Sony Stereo Receiver STR DA2ES User Manual

4-241-669-11(2)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial  
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony  
dealer regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
STR-DA2ES  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
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For customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE  
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN  
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER  
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY  
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.  
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DA2ES. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
In this manual, the Models of area code U is used  
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.  
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in  
the text, for example, “Models of area code U  
only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls  
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the  
supplied remote if they have the same or similar  
names as those on the receiver. For details on the  
use of your remote:  
– Models of area code U, CA  
RM-PG411  
– Models of other area codes  
RM-LP211  
See the separate operating instructions supplied  
with the remote.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see  
the illustration below).  
FRONT  
B
+
SURROUND  
CENTER  
OUT  
L
L
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
SPEAKERS  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω  
4
8
I
MPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
AC OUTLET  
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the  
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for  
example, “Models of area code AA only”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and  
“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Automatically decoding the input audio  
signal (AUTO DECODING)......... 34  
Main unit ............................................... 6  
Using only the front speakers .............. 34  
Selecting a sound field ........................ 35  
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS  
Neo:6 (2CH MODE) ..................... 38  
Selecting the surround back decoding  
mode (SB DECODING) ............... 39  
Getting Started  
1: Check how to hookup your  
components ..................................... 8  
1a: Connecting components with  
digital audio output jacks .......... 10  
1b: Connecting components with multi  
channel output jacks .................. 13  
Advanced Adjustments and  
Settings  
1c: Connecting components with only  
analog audio jacks ..................... 15  
Assigning the audio input  
2: Connecting the antennas.................. 17  
3: Connecting speakers........................ 18  
4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20  
5: Setting up the speakers .................... 21  
(AUDIO SPLIT)............................ 41  
Switching the audio input mode for  
digital components  
(INPUT MODE)............................ 42  
Customizing sound fields .................... 43  
Adjusting the equalizer ........................ 45  
Advanced settings................................ 46  
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and  
balance (TEST TONE).................. 23  
Amplifier/Tuner Operation  
Other Operations  
Selecting the component ..................... 24  
Naming preset stations and functions .. 56  
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 57  
Selecting the speaker system ............... 57  
Listening to the sound in  
Listening to multi channel sound  
(MULTI CH DIRECT) ................. 25  
Listening to FM/AM radio .................. 25  
Storing FM stations automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)*1  
.....................................  
27  
another room*2  
.....................................................  
58  
Presetting radio stations....................... 27  
Recording ............................................ 60  
CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control  
1
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
*
....  
29  
system............................................ 61  
Changing the display ........................... 31  
About the indications in the display .... 32  
Additional Information  
Precautions .......................................... 66  
Troubleshooting................................... 66  
Specifications ...................................... 69  
Index ...................................... Back cover  
*1 Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
*2 Models of area code U, CA only.  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
2CH STEREO qk (34)  
2ND ROOM rd (58)  
(Models of area code U, CA  
only)  
?/1 (power) 1  
A – L  
M – V  
ANALOG DIRECT qh (34)  
AUDIO SPLIT 0 (41)  
AUTO DEC ql (34)  
CINEMA STUDIO EX wd (35)  
Cursor buttons (  
43–46, 56)  
MASTER VOLUME 9 (23, 24)  
MEMORY e; (27)  
MODE +/– qj (36, 37, 45)  
MULTI CH DIRECT qg (25)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
indicator 8  
/
) ej (21,  
CUSTOMIZE r; (46, 56)  
Digital Cinema Sound indicator  
5
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL ws  
(36)  
DIMMER wh (31)  
DISPLAY 3 (29, 31)  
Display 7  
DOOR OPEN qf  
ENTER eh (20, 56)  
EQ ek (45)  
MUTING qa (24)  
NIGHT MODE ra (38)  
NIGHT MODE indicator 4  
NORMAL SURR  
(;PLII/NEO:6) wg (38)  
ON SCREEN wj (11, 14, 16)  
PHONES jack wk  
PRESET TUNING +/– w; (27)  
RDS PTY rd (29)  
(Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only)  
SB DEC indicator 6  
SET UP ed (21)  
SLEEP rd (57)  
(Models of area code  
SP, KR, E only)  
EQUALIZER es (46)  
FM/AM wa (25, 26)  
FM MODE rf (25)  
FUNCTION qs (24, 25, 27, 28,  
41, 42, 56)  
SPEAKERS switch wl (57)  
SURR el (43)  
INPUT MODE qd (42)  
IR receptor 2  
SURR BACK DECODING wf  
(39)  
Jog dial eg (21, 43–46, 56)  
LEVEL ef (44)  
TEST TONE rs (23)  
TUNING +/– ea (25)  
(Models of area code U, CA,  
SP, KR, E only)  
TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– ea  
(25, 29)  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16)  
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Getting Started  
1: Check how to hookup your components  
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.  
Before you begin, refer to Connectable componentsbelow for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
After hooking up all your components, proceed to 2: Connecting the antennas(page 17).  
Connectable components  
Component to be connected  
Page  
DVD/LD player  
With digital audio output*1  
With multi-channel audio output*2  
With analog audio output only*3  
TV monitor  
1011  
1314  
1011  
With component video input*4*5  
With S-Video or composite video input only  
Satellite tuner  
11 or 14  
16  
With digital audio output*1  
With analog audio output only*3  
CD/Super Audio CD player  
With digital audio output*1  
With multi-channel audio output*2  
With analog audio output only*3  
MD/DAT deck  
1011  
1011  
12  
13  
15  
With digital audio output*1  
With analog audio output only*3  
Cassette deck, analog disc turntable  
Multi-channel decoder  
12  
15  
15  
13  
16  
VCR, video camera, video game, etc.  
*1 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector, etc.  
*2 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the  
components internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.  
*3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.  
*4 Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks  
*5 Except for models of area code CEL, CEK.  
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Required cords  
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection  
cords (A to H) (not suppiled).  
A Audio cord  
G Monaural audio cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Black  
Tip  
B Audio/video cord  
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio  
cords G.  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
H Component video cord  
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)  
C Video cord  
Green  
Blue  
Yellow  
Red  
D S-video cord  
E Optical digital cord  
F Coaxial digital cord  
Notes  
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK  
jack  
See CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control systemon page 61.  
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output  
jacks  
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 9.  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
Satellite tuner  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
L
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
R
E
A
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
E
*
F
*
A
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
DVD/LD player  
* Connect to either the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN or the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack.  
We recommend making connections to the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN jack.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)  
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with  
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input  
jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.  
Notes  
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice  
versa).  
The on-screen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks  
even if you press ON SCREEN.  
Satellite tuner  
DVD/LD player  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
R-Y  
S
S
Y
Y
R-Y  
D
C
H
D
C
H
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
D
C
H
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
S
Y
R-Y  
TV monitor  
Tip  
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on  
this receiver. In addition, this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the  
MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only).  
Note  
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on  
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the  
receiver as shown above.  
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued)  
Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 9.  
CD/Super Audio CD  
MD/DAT deck  
player  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
LINE  
LINE  
DIGITAL  
L
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
OUT  
R
R
A
E
E
A
A
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
AM  
/B-Y  
VIDEO  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused  
input  
See Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT)(page 41).  
Tips  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot  
connect an LD players DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this units digital input jacks). Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator.  
Notes  
No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the DVD/LD  
COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.  
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output  
jacks  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can  
connect them to this receivers MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected  
components multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to  
connect an external multi channel decoder.  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 9.  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
MULTI CH IN 1  
A A G  
G
MULTI CH IN 2  
FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
L
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH OUT  
DVD/LD player,  
CD/Super Audio CD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.  
Tips  
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the  
Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG-2.  
Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the  
component.  
Note  
DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals.  
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued)  
2 Connect the video jacks.  
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)  
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO  
(Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy  
higher quality video.  
Notes  
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice  
versa).  
The on-screen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks  
even if you press ON SCREEN.  
DVD/LD player  
TV monitor  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
R-Y  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
S
S
VIDEO  
Y
Y
R-Y  
C
D
H
H
C
D
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
Tip  
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on  
this receiver. In addition, this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the  
MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only).  
Note  
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on  
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the  
receiver as shown above.  
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks  
Hooking up audio components  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 9.  
MD/DAT deck  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
L
R
Turntable  
A
A
A
OUT  
IN  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
VIDEO  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
LINE  
L
L
R
R
CD/Super Audio CD  
player  
Tape deck  
Note  
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.  
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued)  
Hooking up video components  
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input  
(function) (page 24). In addition, you can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ  
parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 9.  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
IN  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
To the  
R
VIDEO 3  
INPUT jacks  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
B, D, E  
D
C
B
B
B
B
D
D
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
S
S
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
L
Camcorder  
or TV  
R
R
TV monitor  
VCR  
VCR  
game  
Tip  
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on  
this receiver. In addition, this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the  
MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only).  
Note  
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on  
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the  
receiver as shown above.  
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2: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.  
Notes  
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.  
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.  
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3: Connecting speakers  
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system.  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a  
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if  
you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel). (See Selecting the surround back  
decoding modeon page 39.)  
Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Active sub woofer  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround back speaker  
Tip  
Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.  
Speaker impedance  
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of  
8 ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and  
set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 8. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your  
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the  
speaker.)  
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or  
all of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4if you  
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.  
Note  
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.  
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Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
(+)  
Black  
()  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Active sub woofer  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e
E
e
A
A
B
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B*  
FRONT  
B
+
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
A
OUT  
L
Y
L
L
P
B/CB  
/B-Y  
+
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
P
R/CR  
SUB  
WOOFER  
/R-Y  
R
PRE OUT  
SPEAKERS  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
4
8
L
I
MPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
VARIABLE  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
+
+
R
SURROUND BACK  
AC OUTLET  
SPEAKERS  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
A
A
A
A
e
e
E
E
e
E
e E  
Surround speaker  
(R)  
Surround back  
speaker  
Surround speaker  
(L)  
Center speaker  
* (Models of area codes U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only.) You can select the front speakers you want to use with  
the SPEAKERS switch. For details, see Selecting the speaker system(page 57).  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
4: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
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*  
FRONT  
B
+
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
OUT  
L
L
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
ENTER to Clear Allappears in the  
display.  
PRE OUT  
SPEAKERS  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω  
4
8
I
MPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
3 Press DOOR OPEN to open the door of  
the front panel, then press ENTER.  
After MEMORY CLEARING...appears  
in the display for a while, MEMORY  
CLEARED!appears.  
AC OUTLET  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
To a wall outlet  
b
All settings in the SET UP,  
CUSTOMIZE, SURROUND, LEVEL,  
and EQ menus.  
AC power cord  
The sound field memorized for each  
function and preset station.  
* Except for models of area code KR.  
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets  
vary according to the model and country to which  
the receiver is shipped.  
All preset stations.  
All index names for functions and  
preset stations.  
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.  
Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component(s) connected to the receivers 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.  
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x CENTER SP (Center speaker size)  
5: Setting up the speakers  
LARGE  
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.  
Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes  
of the speakers connected to the receiver.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
2 Press SET UP.  
SMALL  
The SET UP parameter appears in the  
display.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to  
select the speaker.  
For details, see Speaker setup parameters”  
below.  
NO (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2)  
If you did not connect a center speaker, select  
NO. The sound of the center channel will be  
output from the front speakers (digital  
downmix).  
Notes  
Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the  
display. This means that the selected parameter  
is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable  
due to sound field (pages 3537) or other  
settings.  
Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in  
the display. This means that they have been  
changed automatically due to other speaker  
settings. The dimmed settings may or may not  
be adjustable.  
MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2)  
If you did not connect a center speaker but want  
to downmix the center channel audio, select  
MIX(page 25).  
This is only active when the front, surround,  
and surround back speakers are set to  
LARGE(ANALOG DOWNMIX). When all  
speakers are not set to LARGE, the center  
channel will be downmixed digitally (DIGITAL  
DOWNMIX).  
4 Turn the jog dial to select the  
parameter.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set  
all of the items that follow.  
* When using MULTI CH 1/2 sources, the sound  
of the center channel is output from the front  
speakers if you select either NOor MIX.  
Speaker setup parameters  
The initial setting is underlined.  
x FRONT SP (Front speaker size)  
continued  
LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
LARGE. Normally, select LARGE.  
SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto 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 surround  
back speakers are also automatically set to  
SMALL(unless previously set to NO).  
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Tip  
5: Setting up the speakers  
(continued)  
The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker  
determine whether or not 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 LARGEspeakers.  
However, since bass has a certain amount of  
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to LARGEif 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  
size)  
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 SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer or other LARGEspeakers.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to LARGE. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the equalizer, see page 45.  
x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer selection)  
YES  
NO  
If you connect a sub woofer, select YES.  
If you did not connect surround speakers, select  
NO. When the surround speakers are set to  
NO, the surround back speakers are also  
automatically set to NO.  
NO  
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select  
NO. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other  
speakers.  
x SURR BACK SP (Surround back  
speaker size)  
Tip  
When the surround speakers are set to NO,  
the surround back speaker is also automatically  
set to NOand the setting cannot be changed.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the  
sub woofers cut off frequency as high as possible.  
For advanced speaker setups  
LARGE  
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 surround back  
speaker to LARGE.  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU  
EXPANDto ON. This enables advanced  
setups including those of the distances to the  
speakers and heights of the speakers.  
For details on MENU EXPAND, see page  
46. For details on how to set the items, see page  
48.  
SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround back channel bass frequencies from  
the front speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub  
woofer.  
NO  
If you did not connect a surround back speaker,  
select NO.  
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To output the test tone only from a  
specific speaker  
Set TEST TONEin the LEVEL menu to  
FIX(page 44). The test tone is output only  
from the selected speaker.  
6: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
For more precise adjustment  
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while  
listening the test tone from your listening  
position. Use the remote for the operation.  
You can output the test tone or sound source  
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their  
balance and level.  
Tips  
Set T.TONEin the CUSTOMIZE menu to  
PHASE NOISEor PHASE AUDIO(page  
48). Then select the two speakers you want to  
adjust using PHASE NOISEor PHASE  
AUDIOin the LEVEL menu (page 44).  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
Although these adjustments can also be made via  
the LEVEL button on the front panel, we  
recommend you follow the procedure described  
below and make adjustments from your listening  
position using the remote.  
Note  
When you select analog audio using the MULTI CH  
DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT buttons, the power to  
the digital circuits is turned off.* When you output  
the test tone in this setting, it takes a few seconds to  
output the test tone. This, however, is not a  
malfunction.  
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the  
receiver.  
2 Select TEST TONE using the remote.  
For details about the remote operations,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the remote.  
* When D.POWERin the CUSTOMIZE menu is  
set to AUTO OFF(page 47).  
TEST TONEin the LEVEL menu  
appears in the display and the test tone is  
output from each speaker in sequence.  
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance  
using the LEVEL menu so that the level  
of the test tone sounds the same from  
each speaker.  
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,  
see page 44.  
Tips  
To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/on the remote or  
turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.  
You can also use the jog dial on the receiver for  
the adjustment.  
4 Select TEST TONE using the remote.  
For details about the remote operations,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the remote.  
The test tone turns off.  
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Amplifier/Tuner Operation  
Notes on using headphones  
When headphones are connected, you can select  
only the following sound fields (page 37).  
HEADPHONE (2CH)  
Selecting the component  
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)  
HEADPHONE (MULTI1)  
HEADPHONE (MULTI2)  
HEADPHONE THEATER  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the  
function.  
The selected function appears in the display.  
When headphones are connected and you use the  
MULTI CH DIRECT function with center speaker  
(CENTER SP) set to NOor MIX, and sub  
woofer (SUB WOOFER) set to NO, only the  
front L/R signals of the multi channel sound are  
output from the headphones.  
To listen to the sound of all channels, press one of  
the other sound field buttons to cancel the MULTI  
CH DIRECT function.  
To select the  
Display  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
Camcorder or  
TV game  
DVD or LD player  
Satellite tuner  
Tape deck  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
TAPE  
MD or DAT deck  
MD/DAT  
CD/SACD  
CD or Super Audio  
CD player  
Built in tuner  
Turntable  
TUNER  
PHONO  
2 Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
When you select a component which is also  
connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD  
player), turn on the TV and set the TVs  
video input to match the component you  
selected.  
If your TV is connected to the receivers  
MONITOR jack, the video from the  
selected function will be displayed on the  
TV.  
3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the  
volume.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING.  
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Listening to multi channel  
sound  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and AM  
antennas to the receiver (see page 17).  
(MULTI CH DIRECT)  
You can select the audio directly from the  
components connected to the MULTI CH IN  
jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high  
quality analog sources like DVD or Super  
Audio CD.  
Tip  
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending  
on the area code as shown in the following table. For  
details on area codes, see page 3.  
Also see D.POWERon page 47.  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
Surround effects are not activated when using  
this function.  
U, CA  
100 kHz 10 kHz*  
SP, CEL, CEK, KR  
E
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
9 kHz*  
Press MULTI CH DIRECT repeatedly to  
select the multi channel audio source  
(MULTI CH 1 DIRECTor MULTI CH 2  
DIRECT).  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 70).  
Automatic tuning  
The selected audio source is output.  
Note  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the  
This function is canceled when you switch the  
function (page 24) or sound field (pages 3537).  
function to TUNER.  
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM  
When the center speaker or sub  
woofer is not connected  
(Analog downmix function)  
If you set the center speaker size (CENTER  
SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)  
in the SET UP menu to NOor MIX”  
(CENTER SP only) (page 21) and activate the  
MULTI CH DIRECT function, the analog  
center or sub woofer audio will be downmixed  
to the FRONT L/R channel audio.  
band.  
3 Press TUNING + or (TUNING/PTY  
SELECT + or for models of area code  
CEL, CEK).  
Press + to scan from low to high; press to  
scan from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
In case of poor FM stereo reception  
Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio.  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and  
STEREOflashes in the display, select the  
monaural audio so that the sound will be less  
distorted.  
To assign the multi channel audio to  
a specific function  
Set MULTI CH 1or MULTI CH 2in the  
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). The multi  
channel audio inputs can be assigned to any  
functions except TUNER and PHONO.  
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Listening to FM/AM radio (continued)  
Models of other area codes  
Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.  
1 Select TUNERfrom the FUNCTION  
Direct tuning  
list to switch the function to TUNER.  
Enter a frequency of the station directly by  
using the numeric buttons or NUM menu on  
the remote.  
You can also use the FUNCTION control  
on the receiver.  
2 Select FM/AMfrom the SUB menu to  
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the remote.  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use the FM/AM button on the  
receiver.  
Models of area code U, CA  
Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.  
3 Select DIRECT TUNINGfrom the SUB  
1 Press TUNER to switch the function to  
menu.  
TUNER.  
4 Select the numbers for the frequency  
You can also use the FUNCTION control  
on the receiver.  
using the NUM menu.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
2 Press FM/AM button on the receiver  
repeatedly to select FM or AM band.  
(You dont have to enter the last 0when  
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
3 Press D.TUNING.  
4 Select the numbers for the frequency.  
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
If youve tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
If you cannot tune in a station and  
the entered numbers flash  
(You dont have to enter the last 0when  
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
Make sure youve entered the right frequency.  
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered  
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in  
your area.  
b
b
b
1
3
5
0
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Storing FM stations  
automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.  
Then you can easily tune in the stations you  
often listen to.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
Presetting radio stations  
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and  
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without  
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the  
stations with the clearest signals.  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the  
function to TUNER.  
2 Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Automatic Tuning (page  
25) or Direct Tuning (page 26).  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see Presetting radio stations.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
3 Press MEMORY.  
MEMORYappears in the display for a  
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the  
display goes out.  
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to  
turn the receiver back on.  
Autobetical selectappears in the display  
and the receiver scans and stores all the FM  
and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.  
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or to select  
a preset number.  
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for  
stations broadcasting the same program,  
then stores only the one with the clearest  
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted  
alphabetically by their Program Service  
name, then assigned a 2-character preset  
code. For more details on RDS, see page 29.  
If MEMORYgoes out before you select  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
5 Press MEMORY again.  
The station is stored to the selected preset  
number.  
If MEMORYgoes out before you press  
MEMORY, start again from step 3.  
Regular FM stations are assigned  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
2-character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS station.  
station.  
When done, Autobetical finishappears in  
the display momentarily and the receiver  
returns to the normal operation.  
continued  
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 page  
28.  
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.  
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Presetting radio stations (continued)  
Tuning to preset stations  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to  
TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or repeatedly  
to select the preset station you want.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station as follows:  
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N  
nC0˜...C2˜C1N  
Using the remote  
Models of area code U, CA  
Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.  
1 Press TUNER to switch the function to  
TUNER.  
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/repeatedly  
to select the preset station you want.  
Models of other area codes  
Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.  
1 Select TUNERfrom the FUNCTION list to  
switch the function to TUNER.  
2 Move the easy scroll key to select the  
preset number you want, then press the  
key to enter the selection.  
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Notes  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, Alarm-Alarm!flashes in  
the display.  
If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, No XX(such as No Clock Time)  
appears in 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.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS  
(Radio Data System), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information along  
with the regular program signal. You can use  
the following convenient RDS features:  
Scanning preset stations by  
program type  
Displaying RDS information  
Scanning preset stations by program type  
Note that RDS is operable only for FM  
stations.*  
You can tune in preset stations according to a  
program type that you specify. The receiver  
scans for stations in its preset memory  
currently broadcasting the specified program  
type.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same types of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
1 Press RDS PTY.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
2 Press TUNING/PTY SELECT + or  
TUNING/PTY SELECT to select the  
program type.  
Simply select a station on the FM band  
using direct tuning (page 26), automatic  
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page  
28).  
See the table on the next page for the  
information on each program type.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the  
program service name appears in the display.  
3 Press RDS PTY.  
While the receiver is scanning stations,  
PTY SEARCHappears in the display  
window.  
Note  
When the receiver finds a station, the  
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver  
could not find any preset stations currently  
broadcasting the specified program type,  
PTY not foundappears in the display.  
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.  
continued  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
PS (Program Service name)a) t Frequencya)  
t PTY (Program TYpe) indicationb) t  
RT (Radio Text) indicationc) t CT (Current  
Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound  
field currectly applied t Volume level t  
Decoding information  
a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM  
stations.  
b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 30).  
c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
(continued)  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities  
such as gardening, fishing,  
Description of program types  
cooking, etc.  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
Jazz Music  
Jazz programs  
Country Music  
Country music programs  
News  
News programs  
National Music Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand  
on current news  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
None  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
Information  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
Investigative features  
Any programs not defined above  
Sport  
Sports programs  
Education  
Educational programs, such as  
how-toand advice programs  
Drama  
Radio plays and serials  
Cultures  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
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  
Easy Listening  
Rock Music  
M.o.R. Music  
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,  
chamber music, opera, etc.  
Other Music  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Weather & Metr Weather information  
Finance Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
Childrens Progs Programs for children  
Social Affairs  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
Religion  
Phone In  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA.  
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TUNER  
t Frequency and preset number  
Changing the display  
r
Sound field name  
Changing the information in  
the display  
r
Volume level  
You can check the volume, sound field, or the  
decoding information by changing the  
information in the display.  
r
Decoding information  
TUNER (When the preset name is  
indexed) (page 56)  
t Preset name and preset number  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
The displayed information varies according to  
the selected function.  
r
All functions except TUNER  
t Function name  
Frequency and preset number  
r
r
Sound field name  
Sound field name  
r
r
Volume level  
Volume level  
r
r
Decoding information  
Decoding information  
All functions except TUNER  
(When the function name is indexed)  
(page 56)  
Changing the brightness of  
the display  
t Index name  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
The DIMMER button lights up and the  
brightness of the display changes in 6 steps.  
When you set to [ ](the display is turned  
off), the MULTI CH DECODING indicator is  
also turned off.  
r
Function name  
r
Sound field name  
r
Volume level  
r
Decoding information  
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About the indications in the display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2  
DTS MPEG  
STEREO MONO MEMORY  
SW  
L
C
R
DIGITAL  
L.F.E.  
a
SL  
SR  
RDS  
SSB  
PRO LOGIC  
SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ  
SLEEP  
qg qf  
qd  
qs  
qa  
1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal.  
7 L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played  
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE  
channel signal is actually being reproduced,  
the bars underneath the letters lights up to  
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not  
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar  
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)  
during playback.  
2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
COAXIAL terminal.  
3 MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when MULTI  
CH IN 1 or 2 is selected.  
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are  
8 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to YES(page 22) and the audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.  
input.  
Note  
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with  
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is  
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.  
9 Playback channel indicators: 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 speakers settings).  
When using sound fields like D.CONCERT  
HALL, the receiver adds reverberation based  
on the source sound.  
5 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby  
Digital format.  
6 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel  
signals in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals. However, this  
indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II  
movie/music decoder is in active. However,  
this indicator does not light if the center and  
surround speakers are set to NO.  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the  
surround back components obtained by 6.1  
channel decoding))  
Example:  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: AUTO DECODING  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 2530 for tuner operations.  
qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
activated.  
qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is  
functioning.  
qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated. See page 54 to  
adjust the dynamic range compression.  
qf DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
qg SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are  
inserted or the SPEAKERS switch is set to  
OFF.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front  
speakers  
Automatically decoding  
the input audio signal  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no  
sound from the sub woofer.  
(AUTO DECODING)  
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects  
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc)  
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.  
This mode presents the sound as it was  
recorded/encoded, without adding any surround  
effects.  
Listening to 2 channel stereo  
sources (2CH STEREO)  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
If you connect an active sub woofer  
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if  
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,  
the receiver generates a low frequency signal  
for output to the sub woofer.  
Press 2CH STEREO.  
2CH STEREOappears in the display and the  
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.  
Note  
Press AUTO DEC.  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the  
2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub  
woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.  
AUTO DECODINGappears in the display  
and the receiver switches to the AUTO  
DECODING mode.  
Tip  
Listening to analog audio  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
In most cases AUTO DECODING provides the most  
appropriate decoding. However, when playing  
software encoded in the Dolby Digital EX format,  
you may want to use SURR BACK DECODING  
(page 39) to match the input stream to the mode you  
prefer.  
You can switch the audio of the selected  
function to the two channel analog input. This  
function enables you to enjoy high quality  
analog sources. Also see D.POWERon page  
47.  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker balance can be adjusted.  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function  
you want to listen to in analog audio.  
2 Press ANALOG DIRECT.  
ANALOG DIRECTappears in the  
display and the analog audio is output.  
Note  
This function is canceled when you switch the sound  
field (pages 3537).  
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Enjoying movies using the  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
Selecting a sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receivers  
pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainments dubbing studio in  
your home.  
Sound field list  
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX repeatedly to  
select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you  
want.  
NORMAL SURROUND  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS  
MONO MOVIE  
The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
appears in the display.  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant  
Theatercinema production studio. This is a  
standard mode, great for watching most any  
type of movies.  
STEREO MOVIE  
D.CONCERT HALL A  
D.CONCERT HALL B  
CHURCH  
OPERA HOUSE  
JAZZ CLUB  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
DISCO/CLUB  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak  
Theatercinema production studio. This mode  
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action  
movies with lots of sound effects.  
LIVE CONCERT  
ARENA  
STADIUM  
GAME  
x 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.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)  
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology.  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by  
Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal  
Processor) technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting  
studio in Hollywood.  
continued  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
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Selecting a sound field (continued)  
Selecting the DIGITAL  
CONCERT HALL modes  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
These modes reproduce the acoustics of a  
concert hall by applying multi-speaker system  
dynamics to 2 channel audio signals, like those  
from CDs, etc.  
Virtual Multi Dimention  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single  
pair of actual surround speakers.  
Press DIGITAL CONCERT HALL  
repeatedly to select D.CONCERT HALL A  
(or B).  
Screen Depth Matching  
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming  
from inside the screen like in theaters.  
The selected mode appears in the display.  
x D.CONCERT HALL A  
Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in  
theaters.  
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in  
Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound  
stage produced by reflectivity.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
x D.CONCERT HALL B  
Tips  
You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX  
mode by pressing MODE +/repeatedly.  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in  
Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance  
and unique reverberative sound.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround encoded  
programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
Notes  
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
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x ARENA  
Selecting other sound fields  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1,000-seat  
concert hall.  
Press MODE +/repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
x STADIUM  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air  
stadium.  
x NORMAL SURROUND  
Software with multi channel surround audio  
signals is played back according to the way it  
was recorded. This sound field reproduces the  
acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.  
For software with 2 channel audio signals, you  
can select from a variety of decoding modes  
according to the 2CH MODE setting.  
x GAME  
Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game  
software.  
When the headphones are connected  
You can select only from the following sound  
fields.  
x MONO MOVIE  
x HEADPHONE (2CH)  
Creates a theater like environment from movies  
with monaural soundtracks.  
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo).  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to  
2 channels.  
x STEREO MOVIE  
Creates a theater like environment from movies  
recorded with stereo soundtracks.  
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)  
x CHURCH  
Outputs the analog signals without digital  
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.  
x OPERA HOUSE  
x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/2)  
Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI  
CH IN jacks.  
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.  
x JAZZ CLUB  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS  
Allows you to experience a theater like  
environment while listening through a pair of  
headphones.  
x DISCO/CLUB  
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/  
dance club.  
To turn off the surround effect  
x LIVE CONCERT  
Press AUTO DEC or 2CH STEREO.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
house.  
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Selecting a sound field (continued)  
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II  
and DTS Neo:6  
Enjoying the surround effect  
at low volume level  
(NIGHT MODE)  
(2CH MODE)  
This fucntion lets you specify the type of  
decoding for 2 channel audio sources.  
This function allows you to retain a theater like  
environment at low volume levels. This  
This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in  
5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II;  
6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels  
through Dolby Pro Logic. However, MPEG  
2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6;  
they are output in 2 channels.  
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.  
Press NIGHT MODE.  
The NIGHT MODEindicator in the display  
lights up and the NIGHT MODE function is  
activated.  
Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII/Neo:6)  
repeatedly to select the 2 channel  
decoding mode.  
The selected mode appears in the display. The  
sound field automatically switches to  
NORMAL SURROUND(page 37).  
Tip  
While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and  
EFFECT level increase, and D.RANGE COMP.is  
automatically set to MAX.  
2 channel decoding modes  
Note  
PRO LOGIC  
This function cannot be activated when the ANALOG  
DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is used.  
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1  
channels.  
PLII MOVIE  
Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in  
Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can  
reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching  
videos of overdubbed or old movies.  
PLII MUSIC  
Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo  
sources such as CDs.  
Neo: Cinema  
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in DTS Surround.  
Neo: Music  
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo  
sources such as CDs.  
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Tips  
Selecting the surround  
back decoding mode  
When PLII MUSICis selected, you can make  
further adjustments using CENTER WIDTH,  
DIMENSION, PANORAMAin the  
SURROUND menu.  
You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using  
2CH MODEin the CUSTOMIZE menu (page  
47).  
(SB DECODING)  
This function lets you select the decoding mode  
for the surround back signals of the multi  
channel input stream.  
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD  
software (etc.) recorded in the Surround EX  
format*, you can enjoy the surround sound  
intended by the filmmakers.  
* Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1, etc.  
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly  
to select the surround back decoding  
mode.  
SB DECODING XXXXappears in the  
display.  
When the receiver is decoding the surround  
back signal the SB DECindicator lights up.  
Surround back decoding modes  
AUTO  
MATRIX  
OFF  
For details, see How to select the surround  
back decoding modeon the next page.  
Tip  
You can select the surround back decoding mode  
using SB DECODINGin the CUSTOMIZE menu  
(page 47).  
Note  
You cannot select the surround back decoding mode  
when using the 2CH STEREO (page 34), ANALOG  
DIRECT (page 34) or MULTI CH DIRECT mode  
(page 25) or when headphones are connected.  
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued)  
How to select the surround back decoding mode  
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.  
When you select AUTO”  
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag*1, the appropriate decoder is applied to  
decode the surround back signal.  
For the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 source, DTS Matrix decoder is applied.  
For the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 source, DTS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6.1  
channel signal.  
Input stream  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
DTS 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX*2  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*3  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*4  
5.1  
5.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
DTS Matrix decoder  
DTS Discrete decoder  
When you select MATRIX”  
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode  
flag*1 in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the  
decoders used in movie theaters. This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats (Dolby  
Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).  
Input stream  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*3  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*4  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
When you select OFF”  
Surround back decoding is not performed.  
*1 6.1 channel decod flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.  
*2 Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you  
distinguish Surround EX films.  
*3 Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.  
*4 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.  
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings  
Selectable audio inputs for each  
function  
Assigning the audio input  
DVD/LD function  
NO ASSIGN t DIGITAL: ONLY COAX t  
DIGITAL: ONLY OPT t ONLY ANALOG INPUT  
(AUDIO SPLIT)  
You can assign the audio input for each  
function. This function is convenient in the  
following cases.  
VIDEO3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT function  
NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t ONLY  
ANALOG INPUT  
PHONO function  
(Example) When you have two DVD  
players and no digital audio input jack is  
available for the second DVD player.  
NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t  
VIDEO 3 (ANALOG) t DVD/LD (ANALOG) t  
TV/SAT (ANALOG) t TAPE t MD/DAT  
(ANALOG) t CD/SACD  
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD/LD  
COAXIAL IN jack and connect the second  
DVD player to the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN  
jack.  
All other analog functions  
NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 3 (OPTICAL) t DVD/LD  
(COAXIAL) t DVD/LD (OPTICAL) t TV/SAT  
(OPTICAL) t MD/DAT (OPTICAL)  
Also, connect the analog audio/video output  
jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO  
2 INPUT jacks on the receiver.  
Tips  
Assign DIGITAL ONLY COAXIALto  
DVD/LD function and assign DVD/LD  
(OPTICAL)to VIDEO 2 function.  
When you select a function for which an audio  
input is assigned, the AUDIO SPLIT button lights  
up.  
You can also select the audio input assigned with  
this function using INPUT MODE (page 42).  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function  
whose audio input mode you want to  
assign.  
Notes  
You cannot use the AUDIO SPLIT function when  
the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT  
function is activated.  
You cannot assign an audio input for TUNER  
function.  
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT.  
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the audio  
input.  
The audio input you can assign varies for  
each function. For details, see Selectable  
audio inputs for each functionbelow.  
Select NO ASSIGNif you do not want to  
assign any audio input to the selected  
function.  
4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.  
The audio input is assigned to the function  
selected in step 1. If you do not press  
AUDIO SPLIT within 8 seconds, the  
receiver automatically assigns the audio  
input displayed in the display.  
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When the multi channel audio input  
is assigned to a specific function  
(page 47)  
Switching the audio input  
mode for digital components  
The following is displayed instead of AUTO  
2CHand ANALOG 2CH FIXED.  
(INPUT MODE)  
AUTO MULTI CH 1/2  
You can switch the audio input mode for  
functions which have digital audio input jacks.  
You can also select the COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using  
the AUDIO SPLIT (page 41).  
Gives priority to the analog audio signals input  
to the MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks when there is no  
digital audio signals.  
MULTI CH 1/2 FIXED  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks.  
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function  
whose audio input mode you want to  
switch.  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select  
the audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears in  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
AUTO 2CH  
Gives priority to the analog audio signals input  
to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no  
digital audio signals.  
COAXIAL FIXED  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.  
OPTICAL FIXED  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.  
ANALOG 2CH FIXED  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
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SURROUND menu parameters  
Customizing sound fields  
x EFFECT  
(Effect level)  
Initial setting: (depends on the sound field)  
Higher settings apply more surround effect.  
By adjusting the SURROUND menu and  
LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound  
fields to suit your particular listening situation.  
For advanced SURROUND menu  
adjustments  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU  
EXPANDto ONto enable advanced  
adjustments.  
Note on the displayed items  
The setup items you can adjust in each menu  
vary depending on the sound field. Certain  
setup parameters may be dimmed in the  
display. This means that the selected parameter  
is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
For details on MENU EXPAND, see page  
46.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 52.  
Adjusting the SURROUND  
menu  
You can customize the surround effects of the  
selected sound field. The settings are stored  
individually for each sound field.  
continued  
1 Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2 Press SURR.  
The SURROUND menu appears in the  
display.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to  
select the parameter.  
For details, see SURROUND menu  
parametersbelow.  
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the  
jog dial to adjust the selected  
parameter.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
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x CENTER XXX.X dB  
(Center speaker level)  
Customizing sound fields (continued)  
x SURROUND L XXX.X dB  
(Surround speaker (L) level)  
Adjusting the LEVEL menu  
x SURROUND R XXX.X dB  
You can adjust the balance and level of each  
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound  
fields.  
(Surround speaker (R) level)  
x SURR BACK XXX.X dB  
(Surround back speaker level)  
1 Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from 20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB  
steps.  
x S.WOOFER XXX.X dB  
2 Press LEVEL.  
(Sub woofer level)  
The LEVEL menu appears in the display.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from 20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB  
steps.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to  
select the parameter.  
x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB  
(Multi channel 1 sub woofer level)  
For details, see LEVEL menu parameters”  
below.  
x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB  
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the  
jog dial to adjust the selected  
parameter.  
(Multi channel 2 sub woofer level)  
Initial setting: +10 dB  
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN 1/2  
sub woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may  
be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the  
MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks. The sub woofer level from  
DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD  
players.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
x TEST TONE (Test tone)*  
Initial setting: OFF  
* Only one of these parameters appears according to  
the T.TONEsetting in the CUSTOMIZE menu  
(page 48).  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each  
speaker. When set to AUTO, the test tone is output  
from each speaker automatically. When set to FIX,  
you can select which speaker will output the test tone.  
Note  
When one of the following sound fields are selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if FRONT  
SP(front speaker size) in the SET UP menu is set to  
LARGE. However, the sound will be output from  
the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) signals.  
D.CONCERT HALL A/B  
CHURCH  
OPERA HOUSE  
JAZZ CLUB  
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)*  
Initial setting: OFF  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two  
adjacent speakers.  
x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)*  
Initial setting: OFF  
Lets you output the source sound (instead of the test  
tone) sequentially from two adjacent speakers.  
x FRONT (Front speaker balance)  
LIVE CONCERT  
Initial setting: midpoint (0)  
ARENA  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and  
right speakers.  
STADIUM  
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For advanced LEVEL menu  
adjustments  
Adjusting the equalizer  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU  
EXPANDto ONto enable advanced  
adjustments.  
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass,  
midrange, treble level) of each speaker using  
the EQ menu.  
For details on MENU EXPAND, see page  
46.  
Midrange  
Treble  
Bass  
For details on how to set the items, see page 54.  
Level  
(dB)  
Resetting sound fields to the  
initial settings  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Frequency Frequency  
(Hz)  
(Hz)  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
1 Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2 While holding down MODE +, press  
?/1.  
S.F Initializeappears in the display and  
all sound fields are reset to the initial  
settings.  
2 Press EQ.  
The EQ menu appears in the display.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to  
select the parameter.  
For details, see EQ menu parameters”  
below.  
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the  
jog dial to adjust the selected  
parameter.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
items.  
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Adjusting the equalizer (continued)  
Advanced settings  
EQ menu parameters  
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu  
to adjust the receiver  
x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB  
(Front speaker bass level)  
x FRONT MID XXX.X dB  
(Front speaker midrange level)  
You can adjust various receiver settings using  
the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB  
1 Press CUSTOMIZE.  
The CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the  
display.  
(Front speaker treble level)  
x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB  
(Center speaker bass level)  
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to  
x CENTER MID XXX.X dB  
(Center speaker midrange level)  
select the parameter.  
For details, see CUSTOMIZE menu  
parametersbelow.  
x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB  
(Center speaker treble level)  
3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected  
x SURROUND BASS XXX.X dB  
(Surround speaker bass level)  
parameter.  
x SURROUND TRE. XXX.X dB  
(Surround speaker treble level)  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
items.  
x SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X dB  
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters  
The initial setting is underlined.  
(Surround back speaker bass level)  
x SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X dB  
(Surround back speaker treble level)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
x MENU EXPAND (Menu expanding)  
ON  
The advanced parameters for the SET UP,  
SURROUND, LEVEL, and EQ menus are  
displayed and can be adjusted.  
For details on each setup items, see pages 21, 4345  
and the following pages.  
You can adjust from 10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB  
steps.  
To apply equalization  
Press EQUALIZER. Each press turns the  
equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator lights  
when the equalizer is on.  
OFF  
The advanced parameters are not displayed.  
x dts 96/24DEC.  
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)  
For advanced EQ menu adjustments  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU  
EXPANDto ONto enable advanced  
adjustments.  
AUTO  
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back  
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
OFF  
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played  
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.  
For details on MENU EXPAND, see page  
46.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 55.  
Note  
This parameter is valid only in the AUTO  
DECODING mode (page 34). In other sound fields,  
this parameter is always set to OFF.  
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x 2CH MODE  
(2 channel decoding mode)  
x V.POWER (Video power management)  
AUTO OFF  
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2  
channel decoding mode (page 38).  
You can set this parameter only when NORMAL  
SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is selected. In  
the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always  
set to PRO LOGICand cannot be changed.  
For details on each decoding mode, see page 38.  
* The selected decoding mode is applied only when  
the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.  
PRO LOGIC  
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary  
video circuits automatically. You can enjoy high  
quality audio without the influence of video  
circuits.  
ALWAYS ON  
Lets you keep the power of video circuits on.  
Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced  
or the picture may be distorted when the power of  
the video circuits is turned on. In this case, select  
ALWAYS ON.  
PLII MOVIE  
PLII MUSIC  
Neo: Cinema  
Neo: Music  
x S.FIELD LINK (Sound field link)  
ON  
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a  
function whenever it is selected. For example, if  
you select STADIUM for CD/SACD function,  
change to a different function and return to CD/  
SACD function, STADIUM is automatically  
applied again.  
x SB DECODING  
(Surround back decoding mode)  
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the  
surround back decoding mode (page 39).  
OFF  
For details on each decoding mode, see page 39.  
Sound field link is not activated.  
AUTO  
MATRIX  
OFF  
x DECODE FORMAT  
(Digital audio input decoding mode)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal  
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
AUTO  
x MULTI CH 1  
(Multi channel 1 assignment)  
Automatically switches the input mode between  
DTS, Dolby Digital, PCM, or MPEG2.  
PCM  
Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals. If a  
Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input,  
no sound is output. When set to AUTO, and the  
sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is  
interrupted when playback starts, set to PCM.  
x MULTI CH 2  
(Multi channel 2 assignment)  
Initial setting: NONE (no assignment)  
Lets you assign the audio signal input to MULTI CH  
IN 1 (or 2) jacks to any function except TUNER and  
PHONO.  
You cannot assign both MULTI CH 1and MULTI  
CH 2to the same function.  
x POWER SAVE  
x D.POWER (Digital power management)  
AUTO OFF  
(Control A1: Power link)  
ON  
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary  
digital circuits automatically when outputting the  
analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT  
or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You can enjoy  
high quality analog audio without the influence of  
digital circuits.  
The power link function is not activated, but you  
can decrease the power consumption of the receiver  
during standby mode.  
OFF  
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when  
the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords  
(page 61) is turned on.  
ALWAYS ON  
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on.  
Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs  
with the AUTO OFFsetting when digital circuits  
are turned on, etc.  
x AUTO FUNCTION  
(Control A1: Function link)  
ON  
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the  
Sony components connected via CONTROL A1  
cords (page 61) automatically when the playback on  
the component is started.  
OFF  
Function link is not activated.  
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Advanced settings (continued)  
Advanced SET UP menu  
parameters  
x T.TONE (Test tone mode)  
Lets you select the test tone output mode  
(page 23).  
NORMAL  
When MENU EXPANDis set to ON, all  
of the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 21 for the SET UP menu adjustments.  
Initial settings are underlined.  
Lets you output the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence.  
PHASE NOISE  
Lets you output the test tone from two adjacent  
speakers at a time in sequence.  
PHASE AUDIO  
All SET UP menu parameters  
FRONT SP  
Lets you output the source sound instead of the test  
tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in  
sequence.  
CENTER SP  
SURROUND SP  
SURR BACK SP  
x COLOR SYSTEM  
SUB WOOFER  
(OSD color system)  
(Except for models of area code U, CA)  
Lets you select the color system.  
NTSC  
PAL  
FRONT XX.X meter*1 *2  
CENTER XX.X meter*1 *2  
SURROUND XX.X meter*1 *2  
SURR BACK XX.X meter*1 *2  
SUB WOOFER XX.X meter*1 *2  
S.W PHASE*1  
x OSD COLOR  
(Color of the on-screen display)  
Lets you select the color of the on-screen display.  
COLOR  
The on-screen display is displayed in color.  
MONOCHROME  
DISTANCE UNIT*1 *2  
SURR POSI.*1  
The on-screen display is displayed in monochrome.  
SURR HEIGHT*1  
SURR BACK HGT.*1  
FRONT SP > XXX Hz*1  
CENTER SP > XXX Hz*1  
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz*1  
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz*1  
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz*1  
x OSD H.POSITION  
(OSD horizontal position)  
Initial setting: 4  
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display  
horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.  
x OSD V.POSITION  
(OSD vertical position)  
Initial setting: 4  
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display  
vertically. You can adjust from 0 to 32.  
1
*
Adjustable only when MENU EXPANDis set  
to ON.  
Default unit is feetfor models of area code U,  
2
x COMMAND MODE (Command mode)  
*
Lets you select the command mode of the remote. If  
CA.  
the command mode of the receiver and the remote is  
Default unit is meterfor models of other area  
different, operation from the remote is not possible.  
codes.  
AV1  
AV2  
x NAME IN?  
(Naming preset stations and functions)  
For details, see Naming preset stations and  
functionson page 56.  
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x FRONT XX.X meter  
(Front speaker distance)  
x CENTER XX.X meter  
(Center speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)  
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0  
meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter  
(1 foot) steps.  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance  
equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance  
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position  
(B) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.  
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If  
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you  
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
(long room)  
x SURROUND XX.X meter  
(Surround speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)  
B
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a  
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a  
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening  
position (C) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.  
A
A
45°  
C
C
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If  
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you  
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the distance  
to the closest speaker.  
90°  
D
20°  
When placing surround speakers behind you  
(wide room)  
x SURR BACK XX.X meter  
(Surround back speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)  
B
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround back speaker. You can adjust from  
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter  
(1 foot) steps.  
A
A
45°  
x SUB WOOFER XX.X meter  
C
C
(Sub woofer distance)  
90°  
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to  
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.  
D
20°  
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x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)  
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting  
Advanced settings (continued)  
distances.  
feet (default for models for area code U, CA)  
The distance is displayed in feet.  
meter (default for models for other area codes)  
The distance is displayed in meters.  
Tip  
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in  
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set  
the center speaker further than the front speakers.  
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that  
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters  
(15 feet) closer.  
x SURR POSI.  
(Surround speaker position)*1  
Lets you specify the location of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the surround  
effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).  
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer  
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a  
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther  
away.  
90°  
For example, setting the center speaker distance  
12 meters (36 feet) closer than the actual speaker  
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being  
insidethe screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory  
surround effect because the surround speakers are too  
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer  
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger  
sound stage.  
A
A
60°  
30°  
B
B
C
C
20°  
SIDE  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
MIDDLE  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B.  
x S.W PHASE  
(Sub woofer phase polarity)  
Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity.  
NORMAL  
BEHIND  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section C.  
Normally, select NORMAL.  
REVERSE  
Depending on the type of front speakers, the  
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off  
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase  
polarity to REVERSE(reverse) may produce  
better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness  
and tightness of the overall sound may also be  
affected. While listening from the main listening  
position, select the setting that best suits your  
environment.  
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Tip  
x SURR HEIGHT  
(Surround speaker height)*1  
SURR POSI.(Surround speaker position) is  
designed specifically for implementation of the sound  
fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes.  
x SURR BACK HGT.  
(Surround back speaker height)*2  
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so  
critical. 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 becomes unclear unless set to  
SIDE.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using BEHINDor MIDDLEif your  
speakers are located high above the listening position,  
even if they are 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  
BEHINDand then use the speaker distance  
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain  
proper balance.  
Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakers  
and the surround back speakers for proper  
implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema  
Studio EX modes (page 35).  
B
A
B
A
60  
30  
LOW  
Select if the height of your surround speakers or the  
surround back speakers corresponds to section A.  
HIGH  
Select if the height of your surround speakers or the  
surround back speakers corresponds to section B.  
*1 This setup item is not available when  
SURROUND SP(surround speaker size) is set  
to NO.  
*2 This setup item is not available when SURR  
BACK SP(surround back speaker size) is set to  
NO.  
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Advanced settings (continued)  
Advanced SURROUND menu  
parameters  
x FRONT SP > XXX Hz  
When MENU EXPANDis set to ON, all  
of the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
(Front speaker crossover frequency)  
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)  
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover  
frequency when FRONT SP(front speaker size) is  
set to SMALL. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200  
Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
See page 43 for the SURROUND menu  
adjustments.  
Initial settings are underlined.  
x CENTER SP > XXX Hz  
(Center speaker crossover frequency)  
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)  
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover  
frequency when CENTER SP(center speaker size)  
is set to SMALL. You can adjust from 40 Hz to  
200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
All SURROUND menu parameters  
C.WIDTH*  
DIMENSION*  
PANORAMA MODE*  
EFFECT  
x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz  
WALL*  
(Surround speaker crossover frequency)  
REVERB*  
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)  
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover  
frequency when SURROUND SP(surround  
speaker size) is set to SMALL. You can adjust from  
40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
FRONT REVERB*  
SCREEN DEPTH*  
VIR.SPEAKERS*  
x SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz  
(Surround back speaker crossover  
frequency)  
* Adjustable only when MENU EXPANDis set to  
ON.  
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)  
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass  
crossover frequency when SURR BACK SP”  
(surround back speaker size) is set to SMALL. You  
can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
x C WIDTH  
(Center width control)  
Initial setting: (3)  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You  
can set this parameter only when 2CH MODEis set  
to PLII MUSIC(page 38) and NORMAL  
SURROUND is selected.  
You can adjust the distribution of the center channel  
signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II  
decoding, to the L/R speakers.  
x LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz  
(LFE high cut filter)  
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)  
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE  
channel high cut filter. Normally, select STD  
(120 Hz).  
When using a passive sub woofer powered by a  
separate power amplifier, it may be better to change  
the cut off frequency. In this case, you can adjust  
from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
x DIMENSION  
(Dimension control)  
Initial setting: midpoint (0)  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You  
can set this parameter only when 2CH MODEis set  
to PLII MUSIC(page 38) and NORMAL  
SURROUND is selected.  
You can adjust the difference between the front  
channels and the surround channels.  
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x PANORAMA MODE  
(Panorama mode)  
x FRONT REVERB (Front reverberation)  
This parameter is especially for D.CONCERT  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You  
can set this parameter only when 2CH MODEis set  
to PLII MUSIC(page 38) and NORMAL  
SURROUND is selected.  
HALL A/B(page 36).  
This parameter lets you adjust the amount of  
reverberations to add to the front signals according to  
the original reverberations in the source.  
DRY  
ON  
Select to decrease front reverberations.  
Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the  
sound field of front speakers to the left and right of  
the listening position (panorama mode).  
OFF  
STD  
Normally, select STD.  
WET  
Select to increase front reverberations.  
Panorama mode is not activated.  
x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth)  
x WALL (Wall type)  
Initial setting: midpoint (0)  
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a  
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A  
hard wall is highly reflective and does not  
significantly effect the frequency response of the  
reflected sound.  
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the  
front speakers comes from inside the screen in your  
listering room, like theaters.  
OFF  
This function is not activated.  
MID  
Normally, select MID.  
WALLlets you control the level of the high  
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your  
listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or  
harder (H) wall. You can adjust from S to H in 17  
steps. The center (0) setting designates a neutral wall  
made of wood.  
DEEP  
Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes  
from a very large screen with a greate amount of  
screen depth.  
x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers)  
This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio  
EX modes (page 35).  
ON  
The virtual speakers are created.  
OFF  
The virtual speakers are not created.  
x REVERB (Reverberation)  
Initial setting: midpoint (0)  
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected  
(reverberated) many times between he left and right  
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes  
more time to bounce from one surface to another than  
in a smaller room.  
REVERBlets you control the spacing of the early  
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or  
shorter (S) room. You can adjust from S to L in 17  
steps. The midpoint (0) designates a standard room  
with no adjustment.  
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x D.RANGE COMP.  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
Advanced settings (continued)  
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.  
OFF  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
0.10.9  
The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to  
achieve the sound you desire.  
STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by  
the recording engineer.  
Advanced LEVEL menu  
parameters  
When MENU EXPANDis set to ON, all  
of the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 44 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.  
Initial settings are underlined.  
MAX  
All LEVEL menu parameters  
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.  
TEST TONE  
Tip  
D.RANGE COMP.lets you to compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal. STDis standard compression, but  
because many sources have only light compression,  
you may not notice much difference when using 0.1–  
0.9.  
Therefore, we recommend using the MAXsetting.  
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.  
FRONT L__I__R  
CENTER XXX.X dB  
SURROUND L XXX.X dB  
SURROUND R XXX.X dB  
SURR BACK XXX.X dB  
S.WOOFER XXX.X dB  
MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB  
MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB  
LFE MIX LEVEL XXX.X dB*  
D.RANGE COMP.*  
Notes  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
* Adjustable only when MENU EXPANDis set to  
ON.  
While NIGHT MODE is activated, D.RANGE  
COMP. is automatically set to MAX and the setting  
cannot be changed.  
x LFE MIX LEVEL XXX.X dB  
(LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass  
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front,  
center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or  
DTS bass redirection circuitry. You can adjust from  
20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in 0.5 dB steps. 0 dB”  
outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level  
determined by the recording engineer. When set to  
OFF, the sound of the LFE channel from the sub  
woofer is muted. In this case, the low frequency  
sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are  
output from the sub woofer according to the settings  
made for each speaker (pages 2122).  
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x FRONT BASS XXX.X Hz  
Advanced EQ menu  
parameters  
(Front speaker bass frequency)  
Initial setting: 250 Hz  
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.  
When MENU EXPANDis set to ON, all  
of the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
x FRONT MID XXX.X Hz  
(Front speaker midrange frequency)  
Initial setting: 1.0 kHz  
You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.  
See page 45 for the EQ menu adjustments.  
Initial settings are underlined.  
x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X Hz  
(Front speaker treble frequency)  
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz  
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.  
All EQ menu parameters  
FRONT BASS XXX.X dB  
FRONT BASS XXX Hz*  
x CENTER BASS XXX.X Hz  
(Center speaker bass frequency)  
FRONT MID XXX.X dB  
Initial setting: 250 Hz  
FRONT MID XXX Hz*  
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.  
FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB  
FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz*  
CENTER BASS XXX.X dB  
CENTER BASS XXX Hz*  
CENTER MID XXX.X dB  
CENTER MID XXX Hz*  
x CENTER MID XXX.X Hz  
(Center speaker midrange frequency)  
Initial setting: 1.0 kHz  
You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.  
x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X Hz  
(Center speaker treble frequency)  
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz  
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.  
CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB  
CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz*  
SURROUND BASS XXX.X dB  
SURROUND BASS XXX Hz*  
SURROUND TRE. XXX.X dB  
SURROUND TRE. XXX Hz*  
SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X dB  
SUR.BACK BASS XXX Hz*  
SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X dB  
SUR.BACK TRE. XXX Hz*  
x SURROUND BASS XXX.X Hz  
(Surround speaker bass frequency)  
Initial setting: 250 Hz  
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.  
x SURROUND TRE. XXX.X Hz  
(Surround speaker treble frequency)  
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz  
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.  
x SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X Hz  
(Surround back speaker bass frequency)  
Initial setting: 250 Hz  
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.  
* Adjustable only when MENU EXPANDis set to  
ON.  
x SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X Hz  
(Surround back speaker treble frequency)  
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz  
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.  
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Other Operations  
6 Press ENTER.  
The entered name is registered.  
Naming preset stations  
and functions  
7 To create index names for other preset  
stations and functions, repeat steps 1  
to 6.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
preset stations and functions and display it in  
the receivers display.  
1 To index a preset station  
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,  
then tune in the preset station you want  
to create an index name for (page 28).  
To index a function  
Rotate FUNCTION to select a function  
you want to create an index name for.  
2 Press CUSTOMIZE.  
The CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the  
display.  
3 Press the cursor button ( ) to select  
NAME IN?.  
The preset station name or the function  
name flashes.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
5 Create an index name by using the jog  
dial and cursor buttons ( or ).  
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then  
press the cursor button ( ) to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
Tips  
You can select the character type as follows by  
turning the jog dial.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Alphabet (lower case)  
t Numbers t Symbols  
To enter a blank space, turn the jog dial until a  
blank space appears in the display.  
If you made a mistake, press the cursor button  
(
or ) until the character you want to change  
flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the  
correct character.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time by using the  
remote.  
(Models of area code U, CA, CEL,  
CEK, SP, KR only)  
Set the SPEAKERS switch according to the  
front speakers you want to drive.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the remote.  
Models of area code U, CA  
Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.  
Set to  
To select  
A
The speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS A terminals.  
1 Press ALT.  
B
The speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS B terminals.  
2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.  
Each time you select SLEEP, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
A+B*  
The speakers connected to both the  
FRONT SPEAKERS A and B  
terminals (parallel connection).  
The sound field is automatically set to  
2CH STEREO.  
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t  
OFF  
While using Sleep Timer, SLEEPlights up in  
the display.  
OFF  
No speaker output.  
Models of other area codes  
Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.  
* Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal  
impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select  
both sets of front speakers (A+B). In this case, set  
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4.  
Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu  
repeatedly while the power is on.  
Each time you select SLEEP, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Models of area code E only  
Use the SPEAKERS switch to turn the speaker  
output OFF or ON.  
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t  
OFF  
While using Sleep Timer, SLEEPlights up in  
the display.  
Models of area code SP, KR, E only  
You can also use the SLEEP button on the  
receiver.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, touch or press SLEEP. The remaining time  
appears in the display.  
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Listening to the sound in another room  
(Models of area code U, CA only)  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
2ND ROOM OUT  
You can select analog audio signals for output  
to another room. For details on the connection,  
see page 59.  
6 Press MATER VOL +/on the remote to  
adjust the volume of the 2nd room.  
The default setting of the volume is dB  
(no sound output).  
1 On the remote, press 2ND while  
pressing down USE MODE.  
Note  
When this receiver is turned off, the 2nd room output  
is also turned off.  
The remote switches to the 2nd room mode.  
For details on the supplied remote, refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with the  
remote.  
2 Turn on the receiver (this receiver) in  
the main room.  
3 Press ?/1 on the remote.  
The 2nd room output is turned on.  
4 Turn on the amplifier in the 2nd room.  
5 Press one of the function buttons on  
the remote (or press 2ND ROOM on this  
receiver repeatedly) to select the  
source signals you want to output.  
(Analog audio signals only)  
The sources change cyclically as follows:  
SOURCE* t TAPE t MD/DAT t  
CD/SACD t TUNER  
* The signals of the current function is output.  
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Only signals from components connected to the  
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND  
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from  
components connected to only the digital input  
jacks.  
When SOURCEis selected, the signals input to  
the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the  
2ND ROOM OUT jacks even when MULTI CH  
DIRECT is selected. The analog audio signals of  
the current function are output.  
x 2nd room connections  
Main room  
2nd room  
Audio components  
Speaker  
Speaker  
2ND  
ROOM  
OUT  
Amplifier/Receiver  
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Recording on a video tape  
Recording  
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD  
player using the receiver. You can also add  
audio from a variety of audio sources when  
editing a video tape. See the operating  
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you  
need help.  
Before you begin, make sure youve connected  
all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape  
or MiniDisc  
1 Select the program source to be  
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape  
using the receiver. See the operating  
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck  
if you need help.  
recorded.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want  
to record into the LD player.  
1 Select the component to be recorded.  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.  
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
laser disc you want to record.  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser  
disc. Locate the point where you want to start  
recording from another audio source, select the  
program source, then start playback. The audio from  
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of  
the video tape instead of the audio from the original  
medium. To resume audio recording from the original  
medium, select the video source again.  
4 Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or  
MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio  
signal, connect a digital component to the  
Notes  
DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks.  
You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT  
or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks.  
Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.  
Analog recording is not possible if you make only  
digital connections.  
Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to  
record from the sources.  
The analog audio signals of the current function is  
output from the REC OUT jacks.  
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.  
The analog audio signals of the current function is  
output from the REC OUT jacks.  
The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are  
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when  
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio  
signals of the current function are output.  
No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks  
(MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT) when ANALOG  
DIRECT is selected. The digital circuitry power is  
cut off to ensure superior sound quality when  
D.POWERis set to AUTO OFF.  
The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are  
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when  
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio  
signals of the current function are output.  
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CONTROL A1 /S-LINK* control system  
*
CONTROL (STATUS) IN/OUT  
CTRL  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
CTRL  
OUT  
S
DIGITAL  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
ANTENNA  
CTRL  
IN  
S
STATUS IN  
Y
DVD/LD  
OPTICAL  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AM  
/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
MONITOR OUT TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
CONTROL  
A1  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
U
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
L
MD/DAT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
FM  
75Ω  
COAXIAL  
R
R
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
COAXIAL  
IN  
VARIABLE  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
IN IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
2ND  
ROOM  
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
U
+
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
R
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN 2  
MULTI CH IN 1  
PHONO CD/SACD  
MD/DAT  
TAPE  
SPEA  
IMPEDANCE  
CONTROL A1  
* Models of area code U, CA only.  
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections  
between a Sony CD player, amplifier  
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide  
automatic function selection and synchronized  
recording.  
Using the CONTROL A1  
system  
Getting Started  
This section explains the basic functions  
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.  
Certain components have special  
functions, like CD Synchro Dubbingon  
cassette decks, that require CONTROL  
A1 connections. For detailed information  
regarding specific operations, be sure to  
also refer to the Operating Instructions  
supplied with your component(s).  
In the future, the CONTROL A1 connection  
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you  
to control various functions for each  
component.  
Notes  
The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to  
maintain upward compatibility as the Control  
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this  
case, however, older components will not be  
compatible with the new functions.  
The CONTROL A1 Control System was  
designed to simplify the operation of audio  
systems composed of separate Sony  
components. CONTROL A1 connections  
provide a path for the transmission of control  
signals which enable automatic operation and  
control features usually associated with  
integrated systems.  
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when  
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC  
interface kit to a personal computer running MD  
Editoror similar application. Also, do not operate  
the connected component in a manner contrary to  
the functions of the application, as this may cause  
the application to operate incorrectly.  
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If you have a Sony CD changer with a  
COMMAND MODE selector  
CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control  
system (continued)  
If your CD changers COMMAND MODE  
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,  
be sure to set the command mode to CD 1”  
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on  
the receiver.  
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1  
compatibility  
The CONTROL A1 control system has been  
updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the  
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer  
and other recent Sony components. Components  
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with  
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be  
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of  
the functions available with the CONTROL A1  
control system will be available with the  
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer  
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command  
mode to CD 2and connect the changer to  
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.  
Connections  
CONTROL A1 control system.  
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in  
series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the  
back of each component. You can connect up  
to 10 CONTROL A1 compatible components  
in any order. However, you can connect only  
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD  
player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).  
However, when making connections between  
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and  
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the  
number of functions that can be controlled may be  
limited depending on the component. For detailed  
information, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the component(s).  
(You may be able to connect more than one CD  
player or MD deck, depending on the model.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the respective component for details.)  
CONTROL A1 hookup  
If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible  
Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player,  
tape deck, or MD deck  
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) to  
connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD  
player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck, or  
MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the  
receiver. See page 61 and the operating  
instructions supplied with your CD player,  
Super Audio CD player, tape deck, or MD  
deck for details.  
Example  
Amplifier  
(Receiver) player deck  
CD  
MD  
Tape  
deck  
Other  
component  
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the  
control signals flow both ways, so there is no  
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a  
component has more than one CONTROL  
A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect  
different components to each jack.  
Note  
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from  
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected  
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while  
using the Sony MD Editorsoftware. This may  
cause a malfunction.  
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Jacks and connection examples  
Basic Functions  
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as  
long as the component you want to operate is  
turned on, even if all of the other connected  
components are not turned on.  
CONTROL A1  
x Automatic function selection  
When you connect a CONTROL A1  
CONTROL A1  
CD player  
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to  
other Sony components using monaural mini-  
plug cords, the function selector on the  
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches  
to the correct input when you press the play  
button on one of the connected components.  
MD deck  
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections  
It is possible to make connections between  
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For  
details regarding particular connections or set up  
options, refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the component(s).  
Notes  
You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible  
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug  
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic  
function selection feature.  
About the connecting cord  
This function only works when the components are  
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs  
according to the names on the function buttons.  
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of  
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.  
When recording, do not play any components other  
than the recording source. It will cause the  
automatic function selection to operate.  
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are  
supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory. In  
this case, use the connecting cord for your  
connection.  
When using a commercially available cord, use a  
monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than  
2 meters long, with no resistance.  
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CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control  
system (continued)  
Using S-LINK CONTROL S  
system  
x Synchronized recording  
(Models of area code U, CA only)  
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-  
This function lets you conduct synchronized  
recording between the selected source and  
recorder components.  
compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,  
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/  
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a  
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect  
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite  
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack  
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack  
on the respective component. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your TV,  
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.  
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier  
(or receiver) to the source component.  
2 Set the source component to pause mode  
(make sure both the N and X indicators  
light together).  
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-  
PAUSE mode.  
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.  
The source component is released from the  
pause mode, and recording begins shortly  
thereafter.  
When playback ends from the source  
component, recording stops.  
The following illustration is an example of  
S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the  
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player.  
When your TV is connected to the receiver as  
shown below, the TV input mode will change  
to video input whenever you turn on the  
receiver. When you connect the receiver as  
shown below, input mode of the receiver  
changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever  
you play your VCR or DVD.  
Notes  
Do not set more than one component to the pause  
mode.  
Certain recorder components may be equipped with  
a special synchronized recording function that uses  
the CONTROL A1 Control System, like CD  
Synchro Dubbing. In this case, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the recorder  
component.  
The following connections also change the  
input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you  
operate your TV.  
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TV  
S-LINK  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
2
1
*
*
*
MONITOR  
IN  
TV/SAT DVD/LD  
STATUS IN OUT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
Receiver  
CONTROL  
S
S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO  
OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
OUT IN  
S2 VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
*4  
OUTPUT  
S-LINK  
IN  
VCR 1  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
*3  
3
4
*
*
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S-LINK  
IN  
DVD  
player  
AUDIO  
OUT  
*1 Audio/video/control S cord (supplied).  
Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/  
video/control S cord.  
*2 Control S cord (supplied).  
*3 Audio/video cord (not supplied).  
*4 Control S cord (not supplied).  
Use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2  
meters long.  
Note  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your  
TV for details regarding the operations you can  
control from your TV.  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Precautions  
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.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
On power sources  
Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear 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 receiver itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,  
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
(Models of area code U, CA only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the  
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet  
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
There is no sound no matter which component  
is selected.  
Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at dB.  
Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to  
OFF (page 57).  
Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
Not PCMappears in the display and no sound  
is heard.  
Set DECODE FORMATto AUTOin the  
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47).  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
On heat buildup  
Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at  
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
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.  
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.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
is heard.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
is heard from the surround/surround back  
speakers.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE +/).  
Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page  
35).  
Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to  
OFF (page 57).  
Adjust the speaker level (page 44).  
Check that the headphones are not connected.  
Make sure the surround/surround back speaker  
size parameter is set to either SMALLor  
LARGE(page 22).  
Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the  
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and  
turn on the power again.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE +/).  
When only a very low-level sound is heard,  
check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (page  
38).  
Sound fields do not function for the signals with  
a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
When the INPUT MODE is set to AUTO  
MULTI CH 1 or 2and no digital signal is input,  
or INPUT MODE is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2  
FIXED, you cannot change the sound field  
(page 42).  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not  
reproduced.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the  
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
Move your TV away from the audio components.  
Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND  
Recording cannot be done.  
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).  
Check that the components are connected  
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
correctly.  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
Select the source component with FUNCTION  
control.  
There is no sound from the center speaker.  
When recording from a digital component, make  
sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH  
FIXED (page 42) before recording with a  
component connected to the analog MD/DAT or  
TAPE terminals.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE +/).  
Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page  
35).  
Adjust the speaker level (page 44).  
When recording from a digital component, make  
sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL  
FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED (page 42) before  
recording with the component connected to the  
DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals.  
Make sure the center speaker size parameter is  
set to either SMALLor LARGE(page 21).  
Set D.POWERto ALWAYS ONwhen  
ANALOG DIRECT is selected, for the digital  
audio signal is not output in AUTO OFF”  
setting.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
RDS does not work.*  
Make sure that youre tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator  
Select a stronger FM station.  
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,  
then connect the RF demodulators optical or  
coaxial digital output to the receivers DVD/LD  
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making  
this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE  
manually (page 42). The receiver may not  
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to  
AUTO 2CH.  
The RDS information that you want does not  
appear.*  
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.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears  
on the TV screen or monitor.  
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups,  
see the operating instructions supplied with your  
RF demodulator.  
Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
Move your TV away from the audio components.  
The FM reception is poor.  
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as  
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an  
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the  
ground wire to a gas pipe.  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
Point the remote at the remote sensor  
on the  
receiver.  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
FM U  
If the receivers COMMAND MODE and the  
remotes COMMAND MODE do not match,  
transmission is not possible between the remote  
and the receiver (page 48).  
75Ω  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
To ground  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
When you operate a programmed non-Sony  
component, the remote may not function  
properly depending on the model and the make  
of the component.  
Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use  
direct tuning.  
Reference sections for clearing the  
memory  
Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 20  
page 45  
No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations  
(page 27).  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the display.  
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Reference Power Output2)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
Specifications  
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
SURR BACK1): 100 W  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W  
CENTER1): 90 W  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(Models of area code U only)  
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W  
SURR BACK1): 90 W  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
20 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from  
250 milliwatts to rated output.  
(8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W  
CENTER1): 90 W  
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W  
SURR BACK1): 90 W  
(4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W  
CENTER1): 80 W  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W  
SURR BACK1): 80 W  
Models of area code U, CA  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
100 W + 100 W  
(4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
80 W + 80 W  
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
2) Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
Power requirements  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
E
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
FRONT1):100 W + 100 W  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SP, CEL, CEK, KR  
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W  
continued  
SURR BACK1): 100 W  
(4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
FRONT:1) 80 W + 80 W  
CENTER1): 80 W  
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W  
SURR BACK1): 80 W  
Models of other area code  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
100 W + 100 W2)  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
90 W + 90 W2)  
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FM tuner section  
Specifications (continued)  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Frequency response  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
PHONO  
RIAA equalization curve  
±0.5 dB  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
CD/SACD, TAPE,  
MD/DAT, TV/SAT,  
DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2,  
3
10 Hz 100 kHz  
+0.5/2 dB (when  
ANALOG DIRECT is  
selected)  
Stereo:  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Inputs (Analog)  
PHONO  
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N3): 86 dB (A, 2.5 mV4))  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
0.3%  
0.5%  
MULTI CH IN 1, 2,  
CD/SACD, TAPE,  
MD/DAT, DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2,  
3
Sensitivity: 150 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N3): 96 dB  
(A, 150 mV4))  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz,  
+0.5/2 dB  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
3) INPUT SHORT.  
4) Weighted network, input level.  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Inputs (Digital)  
Models of area code U, CA  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1,710 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1,710 kHz5)  
Models of area code E  
DVD/LD (Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1,610 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1,602 kHz5)  
Models of area code SP, CEL, CEK, KR  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1,602 kHz  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,  
MD/DAT, VIDEO3  
(Optical)  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Outputs  
Usable sensitivity  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
TAPE, MD/DAT  
(REC OUT), VIDEO  
1, 2 (AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 150 mV  
Impedance: 2.2 kilohms  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
FRONT L/R,  
CENTER,  
SURROUND L/R,  
SURROUND BACK,  
SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,  
400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
EQ  
BASS:  
99 Hz~1.0 kHz  
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. Hold down TUNING + and press  
?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you  
change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to  
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only):  
198 Hz~10 kHz  
TREBLE:  
1.0 kHz~10 kHz  
±10 dB, 0.5 dB step  
Gain levels:  
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Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Models of area code U, CA;  
Audio/video/control S cord (1)  
Control S cord (mini jack) (1)  
Remote commander RM-PG411 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Models of other area codes;  
Remote commander RM-LP211 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)  
S-video:  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK):  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
General  
Power requirements  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 3.  
Area code  
U, CA  
CEL, CEK  
SP  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 230 V AC, 60 Hz  
E
KR  
Power consumption  
Area code  
U
Power consumption  
290 W  
340 VA  
300 W  
300 W  
CA  
CEL, CEK  
SP, E, KR  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.8 W (when POWER SAVEin the CUSTOMIZE  
menu is set to OFF)/0.5 W (ON)  
AC outlets  
Area code  
U, CA  
AC outlets  
2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX  
1 switched, 100 W MAX  
2 switched, 100 W MAX  
SP, CEL, CEK  
E
Dimensions  
430 × 161 × 400 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
13.3 kg  
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N
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Index  
Naming 56  
Test tone 23  
Tuning  
automatically 25  
directly 26  
A, B  
O
Adjusting  
OSD 48  
preset stations 27  
brightness of the display  
31  
P, Q  
CUSTOMIZE parameters  
46, 56  
Preset stations  
how to preset 27  
how to tune 28  
EQ parameters 45, 55  
LEVEL parameter 44, 54  
speaker volumes 23  
SET UP parameters 21, 48  
SURROUND parameters  
43, 52  
R
RDS 29  
Recording  
Automatic tuning 25  
on an audio tape or MD 60  
on a video tape 60  
C
Changing  
S
display 31  
Scanning  
preset stations. See Preset  
effect level 43  
Clearing receivers memory 20  
Crossover frequency 52  
CUSTOMIZE menu 46, 56  
tuning  
radio stations. See  
Automatic tuning  
Selecting  
D
component 24  
front speaker system 57  
sound field 3537  
SET UP menu 21, 48  
Sleep timer 57  
Digital Cinema Sound 35  
Direct tuning 26  
Dubbing. See Recording  
Sound field  
E, F, G, H  
customizing 43  
pre-programmed 3537  
resetting 45  
Editing. See Recording  
Effect level 43  
EQ menu 45, 55  
selecting 3537  
Speakers  
I, J, K  
adjusting speaker volume  
23  
Indexing. See Naming  
connection 19  
impedance 18  
L, M  
placement 18  
Labeling. See Naming  
LEVEL menu 44, 54  
Supplied accessories 71  
SURROUND menu 43, 52  
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Printed in Malaysia  
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