2-560-571-13(1)
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-DE698
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For customers in Canada
About This Manual
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DE698. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• 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, see pages 45–53.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
®
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
®
mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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).
ND BACK
L
L
–
+
–
+
R
CENTER
EAKERS
FRONT
B
NT
A
L
–
+
OUND
L
AC OUTLET
2-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”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-AAP001
The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
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Getting Started
Advanced Adjustments and
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................5
1a: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks............12
2: Connecting the antennas...................14
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
components..................................... 37
Amplifier Operation
Listening to multi channel sound..........24
— MULTI CH IN
— AUTOBETICAL
Before you use your remote.................. 45
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....27
only)
Troubleshooting.................................... 55
Specifications ....................................... 58
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 61
Using only the front speakers ...............31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................33
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................35
— SURR BACK DECODING
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Getting Started
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected
DVD player
Page
a)
With digital audio output
7–8
b)
With multi channel audio output
10–11
7–8
c)
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-video or composite video input only
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
d)
8 or 11
13
a)
7–8
7–8
c)
a)
9
b)
With multi channel audio output
10
12
c)
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Multi channel decoder
a)
9
c)
12
10
13
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc.
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
b)
c)
d)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
Model with component video (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) input jacks.
B
B
R
R
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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 supplied).
A Audio cord
F Coaxial digital cord
White (L)
Red (R)
G Monaural audio cord
B Audio/video cord
Black
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
C Video cord
Yellow
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
D S-video cord
Red
E Optical 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.
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Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
F
A
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
E
A
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
B
B
R
R
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
TV monitor
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
S
S
P
R/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
P
P
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
C
D
H
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
P
P
Y
DVD player
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
DIGITAL
L
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
R
E
E
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
E
F
A
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE
OPTICAL
OUT
L
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 AUDIO
OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make only
analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital
connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks
(SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
A
A
G
G
L
CENTER
R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub
woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /
B
C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to
B
R
R
enjoy higher quality video.
DVD player
TV monitor
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
INPUT
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
P
P
Y
PR/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
OUT
IN
A
A
A
A
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
LINE
LINE
L
L
L
R
R
R
CD player,
MD/Tape deck, etc.
Super Audio CD/
CD player
MD/Tape deck
Note
If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO), connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape
deck or MD deck to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 23). For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV monitor
AUDIO
OUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
L
S
R
B
C
D
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
To the VIDEO 3
IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
L
IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
(Front panel)
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
B
,
E
B
B
D
D
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
R
Camcorder or
video game
VCR
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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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)
COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
Y
MD/
TAPE
IN
P
B/CB
MONITOR
/B–Y
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
P
R/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
R
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
AUX
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
*
*
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.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 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) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 35).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see
“When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 20).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
Black
Front speaker
(Right)
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
Center speaker
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
E
e E
e E
e
E
e
A
A
A
A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
NT VIDEO
SURROUND BACK
R
L
L
Y
+
–
–
+
–
+
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
R
CENTER
FRONT B
MONITOR
OUT
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
R
L
+
–
–
+
AUDIO
OUT
R
SURROUND
L
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
A
A
A
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
e E
e E
e
(Right)
Surround speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Left)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting
the speaker system” (page 43).
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L jack.
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Connecting the AC power
cord
4: Connecting the AC
power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Setting the voltage selector
L
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
–
+
b
To a wall
outlet
R
FRONT B
120V
220V
240V
AC OUTLET
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC power cord
* Except for models of area code AR.
*
AC OUTLET
The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets
vary according to the area code.
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 receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.
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Performing initial setup
operations
5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SET UP menu to set the size,
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
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.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
SET UP ”.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
3
Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
3
Press ENTER.
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQ
and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
4
5
Turn the –/+ jog dial to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
Press ENTER on the receiver if you select the
setting for “SP. PAT. X –X”.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
• EASY
If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select “EASY SET”. You can
select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the
supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
• NORM
If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NORM SET”.
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C
x SP. PAT. X –X (Speaker setup pattern)
x
XXXXX (Center speaker size)
When you select “EASY SET”, select the
speaker setup pattern. Turn the –/+ jog dial to
select the speaker setup pattern and press
ENTER to enter the selection. Check your
speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup
Guide”.
• 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”.
SW
x
S.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection)
• SMALL
• YES
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• NO
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this
setting. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
a)
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
b)
output from the front speakers.
SL
SR
x
XXXXX (Surround speakers 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”.
L
R
x
XXXXX (Front speakers size)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• SMALL
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• NO
If you did not connect surround speakers,
c)
select “NO”.
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SBL
SBR
SB
L
R
x
/
XXXXXX
(Surround back speaker selection)
• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
• SINGLE
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
• NO
When placing only one surround back speaker
If you did not connect surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
B
Tips
A
A
30˚ 30˚
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
a) NORMAL
b) PHANTOM
C
C
c) 3 STEREO
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
D
When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle E should be the same)
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS parameter in the EQ menu to
boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 39.
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
C
C
E
E
D
E
D
C
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to
your listening position (B).
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SR
SL
SR
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround speaker distance)
x
XXXX/XX
(Surround speaker position)*
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 33).
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 20) to a distance 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 20).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
120˚
100˚
SBL
SBR
SB
x
/
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
A
A
B
B
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 20) to a distance 4.5
meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on
page 20).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
D
D
C
60
C
30
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 than 1.5 meters
(5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
• SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
• SIDE/HI
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HI
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 further
away.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and D.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
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Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. 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/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
— TEST TONE
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker
distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to
obtain proper balance.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround back (right)*
t Surround back (left)*t Surround (left)
t Sub woofer
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
surround back speaker selection parameter is
set to “DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when surround
back speaker selection parameter is set to
“SINGLE”.
x SP > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)*
3
4
Adjust the speaker levels and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of
speakers in SET UP menu. You can adjust the bass
crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 38.
* This setup item is only available when at least one
speaker is set to “SMALL” and the corresponding
speaker segment flashes in the display.
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.
• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.
Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN
function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.
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To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
output is automatically canceled and “SP A”
and “SP B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can
select only the following sound fields
(page 34).
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
1
Press input buttons to select the input.
To select the
VCR
Press
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Satellite tuner
– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
DVD player
DVD
MD or tape deck
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
Super Audio CD or
CD player
Built-in tuner (FM/AM)
An audio component
TUNER FM/AM
AUX
The selected input appears in the display.
2
3
Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s
video input to match the component you selected.
Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume before you turn off the
receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
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Listening to multi channel
sound
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 14).
— MULTI CH IN
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD.
When MULTI CH IN is selected, the equalizer
and sound field cannot be used.
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 3.
Area code
U, CA
FM
AM
Press MULTI CH IN.
100 kHz
50 kHz
50 kHz
50 kHz
10 kHz*
9 kHz
9 kHz*
10 kHz
Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN
function.
CEL, CEK, AU
E2/E3
AR
When MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING indicator lights up
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 60).
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
channel sources.
However, this indicator does not light up if you
select 2CH STEREO mode.
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
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Direct tuning
Storing FM stations
automatically
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
— AUTOBETICAL
1
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
The last received station is tuned in.
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.
Tip
You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the
receiver.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 26) .
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
2
3
Press D.TUNING.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
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 27.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-
character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning
to preset stations” (page 26).
• 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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Tuning to preset stations
Presetting radio stations
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Presetting radio stations
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
2
3
preset using automatic tuning
(page 24) or direct tuning (page 25).
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Using the remote
Press MEMORY.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
4
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
To select the preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station number as follows:
tC0y...yC2yC1T
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.
5
Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
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Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the
display.
(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 also display
RDS information.
Description of program types
Notes
Program type
indication
Description
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• 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.
NEWS
News programs
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using automatic tuning (page 24), direct
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning
(page 26).
SPORT
Sports programs
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
CULTURE
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Note
SCIENCE
VARIED
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
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.
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
Displaying RDS information
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Program Service name t Frequency t
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
a)
Program Type indication t Radio Text
b)
indication t Current Time indication (in 24-
hour system) t Sound field currently applied
WEATHER
FINANCE
Weather information
a)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 27).
b)
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
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Program type
indication
Description
Changing the display
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Changing the information in
the display
TRAVEL
LEISURE
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change cyclically as follows:
*
JAZZ
Jazz programs
Index name of the input t Selected input t
COUNTRY
NATION M
Country music programs
Sound field currently applied
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
When the tuner is selected
**
*
Program Service name or preset station name
OLDIES
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
**
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
NONE
t Radio Text indication t Current Time
**
indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field
currently applied
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 42). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only. See page 27.)
Adjusting the brightness of
the display
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The brightness of the display will change in 3
steps.
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About the indications in the display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SP A
;
DIGITAL EX
;
PRO LOGIC IIx DTS-ES NEO:6
RDS
MEMORY
LFE
SW
SP B SLEEP OPT COAX
96/24 D.RANGE EQ STEREO MONO
L
C
R
SL
S
SR
qd qs qa
q;
9
8
SBL SB SBR
qf
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
F DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
24 bit signals.
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 37).
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated.
H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 24–28 for tuner operations.
D
E
; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals recorded
in the Dolby Digital format.
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding signals recorded in the
Dolby Digital EX format.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL,
CEK only.
; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
J D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 38).
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated. However, these
indicators do not light up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
K COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
L OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
M SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function
for DTS format signals or for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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N 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).
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)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: When the surround speakers size
parameter is set to “NO”
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers only. There is
no sound from the sub woofer.
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
As encoded
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)
Dolby Pro Logic
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
(PLII MV)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)
Press 2CH.
PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GM)
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx
(PLIIX MV)
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CIN)
DTS Neo:6
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)
MULTI STEREO
(MULTI ST.)
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x PLII GM (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)
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.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or
Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLIIX MS (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
surround speakers.
x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals
panned to the surround speakers.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO)
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS
Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all
speakers. The sound of speakers may not output
depending on the speakers settings.
If you connect a sub woofer
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
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. However, the low
frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6
CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all speakers are set
to “LARGE”.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.
x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
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x C.ST.EX C (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.
Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
Sound field
Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS
C.ST.EX A
C.ST.EX B
C.ST.EX C
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
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.
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.
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
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.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
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Tips
Selecting a sound field for
music
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
Sound field
HALL
Display
HALL
–
–
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround encoded
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
JAZZ
programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
CONCERT
–
x HALL
Notes
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub
woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– HALL
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are
connected
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
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 HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN
jacks.
x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected
with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE
THEATER if using a sound field selected with the
MOVIE or MUSIC button.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
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Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK 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 Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
“SB XXXX” appears in the display.
For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 36.
Tip
“SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected except for Dolby Pro
Logic IIx mode (page 31).
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB AUTO”
a)
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag , the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Input stream
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
Output channel
Applied surround back decoder
e)
5.1
—
b)
6.1
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
—
e)
5.1
c)
e)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
d)
e)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
b)
Dolby Digital EX
7.1
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
When you select “SB ON”
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when
the output channel is 7.1.
a)
Input stream
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
Output channel
Applied surround back decoder
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
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
b)
e)
6.1
c)
e)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
6.1
d)
e)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
6.1
7.1
7.1
b)
Dolby Digital EX
When you select “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c)
d)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
e)
Note
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON”.
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Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the component
video input
— INPUT MODE
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ASSIGN
You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.
You can assign a component video input for
another visual input.
1
2
Press input buttons to select the input.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOM ”.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
“
Press
or
repeatedly to select
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
“COMP. V. A.”.
3
4
Press ENTER.
Audio input modes
• AUTO IN
Press
or
repeatedly to select the
component video input you want to
assign.
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. If there
are no digital signals, analog is selected.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT IN
5
video input jacks selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each
component video input. For details, see
“Selectable component video inputs for
each input”.
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG
6
Press ENTER.
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Selectable component video
inputs for each input
Notes
The initial settings are underlined.
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field
cannot be used.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3
DVD
• Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending
on the input. This means that the selected input is
unavailable.
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD
Note
You cannot assign a visual input to more than one
component video input.
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x CTR XXX dB
(Center speaker level)
Customizing sound fields
x SUR.L. XXX dB
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
(Surround speaker (left) level)
x SUR.R. XXX dB
(Surround speaker (right) level)
Note on the displayed items
x SB XXX dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
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.
x SBL XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (left) level)**
x SBR XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (right) level)**
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
x S.W. XXX dB
(Sub woofer level)
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields except for effect level parameter. The
effect level parameter settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
* Only when the surround back speaker selection
parameter is set to “SINGLE” in the SET UP menu
(page 20).
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
**Only when the surround back speaker selection
parameter is set to “DUAL” in the SET UP menu
(page 20).
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
D.RANGE
x
COMP. XXX
“
LEVEL ”.
(Dynamic range compressor)
Press or
repeatedly to select the
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
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• STD
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn the
–/+ jog dial to select the setting you
want.
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
The setting is entered automatically.
• MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
LEVEL menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
L
R
x
BAL. L/R XX
(Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to
+8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Adjusting the equalizer
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speakers using the EQ menu.
Note
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
“
EQ ”.
Press or
repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
While holding down 2CH, press
?/1.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn the
–/+ jog dial to select the setting you
want.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
The setting is entered automatically.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQ menu parameters
x EQ XXX
(Equalizer on/off)
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
Note
The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the
equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer
using the EQ menu parameters, the settings are applied
to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you
turn on the equalizer.
x BASS XX dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREB. XX dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.
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x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
Advanced settings
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set
the surround back decoding mode (page 35).
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
For details on each decoding mode, see page 36.
• OFF
• AUTO
• ON
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOM ”.
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode except
for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 31).
“
Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
x A.V.SYNC. X
(Time alignment)
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
• Y (Yes)
The audio output is delayed so that the time gap
between the audio output and visual display is
minimized.
3
4
Turn the –/+ jog dial to select the
setting you want.
• N (No)
The setting is entered automatically.
The audio output is not delayed.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
Notes
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projection TV.
• This parameter is not valid when MULTI CH IN
function is selected.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
DTS 96/24
x
96 XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
x DEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
• AUTO
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• OFF
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2, 3
and “DEC. PCM” for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/
CD.
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “96 OFF”.
• PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PCM”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). When the system is set to other sound
fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard
48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
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x COL. XXXX
(Color system)
(Models of area code E2/E3, AR only)
Lets you select the color system. Depending on the TV
to be connected, you may be required to select either
PAL or NTSC of the receiver.
• PAL
• NTSC
x DUAL XXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
• M (Main)
Sound of the main language will be output.
• S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
x COMP. V. A.
(Component video input assignment)
Lets you assign the component video input to another
visual input. For details, see “Assigning the component
video input” on page 37.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming
preset stations and inputs” on page 42.
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Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning the –/+ jog dial.
Other Operations
Alphabet (upper 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 < or > repeatedly
until the character you want to change flashes,
then turn the –/+ jog dial to select the correct
character.
Naming preset stations
and inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with input
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
6
Press ENTER to store the index name.
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,
the Program Service name appears instead of the name
you entered. (You cannot change the name of a
Program Service name. The name you entered will be
overwritten by the Program Service name.)
1 To index a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band, then tune in
the preset station you want to create an
index name for (page 26).
To index an input
Press the input button to select the
input you want to create an index name
for.
2
3
4
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOM ”.
“
Press or repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”.
Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5
Use or and –/+ jog dial to create an
index name.
Turn the –/+ jog dial to select a character,
then press > to move the cursor to the next
position.
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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. Use the remote for the
operation.
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
1
2
Press ALT to light up the button.
Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
system you want to use.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
“SP A” and “SP B” indication turn off.
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
The speaker system
• SP A
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 46), then
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.
• SP B
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals.
• SP A and SP B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals
(parallel connection).
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Recording on a video tape
Recording
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
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 DVD player if you
need help.
Before you begin, make sure you have
connected all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
1
2
Select the program source to be
recorded.
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
help.
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
3
4
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 DVD.
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.
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 MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL
MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1
AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
You can use the remote RM-AAP001 to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
Before you use your
remote
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
P
?/1
ef
1
RM SET UP
ed
es
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wl
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3
DVD
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
AV1
AV2
4
5
6
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER
AUX
MULTI CH
wk
wj
2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
DUAL
MUSIC
SB
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
sensor
on the receiver.
MONO DECODING
wh
7
6
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
AUDIO
ANGLE
9
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SUBTITLE ENTER
.
>
8
9
0/10
>10/11
12
wf
wd
ws
wa
w;
ql
SHIFT D.TUNING
DISC
ALT
-
m
M
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
*
X
x
H
q;
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
VOL
qa
V
v
Tip
B
b
ENTER
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
*
qk
O
DISPLAY
TV VOL
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
MAIN
MENU
qj
qh
TV CH
VIDEO
Notes
TEST
TONE
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
*
*
qs
WIDE
qg
qf
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
qd
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER
VOL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
as a reference when operating the receiver and other
audio/video components.
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The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
CLEAR 9 Satellite tuner/ Clears a mistake when
CD player/ you press the incorrect
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
DVD player/ numeric buttons or
Blu-ray disc returns to continuos
recorder/PSX playback etc.
A.F.D. 7 Receiver
Selects the decoding
mode for audio sound.
ALT wd
Remote
When ALT button
DISC ws
CD player/
VCD player
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
lights up, it changes the
remote key function to
activate those buttons
with orange printing.
DISPLAY Receiver/
qa TV/VCR/
Selects information
displayed on the TV
ANGLE
7
DVD player/ Selects viewing angle
Blu-ray disc or changes the angles.
recorder
Satellite tuner/ screen.
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
CD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
ANT 9
VCR/
Selects output signal
Satellite tuner from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.
AUDIO
TV/VCR/
Changes the sound to
7
Satellite tuner/ Multiplex, Bilingual or
DVD player/ Multi channel TV
Blu-ray disc Sound.
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
D.TUNING Receiver
Enters direct tuning
mode.
9
DUAL
MONO 7
Receiver
Selects the language
you want during digital
broadcast.
AUX e;
Receiver
To listen to an audio
equipment.
DVD es
Receiver
To watch DVD.
AV MENU VCR/
qa Satellite tuner/
Displays menu.
ENTER wf TV/VCR/
After selecting a
Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
AV1 3 and Remote
AV2 4
Selects the command
mode of the remote.
Hard disc
AV ?/1
TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
recorder/PSX
ed
Satellite tuner/ video components on or
ENTER qa Receiver/
Enters the selection.
Toggles between the
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
off.
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
JUMP/
TV/
TIME 7
Satellite tuner/ previousandthe current
Blu-ray disc channels.
recorder
DAT deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
CD player/
MD deck/
Shows the time or
displays the playing
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
VCD player/ time of disc, etc.
DVD player
MAIN
MENU qh
Receiver
Selects the menu of the
receiver.
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
MASTER
VOL +/–
qk
Receiver
Adjusts the master
volume of the
receiver.
SLEEP ef
Receiver
Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
MD/TAPE
5
Receiver
To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
8
MOVIE 7 Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
SYSTEM
STANDBY TV/VCR/
(Press AV
?/1 ed and CD player/
Receiver/
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
MULTI CH Receiver
wk
Selects MULTI CH
IN source.
Satellite tuner/ video components.
MUSIC wj
Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
?/1 ef at
the same
time)
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
MUTING ql Receiver
Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
DAT deck
PRESET/
CH/
Receiver
Selects preset
stations.
TEST
TONE qg
Receiver
Outputs test tone.
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/
Selects preset
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
wg
Satellite tuner/ channels.
GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
disc recorder
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
CD player/
Skips discs (multi-
recorder/PSX
VCD player/ disc changer only).
LD player/
DVD player/
TUNER wl Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
TV CH +/– TV
qd
Selects preset TV
channels.
MD deck
RETURN/
EXIT qa
VCD player/ Returns to the
TV/VIDEO TV
qj
Selects input signal:
TV input or video
input.
LD player/
previous menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
TV VOL
TV
Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
RM SET UP Remote
To set up the remote.
+/– qs
2
TV ?/1 1 TV
Turns the TV on or
off.
SA-CD/CD Receiver
To listen to Super
AudioCDorcompact
disc.
6
VIDEO1 3 Receiver
VIDEO2 4 Receiver
VIDEO3 ea Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
SB
Receiver
Selects the surround
back decoding
modes.
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
DECODING
wh
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
SEARCH
MODE ws
DVD player Selects searching
mode. Press to select
the unit for search
WIDE qf
TV
Selects the wide
picture mode.
(track, index, etc.)
SHIFT 9
Receiver
Selects a memory
page for presetting
radio stations or
tuning to preset
stations.
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Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
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8
VCR/
Skips tracks.
1-9 7 and Receiver
0/10 8
Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuning to preset
stations and with
D.TUNING for direct
tuning.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
CD player/
VCD player/ numbers.
DVD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Selects track
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
m/M
9
CD player/
Searches tracks in the
VCD player/ forward or backward
DVD player/ direction.
LD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/ numbers.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
Selects channel
recorder/PSX
2CH 7
Receiver
Selects 2CH
STEREO mode.
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
>10/11 8
TV/VCR/
Selects track numbers
over 10.
Satellite tuner
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
/
N q;
VCR/
Starts playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
-/-- ws
TV/
Selects the channel
Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one
Blu-ray disc or two digit.
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
X w;
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/ recording with
LD player/ components in
DVD player/ recording standby.)
MD deck/
Pauses playback or
recording.(Alsostarts
?/1 ef
Receiver
Turns the receiver on
or off.
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
• The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
x wa
VCR/
Stops playback.
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might
not switch to the corresponding input mode that you
want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch
the input mode of the TV.
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
O qa
Satellite tuner/ Returns to the
VCD player/ previous menu or
LD player/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
exits the menu.
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
V/v qa
Receiver
Receiver
Selects a menu item.
B/b qa
Adjusts or changes
the setting.
V/v/B/b qa VCR/
Satellite tuner/
Selects a menu item.
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Tips
• You need to assign a function to the AUX and
MULTI CH buttons before you can use the buttons to
control your audio/video equipment. For details,
refer “Programming the remote” on page 50.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the input button.
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Selecting the command
mode of the remote
Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Set the remote command mode using the
RM SET UP button and the remote command
mode buttons.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.
Selecting the command mode
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
use the remote to operate the receiver. To
change the command mode of the receiver, see
page 57.
1
Press AV ?/1 while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down
RM SET UP.
2
Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to
control.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,
then the command mode switches.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
To check the command mode of
the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by
the indicator.
3
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
Mode
AV1
AV2
Indicator flashes
once
twice
See the tables on pages 51–53 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively).
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
4
5
Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
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To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
The numeric codes
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
If you fail to program your remote using one of
the codes, try using other codes.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code,
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
Notes
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the
last pressed button is valid.
To control a CD player
Maker
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
SONY
DENON
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input
is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the beginning of step 3.
JVC
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
112, 113, 114
115
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed, do the following to
reset the remote to factory settings.
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
116
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
117
115, 118, 119
120, 121, 122
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
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To control a DAT deck
To control a VCR
Maker
Code(s)
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
203
SONY
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
PIONEER
219
AIWA*
710, 750, 757, 758
707, 708, 709, 759
740
AKAI
To control an MD deck
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
Maker
Code(s)
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
SONY
301
DENON
JVC
302
FISHER
717, 718, 719, 720
721, 722, 730
723, 753
303
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GOLDSTAR
GRUNDIG
KENWOOD
304
724
To control a tape deck
Maker
HITACHI
722, 725, 729, 741
717
Code(s)
201, 202
204, 205
206, 207, 208, 209
210
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
SONY
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
732, 733, 734, 735
736
DENON
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
216
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
729
PIONEER
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
To control an LD player
Maker
SAMSUNG
SANYO
742, 743, 744, 745
717, 720, 746
748, 749
Code(s)
601, 602, 603
606
SONY
SHARP
PIONEER
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
751, 752
747, 755, 756
754
To control a video CD player
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
605
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
To control a DVD player
Maker
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
406, 408
407
SONY
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TOSHIBA
DENON
409
404
405
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To control a hard disc recorder
Maker
Code(s)
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
501, 502
SONY
307, 308, 309
DAEWOO
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
To control a blu-ray disc recorder
FISHER
508
Maker
Code(s)
GOLDSTAR
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
SONY
310, 311, 312
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
517, 534
To control a PSX
Maker
513, 514, 515, 544
521, 522
Code(s)
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
SONY
313, 314, 315
516
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
503, 518, 544
503, 519, 544
503, 520, 544
509, 524
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
515, 518
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 540
510, 527, 528, 529, 544
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO
508, 545, 546, 547
535
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
523, 536, 537, 538
530, 537, 539
535, 540, 541
542, 543
To control a satellite tuner or
cable box
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I.
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC
RCA
818
805, 819
815, 816, 817
S. ATLANTA
To control a tuner
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
002, 003, 004, 005
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Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver 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.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface
may result.
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There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 37). Check that the INPUT
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources
from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN” for
the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound no matter which component is
selected.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at
“VOL MIN”.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10
feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
not set to off (page 43).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the center/surround/
surround back speakers.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 33).
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is output from the
headphones. If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be connected
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both channels are
output from the headphones, the front speaker
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 19).
• Make sure the surround back speaker selection
parameter is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”
(page 20).
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Make sure you have turn on your sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 19).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 37).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer
depending on the sound field.
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The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 26).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
appears in the display.
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS
station.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select a stronger FM station.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG” (page 37) before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog MD/
TAPE jacks.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether they
actually provide the service in question. If so, the
service may be temporarily out of order.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 37) before recording from
a digital component connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
The FM reception is poor.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
• Connect your TV to the receiver using the same
type of connecting cord as the one used to connect
the receiver and video component (pages 8 and
11).
• 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.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack
flashes red.
Outdoor FM antenna
• When “AUTO IN” is selected for INPUT MODE,
the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is
input. This depends on the INPUT MODE
function, and is not a malfunction.
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
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Remote control
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
The remote does not function.
• The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
problem (page 18). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
receiver.
on the
• 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.
If the problem persist
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the
command mode switches between
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 18
page 39
“C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The
initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)
remote.
• You need to assign a function to the AUX and
MULTI CH buttons before you can use the
buttons to control your audio/video equipment.
For details, refer “Programming the remote” on
page 50.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the function button.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem.
DEC. EROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX”
in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PCM”.
Set to “DEC. AUTO”.
PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again. If this problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
2)
FRONT
:
120 W/ch
120 W
120 W/ch
120 W/ch
Specifications
2)
CENTER
:
2)
SURR
:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
2)
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
2)
FRONT
:
150 W/ch
150 W
150 W/ch
150 W/ch
2)
(Models of area code U only)
CENTER
:
2)
SURR
:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
2)
SURR BACK
:
Models of area code E2/E3, AU
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
80 W + 80 W
1)
Amplifier section
Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
1)
100 W + 100 W
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
90 W + 90 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
1)
120 W + 120W
1)
Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
FRONT
:
110 W/ch
110 W
110 W/ch
110 W/ch
1)
2)
100 W + 100 W
CENTER
:
2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
SURR
:
1)
2)
125 W + 125 W
SURR BACK
:
1)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
2)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT
:
120 W/ch
120 W
120 W/ch
120 W/ch
2)
2)
FRONT
:
90 W/ch
90 W
90 W/ch
90 W/ch
CENTER
:
2)
2)
CENTER
:
SURR
:
2)
2)
SURR
:
SURR BACK
:
2)
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
:
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
2)
FRONT
:
150 W/ch
150 W
150 W/ch
150 W/ch
2)
2)
FRONT
:
100 W/ch
100 W
100 W/ch
100 W/ch
CENTER
:
2)
2)
CENTER
:
SURR
:
2)
2)
SURR
:
SURR BACK
:
2)
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
:
2)
FRONT
:
125 W/ch
125 W
125 W/ch
125 W/ch
2)
CENTER
:
2)
SURR
:
2)
SURR BACK
:
Models of area code CEL, CEK
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
90 W + 90 W
1)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
1)
1)
100 W + 100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
125 W + 125 W
1)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
FRONT
:
110 W/ch
110 W
110 W/ch
110 W/ch
2)
CENTER
:
2)
SURR
:
2)
SURR BACK
:
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Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
80 W + 80 W
70 W + 70 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Inputs (Analog)
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ Sensitivity: 500 mV
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Impedance: 50 k ohms
1)
3)
4)
S/N : 96 dB
5)
(A, 500 mV
)
1)
100 W + 100 W
4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
3)
90 W + 90 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
5) Weighted network, input level.
1)
3)
120 W + 120 W
110 W + 110 W
1)
Inputs (Digital)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
DVD, SA-CD/CD
(Coaxial)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
2)
FRONT
:
110 W/ch
110 W
110 W/ch
110 W/ch
2)
CENTER :
2)
SURR
:
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
2)
SURR BACK :
VIDEO 2, 3, MD/TAPE, Sensitivity: –
SA-CD/CD (Optical)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
2)
FRONT
:
120 W/ch
120 W
120 W/ch
120 W/ch
2)
CENTER :
2)
SURR
:
2)
SURR BACK :
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT),
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
2)
Voltage: 500 mV
FRONT
:
150 W/ch
150 W
150 W/ch
150 W/ch
2)
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 k ohms
CENTER :
2)
SURR
:
SUB WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 k ohm
2)
SURR BACK :
1) Measured under the following conditions:
Outputs (Digital)
Area code
U, CA
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
230 V AC, 50 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
MD/TAPE (Optical)
Sensitivity: –
Equalizer
CEL, CEK, AR
E2/E3, AU
Gain levels
±6 dB, 1 dB step
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code
Power requirements
AR
220 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ 10 Hz – 70 kHz
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
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COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Useable sensitivity
S/N
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna
75 ohms, unbalanced
10.7 MHz
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
General
Power requirements
Area code
U, CA
CEL, CEK
AU
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
0.3%
Stereo:
Separation
Frequency response
0.5%
AR
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
E2/E3
120/220/240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
Power consumption
AM tuner section
Area code
Power consumption
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
U, CEL, CEK, AU,
E2/E3, AR
230 W
6)
6)
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz
Models of area code E2/E3
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Models of area code AR
CA
310 VA
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.2 W
AC outlets
6)
6)
(Except for models of area code AR)
Area code
AC outlets
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
U, CA
1 switched, 120 W/1A
MAX
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
Loop antenna
450 kHz
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
CEL, CEK, E2/E3, AU
1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 370 mm
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Harmonic distortion
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 4/8
inches)
including projecting parts
and controls
35 dB
40 dB
At 10 kHz:
Mass (Approx.)
9.0 kg (19 lb 14 oz)
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
or TUNING +, 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.
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
r
DISPLAY 3 (27, 28, 56)
R
R
Main unit
IR (receptor) 5 (45, 57)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(16, 43, 55)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
MAIN MENU 8 (18, 38, 39, 42)
A - H
SURR BACK DECODING qf
(35)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qh (18,
22, 23, 55)
34)
26, 42)
MD/TAPE wf (23)
MEMORY ef (26)
AUX wa (23)
VIDEO 1 wk (23)
(33, 34, 56)
DIMMER 4 (28)
DISPLAY 3 (27, 28, 56)
Display 7 (29)
VIDEO 2 wj (23)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) 6 (24)
VIDEO 3 wh (23)
DVD wg (23)
MULTI CH IN 9 (24)
MUSIC(button/indicator)qd (34,
56)
FM MODE es (24)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
I - O
P - Z
2CH (button/indicator) q; (31,
34, 39)
Input buttons w; (23, 37, 41, 42,
56)
PHONES (jack) ed (23, 55)
PRESET TUNING –/+ wl (26,
60)
?/1 (power) 1 (18, 25, 39, 57,
60)
INPUT MODE qj (37)
SA-CD/CD wd (23)
</> ql (18, 38, 39, 42)
–/+ jog dial qk (18, 38, 39, 42)
2 3 4
5
6
7
8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg
1
wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa
ef ed es
ea
e; wl
w; ql qk
qj
qh
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Index
A
Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters 40
RDS 27
Recording
EQ parameters 39
LEVEL parameters 38
SET UP parameters 18
Automatic tuning 24
on a video tape 44
on an audio tape or MD 44
Remote commander 45–53
Selecting
C
component 23
Changing
sound field 33–34
speaker system 43
SET UP menu 18
Sleep Timer 43
display 28
Clearing receiver’s memory 18
CUSTOMIZE menu 40
Sound field
customizing 38
D
Digital Cinema Sound 33
Direct tuning 25
resetting 39
selecting 33–34
Speaker crossover frequency 22
Speakers
Dual Mono 41
Dubbing. See Recording
adjusting speaker levels and balance 22
connection 15
placement 15
E
Editing. See Recording
Supplied accessories 60
EQ menu 39
T
I
Test tone 22
Tuning
Indexing. See Naming
automatically 24
directly 25
to preset stations 26
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 38
N
Naming 42
P
Preset stations
how to 26
how to tune 26
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