Sony Stereo Receiver STR DH740 User Manual

4-448-428-13(1)  
Multi Channel  
AV Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DH740  
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9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type  
plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong  
are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
The following FCC  
statement applies only to  
the version of this model  
manufactured for sale in the  
U.S.A. Other versions may  
not comply with FCC  
technical regulations.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
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product is disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for  
the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of this product. The recycling  
of materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information  
about recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and  
connectors must be used for connection to  
host computers and/or peripherals in order to  
meet FCC emission limits.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the  
speaker cord should be connected to the  
apparatus and the speakers in accordance with  
the following instructions.  
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the  
MAINS.  
Disposal of waste  
batteries (applicable  
in the European Union  
and other European  
countries with  
separate collection  
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of  
the speaker cord.  
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus  
and the speakers carefully so as not to  
touch the core of speaker cord by hand.  
Also disconnect the AC power cord from  
the MAINS before disconnecting the  
speaker cord from the apparatus and the  
speakers.  
systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery provided  
with this product shall not be treated as  
household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used  
in combination with a chemical symbol. The  
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead  
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more  
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the  
battery. The recycling of the materials will  
help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity reasons require a  
permanent connection with an incorporated  
battery, this battery should be replaced by  
qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated  
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life  
to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section  
on how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable  
For customers in Canada  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and  
connectors must be used for connection to  
host computers and/or peripherals.  
For customers in Europe  
Disposal of Old  
Electrical & Electronic  
Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and  
other European  
countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall not  
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall  
be handed over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
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collection point for the recycling of waste  
batteries.  
About This Manual  
For more detailed information about recycling  
of this product or battery, please contact your  
local Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DH740. The model number is located  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
The illustrations used in this manual are of  
the Europe model and they may be different  
from your model. Any differences in  
operation are marked in the manual as  
“Europe model only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
operation of the receiver with the supplied  
remote control. You can also use the buttons  
or knobs on the receiver if they have the  
same or similar names as those on the  
remote control.  
Notice for customers: The  
following information is only  
applicable to equipment sold in  
countries applying EU Directives.  
This product has been manufactured by or on  
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries  
related to product compliance based on  
European Union legislation shall be addressed  
to the authorized representative, Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,  
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters, please refer to the  
On copyrights  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and  
Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital  
Surround System.  
addresses provided in the separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround  
EX, and the double-D symbol are  
For customers in Australia  
Disposal of Old  
Electrical & Electronic  
Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and  
other European  
countries with  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S.  
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;  
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other  
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &  
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, &  
DTS-HD and the Symbol together are  
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master  
Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product  
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
separate collection  
systems)  
This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC in the United States and other  
countries.  
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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and  
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
InstaPrevue™ is a trademark or registered  
trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United  
States and other countries.  
All other trademarks and registered  
trademarks are of their respective holders. In  
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.  
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean  
that an electronic accessory has been designed  
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,  
respectively, and has been certified by the  
developer to meet Apple performance  
standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of  
this device or its compliance with safety and  
regulatory standards. Please note that the use  
of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may  
affect wireless performance.  
Windows Media is either a registered  
trademark or trademark of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
This product is protected by certain  
intellectual property rights of Microsoft  
Corporation. Use or distribution of such  
technology outside of this product is  
prohibited without a license from Microsoft or  
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color  
(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
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Table of Contents  
Description and location of  
Resetting sound fields to the  
4a: Connecting the video  
4b: Connecting the audio  
5: Connecting the antennas  
6: Connecting the AC power cord  
Preparing for the “BRAVIA”  
Setting up the receiver using the  
Guide to on-screen display (OSD)  
Switching between digital and  
MODE) .................................54  
Using other audio input jacks  
Using a bi-amplifier  
Playing an input source  
Presetting FM/AM radio stations  
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan  
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Inserting batteries into  
the remote control  
Supplied accessories  
• Operating Instructions (this manual)  
• Quick Setup Guide (1)  
• Remote control (RM-AAU168) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries  
(supplied) in the remote control. Observe  
the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Notes  
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely  
hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds  
of batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to  
direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so  
may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for  
an extended period of time, remove the batteries  
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage  
and corrosion.  
• When you replace the batteries, the remote  
control buttons may be reset to their default  
settings. If this happens, reassign the input  
buttons (page 71).  
• When the receiver no longer responds to the  
remote control, replace all the batteries with  
new ones.  
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Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 30, 43, 49,  
G NIGHT MODE (page 63)  
H INPUT MODE (page 54)  
B ?/1 (on/standby) indicator  
I DIMMER  
Lights up as follows:  
Adjusts the brightness of the display  
panel in 3 levels.  
J DISPLAY (page 71)  
Green: The receiver is turned on.  
Amber: The receiver is in standby  
mode and  
– “Control for HDMI” (page 64) is set  
to “On”.  
– “Pass Through” (page 64) is set to  
“On”* or “Auto”.  
Lights off when the receiver is in  
standby mode and “Control for  
HDMI” and “Pass Through” are set to  
“Off”.  
K Remote control sensor  
Receives signals from remote control.  
L PURE DIRECT (page 49)  
M PURE DIRECT indicator  
Lights up when Pure Direct function is  
activated.  
N MASTER VOLUME (page 35, 62)  
O INPUT SELECTOR (page 32, 35, 54)  
* For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and  
Taiwan models only.  
P
(USB) port (page 28)  
Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 31)  
R PHONES jack  
C SPEAKERS (page 22, 32)  
D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–  
Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).  
Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.  
Connects to headphones.  
E A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC  
F Display panel (page 11)  
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Indicators on the display panel  
A Input indicator  
E SP A/SP B/SP A+B  
Lights up to indicate the current input.  
Lights up when the speaker system is  
turned on.  
F Tuning indicator  
HDMI  
The receiver recognizes the equipment  
connected via an HDMI IN jack.  
ST  
ARC  
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a  
stereo broadcast.  
TV input is selected and the Audio  
Return Channel (ARC) signals are  
detected.  
MEM  
Lights up when memory function, such  
as Preset Memory (page 43), etc., is  
activated.  
COAX  
Digital signal is input through the  
COAXIAL jack (page 54).  
G SLEEP  
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is  
activated (page 15).  
H EQ  
OPT  
Digital signal is input through the  
OPTICAL jack (page 54).  
Lights up when the equalizer is  
activated.  
I D.R.C.  
Lights up when Dynamic Range  
Compression is activated (page 64).  
J NEO:6  
B D.C.A.C.  
Lights up when the measurement  
results of the “Auto Calibration”  
function are applied.  
C Dolby Digital Surround indicator*  
Lights up the respective indicator  
when the receiver is decoding the  
corresponding Dolby Digital format  
signals.  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/  
Music decoding is activated (page 46,  
47).  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby TrueHD  
K Dolby Pro Logic indicator  
Lights up the respective indicator  
when the receiver performs Dolby Pro  
Logic processing. This matrix  
surround decoding technology can  
enhance input signals.  
TrueHD  
D DTS(-HD) indicator*  
Lights up the respective indicator  
when the receiver is decoding the  
corresponding DTS format signals.  
PL  
Dolby Pro Logic  
DTS  
DTS-HD  
DTS  
DTS-HD  
PL II  
PL IIx  
PL IIz  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz  
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Note  
These indicators may not light up depending  
on the speaker pattern setting.  
L USB  
Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB  
device is detected.  
* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format  
disc, make sure that you have completed the  
digital connections and that INPUT MODE is  
not set to “ANALOG” (page 54) or “Analog  
Direct” is not selected.  
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Rear panel  
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
(page 23, 27)  
HDMI IN/OUT* jacks  
(page 23, 26)  
VIDEO IN/OUT*  
jacks  
Yellow  
OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23,  
27)  
* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the  
selected input image (page 23).  
COAXIAL IN jack (page 28)  
B TUNER section  
FM ANTENNA jack  
AM ANTENNA terminals  
C SPEAKERS section (page 21)  
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
White (L)  
AUDIO IN jacks  
(page 23, 27, 28)  
Red (R)  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
Black  
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1)  
B TV ?/1 (on/standby)  
Remote control  
Turns the TV on or sets it to the  
standby mode.  
Use the supplied remote control to operate  
this receiver and other equipment. The  
remote control is assigned to operate Sony  
audio/video equipment. You can reassign  
the input button to match the equipment  
connected to your receiver (page 71).  
C Input buttons  
Selects the equipment you want to use.  
When you press any of the input  
buttons during standby mode, the  
receiver turns on. The buttons are  
assigned to control Sony equipment.  
1)  
D TOP MENU  
RM-AAU168  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or  
DVD’s Top Menu.  
1)  
REPEAT  
Plays a track or a folder repeatedly.  
1)  
POP UP/MENU  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-  
up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
1)  
SHUFFLE  
Plays a track or a folder in random  
order.  
E
+/–  
Selects a folder.  
F AMP MENU  
Displays the menu to operate the  
receiver.  
1)  
1)  
G
V/v/B/b  
,
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu  
items, then press  
to enter/confirm  
the selection.  
1)  
H OPTIONS  
Displays and selects items from the  
options menu.  
1)  
I HOME  
Displays the home menu on the TV  
screen.  
1)  
1)  
1)  
1)  
J ./> , m/M , N , X  
,
1)  
x
Skip, backward/forward, play, pause,  
stop operation.  
A ?/1 (on/standby)  
Turns the receiver on or sets it to the  
standby mode.  
1)  
TUNING +/–  
Scans a station.  
D.TUNING  
Saving the power in standby mode  
When “Control for HDMI” (page 64)  
and “Pass Through” (page 64) are set  
to “Off”.  
Enters direct tuning mode.  
1)  
PRESET +/–  
Selects preset stations or channels.  
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MEM  
S PREVIEW (HDMI)  
Stores a station during tuner operation.  
K SOUND FIELD +/–  
Selects the “Preview for HDMI”  
function.  
2)  
Turns on a live picture-in-picture  
preview of HDMI inputs connected to  
this receiver.  
Selects a sound field (page 45).  
L PURE DIRECT (page 49)  
M SLEEP  
Press V/v repeatedly to select each  
HDMI input preview, then press  
enter/confirm the selection.  
Sets the receiver to turn off  
automatically at specified time.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the  
display changes cyclically as follows:  
to  
(This feature is powered by Silicon  
Image InstaPrevue™ technology)  
0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t  
2:00:00 t OFF  
Note  
The “Preview for HDMI” function is  
When Sleep Timer is being used,  
“SLEEP” indicator lights up on the  
display panel.  
available for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and  
SAT/CATV input.  
Tips  
Tip  
• This function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– The equipment is not connected to the  
HDMI input jack.  
– The equipment connected to the  
supported HDMI input jack is not turned  
on.  
– The current input is not HDMI input.  
– When “Fast View” is set to “Off”.  
– When an unsupported HDMI video  
format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video  
signal, some video camera signal or  
VGA signal) is input.  
To check the remaining time before the  
receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The  
remaining time appears on the display panel.  
If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer  
will be canceled.  
N
O
+/–  
Adjusts the volume level of all  
speakers at the same time.  
Turns off the sound temporarily. Press  
the button again to restore the sound.  
P RETURN O  
• The picture-in-picture preview will be  
blacked out when 4K or some 3D video  
signal is input.  
1)  
Returns to the previous menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
iPhone CTRL  
Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when  
using iPod/iPhone.  
1)  
Q DISPLAY  
Views information on the display  
panel.  
R Numeric buttons  
T AMP  
Activates the receiver operation.  
U TV INPUT  
1)2)  
1)  
Press to  
Selects the input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
– Preset/tune to the preset stations  
– Select track numbers. Press 0/10 to  
select track number 10.  
– Select channel numbers.  
1) See the table on page 16 for information on the  
buttons that you can use to control each  
equipment.  
2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons have  
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference  
when operating the receiver.  
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Notes  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as  
examples.  
• Depending on the model of your connected  
equipment, some functions explained in this  
section may not work with the supplied remote  
control.  
To control other Sony equipment  
Name  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
player  
Blu-ray Disc CD player  
player  
2
4
TV ?/1  
z
TOP MENU, REPEAT  
POP UP/MENU, SHUFFLE  
V/v/B/b,  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
7
8
I
J
z
z
z
z
OPTIONS  
HOME  
z
z
./PRESET –,  
>/PRESET +  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
m/TUNING –,  
M/TUNING +  
z
z
z
z
N, X, x  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
qh RETURN O  
Q
R
DISPLAY  
z
z
z
z
Numeric buttons  
wa TV INPUT  
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Getting started  
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the  
simple steps below.  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
Installing and connecting the  
speakers (page 19, 21)  
Preparing the receiver  
Checking the connection appropriate  
for your equipment  
Setting the receiver  
Connecting the TV and video  
equipment (page 23, 24)  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. See the illustration below. Select the  
connection according to the jacks on your  
equipment.  
We recommend that you connect your video  
equipment via HDMI connection if they have  
HDMI jacks.  
Setting the audio output settings on the  
connected equipment  
To output multi channel digital audio, check the  
digital audio output setting on the connected  
equipment.  
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that  
“Audio (HDMI)”, “BD Audio MIX Setting”,  
“Dolby Digital/DTS”, “Dolby Digital”, and  
“DTS” are set to “Auto”, “Off”, “Bitstream”,  
“Dolby Digital”, and “DTS” respectively (as of  
August 1, 2012).  
For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the  
receiver with an HDMI cable, select the “Audio  
Output Settings” in “Sound Settings”, and  
select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with system  
software version 4.21).  
Digital  
Analog  
High quality image  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected equipment.  
Connecting the audio equipment  
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver  
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of  
the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.  
Connection between the playback  
Audio format  
[Display]  
Maximum number  
of channels  
equipment and the receiver  
COAXIAL/OPTICAL  
HDMI  
Dolby Digital  
[DOLBY D]  
5.1  
6.1  
7.1  
7.1  
5.1  
6.1  
5.1  
a
a
×
a
Dolby Digital EX  
[DOLBY D EX]  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a)  
Dolby Digital Plus  
[DOLBY D +]  
a)  
Dolby TrueHD  
[DOLBY HD]  
×
DTS  
[DTS]  
a
a
a
DTS-ES  
[DTS-ES]  
DTS 96/24  
[DTS 96/24]  
DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio  
a)  
7.1  
×
a
[DTS-HD HR]  
DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
a)b)  
7.1  
7.1  
×
×
a
a
[DTS-HD MA]  
a)  
Multi Channel Linear PCM  
[PCM]  
a) Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the  
format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.  
b) Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
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Connections  
1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2  
channel system (7 speakers and 2  
subwoofers).  
7.1 channel speaker system  
using surround back  
speakers  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of  
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded  
sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.  
• 6.1 channel speaker placement  
Example of speaker system  
configuration  
Place the surround back speaker behind  
the listening position.  
A Front speaker (Left)  
B Front speaker (Right)  
C Center speaker  
• 7.1 channel speaker placement  
Place the surround back speakers as  
shown in the illustration below. The angle  
A should be the same.  
D Surround speaker (Left)  
E Surround speaker (Right)  
F Surround back speaker (Left)*  
G Surround back speaker (Right)*  
H Front high speaker (Left)*  
I Front high speaker (Right)*  
J Subwoofer  
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and  
the front high speakers simultaneously.  
5.1 channel speaker system  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a subwoofer.  
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7.1 channel speaker system  
using front high speakers  
You can enjoy vertical sound effects by  
connecting additional two front high  
speakers.  
Place the front high speakers  
– at an angle between 25° to 35°.  
– at an angle of 20° 5° in height.  
20˚ 5˚  
Tip  
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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2: Connecting the speakers  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
Surround speaker  
Right Left  
Center speaker  
B
B
A
A
B
B
Right  
Left  
Right  
Left  
Surround back/  
Bi-amplifier/Front high/  
Front B speaker**  
Subwoofer*  
Front A speaker  
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
B Speaker cord (not supplied)  
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*
When you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, turn off the function when  
watching movies. If the auto standby function  
is set to on, it turns to standby mode  
automatically based on the level of the input  
signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may  
not be output.  
Bi-amplifier connection  
If you are not using surround back speakers  
and front high speakers, you can connect  
the front speakers to the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT  
HIGH/FRONT B terminals using a bi-  
amplifier connection.  
** Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals connection.  
– If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, connect it to L of this terminals.  
– If you have an additional front speaker  
system, connect them to this terminals.  
Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the  
Speaker Settings menu (page 60).  
You can select the front speaker system you  
want by using the SPEAKERS button on the  
receiver (page 32).  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
– You can connect the front speakers to this  
terminals using bi-amplifier connection  
Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the  
Speaker Settings menu (page 60).  
Note  
After you have installed and connected your  
speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from  
the Speaker Settings menu (page 59).  
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of  
the front speakers to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks  
on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers  
to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals.  
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo  
attached to the speakers have been removed  
from the speakers to avoid receiver  
malfunction.  
After you have made the bi-amplifier  
connection, set the “SB Assign” to  
“Bi-Amp” in the Speaker Settings menu  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-Screen  
Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
TV  
Audio signals  
Audio/Video  
signals  
Video signals  
ARC  
or  
A**  
B
C*  
D
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
C HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an  
HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI  
cable.  
D Video cord (not supplied)  
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To enjoy the TV broadcast  
in multi channel surround  
sound from the receiver  
If your TV is compatible with the Audio  
Return Channel (ARC) function, connect C.  
Be sure to set the “Control for HDMI” to “On”  
in HDMI Settings menu (page 64). If you  
want to select an audio signal using other than  
an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital  
cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input  
mode using INPUT MODE (page 54).  
4a: Connecting the  
video equipment  
*
Using HDMI connection  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits  
video and audio signals in digital format.  
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-  
compatible equipment using HDMI cables,  
operations can be simplified. See  
** If your TV is not compatible with the ARC  
function, connect A.  
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or  
activate the TV’s muting function.  
Notes  
HDMI features  
• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the  
HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the  
receiver. You may not be able to record, even if  
you connect recording equipment.  
• Depending on the status of the connection  
between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the  
image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this  
is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther  
away from the receiver.  
• A digital audio signals transmitted by  
HDMI can be output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver. This signal  
supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear  
PCM. For details, see “Digital audio  
• The receiver can receive Multi Channel  
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a  
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less  
with an HDMI connection.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Tips  
• This receiver supports High Bitrate  
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour),  
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)”, and 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-  
compatible TV and video equipment  
(Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the  
receiver using High Speed HDMI cables,  
put on 3D glasses, and then play back a  
3D-compatible content.  
• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME and  
SAT/CATV input) images, connect 4K-  
compatible TV and video equipment  
(Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, etc.) to the receiver using High  
Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a  
4K-compatible content.  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• When you connect the audio output jack of the  
TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output  
the TV sound from the speakers connected to  
the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV  
to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either  
“Fixed” or “Variable”.  
To listen to the sound from  
the TV  
If your TV does not support System Audio  
Control function, set the “HDMI Audio  
Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings  
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• You can view HDMI BD, GAME and  
SAT/CATV input on picture-in-picture  
preview.  
If you want to connect  
several digital equipment,  
but cannot find an unused  
input  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not  
input and output.  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 4K or 3D images may not be  
displayed.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected equipment for details.  
When connecting cords  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead).  
• It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect according to the availability of  
jacks on the connected equipment.  
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use  
a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep  
Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D images  
may not be displayed properly.  
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-  
DVI conversion cable. When you connect  
an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a  
DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the  
image may be lost. Connect a separate  
audio cords or digital connecting cords,  
then set the “Audio Input Assign” in the  
Input Settings menu (page 65) when the  
sound is not output correctly.  
• When connecting optical digital cords,  
insert the plugs straight until they click  
into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
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Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks  
If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 27.  
Blu-ray Disc  
player  
Satellite tuner,  
Cable TV tuner  
DVD player  
PlayStation 3  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
A
A HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an  
HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI  
cable.  
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Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI  
jacks  
Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner  
VCR, DVD recorder, Video game  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
or  
A
B
C
B
C
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
C Video cord (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
Note  
Be sure to change the default setting of the  
VIDEO input button on the remote control so that  
you can use the button to control your DVD  
recorder. For details, see “Reassigning the input  
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Connecting an iPod,  
iPhone, USB device  
4b: Connecting the  
audio equipment  
Connecting a Super  
Audio CD player, CD  
player  
Before connecting cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead).  
Super Audio CD player, CD player  
Audio signals  
A
or  
A
B
iPod, iPhone,  
USB device  
A USB cable (not supplied)  
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
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5: Connecting the  
antennas (aerials)  
6: Connecting the AC  
power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the antennas (aerials),  
be sure to disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead).  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to  
a wall outlet.  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
To the wall outlet  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and  
other equipment.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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Notes on Speaker  
Settings (Auto  
Calibration)  
Preparing the Receiver  
Turning on the receiver  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC  
(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function  
which allows you to perform automatic  
calibration as follows:  
?/1  
• Check the connection between each  
speaker and the receiver.  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker  
from your seating position.*  
• Measure the speaker size.*  
• Measure the frequency characteristics  
(EQ).*  
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1  
on the remote control. When you turn off  
the receiver, press ?/1 again.  
“STANDBY” flashes on the display panel.  
Do not disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) while “STANDBY” is  
flashing. This may cause a malfunction.  
* The measurement result is not utilized when  
“Analog Direct” is selected.  
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper  
sound balance for your room. However,  
you can adjust the speaker levels manually  
according to your preference. For details,  
see “Test Tone” (page 62).  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
Before you perform Auto Calibration,  
check the following items.  
• Set up and connect the speakers (page 19,  
21).  
• Connect only the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.  
Do not connect any other microphones to  
this jack.  
Setting up the receiver  
using the Easy Setup  
You can set the basic settings of the  
receiver easily by operating the receiver in  
accordance with the instructions on the TV  
screen.  
Switch the input of the TV to the input to  
which the receiver is connected.  
When you turn on the receiver for the first  
time or after the receiver is initialized, the  
Easy Setup screen appears on the TV  
screen. Proceed to set up the receiver in  
accordance with the instructions on the  
Easy Setup screen.  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the  
Speaker Settings menu if you use bi-  
amplifier connection (page 56).  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the  
Speaker Settings menu if you use  
speakers front B connection (page 60).  
• Make sure the speaker output is not set to  
“SPK OFF” (page 60).  
• Disconnect the headphones.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path  
between the optimizer microphone and  
the speakers to avoid measurement  
errors.  
You can set up the following functions  
using the Easy Setup.  
– Language  
– Speaker Settings  
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• Get accurate measurement by making  
sure the environment is free from noise  
and quiet.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, set it to off  
(deactivated).  
Notes  
• The speakers emit very loud sound during the  
calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.  
Provide consideration to your neighborhood and  
to the children in presence.  
• If the muting function has been activated before  
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting  
function will shut off automatically.  
• The correct measurements may not be able to  
take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed  
when special speakers, such as dipole speakers  
are used.  
Note  
Depending on the characteristics of the  
subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value  
may be different from the actual position.  
When you connect two  
subwoofers to the receiver  
If you cannot obtain measurement results  
of the “Auto Calibration” function  
To set up the Auto  
Calibration  
correctly, depending on the environment,  
or you want to make fine adjustments, you  
can set up the subwoofers manually. For  
details, see “Manual Setup” in the Speaker  
Settings menu (page 61).  
Notes on the speaker  
impedance  
Optimizer microphone  
• If you are not sure of the impedances of  
the speakers, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your speakers.  
(This information is often on the back of  
the speaker.)  
• When you connect front speakers to both  
the FRONT A and SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals, connect the speakers with a  
nominal impedance of 6 ohms or higher.  
1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC  
jack.  
2 Set up the optimizer microphone.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
seating position and set it at the same  
height as your ears.  
Confirm active subwoofer  
setup  
To set the surround back  
speakers  
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on  
the subwoofer and turn up the volume  
prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn  
the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with a  
crossover frequency function, set the  
value to maximum.  
You can switch the usage of the speaker(s)  
connected to the SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals in accordance with the intended  
use. For details, see “SB Assign (Surround  
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Note  
Note  
This setting is only available if the “Speaker  
Pattern” is set to a setting without surround back  
and front high speakers.  
This setting is not available when headphones are  
connected.  
To cancel Auto Calibration  
To set the front speaker  
You can select the front speakers you want  
to drive.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
The Auto Calibration function will be  
canceled when you perform the following  
during the measurement process:  
– Press ?/1.  
– Press the input buttons on the remote  
control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver.  
SPEAKERS  
– Press  
.
– Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Connect the headphones.  
To set up the receiver  
manually  
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select  
the front speaker system you want to  
drive.  
You can confirm the selected speakers  
terminals by checking the indicator on the  
display panel.  
Indicators Selected speakers  
SP A  
The speaker connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A  
terminals.  
SP B*  
The speaker connected to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT  
HIGH/FRONT B terminals.  
SP A+B* The speaker connected to both  
the SPEAKERS FRONT A and  
SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT  
HIGH/FRONT B terminals  
(parallel connection).  
“SPK OFF” appears on the  
display panel.  
No audio signals are output from  
any speaker terminals.  
* To select “SP B” or “SP A+B”, set the “SB  
Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings  
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Guide to on-screen  
display (OSD) operation  
You can display the menu of the receiver  
on the TV screen and select the function  
you want to use on the TV screen by  
pressing V/v/B/b and  
on the remote  
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
control.  
menu you want, then press  
to  
When you start operating the receiver,  
make sure to press AMP on the remote  
control first. Otherwise, operations that  
follow may not be aimed at the receiver.  
enter the menu.  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Example: When you select “Watch”.  
AMP  
V/v/B/b,  
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
menu item you want to adjust, then  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
O
press  
to enter the menu item.  
Tip  
HOME  
When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right  
portion of the OSD, you can display the function  
list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related  
function.  
Using the menu  
1
Switch the input of the TV to the  
input which the receiver is  
connected.  
To return to the previous  
screen  
Press RETURN O.  
2
Press AMP, then press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
Depending on the TV, the home menu  
may take some time to appear on the  
TV screen.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME to display the home menu,  
then press HOME again.  
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Overview of the home  
menus  
Basic Operations  
Menu  
Description  
Watch  
Selects the video source to  
be input to the receiver  
Playing an input source  
equipment  
Listen  
Selects the music source to  
be input to the receiver  
?/1  
You can also enjoy FM/AM  
radio of the built-in receiver  
Input  
buttons  
Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound  
development provided by  
various Sony proprietary  
technologies or functions  
Settings  
Adjusts the settings of the  
receiver (page 57).  
V/v/B/b,  
HOME  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
2 +/–  
1
2
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
Select “Watch” or “Listen”, then  
press  
.
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
3
4
Select the equipment you want,  
then press  
.
Turn on the equipment and start  
playback.  
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5
6
Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME  
on the receiver.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy  
the surround sound.  
You can also use A.F.D./2CH,  
MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver.  
For details, see page 45.  
Tips  
• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver or press input buttons on the remote  
control to select the equipment you want.  
• You can adjust the volume differently using the  
MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or  
the 2 +/– button on the remote control.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly  
– Turn the knob quickly.  
– Press and hold the button.  
To make fine adjustment  
– Turn the knob slowly.  
– Press the button and release it immediately.  
To activate the muting  
function  
Press  
.
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press  
again.  
• Change the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
• Perform Auto Calibration.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to  
turn down the volume level.  
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Playing an iPod/iPhone  
You can enjoy music contents from the iPod/iPhone by connecting it to the (USB) port  
on the receiver.  
For details on connecting the iPod/iPhone, see page 28.  
Compatible iPod/iPhone models  
You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone  
with the latest software before using it.  
iPod touch  
4th generation  
iPod touch  
3rd generation  
iPod touch  
2nd generation  
iPod nano  
6th generation  
iPod nano  
5th generation  
(video camera)  
iPod nano  
4th generation  
(video)  
iPod nano  
3rd generation  
(video)  
iPod classic  
iPhone 4S  
iPhone 4  
iPhone 3GS  
iPhone 3G  
Notes  
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged  
when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver.  
• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet  
Apple performance standards.  
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Selecting the iPod/  
iPhone control mode  
Operating the iPod/  
iPhone using “System  
OSD” mode  
You can select the iPod/iPhone control  
mode using the OSD menu or iPhone  
CTRL on the remote control.  
You can use the OSD menu to browse  
contents on the iPod/iPhone.  
You can also control all operations by  
viewing the information on the display  
panel when TV screen is turned off.  
1
Make sure that “System OSD” is  
selected in step 4 in “Selecting the  
2
Select the content you want from  
the content list, then press  
.
The selected content starts playback  
and the information of music contents  
appears on the TV screen.  
iPhone  
CTRL  
To select the playback  
mode  
You can change the playback mode using  
the OPTIONS on the remote control.  
• Repeat: Off / One / All  
V/v/B/b,  
• Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums  
• Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster  
HOME  
Operating the iPod/  
iPhone using “iPod/  
iPhone” mode  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
2
3
Select “Listen”, then press  
.
1
Make sure that “iPod/iPhone” is  
selected in step 4 in “Selecting the  
Select “USB”, then press  
.
When the iPod or iPhone is connected,  
“iPod/iPhone” appears on the TV  
screen.  
2
Select the content you want using  
iPod/iPhone menu.  
For details on operating the iPod/  
iPhone, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with iPod/  
iPhone.  
4
Select “System OSD” or “iPod/  
iPhone”, then press  
.
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• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during  
operation. To avoid data corruption or  
damage to the iPod/iPhone, turn the  
receiver off when connecting or  
removing the iPod/iPhone.  
To operate the iPod/iPhone  
using the remote control  
iPod/iPhone message list  
Message and explanation  
USB  
Reading  
iPhone  
CTRL  
The receiver is recognizing and reading  
information of the iPod or iPhone.  
Loading  
The receiver is loading information of the  
iPod or iPhone.  
Not supported  
An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected.  
No device is connected  
No iPod or iPhone is connected.  
No music  
HOME  
No music is found.  
m/M  
N
Headphones not supported  
No sound is output from the headphones when  
iPod or iPhone is connected.  
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x
X
Press USB before you use the following  
buttons.  
Press  
Operation  
Playing a USB device  
N
Starts play.  
You can enjoy music from the USB device  
by connecting it to the (USB) port on the  
receiver.  
For details on connecting a USB device,  
X, x  
Pauses play.  
m/M  
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Fast reverses or forwards.  
Goes to the previous/next  
track.  
iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone  
control mode.  
The music file formats that can be played  
back by this receiver are as follows:  
Notes on iPod/iPhone  
• The iPod/iPhone is charged when  
connected to the receiver while the  
receiver is turned on.  
File format  
Extensions  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/  
iPhone from this receiver.  
AAC*  
“.m4a”, “.3gp”,  
“.mp4”  
“.wma”  
“.wav”  
WMA9 Standard*  
WAV  
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* The receiver does not play files encoded with  
DRM.  
Product name Model name  
MICROVAULT USM1GL / 2GL / 4GL /  
8GL / 16GL  
Compatible USB  
devices  
USM1GLX / 2GLX /  
4GLX / 8GLX / 16GLX  
You can use the following Sony USB  
devices on this receiver.  
Notes  
• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS  
format.  
• The receiver is unable to read data other than  
that saved in the first partition of a hard disk  
drive.  
• Operation of models not listed here is not  
guaranteed.  
• Operation may not always be ensured even  
when using these USB devices.  
Verified Sony USB device  
Product name Model name  
®
Walkman  
NWZ-S754 / S755  
NWZ-E453 / E454 / E455  
NWZ-E353 / E354 / E355  
• Some of these USB devices may not be  
available for purchase in certain areas.  
• When formatting the above models, be sure to  
format using the model itself or the dedicated  
formatting software for that model.  
• When connecting a USB device to the receiver,  
be sure to connect after the display “Creating  
Library” or “Creating Database” on the USB  
device has disappeared.  
NWZ-B133 / B135 /  
B133F / B135F  
NWZ-B142 / B143 /  
B142F / B143F  
NWD-E023F / E025F  
NWZ-E435F / E436F /  
E438F  
NWZ-E343 / E344 / E345  
Operating the USB  
device  
NWZ-S636F / S638F /  
S639F  
NWZ-S736F / S738F /  
S739F  
NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 /  
A726B / A728B  
V/v/B/b,  
NWZ-A826 / A828 / A829  
NWZ-W202  
HOME  
NWZ-X1050 / X1060  
NWZ-S744 / S745  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445  
NWZ-S543 / S544 / S545  
Select “Listen”, then press  
When the USB device is connected,  
“USB” appears on the TV screen.  
.
NWZ-A844 / A845 / A846 /  
A847  
NWZ-W252 / W253  
Select “USB”, then press  
.
You can operate the USB device using  
the remote control of the receiver.  
The information of music contents  
appear on the TV screen.  
NWZ-B152 / B153 /  
B152F / B153F  
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To operate the USB device  
using the remote control  
Notes on the USB device  
• Do not remove the USB device during  
operation. To avoid data corruption or  
damage to the USB device, turn the  
receiver off when connecting or  
removing the USB device.  
• Do not connect the receiver and the USB  
device through a USB hub.  
USB  
• It may take about 10 seconds before  
“Reading” appears depending on the type  
of USB device connected.  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
• When the USB device is connected, the  
receiver reads all the files on the USB  
device. If there are many folders or files  
on the USB device, it may take a long  
time to finish reading the USB device.  
• The receiver can recognize up to  
– 256 folders (including “ROOT” folder).  
– 256 audio files for each folder.  
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,  
including “ROOT” folder).  
+/–  
m/M  
The maximum number of audio files and  
folders may vary depending on the file  
and folder structure.  
N
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X
x
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a USB device.  
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
softwares, recording devices, and  
recording media cannot be guaranteed.  
Incompatible USB device may produce  
noise or interrupted audio or may not play  
at all.  
Press USB before you use the following  
buttons.  
Press  
N
Operation  
Starts play.  
X
Pauses play.  
• Some time may be needed to start  
playback when:  
x
Stops play.  
m/M  
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Fast reverses or forwards.  
– the folder structure is complex.  
– the memory capacity is excessive.  
• This receiver does not necessarily  
support all the functions provided in a  
connected USB device.  
• The playback order for the receiver may  
differ from the playback order of the  
connected USB device.  
Goes to the previous/next  
file.  
+/–  
Goes to the previous/next  
folder.  
REPEAT*  
SHUFFLE*  
Enters repeat mode (Off /  
One / All / Folder).  
• Folders that have no audio files are  
skipped.  
Enters shuffle mode (Off /  
All / Folder).  
* Press repeatedly to select the playback mode.  
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• When playing a very long track, some  
operations may cause playback delay.  
Tuner Operations  
USB message list  
Message and explanation  
Listening to FM/AM  
radio  
Reading  
The receiver is recognizing and reading  
information of the USB device.  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before  
operation, be sure you have connected the  
FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the  
Device error  
The memory of the USB device could not be  
recognized (page 39).  
Not supported  
An unsupported USB device is connected, an  
unknown device is connected, or the USB  
device is connected through a USB hub  
Tip  
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.  
Area  
FM  
AM  
No device is connected  
No USB device is connected or the connected  
USA, Canada  
100 kHz 10 kHz*  
USB device is not recognized.  
Europe, Australia,  
Taiwan  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
No track  
No track was found.  
Mexico  
10 kHz*  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 43).  
Numeric  
buttons  
V/v/B/b,  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
D.TUNING  
1
2
Select “Listen” from the home  
menu, then press  
.
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
.
The FM or AM menu list appears on  
the TV screen.  
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FM/AM screen  
You can select and operate each item  
on the screen by pressing V/v/B/b and  
.
Tuning to a station  
directly (Direct Tuning)  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
1
2
Press D.TUNING.  
Press the numeric buttons to enter  
the frequency, then press  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*)  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
.
* Press 0 for Europe, Mexico, Australia and  
Taiwan models only.  
1 Frequency indication (page 42)  
2 Preset station list (page 43)  
Tip  
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning  
to an AM station.  
Tuning to a station  
automatically (Auto  
Tuning)  
If you cannot tune to a  
station  
“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears  
and then the screen returns to the current  
frequency.  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat step 1 to 3. If you  
still cannot tune to a station, the frequency  
may not be in use in your area.  
Select “Tuning +” or “Tuning –”, then  
press  
.
Select “Tuning +” to scan from lower to  
higher frequency stations, select  
“Tuning –” to scan from higher to lower  
stations.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
1 Tune in the station you want to listen  
to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning  
(page 42), or select the preset  
station you want (page 43).  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
3 Select “FM Mode”, then press  
4 Select “Mono”, then press  
.
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Changing the AM tuning  
scale  
Presetting FM/AM radio  
stations  
(USA, Canada and Mexico  
models only)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to  
either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on  
the receiver.  
(Preset Memory)  
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM  
stations as your favorite stations.  
?/1  
V/v/B/b,  
OPTIONS  
1
Tune to the station that you want to  
preset using Auto Tuning (page 42)  
or Direct Tuning (page 42).  
TUNING MODE  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
2
3
Select “Preset Memory”, then  
While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.  
The current AM tuning scale is  
changed to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).  
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure above.  
press  
.
Select a preset number, then press  
.
The station is stored as the selected  
preset number.  
4
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store  
another station.  
You can store station as follows:  
• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30  
• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30  
Notes  
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may take  
some time to change the AM tuning scale.  
• All preset stations will be erased when you  
change the tuning scale.  
Tuning to preset  
stations  
1
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
.
2
3
Select “Select Preset”, then press  
.
Select the preset station you want,  
then press  
.
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are  
available.  
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Simply select a station on the  
FM band.  
When you tune to a station that provides  
RDS services, the Program Service name*  
appears on the TV screen and the display  
panel.  
Naming preset stations  
(Name Input)  
1
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program  
Service name will not appear.  
2
3
Select “Select Preset”, then press  
.
Notes  
Select the preset number which  
you want to name, then press  
OPTIONS.  
• RDS may not work properly if the station you  
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if  
the signal strength is weak.  
4
5
Select “Name Input”, then press  
.
• Some letters that can be displayed on the TV  
screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.  
Tip  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character, then press b.  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing  
B/b. You can enter a name up to 8  
characters.  
While a Program Service name is displayed, you  
can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 71).  
6
Repeat step 5 to input a character  
one by one, then press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
Receiving RDS  
broadcasts  
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan  
models only)  
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data  
System (RDS), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information  
along with the regular programming signal.  
This receiver offers convenient RDS  
features, such as Program Service name  
display. RDS is available only for FM  
stations.*  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor  
do they provide the same type of services. If  
you are not familiar with the RDS services in  
your area, check with your local radio stations  
for details.  
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However, for USA and Canada models,  
this receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when  
there is no LFE signals.  
Enjoying Sound Effects  
Selecting the sound  
field  
This receiver can create multi channel  
surround sound. You can select one of the  
optimized sound fields from the receiver’s  
pre-programmed sound fields.  
x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all  
speakers. However, sound may not be  
output from certain speakers depending on  
the speaker settings.  
x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.)  
The receiver outputs the sound from the  
front left/right speakers only. There is no  
sound from the subwoofer.  
1
2
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources  
completely bypass the sound field  
processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
Select “Sound Field”, then press  
.
3
Select the sound field you want.  
x Analog Direct (A. DIRECT)  
You can switch the audio of the selected  
input to 2 channel analog input. This  
function enables you to enjoy high quality  
analog sources.  
Tips  
• You can press SOUND FIELD +/– on the  
remote control repeatedly to select the sound  
field you want.  
• You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or  
MUSIC on the receiver.  
When using this function, only the volume  
and front speaker level can be adjusted.  
Note  
Auto Format Direct  
(A.F.D.)/2 channel sound  
mode  
You cannot select “Analog Direct” when you  
select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as input.  
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode:  
This mode allows you to listen to higher  
fidelity sound and select the decoding  
mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo  
sound as multi channel sound.  
2 channel sound mode: You can switch  
the output sound to 2 channel sound  
regardless of the recording formats of the  
software you are using, the playback  
equipment connected, or the sound field  
settings of the receiver.  
Movie mode  
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 into your home.  
x HD-D.C.S.  
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is  
Sony’s new innovative home theater  
technology using the latest acoustic and  
digital signal processing technologies. It is  
based on precise response measurement  
data of a mastering studio.  
x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)  
Presets the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded without adding any surround  
effects.  
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With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu-  
ray and DVD movies at home with not only  
the high quality of sound, but also the best  
sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound  
engineer intended in the mastering process.  
You can select the effect type for HD-  
D.C.S. as follows.  
x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode  
decoding. This setting can expand a source  
sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel  
to which a vertical equipment is applied,  
and gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
Dynamic: This setting is suitable for an  
environment which is reverberant but  
lacks a spacious feeling (where sound  
absorption is not sufficient). It  
emphasizes the reflection of sound and  
reproduces the sound of a large, classical  
movie theater. Thus, the spacious feeling  
of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a  
unique acoustic field is created.  
x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN)  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode  
decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel  
format is decoded into 7 channels.  
Music mode  
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 concert  
halls into your home.  
Theater: This setting is suitable for a  
general living room. It reproduces the  
reverberation of sound just like in a  
movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most  
appropriate for watching content  
recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you  
want the atmosphere of a movie theater.  
Studio: This setting is suitable for a  
living room with the appropriate sound  
equipment. It reproduces the  
x Hall (HALL)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical  
concert hall.  
reverberation of sound provided when a  
theatrical sound source is remixed for a  
Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable  
for home use. The level of reflection and  
reverberation of sound is kept to the  
minimum. However, dialogues and  
surround effects are reproduced vividly.  
x Jazz Club (JAZZ)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x Live Concert (CONCERT)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
house.  
x Stadium (STADIUM)  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air  
stadium.  
x PLII 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 for watching videos of overdubbed  
or old movies.  
x Sports (SPORTS)  
Reproduces the feeling of sports  
broadcasting.  
x Portable Audio (PORTABLE)  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image  
from your portable audio device. This  
mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
x PLIIx Movie  
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.  
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x PLII Music  
x HP Direct (HP DIRECT)  
This mode is selected automatically if you  
use headphones when “Analog Direct” is  
selected.  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
Outputs the analog signals without  
processing by the equalizer, sound field,  
etc.  
x PLIIx Music  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
If you connect a subwoofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when  
there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass  
sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2  
channel signal. However, the low  
frequency signal is not generated for  
“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when  
all speakers are set to “Large”.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode  
decoding. This setting can expand a source  
sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel  
to which a vertical equipment is applied,  
and gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode  
decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel  
format is decoded into 7 channels. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources  
such as CDs.  
Notes on sound fields  
• Depending on the speaker pattern  
settings, some sound fields may not be  
available.  
• You cannot select PLIIx Movie/Music  
and PLIIz Height at the same time.  
– PLIIx Movie/Music is available only  
when the speaker pattern is set to a  
setting with surround back speaker(s).  
– PLIIz Height is available only when the  
speaker pattern is set to a setting with  
front high speakers.  
• The sound fields for music and movie do  
not work in the following cases.  
– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD  
with sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are being received.  
When headphones are  
connected  
You can only select this sound field if the  
headphones are connected to the receiver.  
x HP 2CH  
This mode is selected automatically if you  
use headphones (except “Analog Direct”).  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources  
completely bypass the sound field  
processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels  
except LFE signals.  
– “Analog Direct” is selected.  
• “PLII Movie”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLII  
Music”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Height”,  
“Neo:6 Cinema” and “Neo:6 Music” do  
not work when the speaker pattern is set  
to 2/0 or 2/0.1.  
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• When one of the sound fields for music is  
selected, no sound is output from the  
subwoofer if all the speakers are set to  
“Large” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
However, the sound will be output from  
the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to  
“Small”.  
Selecting the  
calibration type  
You can select the calibration type you  
want after performing the Auto Calibration.  
– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII  
Music”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx  
Music”, “PLIIz Height”, “HD-D.C.S.”  
or “Portable Audio” is selected.  
Adjusting the equalizer  
You can use the following parameters to  
adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level)  
of front speakers.  
Using the Night Mode  
function  
Bass  
Level  
(dB)  
Treble  
This function allows you to retain a theater-  
like environment at low volume levels.  
When watching a movie late at night, you  
will be able to hear the dialog clearly even  
at a low volume level. This function can be  
used with other sound fields.  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
.
2
3
Select “Equalizer”, then press  
.
1
2
3
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
.
Select the gain of “Bass” or  
“Treble”, then press  
.
Select “Night Mode”, then press  
.
4
Notes  
Adjust the gain, then press  
.
Select “On” or “Off”, then press  
.
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
Note  
• Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed.  
• Depending on the audio format, the receiver  
may play back signals at a lower sampling  
frequency than the original sampling frequency  
of the input signals.  
This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is selected.  
Tips  
• You can also set the Night Mode function on  
and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver  
• While the Night Mode is turned on, the bass,  
treble, and effect levels increase, and “D.Range  
Comp.” is automatically set to “On”.  
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Using the Pure Direct  
function  
Resetting sound fields  
to the default settings  
The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher  
fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the  
display panel lights off to suppress the  
noise that affects sound quality. You can  
use the Pure Direct function with all inputs.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
?/1  
MUSIC  
1
2
3
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
.
Select “Pure Direct”, then press  
.
Select “On” or “Off”, then press  
.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
While holding down MUSIC, press  
?/1.  
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display  
panel and all sound fields are reset to  
their default setting.  
Note  
When Pure Direct function is selected,  
“Equalizer”, “Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” and  
“D.Range Comp.” do not work.  
Tip  
You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the  
remote control or receiver to turn on or off the  
Pure Direct function.  
To cancel Pure Direct  
The Pure Direct function will be canceled  
when you perform the following:  
– Press PURE DIRECT again.  
– Change the sound field.  
– Change the scene setting on the TV  
(Scene Select).  
– Change the setting of “Equalizer”,  
“Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” or  
“D.Range Comp.”.  
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Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
The receiver is compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function.  
“BRAVIA” Sync Features  
What is “BRAVIA”  
Sync?  
• If your TV is compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function, you can set the Control for  
HDMI function of the receiver and  
playback equipment automatically by  
setting the Control for HDMI function on  
• If your TV is not compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function, set the Control for HDMI  
function of the receiver, playback  
equipment and TV individually  
The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows  
communication between Sony products  
such as TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD  
player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the  
Control for HDMI function.  
By connecting Sony equipment that is  
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with  
an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as follows:  
• One-Touch Play (page 51)  
• System Audio Control (page 52)  
• System Power Off (page 52)  
• Scene Select (page 53)  
• Home Theatre Control (page 53)  
• Remote Easy Control (page 53)  
If your TV is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function  
1 Connect the receiver, TV and  
playback equipment via HDMI  
(The respective equipment must be  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.)  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control  
function standard used by HDMI CEC  
(Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI  
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  
We recommend that you connect the  
receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA”  
Sync.  
Notes  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and  
playback equipment.  
• You may use “One Touch Play”, “System  
Audio Control”, and “System Power-Off”  
function with non-Sony equipment. However,  
compatibility with all non-Sony equipment is  
not guaranteed.  
• “Scene Select” and “Home Theatre Control”  
features are Sony proprietary functions. They  
cannot operate with non-Sony equipment.  
• Equipment not compatible with “BRAVIA”  
Sync cannot activate these features.  
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI  
function of the TV.  
The Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and all the connected equipment  
are turned on simultaneously. Wait until  
“COMPLETE” appears. The setup is  
complete.  
For details on setup of the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of your TV.  
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If your TV is not compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function  
Notes  
• When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the  
connection, perform the steps given in “If your  
TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function” (page 50) or “If your  
TV is not compatible with the “Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 51).  
• Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the  
TV and other connected equipment including  
the receiver first.  
V/v/b,  
HOME  
• If the playback equipment cannot function after  
you have made the settings for “Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting”, check the Control for  
HDMI setting of the playback equipment.  
• If the connected equipment does not support the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still  
supports the Control for HDMI, then you need  
to set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected equipment before you perform the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.  
1 Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
2 Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
.
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
3 Select “HDMI Settings”, then press  
.
4 Select “Control for HDMI”, then press  
.
One-Touch Play  
When you start playback the equipment  
connected to the receiver via an HDMI  
connection, the receiver and TV operation  
are simplified as follows:  
5 Select “On”, then press  
The Control for HDMI function is set to  
on.  
6 Press HOME to exit the OSD menu.  
7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver  
and TV to match the HDMI input of  
the connected equipment, so that the  
image from the connected  
.
Receiver and TV  
Turns on (if in standby mode)  
equipment is displayed.  
8 Set the Control for HDMI function for  
the connected equipment to on.  
If the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected equipment is already set to  
on, you do not need to change the  
setting.  
9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for other  
equipment that you want to use the  
Control for HDMI function.  
Switches to appropriate HDMI input  
If you set “Pass Through” to “Auto” or  
“On”* (page 64), then set the receiver to  
standby mode, sound and image can be  
output only from the TV.  
* For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and  
Taiwan models only.  
Notes  
For details on setting the TV and  
connected equipment, refer to the  
operating instructions of the respective  
equipment.  
• Be sure that the System Audio Control function  
is set to on using TV menu.  
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content  
may not appear.  
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not  
turns on when “Pass Through” is set to “Auto”  
or “On”.  
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• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”, the  
“HDMI Audio Out” settings in the HDMI  
Settings menu will set automatically based on  
the System Audio Control settings (page 64).  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the  
sound output.  
Tip  
You can also select a connected equipment, such  
as Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu.  
The receiver and TV will automatically switch to  
the appropriate HDMI input.  
System Audio Control  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the  
speakers connected to the receiver by a  
simple operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV.  
System Power-Off  
When you turn the TV off, using the power  
button on the TV’s remote control, the  
receiver and the connected equipment turn  
off automatically.  
You can also use the receiver’s remote  
control to turn off the TV.  
TV  
Sets System  
Audio Control  
to on  
Receiver  
• Turns on (if in  
standby mode)  
• Switches to  
appropriate  
TV ?/1  
HDMI input  
Press TV ?/1.  
The TV, receiver and the connected  
equipment are turned off.  
Minimizes TV  
volume  
Outputs TV sound  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
Notes  
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to  
on before using the System Power-Off function.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the TV.  
• Depending on the condition of the connected  
equipment, it may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected equipment.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically activate to  
output TV sound through the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if  
you turn off the receiver, the sound will  
output from the TV speakers.  
• When you enjoy the TV sound from the  
speakers connected to the receiver, you  
can adjust the volume or turn off the  
sound temporarily by using the TV’s  
remote control.  
Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
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Scene Select  
Remote Easy Control  
The optimum picture quality and sound  
field are selected automatically according  
to the scene selected on your TV.  
You can use the TV remote control to  
operate the menu of the receiver.  
For details on the operation, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
Select the receiver (AV AMP)  
recognized by the TV.  
Note  
Notes  
The sound field may not switch depending on the  
TV.  
• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV  
AMP)” by the TV.  
• Your TV must be compatible with the link  
menu.  
• Depending on the type of TV, some of the  
operations may not be available.  
Correspondence table  
Scene setting on the TV  
Sound field  
HD-D.C.S.  
Sports  
Cinema  
Sports  
Music  
Live Concert  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
Animation  
Photo  
Game  
Graphics  
Home Theatre Control  
If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible  
TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for  
Internet based applications appears on the  
connected TV.  
You can switch an input of the receiver or  
switch sound fields by using your TV’s  
remote control. You can also adjust the  
level of the center speaker or the  
subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Dual  
Mono” (page 63) or “A/V Sync.”  
Note  
To use the Home Theatre Control function, your  
TV must be able to access a broadband service.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
your TV.  
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Notes  
• Based on the input, “------” appears on the  
display panel, and other modes cannot be  
selected.  
Other Operations  
• When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio  
input is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select  
other modes.  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
Using other audio input  
jacks  
When you connect equipment to both  
digital and analog audio input jacks on the  
receiver, you can fix the audio input mode  
to either of them, or switch from one to the  
other, depending on the type of material  
you intend to watch.  
(Audio Input Assign)  
You can reassign the digital input jacks to  
other input if the default settings of the  
jacks do not correspond to your connected  
equipment.  
After you have reassigned the input jacks,  
you can use the input button (or INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the  
equipment you connected.  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver to select the input.  
You can also use the input buttons on  
the remote control.  
2
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on  
the receiver to select the audio  
input mode.  
Example:  
When you connect the DVD player to the  
OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack.  
– Assign theOPTICALIN1 (SAT/CATV)  
jack to “DVD”.  
The selected audio input mode appears  
on the display panel.  
AUTO: Gives priority to digital  
audio signals. If there are more than  
one digital connection, HDMI audio  
signals have priority.  
If there are no digital audio signals,  
analog audio signals are selected.  
When TV input is selected, priority  
is given to the Audio Return  
Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV  
is not compatible with the ARC  
function, the digital optical audio  
signals are selected.  
If the Control for HDMI functions of  
both the receiver and the TV are not  
activated, the ARC does not work.  
OPT: Specifies the digital audio  
signals input to the OPTICAL jack.  
COAX: Specifies the digital audio  
signals input to the COAXIAL jack.  
ANALOG: Specifies the analog  
audio signals input to the AUDIO IN  
(L/R) jacks.  
1
2
3
4
5
Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
.
Select “Input Settings”, then press  
.
Select “Audio Input Assign”, then  
press  
.
Select the input name you want to  
assign.  
Select the audio signals you want  
to assign to the input which you  
have selected in step 4 using V/v/  
B/b.  
6
Press  
.
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Input name  
BD  
DVD  
GAME  
SAT/  
CATV  
VIDEO  
SA-CD/  
CD  
Assignable  
audio input  
jacks  
OPT1  
OPT2  
COAX  
None  
a
a
a
a*  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a*  
a
a*  
a*  
a*  
a
a*  
* Default setting  
Notes  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.  
• One reassignment is allowed for each input.  
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Using a bi-amplifier  
connection  
Reverting back to the  
factory default settings  
You can clear all memorized settings and  
revert the receiver back to the factory  
default settings by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can  
also be used to initialize the receiver before  
you use it for the first time.  
1
Press HOME.  
The menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
2
Select “Settings”, then press  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
3
4
Select “Speaker”, then press  
.
Select “Speaker Pattern”, then  
?/1  
press  
.
5
Select the appropriate speaker  
pattern so that there are no  
surround back speakers and front  
high speakers, then press  
.
6
7
Select “SB Assign”, then press  
or b.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Select “Bi-Amp”, then press  
The same signals output from the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can  
be output from the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/  
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.  
.
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
The “CLEARING” appears on the  
display panel for a while, then changes  
to “CLEARED!”.  
Changes or adjustments made to the  
settings are now reset to the defaults.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME to display the home menu,  
then press HOME again.  
Notes  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” before you  
perform Auto Calibration.  
• If you set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp”, the  
speaker level and distance settings of the  
surround back speakers and front high speakers  
become invalid, and those of the front speakers  
are used.  
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3
4
Select the menu item you want,  
then press  
Example: When you select “Speaker  
Settings”.  
.
Adjusting Settings  
Using the Settings menu  
You can adjust various settings for  
speakers, surround effects, etc. using the  
Settings menu.  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN  
O
Select the parameter you want,  
then press  
.
HOME  
To return to the previous  
screen  
Press RETURN O.  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME to display the home menu,  
then press HOME again.  
2
Select “Settings” from the menu,  
then press  
mode.  
to enter the menu  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
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Settings menu list  
Settings  
Easy Setup  
Speaker Settings  
Auto Calibration  
Calibration Type  
Full Flat  
Engineer  
Front Ref.  
Off  
Speaker Pattern  
SB Assign  
Level  
Manual Setup  
Distance  
Size*  
Crossover Freq.  
Test Tone  
Distance Unit  
feet  
meter  
Audio Settings  
Night Mode  
Equalizer  
Sound Field  
A/V Sync.  
Auto Volume  
Dual Mono  
D. Range Comp.  
HDMI Settings  
Control for HDMI  
Pass Through  
HDMI Audio Out  
Subwoofer Level  
Fast View  
Input Settings  
Input Mode  
Input Edit  
Audio Input Assign  
Name In  
System Settings  
Language  
Auto Standby  
Note  
Menu parameters displayed on the TV screen vary, depending on the current settings or the status of the  
selected icon.  
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3 Save the measurement result.  
Select “Save&Exit” in step 3.  
Easy Setup  
Note  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions  
If you reposition your speaker, we recommend  
that you perform Auto Calibration again to  
enjoy the surround sound.  
Tips  
• You can change the unit of distance in  
“Distance Unit” in the Speaker Settings  
menu (page 62).  
• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is  
determined by the low frequency  
characteristics. The measurement results  
may vary, depending on the position of the  
optimizer microphone and speakers, and the  
shape of the room. It is recommended that  
you apply the measurement results.  
However, you can change those settings in  
the Speaker Settings menu. Save the  
measurement results first, then try to change  
the settings.  
Speaker Settings menu  
You can adjust each speaker manually.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels after  
the Auto Calibration is completed.  
Note  
The speaker settings are only for the current  
seating position.  
x Auto Calibration  
Lets you perform Auto Calibration from  
your seating position.  
To check the Auto Calibration  
results  
To check error code or warning message  
proceed with the following steps.  
1 Follow the instructions on the TV  
screen, then press  
.
The measurement starts in five seconds.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds with a test  
tone.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the screen switches.  
Select “WRN Check” in step 2 in “Auto  
If a warning message appears, check the  
message and use the receiver without  
change.  
.
Note  
If an error code appears on the screen, see  
Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration  
again.  
2 Select the item you want, then press  
When an error code appears  
Check the error and perform Auto  
Calibration again.  
.
Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration  
again.  
1 Press  
“Retry ?” appears on the TV screen.  
2 Select “Yes”, then press  
.
Save&Exit: Save the measurement  
results and exits the setting process.  
WRN Check: Displays warning  
related to the measurement results. See  
.
3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Auto  
Exit: Exits the setting process without  
saving the measurement results.  
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Message list after Auto  
Calibration measurement  
Display and explanation  
Display and explanation  
Warning 41  
Warning 42  
The input from the microphone is too big.  
• The distance between the speaker and the  
microphone may be too close. Set them  
apart and perform the measurement again.  
Error 30  
Headphones are connected to the PHONES  
jack on the receiver. Remove the headphones  
and perform the Auto Calibration again.  
Warning 43  
Error 31  
The distance and position of a subwoofer  
cannot be detected. This may be caused by  
noise. Try to perform the measurement in a  
quiet environment.  
The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other  
speaker settings and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
Error 32  
Error 33  
No Warning  
There is no warning information.  
Speakers were not detected or not connected  
properly.  
Tip  
• None of the front speakers are connected or  
only one front speaker is connected.  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results may vary. However, there  
will be no problems even if you continue to use  
the receiver with that value.  
• Either the surround left or surround right  
speaker is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers or front high  
speakers are connected even though  
surround speakers are not connected.  
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.  
• The surround back speaker is connected only  
to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-  
AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B R  
terminals. When you connect only one  
surround back speaker, connect it to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/  
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B L terminals.  
• Either the front left high or front right high  
speaker is not connected.  
The optimizer microphone is not connected.  
Make sure that the optimizer microphone is  
connected properly and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
If the optimizer microphone is connected  
properly but the error code still appears, the  
optimizer microphone cable may be  
damaged.  
x Calibration Type  
Lets you select the calibration type after  
you have performed the Auto Calibration  
and saved the settings.  
Full Flat: Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each speaker flat.  
Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening  
room standard” frequency characteristics.  
Front Ref.: Adjusts the characteristics of  
all the speakers to match the  
characteristics of the front speaker.  
Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer  
level to off.  
x Speaker Pattern  
Lets you select the speaker pattern  
according to the speaker system which you  
are using.  
x SB Assign (Surround back  
speaker assign)  
Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT  
B terminals for a bi-amplifier or speakers  
front B connection.  
Warning 40  
The measurement process has completed with  
high noise level detection. You may be able to  
achieve better results if you try in a quiet  
environment again.  
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Speaker B: If you connect an additional  
front speaker system to the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT  
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals, select  
“Speaker B”.  
Bi-Amp: If you connect front speakers to  
the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals using a bi-amplifier  
Note  
When one of the sound fields for music is  
selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if  
all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker  
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output  
from the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to  
“Small”.  
– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,  
“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz  
Height”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “Portable Audio” is  
selected.  
connection, select “Bi-Amp”.  
Off: If you connect surround back or  
front high speakers to the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT  
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals, select “Off”.  
To adjust the distance from the  
seating position to each speaker  
You can adjust the distance from the  
seating position to each speaker (front left/  
right, front left/right high, center, surround  
left/right, surround back left/right,  
subwoofer).  
Note  
When you change the connection from a bi-  
amplifier or speakers front B to surround back or  
front high speakers connection, set the “SB  
Assign” to “Off”, then set up the speakers again.  
61).  
1 Select the speaker which you want to  
adjust the distance from the seating  
position, then press  
2 Select the parameter under  
“Distance”, then press  
3 Adjust the distance of the selected  
speaker, then press  
You can adjust the distance from  
1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches  
to 32 feet 9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch)  
intervals.  
.
x Manual Setup  
Lets you adjust each speaker manually on  
the “Manual Setup” screen. You can also  
adjust the speaker levels after the Auto  
Calibration is completed.  
.
.
To adjust the speaker level  
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front  
left/right, front left/right high, center,  
surround left/right, surround back left/  
right, subwoofer).  
1 Select the speaker which you want to  
adjust the level, then press  
Notes  
• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some  
parameters may not be available.  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
.
2 Select the parameter under “Level”,  
then press  
3 Adjust the level of the selected  
speaker, then press  
.
To adjust the size of each speaker  
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/  
right, front left/right high, center, surround  
left/right, surround back left/right) size.  
1 Select the speaker which you want to  
.
You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB  
to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.  
adjust the size, then press  
2 Select the parameter under “Size”,  
then press  
3 Adjust the size of the selected  
speaker, then press  
.
.
.
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Large: If you connect large speakers  
that will effectively reproduce bass  
frequencies, select “Large”. Normally,  
select “Large”.  
Small: If the sound is distorted, or you  
feel a lack of surround effects when  
using multi channel surround sound,  
select “Small” to activate the bass  
redirection circuitry and output the  
bass frequencies of each channel from  
the subwoofer or other “Large”  
speakers.  
x Crossover Freq. (Speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency  
of speakers that the speaker size has been  
set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings  
menu. Measured speaker crossover  
frequency is set for each speaker after the  
Auto Calibration.  
1 Select the speaker parameter under  
the speaker which you want to adjust  
the crossover frequency, then press  
.
Note  
2 Adjust the value, then press  
.
This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
x Test Tone  
Lets you select the test tone type on the  
“Test Tone” screen.  
Tips  
• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that  
channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding  
bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other  
“Large” speakers.  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press 2+/–. You can also use MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen  
during adjustment.  
However, since bass sound has a certain amount  
of directionality, it is best not to cut it, 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 equalizer to boost  
the bass levels.  
To output test tone from each  
speaker  
You can output test tone from the speakers  
in sequence.  
1 Select “Test Tone”, then press  
.
2 Select “Test Tone” again, then press  
.
3 Adjust the parameter, then press  
.
• Off  
Auto: The test tone is output from each  
speaker in sequence.  
• The surround back speakers will be set to the  
same setting as that of the surround speakers.  
• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the  
center, surround, and surround back/front high  
speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.  
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front  
speakers are automatically set to “Large”.  
4 Select the speaker which you want to  
adjust the speaker level, then press  
.
5 Adjust the level of the selected  
speaker, then press  
.
x Distance Unit  
Lets you select the unit of measurement for  
setting distances.  
feet: The distance is displayed in feet.  
meter: The distance is displayed in  
meters.  
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x Auto Volume  
This receiver can adjust the volume  
automatically depending on the input  
signal or content from the connected  
equipment.  
This function is useful, for example, when  
the sound of a commercial is louder than  
the TV programs.  
Audio Settings menu  
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit  
your preference.  
x Night Mode  
Lets you retain a theater-like environment  
at low volume levels. For details, see  
On  
• Off  
Notes  
• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you  
turn on/off this function.  
• As this function is available only when Dolby  
Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,  
the sound may suddenly increase when you  
switch to other formats.  
x Equalizer  
Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for  
front speakers. For details, see “Adjusting  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
received.  
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS  
96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio signals are being  
received.  
x Sound Field  
Lets you select a sound effect applied to  
input signals. For details, see “Enjoying  
You can set the function for each input  
independently.  
x A/V Sync. (Synchronizes  
audio with video output)  
Lets you delay the output of audio to  
minimize the time gap between audio  
output and visual display.  
On (Delay time: 60 ms): The audio  
output is delayed so that the time gap  
between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized.  
x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want  
when you listen to the dual audio of a  
digital broadcast when available. This  
feature only functions for Dolby Digital  
sources.  
Main/Sub: Sound of the main language  
will be output through the front left  
speaker and sound of the sub language  
will be output through the front right  
speaker simultaneously.  
Off (Delay time: 0 ms): The audio output  
is not delayed.  
Notes  
• This function is useful when you use a large  
LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
• The delay time may vary depending on audio  
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker  
distance settings.  
Main: Sound of the main language will  
be output.  
Sub: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
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Auto: When the TV is turned on while  
the receiver is in the standby mode, the  
receiver outputs HDMI signals from the  
receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony  
recommends this setting if you use a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony TV.  
This setting saves power in the standby  
mode when compared with the “On”  
setting.  
x D.Range Comp. (Dynamic  
Range Compression)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of  
the soundtrack. This may be useful when  
you want to watch movies at low volumes  
late at night. Dynamic range compression  
is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.  
On: The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
Auto: The dynamic range is compressed  
automatically.  
Note  
This setting can only work when “Control for  
HDMI” is set to “On”.  
Off: The dynamic range is not  
compressed.  
Off: The receiver does not output HDMI  
signals when in standby mode. Turn on  
the receiver to enjoy the connected  
equipment’s source on the TV. This  
setting saves power in the standby mode  
when compared with the “On” setting.  
* For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and  
Taiwan models only.  
HDMI Settings menu  
You can adjust the required settings for  
equipment connected to the HDMI jack.  
Note  
When “Auto” is selected, it may take a little more  
time for the image and sound to be output to the  
TV than when “On” is selected.  
x Control for HDMI  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI  
function on or off. For details, see  
• On  
• Off  
x HDMI Audio Out  
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output  
from the playback equipment connected to  
the receiver via an HDMI connection.  
AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the  
playback equipment are only output to  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Multi channel sound can be played back  
as it is.  
Notes  
• When you set “Control for HDMI” to “On”,  
“HDMI Audio Out” may be changed  
automatically.  
• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1  
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights  
up in amber if “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“On”.  
Note  
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s  
speaker when “HDMI Audio Out” is set to  
AMP”.  
x Pass Through  
TV+AMP: The sound is output from  
TV’s speaker and the speakers connected  
to the receiver.  
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the  
TV even when the receiver is in standby  
mode.  
Notes  
On*: When the receiver is in the standby  
mode, the receiver continuously outputs  
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI  
TV OUT jack.  
• The sound quality of the playback equipment  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as  
the number of channels, and the sampling  
frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers,  
the sound output from the receiver is also in  
stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back  
multi channel source.  
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• When you connect the receiver to a video  
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be  
output from the receiver. In this case, select  
“AMP”.  
Watch+Listen: Displays an input to both  
the Watch and Listen menus.  
x Audio Input Assign  
Lets you set the audio input jack(s)  
assigned to each input.  
x Subwoofer Level  
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to  
0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are  
input via an HDMI connection. You can set  
the level for each input to which an HDMI  
input jack is assigned independently.  
Auto: Automatically sets the level to  
0 dB or +10 dB, depending on the audio  
stream.  
x Name In  
Lets you enter a name of up to 8 characters  
for inputs and display it.  
It is more recognizable having the  
equipment named on the display than the  
jacks.  
• +10 dB  
• 0 dB  
1 Select “Name In”, then press  
2 Select the input you want to name,  
then press  
.
x Fast View  
.
Lets you set the operation of Fast View.  
Auto: You can select HDMI input faster  
than the normal selection.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character, then press b.  
Off: Fast View and PREVIEW (HDMI)  
functions are not available.  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing B/b.  
4 Repeat step 3 to input a character  
one by one, then press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
Input Settings menu  
You can adjust the settings for the  
connections of the receiver and other  
equipment.  
System Settings menu  
You can adjust the settings of the receiver.  
x Input Mode  
Lets you fix the audio input mode when  
you connect equipment to both digital and  
analog audio input jacks.  
x Language  
Lets you select the language for the  
messages on the screen.  
• English  
• French  
• German  
• Spanish  
x Input Edit  
Lets you set the following items for each  
input.  
Watch: Displays an input to the Watch  
menu.  
Listen: Displays an input to the Listen  
menu.  
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x Auto Standby  
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B or RETURN O.  
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby  
mode automatically when you do not  
operate the receiver or when there is no  
signals input to the receiver.  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
On: Switches to standby mode after  
approximately 30 minutes.  
Off: Does not switch to standby mode.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear  
dimmed on the display panel. This means that  
they are either unavailable or fixed and  
unchangeable.  
Notes  
• This function does not work when “FM” or  
“AM” input is selected.  
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep  
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has  
priority.  
Operating without using  
the OSD  
You can operate this receiver using the  
display panel even if the TV is not  
connected to the receiver.  
AMP MENU  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN  
O
Using the menu on the  
display panel  
1
2
3
4
Press AMP MENU.  
The menu is displayed on the display  
panel of the receiver.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
menu you want, then press  
b.  
or  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust, then  
press  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
setting you want, then press  
or b.  
.
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus,  
see page 57.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Auto Calibration  
settings  
Auto Calibration start  
[A.CAL START]  
[<AUTO CAL>]  
a)  
Auto Calibration type  
[CAL TYPE]  
FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,  
FRONT REF, OFF  
b)  
c)  
Level settings  
[<LEVEL>]  
Test tone  
OFF, AUTO xxx  
[TEST TONE]  
b)  
Front left speaker level  
[FL LEVEL]  
FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Front right speaker level  
[FR LEVEL]  
FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LEVEL]  
CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LEVEL]  
SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LEVEL]  
SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround back speaker level  
[SB LEVEL]  
SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround back left speaker level  
[SBL LEVEL]  
SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
Surround back right speaker  
level  
SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
[SBR LEVEL]  
b)  
Front left high speaker level  
[LH LEVEL]  
LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Front right high speaker level  
[RH LEVEL]  
RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Subwoofer level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Speaker settings  
[<SPEAKER>]  
Speaker pattern  
[SP PATTERN]  
5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns)  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF  
b)  
b)  
Front speakers size  
[FRT SIZE]  
Center speaker size  
[CNT SIZE]  
b)  
Surround speakers size  
[SUR SIZE]  
b)  
Front high speakers size  
[FH SIZE]  
d)  
Surround back speaker assign  
[SB ASSIGN]  
b)  
Front left speaker distance  
[FL DIST.]  
FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m  
(FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Front right speaker distance  
[FR DIST.]  
FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m  
(FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Center speaker distance  
[CNT DIST.]  
CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m  
(CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround left speaker distance  
[SL DIST.]  
SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m  
(SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround right speaker distance  
[SR DIST.]  
SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m  
(SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround back speaker distance  
[SB DIST.]  
SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m  
(SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
Surround back left speaker  
distance  
[SBL DIST.]  
SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m  
(SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround back right speaker  
distance  
[SBR DIST.]  
SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m  
(SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
b)  
Front left high speaker distance  
[LH DIST.]  
LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m  
(LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Front right high speaker distance RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m  
(RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
[RH DIST.]  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
b)  
Subwoofer distance  
[SW DIST.]  
SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m  
(SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
Distance unit  
[DIST. UNIT]  
FEET, METER  
Front speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[FRT CROSS]  
Center speaker crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[CNT CROSS]  
Surround speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[SUR CROSS]  
Front high speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[FH CROSS]  
Input settings  
[<INPUT>]  
Input mode  
[INPUT MODE]  
AUTO, OPT, COAX, ANALOG  
Naming inputs  
[NAME IN]  
For details, see “Name In”  
Digital audio input assignment  
[A. ASSIGN]  
For details, see “Using other audio  
f)  
Surround settings  
[<SURROUND>]  
Effect level  
DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO  
[HD-D.C.S. TYP]  
EQ settings  
[<EQ>]  
Front speakers bass level  
[BASS]  
BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB  
(1 dB interval)  
Front speakers treble level  
[TREBLE]  
TREBLE –10 dB to TREBLE  
+10 dB (1 dB interval)  
Tuner settings  
[<TUNER>]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
STEREO, MONO  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
Audio settings  
[<AUDIO>]  
Night mode  
[NIGHT MODE]  
NIGHT ON, NIGHT OFF  
Synchronizes audio with video  
output  
SYNC ON, SYNC OFF  
[A/V SYNC]  
Advanced auto volume  
[AUTO VOL]  
A. VOL ON, A. VOL OFF  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Digital broadcast language  
selection  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  
[DUAL MONO]  
Dynamic range compression  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. ON, COMP. AUTO,  
COMP. OFF  
HDMI settings  
[<HDMI>]  
Control for HDMI  
[CTRL: HDMI]  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
g)  
Pass Through  
[PASS THRU]  
ON , AUTO, OFF  
HDMI audio out  
[AUDIO OUT]  
AMP, TV+AMP  
HDMI subwoofer level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB  
AUTO, OFF  
Fast view  
[FAST VIEW]  
System settings  
[<SYSTEM>]  
Auto standby mode  
[AUTO STBY]  
STBY ON, STBY OFF  
Version  
[VER. X.XXX]  
h)  
a) You can select this setting only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings.  
b) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available.  
c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).  
d) You can only select this parameter if “Speaker Pattern” is not set to a setting with surround back or  
front high speakers.  
e) You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to “SMALL”.  
f) You can only select this parameter if you select “HD-D.C.S.” as sound field.  
g) For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Taiwan models only.  
h) X.XXX represent a version number.  
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To view the information on  
the display panel  
The display panel provides various  
information of the receiver status such as  
sound field.  
Using the Remote Control  
Reassigning the input  
button  
You can change the default settings of the  
input buttons to suit the equipment in your  
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-  
ray Disc player to the SAT/CATV jack on  
the receiver, you can set the SAT/CATV  
button on this remote to control the Blu-ray  
Disc player.  
1 Select the input for which you want to  
check the information.  
2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the  
display will change cyclically as  
follows.  
Index name of the input1) t Input you  
selected t Sound field currently  
applied2) t Volume level t Stream  
information3)  
Note  
You cannot reassign the TV, TUNER and USB  
input buttons.  
When listening to FM and AM  
radio  
TV ?/1  
Preset station name1) t Frequency t  
Sound field currently applied2) t  
Volume level  
Input  
buttons  
When receiving RDS  
broadcasts  
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan  
models only)  
Program Service name or preset station  
name1) t Frequency, band and preset  
number t Sound field currently  
applied2) t Volume level  
Numeric  
buttons  
1) Index name appears only when you have  
assigned one to the input or preset station.  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered or it is same as the  
input name.  
1
2
While holding down the input  
button of which you want to  
change the assignment, hold down  
TV ?/1.  
Example: While holding down SAT/  
CATV, hold down TV ?/1.  
2) “PURE.DIRECT” appears when Pure Direct  
function is activated.  
3) Stream information may not be displayed.  
With the TV ?/1 button held,  
release the input button.  
Example: With the TV ?/1 button  
held, release SAT/CATV.  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for  
some languages.  
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Referring to the following table,  
press the correspondingbutton for  
the category you want, then  
release TV ?/1.  
Example: Press 1, then release TV ?/1.  
Now you can use the SAT/CATV  
button to control the Blu-ray Disc  
player.  
Resetting the input  
buttons  
?/1  
TV INPUT  
Categories  
Press  
Blu-ray Disc player  
(command mode BD1)  
1
a)  
a)  
Blu-ray Disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
2
3
4
5
6
2–  
DVD player  
(command mode DVD1)  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
b)  
VCR  
c)  
(command mode VTR3)  
1
2
While holding down 2 –, press  
and hold ?/1, then press TV INPUT.  
CD player  
a) For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray  
Disc recorder.  
Release all buttons.  
The input buttons are reset to the  
default settings.  
b) Sony DVD recorders are operated with a  
DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with  
the DVD recorders.  
c) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3  
setting which corresponds to VHS.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent heat  
buildup and prolong the life of the  
receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
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.  
• Do not place anything on top of the  
cabinet that might block the ventilation  
holes and cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the  
receiver is being used in combination  
with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may  
suffer. This is especially likely when  
using an indoor antenna (aerial).  
Therefore, we recommend using an  
outdoor antenna (aerial).)  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that  
the operating voltage is identical with  
your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
unit itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for  
a long time, be sure to disconnect the  
receiver from the wall outlet. To  
• 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.  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the  
cord.  
• (USA and Canada models 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.  
On operation  
Before connecting other equipment, be sure  
to turn 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.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To  
avoid burning yourself, do not touch the  
cabinet.  
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No 3D image appears on the TV.  
Troubleshooting  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 3D images may not be  
displayed.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use  
this troubleshooting guide to help you  
remedy the problem. Should any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Note that if service personnel changes  
some parts during repair, these parts may  
be retained.  
No 4K image appears on the TV.  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 4K images may not be  
displayed. Check the video capability  
and setting of your TV and video  
equipment. Also, make sure to connect  
the video equipment to 4K available  
HDMI IN jack of this receiver.  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no image output from the TV.  
Power  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, image is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned  
off the receiver. If you are enjoying  
other equipment, play the equipment  
and perform the One-Touch Play  
operation, or turn on the receiver to  
select the HDMI equipment you want  
to enjoy.  
The receiver is turned off  
automatically.  
• “Auto Standby” is set to “On”  
• The Sleep Timer function is working  
• “PROTECTOR” is working (page 80).  
• (For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia  
and Taiwan models only)  
Image  
Make sure “Pass Through” is set to  
“On” in the HDMI Settings menu if  
you connect equipment not compatible  
with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the  
receiver (page 64).  
No image appears on the TV.  
• Select the appropriate input using the  
input buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
• Move your audio equipment away  
from the TV.  
• Make sure that cables are correctly and  
securely connected to equipment.  
• Depending on the playback  
equipment, you may need to set up the  
equipment. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with each  
equipment.  
The OSD menu does not appear on the  
TV screen.  
• Press HOME to turn the OSD on.  
• Check that the TV is connected  
correctly.  
• Depending on the TV, the OSD menu  
may take some time to appear on the  
TV screen.  
Display panel is turned off.  
• If PURE DIRECT indicator lights up,  
press PURE DIRECT to turn off the  
• Press DIMMER on the receiver to  
adjust the brightness of the display  
panel.  
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI  
cable when you view images or listen  
to sound, especially for the 1080p,  
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
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• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe  
them with a cloth slightly moistened  
with alcohol.  
Sound  
There is no sound, no matter which  
equipment is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from specific  
speakers.  
• Check that all connecting cords are  
inserted to their input/output jacks for  
the respective jacks of the receiver,  
speakers and the equipment.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
equipment are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME  
control is not set to “VOL MIN”.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set  
to “SPK OFF” (page 60).  
• Check that headphones are not  
connected to the receiver.  
• 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 equipment 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 equipment.  
If both channels are output from the  
headphones, the front speaker may not  
be connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check the connection of the front  
speaker which is not outputting any  
sound.  
• Make sure you have connected to both  
the L and R jacks of an analog  
equipment, analog equipment requires  
both L and R jack connections. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 61).  
• Check that the speaker settings are  
appropriate for the setup using the  
“Auto Calibration” or “Speaker  
Pattern” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
Then check that sound is output from  
each speaker correctly, using “Test  
Tone” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
Surround EX information.  
• Press  
on the remote control to  
cancel the muting function.  
• Try pressing the input button on the  
remote control or turning the INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver to select  
the equipment of your choice  
• When you want to listen to the sound  
from the TV speaker, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the  
HDMI Settings menu (page 64). If you  
cannot play back multi channel audio  
source, set to “AMP”. However, the  
sound will not output through the TV  
speaker.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of  
channels or audio format of audio  
output signals from the playback  
equipment is switched.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
subwoofer.  
• Depending on the selected sound field,  
no sound will be available from the  
subwoofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “Large”  
and “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6  
Music” is selected, there is no sound  
from the subwoofer.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment  
are connected securely.  
• 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 equipment away  
from the TV.  
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• The image resolution of the playback  
equipment may need to be at certain  
settings before you can enjoy Multi  
Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the playback  
equipment.  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with  
the System Audio Control function.  
• If the TV does not have System Audio  
Control function, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” settings in HDMI Settings  
menu to  
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to  
the sound from the TV speaker and  
receiver.  
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the receiver.  
• When you connect the receiver to a  
video equipment (projector, etc.),  
sound may not be output from the  
receiver. In this case, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI  
Settings menu (page 64).  
• If you cannot listen to the sound of the  
equipment connected to the receiver  
while TV input is selected on the  
receiver  
– Be sure to change the input of the  
receiver to HDMI when you want to  
watch a program on the equipment  
connected via HDMI connection to  
the receiver.  
– Change the TV channel when you  
want to watch a TV broadcast.  
– Be sure to select the correct  
equipment or input you want when  
you watch a program from the  
equipment connected to the TV.  
Refer to the operating instructions of  
the TV on this operation.  
There is no sound from a specific  
equipment.  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for  
that equipment.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into  
the jacks on both the receiver and the  
equipment.  
• Check the INPUT MODE (page 54).  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
equipment.  
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio  
CD by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback  
equipment, you may need to set up the  
HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer  
to the operating instructions supplied  
with each equipment.  
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI  
cable when you view images or listen  
to sound, especially for the 1080p,  
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
• Audio signals (format, sampling  
frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted  
from an HDMI jack may be suppressed  
by the connected equipment. Check  
the setup of the connected equipment if  
the image is poor or the sound does not  
come out of the equipment connected  
via the HDMI cable.  
• When the connected equipment is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or  
the sound from the HDMI TV OUT  
jack may be distorted or may not be  
output. If this is the case, check the  
specification of the connected  
equipment.  
• Check that the “Analog Direct” is not  
being used.  
• When using the Control for HDMI  
function, you cannot control the  
connected equipment using TV’s  
remote control.  
• Set the image resolution of the  
playback equipment to more than  
720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate  
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD).  
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– Depending on the connected  
equipment and TV, you may need to  
set up the equipment and TV. Refer  
to the operating instructions  
supplied with each equipment and  
TV.  
– Change the input of the receiver to  
the HDMI input connected to the  
equipment.  
A test tone is not output from the  
speakers.  
• The speaker cords may not be  
connected securely. Check to see if  
they are connected securely and cannot  
be disconnected by pulling on them  
slightly.  
• The speaker cords may have short-  
circuit problem.  
• Check that the selected digital audio  
input jack is not reassigned to other  
A test tone is output from a different  
speaker than the speaker displayed on  
the TV screen.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• The speaker pattern set up is incorrect.  
Make sure that the speaker  
connections and the speaker pattern  
match correctly.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the sound level parameters  
using the Speaker Settings menu.  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no sound output from the TV.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, sound is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned  
off the receiver. If you are enjoying  
other equipment, play the equipment  
and perform the One-Touch Play  
operation, or turn on the receiver to  
select the HDMI equipment you want  
to enjoy.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are  
playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or  
DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player,  
etc., to the digital input jacks of this  
receiver, make sure the digital audio  
output setting of the connected  
equipment is available.  
• Set “HDMI Audio Out” to “AMP” in  
the HDMI Settings menu (page 64).  
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio  
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM  
only with an HDMI connection.  
• (For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia  
and Taiwan models only)  
Make sure “Pass Through” is set to  
“On” in the HDMI Settings menu if  
you connect equipment not compatible  
with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the  
receiver (page 64).  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure you have selected the sound  
field for movie or music (page 45).  
• Sound fields do not function when  
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio or Dolby  
TrueHD with sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
Tuner  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not  
supplied) to connect the receiver to an  
outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown  
below.  
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iPod/iPhone  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
Receiver  
The sound is distorted.  
• Press 2 – on the remote control  
repeatedly.  
• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/  
iPhone to “Off” or “Flat”.  
There is no sound from the iPod/  
iPhone.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the  
antennas (aerials) and connect an  
external antenna (aerial), if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is  
too weak with automatic tuning. Use  
direct tuning.  
• Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and  
connect the iPod/iPhone again.  
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.  
• Check that the receiver is turned on.  
• Make sure the iPod/iPhone is  
connected firmly.  
• Make sure you set the tuning scale  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning) (page 43).  
• No stations have been preset or the  
preset stations have been cleared  
(when tuning by scanning preset  
stations is used). Preset the stations  
• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly on the remote control so  
that the frequency appears on the  
display panel.  
The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated.  
• Check that you have removed the  
protect case of the iPod/iPhone.  
• Depending on the contents of the iPod/  
iPhone, it may take time to start  
playback.  
• Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and  
connect the iPod/iPhone again.  
• You are using an unsupported iPod/  
models” (page 36) for the supported  
device types.  
RDS does not work.*  
The ring volume of the iPhone does not  
change.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
• The station you tuned to is not  
transmitting the RDS signal or the  
signal strength is weak.  
• Adjust the ring volume using the  
controls on the iPhone.  
USB device  
The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.*  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
• The service may be temporarily out of  
order. Contact the radio station and  
find out whether they actually provide  
the service in question.  
• If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
(page 39) for the supported device  
types.  
* Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.  
– The USB device is not recognized.  
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– File or folder names are not  
displayed on this receiver.  
– Playback is not possible.  
– The sound skips.  
– There is noise.  
– A distorted sound is output.  
“Reading” is displayed for an extended  
time, or it takes a long time before  
playback starts.  
• The reading process can take a long  
time in the following cases.  
– There are many folders or files on  
the USB device.  
– The file structure is extremely  
complex.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
– The internal memory is fragmented.  
Thus, we recommend following these  
guidelines.  
– Total folders on USB device: 256 or  
less (including “ROOT” folder)  
– Total files per folder: 256 or less.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted  
sound.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• The music data itself contains noise, or  
the sound is distorted.  
The USB device is not recognized.  
• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect  
the USB device. Turn on the receiver  
again and reconnect the USB device.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
• The USB device does not work  
properly. Refer to the USB device  
operating instructions on how to deal  
with this problem.  
Audio file cannot be played back.  
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot  
be played back.  
• The audio file is a multiple track audio  
file.  
• Some AAC files may not be played  
back correctly.  
• WMA files in Windows Media Audio  
Lossless and Professional format  
cannot be played back.  
• USB device formatted with file  
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
• If you use partitioned USB device,  
only audio files on the first partition  
can be played back.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels  
(including “ROOT” folder).  
• The number of folders has exceeded  
256 (including “ROOT” folder).  
• The number of files in a folder has  
exceeded 256.  
Playback does not start.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
• Press N to start playback.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
into the (USB) port.  
• The USB device is being connected  
upside down. Connect the USB device  
in the correct orientation.  
Erroneous display.  
• The data stored in the USB device may  
have been corrupted.  
• The character codes that can be  
displayed by this receiver are as  
follows:  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB device may not support all of  
these FAT.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of each USB device or contact  
the manufacturer.  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
– Lower cases (a to z)  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
– Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `)  
Other characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
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“BRAVIA” Sync (Control  
for HDMI)  
Remote control  
The remote control does not function.  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Point the remote control at the remote  
control sensor on the receiver  
• Remove any obstacles in the path  
between the remote control and the  
receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote  
control with new ones, if they are  
weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input  
on the remote control.  
• Check the HDMI connection  
• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set  
to “On” in HDMI Settings menu.  
• Make sure the connected equipment is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings  
on the connected equipment. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the  
connected equipment.  
• If you unplug the HDMI cable or  
change the connection, repeat the  
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“Off”, the “BRAVIA” Sync does not  
work properly, even if the equipment  
is connected to the HDMI IN jack.  
• The types and the number of  
equipment which can be controlled by  
the “BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in  
the HDMI CEC standard as follows.  
– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to  
3 equipment  
– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3  
equipment  
– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4  
equipment (The receiver uses one of  
them for its OSD operations.)  
– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1  
equipment  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, a message appears  
on the display panel. You can check the  
condition of the system by the message. If  
any problem persists, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
PROTECTOR  
Irregular current is output to the  
speakers, or the receiver is covered and  
ventilation holes are blocked. The  
receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Remove the object  
covering the upper panel of the receiver,  
check the speaker connection and turn  
on the power again.  
USB FAIL  
An over current from the (USB) port  
was detected. The receiver will  
automatically turn off after a few  
seconds. Check the iPod/iPhone or USB  
device, then unplug it and turn on the  
power again.  
For other messages, see “Message list after  
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2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)  
145 W per channel  
Clearing the memory  
Reference sections  
1) Measured under the following conditions:  
To clear  
See  
Area  
Power  
requirements  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
USA, Canada, Taiwan 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Mexico  
127 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Europe, Australia  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
2) Reference power output for front, center,  
surround, surround back and front high  
speakers. Depending on the sound field settings  
and the source, there may be no sound output.  
Frequency response  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(USA model only)  
With 6 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.  
Analog  
10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with  
sound field and equalizer bypassed)  
Input  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms  
3)  
4)  
S/N : 105 dB (A, 500 mV  
)
Digital (Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Digital (Optical)  
Amplifier section  
Mexico model  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
90 W + 90 W  
1)  
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Output (Analog)  
SUBWOOFER  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
100 W + 100 W  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)  
140 W per channel  
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
1)  
4) Weighted network, input level.  
Other models  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
90 W + 90 W  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
105 W + 105 W  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
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AM tuner section  
General  
Tuning range  
Power requirements  
Area  
Tuning scale  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
Area  
Power  
requirements  
USA, Canada,  
Taiwan  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
USA, Canada, 530 kHz –  
531 kHz –  
1,710 kHz  
Mexico  
1,710 kHz  
Mexico  
Europe  
127 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Europe,  
Australia,  
Taiwan  
531 kHz –  
1,602 kHz  
Australia  
Antenna (aerial)  
Power consumption  
240 W  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W (When “Control for HDMI”  
(page 64) and “Pass Through” (page 64)  
are set to “Off”.)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
430 mm × 156 mm × 329.4 mm  
(17 in × 6 1/4 in × 13 in) including  
projecting parts and controls  
iPod/iPhone section  
DC 5V 1.0 A MAX  
Mass (Approx.)  
USB section  
Supported format*  
8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz)  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR  
WMA:  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
48 kbps – 192 kbps  
AAC:  
48 kbps – 320 kbps  
WAV:  
8 kHz – 48 kHz 16 bit PCM  
* Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
software, recording devices and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed.  
Transfer speed  
Full-speed  
Supported USB device  
Mass Storage Class  
Maximum current  
500 mA  
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