4-167-824-13(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DN610
©2010 Sony Corporation
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Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
About This Manual
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DN610. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manual, models of area code ECE is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “Models of area code ECE
only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
This 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.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
FRONT
A
CENTER
SURROUND
L
R
L
R
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 collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
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.
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SPEAKERS
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
Notice for customers: The following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in the countries
applying EU Directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
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On Copyrights
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and
Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS
logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
“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 trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
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About This Manual........................................3
Supplied accessories......................................6
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume
levels (NIGHT MODE) ......................... 49
Resetting sound fields to the initial
Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................16
2: Connecting the speakers..........................18
3: Connecting the TV ..................................20
4a: Connecting the audio components.........21
4b: Connecting the video components ........23
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............30
6: Connecting the AC power cord
settings ................................................... 49
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.......................... 50
Playing back components with one-touch
operation (One-Touch Play)................... 51
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(mains lead) ............................................30
Preparing the Receiver
(System Audio Control)......................... 52
Turning off the receiver with the TV
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................32
Adjusting the speaker levels
(System Power Off) ............................... 53
Enjoying movies with the optimum sound
Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable
(TEST TONE) ........................................36
Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs...................................................... 55
Enjoying sound/images from the components
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
Playback ......................................................37
Viewing information on the display ............38
Using the Sleep Timer .................................39
Recording ....................................................39
PORT ..................................................... 57
Using a bi-amplifier connection.................. 57
Using the setting menu ............................... 58
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................40
Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................42
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........44
(Models of area code CEK, ECE only)
Using the Remote
Changing the input button assignments ...... 69
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s
memory.................................................. 70
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Additional Information
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions (this manual)
• Quick Setup Guide
Glossary.......................................................71
Precautions ..................................................73
Troubleshooting...........................................74
Specifications...............................................79
Index............................................................81
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• Remote commander (1)
– RM-AAU073 (Models of area code CA2
only)
– RM-AAU075 (Models of area code CEK,
ECE only)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
?/1
qg
qf
qd
qs
qa
0
9
8
A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 31)
I AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 33)
J DISPLAY (page 38)
B Remote sensor
Receives signals from remote commander.
K DIMMER (page 69)
C White lamp
L INPUT MODE (page 55)
Lights up when the receiver is on.
Lights off when the receiver is off.
M 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC
(page 44)
D Display (page 8)
N SPEAKERS (page 31)
E MUTING (page 37)
O PHONES jack (page 75)
F INPUT SELECTOR +/– (page 37, 55)
G MASTER VOLUME (page 36, 37)
H VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 29)
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Indicators on the display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-
:
LFE
COAX
HDMI
OPT
DTS
ES
96/24 NEO 6
PL IIx
SW
LPCM
D
EX
SLEEP
D.RANGE
L
C
S
R
ST
RDS
SL
SR
SBL SB SBR
qs
qa
q;
Indicator and explanation
Indicator and explanation
A SW
D DTS(-ES) indicators
Lights up when the audio signal is output from
the SUBWOOFER jack.
Light up when DTS signals are input.
DTS
B
LFE
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS
Lights up when the disc being played back
contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.
signals.
DTS-ES
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-
ES signals.
DTS 96/24
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS
96 kHz/24 bit signals.
C Input indicators
Light up to indicate the current input.
HDMI
Lights up when
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 55).
– the receiver recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 23).
– TV input detected Audio Return Channel
(ARC) signals (page 54).
E NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music
decoder is activated (page 45).
COAX
Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 55) and the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL jack.
F LPCM
Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) signals are detected.
OPT
G Dolby Pro Logic indicators
Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 55) and the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the OPTICAL
jack.
Light up one of the respective indicators when
the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic
processing. This matrix surround decoding
technology can enhance input signals.
PL
PL II
PL IIx
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Note
These indicators may not light up depending on
the speaker pattern setting.
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Indicator and explanation
Indicator and explanation
Light up one of the respective indicators when
the receiver is decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
L Playback channel indicators
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels
being played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes or
upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker
settings).
D
D EX
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Surround EX
L
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Note
R
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be
sure that you have made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 55).
C
SL
SR
S
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
I SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page
39).
SBL
SBR
SB
J D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is
activated (page 62).
K Tuning indicators
Light up when the receiver tunes in radio
stations.
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1
Recording format: 3/2.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
ST
Stereo broadcast
LFE
SW
RDS (Models of area code CEK, ECE
L
C
R
only)
A station that provides RDS services is tuned in.
SL
SR
Preset station number.
Note
The preset station number will change
according to the preset station you select. For
details on presetting radio stations, see page 42.
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Rear panel
1
2
3
2
1,2
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
IN 1
HDMI
IN 2
IN 3
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
CR
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
5
1
4
A Audio signal section
B Video signal section*
The image quality depends on the connecting
jack.
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 20,
23, 26, 27, 28)
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT
jacks (page 20, 23)
HDMI IN/OUT
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
HDMI IN/OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page
20, 26, 27, 28)
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 18,
20, 21, 26, 28, 29)
High
quality
image
Green
(Y)
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
IN/OUT
Blue
(PB/CB
White (L)
AUDIO
)
IN/OUT
Red
(PR/CR
Red (R)
)
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT jacks (page 20, 26,
28, 29)
AUDIO OUT
Black
Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT
* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT
jack to a TV (page 20, 23).
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C ANTENNA section (page 30)
Remote commander
FM ANTENNA jack
You can use the supplied remote
RM-AAU073 (Models of area code CA2 only)
or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code CEK,
ECE only) to operate the receiver and to
control the Sony audio/video components that
the remote is assigned to operate.
AM ANTENNA terminals
D SPEAKERS section (page 18)
wg
wf
1
2
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
TUNER
HDMI 3
3
SA-CD/
CD
HDMI 1
E DMPORT section (page 21)
4
5
6
7
8
wd
DMPORT jack
ws
wa
w;
ql
9
0
O
qa
qs
MENU
m
M
qd
x
X
>
.
qk
qj
qf
qg
qh
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TV (P) button
Notes on using the SHIFT (O)
Press and hold TV (P), then press the button
with yellow printing to control the TV.
Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press
TV CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG +
(RM-AAU075 only) (N).
and TV (P) button
SHIFT (O) button
Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press the
button with pink printing that you want to use.
Example: Press and hold SHIFT (O), then
press ENTER (C).
x
X
>
.
TV CH / PROG
SA-CD/
DMPORT
TUNER
CD
ENTER
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
TV
O
To control the receiver
MENU
Name and function
m
M
B ?/1b) (on/standby)
x
X
>
.
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.
Saving the power in standby mode
When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”
(page 61).
C Input buttons (VIDEO 1a))
SHIFT
Selects the component you want to use. When
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are initial assigned to
control Sony components.
Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a))
Presets or tunes to preset stations.
ENTERc)
Enters the selections.
D D.TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
E MEMORY
Stores a station during tuner operation.
F DISPLAY
Views information on the display.
I AMP MENU
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
J
V/v/B/b
,
Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press
to enter the selection.
L MENU/HOMEd)
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
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To control a Sony TV
Press and hold TV (P) and then press the
yellow printing button to select the function
you want.
Name and function
M TUNING +/–
Scans a station.
PRESET +/–
Selects preset stations.
N SOUND FIELD +a)/–
Name and function
A TV ?/1 (on/standby)
Selects a sound field.
Turns the TV on or off.
C Numeric buttons (number 5a))
Q MASTER VOL +/– (RM-AAU073 only)
+/– (RM-AAU075 only)
Selects the TV channels.
Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
ENTER (RM-AAU073 only)
Enters the selections.
R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)
(RM-AAU075 only)
(Previous channel) (RM-AAU075
only)
Returns to the previous channel watched (for
Turns off the sound temporarily.
Press MUTING/
again to restore the sound.
more than five seconds).
S RETURN/EXIT O
/ (Text) (RM-AAU075 only)
Displays text.
Returns to the previous menu.
a)The following buttons have tactile dots:
– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
F DISPLAY (RM-AAU073 only)
Displays the information of TV.
/
(Info/Text reveal)
– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1,
, N and
(RM-AAU075 only)
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
In digital mode: Displays brief details of the
program currently being watched.
In analog mode: Displays information such as
current channel number and screen format.
In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g.
answers to a quiz).
b)If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
c)Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button.
d)Press AMP MENU (I) to activate this button.
H Color buttons
Displays an operation guide on the TV screen
when the color buttons are available. Follow the
operation guide to perform a selected operation.
K TOOLS/OPTIONS
Displays the TV options.
L MENU/HOME
Displays the TV menus.
N TV CH +a)/– (RM-AAU073 only)
Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
PROG +a)/–, ca)/C (RM-AAU075 only)
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous
(–) channel.
In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous
(C) channel.
Q TV VOL +/– (RM-AAU073 only)
+/– (RM-AAU075 only)
Adjusts the volume.
R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)
(RM-AAU075 only)
Activates the TV’s muting function.
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Name and function
S RETURN/EXIT O
Returns to the previous TV menu.
T GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only)
(RM-AAU075 only)
Displays the guide when you are watching
analog or digital channel.
V AUDIOa) (RM-AAU073 only)
a) (RM-AAU075 only)
Selects the desired audio signal.
W DIGITAL (RM-AAU075 only)
Changes to digital mode.
ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only)
Changes to analog mode.
X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only)
THEATRE (RM-AAU075 only)
Sets the optimal picture settings automatically
for watching movies when you connect a Sony
TV that is compatible with the THEATER/
THEATRE button function (page 54).
Y INPUT (RM-AAU073 only)
Selects the input signal (TV or video).
/
(Input select/Text hold)
(RM-AAU075 only)
In TV mode: Selects the input signal (TV or
video).
In analog text mode: Holds the current page.
a)The following buttons have tactile dots.
– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1,
, N and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
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To control other Sony components
Blu-ray disc,
DVD player
Satellite tuner,
cable TV tuner
VCR
CD player
Name
b)
A
C
AV ?/1
Power
Track
Power
Power
Power
Track
c)
Numeric buttons
(number 5 )
Channel
Channel
a)
c)
d)
ENTER
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
c)
CLEAR
Clear
Clear
Display
–
–
–
F
G
DISPLAY
Display
Select angle
Display
–
Display
–
d)
ANGLE
e)
e)
H
J
Color buttons
Menu, guide
Enter
Menu, guide
–
–
–
–
–
–
Enter
Enter
Select
–
V/v/B/b
Select
Select
d)
K
L
M
TOOLS/OPTIONS
MENU/HOME
Options menu
Menu
Options menu
Menu
–
Menu
f)
m/M
Search forward,
backward
Fast forward,
rewind
Fast forward,
rewind
a)f)
N
Play
–
Play
Play
f)
./>
Skip track
Pause
–
Skip track
Pause
Stop
Skip track
Pause
Stop
f)
X
–
f)
x
Stop
–
S
T
U
V
W
RETURN/
EXIT O
Exit menu
Exit menu,
–
–
d)
Live TV
d)
GUIDE
Program schedule Display guide
menu
–
–
–
–
–
–
e)
d)
SUBTITLE
Select subtitle
–
e)
a)d)
AUDIO
Select audio
–
a)e)
TOP MENU
On-screen guide
Menu
–
–
–
–
–
–
POP UP/MENU
a)The following buttons have tactile dots.
– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
e)RM-AAU075 only.
f) This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1,
, N and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
Notes
b)If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (C).
c)Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button.
d)RM-AAU073 only.
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Inserting batteries into the
remote
Connections
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
RM-AAU073 (Models of area code CA2 only)
or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code CEK,
ECE only) Remote Commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1
channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround
EX format if you connect additional one
surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two
surround back speakers (7.1 channel).
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Example of speaker system
configuration
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons
may be reset to their initial settings. If this happens,
reassign the button again (page 69).
• When the remote no longer operates the receiver,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSurround back speaker (left)
GSurround back speaker (right)
HSubwoofer
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Note
Tips
To enjoy better surround sound, the distance
between the center speaker and the listening position
B cannot be more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
than the one between the listening position and the
front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the
difference in the length of B in the following
diagram is no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
than the length of A.
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system
with two surround back speakers, all angle A
should be the same.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(20 feet).
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/
surround back speakers and the listening position
C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
than the distance between the listening position and
the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the
difference in the length of C in the following
diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
than the length of A.
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters
(5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(20 feet).
This is important because incorrect speaker
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of
surround sound. Please note that placing the
speakers closer than the required will cause a delay
in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Center speaker
Surround speaker
Right
Left
B
B
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
HDMI
IN 2
IN 1
TV OUT
ARC
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
A
CENTER
SURROUND
MONITOR
L
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
R
AUDIO
OUT
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
VIDEO 1
10 mm
(13/32")
A
B
B
Right
Left
Right
Left
b)
Surround back/
Front A speaker
Subwoofer
Bi-amplifier/Front B
a)
speaker
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
BSpeaker cord (not supplied)
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BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection.
– If you connect only one surround back speaker,
connect it to the L of this terminals.
– If you are not using surround back speaker, and
you have an additional front speaker system,
connect the additional front speaker system to
this terminals.
Bi-amplifier connection
you can connect the front speakers to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier
connection.
Set “SB ASGN” to “SPK B” in the SPEAKER
menu (page 65).
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use with the SPEAKERS button on the
receiver (page 31).
Front speaker
(Right)
Frontspeaker
(Left)
– If you are not using surround back speaker, you
can connect the front speakers to this terminals
using bi-amplifier connection (page 19).
b)When you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, turn off the function when
watching movies. If the auto standby function is
set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically
based on the level of the input signal to a
subwoofer, then sound may not be output.
Hi
Hi
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
IN
HDMI
IN
3
IN
2
1
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
IN
Y
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
Lo
P
R
/
Lo
CR
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7 MAX
R
A
DMPORT
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
TV
SAT/CATV
BD
VIDEO
1
SUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metalic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• After you have install and connect your speaker, be
sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER
menu (page 63).
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 B terminals.
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached
to the speakers have been removed from the
speakers. Not doing so may cause a
malfunction of the receiver.
After you have made the bi-amplifier
connection, set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” in
the SPEAKER menu (page 57).
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Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
TV
Audio signals
Video signals
Audio/Video
signals
ARC
A a)
B
C
D
E a)
b)
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
IN 1
HDMI
IN 2
IN 3
TV OUT
ANTENNA
ARC
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
B
OPTICAL
C
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SPEAKERS
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound
broadcasting from the speakers connected to the
receiver, connect either A or E. Be sure to turn
off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting
function.
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
EHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
b)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return
Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will be
output from the speakers connected to the receiver
via HDMI TV OUT connection. In this case, set
“ARC” to “ARC ON” in HDMI menu (page 54).
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
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Notes
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.
• Connect image display components such as a TV
monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or
MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may
not be able to record even if you connect recording
components.
4a: Connecting the audio
components
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player,
CD recorder and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter. Before connecting cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Depending on the status of the connection between
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Super Audio CD
player, CD player,
CD recorder
TV
A
B
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT
O
HDMI
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
B
OPTICAL
C
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
CR
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
MONITOR
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO
1
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
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Notes on connecting DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
• Do not connect an adapter other than the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is
turned on.
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, be sure the connector is
inserted with the arrow mark facing towards
the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections
firmly, insert the connector straight in.
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle
with care when placing or moving the
receiver.
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter from DMPORT
jack
DC5V
0.7A MAX
2
DMPORT
1
Press and hold both sides of the connector and
then pull out the connector.
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Tip
Components to be connected
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
frequencies.
Connect your video components according to
the table below.
Component
Page
23, 26
23
Connecting components with
HDMI jacks
Blu-ray disc player*
“PlayStation 3”*
DVD player*
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
23, 27
23, 27, 29
DVD recorder*
Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* 23, 28
VCR
29
29
HDMI features
Camcorder, video game, etc.
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby
Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM.
* We recommend that you connect your video
components via HDMI connection if they have
HDMI jacks.
• This receiver can receive multi channel
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with
an HDMI connection.
You can watch the selected input image when
you connect the HDMI TV OUT or
MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20).
• The receiver supports Deep Color (Deep
Colour) and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour).
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI
function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync
Features” (page 50).
If you want to connect several
digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs” (page 55).
Notes
• 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 components.
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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Satellite tuner,
cable TV tuner
DVD player,
DVD recorder
Blu-ray disc player,
“PlayStation 3”
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
ARC
signals
A
A
A
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
HDMI
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
B
OPTICAL
C
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
A
Audio/video
signals
ARC
TV, etc.*
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
* For details on the audio connection of the TV to
the receiver, see page 20.
Notes
• Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDMI
1-3 input button on the remote so that you can use
the button to control your components. For details,
see “Changing the input button assignments” (page
69).
• You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can
be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details,
see “Naming inputs” (page 38).
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• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack
component. Check the setup of the
connected component if the image is poor or
the sound does not come out of a component
connected via the HDMI cable.
• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency, the number of channels
or audio format of audio output signals from
the playback component is switched.
• When the connected component is not
compatible with copyright protection
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be
distorted or may not be output.
Notes on connecting cables
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a
Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color
(Deep Colour) images may not be displayed
properly.
• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable. When you connect an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
component, the sound and/or the image may
not be output. Connect other audio cords or
digital connecting cords, then set
“A. ASSIGN” in AUDIO menu (page 67)
when the sound is not output correctly.
In this case, check the specification of the
connected component.
Notes on HDMI connections
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and
HDMI TV OUT jack. It is not output from
any other audio jacks.
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can
only be output from the HDMI TV OUT
jack. The video input signals cannot be
output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or
MONITOR OUT jacks.
• When you want to listen to the sound from
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO.OUT” to
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 68). If
you cannot play back multi channel
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound
will not output from the TV speaker.
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video
and audio signals of a playback component
are being output to a TV through this
receiver. If you set “PASS.THRU” to
“OFF”, video and audio signals will not be
transmitted when the power is set to off.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and output.
• The image resolution of player may need
certain settings be made before you can
enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to
the operating instructions of the player.
• Not every HDMI component supports all
functions that are defined by the specified
HDMI version. For example, components
that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not
support Audio Return Channel (ARC).
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
connected component for details.
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a
Super Audio CD are not output.
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Connecting a Blu-ray disc player
The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player.
Blu-ray disc player
Audio signals
Video signals
A*
B*
C
D
E
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
IN 1
HDMI
IN 2
IN 3
TV OUT
ANTENNA
ARC
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)
CAudio cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied)
EVideo cord (not supplied)
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
* When you connect a component equipped with a
OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack, set “A. ASSIGN” in
the AUDIO menu (page 67).
Notes
• The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 1 jacks are Blu-ray disc player. If you want to
connect your Blu-ray disc player to the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or IN 3 jacks, set
“V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu (page 67).
• To input multi channel digital audio from the
Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio output
setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray
disc player.
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Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder.
DVD player, DVD recorder
Audio signals
Video signals
A
B*
C
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
HDMI
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
* When you connect a component equipped with an
OPTICAL jack, set “A. ASSIGN” in the AUDIO
menu (page 67).
Notes
• The initial setting for the DVD input button is as
follows:
– RM-AAU073: DVD player
– RM-AAU075: DVD recorder
Be sure to change the initial setting of the DVD
input button on the remote so that you can use the
button to control your DVD player or DVD
recorder. For details, see “Changing the input
button assignments” (page 69).
• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can
be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details,
see “Naming inputs” (page 38).
• The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 2 jacks are DVD player or DVD recorder. If you
want to connect your DVD player or DVD recorder
to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks,
set “V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu (page 67).
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD
player or DVD recorder, set the digital audio
output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the DVD player or DVD recorder.
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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner.
Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
Audio signals
Video signals
A
B
C
D
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
HDMI
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
Note
The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN
3 jacks are satellite tuner or cable TV tuner. If you
want to connect your satellite tuner or cable TV
tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2
jacks, set “V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu
(page 67).
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Notes
Connecting components with
analog video and audio jack
• Be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO
1 input button on the remote so that you can use the
button to control your DVD recorder. For details,
see “Changing the input button assignments” (page
69).
• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it
can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 38).
The following illustration shows how to
connect a component which has analog jacks
such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.
VCR, DVD recorder
Audio signals
Video signals
A
B
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
HDMI
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
TV OUT
ARC
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SAT/
CATV
IN
P
R
/
C
R
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
MONITOR
L
DVD
IN
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16
SAT/CATV
SUBWOOFER
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
SPEAKERS
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
(On the front panel)
Camcorder,
video game
C
AVideo cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CAudio/video cord (not supplied)
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5: Connecting the
antennas (aerials)
6: Connecting the AC
power cord (mains lead)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a
wall outlet.
Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Note
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead),
make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords
are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
AC power cord (mains lead)
AS
HDMI
IN 3
IN 2
ANTENNA
Y
IN
TV
P
B/
OPTICAL
FRONT
A
C
B
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
ND
SAT/
L
CATV
IN
P
R
/
L
C
R
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
IN
3
IN
2
IN
1
M
DVD
IN
R
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
(ASSIGNABLE)
DIGITAL
L
CE USE 8-16
DC5V
0.7A MAX
R
SAT/CATV
S
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
DMPORT
TV
BD
VIDEO 1
To the wall outlet
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Selecting the speaker
system
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
Preparing the Receiver
Initializing the receiver
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to return settings you have made to
their initial settings.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
SPEAKERS
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
?/1
?/1
?/1
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to
select the front speaker system
you want to drive.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
To select the front speakers
connected to
Display
receiver.
The SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals
SPK A
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
After “CLEARING” appears on the
display for a while, “CLEARED”
appears.
The SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals
SPK B*
Both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPK A+B*
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals (parallel
connection)
All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
* To select “SPK B” or “SPK A+B”, set “SB
ASGN” to “SPK B” in the SPEAKER menu
(page 65).
To turn off the speaker output
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until “SPK
OFF” appears on the display.
Note
This setting is not available when the headphones
are connected.
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Before you perform Auto
Calibration
Calibrating the
appropriate speaker
settings automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Before you perform Auto Calibration, check
the following items.
18).
• Connect only the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
Do not connect other microphones to this
• Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” in SPEAKER
menu if you use bi-amplifier connection
(page 65).
• Set “SB ASGN” to “SPK B” in SPEAKER
menu if you use speakers front B connection
(page 65).
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which
allows you to perform automatic calibration as
follows:
• Check the connection between each speaker
and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker from
your listening position.
• Turn off the muting function.
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
the optimizer microphone and the speakers
to avoid measurement error.
• Make sure the environment is quiet to avoid
the effect of noise and get a more accurate
measurement.
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound
balance in your room. However, you can
adjust the speaker levels manually according
to your preference. For details, see
“Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE)”
(page 36).
Note
During the calibration, the sound that comes out of
the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound
cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of
children or to the effect on your neighborhood.
Tip
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer
microphone, you will get a more accurate
measurement.
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Setting up the Auto Calibration
Performing Auto Calibration
?/1
Optimizer microphone
?/1
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
TUNER
HDMI 3
Input
buttons
SA-CD/
CD
HDMI 1
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
O
MENU
1 Connect the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL
MIC jack.
m
M
x
X
>
.
2 Set up the optimizer
MUTING/
MASTER
VOL +/–/
2 +/–
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your
listening position. Use a stool or tripod so
that the optimizer microphone remains at
the same height as your ears.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“A. CAL”, then or b.
“START” appears on the display.
3 Press
.
Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count
down is displayed.
The measurement process will take a few
minutes to complete.
continued
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The table below shows the display when
measurement starts.
To cancel Auto Calibration
The Auto Calibration function will be
canceled when you do the following during the
measurement process:
Measurement for Display
Environment noise
level
NOISE.CHK
– Press ?/1.
– Press MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) or
(RM-AAU075 only) on the remote or
MUTING on the receiver.
Speaker connection
MEASURE and SP
DET. appears
alternately*
– Press the input buttons or INPUT
SELECTOR +/– on the receiver.
– Change the volume level.
Speaker level
MEASURE and
GAIN appears
alternately*
– Connect the headphones.
Speaker distance
MEASURE and
DISTANCE appears
alternately*
Error and warning codes
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights
up in the display during measurement.
When error codes appear
When an error is detected during Auto
Calibration, an error code will appear on the
display cyclically after each measurement
process as follows:
4 Measurement ends.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display
and the settings are registered.
When you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the
AUTO CAL MIC jack.
a)
blank display) t PUSH t blank display
t ENTER
a)Appears when there are more than one error code.
Notes
• Auto Calibration cannot detect the subwoofer.
Therefore, all subwoofer settings will be
maintained.
• If you have changed the position of the speakers, it
is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration
again in order to enjoy the surround sound.
To rectify the error
1 Record down the error code.
2 Press
.
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
4 Rectify the error.
Tips
For details, see “Error codes and remedies”
below.
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto
Calibration again (page 33).
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
are deactivated during the measurement.
• The measurements may not be performed correctly
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.
Error codes and remedies
Error code Cause and remedy
ERROR 10
The environment is too noisy.
Make sure the environment is quiet
during Auto Calibration.
ERROR 11
The speakers are placed too near
the optimizer microphone. Place
your speakers further away from
the optimizer microphone.
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5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto
Calibration again (page 33).
Error code Cause and remedy
ERROR 12
None of the speakers are detected.
Make sure that the optimizer
microphone is connected properly
and perform Auto Calibration
again.
Warning codes and solutions
Warning
code
Explanation and solution
ERROR 20
Front speakers are not detected or
only one front speaker is detected.
Check the front speakers
connection.
WARN. 40
WARN. 60
WARN. 62
WARN. 63
WARN. 64
WARN. 65
WARN. 66
WARN. 70
WARN. 72
WARN. 73
WARN. 74
WARN. 75
WARN. 76
The environment is noisy.
Make sure the environment is quiet
during Auto Calibration.
The front speaker level is out of
range. Reposition your front
speakers.c)
ERROR 21
ERROR 22
Only one surround speaker is
detected. Check the surround
speakers connection.
The center speaker level is out of
range. Reposition your center
speaker.c)
The surround back speaker is
connected only to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT B R terminals. When you
connect only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the
The surround left speaker level is
out of range. Reposition your
surround left speaker.c)
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals.
The surround right speaker level is
out of range. Reposition your
surround right speaker.c)
ERROR 23
Surround back speaker is detected
but surround speakers are not
connected. Be sure to connect the
surround speakers.
The surround back left speaker
level is out of range. Reposition
your surround back left speaker.c)
The surround back right speaker
level is out of range. Reposition
your surround back right speaker.c)
When warning codes appear
During Auto Calibration, the warning code
provides information on the measurement
result. The warning code will appear on the
display cyclically as follows:
The front speaker distance is out of
range. Reposition your front
speakers.c)
Warning code t blank display t (warning
The center speaker distance is out
of range. Reposition your center
speaker.c)
b)
code t blank display) t PUSH t blank
display t ENTER
b)Appears when there are more than one warning
code.
The surround left speaker distance
is out of range. Reposition your
surround left speaker.c)
You can choose to ignore the warning code as
the Auto Calibration function will
automatically adjust the settings. You can also
change the settings manually.
The surround right speaker distance
is out of range. Reposition your
surround right speaker.c)
The surround back left speaker
distance is out of range. Reposition
your surround back left speaker.c)
To change the settings
manually
1 Record down the warning code.
The surround back right speaker
distance is out of range. Reposition
your surround back right speaker.c)
2 Press
.
c)For details, see “Note” and “Tips” on page 17.
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
4 Follow the solution provided in the
“Warning codes and solutions” below.
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Adjusting the speaker
levels
“AUTO xxx*”.
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence.
(TEST TONE)
* xxx represent a speaker channel.
Note
You can adjust the speaker levels while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position.
Depending on the speaker pattern setting, test
tone may not be output from all speakers even
though you select “AUTO xxx”.
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
5 Adjust the speaker levels using
the LEVEL menu so that the
level of the test tone sounds the
same from each speaker.
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
Input
buttons
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
HDMI 1
For details, see LEVEL menu (page 62).
Tips
•
To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– (RM-AAU073
only) or
2
+/– (RM-AAU075 only). You can
also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown on the display
during adjustment.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select
O
“OFF”.
You can also press any input buttons.
The test tone turns off.
MENU
m
M
x
X
>
.
When a test tone is not output
from the speakers
• The speaker cords may not be connected
securely.
MASTER
VOL +/–/
2 +/–
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit
problem.
1 Press AMP MENU.
When a test tone is output from
a different speaker than the
speaker indicator showed in the
display
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker
connection and the speaker pattern match.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”, then press or b.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“T. TONE”, then press
.
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5 Press MASTER VOL +/–
(RM-AAU073 only) or
2
+/–
Basic Operations
(RM-AAU075 only) to adjust the
volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the receiver.
Playback
SAT/
BD
DVD
CATV
TV
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
TUNER
HDMI 3
6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to
Input
buttons
enjoy the surround sound.
SA-CD/
CD
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT,
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the
receiver.
HDMI 1
For details, see page 44.
To activate the muting function
Press MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) or
(RM-AAU075 only) on the remote or
MUTING on the receiver.
The muting function will be canceled when
you do the following.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
O
MENU
• Press MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) or
(RM-AAU075 only) on the remote or
MUTING on the receiver again.
• Increase the volume.
m
M
MASTER
VOL +/–/
2 +/–
x
X
>
.
• Turn off the receiver.
• Perform Auto Calibration.
MUTING/
SOUND
FIELD +/–
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
1 Turn on the connected
component.
2 Turn on the receiver.
3 Press one of the input buttons
to select the component you
want.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
The selected input appears on the display.
4 Play back the source.
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Naming inputs
Viewing information on
the display
You can check the sound field, etc., by
changing the information on the display.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
inputs (except TUNER) and display it on the
receiver’s display.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with
the names of the connected components.
DISPLAY
1 Press one of the input buttons
to select the input you want to
create an index name for.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
O
2 Press AMP MENU.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SYSTEM”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
All inputs except the FM and AM
band
“NAME IN”, then press
or b.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
a)
Index name of the input t Selected input
t Sound field currently applied t Volume
level t Stream info
5 Press V/v to select a character,
then press B/b to move the
cursor to the next position.
FM and AM band
b)
Program Service name or preset station
If you made a mistake
a)
Press B/b until the character you want to
change flashes, then press V/v to select
the correct character.
b)
b)
indication t Radio Text indication t
Current Time indication (in 24-hour system
b)
mode) t Sound field currently applied t
Volume level
Tips
•You can select the character type as follows
by pressing V/v.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t
Symbols
•To enter a blank space, press b without
selecting a character.
a)Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 38, 43).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
input name.
b)
During RDS reception only (Models of area code
6 Press
.
CEK, ECE only) (page 44).
The name you entered is registered.
Note
Character or marks may not be displayed for some
languages.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Recording
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
You can record from a video/audio component
using the receiver. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your recording
component.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
Recording onto a CD-R
O
You can record onto a CD-R using the
receiver. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your CD recorder.
MENU
1 Press AMP MENU.
1 Press one of the input buttons
to select the playback
component.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SYSTEM”, then press
or b.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SLEEP”, then press
or b.
2 Prepare the playback
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
component for playing.
the preset time you want, then
For example, tune to the radio station you
want to record (page 40).
press
.
The display changes as follows:
OFF y 0-30-00 y 1-00-00 y
1-30-00 y 2-00-00
3 Prepare the recording
component.
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder
and adjust the recording level.
When sleep timer is being used, the
“SLEEP” indicator lights up in the display.
Tips
4 Start recording on the
recording component, then
start playback on the playback
component.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, repeat steps 1 to 3. The remaining time
appears on the display.
• A count down is displayed 1 minute before the
receiver turns off.
Note
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R AUDIO OUT jacks.
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Recording onto a recording
media
Tuner Operations
1 Press one of the input buttons
to select the playback
component.
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page
30).
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
2 Prepare the playback
component for playing.
Tip
For example, insert the video tape you
want to copy into the VCR.
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3.
3 Prepare the recording
Area code
CA2
FM
AM
component.
100 kHz
50 kHz
10 kHz*
9 kHz
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the
recording component (VIDEO 1) for
recording.
CEK, ECE
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 42).
4 Start recording on the
recording component, then
start playback on the playback
component.
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
Numeric
buttons
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
TUNER
ENTER
HDMI 1
Notes
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the source.
D.TUNING
• Only analog signals are output from the analog
output jack (for recording).
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
O
MENU
TUNING
+/–
m
M
x
X
>
.
SHIFT
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Tuning into a station
automatically (Automatic
Tuning)
Tuning into a station directly
(Direct Tuning)
You can enter the frequency of a station
directly by using the numeric buttons.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to
high; press TUNING – to scan from high
to low.
2 Press D.TUNING.
3 Press and hold SHIFT, then
press the numeric buttons to
enter the frequency.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
• Models of area code CA2:
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
• Models of area code CEK and ECE:
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”
flashes on the display, select monaural audio
so that the sound will be less distorted.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TUNER”,
then press
or b.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM
MODE”, then press or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “MONO”,
then press
4 Press and hold SHIFT, then
press ENTER.
.
Tip
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for
optimum reception.
To return to stereo mode, repeat steps 1 to 4
and select “STEREO” in step 4.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is
not used in your area.
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Changing the AM tuning scale
Presetting FM/AM radio
stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
(Models of area code CA2 only)
You can change the AM tuning scale to either
9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the
receiver.
?/1
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
?/1
Numeric
buttons
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
TUNER
HDMI 1
ENTER
MEMORY
DISPLAY
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
AMP
MENU
2 While holding down DISPLAY,
,
V/v/B/b
press ?/1.
O
3 Change the current AM tuning
MENU
scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).
m
M
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),
repeat the procedure above.
PRESET
+/–
x
X
>
.
Note
All preset stations will be erased when you change
the tuning scale.
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
2 Tune in the station that you
want to preset using Automatic
Tuning (page 41) or Direct
Tuning (page 41).
Switch the FM reception mode, if
necessary (page 41).
3 Press MEMORY.
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4 Press and hold SHIFT, then
press the numeric buttons to
select a preset number.
3 Press AMP MENU.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“TUNER”, then press
or b.
You can also press PRESET + or
PRESET – to select a preset number.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”, then press
or b.
5 Press and hold SHIFT, then
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
press ENTER.
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
6 Press V/v to select a character,
then press B/b to move the
cursor to the next position.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset
another station.
If you made a mistake
Press B/b until the character you want to
change flashes, then press V/v to select
the correct character.
Tuning to preset stations
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
Tips
select the FM or AM band.
•You can select the character type as follows
by pressing V/v.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t
Symbols
•To enter a blank space, press b without
selecting a character.
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the preset
station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can
select a preset station as follows:
7 Press
.
1
2
3
4
5
...
27
The name you entered is registered.
Note (Models of area code CEK, ECE
only)
30
29
28
When you name an RDS station and tune in that
station, the Program Service name appears instead
of the name you entered. (You cannot change the
Program Service name. The name you entered will
be overwritten by the Program Service name.)
You can also press and hold SHIFT and
then press the numeric buttons to select
the preset station you want. To enter the
selection, press and hold SHIFT, then
press ENTER.
Naming preset stations
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver.
2 Tune in the preset station you
want to create an index name
for (page 43).
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Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Enjoying Surround Sound
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
(Models of area code CEK, ECE
only)
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data
System (RDS), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. This receiver offers
convenient RDS features, such as program
service name display.
preprogrammed sound fields.
.
x
X
>
.
SOUND
FIELD +/–
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
to select the sound field you want.
You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,
MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM
band using Direct Tuning (page 41),
Automatic Tuning (page 41), or
Preset Tuning (page 43).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, “RDS” lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
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
component connected, or the sound field
settings of the receiver.
Note
x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo)
The receiver outputs the sound from the front
left/right speakers only. There is no sound
from the subwoofer.
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel except LFE signal.
Tip
When a program service name is displayed, you can
check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly (page 38).
x A. DIRECT (Analog 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 without any adjustment.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker level can be adjusted.
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Notes
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B
DCS )
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
• When headphones are connected, “HP DIR”
appears on the display.
• You cannot select Analog Direct when you select
DVD, DMPORT and HDMI 1-3 as input.
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)
mode
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C
DCS )
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to high fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi channel sound.
x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded
without adding any surround effects.
x V. M. DIM (V. Multi Dimension
DCS )
Creates many virtual speakers from a single
x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all
speakers.
pair of actual surround speakers.
However, sound may not be output from
certain speakers depending on the speaker
settings.
x PLII MV (Pro Logic II Movie)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this
mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
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 PLIIX MV (Pro Logic IIx 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.
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A
DCS )
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
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Music mode
When headphones are
connected
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of concert halls
into your home.
You can only select this sound field if the
headphones are connected to the receiver.
x HP 2CH (Headphones 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.
x HALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert
hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x HP DIR (Headphones Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without processing
by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x CONCERT (Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
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 “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6
MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
x STADIUM (Stadium)
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air
stadium.
x SPORTS (Sports)
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
x PORTABLE (Portable Audio
Enhancer)
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image
from your portable audio device. This mode is
ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Notes on sound fields
• Depends on the speaker pattern settings, some
sound fields may not be available.
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• The sound fields for music and movie do not work
in the following cases:
x PLII MS (Pro Logic II Music)
Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
stereo sources such as CDs.
x PLIIX MS (Pro Logic IIx Music)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
stereo sources such as CDs.
– Analog Direct is selected.
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz is input.
• When multi channel Linear PCM signals are
received via an HDMI IN jack, “A.F.D. AUTO”
will be selected automatically.
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources
such as CDs.
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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” on the SPEAKER
menu. However, the sound will be output from the
subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
– the front and surround speakers are set to
“SMALL”.
– the sound field for movie is selected.
– the “PORTABLE” is selected.
Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby
Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you
select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic
IIx, multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS), see “Glossary” (page 71).
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select
“2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”.
You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT
repeatedly on the receiver to select “2CH ST.”
or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to
select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD
players
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the
connected component. This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Connection of the playback component and
Maximumnumber
of channels
the receiver
Audio format
COAXIAL/OPTICAL
HDMI
a
Dolby Digital
5.1
6.1
5.1
6.1
5.1
7.1
a
a
a
a
a
×
Dolby Digital EX
DTS
a
a
DTS-ES
a
DTS 96/24
Multi channel Linear PCM*
a
a
*
Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.
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Enjoying the surround
effect at low volume
levels
Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
(NIGHT MODE)
?/1
This function allows you to retain a theater like
environment at low volume levels. This
function can be used with other sound fields.
When watching a movie late at night, you will
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low
volume level.
?/1
MUSIC
AMP
MENU
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
,
V/v/B/b
receiver.
O
2 While holding down MUSIC,
MENU
press ?/1.
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and
all sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“AUDIO”, then press
or b.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“NIGHT M.”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“NIGHT. ON”, then press
.
Notes
This function does not work in the following cases.
– Signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are being received.
– Analog Direct is selected.
Tip
While the NIGHT MODE is turned on,
“D.RANGE” is automatically set to “COMP.
MAX”.
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Preparing for the
“BRAVIA” Sync
for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can
set the receiver and playback components
Control for HDMI function automatically by
setting the TV (page 50).
• If your TV is not compatible with the
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function,
set the Control for HDMI function of the
receiver, playback components and TV
individually (page 51).
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV,
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc.,
that is equipped with the Control for HDMI
function.
By connecting Sony components that are
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 53)
• Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 54)
• Audio Return Channel (page 54)
If your TV is compatible with the
“ControlforHDMI-EasySetting”
function
The Control for HDMI function of the receiver
can be turned on simultaneously by turning on
the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
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.
1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback
components via HDMI connection
(page 23).
Note
(The respective components must be
compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.)
Depending on the connected component, the
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to
the operating instructions of the component.
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback
components.
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function
of the TV.
The Control for HDMI function of the
receiver and all the connected components
are turned on simultaneously. When the
setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will
appear.
For details on setting the TV, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV.
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If your TV is not compatible with
(One-Touch Play)
AMP
MENU
By a simple operation (one-touch),
components connected to the receiver with
HDMI connections start automatically. You
can enjoy the sound/image from connected
components.
,
V/v/B/b
O
MENU
When you set “PASS.THRU” to “AUTO” or
“ON”, sound and image can be output only
from the TV while the receiver remains in
standby mode.
1 Perform the steps given in “If your TV is
compatible with the “Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting” function” (page 50).
2 Press AMP MENU.
When you start playback a connected
component, the receiver and TV operation are
simplified as follow:
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI”,
then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Receiver and TV
“CTRL.HDMI”, then press
or b.
Turns on (if in standby mode)
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL
ON”, then press
.
Control for HDMI function is turned on.
Switches to appropriate HDMI input
6 Set the Control for HDMI function for
the connected component to on.
Notes
If the Control for HDMI function for the
connected component is already set to on,
you do not need to change the setting.
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may
not be output.
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not
turns on when “PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” or
“ON”.
For details on setting the TV and connected
components, refer to the operating instructions
of the respective components.
Tip
You can also select a connected component, such as
DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. The
receiver and TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate HDMI input.
Notes
• Before you do the “Control for HDMI-Easy
Setting” from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV,
connected components and receiver.
• If the playback components cannot function after
you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting
on your TV.
• If the connected components do not support
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, you need to set
the Control for HDMI function for the connected
components to on before you perform the “Control
for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.
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Notes
• If System Audio Control does not function
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
• When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”, the
“AUDIO.OUT” settings in the HDMI menu will
set automatically depending on the System Audio
Control settings.
• When you connect a TV that does not have System
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control
function does not work.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a
moment.
Enjoying the TV sound
from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver by a simple
operation.
You can operate System Audio Control
function using the TV menu. For details, refer
to the operation instructions of the TV.
TV
Sets System
Audio Control to
on
Receiver
• Turns on
(if in standby
mode)
• Switches to
appropriate
HDMI input
Minimizes TV
volume
Outputs TV
sound
You can also use the System Audio Control
function as follows.
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is
turned on, the System Audio Control
function will automatically be set to on and
the TV sound will output from the speakers
connected to the receiver. However, if you
turn off the receiver, the sound will output
from the TV speakers.
• When you adjust the TV volume, the
receiver’s volume is adjusted
simultaneously.
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Press and hold TV, then press
TV ?/1.
The TV, receiver and the components
Turning off the receiver
with the TV
connected via HDMI are turned off.
(System Power Off)
Notes
• Set the TV Standby Synchro to on before using the
System Power Off function. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
• Depending on the status, the connected
components may not be turned off. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the connected
components.
When you turn the TV off by using the
POWER button on the TV’s remote, the
receiver and the connected components turn
off automatically.
You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn
off the TV.
TV ?/1
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
HDMI 1
O
MENU
m
M
x
X
>
.
TV
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optimum sound field
(Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)
an HDMI cable
(Audio Return Channel)
The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the
receiver via a HDMI cable connected to the
HDMI TV OUT jack.
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver without connecting
the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack.
Press the THEATER or THEATRE
button on the remote of the
receiver, TV, or the Blu-ray disc
player, while pointing the remote
toward the TV.
The sound field switches to “C.ST.EX B”.
To return to the previous sound field, press the
THEATER or THEATRE button again.
AMP
MENU
Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the
TV.
,
V/v/B/b
O
Tip
The sound field may be changed back to the
MENU
previous one when you change the TV’s input.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press v/V repeatedly to select
“HDMI”, then press
or b.
3 Press v/V repeatedly to select
“ARC”, then press or b.
4 Press v/V repeatedly to select
“ARC ON”, then press
.
Notes
• This function does not work when you set
“CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL OFF” in the HDMI
menu.
• This function is only available when
– your TV is compatible with Audio Return
Channel (ARC) function.
– INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”.
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Enjoying the sound/
Advanced Operations
images from other inputs
Switching between
digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
You can reassign audio and/or video signals to
another input when they are not currently
being used.
For example when you want to connect your
DVD player but cannot find an unused input:
When you connect components to both digital
and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can
fix the audio input mode to either of them, or
switch from one to the other, depending on the
type of material you intend to watch.
DVD player
To OPTICAL
SAT/CATV IN
jack (audio
signal)
To COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 1 jacks
(video signal)
1 Press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on
the receiver to select the input.
You can also use the input buttons on the
remote.
?/1
Assign to DVD input jack
– using “A. ASSIGN” in
AUDIO menu
– using “V. ASSIGN” in
VIDEO menu
Receiver
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly
on the receiver to select the
audio input mode.
1 Press AMP MENU.
The selected audio input mode appears on
the display.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“AUDIO” or “VIDEO”, then
Audio input modes
press
or b.
x AUTO
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Gives priority to digital audio signals when
there are both digital and analog connections.
If there are no digital audio signals, analog
audio signals are selected.
“A. ASSIGN” or “V. ASSIGN”,
then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the input name you want to
assign (for example, “DVD”).
x ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
5 Press
or b to enter your
Notes
selection.
• Some audio input modes may not be set up
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the input jack you want to
assign to the input which you
selected in step 4.
depending on the input.
• When the Analog Direct function is selected, audio
input is set to “ANALOG” automatically and you
cannot select other modes.
• When HDMI 1–3 or DMPORT input is selected,
“------” appears on the display, and you cannot
select other modes. Select an input mode other than
the HDMI 1–3 and DMPORT input, then set the
audio input mode.
To return to the previous display
Press B.
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Assigning input jacks
Assignable input jacks
Input name
BD DVD
a*
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
SAT
SA-CD
Video
CMPNT 1
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
(Component 1)
CMPNT 2
(Component 2)
a
a
a*
a
a
a
CMPNT 3
a
a*
(Component 3)
HDMI1
a
a
a
a*
–
a
a
a
a*
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
–
HDMI2
HDMI3
COMP (Composite)
NONE
a
a*
a
–
a*
a
a
a*
Audio
DVD COAX
SAT OPT
ANALOG
a
a
a*
a
a
a*
a
a
a*
a
a*
a
* Initial setting
Notes
• When you assign the digital audio input, the
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically
(page 55).
• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to
the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio
input to the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one component
video input to the same input.
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Enjoying sound/images
from the components
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
allows you to enjoy sound/images from a
portable audio source or computer by
connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
Using a bi-amplifier
connection
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
O
MENU
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are
available for purchase depending on the area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “4a: Connecting
the audio components” (page 21).
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SPKR”, then press or b.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Notes
“PATTERN”, then press
or
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, video output may not be possible.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected
component by using the remote. For details on the
remote button operation, see page 15.
b.
4 Press V/v select the
appropriate speaker pattern so
that there are no surround back
speakers.
1 Press DMPORT.
5 Press
or B.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR
+/– on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SB ASGN”, then press
or
b.
component.
The sound is played back on the receiver
and the image appears on the TV screen.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“BI-AMP”.
The same signals output from the
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be
output from the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT B terminals.
Tip
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the
sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to
select “PORTABLE” (page 46).
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
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Notes
• Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” before you perform
Auto Calibration.
• If you set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP”, the speaker
level and distance settings of the surround back
speakers become invalid, and those of the front
speakers are used.
Using the setting menu
By using the amplifier menus, you can make
various adjustments to customize the receiver.
• If you set “PATTERN” to a setting with surround
back speakers, you cannot set “SB ASGN” to
“BI-AMP”.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
O
RETURN/
EXIT O
MENU
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the menu you want, then press
or b.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the parameter you want to
adjust, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
To return to the previous
display
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed
on the display. This means that they are either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
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The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the page in the parentheses.
Menu
[Display]
Parameters
[Display]
Settings
Initial
setting
AUTO CAL
[A. CAL]
(page 62)
Starts Auto Calibration
[START]
LEVEL
[LEVEL]
(page 62)
Test tonea)
[T. TONE]
Front left speaker levela)
[FL LVL]
OFF, AUTO xxxb)
OFF
FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
FL 0 dB
FR 0 dB
CNT 0 dB
SL 0 dB
SR 0 dB
SBL 0 dB
SBR 0 dB
Front right speaker levela)
[FR LVL]
Center speaker levela)
[CNT LVL]
Surround left speaker levela)
[SL LVL]
Surround right speaker levela)
[SR LVL]
FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
CNT –20.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
SL –20.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
SR –20.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround back speaker levela)
[SB LVL]
SB –20.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
[SBL LVL]
(0.5 dB step)
Surround back right speaker
levela)
SBR –20.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
[SBR LVL]
Subwoofer levela)
[SW LVL]
SW –20.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
SW 0 dB
COMP. OFF
3/4.1
Dynamic range compressor
[D. RANGE]
COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,
COMP. OFF
SPEAKER
[SPKR]
(page 63)
Speaker pattern
[PATTERN]
For details, see page 63.
Front speakers sizea)
[FRT SIZE]
Center speaker sizea)
[CNT SIZE]
Surround speakers sizea)
[SUR SIZE]
Surround back speaker assignc) SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF
[SB ASGN]
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
OFF
Front left speaker distancea)
[FL DIST.]
FL 1.0 m to FL 7.0 m
(FL 3 ft to FL 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
FL 3.0 m
(FL 9 ft)
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Menu
[Display]
Parameters
[Display]
Settings
Initial
setting
Front right speaker distancea)
[FR DIST.]
FR 1.0 m to FR 7.0 m
(FR 3 ft to FR 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
FR 3.0 m
(FR 9 ft)
Center speaker distancea)
[CNT DIST.]
CNT 1.0 m to CNT 7.0 m
(CNT 3 ft to CNT 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
CNT 3.0 m
(CNT 9 ft)
Surround left speaker distancea) SL 1.0 m to SL 7.0 m
SL 3.0 m
(SL 9 ft)
[SL DIST.]
(SL 3 ft to SL 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
Surround right speaker distancea) SR 1.0 m to SR 7.0 m
SR 3.0 m
(SR 9 ft)
[SR DIST.]
(SR 3 ft to SR 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
Surround back speaker distancea) SB 1.0 m to SB 7.0 m
SB 3.0 m
(SB 9 ft)
[SB DIST.]
(SB 3 ft to SB 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
Surround back left speaker
distancea)
[SBL DIST.]
SBL 1.0 m to SBL 7.0 m
(SBL 3 ft to SBL 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
SBL 3.0 m
(SBL 9 ft)
Surround back right speaker
distancea)
[SBR DIST.]
SBR 1.0 m to SBR 7.0 m
(SBR 3 ft to SBR 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
SBR 3.0 m
(SBR 9 ft)
Subwoofer distancea)
[SW DIST.]
SW 1.0 m to SW 7.0 m
(SW 3 ft to SW 22 ft)
(0.1 m (1 ft) step)
SW 3.0 m
(SW 9 ft)
Distance unit
[DIST.UNIT]
METER, FEET
Front speaker crossover
frequencye)
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
CRS. 120 Hz
[FRT CRS.]
Center speaker crossover
[CNT CRS.]
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
CRS. 120 Hz
CRS. 120 Hz
Surround speaker crossover
frequencye)
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
SURROUND
[SURR]
Sound field selection
[S.F. SELCT]
Sound” (page 44).
(page 66)
Effect level
[EFFECT]
EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,
EFCT. MAX
EFCT. STD
BASS 0 dB
TRE 0 dB
STEREO
EQ
[EQ]
(page 66)
Front speakers bass level
[BASS]
BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB
(1 dB step)
Front speakers treble level
[TREBLE]
TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB
(1 dB step)
TUNER
[TUNER]
(page 66)
FM station receiving mode
[FM MODE]
STEREO, MONO
Naming preset stations
[NAME IN]
For details, see “Naming preset
stations” (page 43).
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Menu
[Display]
Parameters
[Display]
Settings
AUDIO
Synchronizes audio with video SYNC ON, SYNC OFF
SYNC OFF
[AUDIO]
(page 66)
output
[A/V SYNC]
Digital broadcast language
selection
[DUAL]
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM
Digital audio input decoding
priority
DEC. AUTO
[DEC. PRIO]
Digital audio input assignment For details, see “Enjoying the sound/
[A. ASSIGN]
images from other inputs” (page 55).
Night mode
[NIGHT M.]
NIGHT.OFF, NIGHT. ON
NIGHT.OFF
VIDEO
[VIDEO]
(page 67)
Video input assignment
[V. ASSIGN]
For details, see “Enjoying the sound/
images from other inputs” (page 55).
HDMI
[HDMI]
(page 67)
Control for HDMI
[CTRL.HDMI]
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF
ON, AUTO, OFF
CTRL ON
OFF
HDMI Signal Pass Through
[PASS.THRU]
[AUDIO.OUT]
AMP, TV+AMP
AMP
Subwoofer level for HDMIf)
[SW LEVEL]
SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB
L.P.F. ON, L.P.F. OFF
SW AUTO
Subwoofer Low Pass Filter for
HDMIf)
[SW L.P.F.]
Audio Return Channel
[ARC]
ARC ON, ARC OFF
ARC ON
DIM OFF
OFF
SYSTEM
[SYSTEM]
(page 69)
[DIMMER]
DIM MAX, DIM MID, DIM OFF
Sleep timer mode
[SLEEP]
OFF, 0-30-00, 1-00-00, 1-30-00,
2-00-00
Auto standby mode
[AUTO.STBY]
STBY ON, STBY OFF
STBY ON
Naming inputs
[NAME IN]
For details, see “Naming inputs”
(page 38).
a)Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.
b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).
c)You can only select this parameter if “PATTERN” is not set to a setting with surround back speakers
(page 63).
d)“FEET” for models of area code CA2.
e)You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”.
f) This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals is detected.
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x SW LVL
AUTO CAL menu
Note
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some
parameters may not be available.
You can perform automatic calibration to get
proper sound balance in your room.
For details, see “Calibrating the appropriate
speaker settings automatically (AUTO
CALIBRATION)” (page 32).
x D. RANGE
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.
LEVEL menu
You can adjust the level of each speaker.
These settings are applied to all sound fields.
• COMP. MAX
The dynamic range is compressed
dramatically.
x T. TONE
• COMP. STD
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position.
The dynamic range is compressed as
intended by the recording engineer.
• COMP. OFF
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
The test tone is turned off.
• AUTO xxx*
The test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal.
* xxx represent a speaker channel.
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend
using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
Adjusting the speaker level
You can adjust each speaker’s level using the
following parameters.
For front left/right speakers, you can adjust the
level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB
steps. For other speakers, you can adjust the
level from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB
steps.
x FL LVL
x FR LVL
x CNT LVL
x SL LVL
x SR LVL
x SB LVL
x SBL LVL
x SBR LVL
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SPEAKER menu
You can set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver.
x PATTERN
Lets you set the number of speakers connected to this receiver. It should be synchronized with the
speakers settings.
For example:
3 / 4 . 1
subwoofer
2 surround + 2 surround back
2 front + center
Speaker
pattern
Front
left/right
Center
Surround
left/right
Surround
back left
Surround
back right
Subwoofer
3/4.1
3/4
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
–
2/4.1
2/4
a
–
–
3/3.1
3/3
a
a
–
a
–
–
2/3.1
2/3
–
a
–
–
–
3/2.1
3/2
a
a
–
–
a
–
–
–
2/2.1
2/2
–
–
a
–
–
–
–
3/0.1
3/0
a
a
–
–
–
a
–
–
–
–
2/0.1
2/0
–
–
–
a
–
–
–
–
–
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x FRT SIZE
x SUR SIZE
• LARGE
The surround back speakers will be set to the
same setting.
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
select “LARGE”. Normally, select
“LARGE”. However, if you have selected a
speaker pattern without subwoofer, the front
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the
subwoofer. When the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, the center and surround
speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL”.
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
select “LARGE”. Normally, select
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the
surround speakers to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
subwoofer or other speaker that is set to
“LARGE”.
Tip
x CNT SIZE
• LARGE
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
select “LARGE”. Normally, select
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the
center speaker to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or
subwoofer.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass
levels. For details, see page 66.
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x SB ASGN
x SW DIST.
• SPK B
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the subwoofer.
If you connect an additional front speaker
system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select
“SPK B”.
Notes
• Depends on the speaker pattern setting. Some
parameters may not be available.
• These parameters do not work in the following
cases:
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are being received.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are
received via an HDMI IN jack.
– Analog Direct is selected.
• BI-AMP
If you connect front speakers to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a
bi-amplifier connection, select “BI-AMP”.
• OFF
If you connect surround back speakers to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select “OFF”.
x DIST.UNIT
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
Note
When you change the connection from bi-amplifier
or speaker front B to surround back speakers
connection, set “SB ASGN” to “OFF”, then perform
the Auto Calibration again (page 33).
• METER
The distance is displayed in meters.
• FEET
The distance is displayed in feet.
x FL DIST.
x FRT CRS.
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
the front speakers that have been set to
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.
x FR DIST.
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the front speakers.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the
distance to the closest speaker.
x CNT CRS.
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
the center speaker that have been set to
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.
x CNT DIST.
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker.
x SUR CRS.
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
the surround speakers that have been set to
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.
x SL DIST.
x SR DIST.
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers.
x SB DIST.
x SBL DIST.
x SBR DIST.
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speakers.
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SURROUND menu
TUNER menu
You can select the sound field you want for
your listening pleasure.
You can set the FM station receiving mode and
name the preset stations.
x S.F. SELCT
x FM MODE
Lets you select the sound field you want. For
details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”
(page 44).
• STEREO
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo
signal when the radio station is broadcast in
stereo.
Note
• MONO
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the
DVD input, then change to a different input and then
return to DVD, “HALL” will automatically be
applied again.
This receiver will decode the signal as mono
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
x NAME IN
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For
details, see “Naming preset stations”
(page 43).
x EFFECT
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround
effect for the Cinema Studio EX A/B/C sound
fields.
AUDIO menu
You can make settings for the audio to suit
your preference.
EQ menu
x A/V SYNC
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble
level) of the front speakers.
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize
the time gap between audio output and visual
display.
x BASS
• SYNC 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 TREBLE
Notes
These parameters do not work in the following
• SYNC OFF (Delay time: 0 ms)
The audio output is not delayed.
cases:
– signals with sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are being received.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received
via an HDMI IN jack.
Notes
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma TV or a projector.
– Analog Direct is selected.
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.
• This parameter does not work in the following
cases:
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz is input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are
received via an HDMI IN jack.
– Analog Direct function is selected.
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x DUAL
x NIGHT M.
Lets you select the language you want to listen
to during digital broadcast. This feature only
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• MAIN/SUB
Lets you to retain a theater-like environment at
low volume levels. For details, see “Enjoying
the surround effect at low volume levels
(NIGHT MODE)” (page 49).
• NIGHT.OFF
Sound of the main language will be output
through the front left speaker and sound of
the sub language will be output through the
front right speaker simultaneously.
• MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
• SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• NIGHT. ON
VIDEO menu
You can assign the video input to other input
source.
x V. ASSIGN
x DEC. PRIO
Lets you assign the video input to other input
source. For details, see “Enjoying the sound/
images from other inputs” (page 55).
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or
HDMI IN jacks.
• DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
• DEC. PCM
HDMI menu
You can make various adjustments for HDMI
settings.
When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are
selected, PCM signals are given priority (to
prevent interruption when playback starts).
However, when other signals are input, there
may be no sound, depending on the format.
In this case, set this item to “DEC. AUTO”.
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are
selected, only PCM signals are output from
the connected player. When signals in any
other format are received, set this item to
“DEC. AUTO”.
x CTRL.HDMI
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function
on or off. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync
Features” (page 50).
x PASS.THRU
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV
even when the receiver is in standby mode.
• ON
When the receiver is in the standby mode,
the receiver continuously outputs HDMI
signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT
jack.
Notes
• Even when “DEC. PRIO” is set to “DEC. PCM”,
the sound may be interrupted at the very
beginning of the first track depending on the CD
being played back.
• AUTO
• When you play back DTS CD, set “DEC. PRIO”
to “DEC. 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 TV that is compatible with
“BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves power
in the standby mode compared with the
“ON” setting.
x A. ASSIGN
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other
input source. For details, see “Enjoying the
sound/images from other inputs” (page 55).
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• OFF
The receiver does not output HDMI signals
x SW LEVEL
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB
or +10 dB when multi channel Linear PCM
signals are input via an HDMI connection. You
can set the level for each HDMI input
independently.
when in the standby mode. Turn on the
receiver to enjoy the connected component’s
source on the TV. This setting saves power in
the standby mode compared with the “ON”
setting.
• SW AUTO
Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or
+10 dB depending on the frequency.
• SW +10 dB
Notes
• This parameter is not available when
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
• 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.
• When the receiver is in standby mode, “HDMI”
indicator will lights up if “PASS.THRU” is set to
“AUTO” or “ON”. However, when “PASS.THRU”
is set to “AUTO”, this indicator will lights off if no
signals are detected.
• SW 0 dB
Note
This parameter is only available when HDMI input
signals are detected.
x SW L.P.F.
Lets you set the low pass filter of the
subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM
signals are input via an HDMI connection. Set
the “SW L.P.F.” if your connected subwoofer’s
crossover frequency do not have low pass
filter.
x AUDIO.OUT
Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the
playback component connected to the receiver
via an HDMI connection.
• L.P.F. ON
• AMP
The low pass filter of the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency is set to 120 Hz.
• L.P.F. OFF
The low pass filter of the subwoofer is
turned off.
The HDMI audio signals from the playback
component are only output to the speakers
connected to the receiver. Multi channel
sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s
speakers when “AUDIO.OUT” is set to “AMP”.
This parameter is only available when HDMI input
signals are detected.
• TV+AMP
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and
the speakers connected to the receiver.
x ARC
Let you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver via an HDMI cable.
For details, see “Enjoying the TV sound via an
HDMI cable” (page 54).
Notes
• The sound quality of the playback component
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
number of channels, and the sampling frequency,
etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound
output from the receiver is also stereo as that of
the TV, even if you play back multi channel
software.
• When you connect the receiver to an image
display component (projector, etc.), sound may
not be output from the receiver. In this case,
select “AMP”.
• ARC ON
Audio signal is input to the HDMI TV OUT
jack.
• ARC OFF
Audio signal is input to the TV OPTICAL
IN jack or TV AUDIO IN jack.
Note
This parameter is not available when
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
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SYSTEM menu
Using the Remote
You can customize the settings of the receiver.
Changing the input button
assignments
x DIMMER
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in
3 levels.
You can change the initial settings of the input
buttons to suit the components in your system.
For example, if you connect a Blu-ray disc
player to the DVD jack on the receiver, you
can set the DVD button on this remote to
control the Blu-ray disc player.
x SLEEP
Lets you set the Sleep Timer on the receiver to
turn off automatically at the specific time. For
details, see “Using the Sleep Timer”
(page 39).
x AUTO.STBY
Note
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby
mode automatically after 30 minutes when
you do not operate the receiver or when there
is no signals input to the receiver.
• STBY ON
You cannot change the remote assignments for TV,
VIDEO 2, DMPORT, TUNER, HDMI 2 and
HDMI 3 input buttons.
AV ?/1
Switches to standby mode after
approximately 30 minutes.
• STBY OFF
Assignable
Input
buttons
SAT/
Numeric
buttons
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
Does not switch to standby mode.
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
Notes
HDMI 1
• This parameter does not work when TUNER input
is selected.
• If you use the Auto Standby mode and the Sleep
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
1 While holding down the input
button of which you want to
change the assignment, hold
down AV ?/1.
x NAME IN
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,
see “Naming inputs” (page 38).
Example: While holding down DVD,
hold down AV ?/1.
2 With the AV ?/1 button held,
release the input button you
selected in step 1.
Example: With the AV ?/1 button held,
release DVD.
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3 Referring to the following table,
press the corresponding
Clearing all the contents
of the remote’s memory
button for the category you
want, then release AV ?/1.
Example: Press 1, then release AV ?/1.
Now you can use the DVD button to
control the Blu-ray disc player.
INPUT/
/
?/1
SAT/
BD
TV
DVD
CATV
Categories and the
VIDEO1
DMPORT
HDMI 2
VIDEO2
corresponding buttons for BD,
DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1,
SA-CD/CD and HDMI 1
SA-CD/
CD
TUNER
HDMI 3
HDMI 1
Categories
Press
Blu-ray disc player
(command mode BD1)
1
a)
a)
Blu-ray disc recorder
(command mode BD3)
2
3
4
DVD player
(command mode DVD1)
O
DVD recorder
(command mode DVD3)
MENU
b)
m
M
c)
VCR (command mode VTR3)
CD player
5
6
7
x
X
>
.
d)
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) /
MASTER
VOL –/
2 –
e)
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver
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.
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 2 or VTR 3
setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS
respectively.
RM-AAU073 only
While holding down MASTER VOL – , press
?/1 and INPUT.
RM-AAU075 only
While holding down 2 –, press ?/1 and
d)RM-AAU073 only.
/
.
e)RM-AAU075 only.
The remote is reset to its initial settings.
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x Deep Color (Deep Colour)
Video signals for which the color depth of
signals passing through an HDMI jack have
been raised.
Additional Information
Glossary
The number of colors that could be expressed
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with
the current HDMI jack. However, the number
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel
will be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver
corresponds to Deep Color (Deep Colour).
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can
be expressed more finely with more bits,
continuous color changes can be more
smoothly expressed.
x Cinema Studio EX
A surround sound mode that can be regarded
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing
theater using three technologies: “Virtual
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio
Reverberation”.
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-
surround environment with actual speakers up
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound
experience of a theater with the latest facilities
into your home.
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound
usually created in a theater using sound
emission from behind the screen. This is then
added to the front and center channels.
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art
dubbing theaters and recording studios,
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/
C, available according to the studio type.
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
A unique sound reproduction technology for
home theater developed by Sony, in
cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured
data, the ideal sound field intended by
filmmakers can be experienced at home.
x Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
consists of front (left/right), center, surround
(left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a
designated audio standard for DVD video and
also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since
surround information is recorded and
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby
surround.
x Component video
A format for transmitting video signal
information consisting of three separate
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted
more faithfully. The three jacks are color -
coded green, blue and red.
x Dolby Digital Surround EX
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information
is matrixed into regular left and right surround
channels so that the sound can be reproduced
in 6.1 channel. Active scenes, especially, are
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic
sound field.
x Composite video
A standard format for transmitting video
signal information. The luminance signal Y
and chrominance signal C are combined and
transmitted together.
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x Dolby Pro Logic II
x DTS-ES
This technology converts 2 channel stereo
recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1
channel surround sound.
Format for 6.1 channel playback with
surround back information. There are two
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all
channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1”
which matrixes surround back channel into
surround left and surround right channels. It is
ideal for playback of motion picture
soundtracks.
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel)
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in
7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore,
existing stereo recorded content can also be
reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel).
x DTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2 channel stereo
recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback.
There are two modes to select according to the
playback source or your preference, CINEMA
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources
such as music.
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro
Logic)
x HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Audio processing technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono
surround information is matrixed into two
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is
decoded and output in 4 channel surround
sound. This is the most common audio
processing method for DVD video.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) is an interface that supports both
video and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Contents Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding
technology for digital video signals.
x DTS 96/24
A high sound quality digital signal format. It
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit
rate of 96 kHz/24bit which is the highest
possible for DVD video. The number of
playback channels varies depending on the
software.
x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method of converting analog audio to digital
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
x Sampling frequency
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data
should be quantified. This process is called
sampling, and the number of times per second
the analog data is quantified is called the
sampling frequency. A standard music CD
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per
second, which is expressed as a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a
higher sampling frequency means better sound
quality.
x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
delivering a higher quality sound
reproduction.
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x x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)
x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) is a more familiar term
for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony,
and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an
international standard for color space in video.
This standard can express a wider colour range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
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.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at a qualified service shop.
• (Models of area code CA2 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 heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
continuously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and
prolong the life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
that might block the ventilation holes and
cause malfunctions.
• Do not place the receiver near equipment
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the
receiver is being used in combination with a
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too
close to that equipment, noise may result,
and picture quality may suffer. This is
especially likely when using an indoor
antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend
using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)
• Use caution when placing the receiver on
surfaces that have been specially treated
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
discoloration of the surface may result.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio
There is no sound, no matter which
component is selected, or only a very
low-level sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected correctly and securely.
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all
components are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set
to “VOL MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to
“SPK OFF” (page 31).
• Check that headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING (RM-AAU073) or
(RM-AAU075) on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure
to turn off and unplug the receiver.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component with the input buttons (page
37).
• The protective device on the receiver has
been activated. Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
turn on the power again.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your receiver, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound from a specific
component.
• Check that the component is connected
correctly to the audio input jacks for that
component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the
connection is (are) fully inserted into the
jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
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There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the
PHONES jack to verify that sound is
output from the headphones. If only one
channel is output from the headphones, the
component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both
channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to
the receiver correctly. Check the
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the level parameters using the
LEVEL menu.
“------” appears on the display.
• Check that your component is connected
to the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI IN
jacks. If no signal is input through the
COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI IN jacks,
“------” appears on the display and this is
not a malfunction.
connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer or motor, and at least
3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or
fluorescent light.
• Make sure you have connected to both the
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an
audio cord (not supplied).
There is no sound from analog 2
channel sources.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“AUTO” (page 55) and the DIGITAL
connection is not made for the selected
input.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“AUTO” (page 55) and the “A. ASSIGN”
function is not used to reassign the audio
input of another source to the selected
input (page 55).
• Move your audio components away from
the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
There is no sound, or only a very low-
surround/surround back speakers.
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 45).
• Check that the speaker settings are
appropriate using the AUTO CAL menu or
“PATTERN” in the SPEAKER menu.
Then check that sound is output from each
speaker correctly, using “T. TONE” in the
LEVEL menu.
There is no sound from digital sources
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 55).
• Check that the Analog Direct function is
not selected.
• Check that the “A. ASSIGN” function is
not used to reassign the audio input of
another source to the selected input (page
55).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 36).
• Set “ARC” to “ARC OFF” when no sound
is output from TV OPTICAL IN jack
during TV input (page 68).
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There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected
correctly and securely.
• Make sure you have turned on your
subwoofer.
• Depending on the selected sound field, no
sound output from the subwoofer.
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”
and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is
selected, there is no sound from the
subwoofer.
There is no sound from the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component.
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component device to make
sure it supports this receiver.
• Check “PATTERN” setting (page 63).
The surround effect cannot be
obtained.
• Make sure you have selected the sound
field for movie or music mode (page 45).
• Sound fields do not function for signals
with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz.
Video
There is no picture or an unclear
picture appears on the TV screen or
monitor.
• Select the appropriate input using the input
buttons.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel
sound is not reproduced.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your audio components away from
the TV.
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS
format.
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, video output may not be
possible.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to
the digital input jacks of this receiver,
check the audio setting (the settings for the
audio output) of the connected component.
For example, when connecting the
“PlayStation 3”, set the BD/DVD audio
output format to “Bitstream” on the
“PlayStation 3”.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component using the
input buttons (page 37).
• Set “AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” in the
HDMI menu.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component using the
input buttons (page 37).
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The RDS information that you want
does not appear.*
Tuner
• Contact the radio station and find out
whether they actually provide the service
in question. If so, the service may be
temporarily out of order.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
* Models of area code CEK, ECE only.
HDMI
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
The source sound input to the HDMI
jack is not output from the receiver or
the TV speaker.
Receiver
• Check the HDMI connection (page 23).
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
by connecting HDMI.
Ground (earth)
wire (not
ANTENNA
supplied)
• Depending on the playback component,
you may need to set up the component.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with each component.
To ground
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
when you view images or listen to sound
during Deep Color (Deep Colour)
transmission.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are
connected securely. Adjust the antennas
(aerials) and connect an external antenna
(aerial), if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval
correctly (when tuning in AM stations
with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (page 42).
The source image input to the HDMI
jack is not output from the TV.
• Check the HDMI connection (page 23).
• Depending on the playback component,
you may need to set up the component.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with each component.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
when you view images or listen to sound
during Deep Color (Deep Colour)
transmission.
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the
frequency appears on the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
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The Control for HDMI function does not
work.
When the receiver is in standby mode,
• Check the HDMI connection (page 23).
• Make sure “CTRL.HDMI” is set to
“CTRL ON” in the HDMI menu.
• Make sure the connected component is
compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on
the connected component. Refer to the
operating instructions of the connected
component.
• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing for
the “BRAVIA” Sync” if you change the
HDMI connection, connect/disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead), or when
there is a power failure (page 50).
• When the receiver is in standby mode,
image and sound are output from the
HDMI component selected the last time
you turned off the receiver. If you are
enjoying other component, play the
component and perform the One-Touch
Play operation, or turn on the receiver to
select the HDMI component you want to
enjoy.
• Make sure “PASS.THRU” is set to “ON”
in the HDMI menu if you connect
components not compatible with the
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 67).
No sound is output from the receiver
and TV speaker while using the System
Audio Control function.
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the
System Audio Control function.
• If the TV does not have System Audio
Control function, set the “AUDIO.OUT”
settings in HDMI menu to
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the
sound from the TV speaker and receiver.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound
from the receiver.
Remote commander
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.
• When you connect the receiver to a video
component (projector, etc.), sound may
not be output from the receiver. In this
case, select “AMP”.
Others
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a
component connected to the receiver
– Change the input of the receiver to
HDMI when you want to watch a
program on a component connected via
HDMI connection to the receiver.
– Change the TV channel when you want
to watch a TV broadcast.
The receiver is turned off
automatically.
• The “AUTO.STBY” function is working
(page 69).
– Select the component or input you want
to watch when you watch a program on
the component connected to the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
TV on this operation.
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Error messages
Specifications
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
system by the message. See the following table
to solve the problem. If any problem persists,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If an error message appears while you perform
Auto Calibration, see “When error codes
appear” (page 34) to solve the problem.
Amplifier section
Models of area code CA2
1)
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
85 W + 85 W
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
105 W + 105 W
2)
PROTECTOR
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or
the upper panel of the receiver is covered
with something. The receiver will
automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again.
140 W per channel
1)
Models of area code CEK, ECE
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
85 W + 85 W
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
100 W + 100 W
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
troubleshooting guide
2)
140 W per channel
1)Measured under the following conditions:
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 31). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their initial
settings and you will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
Area code
CA2
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEK, ECE
230 V AC, 50 Hz
2)Reference power output for front, center, surround
and surround back speakers. Depending on the
no sound output.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if
service personnel changes some parts during
repair, these parts may be retained.
Frequency response
Analog
10 Hz – 70 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
Input
Analog
Sensitivity: 500 mV/
50 kohms
To clear
See
S/N3): 96 dB
(A, 500 mV4))
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 31
page 49
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
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Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
General
Power requirements
Output (Analog)
AUDIO OUT
Area code
CA2
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Voltage: 500 mV/
10 kohms
Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
CEK, ECE
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
SUBWOOFER
Equalizer
Gain levels
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT:
6 dB, 1 dB step
5V, 0.7A MAX
3)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
Power consumption
Area code
4)Weighted network, input level.
Power consumption
CA2, CEK, ECE
240 W
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
Antenna (aerial)
430 mm × 157.5 mm ×
325.3 mm (17 in × 6 1/4 in
× 12 3/4 in) including
projecting parts and
controls
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Mass (Approx.)
7.8 kg (17 lb 4 oz)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
For details on the area code of the
component you are using, see page 3.
Area code
Tuning scale
10 kHz step 9 kHz step
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
CA2
530 kHz –
1,710 kHz
531 kHz –
1,710 kHz
CEK, ECE
–
531 kHz –
1,602 kHz
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in the certain printed wiring boards.
Antenna (aerial)
Loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
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Index
Numerics
2 channel 44
H
HDMI
S
5.1 channel 16
7.1 channel 16
67
A
I
A.F.D. mode 45
Analog Direct 44
Audio Return Channel
(ARC) 54
Initial setup 31
INPUT MODE 55
System Power Off 53
AUTO CALIBRATION 32
M
B
AUDIO 66
BI-AMP 65
Bi-amplifier connection 57
Blu-ray disc player
connecting 23, 26
HDMI 67
LEVEL 62
SPEAKER 63
SURROUND 66
Music mode 46
Theater/Theatre Mode Sync
54
C
connecting 30
Tuning
automatically 41
to preset stations 43
TV
Cable TV tuner
connecting 23, 28
Camcorder
connecting 29
Clear
remote 70
Naming 38, 43
NIGHT MODE 49
D
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
connecting 21
enjoying 57
VCR
connecting 29
O
Dolby Digital 71
Dolby Digital EX 48
DTS 72
One-Touch Play 51
P
DVD player
“PlayStation 3”
connecting 23
connecting 23, 27
DVD recorder
connecting 23, 27, 29
R
RDS 44
Recording
E
Error messages 79
onto a CD-R 39
onto a recording media
40
Remote commander 11
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