Sony Stereo System STR DE898 User Manual

2-580-791-11(3)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial  
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
STR-DE898  
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About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual is for model  
STR-DE898. Check your model number by looking  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls  
on the receiver. You can use the controls on the  
supplied remote if they have the same or similar  
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use  
of your remote, see pages 53–55.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see  
the illustration below).  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO  
L
2
VIDEO  
1
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
BACK  
SUB  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
WOOFER  
OUT  
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Getting Started  
1: Check how to hookup your  
components.......................................5  
1a: Connecting components with  
only analog audio jacks............12  
2: Connecting the antennas...................14  
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17  
Reassigning the digital audio input ...... 35  
— DIGITAL ASSIGN  
Reassigning the component video  
digital components ......................... 36  
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 41  
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 41  
Recording ............................................. 42  
— MULTI CH IN  
Remote button description.................... 45  
Selecting the command mode of  
Programming the remote ...................... 50  
Learning the commands of your  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front speakers ...............29  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
Selecting a sound field..........................31  
Selecting the surround back decoding  
mode ...............................................33  
— SURR BACK DECODING  
Troubleshooting.................................... 57  
Specifications ....................................... 60  
List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 63  
Index........................................back cover  
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Getting Started  
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.  
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).  
Connectable components  
Component to be connected  
DVD player  
Page  
a)  
With digital audio output  
7–8  
b)  
With multi channel audio output  
10–11  
7–8  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
TV monitor  
With component video input  
With S-video or composite video input only  
Satellite tuner  
With digital audio output  
With analog audio output only  
Super Audio CD/CD player  
With digital audio output  
d)  
8 or 11  
13  
a)  
7–8  
7–8  
c)  
a)  
9
b)  
With multi channel audio output  
10  
12  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
MD/Tape deck  
With digital audio output  
With analog audio output only  
Analog disc turntable  
a)  
9
c)  
12  
12  
10  
13  
Multi channel decoder  
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc.  
a)  
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.  
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the  
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.  
b)  
c)  
d)  
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.  
Model with component video (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) input jacks.  
B
B
R
R
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Required cords  
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection  
cords (A to H) (not supplied).  
A Audio cord  
F Coaxial digital cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
G Monaural audio cord  
B Audio/video cord  
Black  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Tip  
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio  
cords G.  
C Video cord  
Yellow  
H Component video cord  
Green  
Blue  
D S-video cord  
Red  
E Optical digital cord  
Notes  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
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Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
DVD player  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
L
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
R
F
A
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
E
A
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
Satellite tuner  
Note  
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the  
receiver.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with  
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component  
B
R
B
R
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.  
TV monitor  
Satellite tuner  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
S
S
P
R/CR/R–Y  
P
B/CB/B–Y  
Y
P
R/CR/R–Y  
P
B/CB/B–Y  
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
P
B/CB  
/B–Y  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
+
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
CENT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
C
D
H
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
S
P
R/CR/R–Y  
PB/CB/B–Y  
Y
DVD player  
Tips  
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.  
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.  
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video  
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or  
S-video signals.  
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward  
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the  
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.  
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.  
MD/Tape deck  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
DIGITAL  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
OUT  
R
E
E
A
A
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
*
*
E
F
A
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
L
R
Super Audio CD/  
CD player  
* Connect to either the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN or the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making  
connections to the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack.  
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an  
unused input  
See “Reassigning the digital audio input” (page 35).  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
Notes  
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or  
VIDEO 2 OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make  
only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make  
digital connections.  
• No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the  
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog  
input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output  
jacks  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect  
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi  
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
A
A
A
G
G
L
CENTER  
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FRONT SURROUND  
MULTI CH OUT  
DVD player,  
Super Audio CD player,  
Multi channel decoder, etc.  
Tip  
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby  
Digital and DTS.  
Note  
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub  
woofer using the controls on the connected component.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,  
P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you  
B
B
R
R
to enjoy higher quality video.  
DVD player  
TV monitor  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
S
S
P
P
Y
P
R/CR/R–Y  
PB/CB/B–Y  
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
OUT  
/B–Y  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
+
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
CENTER  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
SPE  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
Tips  
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.  
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.  
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video  
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or  
S-video signals.  
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward  
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the  
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.  
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Hooking up audio components  
For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.  
Turntable  
A
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
LINE  
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/  
CD player  
MD/Tape deck  
Note  
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.  
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Hooking up video components  
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input  
(page 23). For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.  
VCR  
INPUT OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV monitor  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
L
INPUT  
VIDEO  
S
R
B
B
C
D
OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
P
B/CB  
/B–Y  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
To the VIDEO 3  
IN/PORTABLE  
AV IN jacks  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
+
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
(Front panel)  
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
CENTER  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
SPE  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
B
B
B
D
D
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
S
S
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
L
R
Camcorder or  
video game  
VCR  
Tips  
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.  
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.  
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video  
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or  
S-video signals.  
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward  
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the  
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.  
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2: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
AM  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
OUT  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
R
R
R
DVD  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
SIGNAL GND  
SA-CD/  
CD  
L
L
L
IN  
COAXIAL  
CENTER  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
(INPUT ONLY)  
R
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD  
/
CD  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
*
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.  
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.  
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3: Connecting speakers  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a  
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you  
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1  
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 33).  
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (Right)  
Surround speaker (Right)  
Front speaker (Left)  
Sub woofer  
Surround speaker (Left)  
Surround back speaker (Right)  
Surround back speaker (Left)  
Tips  
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see  
“When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 20).  
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.  
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Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
Black  
Surround speaker  
(Right)  
Surrond speaker  
(Left)  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
E
e
E
e
E
e
E
e
A
A
A
A
FRONT A  
Y
S-VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
R
R
L
OUT  
/B–Y  
+
+
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
L
FRONT B  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
R
R
L
+
+
+
AC OUTLET  
L
SUB  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
PRE OUT  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B*  
A
A
A
B
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e E  
e E  
e
Center speaker  
Surround back  
Surround back  
speaker (Right)**  
speaker (Left)**  
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can  
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the  
speaker system” (page 42).  
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.  
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Notes  
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a  
switched outlet, which supplies power to the  
connected component only while the receiver is  
turned on.  
4: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC  
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on  
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage  
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,  
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Setting the voltage selector  
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear  
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the  
local power supply voltage. If not, use a  
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct  
position before connecting the AC power cord to  
a wall outlet.  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
120V  
220V  
240V  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure.  
This procedure can also be used to return  
settings you have made to their factory defaults.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“PUSH ENTER” flashes in the display.  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
3
Press ENTER.  
“MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the  
display for a while, then “MEMORY  
CLEARED” appears.  
AC power cord  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
ONT A  
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP,  
LEVEL, EQUALIZER and  
CUSTOMIZE menus.  
L
+
b
To a wall  
outlet  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
L
ONT B  
ROUND  
• All sound field parameters.  
• All preset stations.  
L
+
• All index names for inputs and preset  
stations.  
AC OUTLET  
L
UND BACK  
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to  
“VOLUME MIN”.  
• Input is set to DVD.  
*
AC OUTLET  
* Except for models of area code AR.  
The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets  
vary according to the area code.  
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x SUB WOOFER XXX  
(Sub woofer selection)  
5: Setting up the speakers  
• YES  
You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set  
the size, distance and location of the speakers  
connected to this receiver.  
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
• NO  
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select  
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically  
setting. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from  
other speakers.  
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend that you set the cut off frequency  
on the sub woofer as high as possible.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
SET UP ”.  
3
Press or repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
For details, see “SPEAKER SET UP menu  
parameters” below.  
Note  
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in  
the display. This means that they have been  
adjusted automatically due to other speaker  
settings or may not be adjustable.  
x FRONT SP XXXXX  
(Front speakers size)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
4
5
Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Note  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer. When the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround  
back speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).  
Press ENTER if you select the setting for “SP.  
PATTERN X–X”.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set  
all of the items that follow.  
SPEAKER SET UP menu  
parameters  
The initial settings are underlined.  
x EASY SET UP XXX (Speaker easy setup)  
• YES  
If you want to set up your speakers  
automatically, select “YES”. You can select a  
pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied  
“Easy Setup Guide”).  
• NO  
If you want to adjust the settings of each  
speaker manually, select “NO”.  
x SP. PATTERN X–X  
(Speaker setup pattern)  
When you select “EASY SET UP YES”, select  
the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ to select the  
speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter  
the selection. Check your speaker setup pattern  
using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.  
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xCTR SP XXXXX  
x SB SP XXXXXX  
(Center speaker size)  
(Surround back speakers selection)  
• LARGE  
When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the  
surround back speakers are also automatically  
set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.  
• DUAL  
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”.  
If you connect two surround back speakers,  
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a  
maximum of 7.1 channels.  
• SMALL  
• SINGLE  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.  
• NO  
If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be  
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.  
• NO  
If you did not connect surround back speaker,  
select “NO”.  
a)  
Tips  
If you did not connect a center speaker, select  
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be  
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic  
modes  
a) NORMAL  
b)  
output from the front speakers.  
b) PHANTOM  
c) 3 STEREO  
xSURR SP XXXXX  
(Surround speakers size)  
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass 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”.  
• 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  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
• NO  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the BASS parameter in the  
EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the bass, see page 38.  
If you did not connect surround speakers,  
select “NO”.  
c)  
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x FRONT DIST. X.X m*  
x SURR DIST. X.X m*  
(Front speaker distance)  
(Surround speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0  
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)  
steps.  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance  
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to  
your listening position (C).  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the distance  
to the closest speaker.  
When placing only one surround back speaker  
x SB DIST. X.X m*  
(Surround back speaker distance)  
B
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front  
speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet)  
closer to your listening position (D).  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
C
C
If you connect two surround back speakers and both  
surround back speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the distance  
to the closest speaker.  
D
* For models of area code U, CA, “XX ft.” is  
displayed.  
When placing two surround back speakers  
(The angle E should be the same)  
Tip  
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in  
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the  
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the  
center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5  
feet) closer than the front speakers.  
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back  
speakers cannot be set further away from the listening  
position than the front speakers. And they can be no  
more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.  
E
E
D
E
D
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than  
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in  
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other  
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2  
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker  
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being  
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory  
surround effect because the surround speakers are too  
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer  
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger  
sound stage.  
x CTR DIST. X.X m*  
(Center speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should  
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to  
your listening position (B).  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound  
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a  
try!  
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Tip  
xPL. XXXX/XXXX  
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for  
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.  
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so  
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the  
premise that the surround speakers would be located  
behind the listening position, but presentation remains  
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to  
“SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.  
(Surround speaker position)**  
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers  
for proper implementation of the surround effects in  
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31).  
120˚  
100˚  
A
A
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers  
are located high above the listening position, even if  
they are to the immediate left and right.  
B
B
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary  
to the above explanation, we recommend that you  
playback multi channel surround encoded software and  
select the setting that provides a good sense of  
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a  
cohesive space between the surround sound from the  
surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.  
If you are not sure which sounds best, select  
“BEHD/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the  
speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
D
D
C
60  
C
30  
• SIDE/LOW  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A and C.  
• SIDE/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A and D.  
• BEHD/LOW  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B and C.  
• BEHD/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B and D.  
**This setup item is not available when the surround  
speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.  
xCROSS > XXX Hz  
(Speaker crossover frequency)  
Initial setting: 100 Hz  
Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of  
speakers set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER SET UP  
menu. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz.  
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6: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
— TEST TONE  
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while  
listening to the test tone from your listening  
position. Use the remote for the operation.  
Tip  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Press TEST TONE.  
“TEST TONE [XXX]” appears in the  
display and the test tone is output from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t  
Surround (right) t Surround back (right)*  
t Surround back (left)* t Surround  
(left) t Sub woofer  
* You will only hear the test tone from the  
– surround back left and right speakers when  
surround back speaker selection is set to  
“DUAL”.  
– surround back left speaker when surround  
back speaker selection is set to “SINGLE”.  
3
4
Adjust the speaker levels and balance  
using the LEVEL menu so that the level  
of the test tone sounds the same from  
each speaker.  
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,  
see page 37.  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or  
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value are shown in the display  
during adjustment.  
Press TEST TONE again after  
adjustment.  
The test tone turns off.  
Note  
Although these adjustments can also be made via the  
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone  
is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu  
automatically), we recommend you follow the  
procedure described above and adjust the speaker  
levels from your listening position using the remote.  
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To use the headphones  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.  
• When the headphones are connected, speaker  
output is automatically canceled and the  
“SP.A” and “SP.B” indications in the display  
turn off.  
Amplifier Operation  
Selecting the component  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input.  
• When the headphones are connected, you can  
select only the following sound fields  
(page 32).  
To select the  
Display/light up  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2  
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)  
– HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)  
– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)  
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3  
DVD player  
DVD  
– HP THEATER (HEADPHONE  
THEATER)  
Satellite tuner  
MD or tape deck  
TV/SAT  
MD/TAPE  
SA-CD/CD  
Super Audio CD or CD  
player  
Built-in tuner (FM/AM)  
Turntable  
TUNER FM/AM  
PHONO  
2
3
Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
Note  
If you select any video components, set the TV’s  
video input to match the component you selected.  
Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust  
the volume.  
Note  
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that  
you turn down the volume before you turn off the  
receiver.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
The muting function will be canceled when you  
do the following.  
• Press MUTING on the remote again.  
• Turn the power off.  
• Increase the volume.  
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Listening to multi channel  
sound  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and AM  
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).  
— MULTI CH IN  
You can select the audio directly from the  
components connected to the MULTI CH IN  
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality  
analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD.  
When the MULTI CH IN function is selected,  
the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.  
Tip  
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as  
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,  
see page 3.  
Area code  
U, CA  
E2/E3  
AR  
FM  
AM  
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to  
select “MULTI DIRECT”.  
100 kHz  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
10 kHz*  
9 kHz*  
10 kHz  
To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press  
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until  
“MULTI CH IN” and “A.DIRECT” indication  
turns off.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61).  
Automatic tuning  
When MULTI CHANNEL  
If you do not know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
DECODING indicator lights up  
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator  
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi  
channel sources.  
However, this indicator does not light up if you  
select 2CH STEREO mode.  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;  
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Tip  
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo  
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to  
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the  
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To  
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.  
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Direct tuning  
Presetting radio stations  
You can enter the frequency of the station you  
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.  
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.  
Then you can easily tune in the stations you  
often listen to.  
1
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the  
FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Presetting radio stations  
Tip  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
3
Press D.TUNING.  
2
3
Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Automatic Tuning  
(page 24) or Direct Tuning (page 25).  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the  
display goes out.  
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when  
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
4
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset  
station number.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station number as follows:  
If you cannot tune in a station  
and the entered numbers flash  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.  
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered  
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in  
your area.  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off  
before you select the preset station number,  
start again from step 3.  
Tip  
You can also use the remote to select a preset  
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select  
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the  
numeric button to select a preset number.  
5
Press MEMORY again.  
The station is stored to the selected preset  
number.  
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off  
before you press MEMORY, start again  
from step 3.  
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Changing the display  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
FM or AM band.  
Changing the information in  
the display  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
You can check the sound field etc. by changing  
the information in the display.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station as follows:  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will  
change cyclically as follows.  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
*
Index name of the input t Selected input t  
Sound field currently applied  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
When the tuner is selected  
Preset station name t Frequency t Sound  
field currently applied  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 41). Index  
name does not appear when only blank spaces have  
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.  
*
Using the remote  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or  
AM band.  
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly  
to select the preset station you want.  
To select the preset station  
directly  
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.  
The preset station of the selected number in the  
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT  
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory  
page.  
Adjusting the brightness of  
the display  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
The brightness of the display will change in 3  
steps.  
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About the indications in the display  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
MULTI CH IN  
A.DIRECT  
EQ D.RANGE  
;
;
DIGITAL EX  
PRO LOGIC IIx 96/24 NEO:6  
DTS-ES  
SP.A SP.B  
SLEEP  
OPT COAX MONO  
D.ASSIGN STEREO  
MEMORY  
SW LFE  
L
C
S
R
SL  
SR  
qh  
qg  
qf  
qd  
qs  
SBL SB SBR  
qj  
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.  
H DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS  
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when  
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights  
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/  
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played  
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is  
actually being reproduced.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections and that INPUT  
MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED”  
(page 36).  
C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the  
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off  
when speaker output is turned off or when  
headphones are connected.  
I OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is  
set to “OPT FIXED” (page 36).  
D MULTI CH IN: Lights up when “MULTI  
DIRECT”is selected.  
E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.  
J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE  
is set to “COAX FIXED” (page 36).  
compression is activated (page 37).  
G ; DIGITAL EX: ; DIGITAL” lights up  
when Dolby Digital signals are input.  
; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby  
K Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 24–26 for tuner operations.  
L D.ASSIGN: Lights up when the digital assign  
Note  
function is used for the selected input.  
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be  
sure that you have made digital connections and  
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG  
FIXED” (page 36).  
M NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/  
Music mode decoding is activated. However,  
this indicator does not light up if both the  
center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.  
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N ; PRO LOGIC IIx: ; PRO LOGIC”  
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals in order to  
output the center and surround channel  
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when  
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder  
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up  
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game  
decoder is activated. However, these  
indicators do not light up if both the center and  
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you  
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function  
for DTS format signals or for signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
O A.DIRECT: Lights up when you select  
ANALOG DIRECT.  
P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
activated.  
Q Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters vary  
to show how the receiver downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)), SBL (Surround Back  
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right), SB  
(Surround Back (the surround back  
components obtained by 6.1 channel  
decoding))  
Example:  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
Output channel: When the surround speakers size  
parameter in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set  
to “NO”  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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Listening to analog audio  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
You can switch the audio of the selected input to  
the two channel analog input. This function  
enables you to enjoy high quality analog  
sources.  
Using only the front  
speakers  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker balance can be adjusted.  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the sub woofer.  
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input you want to listen to in analog  
audio.  
Listening to 2 channel stereo  
sources (2CH STEREO)  
2
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly  
to select “ANALOG DIRECT”.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
“ANALOG DIRECT” appears in the display  
and the analog audio is output.  
To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function,  
press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until  
“MULTI CH IN” and “A.DIRECT” indication  
turns off.  
Press 2CH.  
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the  
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.  
Note  
Note  
When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected, the  
equalizer and sound field cannot be used.  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub  
woofer, set to the A.F.D. AUTO mode.  
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Decoding the input audio  
signal automatically  
Enjoying higher fidelity  
sound  
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects  
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)  
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.  
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded, without adding any surround effects.  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to select the decoding mode you want for  
your audio sound.  
A.F.D. mode  
(Display)  
Decoding mode  
A.F.D. AUTO  
As encoded  
(A.F.D. AUTO)  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
PRO LOGIC  
(PRO LOGIC)  
Dolby Pro Logic  
The receiver automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input and performs the proper  
decoding if necessary.  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II  
(PLII MOVIE)  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
(PLII MUSIC)  
Tip  
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most  
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR  
BACK DECODING (page 33) to match the input  
stream to the mode you prefer.  
PRO LOGIC II GAME  
(PLII GAME)  
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
(PLIIX MOVIE)  
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC  
(PLIIX MUSIC)  
Enjoying stereo sound in multi  
channel (2 channel decoding  
mode)  
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME  
(PLIIX GAME)  
Neo:6 Cinema  
DTS Neo:6  
(NEO6 CINEMA)  
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding  
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can  
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels  
Neo:6 Music  
(NEO6 MUSIC)  
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS  
Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.  
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by  
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.  
MULTI STEREO  
(MULTI STEREO)  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2  
channel decoding mode.  
The selected type of decoding appears in the  
display.  
x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.  
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xPLII MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby  
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound  
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or  
old movies.  
Selecting a sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
xPLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as  
CDs.  
Selecting a sound field for  
movies  
xPLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
xPLIIX MOVIE (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
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.  
Sound field  
Display  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
CINEMA ST. EX A  
xPLIIX MUSIC (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)  
DCS  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.  
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all  
surround speakers.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
DCS  
CINEMA ST. EX B  
CINEMA ST. EX C  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
DCS  
xPLIIX GAME (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.  
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals  
panned to the surround speakers.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for  
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by Sony.  
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio  
in Hollywood.  
xNEO6 CINEMA  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.  
xNEO6 MUSIC  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
xMULTI STEREO  
Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all  
speakers. However, sound may not be output from  
certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.  
x CINEMA ST. EX A  
(CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most any type of movies.  
If you connect a sub woofer  
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if  
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,  
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for  
output to the sub woofer. However, the low  
frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6  
CINEMA” or “NEO6 MUSIC” when all  
speakers are set to “LARGE”.  
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x CINEMA ST. EX B  
(CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS  
Selecting a sound field for  
music  
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.  
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
x CINEMA ST. EX C  
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS  
Sound field  
HALL  
Display  
HALL  
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.  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
x HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your  
home.  
x JAZZ CLUB  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x LIVE CONCERT  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
When the headphones are  
connected  
You can select only from the following sound  
fields.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single  
pair of actual surround speakers.  
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)  
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2  
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound  
field processing and multi channel surround formats  
are downmixed to 2 channels.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming  
from inside the screen like in theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in  
theaters.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the  
equalizer, sound field, etc.  
x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI )  
Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN  
jacks.  
Notes  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
x HP THEATER  
(HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS  
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment  
while listening through a pair of headphones.  
Note  
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field  
is operating, the system will automatically switch to  
“HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH  
or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a  
sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC  
button.  
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To turn off the surround effect  
Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press  
A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
Selecting the surround  
back decoding mode  
— SURR BACK DECODING  
Tips  
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the  
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input  
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will  
automatically be applied again.  
This function lets you select the decoding mode  
for the surround back signals of the multi  
channel input stream.  
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD  
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,  
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.  
format, you can enjoy the surround sound  
intended by the filmmakers.  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround encoded  
programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
to select the surround back decoding  
mode.  
Notes  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER SET  
UP menu. However, the sound will be output from  
the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains  
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front,  
center, or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.  
– HALL  
“SB DEC XXXX” appears in the display.  
For details, see “How to select the surround back  
decoding mode” on page 34.  
Tip  
You can select the surround back decoding mode using  
“SB DEC XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu  
(page 39).  
Note  
You can select the surround back decoding mode only  
when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.  
button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode  
(page 30).  
– JAZZ CLUB  
– LIVE CONCERT  
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How to select the surround back decoding mode  
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.  
When you select “AUTO”  
a)  
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag , the appropriate decoder is applied to  
decode the surround back signal.  
Input stream  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
e)  
5.1  
b)  
e)  
6.1  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
e)  
5.1  
c)  
e)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
6.1  
DTS Matrix decoder  
d)  
e)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
6.1  
DTS Discrete decoder  
b)  
Dolby Digital EX  
7.1  
7.1  
7.1  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
DTS Matrix decoder  
c)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
d)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
DTS Discrete decoder  
When you select “ON”  
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is  
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when  
the output channel is 7.1.  
a)  
Input stream  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
e)  
6.1  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX  
b)  
e)  
6.1  
e)  
6.1  
c)  
e)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
6.1  
d)  
e)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
6.1  
7.1  
7.1  
7.1  
7.1  
7.1  
b)  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
c)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
d)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
When you select “OFF”  
Surround back decoding is not performed.  
a)  
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.  
b)  
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish  
Surround EX films.  
c)  
d)  
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.  
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to  
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.  
When two surround back speakers are connected and the surround back speakers selection parameter in the  
SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to “DUAL”, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.  
e)  
Note  
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “ON”.  
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Selectable inputs for each digital  
audio input  
Advanced Adjustments and Settings  
The initial setting is underlined.  
VIDEO 3 OPT  
Reassigning the digital  
audio input  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3  
DVD COAX  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD  
TV/SAT OPT  
— DIGITAL ASSIGN  
You can reassign a digital audio input to another  
input. This function is convenient in the  
following example.  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TV/SAT  
MD/TAPE OPT  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, MD/TAPE  
SA-CD/CD COAX, SA-CD/CD OPT  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD  
When you have two DVD players and no  
digital audio input jack is available for the  
second DVD player.  
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD  
COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can  
connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT  
OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video  
output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and  
VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver.  
Then, reassign the DVD COAXIAL’s digital  
audio input to DVD (DVD–DVD) and the  
TV/SAT OPTICAL’s digital audio input to  
VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT–VIDEO 2).  
Notes  
• You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to  
the same input.  
• You cannot use the digital audio input for the original  
input when it is reassigned to another input.  
• When you reassign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically  
(page 36).  
• You cannot reassign the digital audio input to  
TUNER and PHONO.  
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOMIZE ”.  
Press or repeatedly to select  
“DIGITAL ASSIGN”.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Press  
or  
digital audio input you want to  
reassign.  
5
reassign the digital audio input jack  
selected in step 4.  
The input you can reassign to varies for  
each digital audio input. For details, see  
“Selectable inputs for each digital audio  
input”.  
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Reassigning the  
component video input  
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
ASSIGN  
Switching the audio input  
mode for digital  
components  
— INPUT MODE  
You can reassign a component video input to  
another visual input.  
You can switch the audio input mode for  
components which have digital audio input  
jacks.  
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOMIZE ”.  
1
2
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input.  
Press or repeatedly to select  
“COMPO V. ASSIGN”.  
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to  
select the audio input mode.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Press  
or  
The selected audio input mode appears in  
the display.  
component video input you want to  
reassign.  
Audio input modes  
• AUTO 2CH  
5
reassign the component video input  
jack selected in step 4.  
Gives priority to digital signals when there are  
both digital and analog connections. If there  
are no digital signals, analog is selected.  
• COAX FIXED  
The input you can reassign to varies for  
each component video input. For details,  
see “Selectable inputs for each component  
video input”.  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.  
• OPT FIXED  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.  
• ANALOG FIXED  
Selectable inputs for each  
component video input  
The initial setting is underlined.  
DVD  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD  
TV/SAT  
Notes  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3. TV/SAT  
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field  
cannot be used.  
Note  
You cannot reassign more than one component video  
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is  
assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function (page 35).  
input to the same visual input.  
• Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending  
on the input. This means that the selected input is  
unavailable.  
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x CENTER XXX dB  
(Center speaker level)  
Customizing sound fields  
x SURR L XXX dB  
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can  
customize the sound fields to suit your particular  
listening situation.  
(Surround speaker (Left) level)  
x SURR R XXX dB  
(Surround speaker (Right) level)  
Note on the displayed items  
x SB XXX dB  
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary  
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters  
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the  
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and  
unchangeable.  
(Surround back speaker level)1)  
x SB LEFT XXX dB  
(Surround back (Left) level)2)  
x SB RIGHT XXX dB  
(Surround back (Right) level)2)  
Adjusting the LEVEL menu  
x SW XXX dB  
You can adjust the balance and level of each  
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound  
fields except for effect level parameter. The  
effect level parameter settings are stored  
individually for each sound field.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
1)  
Only when the surround back speaker is set to  
“SINGLE” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu  
(page 19).  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2)  
Only when the surround back speaker is set to  
“DUAL” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu  
(page 19).  
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
D.RANGE  
x
COMP. XXX  
LEVEL ”.  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
Press or  
repeatedly to select the  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound  
track. This may be useful when you want to watch  
movies at low volumes late at night.  
• OFF  
parameter you want to adjust.  
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”  
below.  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• STD  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to  
select the setting you want.  
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the  
recording engineer.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
• MAX  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.  
Tip  
LEVEL menu parameters  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic  
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.  
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light  
compression. Therefore, we recommend using the  
“MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic  
range and lets you view movies late at night at low  
volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are  
predetermined and provide a very natural compression.  
The initial setting is underlined.  
L
R
x
BALANCE L/R XX  
(Front speaker balance)  
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right  
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L  
(+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in  
17 steps.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
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x EFFECT XXX (Effect level)  
Initial setting: STD  
Adjusting the equalizer  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in  
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard  
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).  
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble  
level) of the front speakers using the  
EQUALIZER menu. These settings are applied  
to all sound fields and can be reproduced  
whenever you turn on the equalizer.  
Note  
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound  
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
Resetting sound fields to the  
initial settings  
2
3
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
EQUALIZER ”.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
Press or repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
While holding down 2CH, press  
?/1.  
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu  
parameters” below.  
“S.F. INITIALIZE” appears in the display  
and all sound fields are reset to the initial  
setting.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to  
select the setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
items.  
Note  
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is  
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or  
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.  
EQUALIZER menu parameters  
x EQUALIZER XXX  
(Equalizer on/off)  
Initial setting: OFF  
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.  
x BASS XXX.X dB  
(Front speaker bass level)  
x TREBLE XXX.X dB  
(Front speaker treble level)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
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Note  
You can select the surround back decoding mode only  
when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.  
button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode  
(page 30).  
Advanced settings  
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu  
to adjust the receiver  
x A/V SYNC XXX  
(Time alignment)  
You can adjust various receiver settings using  
the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
• YES  
The audio output is delayed so that the time gap  
between the audio output and visual display is  
minimized.  
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOMIZE ”.  
• NO  
Press or repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
The audio output is not delayed.  
Notes  
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu  
parameters” below.  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projection TV.  
• This parameter is not valid when the MULTI CH IN  
or ANALOG DIRECT function is selected.  
3
4
Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
x DEC. PRI. XXXX  
(Digital audio input decoding priority)  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
items.  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal  
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters  
The initial settings are underlined.  
DTS 96/24  
The initial setting is “DEC. PRI. AUTO” for VIDEO 3  
and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PRI. PCM” for DVD,  
MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.  
x
96/24 DEC XXXX  
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)  
• AUTO  
• AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode between  
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back  
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
• OFF  
• PCM  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the  
interruption when playback starts). Even when other  
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this  
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.  
PRI. PCM”.  
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played  
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.  
Notes  
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound  
field selected with the A.F.D. button (page 30). In  
other sound fields, this parameter is always set to  
“OFF”.  
Note  
When set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO” and the sound from  
the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is  
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PRI.  
PCM”.  
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard  
48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to  
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.  
x COLOR SYS. XXXX  
xSB DEC XXXX  
(Color system)  
(Surround back decoding mode)  
(Models of area code E2/E3, AR only)  
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set  
Lets you select the color system.  
the surround back decoding mode (page 33).  
• NTSC  
• PAL  
For details on each decoding mode, see page 34.  
• OFF  
• AUTO  
• ON  
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x DUAL MONO XXXX  
(Digital broadcast language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen to  
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions  
for Dolby Digital sources.  
• M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output through  
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language  
will be output through the front right speaker  
simultaneously.  
• MAIN  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• SUB  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• M+S (Main + Sub)  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will  
be output.  
x COMPO V. ASSIGN  
(Component video input assignment)  
Lets you reassign a component video input to visual  
input. For details, see “Reassigning the component  
video input” on page 36.  
x DIGITAL ASSIGN  
(Digital audio input assignment)  
Lets you reassign a digital audio input to another input.  
For details, see “Reassigning the digital audio input”  
on page 35.  
x NAME IN  
(Naming preset stations and inputs)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs  
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see  
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 41.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Other Operations  
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically  
at a specified time. Use the remote for the  
operation.  
Naming preset stations  
and inputs  
1
2
Press ALT to light up the button.  
Press SLEEP while the power is on.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT  
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s  
display.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t  
0-30-00 t OFF  
1 To index a preset station  
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in  
the display.  
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
FM or AM band, then tune in the preset  
station you want to create an index  
name for (page 26).  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 46), then  
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the  
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will  
be canceled.  
To index an input  
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input you want to create an index name  
for.  
2
3
4
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOMIZE ”.  
Press or repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN”.  
Press ENTER.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
5
Use  
name.  
or  
and –/+ to create an index  
Turn –/+ to select a character, then press >  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows by  
turning –/+.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, turn –/+ until a blank  
space appears in the display.  
• If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly  
until the character you want to change flashes,  
then turn –/+ to select the correct character.  
6
Press ENTER to store the index name.  
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Selecting the speaker  
system  
Recording  
Before you begin, make sure you have  
connected all components properly.  
You can select the front speaker system you  
want to use.  
Recording on an audio tape or  
MiniDisc  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front speaker  
system you want to use.  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc  
using the receiver. See the operating instructions  
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need  
help.  
The selected speaker system appears in the  
display. To turn off the speaker output, press  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until  
“SP.A” and “SP.B” indications turn off.  
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
The speaker system  
• SP.A  
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT A terminals.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
• SP.B  
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT B terminals.  
Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
• SP.A and SP.B  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals  
(parallel connection).  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT  
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a  
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/  
TAPE OUT jacks.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• The analog audio signals of the current input is  
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not  
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when  
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio  
signals of the current or previously used input are  
output.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the sources.  
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Recording on a video tape  
Listening to the sound in  
another zone  
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD  
player using the receiver. You can also add  
audio from a variety of audio sources when  
editing a video tape. See the operating  
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you  
need help.  
Y
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
P
B/CB  
1
2
Select the program source to be  
recorded.  
/B–Y  
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
Prepare the component for playing.  
L
L
L
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
For example, insert a video tape you want to  
record into VCR.  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT DVD  
VIDEO 2  
L
VIDEO 1  
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.  
L
L
+
CENTER  
L
R
R
R
R
SURR  
SUB  
SUB  
CENTER  
Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
DVD you want to record.  
IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
WOOFER  
OUT  
WOOFER  
SPE  
TAPE  
MULTI CH IN  
2ND ZONE PRE OUT  
Tip  
2ND ZONE  
You can select the analog audio signals you  
want to output to a stereo amplifier in another  
room or zone.  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.  
Locate the point where you want to start recording  
from another audio source, select the program source,  
then start playback. The audio from that source will be  
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead  
of the audio from the original medium. To resume  
audio recording from the original medium, select the  
video source again.  
Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the  
analog audio signals you want to output.  
Each time you press the button, the audio source  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Notes  
*1  
SOURCE t MD/TAPE t SA-CD/CD  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1  
AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.  
• Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog  
recording is not possible if you make only digital  
connections.  
*2  
t TUNER  
*1  
The audio signals of the current input is output.  
*2  
The audio signals of the last selected TUNER  
function (AM/FM) is output.  
Tips  
• Only signals from components connected to the  
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE  
OUT jacks. No signals are output from components  
connected to only the digital input jacks.  
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the  
MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND  
ZONE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is  
selected. The analog audio signals of the current  
input are output.  
• The analog audio signals of the current input are  
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2  
AUDIO OUT jacks.  
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not  
output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2  
AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is  
being used. The analog audio signals of the current or  
previously used input are output.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the sources.  
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2nd zone connections  
Main receiver  
Audio/video components  
STR-DE898  
2ND  
ZONE  
OUT  
2nd zone  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Amplifier/Receiver  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAL001  
You can use the remote RM-AAL001 to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
Before you use your  
remote  
eh  
1
2
3
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
P
?/1  
L
RM SET UP  
eg  
ef  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD  
4
5
6
ed  
es  
ea  
e;  
wl  
AV1  
AV2  
2ND  
TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER  
M1  
M2  
PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE  
7
8
9
sensor  
on the receiver.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
DIRECT  
ANGLE  
MOVIE  
DUAL  
MUSIC  
SB  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
TEST  
TONE  
MONO DECODING  
wk  
6
JUMP/  
TIME  
PRESET/  
CH/D.SKIP  
AUDIO  
9
q;  
SUBTITLE ENTER  
.
>
wj  
0/10  
>10/11  
12  
qa  
qs  
SHIFT D.TUNING  
DISC  
ALT  
-
m
M
wh  
wg  
wf  
ANT  
CLEAR SEARCH MODE  
*
X
x
H
qd  
qf  
Tip  
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
MUTING  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for  
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates  
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.  
wd  
AV MENU  
MASTER  
VOL  
F
f
G
g
ws  
Notes  
*
qg  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
O
ENTER  
place.  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV/  
qh  
qj  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
MAIN  
MENU  
TV CH  
VIDEO  
*
*
wa  
w;  
WIDE DIMMER  
qk  
ql  
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL  
+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a  
reference when operating the receiver and other  
audio/video components.  
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The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
DIMMER Receiver  
qk  
Adjusts the brightness  
of the display.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Receiver  
Remote  
Function  
DIRECT  
Receiver  
Selects ANALOG  
DIRECT.  
A.F.D. wk  
Selects the decoding  
mode for audio sound.  
wk  
ALT qs  
When ALT button  
DISC wg  
CD player/  
Selects a disc directly  
lights up, it changes  
remote key function to  
activate those buttons  
with orange printing.  
VCD player (multi-disc changer  
only).  
DISPLAY Receiver/  
Selects information  
displayed on the TV  
screen.  
ws  
TV/VCR/  
ANGLE wk DVD player/ Selects viewing angle  
Blu-ray disc or changes the angles.  
recorder  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
ANT wh  
VCR/  
Selects output signal  
Satellite tuner from the antenna  
terminal: TV signal or  
VCR program.  
Satellite tuner/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
AUDIO wk TV/VCR/  
Changes the sound to  
DVD player/ Multiplex, Bilingual  
Satellite tuner/ or Multi channel TV  
Blu-ray disc Sound.  
recorder/  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Enters direct tuning  
mode.  
wh  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
DUAL  
MONO wk  
Receiver  
Selects the language  
you want during digital  
broadcast.  
AV MENU VCR/  
Displays menu.  
ws  
Satellite tuner/  
DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
DVD 4  
Receiver  
To watch DVD.  
ENTER ws Receiver/  
Enters the selection.  
VCR/  
Satellite tuner/  
DVD player  
ENTER qa TV/VCR/  
After selecting a  
channel, disc or track  
AV 1 ed and Remote  
AV 2 ef  
Select the command  
mode of the remote.  
CD player/  
Satellite tuner/ using the numeric  
LD player/ buttons, press to enter  
DVD player/ the value.  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
AV ?/1  
1
TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ or off.  
LD player/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Satellite tuner/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
JUMP/  
TIME wk  
Satellite tuner Toggles between the  
previous and the  
current channels.  
CLEAR wh CD player/  
Clears a mistake when  
CD player/  
Shows the time or  
DVD player/ you press the incorrect  
Satellite tuner/ numeric buttons or  
Blu-ray disc returns to continuous  
recorder/PSX playback etc.  
VCD player/ displays the playing  
DVD player/ time of disc, etc.  
MD deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Receiver  
Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Receiver Selects a memory page  
SHIFT wh  
MAIN  
MENU qj  
Selects the menu of  
the receiver.  
for presetting radio  
stations or tuning to  
preset stations.  
MASTER  
VOL +/– qg  
Receiver  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the  
receiver.  
SLEEP 2 Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the  
duration which the  
receiver turns off  
automatically.  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
es  
To listen to Minidisc  
or audio tape.  
MOVIE wk Receiver  
Selects the pre-  
programmed sound  
fields for movie.  
SOURCE  
7
Remote  
Selects 2ND ZONE  
output.  
MULTI CH Receiver  
wl  
Selects MULTI CH  
IN 1/2 source.  
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.  
wj  
MUSIC 8 Receiver  
Selects the pre-  
programmed sound  
fields for music.  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY TV/VCR/  
(Press AV  
?/1 1 and CD player/  
?/12atthe VCD player/  
same time) LD player/  
DVD player/  
Receiver/  
Turns off the receiver  
and other Sony audio/  
Satellite tuner/ video components.  
MUTING  
qf  
Receiver  
Mutes the sound from  
the receiver.  
M1 ea and Remote  
M2 es  
To perform several  
commands in  
sequence  
MD deck/  
automatically.  
DAT deck  
PHONO e; Receiver  
To listen to turntable.  
Selects preset stations.  
Selects preset  
TEST  
TONE wk  
Receiver  
Outputs test tone.  
PRESET/  
CH/  
Receiver  
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.  
TV/VCR/  
D.SKIP +/– Satellite tuner/ channels.  
GUIDE ws Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.  
q;  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/Hard  
disc recorder  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
CD player/  
Skips discs (multi-  
VCD player/ disc changer only).  
LD player/  
TUNER 6 Receiver  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
TV CH +/– TV  
w;  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
RETURN/  
EXIT ws  
VCD player/ Returns to the  
TV/SAT ea Receiver  
To watch TV programs  
or satellite receiver.  
LD player/  
previous menu.  
DVD player  
TV/VIDEO TV  
qh  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.  
RM SET UP Remote  
eh  
To set up the remote.  
TV VOL  
+/– wa  
TV  
Adjusts the volume of  
the TV.  
SA-CD/CD Receiver  
5
To listen to Super  
Audio CD or compact  
disc.  
TV ?/1 eg TV  
Turns the TV on or off.  
VIDEO1 ed Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
SB  
Receiver  
Selects the surround  
back decoding modes.  
DECODING  
9
SEARCH  
MODE wg  
DVD player Selects searching  
mode. Press to select  
the unit for search  
(track, index, etc.)  
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Button  
Operations  
Receiver  
Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
VIDEO2  
ef  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
./> VCR/  
wj CD player/  
Skips tracks.  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
VIDEO3  
3
Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 2)  
WIDE ql TV  
Selects the wide picture  
mode.  
?/1 2  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
2CH wk  
Selects 2CH STEREO  
mode.  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
1-9 wk and Receiver  
0/10 wj  
Use with SHIFT to  
preset radio station or  
tuning to preset stations  
and with D.TUNING  
for direct tuning.  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks in the  
wh  
VCD player/ forward or backward  
DVD player/ direction.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
CD player/  
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.  
DVD player/  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Selects track numbers.  
recorder/PSX  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
VCR/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
TV/VCR/  
Selects channel  
Satellite tuner/ numbers.  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
H wf  
VCR/  
Starts playback.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
>10/11 wj TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
Selects track numbers  
over 10.  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Hard disc  
Tape deck/  
Satellite tuner/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
recorder/PSX  
X wd  
VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ recording with  
LD player/  
DVD player/ standby.)  
MD deck/  
Pauses playback or  
record. (Also start  
components in record  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
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Button  
Operations  
Function  
Selecting the command  
mode of the remote  
x qd  
VCR/  
Stops playback.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
Set the remote command mode using the RM  
SET UP button and the remote command mode  
buttons.  
Selecting the command mode  
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and  
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the  
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot  
use the remote to operate the receiver.  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
O ws  
VCD player/ Returns to the previous  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
Satellite tuner/  
Blu-ray disc  
recorder/  
menu or exits the menu.  
Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM  
SET UP.  
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,  
then the command mode switches.  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
To check the command mode of  
the remote  
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by  
the indicator.  
V/v ws  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
B/b ws  
Adjusts or changes the  
setting.  
V/v/B/b  
ws  
VCR/  
Satellite tuner/  
DVD player  
Selects a menu item.  
Mode  
AV1  
AV2  
Indicator flashes  
once  
twice  
-/-- wg  
TV/  
Selects the channel  
Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one  
Blu-ray disc or two digit.  
recorder/  
To reset the remote to factory  
settings  
Hard disc  
recorder/PSX  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
2ND 3  
Remote  
Selects the command  
mode of the remote.  
Notes  
Note  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is  
different, you cannot use the remote to operate the  
receiver. To change the command mode of the  
receiver, see page 59.  
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.  
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press  
ALT first before pressing the buttons.  
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2,  
VIDEO3, TV/SAT or DVD), the input mode of the  
TV might not switch to the corresponding input  
mode that you want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO  
button to switch the input mode of the TV.  
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To cancel programming  
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote  
automatically exits the programming mode.  
Programming the remote  
You can program the remote to control non-  
Sony components by changing the code. Once  
the control signals have been memorized, you  
can use those components as part of your  
system.  
To activate the input after  
programming  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
input you want.  
Furthermore, you can also program the remote  
for Sony components that the remote is unable to  
control. Note that the remote can only control  
components that accept infrared wireless control  
signals.  
If programming is unsuccessful,  
check the following:  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick  
succession while entering the numeric code,  
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.  
1
Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM  
SET UP.  
The indicator lights up.  
Notes  
2
Press the input button (including TV  
?/1) for the component you want to  
control.  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
pressed.  
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the  
last pressed button is valid.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.  
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,  
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are  
reprogrammed.  
3
Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
numeric code (or one of the codes if  
more than one code exists)  
corresponding to the component and  
the maker of the component you want  
to control.  
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input  
is selected and the programming procedure returns to  
the beginning of step 3.  
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers  
entered are valid.  
See the tables on pages 51–53 for  
information on the numeric code(s)  
corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit and  
the last two digits of the numeric code  
correspond to the category and the maker’s  
code respectively.)  
To clear the memory of the  
remote  
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do  
the following to reset the remote to factory  
settings.  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the  
remote automatically exits the  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
programming mode.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other  
components.  
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The numeric codes  
To control a DAT deck  
corresponding to the component  
and the maker of the component  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
203  
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to  
control non-Sony components and also Sony  
components that the remote is normally unable  
to control. Since the remote signal that a  
component accepts differs depending on the  
model and year of the component, more than one  
numeric code may be assigned to a component.  
If you fail to program your remote using one of  
the codes, try using other codes.  
PIONEER  
219  
To control an MD deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
301  
DENON  
JVC  
302  
303  
KENWOOD  
304  
Notes  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest  
information available for each brand. There is a  
chance, however, that your component will not  
respond to some or all of the codes.  
To control a tape deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
SONY  
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be  
available when used with your particular component.  
DENON  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
To control a CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
216  
SONY  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
DENON  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
To control an LD player  
112, 113, 114  
115  
Maker  
Code(s)  
601, 602, 603  
606  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
SONY  
116  
PIONEER  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
To control a video CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
605  
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To control a TV  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,  
706  
SONY  
501, 502  
DAEWOO  
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,  
544  
AIWA*  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
AKAI  
FISHER  
508  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
GOLDSTAR  
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,  
544  
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,  
716, 750  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
517, 534  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
721, 722, 730  
723, 753  
513, 514, 515, 544  
521, 522  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
516  
724  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 518, 544  
503, 519, 544  
503, 520, 544  
509, 524  
HITACHI  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
515, 518  
PIONEER  
509, 525, 526, 540  
510, 527, 528, 529, 544  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,  
740  
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,  
534, 544  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
SANYO  
508, 545, 546, 547  
535  
PIONEER  
SHARP  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,  
747  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
523, 536, 537, 538  
530, 537, 547  
535, 540, 541  
542, 543  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
To control a satellite tuner or  
cable box  
747, 755, 756  
754  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804  
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you  
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony  
instead.  
JERROLD/G.I.  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,  
811, 812, 813, 814  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
818  
To control a DVD player  
805, 819  
815, 816, 817  
Maker  
Code(s)  
401, 402, 403  
406, 408  
407  
S. ATLANTA  
SONY  
To control a tuner  
Maker  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
Code(s)  
409  
SONY  
002, 003, 004, 005  
404  
405  
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Learningthecommandsof  
your components  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
307, 308, 309  
To control a blu-ray disc recorder  
By using the Learning function, it is possible for  
this remote to perform learned commands.  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
Setting remote control codes  
that are not stored in the remote  
To control a PSX  
Maker  
When a remote control code is not one of the  
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the  
remote to learn the code using the Learning  
function.  
Code(s)  
SONY  
313, 314, 315  
1
Press TV ?/1 while holding down  
RM SET UP.  
The indicator lights up.  
2
Press the input button (including TV  
?/1) for the component you want to  
control.  
For example, if you are going to learn an  
operation for a CD player, press SA-CD/  
CD.  
3
4
Press the button you want to use for  
the Learning function.  
The indicator turns off while a valid button  
is pressed, then flashes slowly.  
Point the remote control code receiver  
section of the remote towards the  
receiver/transmitter on the remote  
control to be learned.  
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Press the appropriate button on the  
remote control to be learned to send  
the remote button code.  
To cancel learning  
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote  
automatically exits the learning mode.  
Lightly pressing the button once should be  
sufficient.  
To clear the learned codes  
If learning is completed successfully, the  
indicator slowly flashes twice and the  
remote automatically exits the learning  
mode.  
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press  
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator  
lights up twice slowly and the learned code is  
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2  
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the  
beginning of step 5.  
When a learned code is cleared, if the button was  
previously programmed for another input  
selector, the programmed code for that button  
can be used.  
When learning is not completed  
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in  
quick succession and the procedure returns  
to step 5.  
If the memory of the remote is already full,  
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick  
succession and the remote automatically  
exits the learning mode.  
To clear the memory of the  
remote  
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do  
the following to reset the remote to factory  
settings.  
Notes  
• You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning  
function. In some cases, you may not be able to  
program even if you have not programmed 80  
buttons. The number of buttons you can program for  
each input button are shown in the following table.  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
Input button area  
Number of Buttons  
you can program  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
DVD  
78 keys  
78 keys  
78 keys  
To use a command that has been  
learned  
When selecting a learned input, press the learned  
button for that input.  
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,  
MD/TAPE  
MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD,  
TUNER  
PHONO, MULTI CH  
52 keys  
7 keys  
TV buttons, (TV ?/1,  
TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–,  
WIDE, TV/VIDEO  
• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid  
button is pressed.  
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for  
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is  
valid. The indicator flashes slowly, it turns on while  
a valid button is pressed.  
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is  
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning  
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.  
To activate the input after  
programming  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
input you want.  
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Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote  
automatically exits the macro setting mode.  
Performing several  
commands in sequence  
automatically  
To delay the output of an IR code  
Start over from step 1. In step 3,  
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting  
is M1.  
(Macro Play)  
The Macro Play function lets you link several IR  
codes in a sequential order as a single command.  
The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2).  
You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each  
macro list.  
• Press M2 (MD/TAPE) when the macro  
setting is M2.  
1 second delay is programmed at this program  
step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then  
the remote automatically exits the macro setting  
mode.  
Setting the sequence of IR codes  
To clear the programmed IR  
codes  
1
Press M1 (or M2) while holding down  
RM SET UP.  
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,  
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting  
is M1.  
The indicator lights up.  
2
Press the numeric buttons to select the  
macro step number.  
• Press M2 (MD/TAPE) when the macro  
setting is M2.  
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up  
twice slowly, then the remote automatically  
exits the macro setting mode.  
For example, to program step 1, press 1.  
The indicator flashes slowly.  
3
4
Point the remote control code receiver  
section of the remote towards the  
receiver/transmitter on the remote  
control to be learned.  
To start macro play  
the ALT indicator turns on.  
Press the appropriate button on the  
remote control to be learned to send  
the remote button code.  
Note  
Lightly pressing the button once should be  
sufficient.  
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,  
program a delay between each operation. See “To  
delay the output of an IR code”.  
If learning is completed successfully, the  
indicator slowly flashes twice and the  
remote automatically exits the learning  
mode.  
When learning is not completed  
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in  
quick succession and the procedure returns  
to step 4.  
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program  
up to 10 IR codes.  
Tip  
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:  
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
– If the indicator lights up 4 times in quick  
succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start  
again from step 1.  
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Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
off and unplug the receiver.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local power  
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.  
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall  
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• (Models of area code U, CA only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the  
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only  
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into  
the outlet, contact your dealer.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver  
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that  
might block the ventilation holes and cause  
malfunctions.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces  
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,  
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface  
may result.  
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There is no sound from analog 2 channel  
sources.  
Troubleshooting  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not  
used to reassign the digital audio input of another  
input to the selected input (page 35).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36).  
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN  
function.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound no matter which component is  
selected.  
There is no sound from digital sources (from  
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not  
used to reassign the digital audio input of another  
input to the selected input (page 35).  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 36). Check that the  
INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” for  
the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to  
“OPT FIXED” for the sources from COAXIAL  
input jack.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at  
“VOLUME MIN”.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is  
not set to off (page 42).  
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN  
function.  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
• Check that “DEC. PRI. XXXX” in the  
CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO”.  
The receiver cannot decode the input signal (e.g.  
DTS-CD) when set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”.  
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.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack to verify that sound is output from the  
headphones. If only one channel is output from the  
headphones, the component may not be connected  
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both channels are  
output from the headphones, the front speaker  
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check the connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10  
feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND  
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
There is no sound from the surround back  
speakers.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even  
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX  
logos. In this case, select “ON” (page 39).  
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There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the center/surround/  
surround back speakers.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as  
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an  
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground  
wire to a gas pipe.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 22).  
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size  
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or  
“LARGE” (pages 19).  
• Make sure the surround back speakers selection is  
set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Receiver  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly  
and securely.  
ANTENNA  
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is  
set to “YES” (page 18).  
AM  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer  
depending on the sound field.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MOVIE or MUSIC).  
To ground  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is  
not reproduced.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio  
setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
• 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 25).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency  
appears in the display.  
Recording cannot be done.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component with INPUT  
SELECTOR.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture  
appears on the TV screen or monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to  
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 36) before recording  
from a digital component connected to the analog  
MD/TAPE jacks.  
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX  
FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36) before  
recording from a digital component connected to  
the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.  
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack  
flashes red.  
• When “AUTO 2CH” is selected for INPUT  
MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio  
signal is input. This depends on the INPUT  
MODE function, and is not a malfunction.  
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Remote control  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
receiver.  
troubleshooting guide  
on the  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the  
problem (page 17). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their factory  
settings and you will have to readjust all settings  
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.  
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and  
the remote is the same. If the command mode of  
the receiver and the remote is different, you  
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To  
switch the command mode of the receiver, press  
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while  
pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the  
command mode switches between  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
“C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The  
initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 17  
page 38  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press  
ALT first before pressing the buttons.  
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver  
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other  
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV  
MENU after pressing the input button.  
Error message  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
receiver by the message. Refer to the following  
table to solve the problem.  
PROTECTOR  
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The  
receiver will automatically turn off after a few  
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on  
the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the  
receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
FRONT  
:
125 W/ch  
125 W  
125 W/ch  
125 W/ch  
Specifications  
2)  
CENTER  
:
2)  
SURR  
:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
2)  
SURR BACK  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
2)  
FRONT  
:
155 W/ch  
155 W  
155 W/ch  
155 W/ch  
2)  
(Models of area code U only)  
CENTER  
:
2)  
SURR  
:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output.  
2)  
SURR BACK  
:
Models of area code AR  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
90 W + 90 W  
1)  
3)  
Amplifier section  
Power Output  
80 W + 80 W  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
1)  
Models of area code U, CA  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
100 W + 100 W  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
100 W + 100 W  
95 W + 95 W  
3)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
1)  
1)  
3)  
130 W + 130 W  
120 W + 120 W  
1)  
1)  
110 W + 110 W  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
1)  
2)  
140 W + 140 W  
FRONT  
:
115 W/ch  
115 W  
115 W/ch  
115 W/ch  
1)  
2)  
Reference Power Output  
CENTER  
:
2)  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
SURR  
:
2)  
2)  
FRONT  
:
100 W/ch  
100 W  
100 W/ch  
100 W/ch  
SURR BACK  
:
2)  
CENTER  
:
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
2)  
SURR  
:
FRONT  
:
125 W/ch  
125 W  
125 W/ch  
125 W/ch  
2)  
2)  
SURR BACK  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
:
CENTER  
:
2)  
SURR  
:
2)  
2)  
FRONT  
:
110 W/ch  
110 W  
110 W/ch  
110 W/ch  
SURR BACK  
:
2)  
CENTER  
:
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
2)  
2)  
SURR  
:
FRONT  
:
155 W/ch  
155 W  
155 W/ch  
155 W/ch  
2)  
2)  
SURR BACK  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
:
CENTER  
:
2)  
SURR  
:
2)  
2)  
FRONT  
:
140 W/ch  
140 W  
140 W/ch  
140 W/ch  
SURR BACK  
:
2)  
CENTER  
:
2)  
1)  
SURR  
:
Measured under the following conditions:  
2)  
SURR BACK  
:
Area code  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
U, CA  
E2/E3  
AR  
Models of area code E2/E3  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
90 W + 90 W  
1)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
1)  
1)  
100 W + 100 W  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
3)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
125 W + 125 W  
1)  
Reference Power Output  
Area code  
Power requirements  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
AR  
220 V AC, 50 Hz  
2)  
FRONT  
:
115 W/ch  
115 W  
115 W/ch  
115 W/ch  
2)  
CENTER  
:
2)  
SURR  
:
2)  
SURR BACK  
:
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Frequency response  
PHONO  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Useable sensitivity  
S/N  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
RIAA equalization curve  
±0.5 dB  
MULTI CH IN,  
10 Hz – 70 kHz  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field and equalizer  
bypassed)  
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,  
MD/TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO 1, 2, 3  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
Inputs (Analog)  
PHONO  
Sensitivity: 8 mV  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Impedance: 50 k ohms  
4)  
S/N : 86 dB  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
5)  
(A, 8 mV  
)
0.3%  
Stereo:  
0.5%  
MULTI CH IN,  
Sensitivity: 500 mV  
Separation  
Frequency response  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,  
MD/TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO 1, 2, 3  
Impedance: 50 k ohms  
4)  
S/N : 96 dB  
5)  
(A, 500 mV  
)
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
4)  
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
5)  
Weighted network, input level.  
Models of area code U, CA  
6)  
6)  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz  
Models of area code E2/E3  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
Models of area code AR  
Inputs (Digital)  
DVD, SA-CD/CD  
(Coaxial)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
6)  
6)  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD,  
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3  
(Optical)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
S/N: 100 dB  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Usable sensitivity  
Loop antenna  
450 kHz  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Outputs (Analog)  
Harmonic distortion  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
MD/TAPE (OUT),  
VIDEO 1, 2  
(AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 500 mV  
Impedance: 10 k ohms  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
6)  
Impedance: 1 k ohm  
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10  
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the  
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +  
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be  
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset  
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
Outputs (Digital)  
MD/TAPE (Optical)  
Sensitivity: –  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
±10 dB, 0.5 dB step  
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Video section  
Supplied accessories  
Inputs/Outputs  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
AM loop antenna (1)  
S-video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Remote commander RM-AAL001 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,  
75 ohms  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 3.  
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,  
75 ohms  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
General  
Power requirements  
Area code  
U, CA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
E2/E3  
120/220/240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
AR  
220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
U, E2/E3  
CA  
Power consumption  
300 W  
410 VA  
AR  
270 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W  
AC outlets  
(Except for models of area code AR)  
Area code  
AC outlets  
U, CA  
2 switched,  
120 W/1A MAX  
E2/E3  
1 switched, 100 W MAX  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 157.5 × 371 mm  
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 5/8  
inches) including  
projecting parts and  
controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
10.5 kg (23 lb 3 oz)  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
r
DISPLAY 7 (26, 58)  
Name of button/part Reference page  
MD/TAPE (indicator) wg (23)  
SURR BACK DECODING qj  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
MEMORY 2 (25)  
A - L  
TUNER FM/AM (indicator) wd  
MOVIE (button/indicator) qg  
(31, 32, 58)  
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qf (30,  
33)  
TUNING +/– ef (24, 61)  
TV/SAT (indicator) wh (23)  
VIDEO 1 (indicator) e; (23)  
VIDEO 2 (indicator) wl (23)  
VIDEO 3 (indicator) wk (23)  
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
(jacks) ed (13)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
(indicator) qa (24)  
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT qs (24,  
29)  
DIMMER 8 (26)  
DISPLAY 7 (26, 58)  
Display q; (26)  
MUSIC(button/indicator)qh (32,  
58)  
ENTER 9 (17, 18, 41, 59)  
FM MODE 4 (24)  
P - Z  
INPUT MODE w; (36)  
INPUT SELECTOR wa (23, 24,  
25, 26, 36, 40, 41, 58)  
IR (receptor) 3 (45, 59)  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
PHONES (jack) eg (23, 57)  
PHONO (indicator) ws (23)  
PRESET TUNING +/– eh (25,  
61)  
2CH (button/indicator) qd (29,  
33, 38)  
2ND ZONE ql (43)  
–/+ ea (18, 37, 38, 41)  
?/1 (power) 1 (17, 18, 22, 38,  
59, 61)  
M - O  
SA-CD/CD (indicator) wf (23)  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 6  
(16, 42, 57)  
MAIN MENU 5 (18, 37, 38, 41)  
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qk (17,  
22, 23, 57)  
</> es (18, 37, 38, 41)  
1234567 8 9  
q;  
qa qs qd qf qg qh qj  
es ea  
eh egef  
ed  
e; wl wk wjwh wg wf wd ws  
wa w;ql qk  
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Index  
A
Adjusting  
CUSTOMIZE parameters 39  
Preset stations  
how to 25  
EQUALIZER parameter 38  
LEVEL parameter 37  
how to tune 26  
speaker level and balance 22  
Automatic tuning 24  
on a video tape 43  
on an audio tape or MD 42  
C
Changing  
display 26  
Clearing receiver’s memory 17  
CUSTOMIZE menu 39  
Selecting  
component 23  
sound field 3132  
speaker system 42  
D
Sleep Timer 41  
Sound field  
customizing 37  
Digital Cinema Sound 31  
Direct tuning 25  
Dual Mono 40  
Dubbing. See Recording  
pre-programmed 3132  
resetting 38  
selecting 3132  
Speaker crossover frequency 21  
SPEAKER SET UP menu 18  
Speakers  
E
Editing. See Recording  
EQUALIZER menu 38  
adjusting speaker level and balance 22  
connection 15  
placement 15  
Supplied accessories 62  
I
Indexing. See Naming  
T
L
Test tone 22  
Tuning  
Labeling. See Naming  
LEVEL menu 37  
automatically 24  
directly 25  
preset stations 25  
N
Naming 41  
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