Operating Instructions
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... (SYSTEM menu) ...43 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 45 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....46 Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2CH STEREO 48 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting radio stations 50 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 52 (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57...
... (SYSTEM menu) ...43 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 45 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....46 Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2CH STEREO 48 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting radio stations 50 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 52 (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57...
Operating Instructions
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...). Receives signals from remote commander. Press to on and the receiver is set to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). station (page 51). Press to turn the receiver on /standby) Press to select a preset +/- continued 7GB B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is on standby mode. E SOUND FIELD +/- C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY 45 6 PRESET TUNING INPUT SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC...
...). Receives signals from remote commander. Press to on and the receiver is set to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). station (page 51). Press to turn the receiver on /standby) Press to select a preset +/- continued 7GB B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is on standby mode. E SOUND FIELD +/- C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY 45 6 PRESET TUNING INPUT SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC...
Operating Instructions
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B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to this receiver (page 20). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, etc. D DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 61). E AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 24). The COAX IN jack COAX IN jack provides a better...
B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to this receiver (page 20). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, etc. D DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 61). E AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 24). The COAX IN jack COAX IN jack provides a better...
Operating Instructions
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.... MASTER VOL +a)/- Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to the operating instructions supplied with Theater Mode. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is compatible with the TV for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to select a sound field. Function Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. Press to display the menu of the TV. Press to adjust the volume level of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on...
.... MASTER VOL +a)/- Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to the operating instructions supplied with Theater Mode. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is compatible with the TV for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to select a sound field. Function Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. Press to display the menu of the TV. Press to adjust the volume level of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on...
Operating Instructions
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... select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. 13GB T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to - Press -/-- select channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. b)This button...
... select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. 13GB T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to - Press -/-- select channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. b)This button...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). For details, see "Control for HDMI function. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Audio/video signals A A A A AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD...
Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). For details, see "Control for HDMI function. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Audio/video signals A A A A AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD...
Operating Instructions
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... TV IN jacks of each connected component for the remote is displayed on the DVD player. Tips • To output the sound of the TV from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be sure to the operating instructions of the receiver. - turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD recorder or VCR. The factory setting for details...
... TV IN jacks of each connected component for the remote is displayed on the DVD player. Tips • To output the sound of the TV from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be sure to the operating instructions of the receiver. - turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD recorder or VCR. The factory setting for details...
Operating Instructions
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... for Speaker existance Speaker gain, distance, frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance Display TONE T.S.P. Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Set this value using "SUR POS." MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU - 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME ?/1 switch Input buttons AUTO CAL AMP MENU MUTING MASTER...
... for Speaker existance Speaker gain, distance, frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance Display TONE T.S.P. Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Set this value using "SUR POS." MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU - 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME ?/1 switch Input buttons AUTO CAL AMP MENU MUTING MASTER...
Operating Instructions
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... input button to adjust the volume. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set-top box...
... input button to adjust the volume. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set-top box...
Operating Instructions
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...". 4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Tips • You can listen to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 33GB m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE...
...". 4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Tips • You can listen to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 33GB m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE...
Operating Instructions
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... the DVD player/ Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on the remote so that the video output of the DVD player/Blu-ray disc player is displayed. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 1 4 7 >10 - CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". - (Models of area code...
... the DVD player/ Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on the remote so that the video output of the DVD player/Blu-ray disc player is displayed. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 1 4 7 >10 - CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". - (Models of area code...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI function. • When you connect the receiver to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. Control for HDMI is simplified as follows: • One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection...
... HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI function. • When you connect the receiver to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. Control for HDMI is simplified as follows: • One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection...
Operating Instructions
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...player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT B C Audio signals TV, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to the receiver. A Audio/video signals 55GB Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound...
...player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT B C Audio signals TV, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to the receiver. A Audio/video signals 55GB Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound...
Operating Instructions
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... volume of the TV. • When "CONTROL FOR HDMI" is set to "CTRL ON", the "AUDIO FOR HDMI" settings in the VIDEO menu will output from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV is turned on before turning on and the TV sound will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings...
... volume of the TV. • When "CONTROL FOR HDMI" is set to "CTRL ON", the "AUDIO FOR HDMI" settings in the VIDEO menu will output from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV is turned on before turning on and the TV sound will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings...
Operating Instructions
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... using the POWER button on the status, the connected components may not be turned off the TV. CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL TV ?/1 Notes • Set the TV Standby Synchro to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV's remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off . 59GB m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE...
... using the POWER button on the status, the connected components may not be turned off the TV. CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL TV ?/1 Notes • Set the TV Standby Synchro to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV's remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off . 59GB m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE...
Operating Instructions
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...VTR 3)a) VCR (command mode 2 VTR 2)a) DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite 6 Receiver DVR (Digital CATV 7 terminal) DSS (Digital Satellite 8 Receiver) Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV z (RM- For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can use the VIDEO 1 button to its factory settings. 63GB Using the Remote For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a VTR...
...VTR 3)a) VCR (command mode 2 VTR 2)a) DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite 6 Receiver DVR (Digital CATV 7 terminal) DSS (Digital Satellite 8 Receiver) Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV z (RM- For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can use the VIDEO 1 button to its factory settings. 63GB Using the Remote For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a VTR...
Operating Instructions
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... problem. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the receiver has been activated. Use an audio cord (not supplied). There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is correct. There is pop noise from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the IN MODE is (are connected securely. There is no sound from digital sources (from a specific component connected to this troubleshooting guide to "AUTO" for the connection is set...
... problem. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the receiver has been activated. Use an audio cord (not supplied). There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is correct. There is pop noise from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the IN MODE is (are connected securely. There is no sound from digital sources (from a specific component connected to this troubleshooting guide to "AUTO" for the connection is set...
Operating Instructions
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... (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have System Audio Control function, set to "CTRL ON" in VIDEO menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on a component connected via HDMI connection to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength of a component connected to watch a program on this operation...
... (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have System Audio Control function, set to "CTRL ON" in VIDEO menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on a component connected via HDMI connection to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength of a component connected to watch a program on this operation...
Operating Instructions
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... Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA MAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, CEL, CEK, AU, 165 W TW UC, CA 165 W (for USA) 245 VA (for CANADA) TH 140 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When "CONTROL FOR HDMI" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning...
... Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA MAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, CEL, CEK, AU, 165 W TW UC, CA 165 W (for USA) 245 VA (for CANADA) TH 140 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When "CONTROL FOR HDMI" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... use, or modification of, or to any part of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). Proof of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio...
... use, or modification of, or to any part of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). Proof of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio...