Operating Instructions
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... Multi-zone function 89 Making a multi-zone connection 90 Setting the speakers in zone 2 94 Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 95 Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations 96 Using Other Features Using "BRAVIA" Sync features 98 Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals 101 Switching between digital and analog audio 102 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 103 Using the sleep timer 105 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels 106 Recording using the receiver 107 Switching the command mode of the receiver...
... Multi-zone function 89 Making a multi-zone connection 90 Setting the speakers in zone 2 94 Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 95 Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations 96 Using Other Features Using "BRAVIA" Sync features 98 Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals 101 Switching between digital and analog audio 102 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 103 Using the sleep timer 105 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels 106 Recording using the receiver 107 Switching the command mode of the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn the receiver on or off (page 89). Each time you press POWER, the output signals for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 49). B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to headphones. Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the selected zone will be turned on the display. Name Function J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to adjust brightness of the display. E Remote sensor Receives signals from the component connected...
... audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn the receiver on or off (page 89). Each time you press POWER, the output signals for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 49). B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to headphones. Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the selected zone will be turned on the display. Name Function J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to adjust brightness of the display. E Remote sensor Receives signals from the component connected...
Operating Instructions
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MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner (page 27, 38, 39). Use a CAT5 cable for an Ethernet LAN connection. E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Y, PB/CB, PR/ CR IN/OUT* jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 32). PRE OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 27, 38, 39, 40). Attention Do not use this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 45...
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner (page 27, 38, 39). Use a CAT5 cable for an Ethernet LAN connection. E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Y, PB/CB, PR/ CR IN/OUT* jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 32). PRE OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 27, 38, 39, 40). Attention Do not use this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 45...
Operating Instructions
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... selection. C ZONE D AMP E Input buttons F TV INPUT G WIDE Saving the power in "Programming the remote" (page 135). Press to store a station during tuner operation. clear a mistake when you press the input button (5). Press SHIFT (wg), then press ENT/MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or to enable the receiver operation (page 45). Press to select output signal to the component connected to select the wide picture mode. If you press ?/1 (2) button...
... selection. C ZONE D AMP E Input buttons F TV INPUT G WIDE Saving the power in "Programming the remote" (page 135). Press to store a station during tuner operation. clear a mistake when you press the input button (5). Press SHIFT (wg), then press ENT/MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or to enable the receiver operation (page 45). Press to select output signal to the component connected to select the wide picture mode. If you press ?/1 (2) button...
Operating Instructions
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.... - channel numbers of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck. - Press to light up the remote (page 108). Press to register FM/AM/ satellite tuner stations or to select the category mode for satellite tuner. CATEGORY MODE (U.S.A./ Canadian model only) Press to select preset stations. Name Function S m/M a) x a) X a) N a) b) ./> a) Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to preset stations. - Y SHIFT Press to set up the button. preset/tune to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter...
.... - channel numbers of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck. - Press to light up the remote (page 108). Press to register FM/AM/ satellite tuner stations or to select the category mode for satellite tuner. CATEGORY MODE (U.S.A./ Canadian model only) Press to select preset stations. Name Function S m/M a) x a) X a) N a) b) ./> a) Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to preset stations. - Y SHIFT Press to set up the button. preset/tune to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter...
Operating Instructions
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... power cord (mains lead), make sure that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks. See "Using Multi-zone Features" (page 89) for details on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. b) When you connect a subwoofer with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on connection and operation in zone 2. 26GB The same signal is set "Impedance" in the Speaker settings menu. ZONE 2 connection...
... power cord (mains lead), make sure that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks. See "Using Multi-zone Features" (page 89) for details on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. b) When you connect a subwoofer with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on connection and operation in zone 2. 26GB The same signal is set "Impedance" in the Speaker settings menu. ZONE 2 connection...
Operating Instructions
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... you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Projector, etc. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the audio cords (B or C). DVD player Audio/video signals A To TV OPTICAL IN jacks Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™, hard disk recorder Audio/video signals A A B Audio signals C A Audio/ video signals A Audio/ video signals TV monitor, projector, etc. To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound...
... you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Projector, etc. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the audio cords (B or C). DVD player Audio/video signals A To TV OPTICAL IN jacks Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™, hard disk recorder Audio/video signals A A B Audio signals C A Audio/ video signals A Audio/ video signals TV monitor, projector, etc. To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound...
Operating Instructions
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... you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made before you can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set "Audio Out" to "TV+AMP" in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component...
... you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made before you can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set "Audio Out" to "TV+AMP" in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component...
Operating Instructions
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...; If there are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT jacks. 48GB 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. Before you perform the auto calibration Before you perform the auto calibration, set to "BI-AMP" in the Speaker settings menu before you perform auto calibration. Pay attention to the presence of each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the...
...; If there are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT jacks. 48GB 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. Before you perform the auto calibration Before you perform the auto calibration, set to "BI-AMP" in the Speaker settings menu before you perform auto calibration. Pay attention to the presence of each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the...
Operating Instructions
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..." is (are connected properly. when using the zone 2/zone 3 function in "Saving the measurement results" (page 52). The "+" and "-" terminals of the speaker may be performed. - when connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers. - Getting Started 6 Press V/v repeatedly and to un-check the items you change the volume, switch functions, change the unit of distance use the receiver. The measurement starts in the Speaker settings menu. You can continue...
..." is (are connected properly. when using the zone 2/zone 3 function in "Saving the measurement results" (page 52). The "+" and "-" terminals of the speaker may be performed. - when connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers. - Getting Started 6 Press V/v repeatedly and to un-check the items you change the volume, switch functions, change the unit of distance use the receiver. The measurement starts in the Speaker settings menu. You can continue...
Operating Instructions
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... change to select " Music" or " Video," then press or b. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. The receiver can be recognized, "DMPORT1" or "DMPORT2" is selected in step 4 in "Changing the operation screen using the remote. 2 Press MENU. Icon Component that "System GUI" is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the respective component's name with an icon. iPod The iPod model recognized is connected. If the adapter connected cannot be operated using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
... change to select " Music" or " Video," then press or b. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. The receiver can be recognized, "DMPORT1" or "DMPORT2" is selected in step 4 in "Changing the operation screen using the remote. 2 Press MENU. Icon Component that "System GUI" is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the respective component's name with an icon. iPod The iPod model recognized is connected. If the adapter connected cannot be operated using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
Operating Instructions
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... selected, no sound is selected. 84GB Outputs the front analog signals from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are being received. • The sound fields for movie is selected, or "Portable Audio" is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to 2 channels. Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected. • The sound fields for music do not work when DTSHD signals with a sampling frequency...
... selected, no sound is selected. 84GB Outputs the front analog signals from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are being received. • The sound fields for movie is selected, or "Portable Audio" is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to 2 channels. Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected. • The sound fields for music do not work when DTSHD signals with a sampling frequency...
Operating Instructions
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... connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the display window of the component. When your TV. 98GB During setup, "SCANNING" appears in the following cases: • When you connect the receiver to the appropriate HDMI input. • System Audio Control: While watching TV, you turn the Control for HDMI function on . Using Other Features Using "BRAVIA" Sync features What is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. "BRAVIA" Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
... connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the display window of the component. When your TV. 98GB During setup, "SCANNING" appears in the following cases: • When you connect the receiver to the appropriate HDMI input. • System Audio Control: While watching TV, you turn the Control for HDMI function on . Using Other Features Using "BRAVIA" Sync features What is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. "BRAVIA" Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... the operating instructions of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver when you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work properly. 9 Press one -touch), components connected to exit the GUI menu. Notes • When "Control for HDMI" is being output from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the power button on the TV's remote, the receiver and the connected components turn the receiver on and switches...
... the operating instructions of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver when you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work properly. 9 Press one -touch), components connected to exit the GUI menu. Notes • When "Control for HDMI" is being output from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the power button on the TV's remote, the receiver and the connected components turn the receiver on and switches...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital signal. • "STD" is not set up correctly. D. This may be disconnected by the recording engineer. Tips • Dynamic range compressor lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the speaker pattern. 3 Press V/v to select "Phase Audio," then press . Unlike analog limiters, the levels are connected securely and cannot be useful when you view movies late at night at night. Check to adjust "Level...
... Dolby Digital signal. • "STD" is not set up correctly. D. This may be disconnected by the recording engineer. Tips • Dynamic range compressor lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the speaker pattern. 3 Press V/v to select "Phase Audio," then press . Unlike analog limiters, the levels are connected securely and cannot be useful when you view movies late at night at night. Check to adjust "Level...
Operating Instructions
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... the main zone is turned off , you link operation of the current function are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to check the box. x HDMI AUTO The time gap between audio output and visual display. x MAIN (for the TV. No signals are output. • When "Tuner" is turned on the information for "Zone2" and "Zone3" only) Lets you can select a radio station from components connected to on...
... the main zone is turned off , you link operation of the current function are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to check the box. x HDMI AUTO The time gap between audio output and visual display. x MAIN (for the TV. No signals are output. • When "Tuner" is turned on the information for "Zone2" and "Zone3" only) Lets you can select a radio station from components connected to on...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on the TV's sound quality, such as it is no jitter (timing gaps when reading signals) when transmitting digital audio signals. x 0 dB x AUTO Automatically sets the level to the HDMI jacks. function is output from the receiver. To activate the H.A.T.S. x TV+AMP The sound is turned on or off . Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the TV, even if you play multi-channel source. • When you turn the function which controls components connected...
... speakers connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on the TV's sound quality, such as it is no jitter (timing gaps when reading signals) when transmitting digital audio signals. x 0 dB x AUTO Automatically sets the level to the HDMI jacks. function is output from the receiver. To activate the H.A.T.S. x TV+AMP The sound is turned on or off . Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the TV, even if you play multi-channel source. • When you turn the function which controls components connected...
Operating Instructions
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... up during operation, this receiver at a qualified service shop. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your local power supply. "p" of "480p" stands for easy enjoyment of digital sound. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from the AC power source (mains) as long as the official surround sound broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio's "XM HD Surround" and other...
... up during operation, this receiver at a qualified service shop. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your local power supply. "p" of "480p" stands for easy enjoyment of digital sound. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from the AC power source (mains) as long as the official surround sound broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio's "XM HD Surround" and other...
Operating Instructions
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... DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not assigned to other inputs in "Input Assign" in the Input menu (page 103). There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
... DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not assigned to other inputs in "Input Assign" in the Input menu (page 103). There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio Control function, set the "Audio Out" settings in HDMI settings menu to the desired satellite radio service (see page 69). No sound is output from the TV speaker and receiver. - The system cannot receive satellite channels at all. (U.S.A./Canadian model only) • The receiving condition is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. See the operating instructions of the connected component. • If you have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). "TV+AMP" if you watch a program on the component connected...
... Audio Control function, set the "Audio Out" settings in HDMI settings menu to the desired satellite radio service (see page 69). No sound is output from the TV speaker and receiver. - The system cannot receive satellite channels at all. (U.S.A./Canadian model only) • The receiving condition is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. See the operating instructions of the connected component. • If you have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). "TV+AMP" if you watch a program on the component connected...