Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for a period of purchase, if this Product (including any Sony authorized service facility. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any authorized...
... long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for a period of purchase, if this Product (including any Sony authorized service facility. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any authorized...
Easy Setup Guide
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...OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L MONITOR TV/SAT DVD IN IN ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R FRONT B L SPEAKERS SURROUND DVD R R R IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/ CD IN SIGNAL GND L TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 L L L VIDEO 1 R L + - + - - + COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) CENTER L R R IN IN OUT IN PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT CENTER R L SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Monaural audio cord Cordon audio monophonique Cable de...
...OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L MONITOR TV/SAT DVD IN IN ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R FRONT B L SPEAKERS SURROUND DVD R R R IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/ CD IN SIGNAL GND L TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 L L L VIDEO 1 R L + - + - - + COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) CENTER L R R IN IN OUT IN PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT CENTER R L SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Monaural audio cord Cordon audio monophonique Cable de...
Operating Instructions
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... - DIGITAL ASSIGN Reassigning the component video input 36 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 53 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play 55 Additional Information Precautions 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 60 List of your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord...
... - DIGITAL ASSIGN Reassigning the component video input 36 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 53 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play 55 Additional Information Precautions 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 60 List of your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord...
Operating Instructions
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...DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. b) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. c) Model equipped only with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-video or composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck...
...DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. b) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. c) Model equipped only with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-video or composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck...
Operating Instructions
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... setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "MEMORY CLEARED" appears. "MEMORY CLEARING" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults. If not, use a screwdriver to set to DVD. 17GB 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...
... setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "MEMORY CLEARED" appears. "MEMORY CLEARING" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults. If not, use a screwdriver to set to DVD. 17GB 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...
Operating Instructions
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... surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to "LARGE". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.b) x SURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) • LARGE If you connect two surround back speakers, select "DUAL". Tips • a)-c) correspond to "LARGE") or sub woofer.a) • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". To adjust...
... surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to "LARGE". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.b) x SURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) • LARGE If you connect two surround back speakers, select "DUAL". Tips • a)-c) correspond to "LARGE") or sub woofer.a) • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". To adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and the "SP.A" and "SP.B" indications in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to adjust the volume. The muting function will be canceled when you turn off the receiver. HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select...
... video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and the "SP.A" and "SP.B" indications in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to adjust the volume. The muting function will be canceled when you turn off the receiver. HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select...
Operating Instructions
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...). J COAX: Lights up when using the receiver to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 36). M NEO:6: Lights up when the equalizer functions. E EQ: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is not set to "OPT FIXED" (page 36). G ; Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated. K Tuner indicators: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. However...
...). J COAX: Lights up when using the receiver to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 36). M NEO:6: Lights up when the equalizer functions. E EQ: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is not set to "OPT FIXED" (page 36). G ; Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated. K Tuner indicators: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. However...
Operating Instructions
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... ANALOG DIRECT function is output from the sub woofer. This function enables you want to listen to in the display and the analog audio is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. Press 2CH. AUTO mode. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of the selected input to the two channel analog input. "ANALOG DIRECT" appears in analog audio. 2 Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT...
... ANALOG DIRECT function is output from the sub woofer. This function enables you want to listen to in the display and the analog audio is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. Press 2CH. AUTO mode. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of the selected input to the two channel analog input. "ANALOG DIRECT" appears in analog audio. 2 Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT...
Operating Instructions
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.... Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is the concept name of an actual cinema cutting studio in Dolby Surround. DCS 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. Sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS Display CINEMA ST. x CINEMA ST. In addition, this mode...
.... Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is the concept name of an actual cinema cutting studio in Dolby Surround. DCS 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. Sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS Display CINEMA ST. x CINEMA ST. In addition, this mode...
Operating Instructions
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... digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to "LARGE" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 39). Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select "A.F.D. However, the sound will automatically be output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to "SMALL". - SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB DEC XXXX" in the SPEAKER SET UP menu. button...
... digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to "LARGE" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 39). Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select "A.F.D. However, the sound will automatically be output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to "SMALL". - SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB DEC XXXX" in the SPEAKER SET UP menu. button...
Operating Instructions
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... analog connections. Selectable inputs for components which is unavailable. 36GB INPUT MODE You can reassign a component video input to another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Press or repeatedly to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 35). • Some audio input modes may be used. • You cannot select the digital audio input which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to reassign the component video input jack selected in the display. DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO...
... analog connections. Selectable inputs for components which is unavailable. 36GB INPUT MODE You can reassign a component video input to another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Press or repeatedly to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 35). • Some audio input modes may be used. • You cannot select the digital audio input which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to reassign the component video input jack selected in the display. DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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.../24 decoding mode) • AUTO When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • OFF Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is "DEC. x A/V SYNC XXX (Time alignment) • YES The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are underlined. Even when other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "OFF...
.../24 decoding mode) • AUTO When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • OFF Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is "DEC. x A/V SYNC XXX (Time alignment) • YES The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are underlined. Even when other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "OFF...
Operating Instructions
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... player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder Shows the time or displays the playing time of the display. DUAL Receiver MONO wk Selects the language you press the incorrect Satellite tuner/ numeric buttons or Blu-ray disc returns to activate those buttons with orange printing. wk Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. AV ?/1 1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV CD player/ screen. DISC wg CD player/ VCD player Selects a disc directly (multi-disc changer only). DVD 4 Receiver...
... player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder Shows the time or displays the playing time of the display. DUAL Receiver MONO wk Selects the language you press the incorrect Satellite tuner/ numeric buttons or Blu-ray disc returns to activate those buttons with orange printing. wk Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. AV ?/1 1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV CD player/ screen. DISC wg CD player/ VCD player Selects a disc directly (multi-disc changer only). DVD 4 Receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... which the receiver turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE wk Outputs test tone. TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. TV/SAT ea Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) continued 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAL001 Remote Button Operations Function MAIN Receiver MENU qj Selects the menu of the receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver es To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. CH/ D.SKIP...
... which the receiver turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE wk Outputs test tone. TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. TV/SAT ea Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) continued 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAL001 Remote Button Operations Function MAIN Receiver MENU qj Selects the menu of the receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver es To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. CH/ D.SKIP...
Operating Instructions
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... as an example only. at the same time. To change the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons. DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. Selecting the command mode of the receiver, see page 59. 49GB Press AV1 or...
... as an example only. at the same time. To change the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons. DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. Selecting the command mode of the receiver, see page 59. 49GB Press AV1 or...
Operating Instructions
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... control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to factory settings. Programming the remote You can also program the remote for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM SET UP. Start again from step 1. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times...
... control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to factory settings. Programming the remote You can also program the remote for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM SET UP. Start again from step 1. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times...
Operating Instructions
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... audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the receiver. • Set your TV away from a digital component connected to "YES" (page 18). • There is no digital audio signal is recorded in the display. Recording cannot be tuned in. • Check that the frequency appears in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna...
... audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the receiver. • Set your TV away from a digital component connected to "YES" (page 18). • There is no digital audio signal is recorded in the display. Recording cannot be tuned in. • Check that the frequency appears in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the path between "C.MODE.AV2" and "C.MODE.AV1". (The initial setting is output from the speakers. PROTECTOR Irregular current is "C.MODE.AV2".) • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • To activate the buttons...
... problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the path between "C.MODE.AV2" and "C.MODE.AV1". (The initial setting is output from the speakers. PROTECTOR Irregular current is "C.MODE.AV2".) • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • To activate the buttons...
Marketing Specifications
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... Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are subject to change without notice. ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Auto Format Decoding - 6 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Control with 2nd Room Audio Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM Inputs and Outputs Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 3 (Rear) S-Video Output(s): 2 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 3 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear...
... Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are subject to change without notice. ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Auto Format Decoding - 6 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Control with 2nd Room Audio Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM Inputs and Outputs Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 3 (Rear) S-Video Output(s): 2 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 3 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear...