Operating Instructions
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...the video (VIDEO menu) ........ 35 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......39 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....41 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 43 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........44 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 44 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 45 Presetting radio stations 47 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 49 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing...
...the video (VIDEO menu) ........ 35 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......39 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....41 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 43 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........44 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 44 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 45 Presetting radio stations 47 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 49 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing...
Operating Instructions
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... Front panel 1 2 3 4 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR 5 MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to headphones (page 57). 6US TUNING +/- L PHONES jack Connects to select information displayed on the display (page 52). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). A.F.D. Receives signals from remote commander. Press repeatedly to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). Turn to select the input source to adjust the volume level...
... Front panel 1 2 3 4 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR 5 MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to headphones (page 57). 6US TUNING +/- L PHONES jack Connects to select information displayed on the display (page 52). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). A.F.D. Receives signals from remote commander. Press repeatedly to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). Turn to select the input source to adjust the volume level...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is activated. Name D DTS E Tuning indicators MEMORY MONO ST Function Lights up when BD input is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. About the indicators on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack...
... receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is activated. Name D DTS E Tuning indicators MEMORY MONO ST Function Lights up when BD input is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. About the indicators on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack...
Operating Instructions
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... surround channel signals. The boxes around the letters vary to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. 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) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE...
... surround channel signals. The boxes around the letters vary to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. 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) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Y PB/CB VIDEO IN PR/CR SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT...
... jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Y PB/CB VIDEO IN PR/CR SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... store a station. Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. and TV (M) at the same time to turn off . A.F.D. Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at (on/standby) the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV. When you press the input buttons (C). Name H AMP MENU I MEMORY ENTER J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to adjust the volume level of all Sony components, press...
... store a station. Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. and TV (M) at the same time to turn off . A.F.D. Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at (on/standby) the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV. When you press the input buttons (C). Name H AMP MENU I MEMORY ENTER J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to adjust the volume level of all Sony components, press...
Operating Instructions
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... function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Example of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Use the tactile dots as an example only. SLEEP Press to select track number 10. - To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers...
... function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Example of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Use the tactile dots as an example only. SLEEP Press to select track number 10. - To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... function. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of your components. Tip To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver. - Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Connect audio and video cords according...
... function. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of your components. Tip To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver. - Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Connect audio and video cords according...
Operating Instructions
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... transmitted. 17US Component to be connected Component Page TV 15 With HDMI jack 18 DVD player 20 Satellite tuner/Set-top box 21 DVD recorder/VCR 22 Video input/output jacks to be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to connect each component. Refer to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected" below...
... transmitted. 17US Component to be connected Component Page TV 15 With HDMI jack 18 DVD player 20 Satellite tuner/Set-top box 21 DVD recorder/VCR 22 Video input/output jacks to be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to connect each component. Refer to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected" below...
Operating Instructions
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...CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to the jacks of your DVD player to connect all the cords. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. It is not necessary...
...CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to the jacks of your DVD player to connect all the cords. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. It is not necessary...
Operating Instructions
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... Started 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Notes • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are reset to their factory defaults. After "CLEARING" appears on the display for the first...
... Started 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Notes • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are reset to their factory defaults. After "CLEARING" appears on the display for the first...
Operating Instructions
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...-AAU020 Remote Commander. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 2 Press menu. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to their factory settings. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER...
...-AAU020 Remote Commander. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 2 Press menu. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to their factory settings. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER...
Operating Instructions
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... MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select "T. continued 25US You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. TONE N". The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted...
... MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select "T. continued 25US You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. TONE N". The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted...
Operating Instructions
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... the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is connected to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to watch a DVD or press BD to multi channel sound. - Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input...
... the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is connected to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to watch a DVD or press BD to multi channel sound. - Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input...
Operating Instructions
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...] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. OFF, COMP. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. STD, EFCT. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to BAL. MAX COMP. EFCT. N, A.V.SYNC. TONE Y T. L +1 to BAL. AUTO Sound...
...] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. OFF, COMP. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. STD, EFCT. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to BAL. MAX COMP. EFCT. N, A.V.SYNC. TONE Y T. L +1 to BAL. AUTO Sound...
Operating Instructions
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... when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). For details on the TV or projector. Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) You can view the image on adjusting the parameters, see "Watching a connected component through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of more than 48 kHz is input. - buttons. • This parameter is selected. Select "6-VIDEO" in the amplifier menus. For details...
... when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). For details on the TV or projector. Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) You can view the image on adjusting the parameters, see "Watching a connected component through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of more than 48 kHz is input. - buttons. • This parameter is selected. Select "6-VIDEO" in the amplifier menus. For details...
Operating Instructions
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... MODE X x TUNING +/- Press TUNING + to scan from high to low. RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Using the controls on the area code as shown in tuner. Tuner Operations Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can be less distorted. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL TUNER D.TUNING ENTER Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning) 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select "AUTO...
... MODE X x TUNING +/- Press TUNING + to scan from high to low. RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Using the controls on the area code as shown in tuner. Tuner Operations Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can be less distorted. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL TUNER D.TUNING ENTER Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning) 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select "AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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... format for transmitting video signal information consisting of sound usually created in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray...
... format for transmitting video signal information consisting of sound usually created in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray...
Operating Instructions
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... low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are output from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 49). • Check that ANALOG DIRECT...
... low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are output from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 49). • Check that ANALOG DIRECT...
Operating Instructions
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...; Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 42). • Adjust the speaker level (page 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the receiver. Recording cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on the playback component to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. There is no sound from the subwoofer...
...; Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 42). • Adjust the speaker level (page 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the receiver. Recording cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on the playback component to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. There is no sound from the subwoofer...
