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...SL S SR OPT HDMI DTS COAX 5 56 MEMORY PLI I D.RANGE MONO SLEEP ST D q; 9 8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "YES" (page 36) and the audio signal is selected. Lights up when BD input is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up... when DVD input is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 45), etc. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset...
...SL S SR OPT HDMI DTS COAX 5 56 MEMORY PLI I D.RANGE MONO SLEEP ST D q; 9 8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "YES" (page 36) and the audio signal is selected. Lights up when BD input is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up... when DVD input is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 45), etc. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 section OPTICAL Connects to the speakers (page 14). Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page...
... 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 section OPTICAL Connects to the speakers (page 14). Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page...
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... BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green (Y) Blue (PB/...CB) Red (PR/CR) COMPONENT Connects to a jack subwoofer (page 14). Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner....
... BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green (Y) Blue (PB/...CB) Red (PR/CR) COMPONENT Connects to a jack subwoofer (page 14). Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner....
Operating Instructions
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...requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Example of the button, refer to serve as references when operating the receiver. SLEEP Press to select track number 10. - Notes • Some functions explained in ...time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Press 0/10 to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select channel numbers of the CD ...
...requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Example of the button, refer to serve as references when operating the receiver. SLEEP Press to select track number 10. - Notes • Some functions explained in ...time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Press 0/10 to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select channel numbers of the CD ...
Operating Instructions
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... on the level of the input signal to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US F D A A I BD IN OUT ANTENNA AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT... DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN DVD AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront...
... on the level of the input signal to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US F D A A I BD IN OUT ANTENNA AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT... DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN DVD AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 to a TV via the receiver. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to connect all the cords. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to disconnect the AC...
... 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 to a TV via the receiver. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to connect all the cords. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to disconnect the AC...
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... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) 16US 4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to "4b: Connecting the...
... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) 16US 4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to "4b: Connecting the...
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... OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio...
... OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio...
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... 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 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 It ...player. 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. Connect audio and ...
... 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 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 It ...player. 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. Connect audio and ...
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... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US...
... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US...
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... AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise ... IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) 22US For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page...
... AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise ... IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) 22US For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page...
Operating Instructions
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...short-circuit problem. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so... that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. When a test tone is selected. The selected input appears on the receiver. continued 25US TONE Y". The test tone...
...short-circuit problem. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so... that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. When a test tone is selected. The selected input appears on the receiver. continued 25US TONE Y". The test tone...
Operating Instructions
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.... N, A.V.SYNC. AUTO Sound" (page 39). MAX EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL.... speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB...
.... N, A.V.SYNC. AUTO Sound" (page 39). MAX EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL.... speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB...
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.... LEVEL menu parameters x T. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. TONE (Test tone) Lets you compress the dynamic range of each speaker. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance...
.... LEVEL menu parameters x T. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. TONE (Test tone) Lets you compress the dynamic range of each speaker. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance...
Operating Instructions
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... menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are automatically set the center speaker to..., select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. The sound of the center channel will be output from the subwoofer. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "...
... menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are automatically set the center speaker to..., select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. The sound of the center channel will be output from the subwoofer. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "...
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... bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to "LARGE". If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the ...distance from your listening position, set the surround speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other hand, if you are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the distance to boost the bass levels. However, if ...
... bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to "LARGE". If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the ...distance from your listening position, set the surround speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other hand, if you are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the distance to boost the bass levels. However, if ...
Operating Instructions
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... after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is a low-pass sound effect output from all speakers. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. Outputs...
... after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is a low-pass sound effect output from all speakers. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. Outputs...
Operating Instructions
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... of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound from the subwoofer. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer in the playback signal. • When listening with a sampling frequency ... DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. See "Glossary" (page 54). ANALOG DIRECT is output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Note No sound is selected. - However, the sound will not be output from the surround speakers. • This function does not work...
... of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound from the subwoofer. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer in the playback signal. • When listening with a sampling frequency ... DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. See "Glossary" (page 54). ANALOG DIRECT is output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Note No sound is selected. - However, the sound will not be output from the surround speakers. • This function does not work...
Operating Instructions
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... proceed to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is fragile, be ...sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Connecting ... OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL...
... proceed to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is fragile, be ...sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Connecting ... OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... with 5.1 channels surround sound. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second, which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)... Sound effects of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for DVD-video. It compresses audio less than with Dolby surround....
... with 5.1 channels surround sound. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second, which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)... Sound effects of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for DVD-video. It compresses audio less than with Dolby surround....