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Excessive sound pressure from the mains as long as a bookcase or built-in the space ...touched during the normal operation. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of fire or electric shock, do ...not expose this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. This symbol is ...
Excessive sound pressure from the mains as long as a bookcase or built-in the space ...touched during the normal operation. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of fire or electric shock, do ...not expose this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. This symbol is ...
Operating Instructions
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... the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching ...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 display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver...
... the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching ...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 display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver...
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... to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). Turn to select the input source to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to restore the sound (page 26). The... jacks (page 49). A.F.D. Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). Press repeatedly to select information displayed on or off the sound temporarily. I 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to headphones (page 57). 6US Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same...
... to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). Turn to select the input source to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to restore the sound (page 26). The... jacks (page 49). A.F.D. Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). Press repeatedly to select information displayed on or off the sound temporarily. I 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to headphones (page 57). 6US Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same...
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...Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). I D.RANGE Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "NO" (...page 36) and you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. L Front Left R Front Right C Center (...
...Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). I D.RANGE Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "NO" (...page 36) and you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. L Front Left R Front Right C Center (...
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... a Blu-ray disc player. Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a TV (page 18). The image and the sound are output to the speakers (page 14). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN.../AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21).
... a Blu-ray disc player. Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a TV (page 18). The image and the sound are output to the speakers (page 14). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN.../AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21).
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... to display the menu of the DVD player. - Press to skip a track of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to restore the sound. Press MUTING again to perform menu operations. Press TV VOL +/- Press to skip a disc when using the..., VCR or satellite tuner. Press MUTING and TV (M) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the buttons to select the component you press the input buttons ...
... to display the menu of the DVD player. - Press to skip a track of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to restore the sound. Press MUTING again to perform menu operations. Press TV VOL +/- Press to skip a disc when using the..., VCR or satellite tuner. Press MUTING and TV (M) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the buttons to select the component you press the input buttons ...
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.... - 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). preset/tune to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press the numeric buttons and TV..., you can place it wherever you to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the button, refer to select track number 10. - Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the ...
.... - 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). preset/tune to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press the numeric buttons and TV..., you can place it wherever you to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the button, refer to select track number 10. - Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the ...
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... connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US
... connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US
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...activate the TV's muting function. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note Be sure to the receiver, be transmitted. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to a TV via the receiver. Tip To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of your components. turn...) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US 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 to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
...activate the TV's muting function. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note Be sure to the receiver, be transmitted. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to a TV via the receiver. Tip To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of your components. turn...) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US 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 to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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...HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - The input video signals cannot be output from the speakers and to take advantage of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output ...signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the receiver. - To output the sound from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of each component connected for details. Notes • ...
...HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - The input video signals cannot be output from the speakers and to take advantage of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output ...signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the receiver. - To output the sound from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of each component connected for details. Notes • ...
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...44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 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. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD... COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. It is not necessary to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.
...44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 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. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD... COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. It is not necessary to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.
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...buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select "T. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. When a test tone is shown on the display. Playback ... the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). You can also press any input buttons. 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....
...buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select "T. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. When a test tone is shown on the display. Playback ... the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). You can also press any input buttons. 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....
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...TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can select the sound field to suit the music. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/... TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 5 Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to page 39 for details. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject...
...TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can select the sound field to suit the music. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/... TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 5 Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to page 39 for details. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject...
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... the following if you have finished watching the DVD or Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 28US Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn... on this receiver is set up properly. Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is...
... the following if you have finished watching the DVD or Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 28US Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn... on this receiver is set up properly. Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is...
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RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. TONE N, T. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center ...L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step) TRE 0 dB For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. 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. MAX COMP. STD FM AUTO, FM MONO...
RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. TONE N, T. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center ...L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step) TRE 0 dB For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. 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. MAX COMP. STD FM AUTO, FM MONO...
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... (Subwoofer level) x D. STD The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. This may be useful when you adjust the speaker... position. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. "COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. For details, see "Navigating...
... (Subwoofer level) x D. STD The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. This may be useful when you adjust the speaker... position. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. "COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. For details, see "Navigating...
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...and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to all sound fields. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29)... For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 39). STD The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you want for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. •...
...and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to all sound fields. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29)... For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 39). STD The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you want for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. •...
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... language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of preset stations. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will be output. Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu...
... language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of preset stations. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will be output. Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu...
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... • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. • This parameter is valid only when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). VIDEO menu parameters x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video assign) Lets you assign the composite video...
... • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. • This parameter is valid only when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). VIDEO menu parameters x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video assign) Lets you assign the composite video...
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...menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the center speaker to "LARGE". 36US x FRT SPK (Front speakers) • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you connect a large speaker that will be output from other speakers. • YES If you connect large speakers that will effectively..., select "LARGE". x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • NO If you cannot set the size and distance of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to take full advantage of the menus" (page 30). SYSTEM menu parameters x SW SPK (Subwoofer) • NO If you have not...
...menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the center speaker to "LARGE". 36US x FRT SPK (Front speakers) • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you connect a large speaker that will be output from other speakers. • YES If you connect large speakers that will effectively..., select "LARGE". x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • NO If you cannot set the size and distance of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to take full advantage of the menus" (page 30). SYSTEM menu parameters x SW SPK (Subwoofer) • NO If you have not...