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... 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 using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 45), etc. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is activated. However, "NO... INPUT" appears on presetting radio stations, see page 47. Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is selected. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital ...
... 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 using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 45), etc. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is activated. However, "NO... INPUT" appears on presetting radio stations, see page 47. Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is selected. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital ...
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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).
... 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).
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.... RM-AAU020 wa w; Black AUDIO OUT Connects to operate (page 53). TV CH + PRESET - Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a jack subwoofer (page 14). REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING -
.... RM-AAU020 wa w; Black AUDIO OUT Connects to operate (page 53). TV CH + PRESET - Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a jack subwoofer (page 14). REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING -
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...Use the tactile dots as an example only. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select channel numbers of the button, refer to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile ... 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). For details on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the model. ...
...Use the tactile dots as an example only. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select channel numbers of the button, refer to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile ... 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). For details on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the model. ...
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... 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 speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby...
... 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 speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby...
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... the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 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. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. Connect audio and video cords according to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's...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 ...
... the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 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. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. Connect audio and video cords according to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's...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 ...
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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 connect a Super Audio...
... 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 connect a Super Audio...
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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 Notes •...front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. 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 video cords according to the operating instructions supplied ...
... 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 Notes •...front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. 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 video cords according to the operating instructions supplied ...
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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 Audio signals...
... 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 Audio signals...
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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 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep... the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it...
... 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 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep... the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it...
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...ANALOG DIRECT is not 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 +/-....details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. The test tone is shown on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker. You can also press any input buttons. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP ...
...ANALOG DIRECT is not 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 +/-....details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. The test tone is shown on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker. You can also press any input buttons. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP ...
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For details on navigating through menus, 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. R +1 to...A.V.SYNC. TONE] Front 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. TONE Y T. EFCT. MIN, EFCT. N 30US RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble ...
For details on navigating through menus, 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. R +1 to...A.V.SYNC. TONE] Front 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. TONE Y T. EFCT. MIN, EFCT. N 30US RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble ...
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... menus" (page 30). RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of each speaker...
... menus" (page 30). RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of each speaker...
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...the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also ...bass frequencies from other speakers. • YES If you feel a lack of the speakers connected to this system. When the subwoofer is distorted, or you have connected a subwoofer, select "YES". Normally, select "LARGE". Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)...
...the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also ...bass frequencies from other speakers. • YES If you feel a lack of the speakers connected to this system. When the subwoofer is distorted, or you have connected a subwoofer, select "YES". Normally, select "LARGE". Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)...
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... (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from that channel. However, if the front speakers are not placed an equal distance from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that speaker, set it is best not to cut them to "LARGE... CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that will cut from your listening ...
... (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from that channel. However, if the front speakers are not placed an equal distance from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that speaker, set it is best not to cut them to "LARGE... CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that will cut from your listening ...
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...not be output from all speakers. signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers... which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for movies encoded in ...
...not be output from all speakers. signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers... which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for movies encoded in ...
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.../BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu.... TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the playback signal. • When listening with DCS mark use DCS technology. the front and surround speakers are set to "SMALL". -...
.../BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu.... TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the playback signal. • When listening with DCS mark use DCS technology. the front and surround speakers are set to "SMALL". -...
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...the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. • As... 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 A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the DIGITAL MEDIA ...
...the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. • As... 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 A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the DIGITAL MEDIA ...
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x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of low frequencies which is expressed as a sampling frequency of times per ... for DVD-video. A standard music CD stores data quantified at home. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for DVD-video and also known as music. It compresses audio less than with 5.1 channels...
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of low frequencies which is expressed as a sampling frequency of times per ... for DVD-video. A standard music CD stores data quantified at home. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for DVD-video and also known as music. It compresses audio less than with 5.1 channels...