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... the speakers 14 3: Connecting the TV 15 4a: Connecting 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...SUR menu 33 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 34 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 34 Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) ........ 35 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT ...
... the speakers 14 3: Connecting the TV 15 4a: Connecting 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...SUR menu 33 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 34 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 34 Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) ........ 35 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT ...
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... 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...INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound ...
... 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...INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound ...
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...can enjoy high quality image (page 15, 20, 21). ql qk qj qh qg qf qd TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING ...TV CH + PRESET - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; 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 Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 16). qa qs 10US MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10...
...can enjoy high quality image (page 15, 20, 21). ql qk qj qh qg qf qd TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING ...TV CH + PRESET - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; 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 Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 16). qa qs 10US MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10...
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..., DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press to turn the receiver on the TV screen. When you press the input buttons (C). Press to - Press TV VOL +/- start playback of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to display the menu of...
..., DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press to turn the receiver on the TV screen. When you press the input buttons (C). Press to - Press TV VOL +/- start playback of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to display the menu of...
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... FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as an example only....Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. preset/...
... FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as an example only....Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. preset/...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... not necessary to a TV or projector. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power cord...
... not necessary to a TV or projector. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power cord...
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4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to "4b: Connecting the video components" (page 17) or "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 22). After connecting your audio component, proceed to connect a Super Audio CD/CD...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 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 Before ...
4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to "4b: Connecting the video components" (page 17) or "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 22). After connecting your audio component, proceed to connect a Super Audio CD/CD...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 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 Before ...
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Select the connection according to the jacks on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, ...sure to the illustration that follows. After connecting all your video components to turn on your components. HDMI Digital Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Analog High quality image Note Be sure to this receiver. Unless the power is turned on the connecting jack. Refer...
Select the connection according to the jacks on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, ...sure to the illustration that follows. After connecting all your video components to turn on your components. HDMI Digital Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Analog High quality image Note Be sure to this receiver. Unless the power is turned on the connecting jack. Refer...
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... 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 A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is the...
... 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 A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is the...
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... the HDMI jack. The input video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are compatible with... of source. • Refer to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the receiver. - Tip All the digital audio jacks are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies...
... the HDMI jack. The input video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are compatible with... of source. • Refer to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the receiver. - Tip All the digital audio jacks are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies...
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... from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD... player. 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 jacks of your DVD player to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44...
... from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD... player. 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 jacks of your DVD player to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 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 this receiver. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page...
... 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 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 this receiver. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page...
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... be reset to their factory settings. 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 ...not leave the remote in the RM-AAU020 Remote Commander. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the...
... be reset to their factory settings. 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 ...not leave the remote in the RM-AAU020 Remote Commander. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the...
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...VOL +/-. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. When a test tone is shown on the receiver. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on ...the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD ...
...VOL +/-. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. When a test tone is shown on the receiver. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on ...the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD ...
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... the correct character. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn down the volume level. Tips • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. 8 Press . "1-LEVEL..., etc., connected to the VIDEO jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, etc., connected to turn off the receiver, be canceled when you want to change flashes, ...
... the correct character. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn down the volume level. Tips • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. 8 Press . "1-LEVEL..., etc., connected to the VIDEO jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, etc., connected to turn off the receiver, be canceled when you want to change flashes, ...
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... Super Audio CD player or CD player. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 3 ?/1... MENU/HOME TV CH - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - You can select the sound field to suit the music. Tip You can...
... Super Audio CD player or CD player. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 3 ?/1... MENU/HOME TV CH - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - You can select the sound field to suit the music. Tip You can...
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...disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD to watch a Blu-ray disc. Be ... for details. 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 displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to suit the movie/music. Tips • Select the ...
...disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD to watch a Blu-ray disc. Be ... for details. 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 displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to suit the movie/music. Tips • Select the ...
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... M A.V.SYNC. MAX COMP. STD, EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US 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. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. OFF, COMP. EFCT. N, A.V.SYNC. R +8 CNT -10 dB to CNT +10 dB (1 dB...
... M A.V.SYNC. MAX COMP. STD, EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US 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. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. OFF, COMP. EFCT. N, A.V.SYNC. R +8 CNT -10 dB to CNT +10 dB (1 dB...