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...Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is selected. Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is activated. Lights up when DVD input is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. OPT... LCR 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 the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Lights up to "AUTO" (page 49). Light up when using the...
...Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is selected. Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is activated. Lights up when DVD input is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. OPT... LCR 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 the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Lights up to "AUTO" (page 49). Light up when using the...
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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 a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22...
... 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 a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22...
Operating Instructions
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...10US G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * 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). RM-AAU020 wa w; MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY ... 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - Remote commander You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a jack subwoofer (page 14). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks ...
...10US G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * 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). RM-AAU020 wa w; MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY ... 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - Remote commander You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a jack subwoofer (page 14). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks ...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) 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. 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). Notes • Some functions explained in this...
... speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) 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. 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). Notes • Some functions explained in this...
Operating Instructions
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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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... 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 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 to a TV or projector. Audio signals TV Audio/video...
... 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 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 to a TV or projector. Audio signals TV Audio/video...
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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 After connecting your audio component, proceed to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, make sure to...
... 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 After connecting your audio component, proceed to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, make sure to...
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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. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in...
... 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. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in...
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 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 Refer to the operating instructions supplied... the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD 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...
... 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 Refer to the operating instructions supplied... the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD 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...
Operating Instructions
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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 Notes •...
... 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 Notes •...
Operating Instructions
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... remote so that it as horizontal as DVD recorder, VCR, etc. It is not necessary to the jacks of the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL ... 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). Connecting components with analog video and audio...
... remote so that it as horizontal as DVD recorder, VCR, etc. It is not necessary to the jacks of the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL ... 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). Connecting components with analog video and audio...
Operating Instructions
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... test tone 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 +/-....also press any input buttons. Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is shown on the receiver. • The adjusted value is selected. The selected input appears on the receiver. continued 25US The test tone turns off. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. TONE Y"....
... test tone 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 +/-....also press any input buttons. Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is shown on the receiver. • The adjusted value is selected. The selected input appears on the receiver. continued 25US The test tone turns off. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. TONE Y"....
Operating Instructions
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RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. 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. R +8 CNT -10 dB to CNT +... page 29. 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.
RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. 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. R +8 CNT -10 dB to CNT +... page 29. 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.
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... to all sound fields. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you view movies late at...
... to all sound fields. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you view movies late at...
Operating Instructions
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... center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). • LARGE If you have connected a subwoofer, select "YES". For details on adjusting 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. However, if the front speakers are automatically set the size and distance of the speakers ...
... center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). • LARGE If you have connected a subwoofer, select "YES". For details on adjusting 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. However, if the front speakers are automatically set the size and distance of the speakers ...
Operating Instructions
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...corresponding bass frequencies to "LARGE". Tip The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance to "LARGE". A A 30˚ 30...730; 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ x CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set all speakers to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that channel. Amplifier Operations x SUR SPK (Surround speakers) • NO If...
...corresponding bass frequencies to "LARGE". Tip The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance to "LARGE". A A 30˚ 30...730; 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ x CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set all speakers to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that channel. Amplifier Operations x SUR SPK (Surround speakers) • NO If...
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AUTO [A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is no LFE signals. Outputs 2 channel left/right ...videos of A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. However, sound may not be output from all speakers. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting...
AUTO [A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is no LFE signals. Outputs 2 channel left/right ...videos of A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. However, sound may not be output from all speakers. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting...
Operating Instructions
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... by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will not be output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. See "Glossary" (page 54). Tips • You can identity the encoding format of the sound fields for music is selected,... technology. or press A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if - There is no sound is output from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are...
... by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will not be output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. See "Glossary" (page 54). Tips • You can identity the encoding format of the sound fields for music is selected,... technology. or press A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if - There is no sound is output from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are...
Operating Instructions
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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 A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is... PORT adapter. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to the receiver. You can listen to the sound from DMPORT jack 21 DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Press and hold... both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US A Video cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from the component connected...
...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 is... PORT adapter. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to the receiver. You can listen to the sound from DMPORT jack 21 DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Press and hold... both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US A Video cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from the component connected...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. It consists of movie theaters at home. When ...audio standard for DVD-video. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of times per second, which are output from a subwoofer in the traditional stereo format can be quantified. Additional Information 55US This is matrixed into 5.1 channels for digital video signals. ...
... 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 front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. It consists of movie theaters at home. When ...audio standard for DVD-video. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of times per second, which are output from a subwoofer in the traditional stereo format can be quantified. Additional Information 55US This is matrixed into 5.1 channels for digital video signals. ...