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Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Excessive sound pressure from the AC outlet immediately. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such ...
Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Excessive sound pressure from the AC outlet immediately. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such ...
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.../AM radio 39 Presetting FM/AM radio stations 41 Receiving RDS broadcasts 42 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 43 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 47 "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync 47 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 48... Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies...
.../AM radio 39 Presetting FM/AM radio stations 41 Receiving RDS broadcasts 42 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 43 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 47 "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync 47 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 48... Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies...
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... Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. D Input indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the...to "ANALOG" (page 51). Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. C LFE Lights up when the disc being played...
... Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. D Input indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the...to "ANALOG" (page 51). Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. C LFE Lights up when the disc being played...
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... when the same equipment is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to restore the sound. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of all speakers at the same time. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD... MUTING or Turns off this function. • As this function is connected to both digital and analog jacks. The buttons are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. • This function does not work in the following cases. - PRESET +/- Press the...
... when the same equipment is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to restore the sound. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of all speakers at the same time. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD... MUTING or Turns off this function. • As this function is connected to both digital and analog jacks. The buttons are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. • This function does not work in the following cases. - PRESET +/- Press the...
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... information. When watching a movie late at night, you will be canceled. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG + (N). 2 Press TV CH +/ PROG + 1 Hold down SHIFT... "A. The remaining time appears on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. If you press this function. MAX". To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is selected. DIRECT" is turned on...
... information. When watching a movie late at night, you will be canceled. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG + (N). 2 Press TV CH +/ PROG + 1 Hold down SHIFT... "A. The remaining time appears on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. If you press this function. MAX". To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is selected. DIRECT" is turned on...
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... connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB N TV CH +**/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. Q TV VOL +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the... text mode. Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. or +/-
... connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB N TV CH +**/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. Q TV VOL +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the... text mode. Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. or +/-
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... - ./> Skip track - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Notes • The above explanation is ...GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. X Pause - The function of your connected...
... - ./> Skip track - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Notes • The above explanation is ...GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. X Pause - The function of your connected...
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...lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). See the illustration below . TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. (Other models) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then ...perform Auto Calibration (page 31). TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly,...
...lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). See the illustration below . TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. (Other models) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then ...perform Auto Calibration (page 31). TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly,...
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... (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). Connections Connections 1: Installing the ... high speakers simultaneously. continued 17GB Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system 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. 7.1 channel speaker system...
... (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). Connections Connections 1: Installing the ... high speakers simultaneously. continued 17GB Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system 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. 7.1 channel speaker system...
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... (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metalic wires of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. **If you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto...
... (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metalic wires of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. **If you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto...
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... any other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the receiver. Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be simplified. However, the sound will output from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • ... see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be transmitted. • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. The video input signals cannot be...
... any other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the receiver. Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be simplified. However, the sound will output from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • ... see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be transmitted. • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. The video input signals cannot be...
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... of a equipment connected via the receiver. If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using the sound/images from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is the case, check the specification of the connected equipment. •... Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from an HDMI jack may be lost . When you set the "A. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be suppressed by the ...
... of a equipment connected via the receiver. If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using the sound/images from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is the case, check the specification of the connected equipment. •... Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from an HDMI jack may be lost . When you set the "A. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be suppressed by the ...
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AUDIO" sound field if the source is very soft, you may be distorted or interrupted. However, before you to use "P. ... disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment connected to the PORTABLE IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the... sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...
AUDIO" sound field if the source is very soft, you may be distorted or interrupted. However, before you to use "P. ... disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment connected to the PORTABLE IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the... sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...
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... levels manually according to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. The DCAC is selected. However, you perform Auto Calibration. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be measured. 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to your room. continued 31GB DIRECT" is designed to this jack... front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each speaker from noise and quiet. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 30). Do not connect any other microphones to achieve proper sound balance for your preference.
... levels manually according to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. The DCAC is selected. However, you perform Auto Calibration. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be measured. 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to your room. continued 31GB DIRECT" is designed to this jack... front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each speaker from noise and quiet. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 30). Do not connect any other microphones to achieve proper sound balance for your preference.
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...Calibration again. 3 Save the measurement result. Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel with a beep sound. S. Tips • You can also select the calibration type you apply the measurement results. Save the measurement results first, then try... by using the "CUSTOM" in step 2. Measurement process Do this [Display] Completes properly [SAVE.EXIT] Proceed to enjoy the surround sound. When the measurement process is recommended that you perform the following during measurement. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be ...
...Calibration again. 3 Save the measurement result. Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel with a beep sound. S. Tips • You can also select the calibration type you apply the measurement results. Save the measurement results first, then try... by using the "CUSTOM" in step 2. Measurement process Do this [Display] Completes properly [SAVE.EXIT] Proceed to enjoy the surround sound. When the measurement process is recommended that you perform the following during measurement. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be ...
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...Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel during adjustment. 6 Exit test tone. MUTING/ SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Turn on the connected equipment. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press the input button which corresponds to the equipment you press TUNER, "FM ...each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may have the same sounding test tone level for a while, and then frequency appears on the display panel. Use the LEVEL menu (page 54) to adjust the ...
...Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel during adjustment. 6 Exit test tone. MUTING/ SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Turn on the connected equipment. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press the input button which corresponds to the equipment you press TUNER, "FM ...each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may have the same sounding test tone level for a while, and then frequency appears on the display panel. Use the LEVEL menu (page 54) to adjust the ...
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... the muting function Press MUTING or on the receiver. Naming inputs You can enter a character. 5 Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to enjoy the surround sound. The name you do the following. • Press the button again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be canceled when you entered... you made a mistake Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to create an index name. Viewing information on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/-
... the muting function Press MUTING or on the receiver. Naming inputs You can enter a character. 5 Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to enjoy the surround sound. The name you do the following. • Press the button again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be canceled when you entered... you made a mistake Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to create an index name. Viewing information on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/-
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... one to the input or preset station (page 37, 42). You can record from the analog output jack (for recording). • HDMI sound cannot be recorded. • While only composite video signals are being recorded, the auto standby function of the input* t Selected input...Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Program Service name or preset station name* t Frequency, band and preset number t Sound field currently applied t Volume level * Index name appears only when you may not be able to record from the source. • Only analog signals are...
... one to the input or preset station (page 37, 42). You can record from the analog output jack (for recording). • HDMI sound cannot be recorded. • While only composite video signals are being recorded, the auto standby function of the input* t Selected input...Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Program Service name or preset station name* t Frequency, band and preset number t Sound field currently applied t Volume level * Index name appears only when you may not be able to record from the source. • Only analog signals are...
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... (Automatic Tuning) 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to higher frequency stations and TUNING - Using the control buttons on the display panel, select monaural audio to lessen the sound distortion. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "TUNER", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "FM MODE", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select...
... (Automatic Tuning) 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to higher frequency stations and TUNING - Using the control buttons on the display panel, select monaural audio to lessen the sound distortion. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "TUNER", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "FM MODE", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select...
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... ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. You can be output from the subwoofer. There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of the selected ... You can create multi channel surround sound. Auto) Presets the sound as input. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the optimized sound fields from the front left /right...
... ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. You can be output from the subwoofer. There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of the selected ... You can create multi channel surround sound. Auto) Presets the sound as input. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the optimized sound fields from the front left /right...