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...antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from that this equipment. By ensuring this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio... may not comply with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on a circuit different from the apparatus and the speakers. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which...
...antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from that this equipment. By ensuring this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio... may not comply with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on a circuit different from the apparatus and the speakers. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which...
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Table of Contents About This Manual 4 Supplied accessories 6 Description and location of parts 7 Getting started 16 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the ...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 with...
Table of Contents About This Manual 4 Supplied accessories 6 Description and location of parts 7 Getting started 16 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the ...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 with...
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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 ... the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround 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. C LFE Lights up when the audio signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The INPUT MODE is...
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 ... the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround 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. C LFE Lights up when the audio signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The INPUT MODE is...
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... performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. I SLEEP Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 13). G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to a radio station...
... performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. I SLEEP Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 13). G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to a radio station...
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C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack wg 2 AM ANTENNA terminals 3 D SPEAKERS section (page 19) wf wd 4 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 E AUTO CALIBRATION section 0 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs ... can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB...
C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack wg 2 AM ANTENNA terminals 3 D SPEAKERS section (page 19) wf wd 4 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 E AUTO CALIBRATION section 0 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs ... can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB...
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...power in standby mode When "CTRL.HDMI" is connected to both digital and analog jacks. N SOUND FIELD +**/- D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. Selects preset stations. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to the previous menu. R MUTING or Turns off this function... Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you press any of more than the TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the...
...power in standby mode When "CTRL.HDMI" is connected to both digital and analog jacks. N SOUND FIELD +**/- D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. Selects preset stations. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to the previous menu. R MUTING or Turns off this function... Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you press any of more than the TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the...
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... "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y ...audio output setting on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB If the sound is not output correctly, check the...
... "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y ...audio output setting on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB If the sound is not output correctly, check the...
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... additional one subwoofer). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound...
... additional one subwoofer). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound...
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at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
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Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
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...set to on, it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. * When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you ...have install and connect your speaker, be output. **If you connect a subwoofer with...
...set to on, it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. * When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you ...have install and connect your speaker, be output. **If you connect a subwoofer with...
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...• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Notes on the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). However, the sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of 192 kHz or less with an ... HDMI IN jack is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in the HDMI menu (page 60). You may be output through the TV speaker. The video input signals cannot be distorted. connect B. - HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 46). ...
...• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Notes on the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). However, the sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of 192 kHz or less with an ... HDMI IN jack is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in the HDMI menu (page 60). You may be output through the TV speaker. The video input signals cannot be distorted. connect B. - HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 46). ...
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... the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you may be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to...
... the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you may be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to...
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... pattern 5/2.1 5/2 4/2.1 4/2 3/4.1 3/4 2/4.1 2/4 3/3.1 3/3 2/3.1 2/3 3/2.1 3/2 2/2.1 2/2 3/0.1 3/0 2/0.1 2/0 Front left/right a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Front left back right a - - a a - - - a a a - - a a - - - - - - a a a - - a a - - - a - - a - - - - - - - Selecting the speaker pattern Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using. , V/v/b AMP MENU Speaker pattern settings 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "SPKR", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select...
... pattern 5/2.1 5/2 4/2.1 4/2 3/4.1 3/4 2/4.1 2/4 3/3.1 3/3 2/3.1 2/3 3/2.1 3/2 2/2.1 2/2 3/0.1 3/0 2/0.1 2/0 Front left/right a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Front left back right a - - a a - - - a a a - - a a - - - - - - a a a - - a a - - - a - - a - - - - - - - Selecting the speaker pattern Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using. , V/v/b AMP MENU Speaker pattern settings 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "SPKR", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select...
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...continued 31GB For details, see "Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE)" (page 35). If you connect front high speakers, select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each speaker from noise and quiet. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 30). The DCAC is designed ...Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as dipole speakers are used. 1: Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone Example of using surround back speakers Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the ...
...continued 31GB For details, see "Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE)" (page 35). If you connect front high speakers, select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each speaker from noise and quiet. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 30). The DCAC is designed ...Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as dipole speakers are used. 1: Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone Example of using surround back speakers Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the ...
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... may vary, depending on the receiver. - S. Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. xxx xx] See "When error codes appear" (page 34). 2 View the measurement result. Select "SAVE... recommended that you apply the measurement results. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you can change the unit of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is completed, the result appears on the display panel with a beep sound. Press ?/1. - Press MUTING or . - Measurement process...
... may vary, depending on the receiver. - S. Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. xxx xx] See "When error codes appear" (page 34). 2 View the measurement result. Select "SAVE... recommended that you apply the measurement results. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you can change the unit of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is completed, the result appears on the display panel with a beep sound. Press ?/1. - Press MUTING or . - Measurement process...
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... is connected properly but the error code still appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH...detailed information is connected only to perform the measurement in a quiet environment again. When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. xxx* 32 None of the error. xxx* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big...
... is connected properly but the error code still appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH...detailed information is connected only to perform the measurement in a quiet environment again. When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. xxx* 32 None of the error. xxx* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big...
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...repeatedly to select the calibration type you want , then press . • FULL.FLAT Makes the measurement of the front speaker. • OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off. continued 35GB Preparing the Receiver Selecting the calibration type You can adjust the... speaker levels while listening to the test tone from each speaker flat. • ENGINEER Sets to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. • FRONT.REF Adjusts the characteristics of...
...repeatedly to select the calibration type you want , then press . • FULL.FLAT Makes the measurement of the front speaker. • OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off. continued 35GB Preparing the Receiver Selecting the calibration type You can adjust the... speaker levels while listening to the test tone from each speaker flat. • ENGINEER Sets to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. • FRONT.REF Adjusts the characteristics of...
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... Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- Use the LEVEL menu (page 54) to adjust the speakers to select "AUTO xxx*". When a test tone is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel. Note When you... want. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you selected "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels. Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. The selected input appears on the receiver. 4 Press ...
... Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- Use the LEVEL menu (page 54) to adjust the speakers to select "AUTO xxx*". When a test tone is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel. Note When you... want. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you selected "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels. Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. The selected input appears on the receiver. 4 Press ...
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... remote control. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. to enjoy the surround sound. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you can select the character type as sound field. The cursor flashes and you turn down the volume level. You can enter a name of...
... remote control. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. to enjoy the surround sound. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you can select the character type as sound field. The cursor flashes and you turn down the volume level. You can enter a name of...