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...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 ...50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button 61 Resetting the input buttons 62 Additional Information Precautions 63 Troubleshooting 64 ...
...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 ...50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button 61 Resetting the input buttons 62 Additional Information Precautions 63 Troubleshooting 64 ...
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... may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 6GB Doing so may be reset to their default settings. RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no...
... may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 6GB Doing so may be reset to their default settings. RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no...
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...source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" (page 51). AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect... "COAX", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB ...
...source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" (page 51). AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect... "COAX", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB ...
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... Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up when dynamic range compression is not set to a station with RDS services. J D.RANGE Lights up depending on the speaker pattern...
... Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up when dynamic range compression is not set to a station with RDS services. J D.RANGE Lights up depending on the speaker pattern...
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...CTRL OFF" (page 56). D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to operate the receiver. 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. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. Scans a station. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you want...
...CTRL OFF" (page 56). D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to operate the receiver. 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. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. Scans a station. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you want...
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...and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. For example, to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels.... number and screen mode. F DISPLAY Displays information related to turn off automatically at a specified time. in the display panel. Y SLEEP Sets the receiver to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. The function of...
...and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. For example, to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels.... number and screen mode. F DISPLAY Displays information related to turn off automatically at a specified time. in the display panel. Y SLEEP Sets the receiver to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. The function of...
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... (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). 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). If the sound is...ray Disc player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. Getting started ...
... (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). 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). If the sound is...ray Disc player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. Getting started ...
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.... **If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto standby function is set to on, it to standby mode automatically based on the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. •...
.... **If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto standby function is set to on, it to standby mode automatically based on the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. •...
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Be sure to set to "AMP". You may be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). This signal supports Dolby Digital...the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "AUDIO.OUT" to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). The video input signals...connection between either one of the following connections: - If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set the "CTRL.HDMI" to the receiver. Be sure to turn the receiver on the receiver. However, the sound...
Be sure to set to "AMP". You may be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). This signal supports Dolby Digital...the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "AUDIO.OUT" to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). The video input signals...connection between either one of the following connections: - If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set the "CTRL.HDMI" to the receiver. Be sure to turn the receiver on the receiver. However, the sound...
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...Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the availability of each connected equipment for details. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "PASS.THRU" to be lost . ASSIGN" in AUDIO menu (page 51) when the sound is poor or the sound does not come ...power is turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other inputs" (page 51). 23GB If you set the "A. Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs ...
...Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the availability of each connected equipment for details. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "PASS.THRU" to be lost . ASSIGN" in AUDIO menu (page 51) when the sound is poor or the sound does not come ...power is turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other inputs" (page 51). 23GB If you set the "A. Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs ...
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...B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that it can be displayed on the remote control so that you can also rename the BD/DVD input so that you connect equipment... equipped with a OPTICAL jack, set the "A. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD input button on the receiver's display panel. ...
...B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that it can be displayed on the remote control so that you can also rename the BD/DVD input so that you connect equipment... equipped with a OPTICAL jack, set the "A. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD input button on the receiver's display panel. ...
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For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you use the button to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to control your DVD recorder.
For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you use the button to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to control your DVD recorder.
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..., neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to a TV via the receiver. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are being output to the factory default settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 To the wall outlet Note Be sure to...
..., neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to a TV via the receiver. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are being output to the factory default settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 To the wall outlet Note Be sure to...
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... left / right high a a a a Center 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", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker...
... left / right high a a a a Center 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", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker...
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...equipped with DCAC (Digital 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 following items: • Set up and connect the speakers (page 17, 19). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack...
...equipped with DCAC (Digital 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 following items: • Set up and connect the speakers (page 17, 19). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack...
Operating Instructions
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...is "ENGINEER". Turn the LEVEL knob to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to the maximum. • If you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. Measurement starts in...selected and the default calibration type is connected, turn on the characteristics of the subwoofer you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). 2: Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 Input buttons AUTO CAL , V/v/B/b AMP MENU Note Depending on the subwoofer and turn...
...is "ENGINEER". Turn the LEVEL knob to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to the maximum. • If you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. Measurement starts in...selected and the default calibration type is connected, turn on the characteristics of the subwoofer you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). 2: Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 Input buttons AUTO CAL , V/v/B/b AMP MENU Note Depending on the subwoofer and turn...
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...sound. "COMPLETE" appears on the receiver. - The measurement results may vary, depending on the display panel. However, you can change those settings in step 2. Change the volume level. - Press AUTO CAL again. 3: Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result. Fails...Proceed to step 2. See "Checking the warning message" (page 34). • SAVE.EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. • RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. 3 Save the measurement result. Preparing the Receiver The table below provides measurement ...
...sound. "COMPLETE" appears on the receiver. - The measurement results may vary, depending on the display panel. However, you can change those settings in step 2. Change the volume level. - Press AUTO CAL again. 3: Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result. Fails...Proceed to step 2. See "Checking the warning message" (page 34). • SAVE.EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. • RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. 3 Save the measurement result. Preparing the Receiver The table below provides measurement ...
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...* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be damaged. Set them apart and perform the measurement again. Try to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminals. • Either the front left high or front right...
...* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be damaged. Set them apart and perform the measurement again. Try to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminals. • Either the front left high or front right...
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... 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 all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. •...
... 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 all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. •...
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... "OFF" under step 4. Note When you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you...the speakers to select "AUTO xxx*". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in ...
... "OFF" under step 4. Note When you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you...the speakers to select "AUTO xxx*". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in ...