Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... or to backup any part of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in Japan This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has... been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of the Sony product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR...
... or to backup any part of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in Japan This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has... been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of the Sony product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR...
Operating Instructions
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...26 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 27 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 27 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 28 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 28 Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 30 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ...Mode function ...45 Selecting the calibration type ......45 Adjusting the equalizer 45 Using the Pure Direct function ....46 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 46 "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? ..........47 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 47 One-Touch Play 48 System Audio ...
...26 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 27 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 27 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 28 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 28 Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 30 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ...Mode function ...45 Selecting the calibration type ......45 Adjusting the equalizer 45 Using the Pure Direct function ....46 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 46 "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? ..........47 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 47 One-Touch Play 48 System Audio ...
Operating Instructions
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...) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. Doing so may be reset to their default settings. Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 66). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace...
...) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. Doing so may be reset to their default settings. Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 66). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace...
Operating Instructions
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... "On"* or "Auto". to headphones. 10GB C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to turn on or off when the receiver is set to "On". - N MASTER VOLUME (page 32) O INPUT SELECTOR (page 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack ... DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on /standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is set to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Press to "Off". * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. E A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 42) F Display panel (page 11) G ...
... "On"* or "Auto". to headphones. 10GB C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to turn on or off when the receiver is set to "On". - N MASTER VOLUME (page 32) O INPUT SELECTOR (page 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack ... DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on /standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is set to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Press to "Off". * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. E A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 42) F Display panel (page 11) G ...
Operating Instructions
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L USB Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. Note These indicators may not light up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is detected. * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "Analog" (page 51) or "Analog Direct" is not selected. 12GB
L USB Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. Note These indicators may not light up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is detected. * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "Analog" (page 51) or "Analog Direct" is not selected. 12GB
Operating Instructions
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... operation. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on . The buttons are set to control Sony equipment. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. Remote ...control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. POP UP/MENU1) Opens or closes ...
... operation. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on . The buttons are set to control Sony equipment. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. Remote ...control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. POP UP/MENU1) Opens or closes ...
Operating Instructions
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...Tips • This function does not work in -picture preview will be blacked out when 4K or some video camera signal or VGA signal) is set to select track number 10. - When "Fast View" is input. • The picture-in the following cases. - iPhone CTRL Enters iPod... signal, some 3D video signal is not turned on. - K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M SLEEP Sets the receiver to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. If you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as reference when...
...Tips • This function does not work in -picture preview will be blacked out when 4K or some video camera signal or VGA signal) is set to select track number 10. - When "Fast View" is input. • The picture-in the following cases. - iPhone CTRL Enters iPod... signal, some 3D video signal is not turned on. - K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M SLEEP Sets the receiver to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. If you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as reference when...
Operating Instructions
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...the illustration below . Setting the receiver See "Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup" (page 28). Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player...if they have HDMI jacks. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings", and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 17GB For details, refer to the jacks on your equipment...
...the illustration below . Setting the receiver See "Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup" (page 28). Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player...if they have HDMI jacks. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings", and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 17GB For details, refer to the jacks on your equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS button (page 10). 20GB 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be output. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on or off the function when watching movies.
... off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS button (page 10). 20GB 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be output. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on or off the function when watching movies.
Operating Instructions
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...video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in HDMI Settings menu (page 59). Be sure to set the sound output jack of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". You may not be able to record,...kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When you want to the receiver, set the "Control for HDMI" to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content....
...video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in HDMI Settings menu (page 59). Be sure to set the sound output jack of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". You may not be able to record,...kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When you want to the receiver, set the "Control for HDMI" to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content....
Operating Instructions
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... displayed properly. • We do not recommend using an HDMIDVI conversion cable. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu (page 61) when the sound is not necessary to the availability of Super Audio CD are compatible with 32 kHz, 44...
... displayed properly. • We do not recommend using an HDMIDVI conversion cable. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu (page 61) when the sound is not necessary to the availability of Super Audio CD are compatible with 32 kHz, 44...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB Connections Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals VCR, DVD recorder, Video game Audio signals Video signals or A B C B C A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder.
For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB Connections Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals VCR, DVD recorder, Video game Audio signals Video signals or A B C B C A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder.
Operating Instructions
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...path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your preference. Setting up and connect the speakers (page 19, 20). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Language ...- "STANDBY" flashes on the TV screen. Speaker Settings Notes on the remote control. The DCAC is flashing. Do not connect any obstacles in accordance with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function ...
...path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your preference. Setting up and connect the speakers (page 19, 20). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Language ...- "STANDBY" flashes on the TV screen. Speaker Settings Notes on the remote control. The DCAC is flashing. Do not connect any obstacles in accordance with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function ...
Operating Instructions
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...when you perform the following during the measurement process: - Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in the Speaker Settings menu (page 56). Turn the LEVEL to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of the subwoofer you perform Auto Calibration... actual position. Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB To set up the volume prior to off automatically. • The correct measurements may be performed when special speakers, such as your...
...when you perform the following during the measurement process: - Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in the Speaker Settings menu (page 56). Turn the LEVEL to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of the subwoofer you perform Auto Calibration... actual position. Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB To set up the volume prior to off automatically. • The correct measurements may be performed when special speakers, such as your...
Operating Instructions
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... (page 31). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the receiver (page 53). SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Settings Adjusts the settings of the built-in receiver (page 39). Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons V/v/B/b, HOME 2 +/- Listen... Selects the music source to be input to enjoy sound development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 42). Sound Effects...
... (page 31). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the receiver (page 53). SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Settings Adjusts the settings of the built-in receiver (page 39). Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons V/v/B/b, HOME 2 +/- Listen... Selects the music source to be input to enjoy sound development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 42). Sound Effects...
Operating Instructions
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... antenna (aerial) for Europe and Australia models only. If not, repeat steps 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 on the settings, the receiver may not be erased when you have entered the right frequency. Notes • Depending on the receiver. The current AM tuning scale is...
... antenna (aerial) for Europe and Australia models only. If not, repeat steps 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 on the settings, the receiver may not be erased when you have entered the right frequency. Notes • Depending on the receiver. The current AM tuning scale is...
Operating Instructions
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... any surround effects. 42GB Tips • You can create multi channel surround sound. x A.F.D. When you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Sound Field", then...
... any surround effects. 42GB Tips • You can create multi channel surround sound. x A.F.D. When you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Sound Field", then...
Operating Instructions
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...mode can reproduce sound in Dolby Surround. Movie mode You can be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can take advantage of ... movie's sound engineer intended in the mastering process. With this mode, you want the atmosphere of a movie theater. • Studio: This setting is suitable for a living room with not only the high quality of sound just like in 2 channel format is decoded into your home. ...
...mode can reproduce sound in Dolby Surround. Movie mode You can be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can take advantage of ... movie's sound engineer intended in the mastering process. With this mode, you want the atmosphere of a movie theater. • Studio: This setting is suitable for a living room with not only the high quality of sound just like in 2 channel format is decoded into your home. ...
Operating Instructions
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...powerful sound of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is selected. When headphones are connected You can take full advantage of sports broadcasting. Outputs the analog signals without processing by ...selecting one of concert halls into 5 channels. Notes on sound fields • Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. 44GB Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel...
...powerful sound of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is selected. When headphones are connected You can take full advantage of sports broadcasting. Outputs the analog signals without processing by ...selecting one of concert halls into 5 channels. Notes on sound fields • Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. 44GB Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel...
Operating Instructions
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... Direct" is selected. • "PLII Movie", "PLII Music", "Neo:6 Cinema" and "Neo:6 Music" do not work in the Speaker Settings menu. Using the Night Mode function This function allows you want after performing the Auto Calibration. Note This function does not work when "Analog Direct...Mode", then press . 3 Select "On" or "Off", then press . For details, see "Calibration Type" (page 56). the front or surround speakers are set to retain a theaterlike environment at a low volume level. Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the ...
... Direct" is selected. • "PLII Movie", "PLII Music", "Neo:6 Cinema" and "Neo:6 Music" do not work in the Speaker Settings menu. Using the Night Mode function This function allows you want after performing the Auto Calibration. Note This function does not work when "Analog Direct...Mode", then press . 3 Select "On" or "Off", then press . For details, see "Calibration Type" (page 56). the front or surround speakers are set to retain a theaterlike environment at a low volume level. Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the ...