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...to conserve natural resources. To reduce the risk of this product. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the product safely. For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and ... the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of electric shock, the speaker cord should be treated as household waste. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view ...
...to conserve natural resources. To reduce the risk of this product. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the product safely. For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and ... the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of electric shock, the speaker cord should be treated as household waste. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view ...
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Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories 9 Description and location of parts 10 Getting started 17 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers ......... 20 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment 22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment 26 5: Connecting the... Input Assign 51 Reverting back to the factory default settings 52 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu 53 Easy Setup 55 Speaker Settings menu 55 Audio Settings menu 58 HDMI Settings menu 59 Input Settings menu 60 System Settings menu 61 Operating without ...
Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories 9 Description and location of parts 10 Getting started 17 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers ......... 20 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment 22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment 26 5: Connecting the... Input Assign 51 Reverting back to the factory default settings 52 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu 53 Easy Setup 55 Speaker Settings menu 55 Audio Settings menu 58 HDMI Settings menu 59 Input Settings menu 60 System Settings menu 61 Operating without ...
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... 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack Connects to turn on . D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Lights off the speaker system. "Pass Through" (page 60) is set to "On". - to operate a tuner (FM/AM). L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows...
... 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack Connects to turn on . D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Lights off the speaker system. "Pass Through" (page 60) is set to "On". - to operate a tuner (FM/AM). L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows...
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... decoding is turned on the display panel A Input indicator Lights up to a stereo broadcast. DTS DTS DTS-HD DTS-HD E SP Lights up when the speaker system is activated (page 43, 44). I D.R.C. HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. Lights up when Dynamic Range Compression is...
... decoding is turned on the display panel A Input indicator Lights up to a stereo broadcast. DTS DTS DTS-HD DTS-HD E SP Lights up when the speaker system is activated (page 43, 44). I D.R.C. HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. Lights up when Dynamic Range Compression is...
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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 L USB Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting.
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D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 21, 25, 26) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 20) 13GB Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 21, 24) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 21, 25) COAXIAL IN jack (page 26) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 27) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 27) C SPEAKERS section (page 20) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 21, 25) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 21, 25, 26) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 20) 13GB Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 21, 24) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 21, 25) COAXIAL IN jack (page 26) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 27) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 27) C SPEAKERS section (page 20) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 21, 25) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).
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...) Selects the input signal (TV input or video input). 1) See the table on page 16 for information on a live picture-in-picture preview of all speakers at a specified time. MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. When an...
...) Selects the input signal (TV input or video input). 1) See the table on page 16 for information on a live picture-in-picture preview of all speakers at a specified time. MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. When an...
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... MIX Setting", "Dolby Digital/DTS", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" are set to "Auto", "Off", "Bitstream", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" respectively (as of August 1, 2012). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. See the illustration below . For a PlayStation..." (page 28). Getting started You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 20) Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment.
... MIX Setting", "Dolby Digital/DTS", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" are set to "Auto", "Off", "Bitstream", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" respectively (as of August 1, 2012). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. See the illustration below . For a PlayStation..." (page 28). Getting started You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 20) Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment.
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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. A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Subwoofer 19GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. Example of speaker system configuration Tips • The angle A should be the same...
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. A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Subwoofer 19GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. Example of speaker system configuration Tips • The angle A should be the same...
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... mode automatically based on or off the function when watching movies. Surround speaker Right Left Center speaker B B A A B Subwoofer* Right Left Front speaker A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) * When you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS button (page 10). 20GB 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to the subwoofer, and the sound...
... mode automatically based on or off the function when watching movies. Surround speaker Right Left Center speaker B B A A B Subwoofer* Right Left Front speaker A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) * When you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS button (page 10). 20GB 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to the subwoofer, and the sound...
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...switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 51). ** If your TV is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to 8 channels) with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (...Linear PCM. Notes • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. • To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME and...
...switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 51). ** If your TV is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to 8 channels) with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (...Linear PCM. Notes • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. • To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME and...
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... you perform Auto Calibration Before you turn off the receiver, press ?/1 again. You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which the receiver is not set up the ... Language - Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is free from your seating position.* • Measure the speaker size.* • Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ).* * The measurement result is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is designed to achieve proper sound...
... you perform Auto Calibration Before you turn off the receiver, press ?/1 again. You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which the receiver is not set up the ... Language - Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is free from your seating position.* • Measure the speaker size.* • Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ).* * The measurement result is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is designed to achieve proper sound...
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...actual position. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off (deactivated). Press . - Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. - Connect the headphones. Provide consideration to the children in the Speaker Settings menu (page 56). Turn the LEVEL to just before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will...you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set up the optimizer microphone. To set it at the same height as dipole speakers are using, the setup distance value may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special...
...actual position. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off (deactivated). Press . - Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. - Connect the headphones. Provide consideration to the children in the Speaker Settings menu (page 56). Turn the LEVEL to just before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will...you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set up the optimizer microphone. To set it at the same height as dipole speakers are using, the setup distance value may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special...
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5 Press 2 +/- to adjust the volume. button on the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- to enjoy the surround sound. Tips • You can ...
5 Press 2 +/- to adjust the volume. button on the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- to enjoy the surround sound. Tips • You can ...
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...classical movie theater. x PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. There is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be output from the front left /right signals from the subwoofer. DIRECT) You can...reverberant but also the best sound ambience, just as input. x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from certain speakers depending on precise response measurement data of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound ...
...classical movie theater. x PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. There is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be output from the front left /right signals from the subwoofer. DIRECT) You can...reverberant but also the best sound ambience, just as input. x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from certain speakers depending on precise response measurement data of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound ...
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... for normal stereo sources such as CDs. If you use headphones (except "Analog Direct"). Notes on sound fields • Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. 44GB This mode is not generated for output to the subwoofer when there is no ...setting is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" when all speakers are set to "Large". x Headphone (Direct) (HP DIRECT) This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. Music mode You can only select...
... for normal stereo sources such as CDs. If you use headphones (except "Analog Direct"). Notes on sound fields • Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. 44GB This mode is not generated for output to the subwoofer when there is no ...setting is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" when all speakers are set to "Large". x Headphone (Direct) (HP DIRECT) This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. Music mode You can only select...
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..., and effect levels increase, and "D.Range Comp." Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the speakers are being received. - or "Portable Audio" is selected. When watching a movie late at night, you will be output from the home menu, then... after performing the Auto Calibration. Tips • You can select the calibration type you to "Small". - Note This function does not work in the Speaker Settings menu. "Analog Direct" is selected. • "PLII Movie", "PLII Music", "Neo:6 Cinema" and "Neo:6 Music" do not work when...
..., and effect levels increase, and "D.Range Comp." Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the speakers are being received. - or "Portable Audio" is selected. When watching a movie late at night, you will be output from the home menu, then... after performing the Auto Calibration. Tips • You can select the calibration type you to "Small". - Note This function does not work in the Speaker Settings menu. "Analog Direct" is selected. • "PLII Movie", "PLII Music", "Neo:6 Cinema" and "Neo:6 Music" do not work when...
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... operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting,..." settings in standby mode) • Switches to appropriate HDMI input System Power-Off When you can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the TV's remote control. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will momentarily loose the...
... operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting,..." settings in standby mode) • Switches to appropriate HDMI input System Power-Off When you can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the TV's remote control. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will momentarily loose the...
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... on the type of TV, some of the receiver or switch sound fields by the TV. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of "Dual Mono" (page 59) or "A/V Sync." (page...
... on the type of TV, some of the receiver or switch sound fields by the TV. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of "Dual Mono" (page 59) or "A/V Sync." (page...
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..." from the menu, then press to the previous screen Press RETURN O. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 4 Select the parameter you select "Speaker Settings". Adjusting Settings 53GB Example: When you want , then press . You can adjust various settings for...
..." from the menu, then press to the previous screen Press RETURN O. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 4 Select the parameter you select "Speaker Settings". Adjusting Settings 53GB Example: When you want , then press . You can adjust various settings for...