Operating Instructions
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...Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 60 Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 61 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 41 Playing an iPhone/iPod 43 Playing a USB device 46 Recording using the receiver 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning 50 Receiving RDS broadcasts 51 (Europe model only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 52 Resetting sound fields to the default settings...
...Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 60 Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 61 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 41 Playing an iPhone/iPod 43 Playing a USB device 46 Recording using the receiver 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning 50 Receiving RDS broadcasts 51 (Europe model only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 52 Resetting sound fields to the default settings...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being played back. HDMI - TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. DIRECT" is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. AUTO SW LCR SL SR LFE B SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS DTS-ES DTS...
... the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being played back. HDMI - TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. DIRECT" is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. AUTO SW LCR SL SR LFE B SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS DTS-ES DTS...
Operating Instructions
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... AUTO VOLUME function). To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. The buttons are assigned to the previous menu. ENT/MEM Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the input signal or content from the option menus. N SOUND FIELD +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to control Sony equipment. M TUNING +/- Selects a sound field. F DISPLAY Views information on the display panel. C Input buttons** Selects...
... AUTO VOLUME function). To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. The buttons are assigned to the previous menu. ENT/MEM Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the input signal or content from the option menus. N SOUND FIELD +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to control Sony equipment. M TUNING +/- Selects a sound field. F DISPLAY Views information on the display panel. C Input buttons** Selects...
Operating Instructions
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... TV menu. Note This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. C Numeric buttons** Selects the TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- Adjusts the TV volume. The function of the Digital CATV terminal. ENT/MEM Enters the selections. F DISPLAY Displays information related to perform a selected operation. H Color buttons Displays an operation guide on -screen program guide. Scans for more than five seconds). / (Text) Displays text information. To control a Sony TV...
... TV menu. Note This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. C Numeric buttons** Selects the TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- Adjusts the TV volume. The function of the Digital CATV terminal. ENT/MEM Enters the selections. F DISPLAY Displays information related to perform a selected operation. H Color buttons Displays an operation guide on -screen program guide. Scans for more than five seconds). / (Text) Displays text information. To control a Sony TV...
Operating Instructions
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...Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). See the illustration below . Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 33), then perform Auto Calibration (page 34). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio...
...Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). See the illustration below . Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 33), then perform Auto Calibration (page 34). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be output as HDMI signals (page 30). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). You may be simplified. Be sure to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. **If you connect recording equipment. • Depending on the status of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the receiver's VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can receive Multi Channel...
... optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be output as HDMI signals (page 30). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). You may be simplified. Be sure to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. **If you connect recording equipment. • Depending on the status of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the receiver's VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can receive Multi Channel...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 output through any other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set the "Pass Through" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • The audio and video signals of HDMI input...
... 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 output through any other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set the "Pass Through" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • The audio and video signals of HDMI input...
Operating Instructions
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... of using , the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 33). Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone 3 Set up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Use a stool or tripod so that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off (deactivated). Turn the LEVEL to just before you perform Auto Calibration...
... of using , the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. 1 Select the speaker pattern (page 33). Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone 3 Set up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Use a stool or tripod so that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off (deactivated). Turn the LEVEL to just before you perform Auto Calibration...
Operating Instructions
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... the surround sound. Press SHIFT, then press AUTO CAL again. Preparing the Receiver 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item you want by the low frequency characteristics. Press SPEAKERS on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of a speaker ("Large"/"Small") is recommended that you apply the measurement results. Press MUTING or . - Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT...
... the surround sound. Press SHIFT, then press AUTO CAL again. Preparing the Receiver 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item you want by the low frequency characteristics. Press SPEAKERS on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of a speaker ("Large"/"Small") is recommended that you apply the measurement results. Press MUTING or . - Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... your home. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. Enjoying Surround Sound x HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is decoded into your portable audio device. It is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. For details, see "Surround Settings menu" (page 67). x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding...
... your home. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. Enjoying Surround Sound x HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is decoded into your portable audio device. It is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. For details, see "Surround Settings menu" (page 67). x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding...
Operating Instructions
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... received. - In order to 2/0 or 2/0.1. • When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no LFE signal, which is decoded into 7 channels. AUDIO" is selected. To turn off frequency as high as CDs. DIRECT" is selected. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for normal stereo sources such as possible. DIRECT" is selected...
... received. - In order to 2/0 or 2/0.1. • When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no LFE signal, which is decoded into 7 channels. AUDIO" is selected. To turn off frequency as high as CDs. DIRECT" is selected. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for normal stereo sources such as possible. DIRECT" is selected...
Operating Instructions
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... change the TV's input. Enjoying movies with the TV (System Power-Off) When you turn off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER or THEATRE on the TV. The sound field switches to "ON" before turning on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off , using the System Power-Off function. You can also use the receiver's remote control to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu...
... change the TV's input. Enjoying movies with the TV (System Power-Off) When you turn off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER or THEATRE on the TV. The sound field switches to "ON" before turning on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off , using the System Power-Off function. You can also use the receiver's remote control to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu...
Operating Instructions
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... Settings menu You can be output from the TV. x HDMI Assign Lets you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the receiver. x Audio Out Lets you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. Notes • This function does not work when TUNER input is selected. • If you set the HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. • AMP...
... Settings menu You can be output from the TV. x HDMI Assign Lets you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the receiver. x Audio Out Lets you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. Notes • This function does not work when TUNER input is selected. • If you set the HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. • AMP...
Operating Instructions
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..." for HDMI [] [CTRL.HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON Pass Through ON, AUTO, OFF OFF [PASS.THRU] Audio out [AUDIO.OUT] AMP, TV+AMP AMP HDMI input assignment [H. e)You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to TRE +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 61). Adjusting Settings continued...
..." for HDMI [] [CTRL.HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON Pass Through ON, AUTO, OFF OFF [PASS.THRU] Audio out [AUDIO.OUT] AMP, TV+AMP AMP HDMI input assignment [H. e)You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to TRE +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 61). Adjusting Settings continued...
Operating Instructions
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... 1, then release AV ?/1. c)Sony VCRs are reset to the default settings. Resetting the input buttons INPUT/ ?/1 MASTER VOL -/ 2 - 1 While holding down MASTER VOL - The input buttons are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. Using the Remote Control 75GB d)USA and Canada models only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a VTR 3 setting which corresponds to VHS. or 2 -, press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 Release all buttons. Now you want...
... 1, then release AV ?/1. c)Sony VCRs are reset to the default settings. Resetting the input buttons INPUT/ ?/1 MASTER VOL -/ 2 - 1 While holding down MASTER VOL - The input buttons are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. Using the Remote Control 75GB d)USA and Canada models only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a VTR 3 setting which corresponds to VHS. or 2 -, press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 Release all buttons. Now you want...
Operating Instructions
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... that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using "Test Tone" in the HDMI Settings menu. Use an audio cord (not supplied). • Adjust the speaker level (page 64). • Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are being received. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available. • Set "Audio Out" to "AMP" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX...
... that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using "Test Tone" in the HDMI Settings menu. Use an audio cord (not supplied). • Adjust the speaker level (page 64). • Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are being received. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available. • Set "Audio Out" to "AMP" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX...
Operating Instructions
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... selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to sound, especially for the respective jacks of the receiver, speakers and the equipment. • Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to "VOL MIN". • Check that the SPEAKERS is not being used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into standby mode, sound is set to "ON" in the HDMI Settings menu...
... selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to sound, especially for the respective jacks of the receiver, speakers and the equipment. • Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to "VOL MIN". • Check that the SPEAKERS is not being used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into standby mode, sound is set to "ON" in the HDMI Settings menu...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Make sure that cables are up-converting an input signal with each equipment. Image No image appears on the TV. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons (page 41). No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker. • Check the setting of "Audio Out" in HDMI Settings menu to watch a TV broadcast. - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with this operation. "AMP" if you want to...
.... • Make sure that cables are up-converting an input signal with each equipment. Image No image appears on the TV. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons (page 41). No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker. • Check the setting of "Audio Out" in HDMI Settings menu to watch a TV broadcast. - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with this operation. "AMP" if you want to...
Operating Instructions
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... Play operation, or turn on the display panel. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in AM stations with direct tuning) (page 50). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is connected correctly. • Select the source equipment using the input buttons (page 41). Tuner The FM reception is set the tuning scale correctly (when tuning in . • Check that the frequency appears on the receiver to select...
... Play operation, or turn on the display panel. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in AM stations with direct tuning) (page 50). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is connected correctly. • Select the source equipment using the input buttons (page 41). Tuner The FM reception is set the tuning scale correctly (when tuning in . • Check that the frequency appears on the receiver to select...
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... seconds. PROTECT Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the receiver is a malfunction, a message appears on the power again. Check the speaker connection and turn on the display panel. Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 4 equipment - Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, etc.): up the equipment and TV. AV receiver (audio system): up to 1 equipment The TV's remote control cannot be controlled by...
... seconds. PROTECT Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the receiver is a malfunction, a message appears on the power again. Check the speaker connection and turn on the display panel. Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 4 equipment - Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, etc.): up the equipment and TV. AV receiver (audio system): up to 1 equipment The TV's remote control cannot be controlled by...