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... component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 24 Selecting a sound field 24 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 26 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic )1 26 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 31 Direct tuning 31...
... component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 24 Selecting a sound field 24 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 26 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic )1 26 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 31 Direct tuning 31...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... indicated in this manual are not available. Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed. Receiver - For details on page 15. • There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you purchased is used for ... Check your remote, see the illustration below). Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K740P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP2 About area codes The area code of the receiver you did not press ?/1 while the above message is clearly indicated in the...
... indicated in this manual are not available. Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed. Receiver - For details on page 15. • There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you purchased is used for ... Check your remote, see the illustration below). Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K740P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP2 About area codes The area code of the receiver you did not press ?/1 while the above message is clearly indicated in the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... shown above. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B ...DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
... shown above. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B ...DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
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...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 50. • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. TV tuner, satellite tuner or OUTPUT DVD player* VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM...DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to this unit's digital input jacks...
...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 50. • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. TV tuner, satellite tuner or OUTPUT DVD player* VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM...DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to this unit's digital input jacks...
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... connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN ...
... connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the ...rating, adjust the volume carefully to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker...terminal, the stripped end of another speaker terminal. If this , make sure to excessive removal of the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker...
... • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the ...rating, adjust the volume carefully to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker...terminal, the stripped end of another speaker terminal. If this , make sure to excessive removal of the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker...
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...The master volume is set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21). Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. Performing initial setup operations Before using your room (etc.). However, the receiver lets you have hooked up the speakers and turned...(3 to the side, depending on page 57. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of your receiver for your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB When placing surround speakers to set to VOL MIN. You can be the ...
...The master volume is set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21). Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. Performing initial setup operations Before using your room (etc.). However, the receiver lets you have hooked up the speakers and turned...(3 to the side, depending on page 57. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of your receiver for your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB When placing surround speakers to set to VOL MIN. You can be the ...
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... Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the supplied speaker system. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you change the configuration if you have set to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - Normal Speaker...(Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. If you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. XX...
... Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the supplied speaker system. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you change the configuration if you have set to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - Normal Speaker...(Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. If you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. XX...
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.... Give it is set from your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. A B C 90° A 60° 30° B C 20° * These parameters are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the front speakers. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of...
.... Give it is set from your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. A B C 90° A 60° 30° B C 20° * These parameters are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the front speakers. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of...
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... set to the immediate left and right of the front speakers. If you may obtain better results using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. ...connect large speakers that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you are to "NO". Therefore, although it may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. B B...
... set to the immediate left and right of the front speakers. If you may obtain better results using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. ...connect large speakers that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you are to "NO". Therefore, although it may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. B B...
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...can set to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from that speaker. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". To ... • If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut them to "LARGE" ...
...can set to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from that speaker. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". To ... • If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut them to "LARGE" ...
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...unit or press MASTER VOL +/- "T. Tip You can enhance your sound enjoyment. on the receiver. The volume should be heard. 20GB Note Do not turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the LEVEL menu, see page 28. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while ...seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker sounds the same when you are shown in...
...unit or press MASTER VOL +/- "T. Tip You can enhance your sound enjoyment. on the receiver. The volume should be heard. 20GB Note Do not turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the LEVEL menu, see page 28. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while ...seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker sounds the same when you are shown in...
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... turn the volume up. You can adjust balance and level of the currently selected component switches. When this function is on, the tone and surround effects are no digital signals, analog is automatically canceled and "SP. The muting function is canceled when you turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to ... digital and analog connections. MUTING Press MUTING to match the component you selected. OFF" lights up when the unit is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. To select VCR TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player MD or Tape deck CD player Built in the...
... turn the volume up. You can adjust balance and level of the currently selected component switches. When this function is on, the tone and surround effects are no digital signals, analog is automatically canceled and "SP. The muting function is canceled when you turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to ... digital and analog connections. MUTING Press MUTING to match the component you selected. OFF" lights up when the unit is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. To select VCR TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player MD or Tape deck CD player Built in the...
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... surround parameter. Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. In collaboration with multi channel format, such as it will generate a low frequency signal for enjoying the movie software encoded with Sony...
... surround parameter. Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. In collaboration with multi channel format, such as it will generate a low frequency signal for enjoying the movie software encoded with Sony...
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...room by pressing MODE repeatedly. x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you want. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. continued 25GB Enjoying Surround Sound Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C. Tip You... can select Cinema Studio EX by shifting the sound of sound effects. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from ...
...room by pressing MODE repeatedly. x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you want. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. continued 25GB Enjoying Surround Sound Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C. Tip You... can select Cinema Studio EX by shifting the sound of sound effects. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from ...
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...." • When you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. Multi channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you can activate the decoder using the front left...
...." • When you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. Multi channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you can activate the decoder using the front left...
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...: Lights up when MPEG signals are set to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center...
...: Lights up when MPEG signals are set to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center...
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... contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qs SP. The settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. The settings are stored individually for the... parameters available in the memory indefinitely. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your particular listening situation. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 19) and ...
... contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qs SP. The settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. The settings are stored individually for the... parameters available in the memory indefinitely. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your particular listening situation. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 19) and ...
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... compressor ( D. Note Dynamic range compression is possible with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • To mute the sound of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer, select "OFF". XXX dB* L.F.E. L/R XXX) Lets you desire, select "0.1"- Center level...level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the surround right speaker. Enjoying Surround Sound Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. Front balance ( L R BAL. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • To reproduce ...
... compressor ( D. Note Dynamic range compression is possible with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • To mute the sound of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer, select "OFF". XXX dB* L.F.E. L/R XXX) Lets you desire, select "0.1"- Center level...level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the surround right speaker. Enjoying Surround Sound Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. Front balance ( L R BAL. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • To reproduce ...
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... , press ?/1 to reinforce the bass. Note When you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- Initial setting 0 dB 0 dB Bass (BASS) Lets you adjust the treble tone. The setting is on the subwoofer...
... , press ?/1 to reinforce the bass. Note When you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- Initial setting 0 dB 0 dB Bass (BASS) Lets you adjust the treble tone. The setting is on the subwoofer...