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...are designed to Part 15 of it correctly as a bookcase or built-in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - registered mark. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in the United States This symbol is provided ...unit to persons. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to correct the interference by one or more of the apparatus...
...are designed to Part 15 of it correctly as a bookcase or built-in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - registered mark. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in the United States This symbol is provided ...unit to persons. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to correct the interference by one or more of the apparatus...
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... 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning 29...
... 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning 29...
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...WMSP75 • Models of area code AA only". Note for example, "Models of other area code STR-K750P - For details on the remote are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Center speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-CNP2 • Models of the...remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower portion of other area code SS-MSP75 - Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of other area code SA-WMSP85 About area codes The area code of : - About This ...
...WMSP75 • Models of area code AA only". Note for example, "Models of other area code STR-K750P - For details on the remote are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Center speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-CNP2 • Models of the...remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower portion of other area code SS-MSP75 - Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of other area code SA-WMSP85 About area codes The area code of : - About This ...
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Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN ... connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB Notes on the area code.
Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN ... connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB Notes on the area code.
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... shown above. 9GB 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 player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...OUT B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO...
... shown above. 9GB 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 player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...OUT B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO...
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... tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO ... 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 bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front...
... tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO ... 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 bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front...
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Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord RL RL RL RL FRONT CENTER ... components to the local power supply voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power...
Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord RL RL RL RL FRONT CENTER ... components to the local power supply voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power...
Operating Instructions
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...the Speaker System Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. After connecting all the speakers are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with... low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. For details on the components: + to excessive removal of the speakers may be short-circuited. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection...
...the Speaker System Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. After connecting all the speakers are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with... low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. For details on the components: + to excessive removal of the speakers may be short-circuited. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection...
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... MIN". The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. When placing surround speakers to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the ..., adjust SET UP parameters so that you place the surround speakers behind you or to your room (etc.). However, we recommend that the receiver correspond to the side, depending on page 51. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. The...
... MIN". The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. When placing surround speakers to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the ..., adjust SET UP parameters so that you place the surround speakers behind you or to your room (etc.). However, we recommend that the receiver correspond to the side, depending on page 51. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. The...
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.... x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not possible to enjoy surround sound. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not available when "Surround speaker size ( SL SR )" is further away. Also, the...
.... x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not possible to enjoy surround sound. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not available when "Surround speaker size ( SL SR )" is further away. Also, the...
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...speakers, 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 easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to activate the bass redirection circuitry and ...output the surround channel bass frequencies from that channel. Press MASTER VOL +/- To adjust the bass, see page 26. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. on the LEVEL menu, see page 27. While adjusting, the...
...speakers, 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 easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to activate the bass redirection circuitry and ...output the surround channel bass frequencies from that channel. Press MASTER VOL +/- To adjust the bass, see page 26. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. on the LEVEL menu, see page 27. While adjusting, the...
Operating Instructions
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...and take the appropriate measures to maximum. The POWER indicator on the sub woofer. If you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer lights up in green. 3 Play the program source. LEVEL 1 Rotate ...button (e.g., CD or MD/TAPE) to minimum before you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the receiver. Extraneous noise may be set to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to adjust the volume. Set...
...and take the appropriate measures to maximum. The POWER indicator on the sub woofer. If you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer lights up in green. 3 Play the program source. LEVEL 1 Rotate ...button (e.g., CD or MD/TAPE) to minimum before you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the receiver. Extraneous noise may be set to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to adjust the volume. Set...
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...Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Notes • No sound is selected. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding...your home. Enjoying Surround Sound You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of you choose "A.F.D. You can take advantage of audio signal being ...
...Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Notes • No sound is selected. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding...your home. Enjoying Surround Sound You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of you choose "A.F.D. You can take advantage of audio signal being ...
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..." simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. continued 23GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode..., and the receiver can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching ...
..." simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. continued 23GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode..., and the receiver can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching ...
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...Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a program source whenever it is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is ideal for watching musicals or classic films... room by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a movie theater. x C.ST.EX ... the sound characteristics of a jazz club. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of actual surround speakers...
...Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a program source whenever it is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is ideal for watching musicals or classic films... room by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a movie theater. x C.ST.EX ... the sound characteristics of a jazz club. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of actual surround speakers...
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...Does not light up if the center and surround speakers are input. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you turn on the receiver. "; Note "RDS" only appears for models of the LFE channel signal is selected. OPT: Lights up when dynamic range compression is a digital ... Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 12 3 45 6 SP LCR aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is output from...
...Does not light up if the center and surround speakers are input. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you turn on the receiver. "; Note "RDS" only appears for models of the LFE channel signal is selected. OPT: Lights up when dynamic range compression is a digital ... Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 12 3 45 6 SP LCR aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is output from...
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...of the current sound field. For EFCT. XXX dB SUR.R. XXX STD 26GB When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on back page for the parameters available in each sound field. See the tables on the source sound. Initial...monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). The setting is entered automatically. L/R XX Initial setting BALANCE CTR XXX dB SUR.L. The ...
...of the current sound field. For EFCT. XXX dB SUR.R. XXX STD 26GB When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on back page for the parameters available in each sound field. See the tables on the source sound. Initial...monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). The setting is entered automatically. L/R XX Initial setting BALANCE CTR XXX dB SUR.L. The ...
Operating Instructions
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... stations in your area. 28GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press D. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move the antenna after the ... a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation. The last received station is tuned in the broadcast area. For details on the buttons used in your new area...
... stations in your area. 28GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press D. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move the antenna after the ... a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation. The last received station is tuned in the broadcast area. For details on the buttons used in your new area...
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... station. You will not be preset. For details on "Presetting radio stations" (page 30). The last received station is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. When the receiver reaches either end of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to monaural ...higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. If the frequency seems to the receiver. To return to 30 FM or AM stations can be less distorted. The receiver will be changed (page 48). after entering the value close ...
... station. You will not be preset. For details on "Presetting radio stations" (page 30). The last received station is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. When the receiver reaches either end of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to monaural ...higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. If the frequency seems to the receiver. To return to 30 FM or AM stations can be less distorted. The receiver will be changed (page 48). after entering the value close ...
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Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a ...to select a preset station number. "MEMORY" appears in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. Tip In step 4, you press the button, the preset station ... 1 Press TUNER on the remote. Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in the corresponding number and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜...
Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a ...to select a preset station number. "MEMORY" appears in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. Tip In step 4, you press the button, the preset station ... 1 Press TUNER on the remote. Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in the corresponding number and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜...