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... instructions in particular, specifies that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in cabinet. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that the cable...To prevent fire, do not place objects filled with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a confined space, such as chemical waste...
... instructions in particular, specifies that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in cabinet. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that the cable...To prevent fire, do not place objects filled with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a confined space, such as chemical waste...
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...the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations ... sources 33 Recording 33 Using the Sleep Timer 34 Adjustments using the SET UP menu 35 Changing the command mode of the receiver 35 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 Before you use your remote 36 Remote button description 36 Selecting the command mode of ...
...the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations ... sources 33 Recording 33 Using the Sleep Timer 34 Adjustments using the SET UP menu 35 Changing the command mode of the receiver 35 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 Before you use your remote 36 Remote button description 36 Selecting the command mode of ...
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... also use of your remote, see the illustration below). For details on the receiver. Receiver - DVD player STR-K850P SS-MSP95 SS-CNP95 SA-WMSP85 DVP-NC665P About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. Note for example, "Models of : - R L CENTER NCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND 4-XXX-XXX...
... also use of your remote, see the illustration below). For details on the receiver. Receiver - DVD player STR-K850P SS-MSP95 SS-CNP95 SA-WMSP85 DVP-NC665P About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. Note for example, "Models of : - R L CENTER NCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND 4-XXX-XXX...
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... antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO ...2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the 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. 7US
... antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO ...2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the 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. 7US
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... of the video jacks, your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. In this receiver, the component video signals are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks ...TV's video output jack to the receiver. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B COMPONENT VIDEO H DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER ...
... of the video jacks, your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. In this receiver, the component video signals are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks ...TV's video output jack to the receiver. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B COMPONENT VIDEO H DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER ...
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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. 10US We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your... VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R E B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT...
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. 10US We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your... VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R E B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT...
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...the Super Audio CD player. 11US Hooking Up the Components ç ç Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. To record digital signals, make digital connections. • The sound is...L R E OUT E IN A OUT A IN ç ç DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT...
...the Super Audio CD player. 11US Hooking Up the Components ç ç Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. To record digital signals, make digital connections. • The sound is...L R E OUT E IN A OUT A IN ç ç DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT...
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... the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player is...connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L...
... the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player is...connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L...
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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. b To a wall outlet 13US Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord R L R L FRONT A CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 14).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. b To a wall outlet 13US Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord R L R L FRONT A CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 14).
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...the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn off the receiver. If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, ...Short-circuiting of insulation. For details on the components: + to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to + and - Make sure...
...the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn off the receiver. If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, ...Short-circuiting of insulation. For details on the components: + to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to + and - Make sure...
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... up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21). For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the ...station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names of your system. However, we recommend that the receiver correspond to the listening position. "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for 5 seconds. ...
... up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21). For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the ...station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names of your system. However, we recommend that the receiver correspond to the listening position. "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for 5 seconds. ...
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... speaker. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16). Tip The receiver allows you specify the height of your listening position (C on page 16) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position to section B. However, it a try...
... speaker. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16). Tip The receiver allows you specify the height of your listening position (C on page 16) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position to section B. However, it a try...
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...front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is lower than you want to output the bass frequencies from each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( SL ... recommend 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 turn MASTER VOLUME on the LEVEL menu...
...front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is lower than you want to output the bass frequencies from each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( SL ... recommend 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 turn MASTER VOLUME on the LEVEL menu...
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...preference according to the program source. LEVEL 1 Rotate LEVEL to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. The POWER indicator on the receiver. Set the volume level to best suit your sound enjoyment. Extraneous noise may be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1...to correct the problem. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator POWER First, turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the sub woofer...
...preference according to the program source. LEVEL 1 Rotate LEVEL to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. The POWER indicator on the receiver. Set the volume level to best suit your sound enjoyment. Extraneous noise may be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1...to correct the problem. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator POWER First, turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the sub woofer...
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...you choose "A.F.D. Mode A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was... customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. To listen to 2 channel. AUTO". ...
...you choose "A.F.D. Mode A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was... customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. To listen to 2 channel. AUTO". ...
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...or "PL MUS". continued 25US x PL MUS (Pro Logic Music) Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. Software with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want ....EX A", "C.ST.EX B" or "C.ST.EX C". 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 2 channel sound in the dubbed language. In a home theater...
...or "PL MUS". continued 25US x PL MUS (Pro Logic Music) Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. Software with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want ....EX A", "C.ST.EX B" or "C.ST.EX C". 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 2 channel sound in the dubbed language. In a home theater...
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This mode is turned off Press A.F.D. The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with sound fields that employ the virtual ... musicals or classic films where music is selected (Sound Field Link). x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a movie theater. About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements...
This mode is turned off Press A.F.D. The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with sound fields that employ the virtual ... musicals or classic films where music is selected (Sound Field Link). x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a movie theater. About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements...
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... Logic II decoding does not function for tuner operations. 8 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 9 D.RANGE: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 5 ; continued 27US qa OPT: Lights up when Pro Logic II processing... multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 8 qd qs 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "NO", and "A.F.D. However, both indicators do not light up when...
... Logic II decoding does not function for tuner operations. 8 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 9 D.RANGE: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 5 ; continued 27US qa OPT: Lights up when Pro Logic II processing... multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 8 qd qs 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "NO", and "A.F.D. However, both indicators do not light up when...
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When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on page 50 for each speaker. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics ... are applied to the parameters. To get the most from page 16 before you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). You can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). The setting is entered...
When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on page 50 for each speaker. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics ... are applied to the parameters. To get the most from page 16 before you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). You can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). The setting is entered...
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... the supplied remote. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want . If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). Area code U, CA...
... the supplied remote. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want . If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). Area code U, CA...