Operating Instructions
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... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 36 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 37 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 37 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync) ........38 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 38 Advanced Settings Reassigning the input button on the remote control 38 Using the setting menu 39 Additional Information Precautions 44 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications...
... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 36 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 37 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 37 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync) ........38 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 38 Advanced Settings Reassigning the input button on the remote control 38 Using the setting menu 39 Additional Information Precautions 44 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... 32) E INPUT +/- (page 26) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. B LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the Linear PCM signals. G MASTER VOLUME (page 28, 46) Indicators on the display panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 LPCM NIGHT SLEEP HDMI COAX OPT TUNED ST True HD D + PL qs qa MUTING DTS 96/24 NEO:6 DTS HDLBR MSTR HI RES 09 A Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when the Night Mode function is...
... 32) E INPUT +/- (page 26) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. B LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the Linear PCM signals. G MASTER VOLUME (page 28, 46) Indicators on the display panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 LPCM NIGHT SLEEP HDMI COAX OPT TUNED ST True HD D + PL qs qa MUTING DTS 96/24 NEO:6 DTS HDLBR MSTR HI RES 09 A Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when the Night Mode function is...
Operating Instructions
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... any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the display panel (page 29). 10US The buttons are assigned to the preset stations (page 31). ENTER Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to control Sony equipment. Saving the power in pink that you want to standby mode. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. The remote control is set to - TUNER DMPORT 2 Press ENTER wh wg BD/DVD VIDEO GAME TV...
... any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the display panel (page 29). 10US The buttons are assigned to the preset stations (page 31). ENTER Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to control Sony equipment. Saving the power in pink that you want to standby mode. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. The remote control is set to - TUNER DMPORT 2 Press ENTER wh wg BD/DVD VIDEO GAME TV...
Operating Instructions
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... volume level before you switch to select the channel numbers of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. - For example, to enter/confirm the selection. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to the current TV program. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. Selects preset stations (page 31). Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to other formats. • This function does not work in the following cases. - ENTER Enters the selections. Q MASTER...
... volume level before you switch to select the channel numbers of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. - For example, to enter/confirm the selection. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to the current TV program. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. Selects preset stations (page 31). Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to other formats. • This function does not work in the following cases. - ENTER Enters the selections. Q MASTER...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to the operating instructions supplied with the supplied remote control. 13US Name A AV ?/11) C Numeric buttons2) ENTER CLEAR F DISPLAY G ANGLE H Color buttons J V/v/B/b K TOOLS/OPTIONS L MENU/HOME M m/M3) N2)3) ./>3) X3) x3) S RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE U SUBTITLE V AUDIO2) W TOP MENU X POP UP/MENU Z INPUT Blu-ray Disc, DVD player Power Track Enter Clear Display Select angle Menu, guide Enter Select Options menu Menu Search...
... receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to the operating instructions supplied with the supplied remote control. 13US Name A AV ?/11) C Numeric buttons2) ENTER CLEAR F DISPLAY G ANGLE H Color buttons J V/v/B/b K TOOLS/OPTIONS L MENU/HOME M m/M3) N2)3) ./>3) X3) x3) S RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE U SUBTITLE V AUDIO2) W TOP MENU X POP UP/MENU Z INPUT Blu-ray Disc, DVD player Power Track Enter Clear Display Select angle Menu, guide Enter Select Options menu Menu Search...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver via the receiver. If this is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "ARC" to "ARC ON" in multi channel surround sound from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. connect B if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. 3: Connecting the TV You can be switched...
... receiver via the receiver. If this is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "ARC" to "ARC ON" in multi channel surround sound from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. connect B if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. 3: Connecting the TV You can be switched...
Operating Instructions
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... enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Bluray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using HDMI cables, operations can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI TV OUT jack. If this is...
... enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Bluray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using HDMI cables, operations can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI TV OUT jack. If this is...
Operating Instructions
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... optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be shut off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Do not connect any other microphones to this operation. ?/1 1 Press ?/1 to turn off automatically. 24US Preparing the receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by making sure the environment is free...
... optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be shut off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Do not connect any other microphones to this operation. ?/1 1 Press ?/1 to turn off automatically. 24US Preparing the receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by making sure the environment is free...
Operating Instructions
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... the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync via an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV amplifier, etc. "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? repeatedly to the operating instructions of the equipment. 34US The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play...
... the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync via an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV amplifier, etc. "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? repeatedly to the operating instructions of the equipment. 34US The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play...
Operating Instructions
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..., be compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set to on, you do not support the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting", but still supports the Control for HDMI then you perform the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" on display panel. Notes • Before you need to change the setting. The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously. If the Control for HDMI function is already set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver...
..., be compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set to on, you do not support the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting", but still supports the Control for HDMI then you perform the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" on display panel. Notes • Before you need to change the setting. The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously. If the Control for HDMI function is already set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... as DVD/Blu-ray Disc player using the TV menu. Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment connected to the receiver with BRAVIA Sync function start playback a connected equipment, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follows. • If you turn off the receiver, the sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. 36US Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You...
... as DVD/Blu-ray Disc player using the TV menu. Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment connected to the receiver with BRAVIA Sync function start playback a connected equipment, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follows. • If you turn off the receiver, the sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. 36US Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You...
Operating Instructions
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...) When you turn the TV off, using the System Power-Off function. TV ?/1 BD/DVD VIDEO GAME TV SAT/ CATV LINE IN TV Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1. Turning off the receiver with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output the audio signals to "ON" before using the POWER button on the connected equipment, it...
...) When you turn the TV off, using the System Power-Off function. TV ?/1 BD/DVD VIDEO GAME TV SAT/ CATV LINE IN TV Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1. Turning off the receiver with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output the audio signals to "ON" before using the POWER button on the connected equipment, it...
Operating Instructions
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... setting. c)Sony DVD recorders are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. Resetting the remote control While holding down MASTER VOL -, press ?/1 and INPUT. Advanced Settings continued 39US Categories Press Blu-ray Disc player 1 (command mode BD1)a)b) Blu-ray Disc recorder 2 (command mode BD3)b) DVD player 3 (command mode DVD1) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)c) VCR (command mode VTR3)d) 5 CD player 6 DSSe) 7 a)The default setting of the VIDEO button. Navigating through menus , V/v/B/b RETURN/ EXIT O O MENU AMP MENU 1 Press AMP MENU...
... setting. c)Sony DVD recorders are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. Resetting the remote control While holding down MASTER VOL -, press ?/1 and INPUT. Advanced Settings continued 39US Categories Press Blu-ray Disc player 1 (command mode BD1)a)b) Blu-ray Disc recorder 2 (command mode BD3)b) DVD player 3 (command mode DVD1) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)c) VCR (command mode VTR3)d) 5 CD player 6 DSSe) 7 a)The default setting of the VIDEO button. Navigating through menus , V/v/B/b RETURN/ EXIT O O MENU AMP MENU 1 Press AMP MENU...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers connected to this receiver. Note The test tone signals are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume (D. RANGE only applies to 32' 9" in 1 inch interval. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. MAX" setting. SPEAKER menu You can adjust the distance of each speaker You can adjust the equalizer (bass and treble level) of the sound track. EQ menu You can output a test tone from the speakers...
... speakers connected to this receiver. Note The test tone signals are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume (D. RANGE only applies to 32' 9" in 1 inch interval. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. MAX" setting. SPEAKER menu You can adjust the distance of each speaker You can adjust the equalizer (bass and treble level) of the sound track. EQ menu You can output a test tone from the speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... optical) connections. • OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals input to "COMP. x FM MODE • STEREO: This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of audio to the dual audio of the sub language. For details, see "Naming preset station" (page 32). Notes • You may vary depending on audio format, sound field, and speaker distance settings. x INPUT MODE Lets you select the audio input mode setting when you delay the output of the broadcast signal. TUNER menu You can adjust settings for Dolby Digital sources...
... optical) connections. • OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals input to "COMP. x FM MODE • STEREO: This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of audio to the dual audio of the sub language. For details, see "Naming preset station" (page 32). Notes • You may vary depending on audio format, sound field, and speaker distance settings. x INPUT MODE Lets you select the audio input mode setting when you delay the output of the broadcast signal. TUNER menu You can adjust settings for Dolby Digital sources...
Operating Instructions
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... Timer is being used, "SLEEP" indicator lights up on your equipment, it may not work when TUNER input is selected. • If you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in the standby mode when compared with the "BRAVIA" Sync. SYSTEM menu You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings. x DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the receiver. Sony recommends this is in 3 levels. • DIM...
... Timer is being used, "SLEEP" indicator lights up on your equipment, it may not work when TUNER input is selected. • If you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in the standby mode when compared with the "BRAVIA" Sync. SYSTEM menu You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings. x DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the receiver. Sony recommends this is in 3 levels. • DIM...
Operating Instructions
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... color irregularity is working (page 43). Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the subwoofer is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to "CTRL OFF" in HDMI menu. Use an audio cord (not supplied). • Check that the speakers are being received. Do not use this troubleshooting guide to help you are playing is connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the speaker level (page 41...
... color irregularity is working (page 43). Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the subwoofer is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to "CTRL OFF" in HDMI menu. Use an audio cord (not supplied). • Check that the speakers are being received. Do not use this troubleshooting guide to help you are playing is connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the speaker level (page 41...
Operating Instructions
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... the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into standby mode, the sound is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV input. There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to "VOL MIN". • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. • Check that you have selected the correct equipment with the "BRAVIA" Sync to the receiver (page...
... the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into standby mode, the sound is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV input. There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to "VOL MIN". • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. • Check that you have selected the correct equipment with the "BRAVIA" Sync to the receiver (page...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio Control function. • If you have connected the video output of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is connected correctly to the receiver. - Change the TV channel when you want when you watch a program from the TV. • Make sure you have connected the video output of the equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment. • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view...
... Audio Control function. • If you have connected the video output of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is connected correctly to the receiver. - Change the TV channel when you want when you watch a program from the TV. • Make sure you have connected the video output of the equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment. • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view...
Operating Instructions
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... have to solve the problem. Turn on the display panel. The receiver will be reset to the default settings and you perform Auto Calibration, see "When error codes appear" (page 27) to readjust all settings on the receiver. Reference sections To clear All memorized settings See page 24 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) (USA model only) FRONT L + FRONT R With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250...
... have to solve the problem. Turn on the display panel. The receiver will be reset to the default settings and you perform Auto Calibration, see "When error codes appear" (page 27) to readjust all settings on the receiver. Reference sections To clear All memorized settings See page 24 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) (USA model only) FRONT L + FRONT R With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250...