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...made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL jack. 6US However, "UNLOCK" appears...memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 41), etc., is decoding Dolby Digital signals. PL" lights up when INPUT MODE is set to 2 channel signals in preset radio stations. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to "AUTO" (page 43). Lights up when DVD/BD input...
...made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL jack. 6US However, "UNLOCK" appears...memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 41), etc., is decoding Dolby Digital signals. PL" lights up when INPUT MODE is set to 2 channel signals in preset radio stations. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to "AUTO" (page 43). Lights up when DVD/BD input...
Operating Instructions
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AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Getting Started Name L Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.
AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Getting Started Name L Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.
Operating Instructions
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... at the same time to perform menu operations. Press MUTING again to select the settings. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to select preset TV channels. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Press MUTING and TV (N) at the same time to activate the TV's muting function. Press TV... VOL +/- Press MENU/HOME and TV (N) at the same time to display the TV's menu. PRESET +/- Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the CD player, DVD ...
... at the same time to perform menu operations. Press MUTING again to select the settings. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to select preset TV channels. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Press MUTING and TV (N) at the same time to activate the TV's muting function. Press TV... VOL +/- Press MENU/HOME and TV (N) at the same time to display the TV's menu. PRESET +/- Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the CD player, DVD ...
Operating Instructions
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..., see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Press 0/ 10 to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. select channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile ... the TV screen of the Digital CATV terminal. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (N) at the same time to preset stations. - Press to the Sony TV. Press the numeric buttons and TV (N) at the same time to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions ...
..., see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Press 0/ 10 to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. select channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile ... the TV screen of the Digital CATV terminal. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (N) at the same time to preset stations. - Press to the Sony TV. Press the numeric buttons and TV (N) at the same time to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions ...
Operating Instructions
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... countries). For details, refer to the speaker stand. Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use it wherever you want. 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and...
... countries). For details, refer to the speaker stand. Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use it wherever you want. 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and...
Operating Instructions
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... and satellite tuner/set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - press 2CH. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in...
... and satellite tuner/set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - press 2CH. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in...
Operating Instructions
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... Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Playback Listening/Watching a... the sound field to page 35 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). MOVIE MUSIC 1 4 7 >10 CLEAR... DISPLAY DVD/BD MENU 23 D.SKIP 56 D.TUNING 89 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
... Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Playback Listening/Watching a... the sound field to page 35 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). MOVIE MUSIC 1 4 7 >10 CLEAR... DISPLAY DVD/BD MENU 23 D.SKIP 56 D.TUNING 89 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 6 3 Notes ... button to change the factory setting of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is set up properly. Be sure this receiver to multi channel sound. - If no image is connected to page 36 for details. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10 CLEAR DISPLAY MEMORY...
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 6 3 Notes ... button to change the factory setting of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is set up properly. Be sure this receiver to multi channel sound. - If no image is connected to page 36 for details. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10 CLEAR DISPLAY MEMORY...
Operating Instructions
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... specify the location of your surround speakers for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you play back multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound...
... specify the location of your surround speakers for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you play back multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound...
Operating Instructions
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... Logic II Music mode decoding. However, this mode can reproduce sound in Dolby Surround. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channel. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 35US Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. mode" (page 35). The source recorded in... 2 channel format is ideal for movies encoded in 5.1 channel for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. For details, see "Types of A.F.D. ...
... Logic II Music mode decoding. However, this mode can reproduce sound in Dolby Surround. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channel. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 35US Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. mode" (page 35). The source recorded in... 2 channel format is ideal for movies encoded in 5.1 channel for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. For details, see "Types of A.F.D. ...
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...CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] This mode is featured in ... [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of headphones. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels. This mode is selected. This is a standard mode, great for movie/music is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies...
...CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] This mode is featured in ... [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of headphones. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels. This mode is selected. This is a standard mode, great for movie/music is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies...
Operating Instructions
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See "Glossary" (page 48). or press A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. 38US When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be output from the sub woofer. Using only the ...right speakers and the sub woofer. VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are downmixed to select "2CH ST." AUTO". The front channel bass frequencies will be activated. To turn off the surround effect for signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software,...
See "Glossary" (page 48). or press A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. 38US When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be output from the sub woofer. Using only the ...right speakers and the sub woofer. VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are downmixed to select "2CH ST." AUTO". The front channel bass frequencies will be activated. To turn off the surround effect for signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software,...
Operating Instructions
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...of converting analog audio to the front and center channels. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with fuller presence is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound. It is a designated audio standard for... playback. Old movies encoded in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", ...
...of converting analog audio to the front and center channels. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with fuller presence is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound. It is a designated audio standard for... playback. Old movies encoded in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", ...
Operating Instructions
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...correct component with alcohol. Additional Information continued 51US There is no sound from digital sources (from a specific component. • Check that both channels are dirty. There is output from a TV set to cancel the muting function. • Check that the INPUT MODE is connected correctly .... Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the receiver has been activated. There is no sound from one channel is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are...
...correct component with alcohol. Additional Information continued 51US There is no sound from digital sources (from a specific component. • Check that both channels are dirty. There is output from a TV set to cancel the muting function. • Check that the INPUT MODE is connected correctly .... Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the receiver has been activated. There is no sound from one channel is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are...
Operating Instructions
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... the video output of the connected component. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground 52US Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from the...
... the video output of the connected component. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground 52US Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from the...
Operating Instructions
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...9 kHz or 10 kHz. All preset stations will be no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 120 - 20,000 Hz; rated 85 watts per channel Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%) SUB WOOFER: 135 W 1)Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements U, CA...0.3 W 54US Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be erased when you change the AM...
...9 kHz or 10 kHz. All preset stations will be no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 120 - 20,000 Hz; rated 85 watts per channel Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%) SUB WOOFER: 135 W 1)Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements U, CA...0.3 W 54US Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be erased when you change the AM...
Operating Instructions
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Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 38 5.1 channel 12 A AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 35 B Bu-ray disc player connecting 18 playback 26 C CD player connecting 16 playback 25 D Digital ... 18 playback 26 DVD recorder connecting 18 E Error messages 53 I Initial setup 21 INPUT MODE 43 M Menu AUDIO 32 LEVEL 30 SUR 31 SYSTEM 33 TONE 31 TUNER 32 Muting 24 N Naming 42, 45 P Portable audio connecting 16 R Remote commander 9 S Satellite tuner/Set-top box... 25 T TEST TONE 22 Tuner connecting 20 Tuning automatically 39 directly 40 to preset stations 42 TV connecting 18 (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 38 5.1 channel 12 A AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 35 B Bu-ray disc player connecting 18 playback 26 C CD player connecting 16 playback 25 D Digital ... 18 playback 26 DVD recorder connecting 18 E Error messages 53 I Initial setup 21 INPUT MODE 43 M Menu AUDIO 32 LEVEL 30 SUR 31 SYSTEM 33 TONE 31 TUNER 32 Muting 24 N Naming 42, 45 P Portable audio connecting 16 R Remote commander 9 S Satellite tuner/Set-top box... 25 T TEST TONE 22 Tuner connecting 20 Tuning automatically 39 directly 40 to preset stations 42 TV connecting 18 (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia