Operating Instructions
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... Connecting components with digital audio output jacks .......... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 13 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 15 2: Connecting the antennas 17 3: Connecting speakers 18 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the ... and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 25 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 27 Presetting radio stations 27 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*1 .....
... Connecting components with digital audio output jacks .......... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 13 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 15 2: Connecting the antennas 17 3: Connecting speakers 18 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the ... and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 25 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 27 Presetting radio stations 27 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*1 .....
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L ANALOG DIRECT qh (34) AUDIO SPLIT 0 (41) AUTO DEC ql (34) CINEMA STUDIO EX wd (35) Cursor buttons ( / ) ej (21, 43-46, 56) CUSTOMIZE r; (46, 56) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 5 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL ws (36) ...DIMMER wh (31) DISPLAY 3 (29, 31) Display 7 DOOR OPEN qf ENTER eh (20, 56) EQ ek (45) EQUALIZER es (46) FM/AM wa (25, 26) FM MODE rf (25...(25, 29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of area code U, CA, SP, KR, E only) TUNING/PTY ...
L ANALOG DIRECT qh (34) AUDIO SPLIT 0 (41) AUTO DEC ql (34) CINEMA STUDIO EX wd (35) Cursor buttons ( / ) ej (21, 43-46, 56) CUSTOMIZE r; (46, 56) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 5 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL ws (36) ...DIMMER wh (31) DISPLAY 3 (29, 31) Display 7 DOOR OPEN qf ENTER eh (20, 56) EQ ek (45) EQUALIZER es (46) FM/AM wa (25, 26) FM MODE rf (25...(25, 29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of area code U, CA, SP, KR, E only) TUNING/PTY ...
Operating Instructions
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...LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD...via an RF demodulator (You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver. R SUB SURROUND SUB MULTI CH IN 2 WOOFER MULTI CH IN 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD... (AUDIO SPLIT)" (page 41). Notes • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Connect the player to...
...LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD...via an RF demodulator (You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver. R SUB SURROUND SUB MULTI CH IN 2 WOOFER MULTI CH IN 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD... (AUDIO SPLIT)" (page 41). Notes • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Connect the player to...
Operating Instructions
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...INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Tip When the component is equipped with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV...both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. 16GB Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). In this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals ...AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
...INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Tip When the component is equipped with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV...both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. 16GB Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). In this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals ...AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...a center speaker but want to select the speaker. Normally, select "LARGE". When all of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to select the parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you select either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable... channel will be adjustable. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is output from the sub woofer. Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is only...SMALL", the center, surround, and surround back speakers are set to "LARGE" (ANALOG DOWNMIX). This is underlined.
...a center speaker but want to select the speaker. Normally, select "LARGE". When all of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to select the parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you select either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable... channel will be adjustable. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is output from the sub woofer. Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is only...SMALL", the center, surround, and surround back speakers are set to "LARGE" (ANALOG DOWNMIX). This is underlined.
Operating Instructions
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... You can also use the jog dial on the receiver for the operation. Note When you select analog audio using the remote. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can output the test tone or sound source from your listening position using the MULTI CH ...DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT buttons, the power to the digital circuits is set to "PHASE NOISE" or "PHASE AUDIO" ...
... You can also use the jog dial on the receiver for the operation. Note When you select analog audio using the remote. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can output the test tone or sound source from your listening position using the MULTI CH ...DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT buttons, the power to the digital circuits is set to "PHASE NOISE" or "PHASE AUDIO" ...
Operating Instructions
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... source ("MULTI CH 1 DIRECT" or "MULTI CH 2 DIRECT"). The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the display, select the monaural audio so that the sound will be changed (see page 17). Amplifier/Tuner Operation Listening to multi ...quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. Before operation, make sure you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the following table. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to FM/AM...
... source ("MULTI CH 1 DIRECT" or "MULTI CH 2 DIRECT"). The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the display, select the monaural audio so that the sound will be changed (see page 17). Amplifier/Tuner Operation Listening to multi ...quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. Before operation, make sure you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the following table. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to FM/AM...
Operating Instructions
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... listen to in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. However, when playing software encoded in the display and the receiver switches to enjoy high quality analog sources. This function enables you switch the sound field (pages 35-37). 34GB Note ...Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the two channel analog input. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub ...
... listen to in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. However, when playing software encoded in the display and the receiver switches to enjoy high quality analog sources. This function enables you switch the sound field (pages 35-37). 34GB Note ...Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the two channel analog input. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub ...
Operating Instructions
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... and multi channel surround formats are connected You can select from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks. x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/2) Outputs the analog signals input to 2 channels. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a large open-air stadium. x HEADPHONE (2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS Allows you to the 2CH MODE setting...
... and multi channel surround formats are connected You can select from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks. x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/2) Outputs the analog signals input to 2 channels. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a large open-air stadium. x HEADPHONE (2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS Allows you to the 2CH MODE setting...
Operating Instructions
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...RANGE COMP." In Addition, this function is ideal for movies encoded in 2 channels. This receiver can be activated when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 38GB When watching a movie late at night, you will be ... This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. • PLII MOVIE Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This function can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of decoding for movies encoded in the display. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for 2 channel...
...RANGE COMP." In Addition, this function is ideal for movies encoded in 2 channels. This receiver can be activated when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 38GB When watching a movie late at night, you will be ... This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. • PLII MOVIE Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This function can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of decoding for movies encoded in the display. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for 2 channel...
Operating Instructions
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... the surround back decoding mode using the 2CH STEREO (page 34), ANALOG DIRECT (page 34) or MULTI CH DIRECT mode (page 25) or when headphones are connected. continued 39GB When the receiver is selected, you can make further adjustments using... "CENTER WIDTH", "DIMENSION", "PANORAMA" in the SURROUND menu. • You can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. * Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. By decoding the surround back signal of the multi channel input stream. Enjoying Surround Sound...
... the surround back decoding mode using the 2CH STEREO (page 34), ANALOG DIRECT (page 34) or MULTI CH DIRECT mode (page 25) or when headphones are connected. continued 39GB When the receiver is selected, you can make further adjustments using... "CENTER WIDTH", "DIMENSION", "PANORAMA" in the SURROUND menu. • You can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. * Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. By decoding the surround back signal of the multi channel input stream. Enjoying Surround Sound...
Operating Instructions
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.... When set to "AUTO", and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for the digital signal input to "PRO LOGIC" and cannot be distorted when the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You ... not activated. x POWER SAVE (Control A1: Power link) • ON The power link function is not activated, but you can set this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) is always set the 2 channel decoding mode (page 38). In the Cinema Studio EX mode, ...
.... When set to "AUTO", and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for the digital signal input to "PRO LOGIC" and cannot be distorted when the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You ... not activated. x POWER SAVE (Control A1: Power link) • ON The power link function is not activated, but you can set this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) is always set the 2 channel decoding mode (page 38). In the Cinema Studio EX mode, ...
Operating Instructions
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... night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • 0.1-0.9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you desire. • STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. Advanced settings (continued) Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When... channel from -20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in the Dolby Digital signal. Therefore, we recommend using 0.1- 0.9. is muted. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are displayed and adjustable. See page 44 for each speaker (pages 21-22). Initial settings are output from the front, center...
... night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • 0.1-0.9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you desire. • STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. Advanced settings (continued) Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When... channel from -20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in the Dolby Digital signal. Therefore, we recommend using 0.1- 0.9. is muted. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are displayed and adjustable. See page 44 for each speaker (pages 21-22). Initial settings are output from the front, center...
Operating Instructions
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...to output. (Analog audio signals only) The sources change cyclically as follows: SOURCE* t TAPE t MD/DAT t CD/SACD t TUNER * The signals of the volume is output. 2ND ROOM OUT 6 Press MATER VOL +/- The default setting of the current function is -∞ dB (no sound output). Note When this receiver) in the main...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ...
...to output. (Analog audio signals only) The sources change cyclically as follows: SOURCE* t TAPE t MD/DAT t CD/SACD t TUNER * The signals of the volume is output. 2ND ROOM OUT 6 Press MATER VOL +/- The default setting of the current function is -∞ dB (no sound output). Note When this receiver) in the main...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ...
Operating Instructions
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...you want to start recording from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Recording on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks. • Make sure to make both digital...is selected. To resume audio recording from a video tape or laser disc. The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure superior sound quality when "D.POWER" is output from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the current ...
...you want to start recording from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Recording on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks. • Make sure to make both digital...is selected. To resume audio recording from a video tape or laser disc. The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure superior sound quality when "D.POWER" is output from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the current ...
Operating Instructions
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... that you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is set to "ALWAYS ON" when ANALOG DIRECT is selected, for the audio output) of a short circuit. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and...(page 44). • Make sure the center speaker size parameter is activated (page 38). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on (press MODE +/-). • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • When the...
... that you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is set to "ALWAYS ON" when ANALOG DIRECT is selected, for the audio output) of a short circuit. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and...(page 44). • Make sure the center speaker size parameter is activated (page 38). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on (press MODE +/-). • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • When the...
