The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Right plugs and jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up . Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. The plugs on the cables share the same color code. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an...
... even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Right plugs and jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up . Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. The plugs on the cables share the same color code. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an...
Operating Instructions
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... hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups 12 Other hookups 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 15 Performing initial setup operations ..... 17 Multi channel surround setup 17 Checking the connections 22 Basic Operations Selecting the component 23 Changing the display 24 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 25 Selecting a sound field 25 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 27 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro...
... hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups 12 Other hookups 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 15 Performing initial setup operations ..... 17 Multi channel surround setup 17 Checking the connections 22 Basic Operations Selecting the component 23 Changing the display 24 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 25 Selecting a sound field 25 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 27 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro...
Operating Instructions
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... the above message is being displayed. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of area code U, CA only) The TV/SAT, PHONO, SOURCE, MPX/ DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on page 17. • There will not appear. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn the receiver off while the above...
... the above message is being displayed. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of area code U, CA only) The TV/SAT, PHONO, SOURCE, MPX/ DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on page 17. • There will not appear. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn the receiver off while the above...
Operating Instructions
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...MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER panel Y PB B-Y PR R-Y DVD/LD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R L R L FRONT B SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω R L R L SURROUND CENTER FRONT A SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω AC OUTLET B Camcorder or video game Ç IN OUT IN B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R TV tuner, satellite tuner or VCR B B INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor * Except for models of the video jacks, your TV's audio output...
...MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER panel Y PB B-Y PR R-Y DVD/LD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R L R L FRONT B SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω R L R L SURROUND CENTER FRONT A SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω AC OUTLET B Camcorder or video game Ç IN OUT IN B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R TV tuner, satellite tuner or VCR B B INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor * Except for models of the video jacks, your TV's audio output...
Operating Instructions
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... two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Refer to the operating instructions...
... two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Refer to the operating instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on page 59. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset...
... receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on page 59. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset...
Operating Instructions
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...all of the test tone from your components to adjust the level of speakers. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in the display and you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from each speaker sounds the same when...
...all of the test tone from your components to adjust the level of speakers. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in the display and you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from each speaker sounds the same when...
Operating Instructions
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... Tape deck CD or SACD player Built in a multi channel format. Specify the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is selected. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to select the input mode for your digital components. If there are turned off . You can adjust balance and level of the currently selected component switches. Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks...
... Tape deck CD or SACD player Built in a multi channel format. Specify the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is selected. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to select the input mode for your digital components. If there are turned off . You can adjust balance and level of the currently selected component switches. Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks...
Operating Instructions
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... output from the speakers connected to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the display (3 steps). PHONES Use to turn the volume up. OFF To drive Speaker System A (Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals) Speaker System B (Connected to mute the sound. A SP. MUTING Press MUTING to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals) Select SP. See page 35). Selecting the component (continued) SPEAKERS A/B Press SPEAKERS A/B button to output the sound from your speakers and "SP. Each time...
... output from the speakers connected to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the display (3 steps). PHONES Use to turn the volume up. OFF To drive Speaker System A (Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals) Speaker System B (Connected to mute the sound. A SP. MUTING Press MUTING to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals) Select SP. See page 35). Selecting the component (continued) SPEAKERS A/B Press SPEAKERS A/B button to output the sound from your speakers and "SP. Each time...
Operating Instructions
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... by selecting one of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". Automatically decoding the input audio signal Press A.DEC. appears in the display lights up. reverberation). When these sound fields are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. continued 25GB See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 17 to the sub woofer. In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment...
... by selecting one of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". Automatically decoding the input audio signal Press A.DEC. appears in the display lights up. reverberation). When these sound fields are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. continued 25GB See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 17 to the sub woofer. In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment...
Operating Instructions
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... kHz are input, the sound signals are output in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are downmixed to 2 channel. "2CH ST." For details, see page 38. 27GB Multi channel surround formats are labeled with the logo. • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. mode so...
... kHz are input, the sound signals are output in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are downmixed to 2 channel. "2CH ST." For details, see page 38. 27GB Multi channel surround formats are labeled with the logo. • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. mode so...
Operating Instructions
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... tuner operations. DIGITAL: Lights up when the source signal is NOT set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to output the center and surround channel signals. See page 30 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being played back. Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL...
... tuner operations. DIGITAL: Lights up when the source signal is NOT set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to output the center and surround channel signals. See page 30 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being played back. Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL...
Operating Instructions
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... program source. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be specified as "VHS" and "8MM", respectively. Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for playing. Note that no more than one name can be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/ TAPE OUT jacks...
... program source. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be specified as "VHS" and "8MM", respectively. Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for playing. Note that no more than one name can be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/ TAPE OUT jacks...
Operating Instructions
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...; When set to control various functions for the movies encoded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels. • When set to handle new functions. This setting is upgraded to "NO", you specify the type of separate Sony components. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be compatible with your component(s). x Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via...
...; When set to control various functions for the movies encoded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels. • When set to handle new functions. This setting is upgraded to "NO", you specify the type of separate Sony components. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be compatible with your component(s). x Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver. Adjusts the master volume of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV screen. Satellite tuner >10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers VCD player/ over 10. To listen to preset stations. Selects MULTI CH IN source. Press to compact disc. Tuner station direct keyin-mode. B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Select track numbers. 0 selects track 10. To listen to output test tone. Selects preset sound field (e.g. MASTER Receiver...
...receiver. Adjusts the master volume of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV screen. Satellite tuner >10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers VCD player/ over 10. To listen to preset stations. Selects MULTI CH IN source. Press to compact disc. Tuner station direct keyin-mode. B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Select track numbers. 0 selects track 10. To listen to output test tone. Selects preset sound field (e.g. MASTER Receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... pressing down USE MODE. The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off . -/-- TV Select preset TV channels. SEARCH DVD player MODE Select searching mode. DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. USE MODE Remote To set operation. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. Selecting the mode of the remote Press USE MODE. ALT Remote Change remote key function to enter the EXECUTE tuner/ selection. at the same time. TV/ TV VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Press to the continuous play etc. DVD player TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on the model of the...
... pressing down USE MODE. The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off . -/-- TV Select preset TV channels. SEARCH DVD player MODE Select searching mode. DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. USE MODE Remote To set operation. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. Selecting the mode of the remote Press USE MODE. ALT Remote Change remote key function to enter the EXECUTE tuner/ selection. at the same time. TV/ TV VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Press to the continuous play etc. DVD player TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on the model of the...
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...Tuner station direct keyin-mode. Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ TAPE deck. 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Selects MULTI CH IN source. MENU Receiver Selects a menu item. Adjusts the master volume of the five cursor modes: EQ, SURR, LEVEL, SET UP and NAME. To listen to preset stations. To listen to radio programs...
...Tuner station direct keyin-mode. Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ TAPE deck. 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Selects MULTI CH IN source. MENU Receiver Selects a menu item. Adjusts the master volume of the five cursor modes: EQ, SURR, LEVEL, SET UP and NAME. To listen to preset stations. To listen to radio programs...
Operating Instructions
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... • When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/LD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to your system components, you can assign the CD/SACD button to the corresponding input mode that the settings of the TUNER and FN SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button cannot be possible or may not work depending on the component the above procedure. Now you want . Selects the preset channels for example, 4 -
... • When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/LD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to your system components, you can assign the CD/SACD button to the corresponding input mode that the settings of the TUNER and FN SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button cannot be possible or may not work depending on the component the above procedure. Now you want . Selects the preset channels for example, 4 -
Operating Instructions
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... receiver correctly. The surround effect cannot be sure to set to the receiver's jack. Make sure the sound field function is on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with function buttons. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. • Make sure that the connecting cords are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
... receiver correctly. The surround effect cannot be sure to set to the receiver's jack. Make sure the sound field function is on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with function buttons. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. • Make sure that the connecting cords are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... function on the remote before operating the receiver or other component. • Press MAIN MENU on the receiver. • Set your TV away from the audio components. If you select AV1 as shown below. The RDS information that you connect the receiver to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to select a source or component...
... function on the remote before operating the receiver or other component. • Press MAIN MENU on the receiver. • Set your TV away from the audio components. If you select AV1 as shown below. The RDS information that you connect the receiver to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to select a source or component...
