Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product...
... material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product...
Operating Instructions
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...: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 25 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your remote 45 Remote button description 45 Selecting the command mode of the remote 50 Programming...
...: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 25 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your remote 45 Remote button description 45 Selecting the command mode of the remote 50 Programming...
Operating Instructions
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...used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components, proceed to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-video or composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck With digital audio...
...used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components, proceed to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-video or composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck With digital audio...
Operating Instructions
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... preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to "VOL MIN". • Input is entered automatically. Use the buttons on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you have been adjusted automatically due to set up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to other speaker settings or may appear dimmed in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQ and CUSTOMIZE menus. • The sound...
... preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to "VOL MIN". • Input is entered automatically. Use the buttons on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you have been adjusted automatically due to set up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to other speaker settings or may appear dimmed in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQ and CUSTOMIZE menus. • The sound...
Operating Instructions
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... "Easy Setup Guide". Check your speaker pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other speakers. • In order to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO".c) continued 19GB Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of the Dolby Digital bass redirection...
... "Easy Setup Guide". Check your speaker pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other speakers. • In order to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO".c) continued 19GB Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of the Dolby Digital bass redirection...
Operating Instructions
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... the Cinema Studio EX modes. You can also be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with a frequency centered at least one speaker is only available when at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 38. Notes • The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is designed specifically for the operation. surround back left ) t Sub woofer...
... the Cinema Studio EX modes. You can also be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with a frequency centered at least one speaker is only available when at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 38. Notes • The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is designed specifically for the operation. surround back left ) t Sub woofer...
Operating Instructions
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... select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or CD player SA-CD/CD Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM An audio component AUX The selected input appears in the display. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output...
... select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or CD player SA-CD/CD Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM An audio component AUX The selected input appears in the display. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output...
Operating Instructions
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... station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" (page 26) . If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in your new area. • For details on . AUTOBETICAL (Models of the station you want directly. "AUTO...
... station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" (page 26) . If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in your new area. • For details on . AUTOBETICAL (Models of the station you want directly. "AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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... you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. G NEO:6: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 38). See pages 24-28 for signals with the speaker system being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. J D.RANGE: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is not set to "ANALOG" (page...
... you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. G NEO:6: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 38). See pages 24-28 for signals with the speaker system being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. J D.RANGE: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is not set to "ANALOG" (page...
Operating Instructions
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... II GAME (PLII GM) PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx (PLIIX MV) PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC (PLIIX MS) PRO LOGIC IIx GAME (PLIIX GM) Neo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CIN) DTS Neo:6 Neo:6 Music (NEO6 MUS) MULTI STEREO (MULTI ST.) continued 31GB mode. "2CH ST." Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
... II GAME (PLII GM) PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx (PLIIX MV) PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC (PLIIX MS) PRO LOGIC IIx GAME (PLIIX GM) Neo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CIN) DTS Neo:6 Neo:6 Music (NEO6 MUS) MULTI STEREO (MULTI ST.) continued 31GB mode. "2CH ST." Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Operating Instructions
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... selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected You can identify the encoding format of headphones. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of DVD...
... selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected You can identify the encoding format of headphones. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is unavailable. 37GB VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD Note You cannot assign a visual input to select the audio input mode. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. If there are both digital and analog connections. The input you want to assign. 5 Turn the...
...8226; When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is unavailable. 37GB VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD Note You cannot assign a visual input to select the audio input mode. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. If there are both digital and analog connections. The input you want to assign. 5 Turn the...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to prevent the interruption when playback starts). mode except for VIDEO 2, 3 and "DEC. x A.V.SYNC. X (Time alignment) • Y (Yes) The audio output is not delayed. x DEC. PCM" for CD, etc.) is "DEC. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/ CD. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • N (No) The audio output is delayed...
... receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to prevent the interruption when playback starts). mode except for VIDEO 2, 3 and "DEC. x A.V.SYNC. X (Time alignment) • Y (Yes) The audio output is not delayed. x DEC. PCM" for CD, etc.) is "DEC. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/ CD. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • N (No) The audio output is delayed...
Operating Instructions
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... "Assigning the component video input" on page 37. XXXX (Color system) (Models of the receiver. • PAL • NTSC x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you select the color system. A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you may be output. Depending on page 42. 41GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings x COL. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on the TV to be connected, you assign the component video input to...
... "Assigning the component video input" on page 37. XXXX (Color system) (Models of the receiver. • PAL • NTSC x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you select the color system. A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you may be output. Depending on page 42. 41GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings x COL. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on the TV to be connected, you assign the component video input to...
Operating Instructions
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... tuner/ DVD player JUMP/ TIME 7 TV/ Toggles between the Satellite tuner/ previous and the current Blu-ray disc channels. MAIN Receiver MENU qh Selects the menu of the remote. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. 7 Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection. The tables below show the settings of disc, etc. AUDIO 7 TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to an audio equipment. recorder ANT 9 VCR/ Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal...
... tuner/ DVD player JUMP/ TIME 7 TV/ Toggles between the Satellite tuner/ previous and the current Blu-ray disc channels. MAIN Receiver MENU qh Selects the menu of the remote. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. 7 Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection. The tables below show the settings of disc, etc. AUDIO 7 TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to an audio equipment. recorder ANT 9 VCR/ Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal...
Operating Instructions
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...the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu. TV/VIDEO TV qj Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Blu-ray disc recorder/Hard disc recorder CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck Skips discs (multidisc changer only). Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. qs Adjusts the volume of the receiver. Selects MULTI CH IN source. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields...
...the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu. TV/VIDEO TV qj Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Blu-ray disc recorder/Hard disc recorder CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck Skips discs (multidisc changer only). Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. qs Adjusts the volume of the receiver. Selects MULTI CH IN source. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields...
Operating Instructions
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... remote automatically exits the programming mode. at the same time. To clear the memory of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that your component will not respond to activate the input you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/- , TV CH +/-, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are weak. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in...
... remote automatically exits the programming mode. at the same time. To clear the memory of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that your component will not respond to activate the input you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/- , TV CH +/-, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are weak. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in...
Operating Instructions
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... a digital component connected to the analog MD/ TAPE jacks. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in . • Check that the playing DVD, etc. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The signal strength of the connected component. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with a sampling frequency of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when...
... a digital component connected to the analog MD/ TAPE jacks. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in . • Check that the playing DVD, etc. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The signal strength of the connected component. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with a sampling frequency of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when...
Operating Instructions
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... you select the correct input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the AUX and MULTI CH buttons before pressing the buttons. • Before you use the buttons to control your audio/video equipment. Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the CUSTOMIZE menu is a malfunction, the display shows a message. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU...
... you select the correct input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the AUX and MULTI CH buttons before pressing the buttons. • Before you use the buttons to control your audio/video equipment. Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the CUSTOMIZE menu is a malfunction, the display shows a message. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU...
Marketing Specifications
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... Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes dts®-ES Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes dts® Decoding: Yes Convenience A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (Front) On-Screen Display: Yes Specifications Speaker Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B) Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 90W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema...
... Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes dts®-ES Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes dts® Decoding: Yes Convenience A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (Front) On-Screen Display: Yes Specifications Speaker Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B) Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 90W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema...