The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..., Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to digital surround sound. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. All told, there are good at automatically detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. But don't worry. You need a receiver with the Dolby Digital system. The subwoofer bass will blend with the full-range speakers for an entire surround sound...
..., Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to digital surround sound. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. All told, there are good at automatically detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. But don't worry. You need a receiver with the Dolby Digital system. The subwoofer bass will blend with the full-range speakers for an entire surround sound...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Line-level analog audio jacks are used, for Left. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. These are coded in taking the output of your source components to your equipment offers more than 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. Audio Connections...
... clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Line-level analog audio jacks are used, for Left. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. These are coded in taking the output of your source components to your equipment offers more than 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. Audio Connections...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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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 is within 90 days of the date of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in either its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to you. LABOR: For a period of two...
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 is within 90 days of the date of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in either its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to you. LABOR: For a period of two...
Operating Instructions
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...61 4GB AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 30 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 32 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to FM/AM radio 23 Presetting radio stations 24 Changing the display 25 About the indications in the display...... 26 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 29 - DIGITAL ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components 35 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input 34 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound...
...61 4GB AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 30 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 32 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to FM/AM radio 23 Presetting radio stations 24 Changing the display 25 About the indications in the display...... 26 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 29 - DIGITAL ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components 35 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input 34 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound...
Operating Instructions
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... you have been adjusted automatically due to other speakers. • In order to take full advantage of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Speaker setup parameters The initial settings are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speaker settings or may...
... you have been adjusted automatically due to other speakers. • In order to take full advantage of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Speaker setup parameters The initial settings are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speaker settings or may...
Operating Instructions
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...) - HP THEATER (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP.A" and "SP.B" do the following sound fields (page 31). - Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV's video input to...
...) - HP THEATER (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP.A" and "SP.B" do the following sound fields (page 31). - Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV's video input to...
Operating Instructions
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... not function for the signals with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. AUTO". Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to select "A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to 2 channels. x HP MULTI 1/2 (HEADPHONE MULTI 1 or 2) Outputs the front analog signals from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are downmixed to "LARGE" in the SET UP menu...
... not function for the signals with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. AUTO". Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to select "A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to 2 channels. x HP MULTI 1/2 (HEADPHONE MULTI 1 or 2) Outputs the front analog signals from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are downmixed to "LARGE" in the SET UP menu...
Operating Instructions
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... setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you want to +8) in each speaker. Notes • When signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press or repeatedly to adjust the other parameters. This means that the selected parameter is assigned to all sound fields except for digital components - The selected audio input mode appears in the display. If there are applied to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 34). Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode...
... setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you want to +8) in each speaker. Notes • When signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press or repeatedly to adjust the other parameters. This means that the selected parameter is assigned to all sound fields except for digital components - The selected audio input mode appears in the display. If there are applied to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 34). Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode...
Operating Instructions
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... input mode for the digital signal input to "DEC. PRI. PRI. PRI. x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you assign the digital audio input to during standby mode when the power save the power consumption of the receiver during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on each decoding mode, see "Assigning the audio input" on . AUTO" for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound...
... input mode for the digital signal input to "DEC. PRI. PRI. PRI. x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you assign the digital audio input to during standby mode when the power save the power consumption of the receiver during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on each decoding mode, see "Assigning the audio input" on . AUTO" for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound...
Operating Instructions
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... help. 1 Select the component to prevent recording. See the operating instructions of the current input is output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is being used input are output. • Some sources contain copy guards to be able to use . To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/ TAPE OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments...
... help. 1 Select the component to prevent recording. See the operating instructions of the current input is output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is being used input are output. • Some sources contain copy guards to be able to use . To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/ TAPE OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments...
Operating Instructions
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... connection. Connections You can use a monaural mini-plug cord less than one CONTROL A1II jack, you press the play any order. When using a commercially available cord, use either one of IN and OUT jacks. Basic Functions The input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you can connect up to connect more than 2 meters long, with no distinction of the connected components (Auto input selection). Note When recording, do not play button on the amplifier (receiver...
... connection. Connections You can use a monaural mini-plug cord less than one CONTROL A1II jack, you press the play any order. When using a commercially available cord, use either one of IN and OUT jacks. Basic Functions The input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you can connect up to connect more than 2 meters long, with no distinction of the connected components (Auto input selection). Note When recording, do not play button on the amplifier (receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... qa DVD player Press if you make a mistake when you want during digital broadcast. DISC e; ENTER qf Receiver/ Enters the selection. PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations. wj CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). AUDIO 9 TV/VCR/ DVD player Changes the sound to continuous play etc. AV ?/1 qj TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on the TV screen. DIRECT 9 Receiver Selects ANALOG DIRECT. MAIN Receiver MENU eg Selects the menu of the display. M1 6 and Remote M2...
... qa DVD player Press if you make a mistake when you want during digital broadcast. DISC e; ENTER qf Receiver/ Enters the selection. PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations. wj CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). AUDIO 9 TV/VCR/ DVD player Changes the sound to continuous play etc. AV ?/1 qj TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on the TV screen. DIRECT 9 Receiver Selects ANALOG DIRECT. MAIN Receiver MENU eg Selects the menu of the display. M1 6 and Remote M2...
Operating Instructions
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... Receiver SOURCE wd Remote Selects searching mode. Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 qj and CD player/ ?/1 qk at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TAPE 5 Receiver To listen to the previous EXIT qf LD player/ menu. GUIDE qf Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. qg Adjusts the volume of the TV. Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations...
... Receiver SOURCE wd Remote Selects searching mode. Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 qj and CD player/ ?/1 qk at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TAPE 5 Receiver To listen to the previous EXIT qf LD player/ menu. GUIDE qf Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. qg Adjusts the volume of the TV. Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations...
Operating Instructions
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Notes • Some functions explained in record standby.) VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Stops playback. Selecting the command mode You can check the remote by the indicator. at the same time. The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. DVD player VCR/ Selects a menu item. Remote Selects the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons. Selecting the command mode of the remote. If the...
Notes • Some functions explained in record standby.) VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Stops playback. Selecting the command mode You can check the remote by the indicator. at the same time. The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. DVD player VCR/ Selects a menu item. Remote Selects the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons. Selecting the command mode of the remote. If the...
Operating Instructions
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... also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to factory settings. To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are going to control a CD player, press...
... also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to factory settings. To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are going to control a CD player, press...
Operating Instructions
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The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. The IR code is unsuccessful, check the following: - Replace both batteries. - The remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. Note If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each macro step individually. Operations Using the Remote RM-PG413...
The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. The IR code is unsuccessful, check the following: - Replace both batteries. - The remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode. Note If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each macro step individually. Operations Using the Remote RM-PG413...
Operating Instructions
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... that INPUT MODE is set to "COAX FIXED" or "OPT FIXED" (page 35) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE jacks. • Make sure that the antennas are set to either "DUAL" or "SINGLE". Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (pages 18 and 19). • Make sure the surround back speakers selection is set to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack. To...
... that INPUT MODE is set to "COAX FIXED" or "OPT FIXED" (page 35) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE jacks. • Make sure that the antennas are set to either "DUAL" or "SINGLE". Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (pages 18 and 19). • Make sure the surround back speakers selection is set to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack. To...
Operating Instructions
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... troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). Reference sections for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. DTS-CD) is output from the speakers. However, note that all settings on the receiver. AUTO". If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. You can check the condition of the receiver, press ?/1 to their factory settings and you will automatically turn off after pressing the input button. Additional Information Remote control...
... troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). Reference sections for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. DTS-CD) is output from the speakers. However, note that all settings on the receiver. AUTO". If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. You can check the condition of the receiver, press ?/1 to their factory settings and you will automatically turn off after pressing the input button. Additional Information Remote control...
Marketing Specifications
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... Independant Source Selection • Preprogrammed/Learning/Macro Remote Control • Front Composite A/V and Optical Input • 5.1 and 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Inputs • 2 Component Video Inputs: HD Pass (80 MHz) Auto Channel Grouping Enjoy DVD movies that have the 5.1/6.1 audio converted to the radio, a CD, or an old VCR tape in full surround sound. Component Video Pass-Through In order to the display source. When 6.1 channel mix is duplicated by both surround back channels (left /right directly to simply switch the "function...
... Independant Source Selection • Preprogrammed/Learning/Macro Remote Control • Front Composite A/V and Optical Input • 5.1 and 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Inputs • 2 Component Video Inputs: HD Pass (80 MHz) Auto Channel Grouping Enjoy DVD movies that have the 5.1/6.1 audio converted to the radio, a CD, or an old VCR tape in full surround sound. Component Video Pass-Through In order to the display source. When 6.1 channel mix is duplicated by both surround back channels (left /right directly to simply switch the "function...
Marketing Specifications
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... of Sony or their respective owners. AFD: 6 Modes; 2 Channel: 1 Mode • Station Presets 30 Total • Analog Direct • Circuit Device (Discrete) • Sound Field Link Convenience • Remote Commander® Remote Control Pre-Programmed + Learn + Limited Macro • Easy Setup Expandable Menu System for Simplicity Inputs and Outputs • Assignable Digital Inputs • 2 Component Video Inputs HD Pass 80 MHz • Screw Terminals for A and B Speaker Connections • Front Composite A/V with Cinema Studio EX modes • Sound Field Modes (Movie, Music...
... of Sony or their respective owners. AFD: 6 Modes; 2 Channel: 1 Mode • Station Presets 30 Total • Analog Direct • Circuit Device (Discrete) • Sound Field Link Convenience • Remote Commander® Remote Control Pre-Programmed + Learn + Limited Macro • Easy Setup Expandable Menu System for Simplicity Inputs and Outputs • Assignable Digital Inputs • 2 Component Video Inputs HD Pass 80 MHz • Screw Terminals for A and B Speaker Connections • Front Composite A/V with Cinema Studio EX modes • Sound Field Modes (Movie, Music...