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...15 3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 26 6: Selecting the speaker system 27 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 28 8: Adjusting the speaker levels ... Operations Navigating through menus 36 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 39 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 40 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 40 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 41 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 41 Settings...
...15 3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 26 6: Selecting the speaker system 27 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 28 8: Adjusting the speaker levels ... Operations Navigating through menus 36 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 39 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 40 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 40 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 41 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 41 Settings...
Operating Instructions
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...on /standby) or off (page 26, 34, 35, 52, 69). Press to select a sound field (page 46). 6GB Press to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 29). MOVIE MUSIC Function Turn to turn the receiver on (on the display (page 57, 59). Name G MASTER VOLUME H DIRECT I AUTO CAL... PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Turn to select the input source to high quality analog sound (page 51). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8). F INPUT MODE...
...on /standby) or off (page 26, 34, 35, 52, 69). Press to select a sound field (page 46). 6GB Press to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 29). MOVIE MUSIC Function Turn to turn the receiver on (on the display (page 57, 59). Name G MASTER VOLUME H DIRECT I AUTO CAL... PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Turn to select the input source to high quality analog sound (page 51). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8). F INPUT MODE...
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...Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. PLII ; Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is set to "ANALOG" (page 58). PLII F OPT G ...and the audio signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. - Lights up when VIDEO 2 input is decoding DTS signals. "; Lights up when the receiver is selected. Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are connected. Name E ; However, these indicators do not light up according to ...
...Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. PLII ; Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is set to "ANALOG" (page 58). PLII F OPT G ...and the audio signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. - Lights up when VIDEO 2 input is decoding DTS signals. "; Lights up when the receiver is selected. Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are connected. Name E ; However, these indicators do not light up according to ...
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... Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is activated (page 37). Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 52), etc. For details on the display if no digital signal is selected. The boxes around the ...obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Lights up when DVD input is input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when using the...
... Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is activated (page 37). Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 52), etc. For details on the display if no digital signal is selected. The boxes around the ...obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Lights up when DVD input is input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when using the...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack quality of loud sound (page 18, 21, 23). The image and the sound are output to a VCR, a DVD player, etc. (page 20-24).
... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack quality of loud sound (page 18, 21, 23). The image and the sound are output to a VCR, a DVD player, etc. (page 20-24).
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver. and TV (M) at the same time to perform menu operations. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to activate the TV's muting function. Press to skip a disc when using the numeric buttons of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the same time. Press to select a sound field....FM monaural or stereo reception. If you want to control Sony components as follows. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite Receiver TV TV SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/ CD ...
... the receiver. and TV (M) at the same time to perform menu operations. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to activate the TV's muting function. Press to skip a disc when using the numeric buttons of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the same time. Press to select a sound field....FM monaural or stereo reception. If you want to control Sony components as follows. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite Receiver TV TV SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/ CD ...
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... mode, either one sub woofer). Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is not available for receiver operation. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). and...
... mode, either one sub woofer). Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is not available for receiver operation. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). and...
Operating Instructions
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You can select the front speakers you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 27). If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. Getting Started 2: Connecting speakers F C A A B... (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSub wooferb) B a)If you want to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 15GB b)When you connect a sub woofer with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) on the level of the input signal to use with an auto...
You can select the front speakers you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 27). If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. Getting Started 2: Connecting speakers F C A A B... (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSub wooferb) B a)If you want to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 15GB b)When you connect a sub woofer with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) on the level of the input signal to use with an auto...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 61). • You can ... see "Naming inputs" (page 59). To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. connect...
.... • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 61). • You can ... see "Naming inputs" (page 59). To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. connect...
Operating Instructions
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... audio and video cords according to the jacks of the receiver. - turn on a TV screen. Tips • You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector. • To output the sound of the TV from a video component connected to this... receiver can be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the...
... audio and video cords according to the jacks of the receiver. - turn on a TV screen. Tips • You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector. • To output the sound of the TV from a video component connected to this... receiver can be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the...
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Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B ... AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Getting Started Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to...
Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B ... AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Getting Started Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to...
Operating Instructions
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...the receiver by performing the following items are reset to their factory defaults. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory settings. • All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM menus. • The sound field...screwdriver to set to "DVD". 26GB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT 3 1 Press ?/1 to a wall outlet. 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the display for a while, "CLEARED" appears. If not, use the buttons on the display alternately....
...the receiver by performing the following items are reset to their factory defaults. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory settings. • All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM menus. • The sound field...screwdriver to set to "DVD". 26GB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT 3 1 Press ?/1 to a wall outlet. 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the display for a while, "CLEARED" appears. If not, use the buttons on the display alternately....
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... connected. • Make sure SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During calibration, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your ears. 28GB Do not connect other microphones to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2...any obstacles from your neighborhood. • Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of each speaker and the receiver. • Adjusting the speaker level. • Measuring the distance of noise and to the effect on your listening position.
... connected. • Make sure SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During calibration, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your ears. 28GB Do not connect other microphones to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2...any obstacles from your neighborhood. • Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of each speaker and the receiver. • Adjusting the speaker level. • Measuring the distance of noise and to the effect on your listening position.
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...menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. ...1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 123 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ - The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. 32GB The test tone turns off. CLEAR D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER DISPLAY...
...menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. ...1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 123 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ - The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. 32GB The test tone turns off. CLEAR D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER DISPLAY...
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Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Refer to page 46 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to suit the music. You can select the sound field to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. TV CH + PRESET - Listening...
Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Refer to page 46 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to suit the music. You can select the sound field to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. TV CH + PRESET - Listening...
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... and DVD player. • Check the following if you have finished watching the DVD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player. 35GB Refer to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 123 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ CLEAR D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER DISPLAY... the TV so that an image of the disc to the DVD player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up the DVD player. Playback Watching a DVD TV INPUT AUTO TV ?/1 SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 ...
... and DVD player. • Check the following if you have finished watching the DVD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player. 35GB Refer to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 123 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ CLEAR D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER DISPLAY... the TV so that an image of the disc to the DVD player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up the DVD player. Playback Watching a DVD TV INPUT AUTO TV ?/1 SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 ...
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... Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. R +1 to BAL. MIN, EFCT. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. L +1 to BAL.
... Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. R +1 to BAL. MIN, EFCT. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. L +1 to BAL.
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...Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to all sound fields. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to the test tone from your listening ...position. Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of the sound track. LEVEL menu parameters x T. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the soundtrack based on adjusting ...
...Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to all sound fields. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to the test tone from your listening ...position. Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of the sound track. LEVEL menu parameters x T. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the soundtrack based on adjusting ...
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... are applied to all sound fields. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is minimum. • EFCT. Note The receiver lets you want for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT.... For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the menus" (page 37). For example, if you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE...
... are applied to all sound fields. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is minimum. • EFCT. Note The receiver lets you want for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT.... For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the menus" (page 37). For example, if you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE...
Operating Instructions
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... the format. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of preset stations. PCM PCM signals are input, there may be no sound depending on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (... radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you set the FM station receiving mode and to "DEC. PCM". Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, ...
... the format. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of preset stations. PCM PCM signals are input, there may be no sound depending on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (... radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you set the FM station receiving mode and to "DEC. PCM". Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, ...