Operating Instructions
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...Connecting speakers 16 3a: Connecting the audio components.........17 3b: Connecting the video components ........23 4: Connecting the antennas 32 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....33 6: Selecting the speaker system 35 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 35 8: Adjusting the speaker ...VIDEO ASSIGN 81 Naming inputs 82 Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary 91 Precautions 92...
...Connecting speakers 16 3a: Connecting the audio components.........17 3b: Connecting the video components ........23 4: Connecting the antennas 32 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....33 6: Selecting the speaker system 35 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 35 8: Adjusting the speaker ...VIDEO ASSIGN 81 Naming inputs 82 Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary 91 Precautions 92...
Operating Instructions
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H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). Q A.F.D. X AUTO CAL MIC... 2CH Press to high quality analog sound (page 66). mode (page 61). T CATEGORY MODE Press to playback (page 40, 42, 43, 66, 68, 71, 78, 82, 83). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to ...MEMORY/ ENTER Press to select a category (page 75). N MULTI CH IN Press to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 40). P MOVIE, MUSIC Press to select A.F.D. Press to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (page 35). 6US V VIDEO...
H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). Q A.F.D. X AUTO CAL MIC... 2CH Press to high quality analog sound (page 66). mode (page 61). T CATEGORY MODE Press to playback (page 40, 42, 43, 66, 68, 71, 78, 82, 83). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to ...MEMORY/ ENTER Press to select a category (page 75). N MULTI CH IN Press to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 40). P MOVIE, MUSIC Press to select A.F.D. Press to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (page 35). 6US V VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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..."NO" (page 49) and you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. button. Name U Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when ...channel signals. N Preset station indicators Lights up when using the A.F.D. O Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 69. PL IIx" lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected (page 40). S MULTI...
..."NO" (page 49) and you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. button. Name U Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when ...channel signals. N Preset station indicators Lights up when using the A.F.D. O Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 69. PL IIx" lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected (page 40). S MULTI...
Operating Instructions
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...26, 27, 28, 29). The image and the sound are output to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA XM Connects to TV or a projector (page 30). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a Super Audio CD ...player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). R ...
...26, 27, 28, 29). The image and the sound are output to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA XM Connects to TV or a projector (page 30). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a Super Audio CD ...player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). R ...
Operating Instructions
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...factory assigned to enter direct tuning mode. Press to control Sony components as follows. To turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. Press to select the command mode of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B)...turn the receiver on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). When you want to control non-Sony components by changing the code. For details see "Programming the remote" (page 86). Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. Press to select sound fields (MOVIE...
...factory assigned to enter direct tuning mode. Press to control Sony components as follows. To turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. Press to select the command mode of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B)...turn the receiver on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). When you want to control non-Sony components by changing the code. For details see "Programming the remote" (page 86). Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. Press to select sound fields (MOVIE...
Operating Instructions
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O TV CH +a)/- P F1, F2 Press to select the media (for receiver operation, DVD TOP MENU qj or DVD MENU qj, press the control button V, v, B or ..., Bluray disc recorder, PSX, DVD/ VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. Name R TV VOL +/- To mute the sound of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press RETURN/ EXIT O. When you press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU, press the... the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, DVD, DVD/ VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. to select - preset channels of all speakers at the same time. MUTING S RETURN/ EXIT O T Control buttons U DISPLAY Function Press TV (wk) and ...
O TV CH +a)/- P F1, F2 Press to select the media (for receiver operation, DVD TOP MENU qj or DVD MENU qj, press the control button V, v, B or ..., Bluray disc recorder, PSX, DVD/ VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. Name R TV VOL +/- To mute the sound of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press RETURN/ EXIT O. When you press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU, press the... the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, DVD, DVD/ VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. to select - preset channels of all speakers at the same time. MUTING S RETURN/ EXIT O T Control buttons U DISPLAY Function Press TV (wk) and ...
Operating Instructions
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... amplifier, you connect one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system 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). Example of that amplifier. Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker...
... amplifier, you connect one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system 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). Example of that amplifier. Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... OUT L SUR SUB WOOFER ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO L + - CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - R SURROUND L + - b) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect...details, see "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 35). If the auto standby function is set to ON, it to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US You can select the front speakers you connect a sub woofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. R FRONT B SPEAKERS...
... OUT L SUR SUB WOOFER ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO L + - CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - R SURROUND L + - b) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect...details, see "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 35). If the auto standby function is set to ON, it to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US You can select the front speakers you connect a sub woofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. R FRONT B SPEAKERS...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player • No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc, connect the player to the MULTI CH IN or SA-CD/CD IN jack. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz... and to only the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this case. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in this receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings if you make only analog...
Getting Started Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player • No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc, connect the player to the MULTI CH IN or SA-CD/CD IN jack. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz... and to only the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this case. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in this receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings if you make only analog...
Operating Instructions
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... CD player, etc. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used... to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub ...
... CD player, etc. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used... to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub ...
Operating Instructions
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For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Portable Audio. • Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack of this receiver. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the front panel of this , you can reduce the input level sound of the other components. 22US To prevent this receiver. Notes • To listen to the portable audio source sound, connect the audio output jack of portable audio to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack on the component connected.
For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Portable Audio. • Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack of this receiver. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the front panel of this , you can reduce the input level sound of the other components. 22US To prevent this receiver. Notes • To listen to the portable audio source sound, connect the audio output jack of portable audio to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack on the component connected.
Operating Instructions
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.../TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + R SURRO A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 30US Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition...
.../TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + R SURRO A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 30US Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition...
Operating Instructions
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...sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are not output. • Turn on , neither video nor audio is poor or... the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Refer to a TV via the receiver. Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are being output to ...
...sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are not output. • Turn on , neither video nor audio is poor or... the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Refer to a TV via the receiver. Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are being output to ...
Operating Instructions
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... a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is set to "DVD". 33US TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - ... in the LEVEL, EQ, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO, SYSTEM and AUTO CAL menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. •...
... a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is set to "DVD". 33US TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - ... in the LEVEL, EQ, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO, SYSTEM and AUTO CAL menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. •...
Operating Instructions
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... level (LEVEL menu)" (page 51). Getting Started 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display. 2 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 3 Press control...surround back left speaker when surround back speaker selection is output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING - You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to ...
... level (LEVEL menu)" (page 51). Getting Started 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display. 2 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 3 Press control...surround back left speaker when surround back speaker selection is output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING - You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to ...
Operating Instructions
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Playback To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be sure to turn down the volume level. 41US To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver.
Playback To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be sure to turn down the volume level. 41US To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver.
Operating Instructions
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... turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 42US CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. TONE + TUNING MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - Listening/Watching a component Listening to the sound that was recorded...
... turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 42US CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. TONE + TUNING MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - Listening/Watching a component Listening to the sound that was recorded...
Operating Instructions
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... the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press DVD. Recommended sound fields: Movie: CINEMA ST. Playback Watching a DVD TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH A.F.D. CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the sound source corresponds to multi channel sound. - Refer...
... the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press DVD. Recommended sound fields: Movie: CINEMA ST. Playback Watching a DVD TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH A.F.D. CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the sound source corresponds to multi channel sound. - Refer...
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... AMP > TUNING - TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN 7 3 Note Refer to suit the music. Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select VIDEO 3*. * When you have finished enjoying the ...sound field to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING 2 3 7 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL...
... AMP > TUNING - TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN 7 3 Note Refer to suit the music. Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select VIDEO 3*. * When you have finished enjoying the ...sound field to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING 2 3 7 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions
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... and turn off the receiver, TV and VCR. 45US TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 6 3 Note Refer to sound recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE ...displayed. 5 Play back the tape on the VCR. 6 Adjust to page 62 for details. 1 Turn on the TV and VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 1*. TUNING AUTO CAL 123 >10/ 456 7 - /- - You can listen to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR...
... and turn off the receiver, TV and VCR. 45US TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 6 3 Note Refer to sound recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE ...displayed. 5 Play back the tape on the VCR. 6 Adjust to page 62 for details. 1 Turn on the TV and VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 1*. TUNING AUTO CAL 123 >10/ 456 7 - /- - You can listen to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR...