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... you call upon your outlet, consult an electrician for energy efficiency. registered mark. If the provided plug does not fit into your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for replacement of the Hot Surface that this product. The unit is not...an easily accessible AC outlet. A polarized plug has two blades with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Excessive sound pressure from the mains, connect the unit to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose...
... you call upon your outlet, consult an electrician for energy efficiency. registered mark. If the provided plug does not fit into your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for replacement of the Hot Surface that this product. The unit is not...an easily accessible AC outlet. A polarized plug has two blades with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Excessive sound pressure from the mains, connect the unit to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose...
Operating Instructions
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from that to which can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the apparatus. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time... for sale in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Reorient or relocate the...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from that to which can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the apparatus. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time... for sale in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Reorient or relocate the...
Operating Instructions
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...location of parts 6 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers 13 2: Connecting the speakers 14 3: Connecting the TV 15 4a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance ...MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing the display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver 53 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 53 Additional Information Glossary 54 Precautions 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 61 Index 63 ...
...location of parts 6 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers 13 2: Connecting the speakers 14 3: Connecting the TV 15 4a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance ...MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing the display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver 53 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 53 Additional Information Glossary 54 Precautions 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 61 Index 63 ...
Operating Instructions
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... Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 49). TUNING +/- MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select a sound field (page 39). MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D... TUNING MODE Press to play back (page 25, 26, 27, 28, 44, 45, 48, 49, 53). Receives signals from remote commander. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). A.F.D. Turn to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, ...
... Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 49). TUNING +/- MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select a sound field (page 39). MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D... TUNING MODE Press to play back (page 25, 26, 27, 28, 44, 45, 48, 49, 53). Receives signals from remote commander. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). A.F.D. Turn to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, ...
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OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when SAT input is selected if INPUT MODE is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. "OPT" also ..." appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Lights up when using the receiver to "AUTO" (page 49). Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select. Lights up when...
OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when SAT input is selected if INPUT MODE is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. "OPT" also ..." appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Lights up when using the receiver to "AUTO" (page 49). Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select. Lights up when...
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... Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" (page 49). PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II Note These indicators do not... format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. Name Function F Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. J Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. AUTO SW LCR SL ...
... Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" (page 49). PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II Note These indicators do not... format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. Name Function F Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. J Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. AUTO SW LCR SL ...
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... SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the speakers (page 14). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA ... are output to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a TV (page 18). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21).
... SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the speakers (page 14). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA ... are output to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a TV (page 18). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21).
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G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). RM-AAU020 wa w; TV CH + PRESET - qa qs ...10US MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a...
G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). RM-AAU020 wa w; TV CH + PRESET - qa qs ...10US MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a...
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... audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to... standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US
... audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to... standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US
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...audio signals will be sure to a TV via the receiver. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note... Be sure to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT ...
...audio signals will be sure to a TV via the receiver. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note... Be sure to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT ...
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... Audio CD/CD player. Super Audio CD player/CD player A HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A ... DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) 16US 4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After...
... Audio CD/CD player. Super Audio CD player/CD player A HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A ... DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) 16US 4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After...
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... the connecting jack. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 22). After connecting all your video components to this receiver. Component to be connected Component...playback component are being output to connect each component. Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected" below for the pages which describe how to a TV via the receiver. Before connecting cords, make sure to the...
... the connecting jack. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 22). After connecting all your video components to this receiver. Component to be connected Component...playback component are being output to connect each component. Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected" below for the pages which describe how to a TV via the receiver. Before connecting cords, make sure to the...
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...(not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Audio/video signals A B B C B ...A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL ... cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
...(not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Audio/video signals A B B C B ...A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL ... cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
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...• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback... component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to - The input video ...
...• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback... component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to - The input video ...
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...It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cords. 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.
...It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cords. 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.
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...with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to the jacks of your components.... Connect audio and video cords according to connect a satellite tuner or a set -top box Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO... (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
...with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to the jacks of your components.... Connect audio and video cords according to connect a satellite tuner or a set -top box Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO... (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
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...the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),... keep it can use the button to connect a component which has analog jacks such as possible. Connecting components with analog video...
...the connector varies depending on the receiver's display. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),... keep it can use the button to connect a component which has analog jacks such as possible. Connecting components with analog video...
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... L R AKERS To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. Getting Started 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING MEMORY/ENTER...
... L R AKERS To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. Getting Started 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING MEMORY/ENTER...
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... DIRECT is output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. The selected input appears on the receiver. TONE N". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. continued 25US ...SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. TONE Y". You can also press any input buttons. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly ...
... DIRECT is output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. The selected input appears on the receiver. TONE N". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. continued 25US ...SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. TONE Y". You can also press any input buttons. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly ...
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...the cursor to the next position. Tips • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver's display. connected to the TV jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band] 2...; Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO [VIDEO] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc...
...the cursor to the next position. Tips • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver's display. connected to the TV jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band] 2...; Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO [VIDEO] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc...