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...pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the AC outlet immediately. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer to them ... curtains, etc. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Excessive sound pressure from being walked on the apparatus. ENERGY STAR® is touched during the normal operation. The wide blade or the third prong ...
...pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the AC outlet immediately. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer to them ... curtains, etc. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Excessive sound pressure from being walked on the apparatus. ENERGY STAR® is touched during the normal operation. The wide blade or the third prong ...
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... 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 (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching ...sound fields to the initial settings 44 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 45 Presetting radio stations 47 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 49 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing the display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver...
... 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 (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching ...sound fields to the initial settings 44 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 45 Presetting radio stations 47 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 49 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 49 Changing the display 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Recording using the receiver...
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... displayed on the display (page 52). Name Function H DISPLAY Press to turn the receiver on /standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D Remote sensor E MASTER VOLUME F MUTING G DIMMER Function Press to select a sound field (page 39). Turn to headphones (page 57). 6US TUNING +/- L PHONES ...to adjust the volume level of the display. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on or off the sound temporarily. Receives signals from remote commander. I 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to turn off (page 23, 27, 28, 44). Press repeatedly to play back (page...
... displayed on the display (page 52). Name Function H DISPLAY Press to turn the receiver on /standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D Remote sensor E MASTER VOLUME F MUTING G DIMMER Function Press to select a sound field (page 39). Turn to headphones (page 57). 6US TUNING +/- L PHONES ...to adjust the volume level of the display. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on or off the sound temporarily. Receives signals from remote commander. I 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to turn off (page 23, 27, 28, 44). Press repeatedly to play back (page...
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... Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. I D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is decoding Dolby Digital signals. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 30). H SLEEP Lights up when the... sleep timer is set to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. button. L Front Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left ...
... Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. I D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is decoding Dolby Digital signals. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 30). H SLEEP Lights up when the... sleep timer is set to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. button. L Front Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left ...
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The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page ... ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US The image and the sound are output to a satellite tuner, DVD player or a Blu-ray disc player. HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a TV (page 18). Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT...
The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page ... ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks continued 9US The image and the sound are output to a satellite tuner, DVD player or a Blu-ray disc player. HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a TV (page 18). Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT...
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...F D.SKIP Press to start fast forward/rewind of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you want to store a station. Press to select a sound field. D 2CH Press to adjust the volume level of the buttons to select the component you press the input buttons (C). Name H AMP MENU I ...MEMORY ENTER J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). start playback of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. If you press any of the DVD player...
...F D.SKIP Press to start fast forward/rewind of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you want to store a station. Press to select a sound field. D 2CH Press to adjust the volume level of the buttons to select the component you press the input buttons (C). Name H AMP MENU I ...MEMORY ENTER J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). start playback of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. If you press any of the DVD player...
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... the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). select track numbers of the... TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. b)This button is intended to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Example of the button, refer to preset stations. - Use the tactile dots as an example only. preset/tune to ...
... the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). select track numbers of the... TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. b)This button is intended to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Example of the button, refer to preset stations. - Use the tactile dots as an example only. preset/tune to ...
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2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US F D A A I BD IN OUT ANTENNA AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT ...
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US F D A A I BD IN OUT ANTENNA AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT ...
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... connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be transmitted. Tip To output the sound of your components. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting ... input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of a playback component are being output to : - It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - turn on , neither video...
... connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be transmitted. Tip To output the sound of your components. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting ... input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of a playback component are being output to : - It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - turn on , neither video...
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... types of source. • Refer to - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of the multi channel surround sound, be able to the receiver. - Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place...
... types of source. • Refer to - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of the multi channel surround sound, be able to the receiver. - Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place...
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....1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this...
....1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this...
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..., see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround... also press any input buttons. The selected input appears on the display. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. The test tone is shown on the receiver. TONE Y".
..., see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 32). You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround... also press any input buttons. The selected input appears on the display. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component. The test tone is shown on the receiver. TONE Y".
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... to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to suit the music. You can select the sound field to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the... receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Refer to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to a Super Audio...
... to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to suit the music. You can select the sound field to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the... receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Refer to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to a Super Audio...
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... to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to page 39 for details. Tips • Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc... player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up properly. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the...
... to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to page 39 for details. Tips • Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc... player via a digital connection. - Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up properly. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the...
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... -6 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. STD, EFCT. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. R +1 to BAL. STD, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 39). For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. MAX EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC...."Naming preset stations" (page 48). TONE N BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. MIN, EFCT. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. R +8 CNT -...
... -6 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. STD, EFCT. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. R +1 to BAL. STD, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 39). For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. MAX EFCT. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC...."Naming preset stations" (page 48). TONE N BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. MIN, EFCT. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. R +8 CNT -...
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... and lets you want to the test tone from your listening position. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you view movies late at night at night. STD" is not compressed. • COMP. OFF The dynamic range is... dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to all sound fields.
... and lets you want to the test tone from your listening position. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you view movies late at night at night. STD" is not compressed. • COMP. OFF The dynamic range is... dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to all sound fields.
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... LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want . Note The receiver lets you select "HALL" for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. • EFCT. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page...
... LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want . Note The receiver lets you select "HALL" for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. • EFCT. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page...
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...AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUDIO menu parameters x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Naming preset stations" (page 48). This feature only functions ... will be output. • DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will be output. Select "4-TUNER" in the amplifier menus. For details...
...AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUDIO menu parameters x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Naming preset stations" (page 48). This feature only functions ... will be output. • DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will be output. Select "4-TUNER" in the amplifier menus. For details...
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... • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. • This parameter is valid only when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). VIDEO menu parameters x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video assign) Lets you assign the composite video...
... • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. • This parameter is valid only when you can use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the menus" (page 30). VIDEO menu parameters x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video assign) Lets you assign the composite video...
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...and outputs the LFE signals from the subwoofer. x FRT SPK (Front speakers) • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from other ... set to "NO", the front speakers are set the size and distance 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 front speakers (if set to "LARGE") ...
...and outputs the LFE signals from the subwoofer. x FRT SPK (Front speakers) • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from other ... set to "NO", the front speakers are set the size and distance 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 front speakers (if set to "LARGE") ...