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... being reproduced. "OPT" also lights up when SAT input is selected if INPUT MODE is set to indicate the current input. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), ... SW LFE LCR SL S SR OPT HDMI DTS COAX 5 56 MEMORY PLI I D.RANGE MONO SLEEP ST D q; 9 8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to tune in radio stations (page 45...
... being reproduced. "OPT" also lights up when SAT input is selected if INPUT MODE is set to indicate the current input. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), ... SW LFE LCR SL S SR OPT HDMI DTS COAX 5 56 MEMORY PLI I D.RANGE MONO SLEEP ST D q; 9 8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when subwoofer selection is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to tune in radio stations (page 45...
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... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack...
... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack...
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... MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a jack subwoofer (page 14). RM-AAU020 wa w; MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV ...CH - Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a TV or projector (page 15, 18). You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner. Remote commander ...
... MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a jack subwoofer (page 14). RM-AAU020 wa w; MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV ...CH - Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a TV or projector (page 15, 18). You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a DVD VIDEO IN/ player, TV, or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner. Remote commander ...
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...channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. preset/tune to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Getting Started 1:...DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently...
...channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. preset/tune to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Getting Started 1:...DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently...
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... OUT DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN DVD AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural 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...
... OUT DVD IN MONITOR OUT NENT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO IN DVD AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural 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...
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.... Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver. - Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV or projector...
.... Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver. - Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV or projector...
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... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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
... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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
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... OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio...
... OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio...
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... the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. 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. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. ... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US It is not ...
... the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. 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. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. ... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US It is not ...
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... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US Tip All...
... IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 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) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US Tip All...
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... AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup...details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 53). • You can also rename the VIDEO input so that you can be displayed on the receiver's display. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to connect a component which has analog jacks such as possible. Connecting components with analog video and ...
... AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup...details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 53). • You can also rename the VIDEO input so that you can be displayed on the receiver's display. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to connect a component which has analog jacks such as possible. Connecting components with analog video and ...
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...when ANALOG DIRECT is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. .../HOME Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select a component. TONE N". The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also press any input buttons. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the display during adjustment. 7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select ...
...when ANALOG DIRECT is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. .../HOME Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING MASTER VOL +/- 1 Press the input button to select a component. TONE N". The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also press any input buttons. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the display during adjustment. 7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select ...
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... balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. TONE N BAL. EFCT. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [...MONO FM AUTO For details, see page 29. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. STD, COMP. N, A.V.SYNC. 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. OFF, COMP. MIN,...
... balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. TONE N BAL. EFCT. Y DUAL M A.V.SYNC. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [...MONO FM AUTO For details, see page 29. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. STD, COMP. N, A.V.SYNC. 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. OFF, COMP. MIN,...
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... enacts light compression. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you want to adjust the balance...
... enacts light compression. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you want to adjust the balance...
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... If the sound is set to "NO", the front speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "LARGE". When the subwoofer is distorted, or you feel a lack of the menus" (page 30). Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. The sound of the center channel..."LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are automatically set to "LARGE") or subwoofer. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will be output from the front speakers. • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or...
... If the sound is set to "NO", the front speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "LARGE". When the subwoofer is distorted, or you feel a lack of the menus" (page 30). Select "7-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. The sound of the center channel..."LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are automatically set to "LARGE") or subwoofer. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will be output from the front speakers. • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or...
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... are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the tone to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that speaker. For details, see page 30. If the overall sound level is ...the bass signal from that speaker, set the surround speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE".
... are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the tone to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that speaker. For details, see page 30. If the overall sound level is ...the bass signal from that speaker, set the surround speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE".
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...frequency of overdubbed or old movies. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Outputs 2 channel...II Movie mode decoding. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby...
...frequency of overdubbed or old movies. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Outputs 2 channel...II Movie mode decoding. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to the subwoofer when there is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby...
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...MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. AUTO". Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if - or press A.F.D. the portable audio is selected. - Tips • You can identity the encoding format of the sound fields... • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will be output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu. signals with DCS mark use...
...MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. AUTO". Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if - or press A.F.D. the portable audio is selected. - Tips • You can identity the encoding format of the sound fields... • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will be output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu. signals with DCS mark use...
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...AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the operating instructions supplied with the arrow... mark facing towards the arrow mark on the receiver. For details, refer to the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...
...AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A A To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the operating instructions supplied with the arrow... mark facing towards the arrow mark on the receiver. For details, refer to the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...
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...data should be quantified. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. Old movies encoded in the ...surround. Center and mono surround information is expressed as a sampling frequency of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2...
...data should be quantified. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. Old movies encoded in the ...surround. Center and mono surround information is expressed as a sampling frequency of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2...