Operating Instructions
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... the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29 Selecting the speaker pattern 30 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 31 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE 35 Basic Operations Playback 36 Viewing information on the display panel 37 Recording ... for the "BRAVIA" Sync 48 Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies with the...
... the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29 Selecting the speaker pattern 30 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 31 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE 35 Basic Operations Playback 36 Viewing information on the display panel 37 Recording ... for the "BRAVIA" Sync 48 Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies with the...
Operating Instructions
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D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. F DISPLAY Views information on the input signal .../standby) Turns the receiver on . Selects preset stations. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to the previous menu. Adjust the volume level of the display panel in 3 levels. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to activate the buttons printed in pink...When "CTRL.HDMI" is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset ...
D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. F DISPLAY Views information on the input signal .../standby) Turns the receiver on . Selects preset stations. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to the previous menu. Adjust the volume level of the display panel in 3 levels. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to activate the buttons printed in pink...When "CTRL.HDMI" is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset ...
Operating Instructions
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... result is selected. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in the path between each speaker and the receiver.* • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the front high speakers cannot be adjusted. DIRECT" is not utilized when "A. However, you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items: • Set up...
... result is selected. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in the path between each speaker and the receiver.* • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the front high speakers cannot be adjusted. DIRECT" is not utilized when "A. However, you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items: • Set up...
Operating Instructions
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... "LEVEL", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the test tone from each speaker flat. • ENGINEER Sets to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. • FRONT.REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. • OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off. TONE", then...
... "LEVEL", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the test tone from each speaker flat. • ENGINEER Sets to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. • FRONT.REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. • OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off. TONE", then...
Operating Instructions
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... input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. When a test tone is not output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you selected "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels. or 2 +/-. Make sure that the speaker connections and the pattern match correctly. 36GB Basic Operations Playback Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER...
... input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. When a test tone is not output from each speaker. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you selected "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels. or 2 +/-. Make sure that the speaker connections and the pattern match correctly. 36GB Basic Operations Playback Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER...
Operating Instructions
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... B/b to select the correct character. 6 Press . to select "NAME IN", then press or b. For details, see page 43. It is registered. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you entered is more recognizable having the equipment named on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "SYSTEM", then press or b. 4 Press...
... B/b to select the correct character. 6 Press . to select "NAME IN", then press or b. For details, see page 43. It is registered. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you entered is more recognizable having the equipment named on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "SYSTEM", then press or b. 4 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... left /right speakers only. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. You can select one of movie theaters into your home. x A.F.D. However, sound may not be adjusted. DIRECT (Analog...to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for output to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any adjustment. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want. SOUND FIELD +/- x A. DIRECT" when...
... left /right speakers only. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. You can select one of movie theaters into your home. x A.F.D. However, sound may not be adjusted. DIRECT (Analog...to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for output to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any adjustment. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want. SOUND FIELD +/- x A. DIRECT" when...
Operating Instructions
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... TV volume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver's volume simultaneously. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • ... input. When you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers. • When you set to on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound... the sound/image from connected equipment. Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the TV. • When "CTRL...
... TV volume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver's volume simultaneously. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • ... input. When you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers. • When you set to on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound... the sound/image from connected equipment. Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the TV. • When "CTRL...
Operating Instructions
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... +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE -10 dB to "LARGE". 56GB a)Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. d)You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF For ... [AUDIO] (page 59) VIDEO [VIDEO] (page 59) HDMI [HDMI] (page 60) SYSTEM [SYSTEM] (page 60) Parameters [Display] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language...
... +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE -10 dB to "LARGE". 56GB a)Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. d)You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF For ... [AUDIO] (page 59) VIDEO [VIDEO] (page 59) HDMI [HDMI] (page 60) SYSTEM [SYSTEM] (page 60) Parameters [Display] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language...
Operating Instructions
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...and provide a very natural compression. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the speakers connected to the test tone from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. SPEAKER menu You can adjust the size and distance of the soundtrack. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is...x T. x FL LVL, FR LVL, CNT LVL, SL LVL, SR LVL, SB LVL, SBL LVL, SBR LVL, LH LVL, RH LVL, SW LVL You can adjust each speaker's level (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high). • LARGE If you select the...
...and provide a very natural compression. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the speakers connected to the test tone from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. SPEAKER menu You can adjust the size and distance of the soundtrack. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is...x T. x FL LVL, FR LVL, CNT LVL, SL LVL, SR LVL, SB LVL, SBL LVL, SBR LVL, LH LVL, RH LVL, SW LVL You can adjust each speaker's level (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high). • LARGE If you select the...
Operating Instructions
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... are often somewhat reverberant but prefer not to have a certain amount of the surround speakers. • When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center, surround, and front high speakers are kept to cut them to "LARGE" if you adjust the distance from that has less reverberation. • STUDIO In STUDIO type, effects...
... are often somewhat reverberant but prefer not to have a certain amount of the surround speakers. • When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center, surround, and front high speakers are kept to cut them to "LARGE" if you adjust the distance from that has less reverberation. • STUDIO In STUDIO type, effects...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver will be output. • SUB Sound of the sub language will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the front speakers. AUDIO menu You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the broadcast signal. Advanced Operations 59GB Notes • This parameter is selected. Lets you... or a projector. • This function does not work when "A. EQ menu You can adjust settings for Dolby Digital sources. • MAIN/SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right...
...receiver will be output. • SUB Sound of the sub language will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the front speakers. AUDIO menu You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the broadcast signal. Advanced Operations 59GB Notes • This parameter is selected. Lets you... or a projector. • This function does not work when "A. EQ menu You can adjust settings for Dolby Digital sources. • MAIN/SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right...
Operating Instructions
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...menu. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. you remedy the problem. TONE" in the LEVEL menu (page 35). • Adjust the speaker level (page 54). • Check that the subwoofer is not reproduced. • Check that sound... is output from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of more than 48 kHz are set to the receiver ...
...menu. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. you remedy the problem. TONE" in the LEVEL menu (page 35). • Adjust the speaker level (page 54). • Check that the subwoofer is not reproduced. • Check that sound... is output from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of more than 48 kHz are set to the receiver ...
Operating Instructions
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...Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Check the INPUT MODE (page 51). • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the level parameters using the LEVEL menu. Turn off the receiver. There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected... to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. • Make sure "PASS.THRU" is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet...
...Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Check the INPUT MODE (page 51). • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the level parameters using the LEVEL menu. Turn off the receiver. There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected... to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. • Make sure "PASS.THRU" is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet...