Operating Instructions
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...Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 60 Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 61 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 41 Playing an iPhone/iPod 43 Playing a USB device 46 Recording using the receiver 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning 50 Receiving RDS broadcasts 51 (Europe model only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 52 Resetting sound fields to the default settings...
...Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 60 Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign 61 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 41 Playing an iPhone/iPod 43 Playing a USB device 46 Recording using the receiver 48 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning 50 Receiving RDS broadcasts 51 (Europe model only) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 52 Resetting sound fields to the default settings...
Operating Instructions
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...: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is not selected. DIRECT" is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. AUTO SW LCR SL SR LFE B SW Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. COAX The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" or "OPT", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 60). F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal...
...: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is not selected. DIRECT" is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. AUTO SW LCR SL SR LFE B SW Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. COAX The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" or "OPT", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 60). F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal...
Operating Instructions
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... the display panel. L MENU/HOME Press AMP (Y), then press MENU/HOME to display the menu to restore the sound. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to enter/confirm the selection. Adjust the volume level of all speakers at a specified time. Press MUTING or again to operate the receiver. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays and selects items from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). Selects preset stations. or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to control Sony equipment...
... the display panel. L MENU/HOME Press AMP (Y), then press MENU/HOME to display the menu to restore the sound. O SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to enter/confirm the selection. Adjust the volume level of all speakers at a specified time. Press MUTING or again to operate the receiver. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays and selects items from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). Selects preset stations. or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to control Sony equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/VIDEO 2, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+/PROG+/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. continued 15GB Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. ENT/MEM Enters the selections. L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. T GUIDE or Display the on the TV screen when the color buttons are being received. - The function of more...
... you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/VIDEO 2, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+/PROG+/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. continued 15GB Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. ENT/MEM Enters the selections. L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. T GUIDE or Display the on the TV screen when the color buttons are being received. - The function of more...
Operating Instructions
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... your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Select the connection according to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the receiver by...
... your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Select the connection according to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the receiver by...
Operating Instructions
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... to set the sound output jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to a TV via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the receiver. Be sure to turn the receiver on the TV screen may not be output from the speakers connected to "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial...
... to set the sound output jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to a TV via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the receiver. Be sure to turn the receiver on the TV screen may not be output from the speakers connected to "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may need to be at certain settings before you cannot play back a 3D-compatible content. • Depending on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are not output. • Be sure to turn the receiver...
... Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may need to be at certain settings before you cannot play back a 3D-compatible content. • Depending on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are not output. • Be sure to turn the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... Receiver Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be measured. 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 35GB Use a stool or tripod so that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set it to off automatically. • The correct measurements may be performed when special speakers, such as your ears. Turn...
... Receiver Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be measured. 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 35GB Use a stool or tripod so that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set it to off automatically. • The correct measurements may be performed when special speakers, such as your ears. Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. - Connect the headphones. - Press V/v to enjoy the surround sound. Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration again. appears on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of a speaker ("Large"/"Small") is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration again to select "Warning" in step 7 in "Performing Auto Calibration" (page 36). continued 37GB Change the volume level...
... remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. - Connect the headphones. - Press V/v to enjoy the surround sound. Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration again. appears on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of a speaker ("Large"/"Small") is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration again to select "Warning" in step 7 in "Performing Auto Calibration" (page 36). continued 37GB Change the volume level...
Operating Instructions
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... stereo sources such as CDs. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as CDs. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. continued 53GB HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music...
... stereo sources such as CDs. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as CDs. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. continued 53GB HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver to a 2 channel signal. DIRECT"). x HP DIR (HP (Direct)) This mode is set to "Small". - DIRECT" is selected. However, the sound will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no sound is ideal for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/- or press A.F.D. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with surround back speaker(s). - "A. AUDIO" is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to 2 channels except LFE signals...
... receiver to a 2 channel signal. DIRECT"). x HP DIR (HP (Direct)) This mode is set to "Small". - DIRECT" is selected. However, the sound will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no sound is ideal for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/- or press A.F.D. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with surround back speaker(s). - "A. AUDIO" is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to 2 channels except LFE signals...
Operating Instructions
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... change the TV's input. The sound field switches to turn off the TV. For details, refer to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu will momentarily loose the sound output. To return to the operating instructions of the TV, or the Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing the remote control towards the TV. TV "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB Turning off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER...
... change the TV's input. The sound field switches to turn off the TV. For details, refer to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu will momentarily loose the sound output. To return to the operating instructions of the TV, or the Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing the remote control towards the TV. TV "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB Turning off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER...
Operating Instructions
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... switch to the receiver. Adjusting Settings 69GB Notes • This function does not work when TUNER input is no signals are detected. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is in the standby mode. In this case, select "AMP". • When you select the input that of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. • OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is also in stereo as that you have assigned...
... switch to the receiver. Adjusting Settings 69GB Notes • This function does not work when TUNER input is no signals are detected. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is in the standby mode. In this case, select "AMP". • When you select the input that of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. • OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is also in stereo as that you have assigned...
Operating Instructions
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... dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Naming preset stations (Name Input)" (page 51). ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF Video settings [] Video input assignment [V. d)"FEET" for HDMI [] [CTRL.HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON Pass Through ON, AUTO, OFF OFF [PASS.THRU] Audio out [AUDIO.OUT] AMP, TV+AMP AMP HDMI input assignment [H. as sound field. Adjusting Settings continued 73GB Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Surround settings Effect levelf) [] [EFFECT...
... dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Naming preset stations (Name Input)" (page 51). ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF Video settings [] Video input assignment [V. d)"FEET" for HDMI [] [CTRL.HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON Pass Through ON, AUTO, OFF OFF [PASS.THRU] Audio out [AUDIO.OUT] AMP, TV+AMP AMP HDMI input assignment [H. as sound field. Adjusting Settings continued 73GB Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Surround settings Effect levelf) [] [EFFECT...
Operating Instructions
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...)a) DVD player 3 (command mode DVD1) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) VCR (command mode VTR3)c) 5 CD player 6 DSS (Digital Satellite 7 Receiver)d)/Euro Digital Satellite Receivere) a)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. or 2 -, press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 Release all buttons. The input buttons are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. d)USA and Canada models only. Resetting the input buttons INPUT/ ?/1 MASTER...
...)a) DVD player 3 (command mode DVD1) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) VCR (command mode VTR3)c) 5 CD player 6 DSS (Digital Satellite 7 Receiver)d)/Euro Digital Satellite Receivere) a)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. or 2 -, press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 Release all buttons. The input buttons are operated with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. d)USA and Canada models only. Resetting the input buttons INPUT/ ?/1 MASTER...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver correctly. If both channels are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this troubleshooting guide to verify that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check that sound is output from the subwoofer. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using "Test Tone" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs...
... the receiver correctly. If both channels are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this troubleshooting guide to verify that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check that sound is output from the subwoofer. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using "Test Tone" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs...
Operating Instructions
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... the audio input jacks for that equipment. • Check that the cord(s) used . • Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to select the equipment of your audio equipment away from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with alcohol. Turn off the receiver. There is from the last HDMI equipment selection...
... the audio input jacks for that equipment. • Check that the cord(s) used . • Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to select the equipment of your audio equipment away from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with alcohol. Turn off the receiver. There is from the last HDMI equipment selection...
Operating Instructions
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... conversion cable for that the equipment is connected correctly. • Select the source equipment using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio equipment away from the TV. • Assign the equipment video input correctly. • The input signal should be same as the input function when you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may need to set the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu...
... conversion cable for that the equipment is connected correctly. • Select the source equipment using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio equipment away from the TV. • Assign the equipment video input correctly. • The input signal should be same as the input function when you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may need to set the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu...
Operating Instructions
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... standby mode, image is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the receiver (page 68). Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set to "ON" in . • Check that the frequency appears on the display panel...
... standby mode, image is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the receiver (page 68). Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set to "ON" in . • Check that the frequency appears on the display panel...
Operating Instructions
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... input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the speakers, or the receiver is a malfunction, a message appears on the power again. Check the iPhone/iPod or USB device, then unplug it and turn off after a few seconds. Additional Information 83GB Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 4 equipment - The receiver will automatically turn on the display panel. PROTECT Irregular current is output...
... input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the speakers, or the receiver is a malfunction, a message appears on the power again. Check the iPhone/iPod or USB device, then unplug it and turn off after a few seconds. Additional Information 83GB Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 4 equipment - The receiver will automatically turn on the display panel. PROTECT Irregular current is output...