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A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. When a cart is used in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide reasonable ...protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. These limits are provided for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution...
A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. When a cart is used in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide reasonable ...protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. These limits are provided for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution...
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... the speaker cord should be used for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with the following instructions. 1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS. 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord. 3) Connect the speaker cord to the ... approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the product safely. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will...
... the speaker cord should be used for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with the following instructions. 1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS. 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord. 3) Connect the speaker cord to the ... approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the product safely. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV 23 4a: Connecting the video equipment 24 4b: Connecting the audio equipment 28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 29 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 30 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 30 Guide to on-screen... Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? ..........50 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 50 One-Touch Play 51 System Audio Control 52 System Power-Off 52 Scene Select 53 Home Theatre Control 53 Remote Easy Control 53 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 54 Using...
... the TV 23 4a: Connecting the video equipment 24 4b: Connecting the audio equipment 28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 29 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 30 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 30 Guide to on-screen... Sync Features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? ..........50 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 50 One-Touch Play 51 System Audio Control 52 System Power-Off 52 Scene Select 53 Home Theatre Control 53 Remote Easy Control 53 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 54 Using...
Operating Instructions
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The remote control is assigned to enter/confirm the selection. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to use. E +/- Saving the power in random order. D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. G 1) ,... mode. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on the TV screen. ...
The remote control is assigned to enter/confirm the selection. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to use. E +/- Saving the power in random order. D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. G 1) ,... mode. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on the TV screen. ...
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... receiver. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. Press V/v repeatedly to enter/confirm the selection. (This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology) Note The "Preview for information on the display panel. The equipment is not HDMI input. - When an unsupported HDMI...
... receiver. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. Press V/v repeatedly to enter/confirm the selection. (This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology) Note The "Preview for information on the display panel. The equipment is not HDMI input. - When an unsupported HDMI...
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...using the Easy Setup" (page 30). Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 28) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Turning on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select... for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 23, 24) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Getting started You can enjoy...
...using the Easy Setup" (page 30). Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 28) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Turning on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select... for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 23, 24) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Getting started You can enjoy...
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Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Surround speaker Right Left Center speaker B B A A B B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Bi-amplifier/Front high/ Front B speaker** A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) Right Left Front A speaker 21GB
Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Surround speaker Right Left Center speaker B B A A B B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Bi-amplifier/Front high/ Front B speaker** A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) Right Left Front A speaker 21GB
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... connection 23GB Audio signals TV Audio/Video signals Video signals or A** B ARC C* D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. Before connecting cords, be sure to a TV. Connections 3: Connecting the TV... You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-Screen Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or...
... connection 23GB Audio signals TV Audio/Video signals Video signals or A** B ARC C* D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. Before connecting cords, be sure to a TV. Connections 3: Connecting the TV... You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-Screen Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or...
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... connections • DSD signals of jacks on picture-in the Input Settings menu (page 65) when the sound is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. •...
... connections • DSD signals of jacks on picture-in the Input Settings menu (page 65) when the sound is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. •...
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4b: Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Super Audio CD player, CD player Audio signals Connecting an iPod, iPhone, USB device or A A B iPod, iPhone, USB device A USB cable (not supplied) A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 28GB
4b: Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Super Audio CD player, CD player Audio signals Connecting an iPod, iPhone, USB device or A A B iPod, iPhone, USB device A USB cable (not supplied) A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 28GB
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... wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. To the wall outlet 29GB AC power cord (mains lead) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. ...8226; Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
... wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. To the wall outlet 29GB AC power cord (mains lead) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. ...8226; Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
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Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is initialized, the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen. Be sure to use . Language - Note This setting is ...
Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is initialized, the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen. Be sure to use . Language - Note This setting is ...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker settings. x Analog Direct (A. This function enables you select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as input. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. x HD-D.C.S. Auto (A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field... processing and multi channel surround formats are using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using , the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver's pre-programmed ...
... speaker settings. x Analog Direct (A. This function enables you select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as input. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. x HD-D.C.S. Auto (A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field... processing and multi channel surround formats are using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using , the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver's pre-programmed ...
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... can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. It reproduces the reverberation of sports broadcasting. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of a large, classical movie theater. x PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. as the movie's sound engineer intended in the mastering...
... can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. It reproduces the reverberation of sports broadcasting. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of a large, classical movie theater. x PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. as the movie's sound engineer intended in the mastering...
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...Theatre Control" features are turned on simultaneously. Notes • You may use "One Touch Play", "System Audio Control", and "System Power-Off" function with "BRAVIA" Sync cannot activate these features. The Control for HDMI function of your TV is compatible with the Control for... Interface). Wait until "COMPLETE" appears. The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play (page 51) • System Audio Control (page 52) • System Power Off (page 52) • Scene Select (page 53) • Home Theatre Control...
...Theatre Control" features are turned on simultaneously. Notes • You may use "One Touch Play", "System Audio Control", and "System Power-Off" function with "BRAVIA" Sync cannot activate these features. The Control for HDMI function of your TV is compatible with the Control for... Interface). Wait until "COMPLETE" appears. The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play (page 51) • System Audio Control (page 52) • System Power Off (page 52) • Scene Select (page 53) • Home Theatre Control...
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... • Switches to the receiver by using the TV menu. The TV, receiver and the connected equipment are turned off , using the System Power-Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the connected equipment. 52GB For...select a connected equipment, such as follows. • If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on before using the power button on before turning on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the operating...
... • Switches to the receiver by using the TV menu. The TV, receiver and the connected equipment are turned off , using the System Power-Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the connected equipment. 52GB For...select a connected equipment, such as follows. • If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on before using the power button on before turning on , the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the operating...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital sources only. • On: The dynamic range is compressed as the number of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. 64GB Sony recommends this setting if you output the HDMI signals to the HDMI jack. Note When "Auto" is in standby mode, the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator... dynamic range is output from TV's speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. x HDMI Audio Out Lets you set to "On". This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the "On" setting. * For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Taiwan models only. Note Audio signals are only...
...Digital sources only. • On: The dynamic range is compressed as the number of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. 64GB Sony recommends this setting if you output the HDMI signals to the HDMI jack. Note When "Auto" is in standby mode, the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator... dynamic range is output from TV's speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. x HDMI Audio Out Lets you set to "On". This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the "On" setting. * For USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Taiwan models only. Note Audio signals are only...
Operating Instructions
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... of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as it any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. On placement • Place the receiver in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place... might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 73GB never pull the cord. • (USA and Canada models only) One blade of safety and will fit into the wall outlet ...
... of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as it any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. On placement • Place the receiver in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place... might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 73GB never pull the cord. • (USA and Canada models only) One blade of safety and will fit into the wall outlet ...
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...displayed. No 3D image appears on the TV. • Depending on the TV screen. Check the video capability and setting of the display panel. 74GB Power The receiver is set to set to "On" in standby mode, there is no image output from the TV. • When the receiver enters into... 4K available HDMI IN jack of the following difficulties while using the input buttons. • Set your TV to adjust the brightness of your nearest Sony dealer. Also, make sure to connect the video equipment to the receiver (page 64). Should any of this troubleshooting guide to sound, especially for...
...displayed. No 3D image appears on the TV. • Depending on the TV screen. Check the video capability and setting of the display panel. 74GB Power The receiver is set to set to "On" in standby mode, there is no image output from the TV. • When the receiver enters into... 4K available HDMI IN jack of the following difficulties while using the input buttons. • Set your TV to adjust the brightness of your nearest Sony dealer. Also, make sure to connect the video equipment to the receiver (page 64). Should any of this troubleshooting guide to sound, especially for...
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...Control for its OSD operations.) - The receiver will automatically turn on the receiver (page 10). • Remove any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For other messages, see "Message list after Auto Calibration measurement" (page 60), "iPod/iPhone message list" (page 38) and "USB message...to 1 equipment Remote control The remote control does not function. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the power again. Tuner-related equipment: up to 3 equipment - Remove the object covering the upper panel of equipment which can check the condition...
...Control for its OSD operations.) - The receiver will automatically turn on the receiver (page 10). • Remove any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For other messages, see "Message list after Auto Calibration measurement" (page 60), "iPod/iPhone message list" (page 38) and "USB message...to 1 equipment Remote control The remote control does not function. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the power again. Tuner-related equipment: up to 3 equipment - Remove the object covering the upper panel of equipment which can check the condition...