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Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23, 26) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27) COAXIAL IN jack (page 28) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 29) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 29) C SPEAKERS section (page 21) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 23, 27) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 23). D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 23, 27, 28) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 21) 13GB
Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23, 26) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27) COAXIAL IN jack (page 28) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 29) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 29) C SPEAKERS section (page 21) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 23, 27) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 23). D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 23, 27, 28) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 21) 13GB
Operating Instructions
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...(Right) F Surround back speaker (Left)* G Surround back speaker (Right)* H Front high speaker (Left)* I Front high speaker (Right)* J Subwoofer * You cannot use up to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 5.1 channel speaker system 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. • 7.1 channel speaker placement Place the surround back speakers as shown in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format. • 6.1 channel...
...(Right) F Surround back speaker (Left)* G Surround back speaker (Right)* H Front high speaker (Left)* I Front high speaker (Right)* J Subwoofer * You cannot use up to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 5.1 channel speaker system 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. • 7.1 channel speaker placement Place the surround back speakers as shown in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format. • 6.1 channel...
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Place the front high speakers - at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height. 20˚ ± 5˚ Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers. at an angle between 25° to 35°. - 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can place it wherever you want. 20GB
Place the front high speakers - at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height. 20˚ ± 5˚ Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers. at an angle between 25° to 35°. - 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can place it wherever you want. 20GB
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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 Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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...you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. Make sure that metal ...fittings of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo...
...you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. Make sure that metal ...fittings of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo...
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...or turn up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 57). 32GB Connect the headphones. Press ?/1. - When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of 6 ohms or higher. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be...level. - Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your seating position and set it to off (deactivated). Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is often on the characteristics of the speaker.) • When you can set up the optimizer microphone. For details, see "...
...or turn up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 57). 32GB Connect the headphones. Press ?/1. - When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of 6 ohms or higher. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be...level. - Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your seating position and set it to off (deactivated). Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is often on the characteristics of the speaker.) • When you can set up the optimizer microphone. For details, see "...
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...software you want . • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on precise response measurement data of the receiver. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to select the sound field you want . ...Sound Field", then press . 3 Select the sound field you are downmixed to 2 channel analog input. DIRECT) You can be output from the subwoofer. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to 2 channels. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is based on the receiver....
...software you want . • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on precise response measurement data of the receiver. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to select the sound field you want . ...Sound Field", then press . 3 Select the sound field you are downmixed to 2 channel analog input. DIRECT) You can be output from the subwoofer. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to 2 channels. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is based on the receiver....
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...in the following cases. - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which a vertical equipment is set to a 2 channel signal. PLIIx Movie/Music is available only when the... not work when the speaker pattern is applied, and gives a dimension of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as CDs. Enjoying Sound Effects x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting...
...in the following cases. - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which a vertical equipment is set to a 2 channel signal. PLIIx Movie/Music is available only when the... not work when the speaker pattern is applied, and gives a dimension of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as CDs. Enjoying Sound Effects x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting...
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... Mode", then press . 3 Select "On" or "Off", then press . Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if - For details, see "Calibration Type" (page 60). Using the Night Mode function This function allows you want after performing the Auto Calibration. Note This... function does not work when "Analog Direct" is being used with other sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of "Bass" or "Treble", then press . 4 Adjust...
... Mode", then press . 3 Select "On" or "Off", then press . Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if - For details, see "Calibration Type" (page 60). Using the Night Mode function This function allows you want after performing the Auto Calibration. Note This... function does not work when "Analog Direct" is being used with other sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of "Bass" or "Treble", then press . 4 Adjust...
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... Theatre Control"-compatible TV is recognized as "Tuner (AV AMP)" by the TV. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of your TV must be able to access a broadband service. Correspondence table Scene setting on your TV's remote control. Auto A.F.D. Scene...
... Theatre Control"-compatible TV is recognized as "Tuner (AV AMP)" by the TV. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of your TV must be able to access a broadband service. Correspondence table Scene setting on your TV's remote control. Auto A.F.D. Scene...
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Test Tone Distance Unit Night Mode Equalizer Sound Field A/V Sync. Range Comp. Control for HDMI Pass Through HDMI Audio Out Subwoofer Level Fast View Input Mode Input Edit Audio Input Assign Name In Language Auto Standby Full Flat Engineer Front Ref. Off Level Distance Size* feet ...
Test Tone Distance Unit Night Mode Equalizer Sound Field A/V Sync. Range Comp. Control for HDMI Pass Through HDMI Audio Out Subwoofer Level Fast View Input Mode Input Edit Audio Input Assign Name In Language Auto Standby Full Flat Engineer Front Ref. Off Level Distance Size* feet ...
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... receiver. Warning 43 The distance and position of the front speakers are connected to the PHONES jack on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results may be able to achieve better results if you continue to use the receiver with high noise level detection.... HIGH/FRONT B R terminals. Display and explanation Warning 41 Warning 42 The input 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. ...
... receiver. Warning 43 The distance and position of the front speakers are connected to the PHONES jack on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results may be able to achieve better results if you continue to use the receiver with high noise level detection.... HIGH/FRONT B R terminals. Display and explanation Warning 41 Warning 42 The input 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. ...
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... BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals, select "Off". x Manual Setup Lets you adjust each speaker You can adjust the level from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set up the speakers again. You can adjust the distance from the seating position, then press . 2 Select the parameter ... the seating position to each speaker's level (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left /right, subwoofer). 1 Select the speaker which you want to "Large" in the Speaker Settings menu. To adjust the size of the selected speaker, then press .
... BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals, select "Off". x Manual Setup Lets you adjust each speaker You can adjust the level from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set up the speakers again. You can adjust the distance from the seating position, then press . 2 Select the parameter ... the seating position to each speaker's level (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left /right, subwoofer). 1 Select the speaker which you want to "Large" in the Speaker Settings menu. To adjust the size of the selected speaker, then press .
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... all speakers at the same time, press 2 +/-. Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. If the overall sound level is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, ... are also automatically set them to "Large" if you want to adjust the speaker level, then press . 5 Adjust the level of all speakers to the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. x Test Tone Lets you do not use MASTER VOLUME on the "Test Tone" screen. Tips • The "Large" and...
... all speakers at the same time, press 2 +/-. Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. If the overall sound level is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, ... are also automatically set them to "Large" if you want to adjust the speaker level, then press . 5 Adjust the level of all speakers to the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. x Test Tone Lets you do not use MASTER VOLUME on the "Test Tone" screen. Tips • The "Large" and...
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... the jacks. 1 Select "Name In", then press . 2 Select the input you entered is assigned independently. • Auto: Automatically sets the level to the Listen menu. x Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the receiver. x Language Lets you connect equipment to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are not available... or +10 dB, depending on the screen. • English • French • German • Spanish Adjusting Settings 65GB You can adjust the settings of the subwoofer to both the Watch and Listen menus.
... the jacks. 1 Select "Name In", then press . 2 Select the input you entered is assigned independently. • Auto: Automatically sets the level to the Listen menu. x Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the receiver. x Language Lets you connect equipment to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are not available... or +10 dB, depending on the screen. • English • French • German • Spanish Adjusting Settings 65GB You can adjust the settings of the subwoofer to both the Watch and Listen menus.
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... +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) Surround back right speaker levelb) [SBR LEVEL] Front left high speaker levelb) [LH LEVEL] Front right high speaker levelb) [RH LEVEL] Subwoofer levelb) [SW LEVEL] SBR -10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) LH -10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) RH -10.0 dB to...
... +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) Surround back right speaker levelb) [SBR LEVEL] Front left high speaker levelb) [LH LEVEL] Front right high speaker levelb) [RH LEVEL] Subwoofer levelb) [SW LEVEL] SBR -10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) LH -10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) RH -10.0 dB to...
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Menu [Display] Input settings [] Surround settings [] EQ settings [] Tuner settings [] Audio settings [] Parameters [Display] Subwoofer distanceb) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST. TYP] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset ...
Menu [Display] Input settings [] Surround settings [] EQ settings [] Tuner settings [] Audio settings [] Parameters [Display] Subwoofer distanceb) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST. TYP] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset ...
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... [] Control for HDMI [CTRL: HDMI] Pass Through [PASS THRU] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF ONg), AUTO, OFF HDMI audio out [AUDIO OUT] AMP, TV+AMP HDMI subwoofer level [SW LEVEL] SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB Fast view [FAST VIEW] AUTO, OFF System settings [] Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] STBY ON...
... [] Control for HDMI [CTRL: HDMI] Pass Through [PASS THRU] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF ONg), AUTO, OFF HDMI audio out [AUDIO OUT] AMP, TV+AMP HDMI subwoofer level [SW LEVEL] SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB Fast view [FAST VIEW] AUTO, OFF System settings [] Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] STBY ON...
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... may not be available from each speaker correctly, using the "Auto Calibration" or "Speaker Pattern" in the Speaker Settings menu. Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your choice (page 35). • When you want to listen to... discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX information. • Check that all equipment are turned on the receiver to select the equipment of your subwoofer. • Depending on both the receiver and the equipment. Check the connection of the front speaker which equipment is selected, or only a ...
... may not be available from each speaker correctly, using the "Auto Calibration" or "Speaker Pattern" in the Speaker Settings menu. Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your choice (page 35). • When you want to listen to... discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX information. • Check that all equipment are turned on the receiver to select the equipment of your subwoofer. • Depending on both the receiver and the equipment. Check the connection of the front speaker which equipment is selected, or only a ...
Operating Instructions
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... kilohms S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4)) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz...
... kilohms S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4)) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz...