Operating Instructions
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As the main plug is used , use this apparatus to rain or moisture. Excessive sound pressure from the mains, connect the unit to persons. For customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for ... third prong are located on the rear of the unit. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with liquids, such as radiators, heat...
As the main plug is used , use this apparatus to rain or moisture. Excessive sound pressure from the mains, connect the unit to persons. For customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for ... third prong are located on the rear of the unit. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with liquids, such as radiators, heat...
Operating Instructions
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...parts 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the audio components.........23 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 32 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 32 7: Connecting the AC power ... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync)........ 59 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return...
...parts 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the audio components.........23 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 32 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 32 7: Connecting the AC power ... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync)........ 59 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return...
Operating Instructions
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... microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) 7GB RM-AAP050 (Models of area code U2 only) - Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 69 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 69 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 71 Using a bi-amplifier connection 71 Using the setting menu...
... microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) 7GB RM-AAP050 (Models of area code U2 only) - Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 69 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 69 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 71 Using a bi-amplifier connection 71 Using the setting menu...
Operating Instructions
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... "BI-AMP" (page 71). RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). L LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the Linear PCM signals. AUTO SW LCR LFE SL... SR 10GB Q LFE Lights up when the receiver tunes in . LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front...
... "BI-AMP" (page 71). RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). L LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the Linear PCM signals. AUTO SW LCR LFE SL... SR 10GB Q LFE Lights up when the receiver tunes in . LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front...
Operating Instructions
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...the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. T DISPLAY Views information on . number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - continued ...receiver operation (page 38, 44, 45). D Input buttons Selects the component you want to control the receiver. MEMORYc) Stores a station during tuner operation. Selects a sound...5a)) Presets or tunes to restore the sound. I MENU/HOME Displays the receiver menus. Press again to preset stations. a)...to standby mode. E SOUND FIELD +/- When you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn...
...the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. T DISPLAY Views information on . number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - continued ...receiver operation (page 38, 44, 45). D Input buttons Selects the component you want to control the receiver. MEMORYc) Stores a station during tuner operation. Selects a sound...5a)) Presets or tunes to restore the sound. I MENU/HOME Displays the receiver menus. Press again to preset stations. a)...to standby mode. E SOUND FIELD +/- When you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn...
Operating Instructions
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... (7.1 channel). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1...the same. continued 17GB Tips • When you connect additional one subwoofer). 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 (5.1 channel).
... (7.1 channel). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1...the same. continued 17GB Tips • When you connect additional one subwoofer). 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 (5.1 channel).
Operating Instructions
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... DC5V 0.7A MAX VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TV DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) IN OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT BD DVD IN IN COAXIAL AUDIO MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT SURROUND BACK/ ...the speakers have install and connect your speaker, be sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. Make sure that metalic wires of the input signal to...Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metal fittings of the receiver. After you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when...
... DC5V 0.7A MAX VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TV DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) IN OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT BD DVD IN IN COAXIAL AUDIO MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT SURROUND BACK/ ...the speakers have install and connect your speaker, be sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. Make sure that metalic wires of the input signal to...Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metal fittings of the receiver. After you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when...
Operating Instructions
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...) B Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect...
...) B Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect...
Operating Instructions
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...input See "Enjoying the sound/images from HDMI TV OUT jack when the image is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and... HDMI (Deep Colour (Deep Color), x.v. Audio signals are not output from other ...
...input See "Enjoying the sound/images from HDMI TV OUT jack when the image is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and... HDMI (Deep Colour (Deep Color), x.v. Audio signals are not output from other ...
Operating Instructions
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... video and audio signals of player may need certain settings be made before you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a TV through this receiver. ASSIGN" in the HDMI menu (page 84). Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out...; When the connected component is output from the TV speaker, set "AUDIO OUT" to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are being output to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Colour ...
... video and audio signals of player may need certain settings be made before you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a TV through this receiver. ASSIGN" in the HDMI menu (page 84). Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out...; When the connected component is output from the TV speaker, set "AUDIO OUT" to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are being output to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Colour ...
Operating Instructions
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...and connect the speakers (page 17, 19). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to obtain proper sound balance in the path between each speaker and the receiver.a) • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your neighborhood. ...frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. Preparing the Receiver Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. The volume of the sound cannot be set to "SPK OFF" (...
...and connect the speakers (page 17, 19). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to obtain proper sound balance in the path between each speaker and the receiver.a) • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your neighborhood. ...frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. Preparing the Receiver Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. The volume of the sound cannot be set to "SPK OFF" (...
Operating Instructions
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... results. Displays the phase of all speakers to select the item. Calibration type and explanation FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of the Sony listening room standard. Tip The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is recommended that of frequency from each speaker (in step ... on the display. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that you want. 38GB When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number. 4 Select the calibration type. See "...
... results. Displays the phase of all speakers to select the item. Calibration type and explanation FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of the Sony listening room standard. Tip The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is recommended that of frequency from each speaker (in step ... on the display. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that you want. 38GB When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number. 4 Select the calibration type. See "...
Operating Instructions
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... the measurement again. Connect the surround speaker(s) to select "RETRY? xxx* : 40 The measurement has completed. xxx* : 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is not connected. • Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are... connected properly. Preparing the Receiver When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. You can continue to use the receiver. 2 Press to return to "SPK OFF". YES", then press . 3 Follow ...
... the measurement again. Connect the surround speaker(s) to select "RETRY? xxx* : 40 The measurement has completed. xxx* : 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is not connected. • Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are... connected properly. Preparing the Receiver When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. You can continue to use the receiver. 2 Press to return to "SPK OFF". YES", then press . 3 Follow ...
Operating Instructions
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... details, see LEVEL menu (page 73). Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Input buttons , V/v/B/b O MENU < .< > ...Adjust the speaker levels using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. When a test tone is not set up correctly. ... sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern setting, test tone may ...
... details, see LEVEL menu (page 73). Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Input buttons , V/v/B/b O MENU < .< > ...Adjust the speaker levels using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. When a test tone is not set up correctly. ... sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern setting, test tone may ...
Operating Instructions
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... TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for a while, then frequency appears on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. For details, see page 51. Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback , V/v/B/b MUTING/ BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 O MENU < .< > m M X x Input buttons...
... TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for a while, then frequency appears on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. For details, see page 51. Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback , V/v/B/b MUTING/ BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 O MENU < .< > m M X x Input buttons...
Operating Instructions
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...Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it on the receiver's display. b)During RDS reception only (Models of the connected components. 1 Press one to ...Type indicationb) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level a)Index name appears only when you have assigned one of the ... . The name you want to select "NAME IN", then press or b. AMP BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 DISPLAY Press AMP, then press DISPLAY...
...Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it on the receiver's display. b)During RDS reception only (Models of the connected components. 1 Press one to ...Type indicationb) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level a)Index name appears only when you have assigned one of the ... . The name you want to select "NAME IN", then press or b. AMP BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 DISPLAY Press AMP, then press DISPLAY...
Operating Instructions
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... also use INPUT SELECTOR on . You can record from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R AUDIO OUT jacks. 45GB Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from a video/audio component using the receiver. Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder and adjust the recording level. 4 ... Prepare the recording component. BD DVD SAT/ CATV AMP TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 O MENU < .< > m M X x SLEEP Press AMP, then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. Basic Operations Using...
... also use INPUT SELECTOR on . You can record from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R AUDIO OUT jacks. 45GB Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from a video/audio component using the receiver. Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder and adjust the recording level. 4 ... Prepare the recording component. BD DVD SAT/ CATV AMP TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 O MENU < .< > m M X x SLEEP Press AMP, then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. Basic Operations Using...
Operating Instructions
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... to record from the source. • Only analog signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording). • HDMI sound cannot be recorded. In this case, you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to prevent recording. You can be... select the playback component. into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to the receiver (page 32). SHIFT Numeric buttons BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 TUNER ENTER , V/v/b TUNING +/- O MENU < .< > m M X...
... to record from the source. • Only analog signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording). • HDMI sound cannot be recorded. In this case, you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to prevent recording. You can be... select the playback component. into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to the receiver (page 32). SHIFT Numeric buttons BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 TUNER ENTER , V/v/b TUNING +/- O MENU < .< > m M X...
Operating Instructions
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...steps 2 to select "AUTO". 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is received. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to 5. The... CEK only. 5 Press ENTER. Tuner Operations Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "FM ...
...steps 2 to select "AUTO". 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is received. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to 5. The... CEK only. 5 Press ENTER. Tuner Operations Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "FM ...
Operating Instructions
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... exciting and powerful sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. There is ideal for watching almost any surround effects. x A. However, sound may not be adjusted. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of movie... you want. Movie mode You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you...
... exciting and powerful sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. There is ideal for watching almost any surround effects. x A. However, sound may not be adjusted. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of movie... you want. Movie mode You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you...