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...receiver is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack (page 84). D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is output from the SUBWOOFER... not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. C Input indicators Light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected. OPT When INPUT MODE is...
...receiver is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack (page 84). D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is output from the SUBWOOFER... not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. C Input indicators Light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected. OPT When INPUT MODE is...
Operating Instructions
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... selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI TV OUT jack to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a VCR, Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 30...; RM-AAP052 (Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only) 14GB F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a jack subwoofer (page 21). Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 23, 24).
... selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI TV OUT jack to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a VCR, Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 30...; RM-AAP052 (Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only) 14GB F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a jack subwoofer (page 21). Black AUDIO OUT Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 23, 24).
Operating Instructions
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...the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the Surround EX format if you connect additional one subwoofer). Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 66). 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). continued 19GB You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of speaker system ...
...the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the Surround EX format if you connect additional one subwoofer). Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 66). 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). continued 19GB You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of speaker system ...
Operating Instructions
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Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all angle A should be the same. • When you want. 20GB at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) directly above the front speakers. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. -
Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all angle A should be the same. • When you want. 20GB at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) directly above the front speakers. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. -
Operating Instructions
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Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B B 13/32" (10 mm) Subwoofer b) Right Left Surround back/Front high/ Bi-amplifier/Front B speaker a) Right Left Front A speaker A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 21GB Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B B 13/32" (10 mm) Subwoofer b) Right Left Surround back/Front high/ Bi-amplifier/Front B speaker a) Right Left Front A speaker A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 21GB Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Operating Instructions
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...using surround back speaker or front high speakers, you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 37). - If you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using the ...SPEAKERS button on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may cause a malfunction of the receiver. If the auto standby function is set "SB Assign" to "BI-AMP" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91). 22GB...
...using surround back speaker or front high speakers, you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 37). - If you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using the ...SPEAKERS button on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may cause a malfunction of the receiver. If the auto standby function is set "SB Assign" to "BI-AMP" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91). 22GB...
Operating Instructions
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... maximum. • If you are using surround back speakers On setting up the active subwoofer • When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your listening position. Preparing the Receiver 1: Setting up the Auto Calibration When using , the setup distance value may be...
... maximum. • If you are using surround back speakers On setting up the active subwoofer • When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your listening position. Preparing the Receiver 1: Setting up the Auto Calibration When using , the setup distance value may be...
Operating Instructions
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...Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. Warning 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may be caused by noise. This may be able to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT ...speakers were detected. appears. 2 Press B/b to off. When "Warning" appears If a warning on the position of the acceptable range. Preparing the Receiver Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to select "YES". 3 Press . Warning 40 The measurement...
...Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. Warning 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may be caused by noise. This may be able to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT ...speakers were detected. appears. 2 Press B/b to off. When "Warning" appears If a warning on the position of the acceptable range. Preparing the Receiver Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to select "YES". 3 Press . Warning 40 The measurement...
Operating Instructions
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....EX A (Cinema St EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you want. repeatedly to enjoy...movie. continued 65GB x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. AUTO (A.F.D. x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from the subwoofer. There is ideal for...
....EX A (Cinema St EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you want. repeatedly to enjoy...movie. continued 65GB x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. AUTO (A.F.D. x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from the subwoofer. There is ideal for...
Operating Instructions
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...use headphones (except Analog Direct). If you will be output from the surround speakers. Signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - the front or surround speakers are being received (except PLIIz). • When one of DVD software, etc., by the equalizer, sound field, etc. AUTO...IIz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are connected to the S-AIR surround amplifier, the sound field is selected. Notes on sound fields • Depending on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see "Glossary" (page 117). "Portable Audio" is output from a subwoofer to hear any sound ...
...use headphones (except Analog Direct). If you will be output from the surround speakers. Signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - the front or surround speakers are being received (except PLIIz). • When one of DVD software, etc., by the equalizer, sound field, etc. AUTO...IIz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are connected to the S-AIR surround amplifier, the sound field is selected. Notes on sound fields • Depending on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see "Glossary" (page 117). "Portable Audio" is output from a subwoofer to hear any sound ...
Operating Instructions
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...level (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer). 1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the ... selected speaker, then press . To adjust the size of more than 96 kHz are being received. For front left /right, subwoofer). 1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to ... "OFF", then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you can adjust the level from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to "Small". -
...level (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer). 1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the ... selected speaker, then press . To adjust the size of more than 96 kHz are being received. For front left /right, subwoofer). 1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to ... "OFF", then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you can adjust the level from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to "Small". -
Operating Instructions
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... "Small" settings for each channel from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker in sequence. • FL, CNT, FR, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, LH, RH, SW You can use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value...when using small speakers, you can output test tone from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "Large". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of the surround speakers. • When...
... "Small" settings for each channel from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker in sequence. • FL, CNT, FR, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, LH, RH, SW You can use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value...when using small speakers, you can output test tone from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "Large". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of the surround speakers. • When...
Operating Instructions
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... of the playback component depends on the frequency. Notes • The sound quality of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are detected. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is output from the receiver. In this case, select "AMP". • When you select the input that of the...
... of the playback component depends on the frequency. Notes • The sound quality of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are detected. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is output from the receiver. In this case, select "AMP". • When you select the input that of the...
Operating Instructions
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...120 Hz (10 Hz step) For details, see "Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)" (page 59). For details, see "Enjoying Surround MULTI ST. EFCT. STD BASS -10 dB to BASS +10... dB (1 dB per step) BASS 0 dB TREBLE -10 dB to specific channels (Parental Lock)" (page 62).... For details, see "Checking the SIRIUS Radio ID" (page 58). 104GB Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Subwoofer distancea) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST. j) Sound" (page 65). UNIT] Front speaker crossover frequencye)...
...120 Hz (10 Hz step) For details, see "Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)" (page 59). For details, see "Enjoying Surround MULTI ST. EFCT. STD BASS -10 dB to BASS +10... dB (1 dB per step) BASS 0 dB TREBLE -10 dB to specific channels (Parental Lock)" (page 62).... For details, see "Checking the SIRIUS Radio ID" (page 58). 104GB Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Subwoofer distancea) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST. j) Sound" (page 65). UNIT] Front speaker crossover frequencye)...
Operating Instructions
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... [DEC. DEC.] Control for HDMI [CTRL:HDMI] HDMI Signal Pass Through [PASS THRU] Setting HDMI audio input [AUDIO OUT] Subwoofer level for HDMIh) [SW LEVEL] Subwoofer Low Pass Filter for HDMIh) [SW L.P.F.] Audio Return Channel [ARC] Brightness of the display [DIMMER] Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] Naming inputs [NAME IN] Settings 0 ms to...
... [DEC. DEC.] Control for HDMI [CTRL:HDMI] HDMI Signal Pass Through [PASS THRU] Setting HDMI audio input [AUDIO OUT] Subwoofer level for HDMIh) [SW LEVEL] Subwoofer Low Pass Filter for HDMIh) [SW L.P.F.] Audio Return Channel [ARC] Brightness of the display [DIMMER] Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] Naming inputs [NAME IN] Settings 0 ms to...
Operating Instructions
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..., you want . Display and explanation xxx* : IN The speaker is because of the Sony listening room standard. This is in the Speaker Settings menu. LEVEL INFO. DIST. Displays ...warning concerning the measurement results. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to use the receiver. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Item and explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results....back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left high RH Front right high SW Subwoofer Depending on the display and the settings are connected properly. Select "SAVE EXIT"...
..., you want . Display and explanation xxx* : IN The speaker is because of the Sony listening room standard. This is in the Speaker Settings menu. LEVEL INFO. DIST. Displays ...warning concerning the measurement results. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to use the receiver. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Item and explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results....back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left high RH Front right high SW Subwoofer Depending on the display and the settings are connected properly. Select "SAVE EXIT"...
Operating Instructions
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...station is light off " (page 107). Then, press to low frequencies. Advanced Operations 109GB to scan from step 2. 4 Press ENTER. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is turned off before you press ENTER, press SHIFT. For details on the operation, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (... SELECTOR +/- Selecting a sound field type For details on the tuner function, see "Tuner Operations" (page 53). on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for a few seconds. However, there will be no problems even if you want . Tuning radio stations 1 Press TUNER ...
...station is light off " (page 107). Then, press to low frequencies. Advanced Operations 109GB to scan from step 2. 4 Press ENTER. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is turned off before you press ENTER, press SHIFT. For details on the operation, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (... SELECTOR +/- Selecting a sound field type For details on the tuner function, see "Tuner Operations" (page 53). on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for a few seconds. However, there will be no problems even if you want . Tuning radio stations 1 Press TUNER ...
Operating Instructions
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..., etc., bits when the receiver corresponds to the front and center channels. It consists of -the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studios. ...: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". x Composite video A standard format for DVD video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. However...by Sony, in cooperation with the current HDMI jack. "Cinema Studio Reverberation" reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels....
..., etc., bits when the receiver corresponds to the front and center channels. It consists of -the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studios. ...: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". x Composite video A standard format for DVD video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. However...by Sony, in cooperation with the current HDMI jack. "Cinema Studio Reverberation" reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels....
Operating Instructions
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...to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the evennumbered lines are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. "p" of digital sound. Additional Information continued 119GB x ... surface of DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high quality media. x S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of a TV or ...which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format. x DTS Neo:6 This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for stereo sources such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications. x High...
...to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the evennumbered lines are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. "p" of digital sound. Additional Information continued 119GB x ... surface of DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high quality media. x S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of a TV or ...which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format. x DTS Neo:6 This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for stereo sources such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications. x High...
Operating Instructions
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... and jacks are appropriate using the Auto Calibration menu or "SP Pattern" in GUI menu. There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check the "SP Pattern... and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your subwoofer. • Depending on the selected sound field, no sound output from the subwoofer. • When all speakers are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance parameters using "Test Tone...
... and jacks are appropriate using the Auto Calibration menu or "SP Pattern" in GUI menu. There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check the "SP Pattern... and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your subwoofer. • Depending on the selected sound field, no sound output from the subwoofer. • When all speakers are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance parameters using "Test Tone...