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... S-AIR product 76 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 80 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 81 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 82 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode...... 83 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 84 Enjoying the sound/images from...
... S-AIR product 76 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 80 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 81 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 82 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode...... 83 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 84 Enjoying the sound/images from...
Operating Instructions
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... (D). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components 0 following the steps in standby mode. continued 15GB The buttons are initial assigned to qf qa - Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. to ... to select track number 10. When 9 you press any of the AV ?/1 switch changes ql 7 automatically each time you want to use. Press 0/10 to preset stations. - Name and function wg A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it will w; 5 turn off the audio/video components...
... (D). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components 0 following the steps in standby mode. continued 15GB The buttons are initial assigned to qf qa - Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. to ... to select track number 10. When 9 you press any of the AV ?/1 switch changes ql 7 automatically each time you want to use. Press 0/10 to preset stations. - Name and function wg A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it will w; 5 turn off the audio/video components...
Operating Instructions
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..., set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the status of the receiver is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will be transmitted. • Connect image display components... handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). b)If your TV is not turned on the DMPORT jack. a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to ...
..., set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the status of the receiver is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will be transmitted. • Connect image display components... handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). b)If your TV is not turned on the DMPORT jack. a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to ...
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...a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Connect other audio jacks. • Video signals input to "AMP". In this case, check the... on connecting cables • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you set "Audio Out" to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to the HDMI ...(sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not output correctly.
...a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Connect other audio jacks. • Video signals input to "AMP". In this case, check the... on connecting cables • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you set "Audio Out" to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to the HDMI ...(sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not output correctly.
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... B" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91). After "CLEARING" appears on the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by pressing SPEAKERS when the headphones are reset to drive. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are connected. 37GB This... their initial settings. appears. Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by performing the following procedure. To select the front speakers connected to Light up . Preparing the Receiver Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED!" Be sure to...
... B" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91). After "CLEARING" appears on the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by pressing SPEAKERS when the headphones are reset to drive. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are connected. 37GB This... their initial settings. appears. Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by performing the following procedure. To select the front speakers connected to Light up . Preparing the Receiver Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED!" Be sure to...
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Tip You cannot switch the display while "GUI" is the same as a portable audio/video source ...or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is an optional product. Enjoying sound/images from a network system such as the input name. You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1/BT10... PORT adapter, see "Connecting audio components" (page 24). SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Composer name t Signal strength t Sound field type ...
Tip You cannot switch the display while "GUI" is the same as a portable audio/video source ...or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is an optional product. Enjoying sound/images from a network system such as the input name. You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1/BT10... PORT adapter, see "Connecting audio components" (page 24). SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Composer name t Signal strength t Sound field type ...
Operating Instructions
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...", then press or b. Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver. ?/1 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning) You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. In case of area code U2, CA2... only) You can change the tuning scale. Tuner Operations Changing the AM tuning scale (Models of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 54). 4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The option menu appears. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above. Then...
...", then press or b. Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver. ?/1 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning) You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. In case of area code U2, CA2... only) You can change the tuning scale. Tuner Operations Changing the AM tuning scale (Models of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 54). 4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The option menu appears. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above. Then...
Operating Instructions
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...for watching almost any type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/...channel. x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. x A. SOUND FIELD +/- Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. AUTO (A.F.D. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the speaker settings. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel...
...for watching almost any type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/...channel. x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. x A. SOUND FIELD +/- Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. AUTO (A.F.D. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the speaker settings. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel...
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...Ctrl for HDMI" is set to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in standby mode) Switches to appropriate HDMI input Notes • Depending on the TV, the start automatically. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • Turns on (if in standby mode. Tip You can enjoy the sound/image using... connected components. The receiver and TV will output from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode) • Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the System Audio Control...
...Ctrl for HDMI" is set to "ON", the "Audio Out" settings in standby mode) Switches to appropriate HDMI input Notes • Depending on the TV, the start automatically. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • Turns on (if in standby mode. Tip You can enjoy the sound/image using... connected components. The receiver and TV will output from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode) • Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the System Audio Control...
Operating Instructions
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...the connected components. Enjoying movies with the TV (System Power Off) When you change the TV's input. The sound field switches to turn off the TV. The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off . For details, refer to the previous one when you turn the TV... off by using the System Power Off function. Turning off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) THEATER/ THEATRE AV ?/1 TV Press TV, then press AV ?/1. You can also use the receiver's remote to "C.ST.EX B".
...the connected components. Enjoying movies with the TV (System Power Off) When you change the TV's input. The sound field switches to turn off the TV. The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off . For details, refer to the previous one when you turn the TV... off by using the System Power Off function. Turning off the receiver with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) THEATER/ THEATRE AV ?/1 TV Press TV, then press AV ?/1. You can also use the receiver's remote to "C.ST.EX B".
Operating Instructions
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... the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. 84GB If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you intend to "ON". x ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to select the input. Notes • When you set "S-AIR Stby" to "ON", the... audio input mode. However, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from the S-AIR main unit, "S-AIR Stby" is set to "OFF" automatically. • If you have selected TUNER (FM/AM band) on the receiver to "ON", you turn it off by operation of the S-AIR...
... the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. 84GB If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you intend to "ON". x ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to select the input. Notes • When you set "S-AIR Stby" to "ON", the... audio input mode. However, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from the S-AIR main unit, "S-AIR Stby" is set to "OFF" automatically. • If you have selected TUNER (FM/AM band) on the receiver to "ON", you turn it off by operation of the S-AIR...
Operating Instructions
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... sound field (surround effect) you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. Adjusts the equalizer (bass/ treble sound) (page 96). Sets the receiver switch to the HDMI jacks (page 98). Note You can select this parameter only when you choose (page 95). Position You can make settings for each...
... sound field (surround effect) you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. Adjusts the equalizer (bass/ treble sound) (page 96). Sets the receiver switch to the HDMI jacks (page 98). Note You can select this parameter only when you choose (page 95). Position You can make settings for each...
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...switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. Priority" to 480p/576p. x 480/576p The resolution is set to "PCM", the sound may be output correctly. However, when other than PCM are received, set to "AUTO". Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver... The resolution is set this item to 1080p. Dec. Priority" is set to 1080i. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver. x PCM When signals from the connected player. Notes • Even when "Dec. x 720p The resolution is set to prevent interruption...
...switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. Priority" to 480p/576p. x 480/576p The resolution is set to "PCM", the sound may be output correctly. However, when other than PCM are received, set to "AUTO". Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver... The resolution is set this item to 1080p. Dec. Priority" is set to 1080i. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver. x PCM When signals from the connected player. Notes • Even when "Dec. x 720p The resolution is set to prevent interruption...
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... Lets you set to the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack. System Settings menu You can customize the settings of the receiver. x OFF Does not switch to the receiver via an HDMI cable" (page 74). TUNER input is used. • If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer... at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. 100GB For details, see "Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable. ARC (Audio Return Channel) Lets...
... Lets you set to the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack. System Settings menu You can customize the settings of the receiver. x OFF Does not switch to the receiver via an HDMI cable" (page 74). TUNER input is used. • If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer... at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. 100GB For details, see "Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable. ARC (Audio Return Channel) Lets...
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... continued 105GB ASSIGN] Switching component signals [COMP. OFF DEC. OFF L.P.F. ASSIGN] Resolution [RESOLUTION] Video input assignment [V. 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...
... continued 105GB ASSIGN] Switching component signals [COMP. OFF DEC. OFF L.P.F. ASSIGN] Resolution [RESOLUTION] Video input assignment [V. 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...