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... to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 58 Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 59 Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels 61 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock 62 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 65 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels ...TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 72 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 73 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 73 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 74
... to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 58 Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 59 Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels 61 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock 62 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 65 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels ...TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 72 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 73 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 73 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 74
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S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 75 Setting up an 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...
S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 75 Setting up an 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...
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... jack Connects to playback (page 46, 52, 84). Name and function G MUTING Turns off . D MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator Lights up when the receiver is off the sound temporarily. I VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connects to restore the sound (page 47, 122). B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Press MUTING again to a portable audio/video component such as...
... jack Connects to playback (page 46, 52, 84). Name and function G MUTING Turns off . D MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator Lights up when the receiver is off the sound temporarily. I VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connects to restore the sound (page 47, 122). B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Press MUTING again to a portable audio/video component such as...
Operating Instructions
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... are detected (page 100). However, these indicators do not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are connected. C Input indicators Light up when TV input is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format...Surround indicators Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to "Analog Direct". - Sound Field is set to "BI-AMP" (page 88). No digital signals are detected. HDMI The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack. G DTS-HD indicators Lights up depending...
... are detected (page 100). However, these indicators do not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are connected. C Input indicators Light up when TV input is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format...Surround indicators Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to "Analog Direct". - Sound Field is set to "BI-AMP" (page 88). No digital signals are detected. HDMI The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack. G DTS-HD indicators Lights up depending...
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... CA2 only) The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and "SR" is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker pattern settings). P D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is selected ...(the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Indicator and explanation R Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes in . AUTO 12GB M DTS...
... CA2 only) The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and "SR" is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker pattern settings). P D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is selected ...(the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Indicator and explanation R Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes in . AUTO 12GB M DTS...
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... 86 76 5 A S-AIR section EZW-T100 slot Connects to a Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 23, 30, 31, 32). SIRIUS jack Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 24). B DMPORT section DMPORT jack Connects to a (Models of SiriusConnect Home area code U2, tuner (not supplied) CA2 only) (page... 58). continued 13GB HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to this receiver (page 23, 27). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc ...
... 86 76 5 A S-AIR section EZW-T100 slot Connects to a Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 23, 30, 31, 32). SIRIUS jack Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 24). B DMPORT section DMPORT jack Connects to a (Models of SiriusConnect Home area code U2, tuner (not supplied) CA2 only) (page... 58). continued 13GB HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to this receiver (page 23, 27). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc ...
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..., Blu-ray disc F2: VHS SLEEP Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 52). L F1a), F2a) Press BD or DVD (D), then press...Selects the category mode for satellite tuner (page 60, 110). preset channels. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to perform menu operations. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press ENTER. TUNING +/-a) Scans ...(Input select) (RM-AAP052 only) Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to restore the sound. Press the button again to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Follow the ...
..., Blu-ray disc F2: VHS SLEEP Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 52). L F1a), F2a) Press BD or DVD (D), then press...Selects the category mode for satellite tuner (page 60, 110). preset channels. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to perform menu operations. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press ENTER. TUNING +/-a) Scans ...(Input select) (RM-AAP052 only) Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to restore the sound. Press the button again to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Follow the ...
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Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). continued 19GB You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of speaker system configuration AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right)... you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the Surround EX format if you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 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 ...
Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). continued 19GB You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of speaker system configuration AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right)... you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the Surround EX format if you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 37). - If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you have install and connect your speaker, be output. Set ...on, it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. After you can connect the front speakers to a subwoofer, then sound may cause a malfunction of the receiver. b)When you want using the SPEAKERS button on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to L of this terminals. - a)...
...Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 37). - If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you have install and connect your speaker, be output. Set ...on, it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. After you can connect the front speakers to a subwoofer, then sound may cause a malfunction of the receiver. b)When you want using the SPEAKERS button on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to L of this terminals. - a)...
Operating Instructions
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... • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is inserted with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. For details, see "Function for conversion of video signals" (page 34). ...The following illustration shows how to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the TV screen may not be able to the receiver via the receiver. a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to "ON" in HDMI Settings menu (page 100).
... • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is inserted with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. For details, see "Function for conversion of video signals" (page 34). ...The following illustration shows how to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the TV screen may not be able to the receiver via the receiver. a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to "ON" in HDMI Settings menu (page 100).
Operating Instructions
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... connecting jack. See the illustration that you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 85). Notes • Before connecting cords, be connected The image quality depends on your components. ...nor audio signals will be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. HDMI Digital COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Analog High quality image Converting video signals This receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are ...
... connecting jack. See the illustration that you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 85). Notes • Before connecting cords, be connected The image quality depends on your components. ...nor audio signals will be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. HDMI Digital COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Analog High quality image Converting video signals This receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are ...
Operating Instructions
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..."Naming the input (Name Input)" (page 47). 28GB Notes • HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 112). • You can also rename the ...jack and select HDMI 3 as input. • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to the receiver, see page 23. Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio/video signals A DVD player, DVD recorder Audio/video signals... Audio/video signals ARC "PlayStation 3" TV, etc.* A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can be displayed on the remote so that it can use an HDMI-authorized cable or...
..."Naming the input (Name Input)" (page 47). 28GB Notes • HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 112). • You can also rename the ...jack and select HDMI 3 as input. • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to the receiver, see page 23. Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio/video signals A DVD player, DVD recorder Audio/video signals... Audio/video signals ARC "PlayStation 3" TV, etc.* A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can be displayed on the remote so that it can use an HDMI-authorized cable or...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver when the video and audio signals of HDMI input are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported by the connected component. Connect other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy multi channel... Linear PCM. If you want to listen to the sound from any other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set "Input Assign" in the HDMI Settings menu (...
...receiver when the video and audio signals of HDMI input are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported by the connected component. Connect other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy multi channel... Linear PCM. If you want to listen to the sound from any other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set "Input Assign" in the HDMI Settings menu (...
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For details, see "Test Tone" (page 93). The DCAC is designed 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 preference. Before you... characteristics.a)c) a)The measurement result is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is selected. Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as position 1, 2 or 3 to save...
For details, see "Test Tone" (page 93). The DCAC is designed 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 preference. Before you... characteristics.a)c) a)The measurement result is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is selected. Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as position 1, 2 or 3 to save...
Operating Instructions
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...1 Confirm the measurement result. Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. * When the speaker(s) is displayed on the receiver. - Select "Save" in phase/ out of the speaker may be canceled when you want, then press . Distance Displays the measurement... Press V/v repeatedly to use MUTING on the TV screen. The "+" and "-" terminals of phase). When the measurement ends, a beep sounds. Auto Calibration Save Note If an error code appears on the remote or press the INPUT SELECTOR +/- Warning Displays warning concerning the measurement ...
...1 Confirm the measurement result. Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. * When the speaker(s) is displayed on the receiver. - Select "Save" in phase/ out of the speaker may be canceled when you want, then press . Distance Displays the measurement... Press V/v repeatedly to use MUTING on the TV screen. The "+" and "-" terminals of phase). When the measurement ends, a beep sounds. Auto Calibration Save Note If an error code appears on the remote or press the INPUT SELECTOR +/- Warning Displays warning concerning the measurement ...
Operating Instructions
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...the remote. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob quickly. to select "Input", then press or b. To turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- The selected input appears on the TV screen. 4 Turn on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you ...press and hold the button. You can adjust the volume differently depending on the receiver. Tips • You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE,...
...the remote. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob quickly. to select "Input", then press or b. To turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- The selected input appears on the TV screen. 4 Turn on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you ...press and hold the button. You can adjust the volume differently depending on the receiver. Tips • You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE,...
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.... AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can be output from certain speakers depending on the receiver. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the speaker settings. 2 channel sound mode You can select one of sound effects. However, sound may not be adjusted...
.... AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can be output from certain speakers depending on the receiver. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the speaker settings. 2 channel sound mode You can select one of sound effects. However, sound may not be adjusted...
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... the exciting and powerful sound of actual surround speakers.... movie channels. x PLII...channel format is decoded into 7 channels. x V.MULTI DIM. (V.M. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sports broadcasting. x PORTABLE (Portable Audio) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound...receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLII MS (PLII Music) Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. x PLIIz (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. Music mode You can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels...
... the exciting and powerful sound of actual surround speakers.... movie channels. x PLII...channel format is decoded into 7 channels. x V.MULTI DIM. (V.M. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sports broadcasting. x PORTABLE (Portable Audio) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound...receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLII MS (PLII Music) Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. x PLIIz (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. Music mode You can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels...
Operating Instructions
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... When you set "Pass Through" to "AUTO" or "ON", sound and image can also use the System Audio Control function as follow: Receiver and TV Turns on the receiver, the TV sound will set to on and the TV sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. 72GB Enjoying the TV... sound from the speakers connected to the receiver with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play)...
... When you set "Pass Through" to "AUTO" or "ON", sound and image can also use the System Audio Control function as follow: Receiver and TV Turns on the receiver, the TV sound will set to on and the TV sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. 72GB Enjoying the TV... sound from the speakers connected to the receiver with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play)...
Operating Instructions
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...it is set the level of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you connect the receiver to an image display component (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for the image and sound to be played back as that you select the input that of the ... component connected to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the TV's sound quality, such as the number of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. SW Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI from the receiver. x AMP The HDMI audio signals from the TV. However, "A.STANDBY"...
...it is set the level of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you connect the receiver to an image display component (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for the image and sound to be played back as that you select the input that of the ... component connected to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the TV's sound quality, such as the number of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. SW Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI from the receiver. x AMP The HDMI audio signals from the TV. However, "A.STANDBY"...