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...expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). As the main plug is touched during the normal operation. Excessive sound pressure from the mains as long as it is used to disconnect the unit from the AC outlet immediately. This symbol is intended ...Serial No. Install in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. For customers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) ...
...expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). As the main plug is touched during the normal operation. Excessive sound pressure from the mains as long as it is used to disconnect the unit from the AC outlet immediately. This symbol is intended ...Serial No. Install in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. For customers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) ...
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...45 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio .......... 48 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory 50 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 51 Using the Sound Optimizer function 54 Selecting the calibration type ......55 Adjusting the Equalizer 55 Using the Pure Direct function ....55 Resetting... sound fields to the default settings 56 Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver 56 Setting up the server 57 Enjoying audio content stored on the server 62 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN 65 Using the...
...45 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio .......... 48 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory 50 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 51 Using the Sound Optimizer function 54 Selecting the calibration type ......55 Adjusting the Equalizer 55 Using the Pure Direct function ....55 Resetting... sound fields to the default settings 56 Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver 56 Setting up the server 57 Enjoying audio content stored on the server 62 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN 65 Using the...
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... (page 55) The indicator above the button lights up when PURE DIRECT is turned on. D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54) G BLUETOOTH (page 76) Operates the Bluetooth function. Description and location of the display panel in quick succession, the software update has error...
... (page 55) The indicator above the button lights up when PURE DIRECT is turned on. D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54) G BLUETOOTH (page 76) Operates the Bluetooth function. Description and location of the display panel in quick succession, the software update has error...
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... dynamic range compression is activated (page 93). ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. E TrueHD* Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is decoding Dolby True HD signals. C S.OPTIMIZER Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 54). MEM Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato...
... dynamic range compression is activated (page 93). ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. E TrueHD* Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is decoding Dolby True HD signals. C S.OPTIMIZER Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 54). MEM Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato...
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... at a specified time. ALPHABET PREV Searches for next item. Each time you press CHARACTER, the character type changes in pink. 15US TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. L SOUND FIELD +/- 2) Selects a sound field (page 51). N SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to select the character type for item using iPod/iPhone. K m/M1), ./>1), N1), X1), x1...
... at a specified time. ALPHABET PREV Searches for next item. Each time you press CHARACTER, the character type changes in pink. 15US TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. L SOUND FIELD +/- 2) Selects a sound field (page 51). N SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to select the character type for item using iPod/iPhone. K m/M1), ./>1), N1), X1), x1...
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... function is available for information on -screen guide is not connected to control each equipment. 2) The 5/JKL/VIDEO, PARTY START/CLOSE, D.TUNING/N, and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. The equipment is displayed on . - When an unsupported HDMI video format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video ...Depending on the display panel. Notes • The above explanation is set to this section may not work in random order. P Turns off the sound temporarily. W TV INPUT1) Selects the input signal (TV input or video input). Tips • This function does not work with the supplied ...
... function is available for information on -screen guide is not connected to control each equipment. 2) The 5/JKL/VIDEO, PARTY START/CLOSE, D.TUNING/N, and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. The equipment is displayed on . - When an unsupported HDMI video format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video ...Depending on the display panel. Notes • The above explanation is set to this section may not work in random order. P Turns off the sound temporarily. W TV INPUT1) Selects the input signal (TV input or video input). Tips • This function does not work with the supplied ...
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...Preparing the receiver See "Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Setting the audio output ...connection appropriate for your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings," and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 18US Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (...
...Preparing the receiver See "Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Setting the audio output ...connection appropriate for your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings," and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 18US Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (...
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... 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... of speaker system configuration 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the illustration below.
... 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... of speaker system configuration 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the illustration below.
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at an angle between 25° to 35°. - 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can place it wherever you want. 21US Connections 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. 21US Connections 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.
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... the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals. If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to "Speaker B" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90). Front speaker (Right) Front...
... the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals. If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to "Speaker B" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90). Front speaker (Right) Front...
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... antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be simplified. Notes • Depending on picture-in HDMI Settings menu (page 80). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be output from the speakers connected to "On" in -picture preview. 25US HDMI features • ... PCM. To listen to the receiver using INPUT MODE (page 83). **If your TV does not support System Audio Control function, set the sound output jack of 192 kHz or less with the ARC function, connect A or B. If you connect the audio output jack of the TV ...
... antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be simplified. Notes • Depending on picture-in HDMI Settings menu (page 80). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be output from the speakers connected to "On" in -picture preview. 25US HDMI features • ... PCM. To listen to the receiver using INPUT MODE (page 83). **If your TV does not support System Audio Control function, set the sound output jack of 192 kHz or less with the ARC function, connect A or B. If you connect the audio output jack of the TV ...
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...Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu (page 83) when the sound is not necessary to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)" (page...place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to a DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the image may not be lost. Notes on HDMI connections • Depending on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable.
...Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu (page 83) when the sound is not necessary to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)" (page...place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to a DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the image may not be lost. Notes on HDMI connections • Depending on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable.
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Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that it can use an HDMI- For details, see page 28. authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 103). •...A A A A Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Super Audio CD player A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you need a higher sound quality, connect your equipment to control your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see "Name In" in Input Settings menu (page 95...
Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that it can use an HDMI- For details, see page 28. authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 103). •...A A A A Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Super Audio CD player A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you need a higher sound quality, connect your equipment to control your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see "Name In" in Input Settings menu (page 95...
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... making sure the environment is quiet. Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to achieve proper sound balance for your preference. Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is designed to your room. However, you perform Auto ... • Set up the optimizer microphone. Turn the LEVEL to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be performed when special speakers, such as your seating position.1) • Measure the speaker size.1) ...
... making sure the environment is quiet. Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to achieve proper sound balance for your preference. Confirm active subwoofer setup • When a subwoofer is designed to your room. However, you perform Auto ... • Set up the optimizer microphone. Turn the LEVEL to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be performed when special speakers, such as your seating position.1) • Measure the speaker size.1) ...
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...the equipment and start playback. 41US The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 3 Select the equipment you to the receiver (page 41). Sound Effects Enables you want, then press . 4 Turn on the TV screen. 2 Select "Watch" or "Listen," then press . Settings Adjusts the..., Bluetooth device, Home Network or SEN (page 41). Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME 2 +/- SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Basic Operations Overview of the home menus Menu icon Description Watch Selects the video source to be input to enjoy...
...the equipment and start playback. 41US The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 3 Select the equipment you to the receiver (page 41). Sound Effects Enables you want, then press . 4 Turn on the TV screen. 2 Select "Watch" or "Listen," then press . Settings Adjusts the..., Bluetooth device, Home Network or SEN (page 41). Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME 2 +/- SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Basic Operations Overview of the home menus Menu icon Description Watch Selects the video source to be input to enjoy...
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... the knob quickly. - Press the button and release it immediately. You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- button on the receiver. To turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. To activate the muting function Press . The muting function will be...
... the knob quickly. - Press the button and release it immediately. You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver. 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- button on the receiver. To turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. To activate the muting function Press . The muting function will be...
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Headphones not supported No sound is output from the headphones when iPod or iPhone is connected. The music file formats that can use the following Sony USB devices on the receiver. To avoid data corruption or damage to the (USB) port on this receiver. Compatible USB ...AAC* WMA9 Standard* WAV FLAC Extensions ".mp3" ".m4a", ".3gp", ".mp4" ".wma" ".wav" ".flac" * The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM. Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman® NWZ-A864 NWZ-B152F / B162F / B172 NWZ-E053 / E354 / E363 / E373 / E453 / E463 / E575 NWZ-F805...
Headphones not supported No sound is output from the headphones when iPod or iPhone is connected. The music file formats that can use the following Sony USB devices on the receiver. To avoid data corruption or damage to the (USB) port on this receiver. Compatible USB ...AAC* WMA9 Standard* WAV FLAC Extensions ".mp3" ".m4a", ".3gp", ".mp4" ".wma" ".wav" ".flac" * The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM. Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman® NWZ-A864 NWZ-B152F / B162F / B172 NWZ-E053 / E354 / E363 / E373 / E453 / E463 / E575 NWZ-F805...
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...connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. AUTO) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. 2 channel sound mode: You can select the sound field you entered is no LFE signals. 51US x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the ... Select "Name Input", then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. The name you want by pressing B/b. Enjoying Sound Effects Naming preset stations (Name Input) 1 Select "FM" or "AM" from the ...
...connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. AUTO) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. 2 channel sound mode: You can select the sound field you entered is no LFE signals. 51US x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the ... Select "Name Input", then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. The name you want by pressing B/b. Enjoying Sound Effects Naming preset stations (Name Input) 1 Select "FM" or "AM" from the ...
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... for a general living room. It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is no sound from the front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on precise response measurement data of sound is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the BD, DVD, ... This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to 2 channels. x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. There is remixed for watching videos of a movie theater. • Studio: This setting is suitable for HDD.C.S. x Analog...
... for a general living room. It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is no sound from the front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on precise response measurement data of sound is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the BD, DVD, ... This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to 2 channels. x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. There is remixed for watching videos of a movie theater. • Studio: This setting is suitable for HDD.C.S. x Analog...
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... club. This mode is applied, and gives a dimension of a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a resonant and unique reverberative sound. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x Sports (SPORTS) Reproduces the feeling of concert halls...as CDs. x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x Portable Audio (PORTABLE) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel to which a vertical equipment is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 53US This ...
... club. This mode is applied, and gives a dimension of a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a resonant and unique reverberative sound. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x Sports (SPORTS) Reproduces the feeling of concert halls...as CDs. x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x Portable Audio (PORTABLE) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel to which a vertical equipment is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 53US This ...