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... the connections 21 Basic Operations Selecting the component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations Naming...
... the connections 21 Basic Operations Selecting the component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations Naming...
Operating Instructions
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...video jacks, your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)...OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN ...L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
...video jacks, your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)...OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN ...L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
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.... Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10US We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. Satellite tuner... SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN...
.... Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10US We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. Satellite tuner... SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN...
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... or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. Refer to make digital connections. • The sound is not possible to record ...; DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO... S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
... or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. Refer to make digital connections. • The sound is not possible to record ...; DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO... S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
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...Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.... player's multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN ...
...Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.... player's multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN ...
Operating Instructions
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.... For details on the components: + to excessive removal of the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no...the stripped ends of the speakers. If this , make sure to avoid excessive output on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to -. To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that...
.... For details on the components: + to excessive removal of the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no...the stripped ends of the speakers. If this , make sure to avoid excessive output on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to -. To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that...
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...). "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your receiver for 5 seconds. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the listening...
...). "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your receiver for 5 seconds. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the listening...
Operating Instructions
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...size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to "MICRO SP." (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. When you select "MICRO SP.". Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " ...the configuration if you select "MICRO SP.", the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select "NORM. The setting is set all of the...
...size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to "MICRO SP." (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. When you select "MICRO SP.". Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " ...the configuration if you select "MICRO SP.", the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select "NORM. The setting is set all of the...
Operating Instructions
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... for proper implementation of your listening position (C on page 16). Please note that speaker. Tip The receiver allows you specify the height of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to section A. • Select "PL. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from that , setting the speaker distance closer than the...
... for proper implementation of your listening position (C on page 16). Please note that speaker. Tip The receiver allows you specify the height of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to section A. • Select "PL. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from that , setting the speaker distance closer than the...
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... x Center speaker size ( C XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the front speakers (if set to obtain proper balance. For details on your listening environment. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the... and you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass ...
... x Center speaker size ( C XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the front speakers (if set to obtain proper balance. For details on your listening environment. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the... and you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass ...
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... *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the receiver. Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in sequence. Tip You can set the surround speakers to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut... (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from each speaker in your listening position...
... *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the receiver. Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in sequence. Tip You can set the surround speakers to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut... (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from each speaker in your listening position...
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... to select the decoding mode you can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the surround parameter. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 16 to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. The 2CH indicator lights up . repeatedly to select...
... to select the decoding mode you can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the surround parameter. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 16 to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. The 2CH indicator lights up . repeatedly to select...
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...To select C.ST.EX A DCS* C.ST.EX B DCS* C.ST.EX C DCS* HALL JAZZ CONCERT * Sound field with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of old movies or in the dubbed language. Enjoying movies with multi ...About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with DCS mark use DCS technology. Press MOVIE repeatedly to select "DOLBY PL", "PL MOV" or "PL MUS". Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with multi channel surround audio signals is indicated in...
...To select C.ST.EX A DCS* C.ST.EX B DCS* C.ST.EX C DCS* HALL JAZZ CONCERT * Sound field with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of old movies or in the dubbed language. Enjoying movies with multi ...About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with DCS mark use DCS technology. Press MOVIE repeatedly to select "DOLBY PL", "PL MOV" or "PL MUS". Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with multi channel surround audio signals is indicated in...
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... turn the surround effect off . 26US x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a movie theater. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of ... frequency of DVD software, etc. This element creates the same sensation in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching musicals or classic films where music is selected (Sound Field Link). x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300...
... turn the surround effect off . 26US x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a movie theater. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of ... frequency of DVD software, etc. This element creates the same sensation in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching musicals or classic films where music is selected (Sound Field Link). x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300...
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... signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is activated. However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are input. continued 27US Note When playing a DTS format disc, ...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 5 ; qa OPT: Lights up when the source signal is selected. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO...
... signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is activated. However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are input. continued 27US Note When playing a DTS format disc, ...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 5 ; qa OPT: Lights up when the source signal is selected. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO...
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...), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of each sound field. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are...
...), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of each sound field. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are...
Operating Instructions
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...be useful when you adjust the "presence" of the front speakers for optimum sound. appears in the display and all sound fields are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or ...adjust the level of the dynamic range, select "MAX". The setting is stored automatically. Enjoying Surround Sound Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the tone of the current surround effect. Surround right level (SUR.R. RANGE COMP. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • ...
...be useful when you adjust the "presence" of the front speakers for optimum sound. appears in the display and all sound fields are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or ...adjust the level of the dynamic range, select "MAX". The setting is stored automatically. Enjoying Surround Sound Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the tone of the current surround effect. Surround right level (SUR.R. RANGE COMP. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • ...
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...TV/SAT Receiver To watch DVD. TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs. PHONO Receiver To listen to output test tone. DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG DIRECT AAC BI-LING Receiver Selects Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver. MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver. SYSTEM Receiver/ STANDBY TV...player DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components. 1-9 and 0/10 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with "D.TUNING...
...TV/SAT Receiver To watch DVD. TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs. PHONO Receiver To listen to output test tone. DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG DIRECT AAC BI-LING Receiver Selects Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver. MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver. SYSTEM Receiver/ STANDBY TV...player DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components. 1-9 and 0/10 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with "D.TUNING...
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...word "C.ST.EX" (pages 25). • Adjust the speaker level (page 20). • Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to verify that sound is output from a transformer or motor, and at "VOL MIN". • Check that the connecting cords are connected securely. ...8226; Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver. There is no sound from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the audio input jacks for that component....
...word "C.ST.EX" (pages 25). • Adjust the speaker level (page 20). • Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to verify that sound is output from a transformer or motor, and at "VOL MIN". • Check that the connecting cords are connected securely. ...8226; Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver. There is no sound from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the audio input jacks for that component....
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... step) Page 28 17 35 29 1) Only when you select "NORM. XXX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX) SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) YES, NO L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL C (CENTER) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO L R DIST. between L R DIST. XX ft. between 3 feet and 23 feet...
... step) Page 28 17 35 29 1) Only when you select "NORM. XXX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX) SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) YES, NO L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL C (CENTER) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO L R DIST. between L R DIST. XX ft. between 3 feet and 23 feet...