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... parts 5 1: Installing the speakers 12 2: Connecting the speakers 14 3: Connecting the audio/video components 15 4: Connecting the antennas 20 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 22 ... for the tuner (TUNER menu).........32 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........32 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...33 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 39 Presetting radio stations 41 Other Operations Switching... only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 38 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 39 4US
... parts 5 1: Installing the speakers 12 2: Connecting the speakers 14 3: Connecting the audio/video components 15 4: Connecting the antennas 20 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 22 ... for the tuner (TUNER menu).........32 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........32 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...33 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 39 Presetting radio stations 41 Other Operations Switching... only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 38 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 39 4US
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... 35, 36, 38). continued 5US The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 23 4 56 7 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Receives signals from remote commander. Press to a portable audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 16). Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B DIMMER C SLEEP D Display E DISPLAY F INPUT MODE...
... 35, 36, 38). continued 5US The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 23 4 56 7 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Receives signals from remote commander. Press to a portable audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 16). Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B DIMMER C SLEEP D Display E DISPLAY F INPUT MODE...
Operating Instructions
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...Preset Memory (page 41), etc., is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the disc being input through the COAXIAL jack. 6US Lights up when the audio signal is activated (page 28). However, "UNLOCK" appears on presetting radio stations, see page 41. D ; PL/ ; PLII E OPT qa... a digital signal being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. Lights up when the receiver is selected. Name F DTS G MEMORY H Tuner indicators I Preset station indicators J D.RANGE K COAX Function Lights up when DVD/BD input...
...Preset Memory (page 41), etc., is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the disc being input through the COAXIAL jack. 6US Lights up when the audio signal is activated (page 28). However, "UNLOCK" appears on presetting radio stations, see page 41. D ; PL/ ; PLII E OPT qa... a digital signal being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. Lights up when the receiver is selected. Name F DTS G MEMORY H Tuner indicators I Preset station indicators J D.RANGE K COAX Function Lights up when DVD/BD input...
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C SPEAKERS section Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). D AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to the speakers and sub woofer (page...
C SPEAKERS section Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). D AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to the speakers and sub woofer (page...
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... select the component you press the input buttons (C). AV ?/1 (on . You can use the supplied RM-AAU024 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 47). A.F.D. Then, use . D.SKIP 456 6 7 8 D.TUNING 9 7...off . D 2CH Press to use V, v, B, b and (P) to control Sony components. m TUNING + qd H M TV qf FM MODE X x Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (N) at (on/standby) the same time to turn the receiver on the TV screen. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the TV...
... select the component you press the input buttons (C). AV ?/1 (on . You can use the supplied RM-AAU024 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 47). A.F.D. Then, use . D.SKIP 456 6 7 8 D.TUNING 9 7...off . D 2CH Press to use V, v, B, b and (P) to control Sony components. m TUNING + qd H M TV qf FM MODE X x Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (N) at (on/standby) the same time to turn the receiver on the TV screen. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the TV...
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... Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system's performance. 3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to connect your components This section describes how to hook up your components, proceed to this receiver. After connect all your components to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 20). ...Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. page 16 Video components • DVD ...
... Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system's performance. 3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to connect your components This section describes how to hook up your components, proceed to this receiver. After connect all your components to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 20). ...Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. page 16 Video components • DVD ...
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...with the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player. • To output sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD recorder. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 45). press 2CH. • When ...video output of the DVD player/DVD recorder/Blu-ray disc player and satellite tuner/set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. - connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of each component connected for details. • You cannot do recording on the remote...
...with the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player. • To output sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD recorder. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 45). press 2CH. • When ...video output of the DVD player/DVD recorder/Blu-ray disc player and satellite tuner/set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. - connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of each component connected for details. • You cannot do recording on the remote...
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.... AC power cord (mains lead) Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the...
.... AC power cord (mains lead) Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the...
Operating Instructions
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...jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band] DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to turn off the receiver. Selected input Components that can also use INPUT ...SELECTOR on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING. The selected input appears...
...jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band] DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to turn off the receiver. Selected input Components that can also use INPUT ...SELECTOR on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING. The selected input appears...
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... listening to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Refer to page 35 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player. 25US MOVIE MUSIC ... MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-...
... listening to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Refer to page 35 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player. 25US MOVIE MUSIC ... MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + PRESET - Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-...
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TV CH + PRESET - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD/BD". Refer to control your Blu-ray disc player. If no image is displayed on this receiver is connected to the TV. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to... DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Tips • Select the audio format of the DVD/BD input button on the receiver. 3 Press DVD/BD. Be sure to change the factory setting of the disc to be played, if necessary. •...
TV CH + PRESET - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD/BD". Refer to control your Blu-ray disc player. If no image is displayed on this receiver is connected to the TV. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to... DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Tips • Select the audio format of the DVD/BD input button on the receiver. 3 Press DVD/BD. Be sure to change the factory setting of the disc to be played, if necessary. •...
Operating Instructions
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... input to "DEC. Note When set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "4-TUNER" in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set the name of the broadcast signal. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUTO". • DEC...
... input to "DEC. Note When set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "4-TUNER" in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set the name of the broadcast signal. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. AUTO". • DEC...
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... decoding. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 35US mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. This setting is ideal for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to the sub... A.F.D. However, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to higher fidelity sound and...
... decoding. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 35US mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. This setting is ideal for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to the sub... A.F.D. However, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to higher fidelity sound and...
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... the sound characteristics of a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels... field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. This mode is a standard mode, great for movie/music is selected. PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [PORTABLE] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field...
... the sound characteristics of a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels... field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. This mode is a standard mode, great for movie/music is selected. PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [PORTABLE] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field...
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...IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x FM MODE continued 39US Tuner Operations Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to the receiver (page 20). "S.F. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Tuner Operations Listening to FM and AM... SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to use the buttons on the display and all sound fields are reset to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 2...
...IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x FM MODE continued 39US Tuner Operations Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to the receiver (page 20). "S.F. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Tuner Operations Listening to FM and AM... SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to use the buttons on the display and all sound fields are reset to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 2...
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... also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. You can enter the frequency of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is received. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor and "ST" flashes on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. If you have entered the...
... also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. You can enter the frequency of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is received. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor and "ST" flashes on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. If you have entered the...
Operating Instructions
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... use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the input. You can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. Other Operations 43US The selected audio input mode appears on the input. Press V/v to select a character, then press...when there are selected. The entered name is registered. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the correct character. To create an index name 1 Use V/v/B/b to ...
... use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the input. You can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. Other Operations 43US The selected audio input mode appears on the input. Press V/v to select a character, then press...when there are selected. The entered name is registered. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the correct character. To create an index name 1 Use V/v/B/b to ...
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... IN L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from the connected component on the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark ... the AC power cord (mains lead). • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area. 44US Connecting the... PORT (DMPORT) allows you can listen to the sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer.
... IN L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from the connected component on the receiver. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark ... the AC power cord (mains lead). • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area. 44US Connecting the... PORT (DMPORT) allows you can listen to the sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer.
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...select "PORTABLE" (page 36). The cursor flashes and you want to create an index name for. This is played back on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Follow the procedure given in "To create an index name" (page 43). Other Operations 45US For details on the...MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enchance the sound. Note Depending on the display. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enter a name of the connected components. 1 Press the input button to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. ...
...select "PORTABLE" (page 36). The cursor flashes and you want to create an index name for. This is played back on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Follow the procedure given in "To create an index name" (page 43). Other Operations 45US For details on the...MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enchance the sound. Note Depending on the display. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enter a name of the connected components. 1 Press the input button to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. ...
Operating Instructions
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... long time, be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of safety and will fit into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is indicated on the nameplate on the back of 44.1 kHz. Precautions On ..., do not touch the cabinet. Additional Information continued 49US x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as a sampling frequency of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On power sources •...
... long time, be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of safety and will fit into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is indicated on the nameplate on the back of 44.1 kHz. Precautions On ..., do not touch the cabinet. Additional Information continued 49US x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as a sampling frequency of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On power sources •...
