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... 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 Playback Selecting...32 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...33 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 39 Presetting radio stations 41 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog...Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......35 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....36 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 38 Resetting sound...
... 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 Playback Selecting...32 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...33 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 39 Presetting radio stations 41 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog...Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......35 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....36 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 38 Resetting sound...
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...46). Press to a portable audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 16). MOVIE MUSIC K VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack Connects to select a sound field (page 35, 36, 38). L PHONES jack Connects to both digital and analog jacks (page 43). 9 8 Name Function G MASTER VOLUME H INPUT... SELECTOR I Remote sensor J 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME qs qa q; . Receives signals from remote commander. Press to adjust the volume level of the display. Turn to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the...
...46). Press to a portable audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 16). MOVIE MUSIC K VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack Connects to select a sound field (page 35, 36, 38). L PHONES jack Connects to both digital and analog jacks (page 43). 9 8 Name Function G MASTER VOLUME H INPUT... SELECTOR I Remote sensor J 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME qs qa q; . Receives signals from remote commander. Press to adjust the volume level of the display. Turn to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the...
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Getting Started Name L Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D.
Getting Started Name L Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D.
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...jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). C SPEAKERS section Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). 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 14). E DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD jack player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN sound quality ...
...jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20). C SPEAKERS section Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). 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 14). E DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD jack player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN sound quality ...
Operating Instructions
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...the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). 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). F D.SKIP Press to...sound field. If you want to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. The buttons are factory assigned to turn off . continued 9US MOVIE MUSIC 4 DVD/BD MENU 123 5 w; D.SKIP 456 6 7 8 D.TUNING 9 7 ql >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER 8 qk CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING 9 qj q; m TUNING + qd H M TV qf FM...
...the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). 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). F D.SKIP Press to...sound field. If you want to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. The buttons are factory assigned to turn off . continued 9US MOVIE MUSIC 4 DVD/BD MENU 123 5 w; D.SKIP 456 6 7 8 D.TUNING 9 7 ql >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER 8 qk CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING 9 qj q; m TUNING + qd H M TV qf FM...
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...REPLAY < / ADVANCE m/Mb) Ha)b) < Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 10US PRESET +/- and TV (N) at ...or on the TV screen. Press TV CH +/- Then, press to turn off the sound temporarily. J MUTING Press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU .../BD MENU (E), AMP MENU (H), or MENU/HOME (L), press V, v, B or b to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Name Xb) xb) TV CH +/- Press to the previous menu. - I ENTER Press to display...
...REPLAY < / ADVANCE m/Mb) Ha)b) < Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 10US PRESET +/- and TV (N) at ...or on the TV screen. Press TV CH +/- Then, press to turn off the sound temporarily. J MUTING Press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU .../BD MENU (E), AMP MENU (H), or MENU/HOME (L), press V, v, B or b to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Name Xb) xb) TV CH +/- Press to the previous menu. - I ENTER Press to display...
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... speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to the speaker stand. 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers...
... speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to the speaker stand. 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers...
Operating Instructions
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This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component. • If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack is MP3 or other component, be distorted or interrupted. Tip You are recommended to use "PORTABLE" sound field if the source is very soft, you select other compressed source. 17US Getting Started Notes • When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. However, before you may be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker.
This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component. • If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack is MP3 or other component, be distorted or interrupted. Tip You are recommended to use "PORTABLE" sound field if the source is very soft, you select other compressed source. 17US Getting Started Notes • When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. However, before you may be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker.
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...with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • To output the sound of the receiver. - Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD/BD input button on the receiver's display. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-...ray disc player. • To output sound from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you can use ...
...with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • To output the sound of the receiver. - Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD/BD input button on the receiver's display. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-...ray disc player. • To output sound from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you can use ...
Operating Instructions
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Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. 23US ... Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select "T. For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 30). TONE N". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. Getting Started 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T.
Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. 23US ... Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select "T. For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 30). TONE N". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. Getting Started 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T.
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... - Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player. 25US m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH...the music. TV CH + PRESET - Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can ...8226; The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel).
... - Refer to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player. 25US m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 5 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN DIMMER SLEEP 2CH...the music. TV CH + PRESET - Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can ...8226; The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel).
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...the TV. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to suit the movie or music. You can select the sound field to a suitable volume. 7 After you can use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD/BD. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 6 3 Notes • Refer... the following if you cannot listen to page 36 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up properly. TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN ...
...the TV. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to suit the movie or music. You can select the sound field to a suitable volume. 7 After you can use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press DVD/BD. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 6 3 Notes • Refer... the following if you cannot listen to page 36 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is set up properly. TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 ?/1 VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN ...
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... +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to BAL. Effect level* [EFFECT] FM station receiving mode* [FM MODE] Naming preset stations* [NAME IN] EFCT. EFCT. Menu [Display] LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 30) TONE [2-TONE] (page 31) SUR [3-SUR] (...RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selection* [S.F. STD, EFCT. MAX FM AUTO, FM MONO For details, see "Naming preset stations" (page 42). OFF, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 35). Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu...
... +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to BAL. Effect level* [EFFECT] FM station receiving mode* [FM MODE] Naming preset stations* [NAME IN] EFCT. EFCT. Menu [Display] LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 30) TONE [2-TONE] (page 31) SUR [3-SUR] (...RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selection* [S.F. STD, EFCT. MAX FM AUTO, FM MONO For details, see "Naming preset stations" (page 42). OFF, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 35). Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu...
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... in the amplifier menus. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 27) and "Overview of the sound track. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. Dynamic range compression is not compressed. • COMP. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby...
... in the amplifier menus. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 27) and "Overview of the sound track. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. Dynamic range compression is not compressed. • COMP. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby...
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... (page 28). For example, if you want for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT. MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for your listening pleasure.... x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is ...
... (page 28). For example, if you want for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT. MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for your listening pleasure.... x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is ...
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...DEC. Note When set to "DEC. PCM". 32US AUDIO menu parameters x DEC. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 28). PCM PCM signals are ...input, there may be no sound depending on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page...
...DEC. Note When set to "DEC. PCM". 32US AUDIO menu parameters x DEC. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 28). PCM PCM signals are ...input, there may be no sound depending on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page...
Operating Instructions
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...set the distance from your listening position to during digital broadcast. x A.V. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of more than 48 kHz are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left ...you want to listen to the center speaker. Amplifier Operations x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a ...
...set the distance from your listening position to during digital broadcast. x A.V. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of more than 48 kHz are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left ...you want to listen to the center speaker. Amplifier Operations x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a ...
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... the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in a setting contrary to the above the listening... if the speakers are located high above explanation, we recommend that you adjust the brightness in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. Tip Surround speaker position is not so critical. x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you...
... the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in a setting contrary to the above the listening... if the speakers are located high above explanation, we recommend that you adjust the brightness in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. Tip Surround speaker position is not so critical. x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you...
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... MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel [PLII MS] MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] (Multi Stereo) Effect Presents the sound as multi channel sound. The source recorded in 5.1 channel for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. AUTO [A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of...
... MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel [PLII MS] MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] (Multi Stereo) Effect Presents the sound as multi channel sound. The source recorded in 5.1 channel for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. AUTO [A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of...
Operating Instructions
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MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 37). 36US VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 37). 36US VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.