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...receiver and the remote .....21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 22 Playback Selecting a component 24 Listening/Watching a component 25 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 27 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 30 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 31 Settings for the surround sound... 54 Index Back cover Enjoying Surround 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 fields to the initial settings ...
...receiver and the remote .....21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 22 Playback Selecting a component 24 Listening/Watching a component 25 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 27 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 30 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 31 Settings for the surround sound... 54 Index Back cover Enjoying Surround 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 fields to the initial settings ...
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The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US 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. 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.
The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. AUTO SW LCR SL SR continued 7US 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. 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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...IN IN L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT SUB SURROUND WOOFER R L CENTER FRONT RL SPEAKERS 5 4 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects to the speakers and sub woofer (page 14). The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN sound quality jack (page 18). C SPEAKERS section Connects to... a DVD jack player, etc. E DMPORT DMPORT jack 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...
...IN IN L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT SUB SURROUND WOOFER R L CENTER FRONT RL SPEAKERS 5 4 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects to the speakers and sub woofer (page 14). The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN sound quality jack (page 18). C SPEAKERS section Connects to... a DVD jack player, etc. E DMPORT DMPORT jack 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...
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... Before you install the speaker to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand. 12US 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
... Before you install the speaker to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand. 12US 1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
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...to 5 above to select "T. TONE Y". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The ...test tone is output from each speaker. TONE N". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. You can also press...not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that...
...to 5 above to select "T. TONE Y". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The ...test tone is output from each speaker. TONE N". You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. You can also press...not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that...
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TONE N, T. Effect level* [EFFECT] FM station receiving mode* [FM MODE] Naming preset stations* [NAME IN] EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Naming preset stations" (page 42). SELCT] Settings Initial setting T. AUTO Sound" (page 35). MAX FM AUTO, FM MONO For details, see page 27. RANGE] Front speaker bass ... dB to SUR R +10 dB (1 dB step) SUR R 0 dB SW -10 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step) TRE -4 dB For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. L +1 ...
TONE N, T. Effect level* [EFFECT] FM station receiving mode* [FM MODE] Naming preset stations* [NAME IN] EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Naming preset stations" (page 42). SELCT] Settings Initial setting T. AUTO Sound" (page 35). MAX FM AUTO, FM MONO For details, see page 27. RANGE] Front speaker bass ... dB to SUR R +10 dB (1 dB step) SUR R 0 dB SW -10 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step) TRE -4 dB For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. L +1 ...
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...is not compressed. • COMP. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. STD The dynamic range is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Unlike ...the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 22). TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) x D. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. STD" is compressed as intended by ...
...is not compressed. • COMP. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. STD The dynamic range is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Unlike ...the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 22). TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) x D. "COMP. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. STD" is compressed as intended by ...
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...TONE" in the amplifier menus. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is standard. • EFCT. MAX The surround effect is minimum. • EFCT. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. TONE...LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want . MIN The surround effect is maximum. 31US For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 27) and "Overview...
...TONE" in the amplifier menus. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is standard. • EFCT. MAX The surround effect is minimum. • EFCT. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. TONE...LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want . MIN The surround effect is maximum. 31US For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 27) and "Overview...
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...to during digital broadcast. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to this system. ...distance) Lets you use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through menus" (page 27) and "Overview of both front speakers are input. SYNC. (...
...to during digital broadcast. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to this system. ...distance) Lets you use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through menus" (page 27) and "Overview of both front speakers are input. SYNC. (...
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...reflections, and you may result in a setting contrary to "SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI". For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in 3 steps. 34US Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHD/HI" if your ...CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. x DIMMER (Brightness of the front speakers. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the display) Lets you are pointing toward the listener from the ...
...reflections, and you may result in a setting contrary to "SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI". For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in 3 steps. 34US Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHD/HI" if your ...CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. x DIMMER (Brightness of the front speakers. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the display) Lets you are pointing toward the listener from the ...
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... Logic II Music mode decoding. repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows...
... Logic II Music mode decoding. repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows...
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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. VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound field available" (page 37). 36US Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields.
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. VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound field available" (page 37). 36US Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields.
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... the soundtrack. Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available Sound field for watching almost any type of movie. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. continued 37US CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of a jazz club. It allows you use headphones when 2CH STEREO mode (page...
... the soundtrack. Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available Sound field for watching almost any type of movie. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. continued 37US CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of a jazz club. It allows you use headphones when 2CH STEREO mode (page...
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... surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be output from the sub woofer. Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo... may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. • This function does not work for movie/music Press 2CH ...
... surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be output from the sub woofer. Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo... may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. • This function does not work for movie/music Press 2CH ...
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... Pro Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for DVD video. This is a designated audio standard for easy enjoyment of converting analog audio to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. There are...
... Pro Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for DVD video. This is a designated audio standard for easy enjoyment of converting analog audio to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. There are...
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...picture or an unclear picture appears on the connected component. Video There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground 52US There is severe hum...; Check that the sub woofer is heard from the center/ surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 37). • Adjust the speaker level (page 22). you are connected securely. • This is no sound from the TV. If you have connected the video output of...
...picture or an unclear picture appears on the connected component. Video There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground 52US There is severe hum...; Check that the sub woofer is heard from the center/ surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 37). • Adjust the speaker level (page 22). you are connected securely. • This is no sound from the TV. If you have connected the video output of...
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...mode) 0.3 W 54US Amplifier section Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%) 85 W + 85 W Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) RMS output FRONT:133 W per channel CENTER: 133 W SURROUND: 133 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. While holding down MOVIE, press ?/1. All...station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Inputs Analog Digital (Coaxial) Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Impedance: 75 ohms Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step Reproduction frequency range: 28 - 20,000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range...
...mode) 0.3 W 54US Amplifier section Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%) 85 W + 85 W Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) RMS output FRONT:133 W per channel CENTER: 133 W SURROUND: 133 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. While holding down MOVIE, press ?/1. All...station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Inputs Analog Digital (Coaxial) Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Impedance: 75 ohms Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step Reproduction frequency range: 28 - 20,000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range...