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... 1: Installing the speakers 14 2: Connecting the speakers 17 3: Connecting the audio/video components 19 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback...Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Other Operations Switching...
... 1: Installing the speakers 14 2: Connecting the speakers 17 3: Connecting the audio/video components 19 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback...Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Other Operations Switching...
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... to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). F INPUT SELECTOR +/- B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to restore the sound (page 32). Press to select the input source to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). G AUTO... CAL MIC jack Connects to playback (page 32, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51). Press MUTING again to on and the receiver is on or off the sound temporarily. C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 31, 32, 33, 34).
... to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). F INPUT SELECTOR +/- B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to restore the sound (page 32). Press to select the input source to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). G AUTO... CAL MIC jack Connects to playback (page 32, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51). Press MUTING again to on and the receiver is on or off the sound temporarily. C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 31, 32, 33, 34).
Operating Instructions
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...component is connected to this receiver using the receiver to "AUTO". Note "RDS" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. "; Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is set... 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. Lights up when the receiver is activated. "; Lights up when receiver is activated (page 62). DIGITAL E HDMI Lights...
...component is connected to this receiver using the receiver to "AUTO". Note "RDS" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. "; Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is set... 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. Lights up when the receiver is activated. "; Lights up when receiver is activated (page 62). DIGITAL E HDMI Lights...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD/BD MENU (F), AMP MENU (I), or MENU/HOME (M), press V, v, B or b to select preset TV channels. and TV (O) at the same time to select the settings....components in the forward/ reverse direction of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray...DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. preset channels of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray ...
... DVD/BD MENU (F), AMP MENU (I), or MENU/HOME (M), press V, v, B or b to select preset TV channels. and TV (O) at the same time to select the settings....components in the forward/ reverse direction of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray...DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. preset channels of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray ...
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Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Connecting components with HDMI...1 DMPORT A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 20GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). For details, see "Control...
Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Connecting components with HDMI...1 DMPORT A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 20GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). For details, see "Control...
Operating Instructions
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... frequencies. 23GB The factory setting for details. • You cannot do recording on the receiver. - connect your DVD player or DVD recorder. Getting Started When you connect a DVD player or DVD recorder You can use the DVD input button on the TV. For details, refer to the TV IN jacks of each connected component for the remote is...
... frequencies. 23GB The factory setting for details. • You cannot do recording on the receiver. - connect your DVD player or DVD recorder. Getting Started When you connect a DVD player or DVD recorder You can use the DVD input button on the TV. For details, refer to the TV IN jacks of each connected component for the remote is...
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... malfunction. • If you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be used to return settings you have made to the initial settings. Getting Started Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. Notes • Do not leave the remote in ... the buttons again (page 63). All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to their factory settings. This procedure can also be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. ...
... malfunction. • If you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be used to return settings you have made to the initial settings. Getting Started Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. Notes • Do not leave the remote in ... the buttons again (page 63). All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to their factory settings. This procedure can also be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. ...
Operating Instructions
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... Check the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more accurate measurement. • If there are any obstacles from your preference. Pay...noise and to obtain proper sound balance in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the sound cannot be set up and connect the speakers (page 14, 17). • The AUTO CAL ...
... Check the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more accurate measurement. • If there are any obstacles from your preference. Pay...noise and to obtain proper sound balance in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the sound cannot be set up and connect the speakers (page 14, 17). • The AUTO CAL ...
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.... Avoid making noise to avoid measurement failure. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the receiver. - Then, press . WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results. The measurement results are output from the speakers and... from the speakers during the measurement process: - PHASE Displays the phase of the speakers were detected. EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Save the measurement result. Measurement Display result When the measurement process completes properly ...
.... Avoid making noise to avoid measurement failure. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the receiver. - Then, press . WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results. The measurement results are output from the speakers and... from the speakers during the measurement process: - PHASE Displays the phase of the speakers were detected. EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Save the measurement result. Measurement Display result When the measurement process completes properly ...
Operating Instructions
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... or b to suit your listening position. CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to enter the parameter. 30GB For details on the display. 2 Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY ... a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 2CH A.F.D. CAL" in order to the test tone from the receiver. x CAL LOAD (Calibration load)* • LOAD YES Select this when you want to load the saved Auto Calibration result. * You can use the A. CAL ...
... or b to suit your listening position. CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to enter the parameter. 30GB For details on the display. 2 Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY ... a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 2CH A.F.D. CAL" in order to the test tone from the receiver. x CAL LOAD (Calibration load)* • LOAD YES Select this when you want to load the saved Auto Calibration result. * You can use the A. CAL ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set... on the display. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. TV CH +...
...receiver, be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set... on the display. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. TV CH +...
Operating Instructions
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...". - (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on this receiver is connected to page 46 for details. Refer to the DVD player/ Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played...
...". - (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on this receiver is connected to page 46 for details. Refer to the DVD player/ Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played...
Operating Instructions
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...Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to customize the receiver. 2-6 2CH A.F.D. Amplifier Operations Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to select the menu you want. 3 Press menu. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO...PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 1 Press AMP MENU. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 35GB To return to select the setting you want . The setting is entered automatically.
...Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to customize the receiver. 2-6 2CH A.F.D. Amplifier Operations Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to select the menu you want. 3 Press menu. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO...PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 1 Press AMP MENU. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 35GB To return to select the setting you want . The setting is entered automatically.
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TONE N, T. TONE Y T. STD, COMP. MAX EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N BAL. L +10, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. OFF, COMP. L +1 to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. EFCT. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] ...
TONE N, T. TONE Y T. STD, COMP. MAX EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N BAL. L +10, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. OFF, COMP. L +1 to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. EFCT. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] ...
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TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. MIN The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "... effect for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to an input whenever it is maximum. 40GB Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. SELCT...
TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. MIN The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "... effect for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to an input whenever it is maximum. 40GB Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. SELCT...
Operating Instructions
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... the input mode for the digital signal input to suit your preference. Amplifier Operations Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode. In this case, set to "DEC. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" ... the digital audio jacks (for the audio to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks. • DEC. Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for CD, etc.) is broadcast in other signals are received, set to "DEC. AUTO". • DEC. AUTO".
... the input mode for the digital signal input to suit your preference. Amplifier Operations Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode. In this case, set to "DEC. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" ... the digital audio jacks (for the audio to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks. • DEC. Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for CD, etc.) is broadcast in other signals are received, set to "DEC. AUTO". • DEC. AUTO".
Operating Instructions
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... output and visual display is only output to speakers connected to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. For details on the TV's sound quality, such as it is useful when you set to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier menus. In this case, select... "AMP". 42GB You can adjust from the playback component is minimized. VIDEO menu parameters x AUDIO ...
... output and visual display is only output to speakers connected to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. For details on the TV's sound quality, such as it is useful when you set to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier menus. In this case, select... "AMP". 42GB You can adjust from the playback component is minimized. VIDEO menu parameters x AUDIO ...
Operating Instructions
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... of overdubbed or old movies. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This setting is ideal for output to the subwoofer when there is decoded into 4.1 channels. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from... field you to listen to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. mode A.F.D. on the receiver. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
... of overdubbed or old movies. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This setting is ideal for output to the subwoofer when there is decoded into 4.1 channels. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from... field you to listen to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. mode A.F.D. on the receiver. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
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VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. CLR." Press 2CH. on the receiver for this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. "S.F. Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2CH STEREO) In this operation. 1,2 2 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY... on the display and all sound fields are downmixed to their initial setting. You can also use the buttons on the receiver. 48GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. When standard 2...
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. CLR." Press 2CH. on the receiver for this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. "S.F. Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2CH STEREO) In this operation. 1,2 2 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY... on the display and all sound fields are downmixed to their initial setting. You can also use the buttons on the receiver. 48GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. When standard 2...
Operating Instructions
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...scale can - press FM MODE repeatedly until the "MONO" indicator lights up . - Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor and "ST" flashes on the area code as shown in TUNER menu to "FM ...AUTO" (page 41). set "FM MODE" in the following table. To select monaural audio, you can - TV CH + PRESET - Tuner Operations...
...scale can - press FM MODE repeatedly until the "MONO" indicator lights up . - Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor and "ST" flashes on the area code as shown in TUNER menu to "FM ...AUTO" (page 41). set "FM MODE" in the following table. To select monaural audio, you can - TV CH + PRESET - Tuner Operations...