Sony Ht Sf1200 Users Manual SF1200/HT SS1200

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Getting Started
Playback
- Selecting a component
- Listening/Watching a component
Amplifier Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
Tuner Operations
Other Operations
Using the Remote
- Changing button assignments
Additional Information

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Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

HT-SF1200

HT-SS1200

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,

etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the

apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

Install this system so that the power cord can be

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the

event of trouble.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable in the European

Union and other European countries

with separate collection systems)

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-

0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for

EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters

please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This symbol on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product

shall not be treated as household

waste. Instead it shall be handed over

to the applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you

will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and

human health, which could otherwise

be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve

natural resources. For more detailed

information about recycling of this

product, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

HT-SF1200 and HT-SS1200. In this manual,

models of area code CEL is used for illustration

purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference

in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for

example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

The HT-SF1200 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS1200

• Speaker systema)

– Front speakers SS-MSP2200

– Center speaker SS-CNP2200

– Surround speakers SS-SRP2200

– Sub woofer SS-WP2200

The HT-SS1200 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS1200

• Speaker systema)

– Front speakers SS-MSP1200

– Center speaker SS-CNP1200

– Surround speakers SS-SRP1200

– Sub woofer SS-WP1200

a)Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the supplied remote. You can also use

the controls on the receiver if they have the same

or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are

registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Note for the supplied remote

(RM-AAU017)

The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not

available for receiver operation.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see

the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area

code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“Models of area code AA only”.

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

Area code

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts...................5

1: Installing speakers ...................................11

2: Connecting speakers................................14

3: Connecting the audio/video

components.............................................16

4: Connecting the antennas..........................21

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote.....22

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................23

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................28

Playback

Selecting a component.................................29

Listening/Watching a component................30

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus ..........................32

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............36

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............37

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................37

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........38

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........38

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........39

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...40

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT).......42

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....44

Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer (2CH STEREO) .........................46

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ....................................................47

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 47

Presetting radio stations .............................. 49

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 50

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(IN MODE)............................................ 52

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) ............................................ 53

Listening to digital sound from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN) ............................. 55

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 56

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments ..................... 57

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 58

Precautions.................................................. 59

Troubleshooting .......................................... 60

Specifications.............................................. 63

Index ........................................................... 66

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Description and location of parts

Front panel

Getting Started

Receiver

DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

2 431 5

q; 89

Name Function

A?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 22, 30, 31,

47).

BRemote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

CInput lamps The lamp of the chosen

input source lights up

(page 29).

DDisplay The current status of the

selected component or a

list of selectable items

appears here (page 6).

EMASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time (page 28, 29,

30, 31).

FAUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied

optimizer microphone for

the Auto Calibration

function (page 24).

GMUTING Press to mute the sound

(page 29).

HSOUND FIELD

+/–

Press to select a sound

field (page 42, 44, 46, 47).

Name Function

IPRESET TUNING

+/–

Press to select a preset

station (page 50).

JINPUT

SELECTOR

Press to select the input

source to playback (page

29, 30, 31, 48, 49, 50, 60).

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About the indicators on the display

LCR

SL SR

D.RANGE

RDS

ST MONO

MEMORY

DIGITAL

DTS

HDMI

OPT COAX

21 3 4 5 6 7

;

SLEEP

LFE

Name Function

ALFE Lights up when the disc being

played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect) channel

and the LFE channel signal is

actually being reproduced.

BSLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated (page 56).

CPlayback

channel

indicators

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.

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. AUTO

D; DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you

have made digital connections.

EHDMI Lights up when a playback

component is connected to this

receiver using a HDMI jack

(page 19).

FPreset

station

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

you have preset. For details on

presetting radio stations, see

page 49.

LCR

SL SR

Name Function

GD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

33).

HTuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 47), etc.

IMEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Preset Memory

(page 49), etc., is activated.

JCOAX Lights up when IN MODE is set

to “AUTO IN” and the source

signal is a digital signal being

input through the COAX IN

jack, or when IN MODE is set to

“COAX IN” (page 52).

KOPT Lights up when IN MODE is set

to “AUTO IN” and the source

signal is a digital signal being

input through the OPT IN jack,

or when IN MODE is set to

“OPT IN” (page 52).

L;PL(II)“; PL” lights up when the

receiver applies Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals

in order to output the center and

surround channel signals.

“; PLII” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music

decoder is activated.

MDTS Lights up when the receiver is

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format

disc, be sure that you have made

digital connections.

NSW Lights up when the audio signal

is output from the

SUBWOOFER jack.

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Rear panel

12 3

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 1

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

AUDI O I N

FRONT R

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

HDMI

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

AANTENNA section

ANTENNA

jack

Connects to the FM

wire antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 21).

ANTENNA

terminals

Connects to the AM

loop antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 21).

BDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPT IN jack Connects to a DVD

player, etc. The

COAX IN jack

provides a better

quality of loud sound

(page 17).

COAX IN jack

HDMI IN/

OUT jack

Connects to a DVD

player or a satellite

tuner. An image and

the sound are output

to a TV or a projector

(page 19).

DMPORT

jack

Connect to a

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (page

53).

CSPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 14).

The following table shows the

respective color for the speaker

jacks.

DAUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN

jack

Connects to a Super

Audio CD player,

CD player, etc. (page

16, 17).

Speaker jack Color

FRONT R

(Front right speaker)

Red

FRONT L

(Front left speaker)

White

SUR R

(Surround right speaker)

Grey

SUR L

(Surround left speaker)

Blue

CENTER

(Center speaker)

Green

SUBWOOFER

(Sub woofer)

Purple

White (L)

Red (R)

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You can operate the receiver with the supplied

remote. You can also use the remote to control

the Sony audio/video components that the

remote is assigned to operate (page 57).

RM-AAU017

Remote commander

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT TV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10/

Name Function

ATV ?/1

(on/standby)

Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at

the same time to turn the TV on

or off.

AV ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the Sony

audio/video components that

the remote is assigned to

operate.

If you press ?/1 (B) at the

same time, it will turn off the

receiver and other components

(SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1

switch changes automatically

each time you press the input

buttons (C).

B?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or

off.

To turn off all components,

press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at

the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

CInput

buttons

Press one of the buttons to

select the component you want

to use. When you press any of

the input buttons, the receiver

turns on. The buttons are

factory assigned to control Sony

components as follows. You

can change the button

assignment following the steps

in “Changing button

assignments” on page 57.

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

VIDEO 3 Not assigned

DVD DVD player

SAT Digital Satellite

Receiver

TV TV

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/

CD player

TUNER Built-in tuner

DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

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Name Function

DMOVIE Press to select sound fields

(MOVIE).

MUSIC Press to select sound fields

(MUSIC).

A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode.

2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

mode.

EAMP MENU Press to display the menu of

the receiver. Then, use V, v,

B, b and (P) to perform

menu operations.

FAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function (page

25).

GD.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

using a multi-disc changer.

HDVD MENU Press to display the menu of

the DVD player on the TV

screen. Then, use V, v, B, b

and (P) to perform menu

operations.

FM MODE Press to select the FM

monaural or stereo reception.

IENTER Press to enter the value after

selecting a channel, disc or

track using the numeric

buttons of the TV, VCR or

satellite tuner.

MEMORY Press to store a station.

JMUTING Press to activate the muting

function.

Press MUTING and TV (M)

at the same time to activate

the TV’s muting function.

KTV VOL

+a)/–

Press TV VOL +/– and TV

(M) at the same time to adjust

the TV volume level.

MASTER

VOL +a)/–

Press to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time.

Name Function

LTV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)

at the same time to select

preset TV channels.

PRESET +/– Press to select

– preset stations.

– preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

./>b) Press to skip a track of the CD

player, DVD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

REPLAY /

ADVANCE

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the

current scene of the VCR,

DVD player or Blu-ray disc

player.

m/Mb) Press to

– search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the

DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

Ha)b) Press to start playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player

or Blu-ray disc player.

Xb) Press to pause playback or

recording of the VCR, CD

player, DVD player or Blu-

ray disc player. (Also starts

recording with components in

recording standby.)

xb) Press to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player

or Blu-ray disc player.

MTV Press TV and the button you

want at the same time to

activate the buttons with

orange printing.

NMENU Press to display the menu of

the VCR, DVD player,

satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc

player on the TV screen.

Press MENU and TV (M) at

the same time to display the

TV’s menu. Then, use V, v,

B, b and (P) to perform

menu operations.

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a) The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL + and

H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots

as references when operating the receiver.

b)This button is also available for DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on

the function of the button, see the operating

instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

Notes

• The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available

for receiver operation.

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the

component, the above operation may not be

possible or may operate differently than described.

Name Function

ORETURN/

EXIT OPress to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of

the VCR, DVD player,

satellite tuner or Blu-ray

disc player is displayed on

the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O

and TV (M) at the same time

to return to the previous menu

or exit the TV’s menu while

the menu is displayed on the

TV screen.

P ,

V/v/B/b

After pressing AMP MENU

(E), DVD MENU (H), or

MENU (N), press V, v, B or

b to select the settings. Then,

press to enter the selection

for DVD MENU or MENU.

Press also to enter the

selection of the receiver,

VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

QDISPLAY Press to select information

displayed on the TV screen of

the VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

Press DISPLAY and TV (M)

at the same time to select TV

information displayed on the

TV screen.

RTOOLS Press to display options

applicable to the entire disc

(e.g. disc protection), recorder

(e.g. audio settings during

recording), or multiple items

on a list menu (e.g. erasing

multiple titles).

Press TOOLS and TV (M) at

the same time to display

options applicable to the TV.

Name Function

S>10/xPress to select

– track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner or CD

player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

-/-- Press -/-- and TV (M) at the

same time to select the

channel entry mode, either

one or two digits of the TV.

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

you press the incorrect

numeric button.

TNumeric

buttons

(number 5a))

Press to

– preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or

Blu-ray disc player. Press

0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and

TV (M) at the same time to

select the TV channels.

UTV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (M)

at the same time to select the

input signal (TV input or

video input).

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

Timer function and the

duration which the receiver

turns off automatically.

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1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel

speaker system. 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).

HT-SF1200 only

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSub woofer

HT-SS1200 only

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSub woofer

Tip

Since the sub woofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

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Before you install the speaker and sub woofer,

be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to

prevent vibration or movement as shown in the

illustration below.

Example of HT-SS1200 front

speaker

HT-SF1200 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to

the center speaker and sub woofer only.

HT-SS1200 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all

the speakers and sub woofer.

HT-SS1200 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or

WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in

certain countries). Be sure to detach the screw

from the speaker and use it when you install

the speaker to the speaker stand. For details,

refer to operating instructions supplied with

the speaker stand.

HT-SF1200 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For

details, refer to supplied speaker stand

installation guide.

You can install your speakers on the wall.

1Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hook on

the back of each speaker. See

the illustrations below.

2Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5

to 7 mm.

3Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Installing the speakers on a flat

surface

Installing the speakers on the

speaker stand

Installing the speakers on the

wall

4 mm

more than 25 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.5 mm

5 to 7 mm

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Example of installing the speakers on

the wall

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material

and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially

fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and

fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a

vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is

applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the

wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage

caused by improper installation, insufficient wall

strength or improper screw installation, natural

calamity, etc.

• For HT-SF1200, if you install the speakers on the

wall, you do not need to attach the supplied

speaker stand.

4.5 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

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2: Connecting speakers

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSub woofer

SPEAKERS

CENTER SUBWOOFERFRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

DEB

ASpeaker cord (supplied)

Connector

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Note on speaker cords

The connector of the speaker cords are the

same color as the speaker jack to be connected.

When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to

match the colored connector to the speaker

jack on the receiver:

Note on speakers

To connect the speakers correctly, be sure to

check the type of speakers by referring to the

speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of

the speakers.

* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the

character on the speaker label. For details on the

speaker type, see page 3.

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Green CENTER

Purple SUBWOOFER

Character on

speaker label

Speaker type

L Front left

R Front right

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

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3: Connecting the audio/

video components

This section describes how to hook up your

components to this receiver. Before you begin,

refer to “Component to be connected” below

for the pages which describe how to connect

the audio/video components.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

21).

Component to be connected

The following illustration shows how to

connect audio components such as Super

Audio CD player or CD player.

How to hook up your

components

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/

CD player

page 16

Video components

• DVD player/DVD recorder

• Blu-ray disc player

• Satellite tuner/Set-top box

•VCR

•TV

page 17

Components with HDMI jack page 19

Connecting audio components

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 1

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

SAT IN V

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO

DIGITAL

DVD IN

Super Audio CD player/

CD player

Audio signal

AAudio cord (not supplied)

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The following illustration shows how to

connect video components such as DVD

player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR.

If you connect a DVD recorder

Be sure to change the factory setting of the

DVD input button on the remote so that you

can use the button to control your DVD

recorder. For details, see “Changing button

assignments” (page 57).

Connecting video components

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

DVD IN SAT IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

TV DMPORT

HDMI

R R

VIDEO 2/BD IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

COAX IN

DVD

DIGITAL

AOptical digital cord (not supplied)

BAudio cord (not supplied)

CCoaxial digital cord (supplied)

DVD player/DVD recorder VCR

Satellite tuner/Set-top box TV

Audio signal Audio signal

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Notes

• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or

VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the DVD

recorder or VCR.

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD

player, set the digital audio output setting on the

DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD player.

• As this receiver does not have analog audio input

jack for DVD, connect your DVD player to the

DIGITAL COAX IN DVD jack on the receiver.

To output sound from the front left/right speakers

and sub woofer only, press 2CH.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

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HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

HDMI feature

A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI

can be output from the speakers connected to

the receiver. This signal supports Dolby

Digital, DTS and linear PCM.

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 1

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL HDMI

DVD player Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.

AHDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Audio/video signal Audio/video signal Audio/video signal

AAA

Satellite tuner

Audio/video signal

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If you connect a Blu-ray disc

player

Be sure to change the factory setting of the

VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that

you can use the button to control your Blu-ray

disc player. For details, see “Changing button

assignments” (page 57).

Notes on HDMI connections

• Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo

(made by Sony).

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and

HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any

other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can

only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• When you want to listen to the sound from

the TV speaker, set “AUDIO” to

“TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page 39).

If you cannot play back multi channel

software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound

will not output from the TV speaker.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a

Super Audio CD are not output.

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the

video and audio of a playback component

are being output to a TV via the receiver. If

the power supply of the receiver is not

turned on, neither video nor audio is

transmitted.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit

length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack

may be suppressed by the connected

component. Check the setup of the

connected component if the image is poor or

the sound does not come out of a component

connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency or the number of

channels of audio output signals from the

playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be

distorted or may not be output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• Set the resolution of the image of the

playback component to 720p or 1080i when

you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over

a HDMI connection.

• We do not recommend using a HDMI-DVI

conversion cable. When you connect a

HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D

component, the sound and/or the image may

not be output.

• For details on HDMI setup of the connected

component, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the connected

component.

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the receiver and other

components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 1

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL HDMI

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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5: Preparing the receiver

and the remote

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Before using the receiver for the first time,

initialize the receiver by performing the

following procedure. This procedure can also

be used to return settings you have made to

their factory defaults.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“CLEARING” appears on the display for

a while, then “CLEARED” appears.

The following items are reset to their

factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,

SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO,

SYSTEM and A. CAL menus.

• The sound field memorized for each

input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL

MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Connecting the AC power cord

CENTER SUBWOOFERSUR L

AC power cord

To the wall outlet

Performing initial setup

operations

DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

1,2

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Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAU017 remote commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing

batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or

humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight

or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons

may be reset to their factory settings. If this

happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57).

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last

for about 3 months. When the remote no longer

operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with

new ones.

6: Calibrating the

appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which

allows you to perform automatic calibration as

follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker

and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker to your

listening position.

• Measure the speaker polarity.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.*

* The measurement result is not utilized for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.

The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound

balance in your room. However, you can

adjust the speaker levels and balance manually

according to your preference. For details, see

“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 28).

Inserting batteries into the

remote

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Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set

up and connect the speakers (page 11, 14).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not

connect other microphones to this jack.

Doing so may damage the receiver and the

microphone.

• During the calibration, the sound that comes

out of the speakers is very loud. Pay

attention to the presence of children or to the

effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and

to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers,

the calibration cannot be performed

correctly. Remove any obstacles from the

measurement area to avoid measurement

error.

Note

If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto

Calibration, it will turn off automatically.

Example: HT-SS1200

1Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL

MIC jack on the front panel.

2Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your

listening position.You can also use a stool

or tripod so that the optimizer

microphone remains at the same height as

your ears.

Tip

When you face the speaker towards the optimizer

microphone, you will get a more accurate

measurement.

Before you perform Auto

Calibration DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

Optimizer

microphone

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Press AMP MENU, then press

AUTO CAL.

You can also select “A.CAL YES” in the

A. CAL menu.

The following appears on the display.

A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t

A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds to complete.

The table below shows the display when

measurement starts.

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the

surround speakers. Set this value using “SUR POS.”

parameters in the SYSTEM menu (page 34).

Tip

When Auto Calibration starts:

– Stand some distance from the speakers and the

listening position to avoid measurement failure.

This is because test signals are output from the

speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be

canceled when you do the following during the

measurement process:

– Press ?/1 or MUTING.

– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

1Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the measurement result

appears on the display.

Performing Auto Calibration

Measurement for Display

Speaker existance TONE

Speaker gain, distance,

frequency response

T.S.P.

Sub woofer gain and distance WOOFER

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ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT TV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

>10/

AUTO CAL

Input

buttons

?/1

switch

MASTER

VOL +/–

MUTING

AMP MENU

Confirming/saving the

measurement results

Measurement

result

Display Explanation

When the

measurement

process

completes

properly

SAVE Proceed to step

When the

measurement

process fails

ERROR

XXXX

See “When

error codes

appear” (page

26).

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2Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item. Then, press .

3Save the measurement result.

Select “SAVE” in step 2.

The measurement results are saved.

When error codes appear

Try the remedies and perform the Auto

Calibration again.

To rectify the error

1Record down the error code.

2Press , “RETRY Y” appears on the

display.

3Rectify the error.

For details, see “When error codes appear”

above.

4Press to perform Auto Calibration again.

When you select “WARN CHK”

If a warning on the measurement result is

present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 2 of

“Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

Item Explanation

RETRY Performs the Auto

Calibration again.

SAVE Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting

process.

WARN CHK Displays warning

concerning the

measurement results. See

“When you select “WARN

CHK”” (page 26).

PHASE Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/out of

phase). See “When you

select “PHASE”” (page 27).

DISTANCE Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

LEVEL Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

EXIT Exits the setting process

without saving the

measurement results.

Error code Cause and remedies

ERROR 32 None of the speakers were

detected. Make sure that the

optimizer microphone is

connected properly and perform

the Auto Calibration again.

If the optimizer microphone is

connected properly but the error

code appears, the optimizer

microphone cable may be

damaged or improperly connected.

ERROR F 33 • None of the front speakers are

connected or only one front

speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not

connected.

ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround

speakers is not connected.

ERROR SW 33 Sub woofer is not connected.

Connect the sub woofer to the

SUBWOOFER terminal.

ERROR 33 Wrong speaker detection due to

noise. Make sure the environment

is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Warning code Explanation

WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has

completed. However, the noise

level is high. You may be able to

perform the Auto Calibration

properly if you try it again, even

though the measurement cannot

be performed in all environments.

Try to perform the Auto

Calibration in a quiet

environment.

WARN 41 The sound input from the

optimizer microphone is out of

the acceptable range. It is louder

than the loudest sound that can be

measured. Try to perform the

Auto Calibration when the

environment is quiet enough to

allow proper measurement.

Error code Cause and remedies

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When you select “PHASE”

You can check the phase of each speaker (in

phase/out of phase).

Press V/v repeatedly to select a

speaker, then press to return to

step 2 in “Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

*xx represent a speaker channel

FL Front left

FR Front right

CCenter

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

SW Sub woofer

Tip

Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the

measurement results for polarity may vary.

However, there will be no problems even if you

continue to use the receiver with that value.

After you have finished

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the

receiver.

Note

If you have changed the position of the speakers, it

is recommended you to perform Auto Calibration

again in order to enjoy the surround sound.

You can use the A. CAL menu to make

settings for the Auto Calibration function to

suit your preference.

Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

xAUTO CAL (Auto Calibration on/

off)

• A.CAL NO

The Auto Calibration function is turned off.

• A.CAL YES

The Auto Calibration function start.

xCAL LOAD (Calibration load)*

• LOAD YES

Select this when you want to load the saved

Auto Calibration result.

• LOAD NO

Select this when you do not want to load the

saved Auto Calibration result.

* You can select this parameter only when you have

performed the Auto Calibration and saved the

settings.

WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out

of the acceptable range. Try to

perform the Auto Calibration

when the environment is quiet

enough to allow proper

measurement.

WARN 43 The distance and position of a sub

woofer cannot be detected. This

may be caused by noise. Try to

perform the Auto Calibration in a

quiet environment.

NO WARN There is no warning information.

Display Explanation

xx* IN The speaker is in phase.

xx* OUT The speaker is out of phase. The

“+” and “–” terminals of the

speaker may be connected the

other way around.

Warning code Explanation

A. CAL menu parameters

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7: Adjusting the speaker

levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency

centered at 800 Hz.

1Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press or b to enter the

menu.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

4Press or b to enter the

parameter.

5Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker

in sequence as follows:

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround left t

Sub woofer

6Adjust the speaker levels and

balance using the LEVEL menu

so that the level of the test tone

sounds the same from each

speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)” (page 36).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same

time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also

use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display

during adjustment.

To turn off the test tone

Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select

“T. TONE N” in step 5.

123

0/10

ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

>10/

2-5 MASTER

VOL +/–

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Playback

Selecting a component

1Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

The selected input appears on the display.

* “VIDEO 2/BD” scrolls across the display,

then “VIDEO 2” appears.

2Turn on the component and

start playback.

3Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

The muting function will be canceled when

you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level.

Playback

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT TV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

>10/

MUTING

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

DMPORT

[DMPORT]

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter connected to

DMPORT jack

VIDEO 1

[VIDEO 1]

VCR, etc., connected to

the VIDEO 1 jack

VIDEO 2

[VIDEO 2/BD]*

Blu-ray disc player, etc.,

connected to the VIDEO

2/BD jack

DVD

[DVD]

DVD player, etc.,

connected to DVD jack

SAT

[SAT]

Satellite tuner, set-top

box, etc., connected to

SAT jack

[TV]

TV, etc., connected to TV

jack

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD]

Super Audio CD/CD

player, etc., connected to

the SA-CD/CD jack

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT TV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10/

DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

MASTER VOLUME

Notes

• The operation is described for a

Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

Super Audio CD player or CD

player.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to

suit the music. Refer to page 44

for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Classical: HALL

Jazz: JAZZ

Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that

was recorded in the 2 channel

format from all speakers (multi

channel). Refer to page 42 for

details.

1Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to

select “SA-CD/CD”.

4Playback the disc.

5Adjust to a suitable volume.

6After you have finished listening to the

Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn

off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/

CD player.

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Watching a DVD

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ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT TV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10/

DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

AUTO C AL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

MASTER VOLUME

Notes

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you

cannot listen to multi channel

sound.

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player

via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is

set up properly.

Tips

• Select the audio format of the

disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to

suit the movie/music. Refer to

page 44 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C.ST.EX

Music: CONCERT

1Turn on the TV and DVD player.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press DVD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to

select “DVD”.

4Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that

the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.

5Set up the DVD player.

Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

6Playback the disc.

7Adjust to a suitable volume.

8After you have finished watching the DVD,

eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV

and DVD player.

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Navigating through

menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make

various adjustments to customize the receiver.

1Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

3Press or b to enter the

menu.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to

adjust.

5Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous

display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed

on the display. This means that they are either

unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Amplifier Operations

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2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

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Amplifier Operations

The following options are available in each

menu. For details on navigating through

menus, see page 32.

Overview of the menus

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

LEVEL

[1-LEVEL]

(page 36)

Test tonea)

[T. TONE]

T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N

Front speaker balancea)

[FRT BAL]

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10,

BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +10

BALANCE

Center speaker level

[CNT LVL]

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

(1 dB step)

CNT 0 dB

Surround left speaker level

[SL LVL]

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L 0 dB

Surround right speaker level

[SR LVL]

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R 0 dB

Sub woofer level

[SW LVL]

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SW 0 dB

Dynamic range compressora)

[D. RANGE]

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. MAX

COMP. OFF

TONE

[2-TONE]

(page 37)

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

BASS 0 dB

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

TRE 0 dB

SUR

[3-SUR]

(page 37)

Sound field selectiona)

[S.F. SELCT]

2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL,

PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST.,

C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C,

PORTABLE, HALL, JAZZ,

CONCERT

A.F.D. AUTO

Effect levela)b)

[EFFECT]

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. MAX

EFCT. STD

TUNER

[4-TUNER]

(page 38)

FM station receiving modea)

[FM MODE]

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

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AUDIO

[5-AUDIO]

(page 38)

Digital audio input decoding

prioritya)

[DEC. PRI.]

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

for:

VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2/BD,

SAT, TV,

DVD;

DEC. PCM for:

SA-CD/CD

Digital broadcast language

selectiona)

[DUAL]

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M+S

DUAL M

Synchronizes audio with video

outputa)

[A.V. SYNC.]

A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC. 20 A.V.SYNC. 0

Digital audio input assignmenta)

[D. ASSIGN]

For details, see page 55.

Switching the audio input

modea) [IN MODE]

For details, see page 52.

VIDEO

[6-VIDEO]

(page 39)

HDMI AUDIOa)c)

[AUDIO]

AMP, TV+AMP AMP

HDMI CONTROLa)c)

[CONTROL]

CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF

SYSTEM

[7-SYSTEM]

(page 40)

Front left speaker distancea)d)

[FL DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Front right speaker distancea)d)

[FR DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Center speaker distancea)d)

[CNT DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround left speaker

distancea)d)

[SL DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround right speaker

distancea)d)

[SR DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Sub woofer distancea)d)

[SW DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround speaker positiona)

[SUR POS.]

BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI,

SIDE/LO

Brightness of the displaya)

[DIMMER]

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

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a)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

b)The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode.

c)When you select this parameter, the “HDMI” indicator flashes in the display.

d)When you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, the setting is displayed as x.xx m and you

can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter increment.

e)After you have select the setting, press to confirm the selection.

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

A. CAL

[8-A. CAL]

(page 27)

Auto calibration on/offa)e)

[AUTO CAL]

A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO A.CAL NO

Calibration loada)d)

[CAL LOAD]

LOAD NO, LOAD YES LOAD YES

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the

balance and level of each speaker.

Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

LEVEL menu parameters

xT. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position. For details, see “7:

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 28).

xFRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.

xCNT LVL (Center speaker level)

xSL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

xSR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

xSW LVL (Sub woofer level)

xD. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you

want to watch movies at low volumes late at

night. Dynamic range compression is possible

with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• COMP. STD

The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the

dynamic range information included in the Dolby

Digital signal.

“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only

enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend

using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly

compresses the dynamic range and lets you view

movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog

limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a

very natural compression.

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Amplifier Operations

Adjusting the tone

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the

tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front

speakers.

Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

TONE menu parameters

xBASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

xTRE 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 for your listening pleasure.

Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

SUR menu parameters

xS.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For

details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

42).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound

field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field

Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the

SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input

and then return to SA-CD/CD, “HALL” will

automatically be applied again.

xEFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround

effect for sound fields selected with the

MOVIE or MUSIC button.

•EFCT. MIN

The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD

The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX

The surround effect is maximum.

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Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM

station receiving mode.

Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

TUNER menu parameters

xFM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

• FM AUTO

This receiver will decode the signal as stereo

signal when the radio station is broadcast in

stereo.

• FM MONO

This receiver will decode the signal as mono

signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make

settings for the audio to suit your preference.

Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

AUDIO menu parameters

xDEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital

signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN

jacks.

• DEC. AUTO

Automatically switches the input mode

between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

•DEC. PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent

interruption when playback starts).

However, when other signals are input, there

may be no sound depending on the format.

In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

When signals from the HDMI IN jack are

selected, only PCM signals are output from

the connected player. When signals in other

format are received, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the

digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when

playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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xDUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen

to during digital broadcast. This feature only

functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)

Sound of the main language will be output

through the front left speaker and sound of

the sub language will be output through the

front right speaker simultaneously.

• DUAL M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the main and sub

languages will be output.

xA.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

Lets you delay the audio output so that the

time gap between the audio output and visual

display is minimized. You can adjust from

0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is not valid when the multi-channel

PCM signals are received via a HDMI IN jack.

xD. ASSIGN (Digital audio input

assignment)

Lets you assign the digital audio input to other

input source. For details, see “Listening to

digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL

ASSIGN)” (page 55).

xIN MODE (Switching the audio

input mode)

Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs.

For details, see “Switching between digital

and analog audio (IN MODE)” (page 52).

Settings for the video

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to make various

adjustments for HDMI settings.

Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

VIDEO menu parameters

xAUDIO (HDMI AUDIO)*

Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the

playback component connected to the receiver

via a HDMI connection.

•AMP

The HDMI audio signals from the playback

component is only output to speakers

connected to the receiver. Multi-channel

sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s

speakers.

• TV+AMP

The sound is output from TV’s speaker and

the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the

number of channels, and the sampling

frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo

speakers, the sound output from the receiver is

also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play

multi-channel software.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may not be

output from the receiver. In this case, select

“AMP”.

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xCONTROL (HDMI CONTROL)*

Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function

on or off.

For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL

Guide supplied with the receiver.

* When you select this parameter, the “HDMI”

indicator flashes in the display.

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the

distance of the speakers connected to this

system.

Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

SYSTEM menu parameters

xFL DIST. (Front left speaker

distance)

xFR DIST. (Front right speaker

distance)

xCNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

xSR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

xSW DIST. (Sub woofer distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the speakers and sub woofer.

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Tips

• If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to

“LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers

distance in 0.01 meter increment.

• The distance between the center speaker and the

listening position B cannot be more than 1.5

meters closer than the one between the listening

position and the front speaker A. Place the

speakers so that the difference in the length of B

in the following diagram is no more than 1.5

meters closer than the length of A.

Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or

more when the distance A is 6 meters.

Also, the distance between the surround speakers

and the listening position C cannot be more than

4.5 meters closer than the distance between the

listening position and the front speakers A. Place

the speakers so that the difference in the length of

C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5

meters closer than the length of A.

Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or

more when the distance A is 6 meters.

This is important because incorrect speaker

placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of

surround sound. Please note that placing the

speakers closer than the required will cause a delay

in the output of the sound from that speaker. In

other words, the speaker will sound like it is

farther away.

xSUR POS. (Surround speaker

position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround

speakers for proper implementation of the

surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes (page 45).

• BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

• BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

•SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

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Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically

for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is

not so critical.

Those sound fields were designed under the premise

that the surround speakers would be located behind

the listening position, but presentation remains

fairly consistent even with the surround speakers

positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the

speakers are pointing toward the listener from the

immediate left and right of the listening position, the

surround effects become unclear unless set to

“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many

variables, such as wall reflections, and you may

obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your

speakers are located high above the listening

position, even if they are located to the immediate

left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting

contrary to the above explanation, we recommend

that you playback multi channel surround encoded

software and select the setting that provides a good

sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in

forming a cohesive space between the surround

sound from the surround speakers and the sound of

the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds

best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then

use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level

adjustments to obtain proper balance.

xDIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Enjoying Dolby Digital

and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows

you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select

the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel

stereo sound as multi channel sound.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select

the sound field you want.

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the

receiver.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page

43).

Enjoying Surround Sound

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2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

A.F.D.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding

mode

A.F.D. mode

[Display]

Multi channel

audio after

decoding

Effect

(Detecting

automatically)

A.F.D. AUTO

[A.F.D. AUTO]

(Detecting

automatically)

Presents the sound as it was recorded/

encoded without adding any surround

effects. However, this receiver will

generate a low frequency signal for output

to the sub woofer when there is no LFE

signals.

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

[DOLBY PL]

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

source recorded in 2 channel format is

decoded into 4.1 channels.

Dolby Pro Logic

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MV]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for movies

encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,

this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1

channel for watching videos of overdubbed

or old movies.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MS]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

[MULTI ST.]

(Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from

all speakers.

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Selecting a pre-

programmed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

and concert halls into your home.

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a

sound field for movies or press

MUSIC repeatedly to select a

sound field for music.

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the

receiver.

For details, see “Types of sound field

available” (page 45).

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AUTO CAL

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MUSIC

MOVIE

2CH

A.F.D.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of sound field available

About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS

technology.

DCS is a unique sound reproduction

technology for home theater developed by

Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and

powerful sound of movie theaters at home.

With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed

by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)

and measured data, the ideal sound field

intended by film makers can be experienced at

home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for

watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with

multi channel surround effects. You can

reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony

Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in

your home.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of

the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a

single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that the sound is

coming from inside the screen like in

theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found

in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate

these three elements simultaneously.

Sound field

for

Sound field

[Display]

Effect

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production

studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any

type of movie.

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS [C.ST.EX B]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production

studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or

action movies with lots of sound effects.

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS [C.ST.EX C]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching

musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the

soundtrack.

Music PORTABLE AUDIO

[PORTABLE]

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable

audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other

compressed music.

HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT

[CONCERT]

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

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Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers 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 in the following cases:

– For signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 48 kHz.

– The multi channel PCM signals are received via

a HDMI IN jack.

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD

software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• : Dolby Digital discs

• : Dolby Surround

encoded programs

• : DTS Digital Surround encoded

programs

To turn off the surround effect

for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.

repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Using only the front

speakers and sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound

from the front left/right speakers and sub

woofer only.

When multi channel surround formats are

input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel

with bass frequencies being output from the

sub woofer.

When standard 2 channel stereo sources are

input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry

will be activated. The front channel bass

frequencies will be output from the sub

woofer.

Press 2CH.

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the

receiver.

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VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

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Tuner Operations

Resetting sound fields to

the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2While holding down SOUND

FIELD +, press ?/1.

“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and

all sound fields are reset to their initial

setting.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts

through the built-in tuner. Before operation,

make sure you have connected the FM and

AM antennas to the receiver (page 21).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending

on the area code as shown in the following table. For

details on area codes, see page 3.

DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

?/1

1,2 2

Tuner Operations

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

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2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

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D.TUNING

D.SKIP

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1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to

high; press TUNING – to scan from high

to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo

reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”

flashes on the display, select monaural audio

so that the sound will be less distorted.

To select monaural audio, you can

– press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

MONO” (page 38).

To return to stereo mode, you can

– press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator on the display do not

light up.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

AUTO” (page 38).

You can enter the frequency of a station

directly by using the numeric buttons.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press D.TUNING.

3Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

4Press ENTER.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you

still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is

not used in your area.

Direct tuning

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2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

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Tuner Operations

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30

AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the

stations you often listen to.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Tune in the station that you

want to preset using automatic

tuning (page 47) or direct

tuning (page 48).

Switch the FM reception mode, if

necessary (page 48).

3Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 and 5 before

“MEMORY” goes out.

4Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

You can also press the PRESET + or

PRESET – to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you

select the preset number, start again from

step 3.

5Press ENTER.

The station is stored as the selected preset

number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

ENTER, start again from step 3.

6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Presetting radio stations

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VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

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PRESET

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1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can

select a preset station as follows:

You can also press the numeric buttons to

select the preset station you want. Then,

press ENTER to enter the selection.

Using the controls on the

receiver

1Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS

(Radio Data System), which enables radio

stations to send additional information along

with the regular program signal. You can

display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are

not familiar with the RDS services in your area,

check with your local radio stations for details.

Simply select a station on the FM

band using direct tuning (page 48),

automatic tuning (page 47), or

preset tuning (page 50).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS

services, “RDS” lights up and the program

service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned

to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if

the signal strength is weak.

Tuning to preset stations

123

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ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

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ENTER

Numeric

buttons

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

Receiving RDS broadcasts

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Tuner Operations

While receiving an RDS station,

press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, RDS

information on the display changes cyclically

as follows:

Program Service name t Frequency t

Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text

indicationb) t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field

currently applied t Volume level

a)Type of program being broadcast (page 51).

b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by

government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the

display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,

the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS

service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)

appears on the display.

Displaying RDS information

Description of program types

Program type

indication

Description

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

current news

INFO Programs offering information on

a wide spectrum of subjects,

including consumer affairs and

medical advice

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

regional culture, such as language

and social concerns

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

sciences and technology

VARIED Other types of programs such as

celebrity interviews, panel

games, and comedy

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

music

CLASSICS Performances of major

orchestras, chamber music,

opera, etc.

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

categories above, such as Rhythm

& Blues and Reggae

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

etc.

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

things that affect them

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

public express their views by

phone or in a public forum

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located

by TP/TA.

LEISURE Programs on recreational

activities such as gardening,

fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Program type

indication

Description

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Switching between

digital and analog audio

(IN MODE)

You can select the audio input mode setting

when you connect components to both digital

and analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

1Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

3Press or b to enter the

menu.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

“IN MODE”.

5Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

the audio input you want.

To return to the previous display

Press B.

Audio input modes

xAUTO IN

Gives priority to digital audio signals when

there are both digital and analog connections.

If there are no digital audio signals, analog

audio signals are selected.

xHDMI IN

Specifies the audio signals input to the HDMI

jack.

xCOAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL COAX IN jack.

xOPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL OPT IN jack.

xANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

Other Operations

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Other Operations

Enjoying the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT)

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)

allows you to enjoy sound from a network

system such as a portable audio source or

computer.

By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound

from the connected component on the

receiver.

For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned

on.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on the area.

You can listen to the sound from the

component connected through the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack

on the receiver.

You can also view the images on the TV

screen by connecting the video output of the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video

input of the TV.

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

HDMI

DMPORT

DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

adapter

* The type of connector varies depending on the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied

with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

AVideo cord (not supplied)

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To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter from DMPORT

jack

Press and hold both sides of the connector and

then pull out the connector.

Notes

• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the

arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the

DMPORT jack.

• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly,

insert the connector straight in.

• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when

placing or moving the receiver.

1Press DMPORT.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR

on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

2Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound is played back on the receiver.

For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

Note

Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, you can operate the connected component

by using the remote. For details on remote button

operation, see page 8.

Tip

When listening to MP3 or other compressed music

using a portable audio source, you can enhance the

sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select

“PORTABLE” (page 44).

DMPORT

Listening to a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

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Other Operations

Listening to digital sound

from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN)

You can reassign digital audio input that has

OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN,VIDEO 1

IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when

they are not currently being used.

For example, to output the sound source for

the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack

on the receiver:

• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD

player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of

the receiver.

• Assign “VD1 OPT” to DVD function in the

“D. ASSIGN” setting.

1Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

3Press or b to enter the

menu.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

“D. ASSIGN”.

5Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

the digital audio input you want

to reassign (for example, “VD1

OPT”).

7Press or b to enter your

selection.

8Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input you want the digital

audio input selected in step 6 to

be reassigned to (for example,

“VD1–DVD”).

The input you can reassign to varies for

each digital audio input. For details, see

“Assignable inputs for digital audio

input” (page 56) .

To return to the previous display

Press B.

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2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

FM MODE

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

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Assignable inputs for digital

audio input

The initial setting is marked with an

underscore.

Notes

• You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to

the same input.

• You cannot use the digital audio input for the

original input when it is reassigned to another

input.

• When you reassign the digital audio input, you may

need to adjust the IN MODE setting in order to

output the sound from the receiver (page 52).

• You cannot reassign the digital audio input to

TUNER and DMPORT.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the

power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00

t OFF

When sleep timer is activated, the display dims

and “SLEEP” indicator lights up.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver

after the display dims, the display brightens up.

After a while, the display dims again if no button is

pressed.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears

on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep

timer will be canceled.

Digital audio

input

[Display]

Assignable

inputs

Display

VIDEO 1

OPTICAL

[VD1 OPT]

VIDEO 1 VD1– VD1

VIDEO 2/BD VD1– VD2

DVD VD1– DVD

TV VD1– TV

SA-CD/CD VD1– CD

DVD

COAXIAL

[DVD COAX]

VIDEO 1 DVD– VD1

VIDEO 2/BD DVD– VD2

DVD DVD– DVD

SAT DVD– SAT

TV DVD– TV

SA-CD/CD DVD– CD

SAT OPTICAL

[SAT OPT]

VIDEO 2/BD SAT– VD2

DVD SAT– DVD

SAT SAT– SAT

TV SAT– TV

SA-CD/CD SAT– CD

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Using the Remote

Changing button

assignments

You can change the factory settings of the

input buttons to suit the components in your

system. For example, if you connect a DVD

recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver,

you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote

to control the DVD recorder.

1Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the

assignment.

Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.

2Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding

button for the category you

want.

Example: Press 4.

Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to

control the DVD recorder.

Categories and the

corresponding buttons

a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3

setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS

respectively.

b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or

DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray

disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

To clear all remote button

assignments

Press ?/1, DMPORT and MASTER VOL – at

the same time.

The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Using the Remote

Categories Press

VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1

VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2

DVD player/DVD recorder

(command mode DVD1)b)

DVD recorder

(command mode DVD3)b)

CD player 5

Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8

Blu-ray disc player

(command mode BD1)c)

Blu-ray disc recorder

(command mode BD3)c)

0/10

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Not assigned ENTER/

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Glossary

xDolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It

consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround

(Left/Right) and sub woofer channels. It is a

designated audio standard for DVD-video and

also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since

surround information is recorded and

reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with

fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby

surround.

xDolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2 channel stereo

recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.

There is a MOVIE mode for movies and

MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as

music. Old movies encoded in the traditional

stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1

channel surround sound.

xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono

surround information is matrixed into two

stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is

decoded and output in 4 channel surround

sound. This is the most common audio

processing method for DVD-video.

xDTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It

compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,

delivering a higher quality sound

reproduction.

xHDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video

and audio on a single digital connection. The

HDMI connection carries standard to high

definition video signals and multi-channel

audio signals to audio/video components, such

as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form

without degradation. The HDMI specification

supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Contents Protection), a copy protection

technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

xSampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data

should be quantified. This process is called

sampling, and the number of times per second

the analog data is quantified is called the

sampling frequency. A standard music CD

stores data quantified at 44,100 times per

second, which is expressed as a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a

higher sampling frequency means better sound

quality.

xTSP (Time Stretched Pulse)

A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring

signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring

a wide band, from low to high, in a short

period.

The amount of energy used to measure signals

is important to ensure measurement accuracy

in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP

signals makes it possible to measure signals

effectively.

Additional Information

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Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the

operating voltage is identical with your local

power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If you

continuously use this receiver at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid

burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup

and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,

or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet

that might block the ventilation holes and

cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment

such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the

receiver is being used in combination with a

TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too

close to that equipment, noise may result,

and picture quality may suffer. This is

especially likely when using an indoor

antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an

outdoor antenna).

• Use caution when placing the receiver or

speakers on surfaces that have been

specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.)

as staining or discoloration of the surface

may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure

to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color

irregularity on a nearby TV

screen

The front speakers, center speaker and the sub

woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to

be installed near a TV set. However, color

irregularities may still be observed on certain

types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are

not magnetically shielded, we recommend that

you place the surround speakers slightly

further away from TV set (page 11).

If color irregularity is

observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after

15 to 30 minutes.

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If color irregularity is observed

again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV

set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the

volume on the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a

soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this

troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the

problem.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which

component is selected, or only a very

low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that both the receiver and all

components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set

to “VOL MIN”.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting

function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons on the

remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

• Check that the IN MODE setting is

correct.

There is no sound from a specific

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons on the

remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver.

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There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and

not only to either the L or R jack. Use an

audio cord (not supplied).

The source sound input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV speaker.

• Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the

VIDEO menu (page 39).

• Check the HDMI connection.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

LEVEL menu (page 36).

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 m (10 ft) away from a TV set or

fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

There is pop noise from a specific

component connected to this receiver

when you turn on the component.

• Check that the IN MODE is not set to

“AUTO IN” for the selected input (page

52).

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 45).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 28).

• Check that the speakers are connected

securely.

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected

correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure you have selected a sound field

with MOVIE or MUSIC button.

• Sound fields do not function for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

check the audio setting (the settings for the

audio output) of the connected component.

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Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Make sure you have connected the video

output of your video component to the TV.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

The source image input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antenna as shown below. If you connect

the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground

it against lightning. To prevent a gas

explosion, do not connect the ground wire

to a gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect

an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak (when tuning in with automatic

tuning). Use direct tuning (page 48).

• Make sure you set the tuning interval

correctly (when tuning in AM stations

with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning

by scanning preset stations). Preset the

stations (page 49).

RDS does not work.

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want

does not appear.

• Contact the radio station and find out

whether they actually provide the service

in question. If so, the service may be

temporarily out of order.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• For receiver operation, you can only use

the DISPLAY button when the TUNER

input is selected.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote.

• The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not

available for receiver operation.

ANTENNA

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

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Additional Information

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a

message. You can check the condition of the

system by the message. Refer to the following

table to solve the problem. If any problem

persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “When error codes

appear” (page 26) to solve the problem.

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the

speakers. The receiver will automatically

turn off after a few seconds. Check the

speaker connection and turn on the power

again.

If you are unable to remedy the

problem using the

troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 22). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their

factory settings and you will have to readjust

all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if

service personnel changes some parts during

repair, these parts may be retained.

Reference sections for clearing

the receiver’s memory

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power Output1)

Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 1%)

Surround mode (reference)

RMS Output

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 10%)

FRONT2): 143 W/ch

CENTER2): 143 W

SUR2): 143 W/ch

(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz,

THD 10%)

SUBWOOFER2): 285 W

1)Measured under the following conditions:

2)Reference power output for front, center, surround

speakers and sub woofer. Depending on the sound

field settings and the source, there may be no

sound output.

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

Tone

Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

To clear See

All memorized settings page 22

Customized sound fields page 47

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz

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AM tuner section

Tuning range

Models of area code CEL, CEK

With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

General

Power requirements

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA

Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (When

“CONTROL” in VIDEO

menu is set to “CTRL

OFF”)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

430 × 66.5 × 335 mm

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 3.6 kg

Speaker section

HT-SF1200 only

• Front speakers (SS-MSP2200)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP2200)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP2200)

Front speakers 2 way, magnetically

shielded

Center speaker Full range, magnetically

shielded

Surround speakers Full range

Speaker units

Front speakers 65 mm cone type,

25 mm Balance Dome

Tweeter

Center speaker 65 mm cone type

Surround speakers 65 mm cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front/surround speakers

92 × 538 × 74 mm

300 × 1,229 (max.) ×

300 mm with stand

Center speaker 260 × 91 × 80 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Front/surround speakers

1.1 kg

2.8 kg with stand

Center speaker 0.6 kg

• Sub woofer (SS-WP2200)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded

Speaker unit 160 mm cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

196 × 320 × 400 mm

including front panel

Mass (Approx.) 5.6 kg

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Area code Power consumption

CEL, CEK 165 W

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Additional Information

HT-SS1200 only

• Front speakers (SS-MSP1200)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP1200)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP1200)

Front/center speakers

Full range, magnetically

shielded

Surround speakers Full range

Speaker units 57 mm cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front/surround speakers

80 × 150 × 88 mm

Center speaker 250 × 85 × 88 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Front speakers 0.5 kg

Center speaker 0.7 kg

Surround speakers 0.4 kg

• Sub woofer (SS-WP1200)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded

Speaker unit 160 mm cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

200 × 382 × 337 mm

including front panel

Mass (Approx.) 4.5 kg

Supplied speakers

Front speakers (2)

Center speaker (1)

Surround speakers (2)

Sub woofer (1)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-AAU017 (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Speaker cords (5)

Coaxial digital cord (1)

Foot pads

• Speakers

– HT-SS1200 only (20)

– HT-SF1200 only (4)

• Sub woofer (4)

Screws (silver) (HT-SF1200 only) (8)

Screws (black) (HT-SF1200 only) (8)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 3.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 46

2CH STEREO 46

5.1 channel 11

AUTO CALIBRATION 23

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 42

Blu-ray disc player

connecting 19

CD player

connecting 16

playback 30

DIGITAL ASSIGN 55

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 45

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

connecting 53

Dolby Digital 58

DVD player

connecting 17

playback 31

DVD recorder

connecting 17

Error messages 63

HDMI

connecting 19

IN MODE 52

Initial setup 22

A. CAL 27

AUDIO 38

LEVEL 36

SUR 37

SYSTEM 40

TONE 37

TUNER 38

VIDEO 39

Muting 29

RDS 50

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

connecting 17

Selecting

component 29

sound field 44

Sleep Timer 56

Sound fields

resetting 47

selecting 44

Speakers

connecting 14

installing 11

Super Audio CD player

connecting 16

playback 30

TEST TONE 28

Tuner

connecting 21

Tuning

automatically 47

directly 48

to preset stations 50

connecting 17

VCR

connecting 17

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