Sony Str De400 Users Manual

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Getting Started
Playback
Amplifier Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
Tuner Operations
Other Operations
Using the Remote
- Changing button assignments
Additional Information

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Multi Channel AV

Receiver

Operating Instructions

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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.

Don’t throw away batteries with

general house waste; dispose of

them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable in the European

Union and other European countries

with separate collection systems)

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

STR-DE400. Check your model number by

looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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 TW

only”.

• 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 Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

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.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower right 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”.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER FRONT

+ +

Area code

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts .................. 4

1: Installing speakers................................... 12

2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13

3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 14

3b: Connecting the video components ........ 16

4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 22

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 24

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE)........................... 27

Playback

Selecting a component ................................ 28

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

Amplifier Operations

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

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 35

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu)............... 36

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu) ........................................... 36

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 37

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 37

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 38

Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 41

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

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

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....43

Using only the front speakers

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

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings....................................................46

Tuner Operations

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

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)..................................48

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........52

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE).....................................53

Naming inputs .............................................54

Changing the display...................................54

Using the Sleep Timer.................................55

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments......................55

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................56

Precautions ..................................................57

Troubleshooting...........................................58

Specifications ..............................................61

Index..............................................Back cover

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Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Front panel

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

?/1

1 5 64 qa9 q; qs qd

qlw; qk qgqh

23 7

Name Function

A?/1Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 23, 30, 31,

46, 48).

BAUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied

ECM-AC2 optimizer

microphone for the Auto

Calibration function (page

24).

CMEMORY Press to store a station

(page 49).

DPRESET TUNING

+/–

Press to select a preset

station (page 50).

EDISPLAY Press to select information

displayed on the display

(page 52, 54).

FDIMMER Press to adjust the

brightness of the display

(page 41).

GRemote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

Name Function

HDisplay The current status of the

selected component or a

list of selectable items

appears here (page 6).

IAMP MENU Press to display the menu

of the receiver.

JENTER Press to store a station or

enter the selection when

selecting the settings

(page 27, 32, 51, 54).

K2CH Press to select 2CH

STEREO mode (page 46).

LA.F.D. Press to select A.F.D.

mode (page 42).

MMOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields

(MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

43).

NMASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time (page 28, 29,

30, 31).

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Name Function

OINPUT MODE Press to select the input

mode when the same

components are connected

to both digital and analog

jacks (page 53).

PI/i/U/uAfter pressing AMP

MENU (I), press I or i

and U or u to select the

settings.

QInput buttons Press one of the button to

select the component you

want to use.

RTUNING +/– Press to scan a station

(page 47, 50).

SFM MODE Press to select FM

monaural or stereo

reception.

TPHONES jack Connects to a headphone

(page 59).

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About the indicators on the display

MEMORY

L C R

LFE

RDS

STEREO MONOD.RANGE

SLEEP OPT COAX

DIGITAL

;

DTS

;

PRO LOGIC II

q; 9

qaqs

214356 7

Name Function

ASW Lights up when sub woofer

selection is set to “YES” (page

34) and the audio signal is

output from the SUB WOOFER

jack.

BLFE Lights up when the disc being

played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect)

channel and the LFE channel

signal is actually being

reproduced.

CSP Lights up when the receiver is

turned on. This indicator does

not light up if a headphone is

connected to the PHONES jack.

D;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital

signals are input.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you

have made digital connections

and that INPUT MODE is not

set to “ANALOG” (page 53).

Name Function

E;PRO

LOGIC (II)

Lights up when the receiver

applies Pro Logic processing to

2 channel signals in order to

output the center and surround

channel signals. “; PRO

LOGIC II” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music

decoder is activated.

However, both indicators do not

light up if both the center and

surround speakers are set to

“NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”,

“DOLBY PL”, “PLII MV”, or

“PLII MS” is selected.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro

Logic II decoding do not

function for DTS format

signals.

FDTS Lights up when DTS signals are

input.

Note

When playing a DTS format

disc, be sure that you have made

digital connections and that

INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 53).

GMEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Preset

Memory (page 50), etc., is

activated.

HPreset

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.

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Name Function

ITuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 47), etc.

Note

“RDS” appears for models of

area code CEL, CEK only.

JD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

33).

KCOAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

is set to “AUTO” and the source

signal is a digital signal being

input through the COAXIAL

jack, or when INPUT MODE is

set to “COAX IN” (page 53).

LOPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

is set to “AUTO” and the source

signal is a digital signal being

input through the OPTICAL

jack, or when INPUT MODE is

set to “OPT IN” (page 53).

MSLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer

is activated (page 55).

NPlayback

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 (based on the speaker

settings).

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

Output channel: When surround

speaker is set to “NO” (page 34)

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

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* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor

(page 17).

Rear panel

432 5 61

DVD IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER FRONT

+ +

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

ADIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL

IN jack

Connects to a DVD

player, etc. The

COAXIAL jack

provides a better

quality of loud

sound (page 18,

20).

COAXIAL IN

jack

BAUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects to an MD

deck or CD player,

etc. (page 15).

CANTENNA section

ANTENNA

Connects to the

FM wire antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 22).

ANTENNA

Connects to the

AM loop antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 22).

White (L)

Red (R)

DVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects the video

and audio jacks of

a VCR or a DVD

player (page 17,

18, 19, 20, 21).

VIDEO IN/

OUT jack*

ECOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT/

OUTPUT

jack*

Connects to a DVD

player, TV, or a

satellite tuner. You

can enjoy high

quality image

(page 17, 19, 20).

FSPEAKER section

Connects to

speakers (page 13).

Connects to sub

woofer (page 13).

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red

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Getting Started

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 55).

RM-AAU006

Remote commander

AV ?/1

(on/standby) switch

TV ?/1, ?/1

(

on/standby) switch

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

?/1

>10/

HmM

ql qa

Name Function

AAV ?/1Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video components

that the remote is assigned to

operate (page 55).

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).

BTV ?/1Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at

the same time to turn the TV

on or off.

?/1Press 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

assignments following the

steps in “Changing button

assignments” on page 55.

DAMP MENU Press to display the menu of

the receiver. Then, use the

control buttons to perform

menu operations.

EMOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields for

movie or music.

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

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FDUAL MONO Press to select the language

you want during digital

broadcast.

GFM MODE Press to select FM monaural

or stereo reception.

HD.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

player or DVD player (multi-

disc changer only).

IENTER Press to enter the value after

selecting a channel, disc or

track using the numeric

buttons.

MEMORY Press to store a station.

JDVD MENU Press to display the menu of

the DVD player on the TV

screen. Then, use the control

buttons to perform menu

operations.

KTOOLS 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).

LMUTING Press to mute the sound.

MTV VOL

+a)/–

Press TV VOL +/– and TV

(P) 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.

NMENU Press to display the menus of

the VCR, DVD player, or

satellite tuner on the TV

screen. Then, use the control

buttons to perform menu

operations.

Name Function Name Function

O./>Press to skip tracks of the CD

player, DVD player, MD

deck, or tape deck.

REPLAY /

ADVANCE

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the

current scene of the VCR or

DVD player.

m/MPress to

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the

DVD player.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, CD player, MD deck,

or tape deck.

Ha) Press to start playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player,

MD deck, or tape deck.

XPress to pause playback or

recording of the VCR, CD

player, DVD player, MD

deck, or tape deck. (Also

starts recording with

components in recording

standby.)

xPress to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player,

MD deck, or tape deck.

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)

at the same time to select

preset TV channels.

PRESET +/– Press to select

– preset stations.

– preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

PTV To activate the buttons with

orange printing, press TV and

the button with orange

printing simultaneously.

QRETURN/

EXIT O

Press to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of

the VCR, DVD player, or

satellite tuner is displayed

on the TV screen.

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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.

Notes

• 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

RControl

buttons

After pressing AMP MENU

(D), DVD MENU (J), or

MENU (N), press the control

button V, v, B or b to select

the settings. When you press

DVD MENU or MENU, press

the control button to enter the

selection.

SDISPLAY Press to

– select information displayed

on the receiver’s display (for

TUNER input only).

– select information displayed

on the TV screen of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player, or MD

deck.

T-/-- Press -/-- and TV (P) at the

same time to select the

channel entry mode, either

one or two digits of the TV.

>10/xPress to select

– track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

CLEAR Press to

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric

button.

– return to continuous

playback, etc. of the satellite

tuner or DVD player.

UNumeric

buttons

(number 5a))

Press to

– preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or

MD deck. Press 0/10 to

select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and

TV (P) at the same time to

select the TV channels.

V2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

mode.

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

XAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

Name Function

YTV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV

(P) 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

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).

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSub woofer

Tip

Since the sub woofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

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2: Connecting speakers

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSub woofera)

a)When you connect a sub woofer with an auto

standby function, turn off the function when

watching movies. If the auto standby function is

set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically

based on the level of the input signal to a sub

woofer, then sound may not be output.

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

AUDIO

OUT

BAED

AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)

BSpeaker cords (not supplied)

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3a: Connecting the audio components

This section describes how to hook up your

components to this receiver.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

How to hook up your

components

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Getting Started

The following illustration shows how to

connect a component which has analog jacks

such as Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Connecting audio components

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

Super Audio CD

player/CD player

AAudio cord (not supplied)

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3b: Connecting the 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

each component.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

Component to be connected

The image quality depends on the connecting

jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.

Select the connection according to the jacks on

your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack

on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a

playback component are being output to a TV

through the receiver. If the power supply of the

receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is

transmitted.

How to hook up your

components

Component Page

TV monitor 17

DVD player/DVD recorder 18

Satellite tuner 20

VCR 21

Video input/output jack to be

connected

TV monitor, etc.

INPUT jack

Receiver MONITOR

OUT jack

Receiver INPUT

jack

Video component

OUTPUT jack

High quality image

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

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The image from a visual component connected

to this receiver can be displayed on a TV

screen.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect video cords according to the jacks of

your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack

on the receiver.

• 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.

Tip

You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.

Hooking up a TV monitor

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

/R–Y

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

/B–Y

TV monitor

AVideo cord (not supplied)

BComponent video cord (not supplied)

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The following illustration shows how to

connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

1 Connecting audio

Notes

• 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.

• 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.

Hooking up a DVD player/DVD

recorder

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKE

+ +

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

DVD IN

DVD player

ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)

BAudio cord (not supplied)

COptical digital cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

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2 Connecting video

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the

VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that

you can use the button to control your DVD

recorder. For details, see “Changing button

assignments” (page 55).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so

that it can be displayed on the receiver’s

display. For details, see “Naming inputs”

(page 54).

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

/B–Y

/R–Y

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD player

AVideo cord (not supplied)

BComponent video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

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The following illustration shows how to

connect a satellite tuner.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Notes

• 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.

Hooking up a satellite tuner

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

/R–Y

DVD IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

Satellite tuner

ABC D

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BOptical digital cord (not supplied)

CVideo cord (not supplied)

DComponent video cord (not supplied)

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The following illustration shows how to

connect a component which has analog jacks

such as a VCR, etc.

Hooking up components with

analog video and audio jack

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VCR

AAudio/video cord (not supplied)

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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.

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN VIDEO 2

IN MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

/B–Y

/R–Y

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.

Note

Install this system so that the power cord can be

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the

event of trouble.

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.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the

display alternately.

3Press ENTER.

After “CLEARING” appears on the

display for a while, “CLEARED”

appears.

The following items are reset to their

factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,

SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM

menus.

• The sound field memorized for each

input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset

stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL

MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Connecting the AC power cord

FRONT

AC power cord

To the wall outlet

Performing initial setup

operations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

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Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAU006 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.

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 D.C.A.C.

(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.

You can also adjust the speaker levels and

balance manually. For details, see

“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 27).

1Connect the supplied ECM-AC2

optimizer microphone to the

AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening

position.

3Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the

optimizer microphone.

Inserting batteries into the

remote

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

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Tips

• You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a

tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your

listening position.

• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path

between the optimizer microphone and the

speakers.

• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer

microphone, you will get a more accurate

measurement.

Press AUTO CAL.

The follwing appears on the display.

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

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

The table below shows the display when

measurement starts.

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

When measurement ends, “COMPLETE”

appears on the display and the settings are

registered.

Notes

• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.

Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be

maintained.

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when

headphone is connected.

• The measurement process will take a few minutes

to complete.

Tips

• 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.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled

when you do the following during the

measurement process:

– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

Performing Auto Calibration

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

?/1

>10/

AUTO

CAL

Control

button

MUTING

Input

buttons

?/1

switch

MASTE

VOL +/–

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

DET. appears

alternately*

Speaker level MEASURE and

GAIN appears

alternately*

Speaker distance MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears

alternately*

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Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto

Calibration, an error code will appear on the

display cyclically after each measurement

process as follows:

Error code t blank display t (error code t

blank display)a) t PUSH t blank display

t ENTER

a)Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1Record down the error code.

2Press the control button.

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

3Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4Rectify the error.

For details, see “Error code and remedies”

below.

5Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 25).

Error code and remedies

Warning codes

During Auto Calibration, the warning code

provides information on the measurement

result. The warning code will appear on the

display cyclically as follows:

Warning code t blank display t (warning

code t blank display)b) t PUSH t blank

display t ENTER

b)Appears when there are more than one warning

code.

You can choose to ignore the warning code as

the Auto Calibration function will

automatically adjust the settings. You can also

change the settings manually.

To change the settings

manually

1Record down the warning code.

2Press the control button.

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

3Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning code and solution” below.

5Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 25).

Warning code and solution

Error and warning codes

Error

code

Explanation Remedies

ERROR 10 The environment

is too noisy.

Make sure the

environment is

quiet during Auto

Calibration.

ERROR 11 The speakers are

placed too near

the optimizer

microphone.

Place your speakers

further away from

the optimizer

microphone.

ERROR 20 Front speakers

are not detected

or only one front

speaker is

detected.

Check the front

speaker

connection.

ERROR 21 Only one

surround speaker

is detected.

Check the surround

speaker

connection.

Warning

code

Explanation Solution

WARN. 40 The environment

is noisy.

Make sure the

environment is

quiet during Auto

Calibration.

WARN. 60 The front speakers

balance are out of

range.

Reposition your

front speakers.c)

WARN. 62 The center speaker

level is out of

range.

Reposition your

center speaker.d)

WARN. 63 The surround left

speaker level is out

of range.

Reposition your

surround left

speaker.e)

WARN. 64 The surround right

speaker level is out

of range.

Reposition your

surround right

speaker.f)

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c) For details, refer “Front speaker distance”

(page 39).

d)For details, refer “Center speaker distance”

(page 39).

e) For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”

(page 40).

f) For details, refer “Surround right speaker

distance” (page 40).

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 the control button or

control button b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

3Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

WARN. 70 The front speakers

distance are out of

range.

Reposition your

front speakers.c)

WARN. 72 The center speaker

distance is out of

range.

Reposition your

center speaker.d)

WARN. 73 The surround left

speaker distance is

out of range.

Reposition your

surround left

speaker.e)

WARN. 74 The surround right

speaker distance is

out of range.

Reposition your

surround right

speaker.f)

Warning

code

Explanation Solution

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

?/1

>10/

2-5 MASTER

VOL +/–

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4Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

5Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE

Y”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

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 35).

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.

7Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

The test tone turns off.

Selecting a component

1Press the input button to select

a component.

The selected input appears on the display.

2Turn on the component and

start playback.

Playback

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2

[VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2]

VCR, etc., connected to

the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

jack

DVD

[DVD]

DVD player, etc.,

connected to DVD 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]

Built-in radio tuner

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

>10/

MUTING

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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.

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUM E

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

?/1

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

?/1

>10/

HmM

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 43

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.

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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Playback

Watching a DVD

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

?/1

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

?/1

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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 sound format of the

disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to

suit the movie/music. Refer to

page 43 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C.ST.EX

Music: CONCERT

1Turn on the TV and DVD player.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press DVD.

4Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

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 control button V/v

repeatedly to select the menu

you want.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

3Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

4Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

5Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

6Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the setting

you want.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous

display

Press control button B.

You can also use I on the receiver.

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

123

0/10

ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

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 (35)

[1-LEVEL]

Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N

Front speaker balancea)

[FRT BAL]

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE,

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

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 (36)

[2-TONE]

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB

(1 dB step)

BASS 0 dB

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB

(1 dB step)

TRE 0 dB

SUR (36)

[3-SUR]

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,

HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

2CH ST. for:

TUNER,

SA-CD/CD;

A.F.D. AUTO

for:

DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2

Effect levela) [EFFECT] EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. MAX

EFCT. STD

TUNER (37)

[4-TUNER]

FM station receiving modea)

[FM MODE]

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

Naming preset stationsa)

[NAME IN]

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

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial

setting

AUDIO (37)

[5-AUDIO]

Digital audio input decoding

prioritya) [DEC. PRI.]

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

for:

VIDEO 1, 2;

DEC. PCM for:

DVD

Digital broadcast language

selectiona) [DUAL]

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M+S

DUAL M

A/V Synca) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N A.V.SYNC. N

Naming inputsa) [NAME IN]

SYSTEM (38)

[6-SYSTEM]

Sub woofera)

[SW SPK]

YES, NO YES

Front speakersa)

[FRT SPK]

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

Center speakersa)

[CNT SPK]

LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE

Surround speakersa)

[SUR SPK]

LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE

Front speaker distancea)

[FRT DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Center speaker distancea)

[CNT DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround left speaker distancea)

[SL DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround right speaker

distancea)

[SR DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 3.0 m

Surround speaker positiona)

[SUR POS.]

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

BEHD/HI

SIDE/LO

Speaker crossover frequencya)

[CRS. FREQ]

CRS. > 40 Hz to CRS. > 160 Hz CRS. > 100 Hz

Brightness of the displaya)

[DIMMER]

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

A. CAL (41)

[7-A. CAL]

Auto Calibrationa)

[AUTO CAL.]

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

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the

balance and level of each speaker. These

settings are applied to all sound fields.

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 27).

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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Adjusting the tone

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the

tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front

speakers. These settings are applied to all

sound fields.

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 buttons and for “HP

THEA” sound field.

•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 and to name preset

stations.

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.

xNAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For

details, see “Naming preset stations” (page

51).

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 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”.

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. (A/V Sync)

• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)

The audio output is delayed so that the time

gap between the audio output and visual

display is minimized.

• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)

The audio output is not delayed.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound

field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.

• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or

DTS 2048 signals are input.

xNAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see

“Naming inputs” (page 54).

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size

and distance of the speakers connected to this

system.

Select “6-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

xSW SPK (Sub woofer)

•YES

If you have connected a sub woofer, select

“YES”.

•NO

If you have not connected a sub woofer,

select “NO”. This activates the bass

redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE

signals from other speakers.

Tip

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital

bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the

sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

xFRT SPK (Front speakers)

• LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to

“NO”, the front speakers are automatically

set to “LARGE”.

•SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

front channel bass frequencies from the sub

woofer. When the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, the center, and surround

speakers are also automatically set to

“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

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xCNT SPK (Center speaker)

•LARGE

If you connect a large speaker that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers

are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the

center speaker to “LARGE”.

•SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

center channel bass frequencies from the

front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub

woofer.

• NO

If you have not connected a center speaker,

select “NO”. The sound of the center

channel will be output from the front

speakers.

xSUR SPK (Surround speakers)

•LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers

are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the

surround speakers to “LARGE”.

•SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

surround channel bass frequencies from the

sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

•NO

If you have not connected surround

speakers, select “NO”.

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each

speaker determine whether the internal sound

processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.

When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass

redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass

frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”

speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of

directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.

Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can

set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass

frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if

you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have

bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to

“SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set

all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough

bass, you can use the tone to boost the bass levels.

For details, see page 33.

xFRT DIST. (Front speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the front speakers (A). If both

front speakers are not placed an equal distance

from your listening position, set the distance as

the average distance between the front

speakers.

xCNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the center speaker. Center speaker

distance should be set from a distance equal to

the front speaker distance (A) to a distance

1.5 meters closer to your listening position

(B).

30˚30˚

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xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround left speaker. Surround

left speaker distance should be set from a

distance equal to the front speaker distance

(A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your

listening position (C).

xSR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround right speaker.

Surround right speaker distance should be set

from a distance equal to the front speaker

distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to

your listening position (D).

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in

terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set

the center speaker further than the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meter closer from the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set

further away from the listening position than the

front speakers. And they can be no more than

4.5 meter closer. This is because incorrect speaker

placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of

surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer

than the actual location of the speakers will cause a

delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In

other words, the speaker will sound like it is further

away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance

1-2 meter closer than the actual speaker position will

create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside”

the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory

surround effect because the surround speakers are

too close, setting the surround speaker distance

closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a

larger sound stage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the

sound often results in much better surround sound.

Give it a try!

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 44). This setup item is not

available when the surround speakers are set to

“NO” (page 34).

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

•SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

• BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

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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.

xCRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover

frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of

the speakers that have been set to “SMALL”

on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only

available when at least one speaker is set to

“SMALL” and the corresponding speaker

indicator flashes on the display.

xDIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Calibrating the

appropriate settings

automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate

settings automatically (AUTO

CALIBRATION)” (page 24).

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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.

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

42).

Types of A.F.D. mode

Enjoying Surround Sound

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DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

A.F.D.

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. However, sound may not be output

from certain speakers depending on the

speaker settings.

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If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency

signal for output to the sub woofer when there

is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound

effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel

signal.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding

do not function for DTS format signals.

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.

For details, see “Types of sound field

available” (page 44).

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FM MODE

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

MUSIC

MOVIE

2CH

A.F.D.

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Types of sound field available

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 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.

Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH

[HP 2CH]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone

when 2 channel mode (page 46)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is

selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass

the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats

are downmixed to 2 channels.

HEADPHONE THEATER

DCS [HP THEA]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone

when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to

experience a theater-like environment while listening through

a pair of headphones.

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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.

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 signals with a

sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

• When one of the following sound fields is selected,

no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the

speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM

menu. However, the sound will be output from the

sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE

signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set

to “SMALL”.

– HALL

–JAZZ

– CONCERT

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”.

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Using only the front

speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound

from the front left/right speakers only. There is

no sound from the sub woofer.

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely

bypass the sound field processing and multi

channel surround formats are downmixed to 2

channel.

Press 2CH.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH

STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources

using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer,

select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 42).

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 power.

2While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

sound fields are reset to their initial

setting.

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DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

?/1

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Tuner Operations

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 22).

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code

as shown in the following table. For details on area

codes, see page 2.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM 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

“STEREO” flashes on the display, select

monaural audio so that the sound will be less

distorted.

Press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE

repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the

display do not light up.

Tuner Operations

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK, AU, TW,

KR, TH6

50 kHz 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

123

0/10

ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

>10/

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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 FM or AM 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.

Storing FM stations

automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and

FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without

redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the

stations with the clearest signals.

If you want to store FM or AM stations one by

one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 49).

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

Direct tuning

123

0/10

ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

>10/

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING +

PRESET TUNING

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

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2Hold down MEMORY and press

?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on

the display and the receiver scans and

stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in

the broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks

for stations broadcasting the same

program, then stores only the ones with

the clearest signal. The selected RDS

stations are sorted alphabetically by their

Program Service name, then assigned a 2-

character preset code. For more details on

RDS, see page 52.

Regular FM stations are assigned 2-

character preset codes and stored after the

RDS stations.

When this process is finished, “FINISH”

appears on the display momentarily and

the receiver returns to normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure

to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see

“Tuning to preset stations” (page 50).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with

this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be

valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store

the stations again.

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 FM or AM 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 47).

Presetting radio stations

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ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

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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 TUNING + or

TUNING – repeatedly 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

MEMORY, start again from step 3.

6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the

receiver.

2Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

You can also use PRESET TUNINNG +

or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.

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.

Tuning to preset stations

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ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

>10/

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

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Tuner Operations

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the

receiver.

2Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name

for (page 50).

3Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “4-

TUNER”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

5Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

6Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

7Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

The cursor flashes and you can select a

character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” below.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

You can also use I on the receiver.

To create an index name

1Use control button V/v/B/b to create an

index name.

You can also use U or u and I or i on the

receiver.

Press control button V/v to select a

character, then press control button B/b to

move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press control button B/b until the character

you want to change flashes, then press

control button V/v to select the correct

character.

Tip

You can select the character type as follows by

pressing control button V/v.

Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

2Press the control button.

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

The entered name is registered.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

When you name an RDS station and tune in that

station, the Program Service name appears instead

of the name you entered. (You cannot change the

Program Service name. The name you entered will

be overwritten by the Program Service name.)

Naming preset stations

123

0/10

ENTER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

DUAL MONO

TUNER

AMP MENU

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Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

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.

While receiving an RDS station,

press DISPLAY repeatedly on the

receiver.

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

a)Type of program being broadcast.

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.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

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

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Other Operations

Switching the audio input

mode

(INPUT MODE)

You can select the audio input mode by setting

the audio input mode when you connect

components to both digital and analog audio

input jacks on the receiver.

1Press input buttons to select

the input.

2Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the

audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on

the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO 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.

•COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to

the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

•OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to

the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

•ANALOG

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.

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

Other Operations

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Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for

inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.

This is convenient for labeling the jacks with

the names of the connected components.

1Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an

index name for.

2Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

4Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

5Press control button V/v to

select “NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

6Press the control button or

control button b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the

receiver.

The cursor flashes and you can select a

character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” (page 51).

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

You can also use I on the receiver.

Changing the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by

changing the information on the display.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM

band

Index name of the inputa) t Selected input

t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station

namea) t Frequency t Program Type

indicationb) t Radio Text indicationb) t

Current Time indication (in 24-hour system

mode)b) t Sound field currently applied

a)Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 51, 54).

Index name does not appear when only blank

spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the

input name.

b)During RDS reception only (models of area code

CEL, CEK only) (page 52).

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Using the Remote

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 being used, “SLEEP”

lights up on the display.

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.

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: Press 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.

Using the Remote

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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.

To clear all remote button

assignments

Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL –

at the same time.

The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Glossary

xComponent video

A format for transmitting video signal

information consisting of three separate

signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and

chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as

DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted

more faithfully. The three jacks are color -

coded green, blue and red.

xComposite video

A standard format for transmitting video

signal information. The luminance signal Y

and chrominance signal C are combined and

transmitted together.

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 5.1ch 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 2ch stereo recorded

audio into 5.1ch 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 5.1ch surround sound.

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

MD deck 6

Tape deck B 7

Tuner (this receiver) 8

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10

Additional Information

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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 4ch 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 Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than

Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality

sound reproduction.

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.

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.

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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 television, VCR, or tape deck. (If

the receiver is being used in combination

with a television, 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 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.

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.

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”.

• Check that headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting

function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

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.

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There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

PHONES jack to verify that sound is

output from the headphones. If only one

channel is output from the headphones, the

component may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check that all the cords

are fully inserted into the jacks on both the

receiver and the component. If both

channels are output from the headphones,

the front speaker may not be connected to

the receiver correctly. Check the

connection of the front speaker which is

not outputting any sound.

• 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).

There is no sound from analog 2

channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected

input (page 53).

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 53). Check that the

INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN”

for the sources from the OPTICAL input

jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from

the COAXIAL input jack.

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.

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 feet) 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 no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 44).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers

are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”

(page 34).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected

correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your sub

woofer.

• Make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES”

(page 34).

• There is no sound from the sub woofer

depending on the sound field.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 48

kHz.

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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.

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.

• 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).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver

so that the frequency appears on the

display.

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.

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Select the appropriate input using the input

buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Assign the component video input

correctly.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• 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.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

ANTENNA

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

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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 “Error and warning

codes” (page 26) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot

decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.

PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC.

PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 34).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the receiver.

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 23). 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

Models of area code CEL, CEK, TW, AU

Stereo Power Output1), Reference Power

Output1)2)

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

55 W + 55 W, 80 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

90 W + 90 W, 100 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

120 W + 120 W, 140 W/ch

Models of area code TH6

Stereo Power Output1), Reference Power

Output1)2)

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

40 W + 40 W1),

35 W + 35 W3), 60 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

65 W + 65 W1),

60 W + 60 W3), 80 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

85 W + 85 W1),

75 W + 75 W3), 100 W/ch

Models of area code KR

Stereo Power Output1), Reference Power

Output1)2)

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

55 W + 55 W1),

50 W + 50 W3), 80 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

90 W + 90 W1),

80 W + 80 W3), 100 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

120 W + 120 W1),

100 W + 100 W3),

140 W/ch

To clear See

All memorized settings page 23

Customized sound fields page 46

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1)Measured under the following conditions:

2)Reference power output for front, center and

surround. Depending on the sound field settings

and the source, there may be no sound output.

3)Measured under the following conditions:

Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound

field and tone bypassed)

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/

50 kohms

S/N4): 96 dB

(A, 800 mV5))

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs (Analog)

AUDIO OUT Voltage: 800 mV/10 kohms

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

4)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone

bypassed).

5)Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

S/N

Mono/Stereo 76 dB/70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono/Stereo 0.3%/0.5%

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms

PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK, KR, TH6 230 V AC, 50 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

Area code Power requirements

KR, TH6 220 V AC, 50 Hz

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

CEL, CEK, AU,

TW, KR, TH6

– 531 –

1,602 kHz

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Additional Information

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.2 W

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

430 × 145 × 300 mm

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.8 kg

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

KR, TH6 220 – 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

Area code Power consumption

CEL, CEK, AU, KR 190 W

TH6 170 W

TW 400 W

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 2.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 46

2CH STEREO 46

5.1 channel 12

AUTO CALIBRATION 24

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 42

AUTOBETICAL 48

CD player

connecting 14

playback 30

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 45

Dolby Digital 56

DTS 57

DVD player

hooking up 16

playback 31

DVD recorder

hooking up 16

Error messages 61

Initial setup 23

INPUT MODE 53

A. CAL 41

AUDIO 37

LEVEL 35

SUR 36

SYSTEM 38

TONE 36

TUNER 37

Muting 29

Naming 51, 54

RDS 52

Satellite tuner

hooking up 16

Selecting

component 28

sound field 43

Sleep Timer 55

Sound fields

resetting 46

selecting 43

Speakers

connecting 13

Super Audio CD player

connecting 14

playback 30

Tape deck

connecting 14

TEST TONE 27

Tuner

connecting 22

Tuning

automatically 47

directly 48

to preset stations 50

hooking up 16

VCR

hooking up 16

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