Sony Str Dg1000 Users Manual
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2-697-465-11(2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No. STR-DG1000 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia ©2006 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. For customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2GB WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STRDG1000. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • 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”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a nonexclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to use this product under the US and foreign patents pending and other related technology owned by Neural Audio Corporation. “Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. 3GB Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ..................6 1: Installing speakers ..................................16 2: Connecting speakers ...............................17 3a: Connecting the audio components ........19 3b: Connecting the video components .......24 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........36 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....37 6: Setting the speakers ................................39 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................41 Playback Selecting a component ................................48 Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............50 Watching a DVD .........................................51 Enjoying video games ................................52 Watching video ...........................................53 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Calibration menu) ....................... 71 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (A.F.D. mode) ............................. 72 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field (DCS) .................................................... 74 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) .................................... 76 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) ........................ 76 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) ............................ 77 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) ....................................... 78 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings .............................. 79 Tuner Operations Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus ..........................54 Adjusting the level (Level Settings menu) ............................58 Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu) ...............................59 Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu) ...............................61 Settings for the tuner (Tuner Settings menu) ...........................63 Settings for the audio (Audio Settings menu) ...........................64 Settings for the video (Video Settings menu) ...........................65 Settings for the speakers (Speaker Settings menu) ........................66 Settings for the system (System Settings menu) .........................70 4GB Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 80 Presetting radio stations ............................. 81 Listening to the XM Radio ........................ 83 Presetting XM Radio stations .................... 87 Other Operations Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen .................................................... 89 Naming inputs ............................................ 90 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ................................... 91 Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) ............................ 92 Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN) .................... 93 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ...... 94 Changing the display .................................. 95 Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 96 Recording using the receiver ...................... 96 Listening to the sound in another zone (Zone 2 operations) ............................... 98 Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 101 Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote ................................................. 103 Programming the remote .......................... 104 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) ................. 107 Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander ..................... 109 Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory ............................................... 111 Additional Information Glossary ................................................... 112 Precautions ............................................... 114 Troubleshooting ....................................... 115 Specifications ........................................... 119 Index ......................................................... 122 5GB Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 37, 50, 51, 52, 53, 79). B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 41). 6GB Function Name Function Adjusts FRONT BASS and FRONT TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level (page 59). K HDMI Press to select input source from the component connected to the HDMI IN jack (page 25). L PHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 75). TONE D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. E MEMORY/ ENTER Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM/XM) (page TUNING MODE 80, 85). TUNING F CATEGORY MODE Used when listening to XM Radio (page 83). CATEGORY +/– G Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8). H 2CH Press to select sound field (page 72). A.F.D. MOVIE M SPEAKERS Press to select A, B (OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B, OFF of the front speakers (page 40). N VIDEO 3 IN/ Connect to a portable PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jack such as a camcorder or video game (page 32, 52). O MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multichannel audio signals are decoded (page 51). P INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back (page 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 90, 91, 97). Q MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 48, 50, 51, 52, 53). MUSIC I POWER SELECT J MULTI CH IN Press POWER (ZONE) to enable operations in zone 2. Then press SELECT, then INPUT SELECTOR (qh) to select a source input into zone 2 (page 98). Press to select the audio input signal from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack (page 48). 7GB Getting Started Name C TONE MODE About the indicators on the display Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack (page 66). While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the L.F.E. signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels. B Playback 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) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: Surround speakers are set to “NO.” Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB SW L SL 8GB C R SR Name Function D INPUT Lights up constantly. One of the input indicators also lights up according to the current input. E AUTO Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 91). F HDMI 1 2 Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 25). G DTS (-ES) Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. When the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals, “DTS-ES” also lights up. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 91). H 96/24 Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit). Name Function I COAX 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” (page 91). J OPT 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” (page 91). K ANALOG Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks, or when INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG,” or when the ANALOG DIRECT function is being used (page 91). L MULTI IN Lights up when MULTI IN is selected (page 48). M SB DEC Lights up when surround back sound decoding is activated (page 62). N XM Lights up when XM Radio is selected (page 83). O D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 59). P EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated (page 59). continued 9GB Getting Started C ;DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver (EX) is decoding Dolby Digital Surround signals. When the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals, “;DIGITAL EX” also lights up. 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 91). Name Function Name Function Q CAT Lights up when “ALL CATEGORY” mode is changed to “ONE CATEGORY” mode during XM Radio operation (page 85). V NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoding is activated (page 73). R ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in zone 2 is being enabled. X MATRIX S SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 96). T L.F.E. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the L.F.E. channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters light up to indicate the level. Since the L.F.E. signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback. U ;PRO LOGIC (II/ IIx) 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” also lights up when the Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC/GAME decoder is activated. “;PRO LOGIC IIx” also lights up when the Pro Logic IIx MOVIE/MUSIC/ GAME decoder is activated (page 73). Note This indicator does not light if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 67). 10GB W DISCRETE Lights up when DTS-ES Discrete decoding is activated (page 62). Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix decoding is activated (page 62). Y SP-A/SP-B/ Lights up according to the SP-OFF speaker system used (page 40). “SP-OFF” lights up when “SP-OFF” is selected or headphones are connected. Z PRESET Lights up when TUNING MODE is “PRESET.” wj Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 80–88), etc. wk MEMORY Lights up when a memory function, such as Name Input (page 90) etc., is activated. wl VOLUME Displays the current volume. Rear panel Getting Started A AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section L C ANTENNA section AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a tape deck, MD deck or DAT player, etc (page 19, 23). FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 36). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 19, 22). AM ANTENNA jack Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 36). XM ANTENNA jack Connects to the XM connect-and-Play antenna (aerial) (not supplied) (page 84). R PRE OUT jacks Connects to an external power amplifier. B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ Connects to a DVD OUT jacks player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better quality sound (page jacks 19, 20, 29). D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks* Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. (page 27, 29, 31). HDMI IN/OUT Connects to a DVD jacks player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 25). continued 11GB E VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section L AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks R Connects to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34). VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks* S VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks* F SPEAKERS section Connects to speakers (page 17). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 27). You can also display certain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN on the remote (page 89). 12GB Remote commander Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the audio/ (on/standby) video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 104). If you press the ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (C). RM-AAL003 B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on/standby) off. After pressing ZONE 2 (D), only the receiver in zone 2 is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. To utilize the buttons with names in pink, press SHIFT (wg), and then press the button. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 48). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 104). D ZONE 2 Press to enable zone 2 operation (page 98). E SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 96). F RECEIVER Press to enable the receiver operation (page 54). G 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 72). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC continued 13GB Getting Started You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL003 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 104). Name Name Function Name Function H Numeric buttons 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. – After pressing TV (wj), press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels. P PRESET + b)/– Press to register FM/AM/XM Radio stations or to select preset stations. I ENTER MEMORY J DISPLAY K V/v/B/b L TOOLS OPTIONS M MENU TV CH +/– Q F1/F2 Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. Press to store a tuner station during tuner operation. Press to select information displayed on the display window, TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck (page 95). After pressing MENU (qd) or TOP MENU (qk), press V/v, B or b to select the settings. Then press to enter the selection (page 54). Press to display and select items from the option menus for DVD player, etc. Press to display the menu of the receiver, DVD player, or TV, etc. O m/M a) x a) X a) H b) ./> a) Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR or DVD player. Press to operate the DVD player, CD player, MD deck or tape deck, etc. Press TV/VIDEO and TV (wj) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input). WIDE Press to select the wide picture mode. MACRO1, MACRO2 Press RECEIVER (6) and then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function (page 107). R TOP MENU 14GB Press to display the menu or on-screen guide of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and to perform menu operations. MENU Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and to perform a menu operations (page 103). NIGHT MODE Press RECEIVER (6) and then press NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 76). INPUT MODE Press RECEIVER (6) and then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 91). CATEGORY Press to select the category MODE mode for XM Radio (page 85). TUNING +/– Press to select stations (page 80, 85). Press TV (wj) and then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate. • Hard disk recorder F1: HDD F2: DVD • DVD/VHS combo player F1: DVD F2: VHS TV/VIDEO N CATEGORY Press to select the category for +/– XM Radio (page 85). REPLAY B·/ ADVANCE ·b Press TV (wj) and then press TV CH+/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc. S MUTING Press to activate the muting function (page 49). Function T MASTER VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 48). TV VOL +/– Press TV (wj) and then press TV VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV. U DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. V RETURN/ EXIT O Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen (page 103). 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. W ON SCREEN Press to display the receiver status. Then, if you press MENU (qd), the menus of the receiver appear (page 89). X 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. >10 Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck. – channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode (page 81, 86). Y SHIFT Press to light up the button. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing. Z A.DIRECT Press to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 77). wj TV Press to enable TV operation. wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote. a) See the table on page 103 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component. b) The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (H, PRESET+). Use as a mark of operation. 15GB Getting Started Name 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel system). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). (see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” on page 62). Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker HSub woofer AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker FSurround back left speaker GSurround back right speaker HSub woofer Tips • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 16GB 2: Connecting speakers G F A E D Getting Started H FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals a) B C B A A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker (L)b) GSurround back speaker (R)b) HSub wooferc) a) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 40). b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. continued 17GB c) 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. Note When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “SP. IMPEDANCE” in the System Settings menu to “8 ohm.” In other connections, set it to “4 ohm.” For details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page 39). Tip To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks. ZONE 2 connection You can assign the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER terminals F and G to the speakers of the ZONE 2. Set the surround back speaker settings (page 67) to “ZONE 2.” See “Listening to the sound in another zone (Zone 2 operations)” (page 98) for details of on connection and operation in zone 2. 18GB 3a: Connecting the audio components Audio input/output jacks to be connected 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 (aerials)” (page 36). Component to be connected Super Audio CD player/ CD player MD/DAT Page With digital audio output 20 With multi-channel audio output 22 With analog audio output only 23 With digital audio output 20 With analog audio output only 23 Tape deck, Analog disc turntable The sound quality depends on the jack used. Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the connection configuration according to the jacks of your components. Digital Analog High quality sound Notes 23 • 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. 19GB Getting Started How to hook up your components Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and an MD/DAT deck. Super Audio CD player, CD player MD deck, DAT deck C B A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) 20GB A Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player Getting Started • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jacks on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD. Use the analog jack for recording in this case. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie digital optical cords. If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 92). Tip You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver’s digital input jacks. You must use an RF demodulator for this configuration. 21GB Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multichannel sound. Alternatively, the multichannel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Notes • DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have the SURROUND BACK jacks. • When “SUR BACK SP” is set to “ZONE 2” in the Speaker Settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid (page 67). 22GB B Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player Tape deck A A A A MD deck, DAT deck Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal. 23GB 3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components Video input/output jacks to be connected 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 (aerials)” (page 36). Component to be connected TV monitor DVD player, DVD recorder Page 27 29-30 Satellite tuner 31 With HDMI jack 25 VCR 32 Camcorder, video game, etc. 32 24GB The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components. Digital Analog High quality image HDMI features HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. DVD player Audio/video signals • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, S VIDEO jacks, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted. Satellite tuner Audio/video signals A TV monitor, projector, etc. Audio/video signals A A A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. continued 25GB Getting Started Connecting components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony). • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output terminals, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “HDMI AUDIO” to “TV+AMP” in the Video Settings menu (page 65). If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker or you cannot playback multi-channel software. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver. Unless the power is on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may be not output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component. 26GB • Set the resolution of the image of the playback component to 720p or 1080i when you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over an HDMI connection. • Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN?” in the Video Settings menu (page 93) when the sound is not output correctly. Connecting a TV monitor Getting Started The image from a visual component connected to this receiver and the menu of this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. TV monitor Audio signals A Video signals B C D E A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D S video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 27GB Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components. • 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. • Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 34). • You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor. You can also display certain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN (page 89). • The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the sound output jack of the TV and the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.” 28GB 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. Note To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. Connecting a DVD player DVD player Audio signals A Video signals B C D E A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D S video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 29GB Getting Started Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder Audio signals A Video signals B A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D S video cord (not supplied) 30GB C D Connecting a satellite tuner Getting Started 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. Satellite tuner Audio signals A Video signals B C D E A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D S video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) 31GB Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. VCR Audio signals Video signals A B To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) C Camcorder, video game A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) 32GB D C S video cord (not supplied) D Audio/video cord (not supplied) This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT jack as shown in the illustration. • Video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and S video signals. • S video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and video signals. • Component video signals can be output as HDMI video, S video and video signals. In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Input Signals Output Signals BCD BCD ABCD OUTPUT jack INPUT jack HDMI IN 1/2 A HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT f X S VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT X X a a (Supports input signals (Supports input signals less than 480i.) less than 480i.) COMPONENT VIDEO IN B a f S VIDEO IN C a a a/f* a VIDEO IN D a a a a/f* a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted. X : Video signals are not output. * Video signals are output when “VIDEO CONVERT” is set to “OFF” in the Video Settings menu. continued 33GB Getting Started Function for conversion of video signals Notes on converting video signals Closed Caption display • You can convert only 480i component video signals into HDMI signals, S video signals, or video signals. Signals are converted from 480i interlace scanning to 480p progressive scanning, then the signals are output. • When video or S video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals, S video signals, and video signals. • The converted video signals are output only from the MONITOR OUT jacks. They are not output from VIDEO OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jacks, or the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack. • S2 information (aspect information for the images) included in S video signals is effective only when S video input signals are output from the S video MONITOR OUT jack. An aspect ratio of images may not be displayed correctly when video signals and component video signals are converted and are output from the S video MONITOR OUT jack. • When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off. When the receiver receives video output signals that are up-converted but the accompanying closed caption cannot be displayed, down-convert the video output signals to the original video signals, and connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack that outputs the original video signals. 34GB To connect a recording component When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks or S VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks and S VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an upconversion function. Note Signals output from the MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly. Getting Started In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings You can set the video signal conversion function on/off. The relationships between the video input and output signals set by “VIDEO CONVERT” and “PROGRESSIVE OUT” in the Video Settings menu are shown in the chart below. Menu setting MONITOR HDMI COMPONENT S VIDEO OUT jacks OUT VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT Input signal OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO CONVERT: ON / Video/S video PROGRESSIVE OUT: OFF Component video (480i) a a (480i) a a a f a a Component video (Other than 480i) a f X X VIDEO CONVERT: ON / PROGRESSIVE OUT: ON VIDEO CONVERT: OFF / PROGRESSIVE OUT: Dimmed in the display Video/S video a a (480p) a a Component video (480i) a a (480p) a a Component video (Other than 480i) a X X X Video X X X f S video X X f X Component video (480i) X f X X Component video (Other than 480i) X f X X a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signals as those of the input signals will be output. Video signals are not converted. X : Video signals are not output. 35GB 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver. 36GB Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC OUTLET* AC IN terminal Performing initial setup operations 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. 1,2 2,3 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver. 2 Press POWER while pressing TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN. 3 Release TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN after a few seconds. To the wall outlet * The configuration, shape, number of AC outlets, and the information described on the label will vary according to the area. AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) ** ** A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction. Notes • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on. 2,3 After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears on the display for a while, “MEMORY CLEARED!” appears. The following items are reset to their factory settings. • All settings in the Level Settings, EQ Settings, Sur Settings, Tuner Settings, Audio Settings, Video Settings, Speaker Settings, System Settings, and Auto Calibration menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset. 37GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote • Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a malfunction. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL003 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. RM-AAL003 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 manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 104). About the command mode The receiver and the remote use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. If the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver. To switch the command mode of the receiver 2CH Tip When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH. When the command mode is set to “AV2,” “COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears on the display. When the command mode is set to “AV1,” “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” appears on the display. 38GB To switch the command mode of the RM-AAL003 remote 6: Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedance Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using. 1 2 2 3 1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes. 2 4-6 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 2. 3 Press ENTER when the RM SET UP button lights up. The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed. 3,7 1 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Tip When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such as a paper clip. Turn on the receiver. Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “System Settings,” then press to enter. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “SP. IMPEDANCE,” then press to enter the parameter. continued 39GB Getting Started 1 6 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “4 ohm” or “8 ohm” depending on the speakers you are using, then press to enter the selection. Press MENU to exit the menu. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive. Note You cannot switch the front speakers by pressing SPEAKER (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones are connected to the receiver. Notes • If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.) • When you connect all speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 ohm.” • When you connect front speakers to both the SPEAKER A and B terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of 16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm” in the System Settings menu. – For other types of speakers in other configurations: Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “4 ohm” in the System Settings menu. Selecting the front speaker You can select the front speakers you want to drive. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 40GB Set to To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals. B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. A+B The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection). OFF No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT terminal. Notes CALIBRATION) Optimizer microphone The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position automatically. Refer also to the “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver. Before you perform the auto calibration Before you perform the auto calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 16, 17). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood. • Perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement. • If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. • When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “SUR BAK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu before you perform auto calibration (page 67). 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel. 2 Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. On setting up the active sub woofer • When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the sub woofer and turn up the volume beforehand. • If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to the maximum. • If you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, set this function to off (deactivated). continued 41GB Getting Started 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO • The auto calibration function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – The ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. – Headphones are connected. • Cancel if MUTING is set to on. Note Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position. 1 3 Using the receiver as a preamplifier You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. Performing the auto calibration The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following: • Whether or not speakers are connecteda) • Terminal types of speakers connected • Distance of each speaker from your listening positionb) • Speaker sizeb) • Speaker level • Frequency characteristicsc) 2 4 1 2 42GB Turn on the receiver and the TV. Press ON SCREEN. Switch the input of the TV so that the setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver. 3 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 4 a) This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and sub woofer when MULTI IN is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers. b) The measurement result is not utilized when MULTI IN is selected. c) • DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as 48 kHz when you correct signals. • The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. 5-8 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Calibration,” then press to enter the menu. 6 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter, then press to enter the selection. Calibration type Explanation ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. Press V/v repeatedly to select “AUTO CAL START,” then press to start the measurement. 9 Measurement starts. Getting Started 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CAL TYPE,” then press to enter the parameter. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the measurement process completes. Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set this value from “SP POSI.” settings in the Speaker Settings menu (page 69). Tips • Operations other than turning the receiver on or off and pressing ON SCREEN to turn the display on or off are deactivated during auto calibration. • In the following situations, the measurements may not be performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed. – when special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used. – when the multi zone function is used in zone 2. To cancel auto calibration Auto calibration is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the speaker setting of the receiver, or connect headphones. Measurement starts in five seconds. A countdown appears on the TV screen. While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. 43GB Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. Measurement Display result 2 Explanation When the measurement process completes properly COMPLETE Proceed to step 2. When the measurement process fails ERROR CODE XX Item Explanation DIST.INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distance. LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level. EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a preset number to be used, then press . 4 Press . The measurement results are saved. See “When error codes appear” (page 44). Press V/v repeatedly to select the item, then press . Tip The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu (page 66). Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want. When error codes appear Try the remedies and re-perform the auto calibration. 44GB Item Explanation RETRY Re-performs the auto calibration. SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. WRN CHECK Displays a warning concerning the measurement results. See “When you select “WRN CHECK”” (page 45). PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase). See “When you select “PHASE INFO”” (page 45). Error code Cause and remedies CODE 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and reperform the auto calibration. CODE 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and reperform the auto calibration. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected. CODE 33 (F) None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected. The optimizer microphone is not connected. Cause and remedies Warning code Explanation CODE 33 (SR) • Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected. • Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker to the SURROUND terminal. WARNING 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range. It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured. Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. CODE 33 (SB) The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminal. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. WARNING 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. WARNING 43 The distance and position of a sub woofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment. •CODE 31 1 Press , then follow the instructions from step 1 of “Performing the auto calibration.” •CODE 32, 33 1 When you press , “RETRY?” appears. 2 Press V/v to select “YES,” then press . 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 of 4 “Performing the auto calibration.” Press V/v repeatedly to select preset number to store preset settings then press . When you select “WRN CHECK” If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. NO WARNING There is no warning information. When you select “PHASE INFO” You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase). Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker, then press to return to step 1 in “Confirming/saving the measurement results.” Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results.” Warning code Explanation WARNING 40 The auto calibration has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to perform the auto calibration properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment. continued 45GB Getting Started Error code Display Explanation IN-PHASE The speaker is in phase. OUT-OFPHASE The speaker is out of phase. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “OUT-OF-PHASE” appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver. ---------- No speakers are connected. Tip Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. Auto Calibration menu parameters x AUTO CAL START? (Starts auto calibration) • MEASUREMENT COUNTDOWN A time countdown appears on the display from five seconds to one second. • MEASURING TONE Appears while TONE is being measured. • MEASURING T.S.P. Appears while TSP is being measured. • MEASURING WOOFER Appears while WOOFER is being measured. • COMPLETE Appears when the measurement process completes successfully. For details on each message, see “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 44). • WARNING CODE xxx:4x Appears if a warning on the measurement result is present. For details on each message, see “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 44). • NO WARNING There is no warning information. 46GB • ERROR CODE xxx:3x Appears when the measurement fails. For details on each message, see “Confirming/ saving the measurement results” (page 44). • RETRY? Appears to ask you to re-measure or exit without re-measuring when the measurement fails. • CANCEL Appears when you cancel auto calibration during the measurement. x CAL TYPE* (Parameter type) • ENGINEER Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. • FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. • FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. x EQ CURVE EFFECT* (Activates/deactivates the EQ curve measurement) • OFF Deactivates the EQ curve measurement. • ON Activates the EQ curve measurement. After the measurement is completed, this setting is set to ON automatically. * DTS 96/24 signals are played back as 48 kHz signals if the frequency response measurement result is utilized. * The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – When the MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. x A.CAL LOAD? (Loads a preset measurement) Getting Started • PRESET-1 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-1.” • PRESET-2 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-2.” • PRESET-3 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-3.” • OFF Select this when you do not want to load a preset value. x A.CAL SAVE? (Saves the measurement value) • PRESET-1 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-1.” • PRESET-2 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-2.” • PRESET-3 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-3.” x A.CAL NAME? (Naming inputs) You can change the preset to name to something more recognizable. 47GB Playback Selecting a component 1 1 Selected input Components that can be played back VIDEO 1, 2 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 Video camera and TV game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 jack DVD DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack TV/SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the TV/SAT jack TAPE/CD-R Tape deck, etc., connected to the TAPE jack MD/DAT MD or DAT deck, etc., connected to the MD/DAT jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to the PHONO jack MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack SOURCE The current input selected for zone 2 (Activated while “ZONE 2” is lit.). HDMI 1, 2 HDMI components connected to the HDMI jack 3 MUTING 1 Press one of the input button. When you want to select a component connected to the PHONO or the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack, press SHIFT and then press PHONO or MULTI IN. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly. To select a component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack, press MULTI CH IN button. 48GB 2 Turn on the component and start playback. 3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. The initial volume level is set to minimum (muting). To activate the muting function Playback Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume. Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you turn the receiver on again. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. 49GB Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD 2 3 5 3 5 • 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. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc in the tray. 2 3 Turn on the receiver. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “SA-CD/CD.” z You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 74 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ CLUB Live concert: LIVE CONCERT, STADIUM 50GB Press SA-CD/CD. An example of the display 4 5 6 Play back the disc. Adjust to a suitable volume. After you have finished listening to a Super Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Watching a DVD Playback 2 3 7 3 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 7 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player. z 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and DVD player. Turn on the receiver. Press DVD. Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD.” z An example of the display You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 74 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: CINEMA STUDIO EX Live image: LIVE CONCERT Sport: SPORTS Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi-channel sound. • Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multichannel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback). • 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. 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed. 5 Set up the DVD player. Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver. 6 7 8 Play back the disc. Adjust to a suitable volume. After you have finished watching a DVD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the DVD player. 51GB Enjoying video games 2 3 7 3 7 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and video game. Turn on the receiver. Press VIDEO 3*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 3*.” * When you connect a TV game to the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel. An example of the display 52GB 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the video game is displayed. 5 6 Set up the video game. 7 8 Adjust to a suitable volume. Place the disc in the tray and play it back on the video game. After you have finished playing a game, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the video game. Watching video Playback 2 3 6 3 6 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. 1 2 3 Turn on the VCR. Turn on the receiver. Press VIDEO 1*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1*.” * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack. An example of the display 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the VCR is displayed. 5 6 7 Play back the tape on the VCR. Adjust to a suitable volume. After you have finished watching a video, eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the VCR. 53GB To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press RETURN/EXIT O. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 1 3-6 RETURN/ EXIT O 1 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want. 4 5 Press to enter the menu. Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 6 Press to enter the parameter. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 when you want to make other settings. 54GB Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 54. Item Parameter Initial setting Refer page 1-Level Settings TEST TONE [xxxxxxxx] OFF, AUTO, FIX OFF page 58 - 59 PHASE NOISE [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, OFF SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L, L/ SR PHASE AUDIO [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, OFF SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L, L/ SR FRONT BAL. [xxx.x dB] R+20.0dB to L+20.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB CENTER [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUB WOOFER [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB MULTI CH SW [xxx.x dB] 0dB, +10.0dB 0dB D. RANGE COMP. [xxx] OFF, STD, MAX OFF 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OFF 1 –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB 2-EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx] FRONT BASS [xxx dB] FRONT TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB CENTER BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB CENTER TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB SUR/SB BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB SUR/SB TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB PRESET x CLEAR [xxx] NO YES, NO Amplifier Operations Menu page 59 - 60 continued 55GB Menu Item Parameter 3-Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ? 4-Tuner Settings 5-Audio Settings 6-Video Settings Refer page A.F.D. AUTO page 72 page 61 - 62 SB DECODING [xxxx] OFF, AUTO, ON AUTO SB DEC MODE [xxxxxxx] DDEX, PLIIx MV, PLIIx MS PLIIx MV EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%] 20% to 120% (5% step) 100% CENTER WIDTH [x] 8 step 3 DIMENSION [xxxxxxx] FRONT +3 to SUR +3 0 PANORAMA MODE [xxx] OFF, ON OFF SCREEN DEPTH [xxx] ON, OFF ON VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx] ON, OFF ON FM MODE [xxxxxx] MONO, STEREO STEREO page 63 NAME IN? [xxx] page 90 DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx] PCM, AUTO AUTO DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB, MAIN+SUB MAIN A/V SYNC [xxxms] 0ms to 150ms/300ms (10 ms step) 0ms page 64 DIGITAL ASSIGN ? page 92 NAME IN ? [xxx] page 90 COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ? page 94 HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ? page 93 HDMI AUDIO [xxxxxx] AMP, TV+AMP AMP HDMI POWER [xxxxxxx] AUTO, EVER ON AUTO VIDEO CONVERT [xxx] ON, OFF PROGRESSIVE OUT [xxx] ON, OFF NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx] 56GB Initial setting page 65 ON OFF page 90 Menu Item Parameter Initial setting Refer page 7-Speaker Settings SUB WOOFER [xxx] NO, YES YES FRONT SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE page 66 - 70 CENTER SP [xxxxx] MIX, NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE 9-Auto Calibration LARGE SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP, ZONE 2, NO, SINGLE, DUAL DUAL FRONT L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet FRONT R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet CENTER xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SURROUND L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SURROUND R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUR BACK L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUR BACK R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUB WOOFER xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet DISTANCE UNIT [xxxxx] meter, feet feet Amplifier Operations 8-System Settings SURROUND SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE SP POSI [xxxxxxxxx] SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/ LOW, BEHD/HIGH SIDE/ LOW SP CROSSOVER [xxxHz] 40Hz to 200Hz (10Hz step) 120Hz DIMMER [xxx% DOWN] 0%, 60%, 100% 0% page 70 SP. IMPEDANCE [xxxx] 4 ohm, 8 ohm 8 ohm page 39 ENGINEER/FULL FLAT/FRONT REF FULL FLAT AUTO CAL START? CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx] EQ CURVE EFFECT [xxx] OFF, ON page 46 - 47 OFF A.CAL LOAD? [PRESET- x] OFF, PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3 OFF A.CAL SAVE? [PRESET- x] A.CAL NAME? [xxxxxxxxx] PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3 PRESET1 page 90 * After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, the measurement value is displayed as x’xx”. ** After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, you can adjust them in 1 inch increments. 57GB Adjusting the level (Level x CENTER (Center speaker level) Settings menu) x SURROUND L (Surround speaker (L) level) You can use the Level Settings menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “Level Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). x SURROUND R (Surround speaker (R) level) Level Settings menu parameters x TEST TONE (Test Tone) Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. • OFF • AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker. • FIX You can select which speakers will output the test tone. x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise) • ON Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. • OFF x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio) • ON Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. • OFF Note The HDMI sound is not output when you display the receiver’s menu on the TV monitor. x FRONT BAL. (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. 58GB x SUR BACK (Surround back speaker level) Only when the surround back speakers are set to “SINGLE” in the System Settings menu (page 67). x SUR BACK L (Surround back (L) level) Only when the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page 67). x SUR BACK R (Surround back (R) level) Only when the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page 67). x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer level) Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is selected. x MULTI CH SW (Multi-channel sub woofer level) Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT sub woofer channel signals by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than that of Super Audio CD players. x D.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor) 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. “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “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. Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu) You can use the EQ Settings menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers and to store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer preset (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker. Select “EQ Settings menu” in the system menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. • If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz. EQ Settings menu parameters x EQ PRESET (Preset equalizer selection) Lets you select the equalizer preset ([1]-[5]). When you select “OFF,” the equalizer is cancelled. x FRONT BASS* (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT TREBLE* (Front speaker treble level) * You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver. continued 59GB Amplifier Operations 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. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. x CENTER BASS (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER TREBLE (Center speaker treble level) x SUR/SB BASS (Surround/surround back speaker bass level) x SUR/SB TREBLE (Surround/surround back speaker treble level) x PRESET x CLEAR (Equalizer preset clear) You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the initial setting. For details, see “Clearing stored equalizer settings.” To apply the stored equalizer 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating through menus” (page 54). Select “EQ Settings” in step 3. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you want to apply, then press to enter. To turn off the equalizer Select “OFF” in the “EQ PRESET” setting. Clearing stored equalizer settings 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating through menus” (page 54). Select “EQ Settings” in step 3. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you want to clear, then press to enter. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “PRESET x CLEAR.” “x” is the number of the selected equalizer preset. 60GB 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,” then press . “Are you sure?” appears on the display. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,” then press . “PRESET x CLEARED!” appears on the display and the adjusted contents of the selected equalizer preset are cleared. Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu) Sur Settings menu parameters x DIMENSION (Dimension control) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 73). You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels. x SOUND FIELD SELECT? (Sound field type selection) x PANORAMA MODE (Panorama mode) Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 72). Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 73). • ON Lets you enjoy surround sound by spreading the sound field of the front speakers to the left and right of the listening position (panorama mode). • OFF Panorama mode is not activated. x SB DECODING (Surround back decoding) Lets you select the surround back decoding function. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” (page 62). x SB DEC MODE (Surround back decoding mode) Lets you select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” (page 62). x EFFECT LEVEL (Effect level) Higher settings apply more surround effect. x CENTER WIDTH (Center width control) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 73). x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth) This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 75). Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening room, just like in theaters. • ON Lets you create a sound environment where you will feel the sound comes directly out of a large screen in front of you. • OFF This function is not activated. continued 61GB Amplifier Operations You can use the Sur Settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “Sur Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right speakers. e) x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers) This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 75). • ON Virtual speakers are created. • OFF Virtual speakers are not created. Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. x SB DECODING • AUTO When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal. Input stream Output Surround back channels decoding Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1e) — Dolby Digital Surround EXb) 6.1e) Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX (page 62) DTS 5.1 5.1e) — DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1e) DTS Matrix decoding DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.1e) DTS Discrete decoding When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channel signals. • ON The SB DEC MODE setting is applied to 5.1 channel and 6.1 channel decoding in the input stream. • OFF Surround back decoding is not performed. Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – The sound field for music or movie is selected. – DTS 96/24 signals are being received. – The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. • There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “ON.” • When “PLIIx” is selected, SB DECODING is set to the PLIIx mode. x SB DEC MODE You can select surround back decoding mode only when “SB DECODING” is set to “ON” or “AUTO” and the input stream contains the Dolby Digital Surround EX flag. SB DEC MODE Speaker Surround back setting decoding [DDEX] 7.1 channels Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channels Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX [PLIIx MV] 7.1 channels Movie decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 channels Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX 7.1 channels Music decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 channels Music decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx a) A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software, such as DVDs. b) A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films. c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals. d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. 62GB [PLIIx MS] Notes Settings for the tuner (Tuner Settings menu) You can use the Tuner Settings menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “Tuner Settings” in the Setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). Tuner Settings menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. • MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. x NAME IN? (Naming preset stations) Lets you set the name of preset stations. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 90). 63GB Amplifier Operations • Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX is applied regardless of the surround back decoder mode setup when a sound field for a movie is selected. • Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX is applied if the speaker setting is 6.1 channel system and movie decoding conforming to Pro Logic IIx is applied if the speaker setting is 7.1 channel system, when you select Dolby PLIIx MS under the following conditions: – a Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is input – “SB DECODING” is set to “AUTO” Settings for the audio (Audio Settings menu) You can use the Audio Settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). Audio Settings menu parameters x DEC. PRIORITY (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, 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 this item to “AUTO.” When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in any other format are received, set this item to “AUTO.” Note When set to “AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “PCM.” x DUAL MONO (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • 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. • MAIN Sound of the main language will be output. • SUB Sound of the sub language will be output. • MAIN+SUB Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. x A/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio and video output) Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. Notes • This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. • This function is not valid when – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. – The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. – ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. – “NEURAL SURROUND” is selected as the sound field type. • You can adjust the delay to up to 300ms – the sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz – 2 channel analog signals • You can adjust the delay to up to 150ms – the sampling frequency is 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz Although the parameter appears up to 300ms at this time, you cannot adjust the delay by more than 150ms. x DIGITAL ASSIGN? (Digital audio input assignment) Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source. For details, see “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 92). x NAME IN? (Naming inputs) Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 90). 64GB Settings for the video (Video Settings menu) Video Settings menu parameters x COMPONENT V. ASSIGN? (Component Video Assign) Lets you reassign the component video input to another visual input. For details, see “Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)” (page 94). x HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN? (HDMI Video Assign) Lets you reassign the HDMI video input to another visual input. For details, see “Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN)” (page 93). x HDMI AUDIO (Setting HDMI audio input) Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. • TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play multi-channel software. • When you connect the receiver to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “AMP.” Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers. x HDMI POWER (Power management of the HDMI circuit) • AUTO Lets you turn off the power of unnecessary HDMI circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality digital or analog audio without the influence of the HDMI circuits. When set to “AUTO,” it takes some time to output the sound. • EVER ON Lets you keep the power of the HDMI circuits. Select this setting if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the “AUTO” setting. It may be ineffective depending on the component. x VIDEO CONVERT* (Conversion of video signals) • ON Lets you convert video signals (page 33). • OFF This function is not activated. x PROGRESSIVE OUT* (Progressive conversion of the video signals) • ON Lets you output a video signal, which is converted 480p component video signals when the video signal is output as component video signals. Note Only 480i component video input signals are accepted. • OFF This function is not activated. continued 65GB Amplifier Operations You can use the Video Settings menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “Video Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. Multi-channel sound can be played back as it is. Note * Each video input can be adjusted independently for every INPUT SELECTOR. The adjusted value is held until the memory of this receiver is cleared. The adjusted value is retained, even if the power is turned off or the power cord (mains lead) is pulled out. x NAME IN? (Naming inputs) Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 90). Settings for the speakers (Speaker Settings menu) You can use the Speaker Settings menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “Speaker Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). Speaker Settings menu parameters x SUB WOOFER (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 L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) 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. x FRONT SP (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,” 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, surround, and 66GB surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”). x CENTER SP (Center speaker) x SURROUND SP (Surround speaker) The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting. • 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 x SUR BACK SP (Surround back speakers) When the surround speakers are set to “NO,” the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed. • DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers, select “DUAL.” The sound will be output to a maximum of 7.1 channels. • SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker, select “SINGLE.” The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels. • NO If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “NO.” • ZONE 2 If you use the surround back speaker in zone 2, select “ZONE 2.” When you select “ZONE 2,” the input to the SURROUND BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid (page 22). • BI-AMP If you connect front speakers in a biamplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP” (page 101). 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 sound has 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 continued 67GB Amplifier Operations • 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. • MIX If you have not connected a center speaker, select “MIX.” The sound of the center channel will be output without affecting sound quality. You can assign the sound for the center speaker output to the front speaker output by changing the setting of “CENTER” in Level Settings menu. 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.” 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 equalizer to boost the bass levels. For details, see “Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu)” (page 59). x CENTER (Center speaker distance) x FRONT L (Front left speaker distance) x SURROUND R (Surround right speaker distance) x FRONT R (Front right 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 to the closest speaker. With only one surround back speaker Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. x SURROUND L (Surround left speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. x SUR BACK L (Surround back left speaker distance) x SUR BACK R (Surround back right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer distance) With two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer. Tips • If you set up speakers using the auto calibration function, you can adjust the speaker distance in 1 cm (1 inch) increment. • The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters (15 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20 feet). 68GB x SP POSI. (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 75). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 67). Amplifier Operations Also, the distance between the surround speakers/ surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters (5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20 feet). This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Place note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit) Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances. • feet The distance is displayed in feet. • meter The distance is displayed in meters. • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. • SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D. • BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C. • BEHD/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D. continued 69GB 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.” Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD” 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” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance. x SP CROSSOVER (Speaker crossover frequency) Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the System Settings menu. You cannot set “SP CROSSOVER” when setting speakers using the auto calibration function. To adjust the speaker crossover, set “A.CAL LOAD ?” to “OFF” in the Auto Calibration menu. Then, set up the speakers manually, and select the parameter from “SP CROSSOVER.” 70GB Settings for the system (System Settings menu) You can use the System Settings menu to customize the settings of the receiver. Select “System Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 54) and “Overview of the menus” (page 55). System Settings menu parameters x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you adjust the brightness of the display. When you choose setting such that you turn off the display completely, the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator is also turned off. x SP. IMPEDANCE (Speaker impedance) For details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page 39). Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Calibration menu) Amplifier Operations For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 41). 71GB Tips Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (A.F.D. mode) The A.F.D. (Auto Format Direct) 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. • We usually recommend “A.F.D. AUTO,” however sometimes it may be better to use “SB DECODING” (page 62) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer. • 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 • Only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a multi-channel signal is input. At this time, the setup of “SB DECODING” and “SB DEC MODE” in the Sur Settings menu becomes invalid. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi-channel sound (being encoded) is output. If you connect a sub woofer A.F.D. Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see “Type of A.F.D. mode” (page 73). You can also select “A.F.D.” in the Sur Settings menu. For details, see “Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)” (page 61). Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. – The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. • If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz. • NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM signal of which the sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz or a 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL SURROUND processing will be turned off automatically when another type of signal is input. The beginning of the sound may be dropped out when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off. 72GB This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE.” Type of A.F.D. mode Multi-channel audio after Effect decoding A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting automatically) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. PRO LOGIC 4-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels. PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5-channel signals 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 system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. PRO LOGIC II GAME 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 7.1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. PRO LOGIC IIx GAME* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Neo:6 Cinema 6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. Neo:6 Music 6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. MULTI STEREO 7-channel signals Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. NEURAL SURROUND 7-channel signals The receiver outputs signals in the multichannel surround format when the receiver receives PCM signals of 2 channels or an XM Radio surround broadcast. When the receiver receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is emphasized. * You cannot select this decoding mode if there are no surround back speakers connected to the receiver. 73GB Enjoying Surround Sound A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field (DCS) You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. • When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the System Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is selected. • The surround back decoding mode does not function while a sound field for music is selected (page 62). Tips • Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 112). • When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display. A.F.D. MOVIE 2CH MUSIC Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. The sound field list appears. You can also select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” in the Sur Settings menu. For details, see “Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)” (page 61). Notes • The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. – The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. • If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz. • 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. 74GB To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO.” Types of sound field available Sound field Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS 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 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 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. V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Music Headphone* * LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. HEADPHONE (2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2CH STEREO mode (page 76)/A.F.D. mode (page 72) 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 This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc. HEADPHONE (MULTI) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when MULTI IN is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver. 75GB Enjoying Surround Sound Sound field for 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 multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. 1 2CH 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.” This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. 2 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press NIGHT MODE. The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is toggled between on and off as you press NIGHT MODE. 76GB Notes • This function does not work in following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. • If you set the NIGHT MODE to on during DTS 96/ 24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz. Tip While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT levels increase, and “D.RANGE COMP.” is automatically set to “MAX” (page 59). Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. Press A.DIRECT. Analog audio is output. ANALOG DIRECT function is toggled between on and off as you press A.DIRECT. To enjoy the analog sound source with noise free performance (Analog pureness control) The Analog pureness control function bypasses the video and digital circuits that are not in use, and shuts down the power while the analog source is being played back. Thus, the Analog pureness control function provides noise-free audio performance and delivers high sound quality. The Analog pureness control function is activated when you select an input source with no video input, then select “ANALOG” from INPUT MODE, and you press ANALOG DIRECT. 77GB Enjoying Surround Sound A.DIRECT Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Level Settings,” then press to enter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TEST TONE,” then press . 7 Press V. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. Also, if you press v, the pattern will become the “FIX” pattern in which the test tone is output from the selected speaker only. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 1 3 8 9 Press to enter. Adjust the speaker level and balance using the Level Settings menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the Level Settings menu, see page 58. Tips 2, 12 5-11 • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. • The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment. 10 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TEST TONE,” then press 4 11 Press v to select “OFF,” then press 1 2 Turn on the receiver and TV. Press ON SCREEN. Switch the input of the TV so that the setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver. 3 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 4 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 78GB . The test tone turns off. 12 Press ON SCREEN. The menu setting display disappears. . When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1,2 2 When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed screen For more precise adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level. Then select the two speakers you want to adjust by selecting “PHASE NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” in step 6. 1 Press POWER to turn off the power. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press POWER. “S.F. Initialize” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. 79GB Enjoying Surround Sound The location where you set up the speaker (for example, the front speaker position) and type of the speaker terminal you connected (for example, the surround back speaker terminal) are different. Check the speaker allocation. 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 (aerials) to the receiver (page 36). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. • FM band 100 kHz • AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 120). Automatic tuning 1 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press 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. 80GB 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. Select “MONO” in “FM MODE” selection in the Tuner Settings menu (page 63). Presetting radio stations Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 1 Presetting radio stations 1 3 2 4 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 3 Press D.TUNING. 3,5 Press 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 4 Press ENTER. Tip If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception. If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash 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. 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 80) or Direct Tuning (page 81). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 80). continued 81GB Tuner Operations 1 3 4 Press MEMORY. 1 “MEMORY” appears on the display for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before the display goes out. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Press PRESET +/– to select a preset number. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: • AM band: AM1 to AM30 • FM band: FM1 to FM30 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press MEMORY, start again from step 3. 6 Naming preset stations Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station. 1 Tuning to preset stations 3 1 5-7 4 2 2 82GB 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 3 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 82). Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 4 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. Press V/v repeatedly to select “Tuner Settings,” then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN?.” 7 Press to enter the parameter. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “Naming inputs” (page 90). XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 170 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound. XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect and Play™ antenna required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-Play are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. Activate XM Service: Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Record the Radio ID here for reference: ssssssss. To check the ID of your antenna, see “Checking the XM Radio ID” on page 84. (Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.) Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you are done. continued 83GB Tuner Operations 5 Listening to the XM Radio Notes • To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky. • Residents in Canada, please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage or number: (http://www.xmradio.ca/) (1-877-GET-XMSR or 1-877-438-9677) Checking the XM Radio ID 1 Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. XM jack 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” 2 Press TUNING +/– to select channel 0. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select channel 0. 3 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here. ID:______________________________ 84GB Receiving XM Radio broadcasts 1 Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. 1 3 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” 2 2 Press TUNING +/– to select a channel. 4 You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select a channel. Tuner Operations 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” 2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select the “ONE CATEGORY.” • ALL CATEGORY: You can select a channel from all the categories. The initial setting is “ALL CATEGORY.” • ONE CATEGORY: You can select a channel from one category. “CAT” is displayed on the display when you set to “ONE CATEGORY” mode. 3 Press CATEGORY +/– to select the category you want. The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected. continued 85GB 4 Press TUNING +/– to select the channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select the channel. Displaying the XM-Radio information on the display Notes • When you select a channel in the “ONE CATEGORY” mode, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category. • If you press CATEGORY +/– in the “ALL CATEGORY” mode, the first channel of the next or previous category is selected (CATEGORY SKIP). Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING) 1 3 2 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” 2 3 Press D.TUNING. 4 Press ENTER. Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. The selected channel is tune in. 86GB DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows: Channel name t Channel number t Category t Artist name/Feature t Song/Program title t Sound field type t Volume 4 Presetting XM Radio stations You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Presetting channels using the preset numbers 1 Press PRESET +/– to select the preset number. You can also select the number by pressing the numeric buttons. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver. 5 6 Press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another channel. Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers 3,5 Numeric buttons 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” 2 Tune in the channel you want to preset. For details on selecting channels, see “Listening to the XM Radio” (page 83). 3 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO.” Press MEMORY. continued 87GB Tuner Operations 1 Numeric buttons 2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset channel you want. You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then press ENTER to enter the selection. You can select preset stored preset channels from 1 to 30. Note The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. XM Radio messages list Message appears Explanation Remedies CHECK ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly. Make sure that the antenna is securely connected. Try to disconnect the antenna, then reconnect it, or turn off the power, then it turn back on. UPDATING The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. NO SIGNAL The signal is too weak. Adjust the antenna so that the signal is as strong as possible. LOADING The audio channel or information is being Wait until the audio channel or information has acquired. been acquired. OFF AIR The selected channel is off the air. Make sure that you selected the channel properly. Try to select another channel. (space)–––– There is no characteristic information such as an artist name, song title or program title available. — XM–– The preset number entered is an invalid number. Enter a number from 1 to 30. –––CH The selected channel is not available. — 88GB 4 The following menus are displayed on the TV screen. 1-Level Settings 2-Equalizer Settings 3-Surround Settings 4-Tuner Settings 5-Audio Settings 6-Video Settings 7-Speaker Settings 8-System Settings 9-Auto Calibration Other Operations Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen Press ON SCREEN, then display a menu on the TV screen connected to this receiver. You can set up menus easily. 1 3 Press MENU. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press to enter the menu. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter, then press to enter the parameter. 7 2,7 Press ON SCREEN. The menu setting display disappears. 5,6 4 1 2 Turn on the receiver and the TV. Press ON SCREEN. Switch the input of the TV so that a setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver. 3 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 89GB Other Operations Depending on the parameter, the selected parameter can be entered by completing step 7. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Tuner Settings,” “Audio Settings,” “Video Settings,” or “Auto Calibration.” 5 6 Press 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. to enter the menu. Press V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN ?” or “A.CAL NAME?,” then press to enter. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Press V/v to select a character, press B/b to select the position in which to enter the selected character. 1 2 To enter a blank space Press B/b without inputting a character. You can also turn +/– on the receiver until a blank space appears on the display. If you made a mistake 4-7 Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then turn +/– on the receiver to select the correct character. 3 Tip 1 Press the input button to select an input you want to create an index name for. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly. 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 90GB You can select the character type by pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Alphabet (lower case) t Numbers t Symbols 7 Press to enter the name. The entered name is registered. 2 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears on the display. Audio input modes Notes • You cannot select the digital audio input assigned to another function using the DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 92). • Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input. • When either HDMI input or XM Radio is selected, “------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the HDMI input and XM Radio, then set the audio input mode. • When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being used, or MULTI IN is selected, audio input is set to “ANALOG.” You cannot select other modes. 3 1 Press the input button. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 91GB Other Operations • AUTO 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 Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack. • OPT 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. Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN, TV/SAT IN, MD/DAT IN, SA-CD/CD IN) signals to another input (VIDEO 2 etc.) when they are not currently being used. For example, to make the DVD player the sound source for the digital audio input using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver, then: • Connect the optical output jack of the DVD player and the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack of the receiver. • Assign “VIDEO 2 OPT” to “DVD” in the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting. 1 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “DIGITAL ASSIGN ?,” then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a vacant digital audio input (VIDEO 2 OPT in the example). 6 7 Press 8 Press . Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (DVD in the example) you want to assign to the digital audio input jack selected in step 5. . If an input is switched to “DVD,” the sound of the DVD player will also become a digital sound through the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack. The input you can assign varies for each audio input. For details, see the following “Assignable inputs for digital audio input.” Assignable inputs for digital audio input 3-8 2 Digital audio input Assignable inputs VIDEO 1 OPT VIDEO 1, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 OPT VIDEO 2, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD VIDEO 3 OPT VIDEO 3, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD Receiver operation is enabled. TV/SAT OPT TV/SAT, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD Press MENU. MD/DAT OPT MD/DAT, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD DVD COAX DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT 2 1 The initial setting is marked with an underscore. Press RECEIVER. The list of setting menus appears. 3 92GB Press V/v repeatedly to select “Audio Settings,” then press to enter. Digital audio input Assignable inputs TAPE/CD-R COAX TAPE/CD-R, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT SA-CD/CD COAX SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT Notes • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. • You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver. • You cannot use the digital audio input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 91). Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN) You can reassign an HDMI video input to another input. For example, you can watch HDMI images when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while listening to a super audio CD via the SA-CD/ CD jack. 1 2 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Video Settings,” then press . 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ?,” then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select an HDMI input you want to reassign. continued 93GB Other Operations 3-8 6 7 8 Press . Press V/v repeatedly to select the input you want to assign as an HDMI video input selected in step 5. Press . The input you can assign varies for each component video input. For details, see “Assignable inputs for an HDMI video input.” Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) You can reassign a component video input to another input (VIDEO 2 IN etc.). For example, you can watch component images when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while listening to a super audio CD via the SACD/CD IN jack. Assignable inputs for an HDMI video input 1 The initial setting is marked with an underscore. HDMI video input Assignable inputs HDMI 1 NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD, TV/SAT, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD HDMI 2 NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD, TV/SAT, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD 3-8 2 Note You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input. 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 94GB 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Video Settings,” then press . 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?,” then press . 5 6 7 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select an input (DVD in the example) you want to reassign. Changing the display Press You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. . Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (SA-CD/CD in the example) you want to assign as the component video input selected in step 5. Press DISPLAY . If an input is switched to “SA-CD/CD,” the image from the DVD player will be a component image. The input you can assign varies for each component video input. For details, see the following “Assignable inputs for component video input.” The initial setting is marked with an underscore. Component video input Assignable inputs VIDEO1 NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD DVD NONE, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD TV/SAT NONE, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Volume… FM and AM band Preset station name and sound field type* y Frequency and sound field type * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 82, 90). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name. Notes • You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input. • You cannot use the component video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. 95GB Other Operations Assignable inputs for component video input Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Recording using the receiver You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. SLEEP 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape 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 changed. You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck. 1 Press the input button of the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Prepare the recording component. Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level. 4 96GB Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE/CD-R OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/ right channels. To record digital sound Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component to the OPTICAL MD/DAT OUT jack. Recording onto recording media 1 Press the input button of the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Prepare the component for playing. Other Operations 2 For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the recording component (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording. 4 Start recording on the recording component, then start playback on the playback component. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources. • The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/ right channels. 97GB Listening to the sound in another zone (Zone 2 operations) You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone (zone 2) other than the main zone. For example, you can listen to the CD in the main zone and watch the DVD in zone 2. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can also operate both a component in the main zone and a Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2. Use the RM-AAL003 remote for the operation. • Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. • Switching the Sony receiver’s power on or off in zone 2. • Adjusting the volume of the Sony receiver in zone 2. Multi connections 1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DG1000 A TV monitor C B D ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speaker 98GB RM-AAL003 D 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DG1000 E A C TV monitor E B D C ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT RM-AAL003 Other Operations A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony’s Amplifier/Receiver E Speaker Notes • Connect video signals to the component of zone 2 using the VIDEO jack. • Connect audio signals to the component of zone 2 using the AUDIO L/R jack. Tips • Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 jack. No signal is output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 jack even when the MULTI IN is selected in the main zone. The 2 channel analog audio signals of the current input are output. continued 99GB The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone. 4 2 4 Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output. For zone 2, analog video and audio signals are output. When you select “SOURCE,” the signals of the current input selected in the main zone are output. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. • In the case of illustration 1 (page 98), you can only adjust the surround back speaker volume in zone 2. 1 Set “SUR BACK SP” to “ZONE 2” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 67). 2 Adjust the volume using MASTER VOL+/– on the remote. • In the case of illustration 2 (page 99), adjust the volume using the receiver of zone 2. Tips 5 1 Turn on the main receiver (this receiver). The remote switches to zone 2 mode. 2 3 Press ZONE 2. Turn on the amplifier in zone 2 if it is used in zone 2. 100GB • Even when this receiver is turned off, the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RMAAL003 remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). • Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI IN is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output. • When “TUNER” is selected, the same type of radio station (FM/AM/XM) selected in the main zone is selected in zone 2. When the receiver in the main zone is turned off, or an input source other than “TUNER” is selected, you can select a broadcast from FM/AM/XM in zone 2. To operate the receiver using an IR repeater You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote toward the IR sensor of the receiver if you use an IR repeater. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach. Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection. STR-DG1000 IR repeater (not supplied) To connect speakers Front speaker (R) RM-AAL003 Front speaker (L) Hi Hi Lo Lo Other Operations Connect the terminals on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals, and connect the terminals on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers. Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver. To set up speakers Set “SUR BACK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 67). The same signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. continued 101GB Notes • You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals for a bi-amplifier connection. • When you use the auto calibration function, make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform auto calibration. • If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used. • Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS terminals. 102GB Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component. If you want to change the contents of the input list to match your particular components, see “Programming the remote,” on page 104. Table of buttons used to control each component Component TV VCR Button DVD Blu-ray PSX Video CD Digital Digital DSS, Tape deck DAT CD Tuner Receiver player, Disk player, LD CATV satellite/ BST A/B deck player, DVD/VHS player player terminal terrestrial MD combo (US) receiver deck (EURO) AV ?/1, z z ?/1 (after pressing TV) z z z Numeric buttons z z z z z MEMORY, ENTER z z z z z CLEAR, D.TUNING, >10, –/– – z z z z z DISPLAY z z z z z OPTIONS/TOOLS z z RETURN/EXIT z z z z V/v/B/b, z z z z z MENU z z z z z z z z z z z*** z z z z CATEGORY +/– / REPLAY/ ADVANCE, B·/·b z z z z z z z z z z z z z z* z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z** z z z z z z z z z z z z z m/M, TUNING +/– z z z z z z z z z CATEGORY MODE, H, X, x z z z z z z z z z DISK SKIP z z MUTING, MASTER z z VOL +/–, TV VOL +/– z z PRESET +/–, TV CH +/– z z DVD TOP MENU/ NIGHT MODE, DVD MENU/INPUT MODE z z F1, MACRO1, TV/VIDEO z z z z z z z z F2, MACRO2, WIDE * LD player only. ** DSS only. *** z z z z z z z z* z z z z z z z z z z z z** z z Deck B only. 103GB Using the Remote ./> z 1 Programming the remote Press AV ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes. You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver. You can even program the remote to control nonSony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. The procedure below uses as an example a case in which the other manufacturer’s VCR is connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: – You cannot change the settings of PHONO. – The remote can control only components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 2 While the RM SET UP button is flashing, press the input button (including TV) for the component you want to control. For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD. The RM SET UP button and input button flash. 3 Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure. Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control. The RM SET UP button and input button light up. 1 Note For a TV remote code value, only numbers in the 500’s are valid. 2 4 Once the numeric code has been verified, the RM SET UP button flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. The input button also turns off. 3 4 104GB Press ENTER. To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step. The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes. Notes • The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes. • All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component. To control a DAT deck Maker Code(s) SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control an MD deck Maker Code(s) SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a tape deck Maker Code(s) SONY 201, 202 DENON 204, 205 KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 NAKAMICHI 210 216 PHILIPS 211, 212 Maker Code(s) PIONEER 213, 214 SONY 101, 102, 103 TECHNICS 215, 216 DENON 104, 123 YAMAHA 217, 218 JVC 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 To control an LD player MAGNAVOX 111, 116 Maker Code(s) MARANTZ 116 SONY 601, 602, 603 ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PIONEER 606 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 To control a video CD player PIONEER 117 Maker Code(s) TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 SONY 605 YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 Using the Remote PANASONIC To control a CD player continued 105GB To control a VCR To control a DVD recorder Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 SONY 403 AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758 To control a TV AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 BLAUPUNKT 740 EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753 Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 GRUNDIG 724 GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 ITT/NOKIA 717 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 NEC 736 NEC 503, 520, 544 PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740 PANASONIC 509, 524 PHILIPS 515, 518 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544 PHILIPS 729, 730, 731 PIONEER 729 RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747 SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547 SHARP 748, 749 SHARP 535 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 THOMSON 530, 537, 539 ZENITH 754 TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541 ZENITH 542, 543 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403 PANASONIC 406, 408 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 106GB To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804 JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 PANASONIC 818 RCA 805, 819 S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) Maker Code(s) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list. SONY 002, 003, 004, 005 Note To control a tuner To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 307, 308, 309 When setting up Macro Play, replace the batteries with new ones. To control a blu-ray disc player Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 Using the Remote To control a PSX Maker Code(s) SONY 313, 314, 315 continued 107GB Program the sequence of the operation 3 Press the button for the operation you want to perform to learn the function as follows. 1,5 Press Operations to be programmed 2,3 H, x, X, M, m, ., > Performs the operation of the button. The input Switches inputs. button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 Make a one second interval. When you want to make a longer interval, press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 repeatedly. The input button selected in step 2 flashes twice, then lights up again. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3. When you want to assign another command for the same component, repeat step 3. 5 Press RM SET UP to finish the programming process. 3 Tip 1,3 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes twice. 2 Press the input button of the component that you want to assign one of the following operations. The selected input button lights up. 108GB If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step 1, and the macro programming process does not start, replace the batteries with new ones. To cancel programming Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings. The previous command remainds valid. Starting macro play 1 Press RECEIVER. The RECEIVER button lights up, and then turns off. 2 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to start the macro. The macro starts and execute the commands in the order you assigned them. While the commands are being sent, the RM SET UP button flashes and the RECEIVER button lights up. When the commands have been sent, the RM SET UP and RECEIVER buttons turn off. To erase a programmed macro 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP to clear the stored macro. The RM SET UP button flashes twice, repeatedly. Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander Even if a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function. Note When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones. 1,6 1 2 2 Press RM SET UP. Settings stored as macro are cleared. 1 Press TV while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button lights up. 2 Press the input button (VIDEO 1 in the example) for which you want to use the Learning input function. The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) 3 Press the button (button 1 in the example) you want to use as the VIDEO 1 button. The input button you selected in step 2 lights up. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) continued 109GB Using the Remote Example for assigning button 1 to VIDEO 1 of the remote: 4 Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned from. While the second remote is receiving the signal, the input button selected in step 2 turns off. Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function. To erase the learned code 1 Press TV while pressing RM SET UP. 2 Press the input button (VIDEO 1 in the About 5 cm - 10 cm (2" - 4") 5 The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learning process is completed. When the learning process fails, the RM SET UP button flashes five times. Try to perform process again from step 2. 6 Press RM SET UP to finish the Learning function process. Tips • When the memory capacity for storing remote control codes reaches a certain limit, the RM SET UP button flashes 10 times, and then the learning process ends. • If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step 1, and the learning process does not start, replace the batteries with new ones. To cancel learning Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings. 110GB example) for which you want to clear the setting. The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) 3 Press ?/1 for more than 1 second. The input button flashes twice, repeatedly. 4 Press the input button to clear the stored setting. The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the clearing process is completed. When the clearing process fails, the RM SET UP button flashes five times. Try to perform process again from step 2. Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory 1 Using the Remote 1,2 1 Press and hold MASTER VOL – first, then press ?/1 and then AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. 2 Release MASTER VOL –. All the contents of the remote’s memory (i.e., all the programmed data) are cleared. 111GB x Crossover frequency Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions,” “Screen Depth Matching,” and “Cinema Studio Reverberation.” “Virtual Multi Dimensions,” the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.1channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home. “Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen. This is then added to the front and center channels. “Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the studio type. x Component 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 colorcoded green, blue, and red. x Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together. 112GB The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 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 filmmakers can be experienced at home. x Dolby 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 5.1channels surround. x Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1channels. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field. x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channels for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channels surround sound. The GAME mode is suitable for video games. x Dolby Pro Logic IIx x DTS-ES Technology for 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels) playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channels Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Format for 6.1 channels playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) x Dynamic Range Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4 channels surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video. The reproductive capacity of audio signals. The difference between the minimum (quietest) and the maximum (loudest) sound that can be reproduced is expressed by a number value of dB. A larger number value means a greater degree of quietness or loudness can be reproduced. x Downmix x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A method to output multi-channel audio such as 5.1 channels, encoded into two channels. x DTS 96/24 A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest possible for DVD-video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software. This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio for 6.1 channels playback. There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference, CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music. x DTS 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. x Interlace A scanning method which completes a picture by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving spaces between each line, then all the evennumbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a sub woofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio becomes more powerful. continued 113GB Additional Information x DTS Neo:6 HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to audio/video components, such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound. Precautions x Progressive On safety A scanning method that draws all scanning lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the even lines are drawn. 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. x Sampling 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. x S video signal A format for transmitting video signal information. S video uses a single cable and two channels, one for the Luminance signal Y and another for the chrominance signal C. Better picture quality for recording and playback than that of Composite signal is achieved. x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse) A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring a wide band, from low to high, in a short period. The amount of energy used to measure signals is important to ensure measurement accuracy in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP signals makes it possible to measure signals effectively. 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. 114GB • 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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial). 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 experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at –∞ dB. • Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to “OFF” (page 39). • Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function. • Check that you have selected the correct component with INPUT SELECTOR. • Check that headphones are not connected. • When only a very low-level sound is heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (page 76). • 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. continued 115GB Additional Information If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting 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 both the L or R jack to an analog component and not just to either the L or R jack. Use a monaural-stereo cable (not supplied). However, there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field (PRO LOGIC, etc.) is selected. When the center speaker is set to “NO,” sound is output only from the front left/right speakers. There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX” nor “OPT” for the selected input (page 91). • Check that the MULTI IN is not selected. • Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input (page 92). There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 91). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX” for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack, nor set to “OPT” for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack. • Check that the MULTI IN is not selected. • Check that the ANALOG DIRECT function is not being used. 116GB • Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input (page 92). The source sound input from the HDMI jack is not output from an amplifier or the TV speaker connected to the receiver. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that component. • The sound is not output when you display the receiver’s menu on the TV monitor. Press ON SCREEN to turn off the display. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, component may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance parameters using the Level Settings 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 TV away from the audio components. • Make sure you have grounded the U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected). • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 75). • Adjust the speaker level (page 78). • Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 67). • Make sure the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 67). There is no sound from the surround back speakers. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. In this case, select “ON” in the “SB DEC MODE” (page 62). 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 speaker. • When all speakers are set to “LARGE” and “Neo:6 Cinema,” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected, there is no sound from the sub woofer. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue. • Check that the playback component is connected on a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi-channel format. • Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to multi-channel sound. • Check whether the digital audio output of selected input is not assigned to another component input using DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 92). Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 48). • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • Assign the component video input correctly. • The input signal should be same as input when you are up-converting an input signal with this receiver (page 33). 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, make sure the setting for the digital audio output of the connected component is available. continued 117GB Additional Information 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. Recording cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are connected correctly (page 17, 19). • Select the source component using INPUT SELECTOR (page 48). The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted. • When the signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, input signals other than 480p are corrupted if “PROGRESSIVE OUT” is set to “ON.” Set “PROGRESSIVE OUT” to “OFF.” • Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the S VIDEO jack or the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signals. • When component input signals other than 480p are output, use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and set “PROGRESSIVE OUT” to “OFF.” Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver To ground Ground (earth) wire (not supplied) Recording cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are connected correctly (page 24). • Select the source component using INPUT SELECTOR (page 48). Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), 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 82). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display. Tuner Remote control The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe. 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 that the command modes of the receiver and the remote are the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot operate the receiver with the remote (page 38). The source image input from the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker connected to the receiver. • Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to components. • Depending on the playback component, component may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component. 118GB • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • When you operate a programmed nonSony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component. Error message If there is a malfunction, the display shows a code of two numbers and 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. PROTECTOR Irregular current is being output from the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. Reference sections for clearing the memory See All memorized settings page 37 Customized sound fields page 79 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) 2) (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%): 110 W + 110 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode2) (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.15%): 110 W + 110 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT2): 120 W + 120 W CENTER2): 120 W SURROUND2): 120 W + 120 W SURROUND BACK2): 120 W + 120 W Reference Power Output (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT2): 120 W + 120 W CENTER2): 120 W SURROUND2): 120 W + 120 W SURROUND BACK2): 120 W + 120 W 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. 2) Measured under the following conditions: Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz continued 119GB Additional Information To clear Specifications Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve ± 0.5 dB MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, SA-CD/CD, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, DVD, VIDEO 1/2/3 10 Hz – 100 kHz ± 3 dB Inputs (Analog) PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV Impedance: 50 kohms S/N: 86 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, SA-CD/CD, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, DVD, TV/SAT, VIDEO1/2/3 Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kohms S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz Inputs (Digital) DVD, TAPE/CD-R, SA- Impedance: 75 ohms CD/CD (Coaxial) S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) VIDEO 1/2/3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT (Optical) S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, Voltage:150 mV VIDEO1/2 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 1 kohms Voltage: 2 V FRONT L/R, CENTER, Impedance: 1 kohms SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUB WOOFER EQUALIZER Gain levels 120GB ±10 dB, 1 dB step AM tuner section 530 – 1,710 kHz3) (With 10-kHz tuning scale) 531 – 1,710 kHz3) (With 9-kHz tuning scale) Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity at 9 kHz : 35 dB at 10 kHz : 40 dB Tuning range 3) You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: S video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through (When “PROGRESSIVE OUT” is set to “OFF”.) General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 480 W/580 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 1W AC outlets 2 switched, 100 W/0.8 A MAX Dimensions 430 × 175 × 430 mm (17 × 7 × 17 in) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 15.5 kg (34 lb 3 oz) Supplied accessories Additional Information Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Remote commander RM-AAL003 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 121GB Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 23, 36 Numerics 2CH STEREO mode 76 5.1 channel system 16 7.1 channel system 16 A A.F.D. 72 AC power cord 37 Adjusting Audio 64 Equalizer 59 Level 58 Sound effect 74 Speaker 66 Surround 61 System 70 Tuner 63 Video 65 ANALOG DIRECT 77 Auto Calibration 41 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 72 B BI-AMP 101 C CD player Connecting 20 Playback 50 Changing the display 95 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN 94 Conversion 33 Downmix 76 DTS 62, 73 DVD player/DVD recorder Connecting 29–30 Playback 51 E Equalizer 59 Error messages 119 H HDMI connecting 25 HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN 93 I Initial setup 37 INPUT MODE 91 INPUT SELECTOR 48 L L.F.E. 10, 66 M MD deck 20 Menu Audio Settings 56, 64 Auto Calibration 57 EQ Settings 55, 59 Level Settings 55, 58 Speaker Settings 57, 66 Sur Settings 56, 61 System Settings 57, 70 Tuner Settings 56, 63 Video Settings 56, 65 Muting 49 D DAT deck 20 DCS 74 DIGITAL ASSIGN 92 Display 8 Dolby 62, 73 122GB N Naming 90 NIGHT MODE 76 O TV ON SCREEN 78, 89 Connecting 27 R V Recording Onto a MiniDisc or audio tape 96 Onto a video tape 97 Remote All clear 111 Before use 38 Learning 109 Macro Play 107 Operating each component 103 Programming 104 Resetting 119 VCR Connecting 32 Playback 53 Video game 52 Video signal conversion 33 X XM Radio 83 Z ZONE 2 98 S Additional Information Satellite tuner 31 SB DEC MODE 62 SB DECODING 62 Sleep Timer 96 Sound fields Customizing 61 Resetting 79 Selecting 74 Speakers Connecting 17 Levels and balance 78–79 Set the distance 68 Setup 39, 66 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 40 Super Audio CD player Connecting 20, 22 Playback 50 Surround sound 72 T TEST TONE 58, 78 Tuner AM 80 Antennas (aerial) 36 FM 80 XM 83 Tuning Automatically 80 Directly 81 Preset stations 81 123GB
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