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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.
Model No. Serial No.
STR-DG2100
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
Don’t throw away 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.
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.
WARNING
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DG2100. 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.
• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in
the Operating Instructions and displayed in the
display window and on the GUI menu screen mean
Neural-THX Surround.
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 DTS, Inc.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master
Audio”, “DTS-HD High Resolution Audio” and
“DTS 96/24” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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.
The XM name and related logos are registered
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
©2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and
the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
This product using Neural-THX® Surround is
manufactured under license from Neural Audio
Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby
grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable,
limited right of use to this product under USA and
foreign patent, patent pending and other technology
or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation
and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”,
“Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos
owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a
trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in
some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver
is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®
marks are not specified.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
STR-DG2100 Multi Channel AV Receiver is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts ..................6
1: Installing speakers ..................................14
2: Connecting speakers ...............................16
3: Connecting the monitor ..........................18
4a: Connecting the audio components ........20
4b: Connecting the video components .......25
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........35
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36
7: Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface) .....................38
8: Setting the speakers ................................41
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically (Auto Calibration) ...........43
Playback
Selecting a component ................................50
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............52
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc ...................53
Enjoying video games ................................54
Watching video ...........................................55
Amplifier Operations
Settings for the audio
(Audio settings menu) ...........................56
Settings for the video
(Video settings menu) ............................57
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu) ...........................57
Settings for the system
(System settings menu) .........................58
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....59
Adjusting the sound effect ..........................66
Using the surround back decoding mode ...68
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume
levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................70
Advanced Speakers Setting
Up
Adjusting the speaker settings manually .... 71
Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 77
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 79
Listening to satellite radio .......................... 82
Other Operations
Converting analog video input signals ....... 91
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter ................................................... 91
Naming inputs ............................................ 95
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) ................................... 96
Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs ..................................................... 97
Changing the display ................................. 99
Using the sleep timer ............................... 103
Recording using the receiver .................... 103
Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 104
Operating without connecting to the
TV ....................................................... 105
Using the Remote
Operating each component using the
remote ................................................. 114
Programming the remote ......................... 116
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s
memory ............................................... 119
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Additional Information
Glossary ................................................... 120
Precautions ............................................... 123
Troubleshooting ....................................... 124
Specifications ........................................... 128
Index ......................................................... 131
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Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
To remove the cover
Press PUSH.
When you remove the cover, keep it out
of reach from children.
Status of the POWER button
Off
The receiver is turned off (initial
setting).
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.
You cannot turn the receiver on using
the remote.
On/Standby
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the
receiver on or set it to the standby mode.
When you press POWER on the
receiver, the receiver will be turned off.
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Getting Started
Name Function
APOWER Press to turn the
receiver on or off.
BAUTO CAL MIC
jack
Connects to the
supplied optimizer
microphone for the
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration function
(page 43).
CTONE MODE Adjusts FRONT/
CENTER/
SURROUND/
SURROUND BACK
BASS and TREBLE.
Press TONE MODE
repeatedly to select
BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE to
adjust the level.
TONE
DMEMORY/
ENTER
Press to operate a tuner
(FM/AM) and satellite
radio (XM/SIRIUS)
(page 111-113).
TUNING MODE
TUNING
ERemote sensor Receives signals from
remote commander.
FDIMMER Press repeatedly to
adjust brightness of the
display.
GDISPLAY Press repeatedly to
select information
displayed on the
display.
HSUR BACK
DECODING
Press to activate SB
DECODING
(page 68).
IDisplay
window
The current status of
the selected component
or a list of selectable
items appears here
(page 100).
J2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound
field (page 59).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
KINPUT MODE Press to select the input
mode when the same
components are
connected to both
digital and analog jacks
(page 96).
LMUTING Press to turn off the
sound temporarily.
Press the button again
to restore the sound.
MDMPORT Press to select the
audio/video input
signal from the
component connected
to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
(page 21, 91).
NHDMI Press to select input
source from the
component connected
to the HDMI IN jack.
OPHONES jack Connects to
headphones.
PSPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
Switch to OFF, A, B,
A+B of the front
speakers (page 42).
QVIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
Connect to a portable
audio/video component
such as a camcorder or
video game.
RMULTI
CHANNEL
DECODING
lamp
Lights up when multi-
channel audio signals
are decoded.
Name Function
continued
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SINPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back.
TMASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the
volume level of all
speakers at the same
time.
Name Function
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Getting Started
Rear panel
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a DVD
player, Super Audio
CD player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
quality sound (page
18, 20, 21, 29, 30).
COAXIAL IN
jacks
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connect to a DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, or a satellite
tuner. An image and
the sound are output
to TV or a projector
(page 18, 26).
BANTENNA section
FM ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the FM
wire antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver (page 35).
AM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the AM
loop antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver (page 35).
XM jack Connects to the XM
Mini Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 83).
SIRIUS jack Connects to a
SiriusConnect Home
Tuner (not supplied)
(page 83).
CDMPORT
Connects to a Sony
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 21).
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV
(page 18). You can operate this receiver using a
GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 38).
DCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, PB/CB, PR/
CR IN/OUT*
jacks
Connect to a DVD
player, TV, or a
satellite tuner (page
18, 29, 30).
EAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a tape
deck or MD deck, etc
(page 18, 20, 21, 24).
PRE OUT jack Connects to an active
sub woofer.
FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a VCR or
a DVD player etc.
(page 18, 29, 30, 31).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
GSPEAKERS section
Connects to speakers
(page 16).
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Getting Started
You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP018
to operate the receiver and to control the Sony
audio/video components that the remote is
assigned to operate (page 116).
RM-AAP018
Remote commander Name Function
AAV ?/1 (on/
standby)
Press to turn on or off the audio/
video components that the
remote is assigned to operate
(page 116).
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).
B?/1 (on/
standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all components,
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at
the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
CInput
buttons
Press one of the buttons to
select the component you want
to use. Press a pink-labeled
button after pressing SHIFT
(wj). When you press any of the
input buttons, the receiver turns
on. The buttons are factory
assigned to control Sony
components (page 50). You can
program the remote to control
non-Sony components
following the steps in
“Programming the remote”
(page 116).
DTEST TONE Press to output the test tone
from each speaker.
EAMP Press to enable the receiver
operation (page 38).
FMUSIC Press to select sound field
(page 64).
GMOVIE Press to select sound field
(page 64).
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HNumeric
buttons
Press to
– preset/tune to preset stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player, Blu-
ray Disc Player or MD deck.
Press 0/10 to select track
number 10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
– After pressing TV (wl),
press the numeric buttons to
select the TV channels.
IENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric buttons.
MEMORY Press to store a station during
tuner operation.
JAMP MENU Press to display the menu to
operate the receiver.
K
V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/b to select the
menu items. Then press to
enter the selection.
LOPTIONS Press to display and select items
from option menus for receiver
and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player.
TOOLS Press to display and select items
from the option menus for DVD
player or Blu-ray Disc Player,
etc.
MMENU Press to display the menu to
operate the audio/video
components.
SCREEN/
DSPL
CONTROL
Press SHIFT (wj), then press
MENU to switch the display
mode of the menu between
SCREEN (to display the menu
on the TV screen) and DSPL (to
display the menu in the display
window).
NCATEGORY
+/–
Press to select the category for
satellite tuner (page 113).
Name Function
Om/M a)
x a)
X a)
H a) b)
./> a)
Press to operate the DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD
player, MD deck, tape deck, or
component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter etc.
CATEGORY
MODE
Press to select the category
mode for satellite tuner
(page 113).
TUNING +/– Press to select station
(page 112).
PPRESET
+ b)/–
Press to register FM/AM/
satellite tuner stations or to
select preset stations.
TV CH +/– Press TV (wl), then press TV
CH +/– to operate the TV,
satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
QF1/F2 Press TV (wl), then press F1 or
F2 to select a component to
operate.
• HDD recorder
F1: HDD
F2: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player
• DVD/VHS combo player
F1: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player
F2: VHS
TV/INPUT Press TV/INPUT and TV (wl)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or video
input).
WIDE Press repeatedly to select the
wide picture mode.
RESOLUTION
Press SHIFT (wj) then press
RESOLUTION repeatedly to
change the resolution of signals
output from the HDMI OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jack
(page 91).
Name Function
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Getting Started
a)See the table on page 115 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.
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.
RDVD/
TOP MENU,
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 114).
NIGHT
MODE
Press AMP (5), then press
NIGHT MODE to activate the
NIGHT MODE function
(page 70).
INPUT
MODE
Press AMP (5), then press
INPUT MODE to select the
input mode when the same
components are connected to
both digital and analog jacks
(page 96).
SMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
TMASTER
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume level
of all speakers at the same time.
TV VOL +/– Press TV (wl), then press TV
VOL +/– to adjust the volume
level of the TV.
UDISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using
a multi-disc changer.
VRETURN/
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.
WDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed in the display
window, TV screen of the VCR,
satellite tuner, CD player, DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or
MD deck.
Note
In the SCREEN mode, press the
button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
Name Function
XCLEAR 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 112, 113).
Y2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press to select sound field
(page 59) or to switch the audio
of the selected input to analog
signal without any adjustment
(page 111).
ZA.F.D. Press to select sound field
(page 62).
wj SHIFT Press to light up the button. It
changes the remote button
function to activate the buttons
with pink printing.
wk SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer
function and the duration which
the receiver turns off
automatically (page 103).
wl TV Press to enable the TV
operation.
e; RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
Name Function
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1: Installing speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel
system (7 speakers and one sub woofer).
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).
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
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” (page 68).
Example of a 7.1 channel
speaker system configuration
AFront left speaker
BFront right speaker
CCenter speaker
DSurround left speaker
ESurround right speaker
FSurround back left speaker
GSurround back right speaker
HSub woofer
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel
system
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Getting Started
Tips
• The angle A should be the same.
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
place the surround back speaker behind the seating
position.
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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2: Connecting speakers
Before connecting cords, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
ACenter speaker
BFront speaker A (L)
CFront speaker A (R)
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 switch (OFF/A/B/
A+B) on the front panel (page 42).
HGF
BADEC
AB
FRONT SPEAKERS
B terminals a)
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)
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Getting Started
b) If you connect only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the SURROUND
BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.
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.
Notes
• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in
the Speaker settings menu to “8 Ω.” In other
connections, set it to “4 Ω.” For details, see “8:
Setting the speakers” (page 41).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
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3: Connecting the monitor
You can watch the selected input image when
you connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT
jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver
using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
TV monitor
AB
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DHDMI cable (not supplied)
EComponent video cord (not supplied)
Audio signals
CD E
Video signals
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Getting Started
Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Connect image display components such as a TV
monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO
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 33).
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers
connected to the receiver if you connect the audio
output jack of the TV and the TV 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.”
• The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu
is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no
operation attempted for 15 minutes.
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4a: Connecting the audio components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
refer to “Component to be connected” below
for the pages which describe how to connect
each component.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 35).
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.
Notes
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32
kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
How to hook up your
components
Component to be connected Page
Super Audio CD
player/ CD player
With digital audio
output
21
With multi-channel
audio output
23
With analog audio
output only
24
MD player With digital audio
output
21
With analog audio
output only
24
Tape deck, Analog disc turntable 24
Audio input/output jacks to be
connected
High quality sound
Digital Analog
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Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player,
an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, observe the following precautions.
– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
after removing the cord when cords are
connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO jack.
– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
by squeezing the sides of the connector, since
the connector is locked in place.
Connecting components with
digital audio input/output jacks
Super Audio CD
player, CD player
MD deck
ABA
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
COptical digital cord (not supplied)
C
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter
continued
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Notes on playing a Super Audio
CD on a Super Audio CD player
• 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 jack 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.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert
the plugs straight in until they click into
place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
If you want to connect several
digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs” (page 97).
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If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is
equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you
can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-
channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-
channel input jacks can be used to connect an
external multi-channel decoder.
Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have the
SURROUND BACK jacks.
• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” in the
Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK
jacks is invalid.
• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output
jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.
Connecting components with
multi-channel output jacks
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player, etc.
AB
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
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The following illustration shows how to
connect a component with analog jacks, such
as tape deck, turntable, etc.
Notes
• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect
it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
Connecting components with
analog audio jacks
Super Audio
CD player,
CD player
Tu r n t a bl e
A
MD deck,
Tape deck
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
A
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4b: Connecting the video components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
refer to “Component to be connected” below
for the pages which describe how to connect
each component.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 35).
The image quality depends on the connecting
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
Select the connection according to the jacks on
your components.
How to hook up your
components
Component to be connected Page
TV monitor 18
With HDMI jack 26
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player 29
Satellite tuner, CATV system 30
DVD recorder, VCR 31
Camcorder, video game, etc. 31
Video input/output jacks to be
connected
High quality image
Digital Analog
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HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
can be output from the speakers connected to
this receiver. This signal supports Dolby
Digital, DTS, and linear PCM.
• Linear PCM (sampling frequency less than
192 kHz) with digital audio signals of up to
8 channels can be received with this receiver
using the HDMI jack.
• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO
jack, 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.
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
DeepColor and xvYCC transmission,
extended by HDMI ver1.3.
• This receiver supports the HDMI
CONTROL function. Refer to “HDMI
CONTROL Guide” supplied with the
receiver.
Connecting components with
HDMI jacks
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DVD player Satellite tuner Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™,
hard disk recorder
AAA
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
signals Audio/video
signals
TV monitor, projector, etc.
Audio/video
signals
A
continued
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Notes on connecting cables
• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable
with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an
HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when
you view images or listen to sound during a
DeepColor transmission or when you watch
a video image of 1080p or higher.
• 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 “Input
Assign” in the Input Option menu when the
sound is not output correctly.
• Before connecting cables, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Notes on HDMI connections
• 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 jacks,
HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jack. It is
not output from any other audio jacks.
• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack
can only be output from the HDMI OUT
jack. The video input cannot be output from
the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR
VIDEO OUT jacks.
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input
are not output from the HDMI OUT jack
while the receiver menu is displayed.
• When you want to listen to the sound from
the TV speaker, set “HDMI Audio” to
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If
set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from
the TV speaker.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and 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, the number of channels
or audio format of audio output signals from
the playback component is switched.
• When the connected component is not
compatible with copyright protection
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be
distorted or may not be output.
In this case, check the specification of the
connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
component connected for details.
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-
HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi-
channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI
connection.
• Set the image resolution of the player to
more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
TrueHD).
• The image resolution of player may need
certain settings be made before you can
enjoy multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer to
the operating instructions of the player.
• Not every HDMI component supports all
functions that are defined by the specified
HDMI version. For example, components
that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not
support DeepColor.
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The following illustration shows how to
connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Notes
• To output multi-channel digital audio, set the
digital audio output setting on the DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
* When you connect a component equipped with an
OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input
menu.
Connecting a DVD player, Blu-
ray Disc Player
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
ABC
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
CAudio cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
EComponent video cord (not supplied)
D
Audio signals Video signals
E
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The following illustration shows how to
connect a satellite tuner, CATV system.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Note
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
Connecting a satellite tuner,
CATV system
Satellite tuner, CATV system
AB C D
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied)
Audio signals Video signals
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The following illustration shows how to
connect a component which has analog jacks
such as a DVD recorder or VCR, etc.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Connecting components with
analog video and audio jack
DVD recorder, VCR
A
To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks (Front panel)
B
C
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
CAudio/video cord (not supplied)
Audio signals Video signals
Camcorder,
video game
Note
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
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This receiver is equipped with a function for
converting video signals. You can output the
video signal after connecting this receiver via
the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack as shown in
the illustration.
• Video signals can be output as HDMI video
and component video signals.
• Component video signals can be output as
HDMI video and video signals.
For details on the video converting function,
see “In the video input/output conversion table
classified by the menu settings” (page 34).
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver
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 “Resolution” is set to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu.
Function for conversion of video
signals
Input Signals
Output Signals
BC
ABC
BC
ABC
HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT MONITOR VIDEO OUT
HDMI IN 1/2/3 AfXX
VIDEO IN Baaa/f*
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN Caa/fa
INPUT jack
OUTPUT jack
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Notes on converting video signals
• When 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 and video signals.
• The converted video signals are output only
from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.
They are not output from VIDEO OUT
jacks.
• 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.
• The resolution of the signals output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks is converted up to 1080i. The
resolution of the signals output to the HDMI
OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.
• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks have restrictions on resolution when
the resolution of video signals protected by
copyright technology is converted.
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no
restriction on resolution.
• Video signals for which the resolution has
been converted cannot be output from either
the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack. The
video signals are output from the HDMI
OUT jack when both are connected.
• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i”
in the Video settings menu to output the
video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jack when both are connected.
To display Closed Caption
Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video
settings menu when receiving a signal that
supports Closed Captions.
Use the same kind of cords for the input/output
signals.
To connect a recording
component
When recording, connect the recording
component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the
receiver. Connect cords for input and output
signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO
OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion
function.
Note
Signals output from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT
jacks may not be recorded properly.
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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu
settings
For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)”
(page 57) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 91).
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.
a)The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected monitor.
b)When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when
“Resolution” is set to “AUTO.”
c)480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set.
d)Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with
copyright protection are output as 480p.
Notes
• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack when the monitor, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from
the TV cannot be output correctly.
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color.”
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support DeepColor.
“Resolution”
menu setting
HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jacks
MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack
DIRECT Component video XfX
Video XXf
AUTO (initial
setting)
Component video aa) ab) ab)
Video aa) ab) ab)
480i/576i Component video ac) aa
Video ac) aa
480p/576p Component video aaX
Video aaf
720p, 1080i Component video aa
d) X
Video aa
d) f
1080p Component video afX
Video aXf
Input signals
Output from
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
* 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.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
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6: Preparing the receiver
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a
wall outlet.
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.
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.
• 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.
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.
1Press POWER to turn off the
receiver.
2Hold down POWER while
pressing TONE MODE and
DMPORT to turn on the
receiver.
3Release the TONE MODE and
DMPORT after a few seconds.
After “MEMORY CLEARING...”
appears on the display for a while,
“MEMORY CLEARED!” appears.
All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead)
To the wall outlet
AC OUTLET
Performing initial setup
operations
1,2 2,3 2,3
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Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-
AAP018 remote commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix 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 116).
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the receiver,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
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
Turn on the receiver while pressing
2CH/A.DIRECT.
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.
To switch the command mode
of the RM-AAP018 remote
1Press RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes.
Inserting batteries into the
remote
About the command mode
RM-AAP018
2CH/A.DIRECT
4
3
1
2
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2Press CLEAR.
3Press 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.
4Press ENTER when the RM SET UP
button lights up.
The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then
the command mode setting process is
completed.
Tip
When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such
as a paper clip.
7: Operating the receiver
using the GUI (Graphical User
Interface)
By using the GUI menu, you can make various
settings and adjustments.
1Connect a TV monitor to this
receiver.
Refer to “3: Connecting the monitor”
(page 18).
2Turn on the receiver and the TV.
3Press AMP to enable receiver
operation.
Displaying the GUI menu on the
TV screen
5
3
AMP
MENU
4
2
4
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4Press SHIFT, then press MENU.
The menu list of this receiver appears on
the TV screen. Press AMP MENU if the
menu list does not appear on the TV
screen.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select a
menu you want, then press
or b.
The following menu items are available in
each settings menu.
Input
Selects the input to the receiver.
For details on each input, see “Selecting a
component” (page 50).
Music
You can listen to the music from an audio
component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
For details on Music function, see “Using the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 91).
FM/AM/XM/SIRIUS
You can listen to the radio using the receiver.
For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner
Operations” (page 79).
Settings
You can use Settings menu to set and adjust
this receiver.
Auto Calibration
You can use the Auto Calibration settings
menu to adjust the speakers automatically.
For details, see “9: Calibrating the
appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)” (page 43).
Speaker
You can use the Speaker settings menu to
adjust the speakers manually for the current
position, and to set the speaker impedance.
For details, see “Setting the speaker
impedances” (page 41) and “Adjusting the
speaker settings manually” (page 71).
Surround
You can use the Surround settings menu to
select the sound field you want for your
listening pleasure. For details on adjusting
the parameters, see “Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field” (page 59).
EQ
You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust
the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the
equalizer” (page 77).
Audio
For details on adjusting the audio using the
Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the
audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 56).
Video
For details on adjusting the video using the
Video settings menu, see “Settings for the
video (Video settings menu)” (page 57).
HDMI
You can use the HDMI settings menu to
operate components connected to the HDMI
jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant
parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI
settings menu)” (page 57).
Overview of the menus
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System
For details on adjusting the system using the
System settings menu, see “Settings for the
system (System settings menu)” (page 58).
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in
“Displaying the GUI menu on the TV
screen” (page 38).
2Press MENU repeatedly to
display the GUI menu on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select a
menu you want.
4Press or b to enter the
menu.
The menu item list appears on the TV
screen.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
the menu item you want to
adjust.
6Press or b to enter the menu
item.
7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to select the
parameter you want.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
Navigating through menus
3-6
RETURN/
EXIT O
1
2
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8: Setting the speakers
Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the
speakers you are using.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Impedance,” then press .
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
“4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on
the speakers you are using,
then press .
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 normal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to
“8 Ω.” When connecting other types of speakers,
set it to “4 Ω.”
• When you connect front speakers to both the
SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the
speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher.
Setting the speaker impedances
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– When you connect speakers with impedance of
16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B”
configuration:
Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker
settings menu.
– For other types of speakers in other
configurations:
Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker
settings menu.
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
Set the SPEAKERS switch to select
the front speaker system you want
to drive.
Note
This setting is not available when headphones are
connected.
Selecting the front speakers
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 jack (sub woofer).
SPEAKERS switch
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9: Calibrating the
appropriate speaker
settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
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 seating
position automatically. Refer also to “Quick
Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.
Before you perform the auto calibration, set up
and connect the speakers (page 14-17).
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not
connect other microphones. Doing so may
damage the receiver and the microphone.
• During the measurement, the sound that
comes out of the speakers is very loud. The
volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay
attention to the presence of children or to the
effect on your neighborhood.
• Perform the measurement 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 obstacle from the
measurement area to avoid measurement
error.
• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set
“Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the
Speaker settings menu before you perform
auto calibration.
Notes
• The auto calibration function does not work if
headphones are connected.
• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.
1Connect the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL
MIC jack.
2Set up the optimizer
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your
seating position. Use a stool or tripod so
that the optimizer microphone remains at
the same height as your ears.
Before you perform the auto
calibration
Optimizer microphone
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On setting up the active sub
woofer
• When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the
sub woofer and turn up the volume
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME
knob to just before the mid-point.
• If you connect a sub woofer with the
crossover frequency function, set the value
to maximum.
• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
Note
Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer
you are using, the setup distance value may be
further away from the actual position.
Using the receiver as a pre-
amplifier
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.
The auto calibration function allows you to
measure the following:
• Speaker connectionsa)
• Polarity of speakers
• Speaker distanceb)
• Speaker sizeb)
• Speaker level
• Frequency characteristicsc)
a) This receiver corrects signals by analog
downmix processing only for the center speaker
and sub woofer when the multi-channel input is
selected. The correction is invalid for other
speakers.
b) The measurement result is not utilized when the
multi-channel input is selected.
c) • Signals with a sampling frequency of more than
96 kHz are always played back at either
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
• The measurement result is not utilized in the
following cases.
–The multi-channel input is selected.
–“2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
–Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
Performing auto calibration
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2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Auto Calibration,” then press
or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Setup,” then press .
5Press V/v repeatedly and to
un-check the items you do not
want to measure.
• Speaker Distance
• Speaker Level
• Frequency Characteristic
6Press b.
7Press to select “Start.”
8The measurement starts in five
seconds.
9Measurement starts.
The measurement process will take
approximately 30 seconds with a test
tone. Wait until the measurement process
completes.
Note
You cannot measure the speaker height of the
surround speakers and the surround back speakers.
Set the position of the surround speakers from
“Position” in the Speaker settings menu.
Tips
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
are deactivated during the measurement.
• When connecting special speakers, such as dipole
speakers, the measurements have not been
performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be
performed.
To cancel the measurement
The measurement is cancelled when you
change the volume, switch functions, change
the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or
connect headphones.
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1Confirm the measurement
result.
When the measurement ends, a beep
sounds and the measurement result
appears on the TV screen.
Note
When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,
“Out Phase” is displayed on the TV screen.
The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may
be connected the other way around. However,
depending on the speakers, “Out Phase”
appears on the TV screen even though the
speakers are connected properly. This is
because of the speakers’ specifications. In this
case, you can continue to use the receiver.
Tip
The displayed unit of distance for models for
US and Canada is feet. The unit of distance for
models for countries/areas other than US and
Canada is meters. You can change the unit of
distance use in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker
settings menu.
2Press to select “Next.”
When “Save auto calibration (auto
speaker setup) results?” appears on the
TV screen, you can select whether to
confirm the warning (“Yes”) or not
(“No”).
Follow the instructions of the TV screen
when you select “Yes.”
For details on warning and error codes,
see “Message list after auto calibration
measurement” (page 48).
Tip
Press on the remote when “Please Press
ENTER.” appears on the TV screen.
3Press B/b repeatedly to select
“Yes,” then press .
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
the auto calibration type, then
press b.
The measurement results are saved.
5Press .
The exit screen appears.
Confirming/saving the
measurement results
Parameter Explanation
Full Flat Makes the measurement of
frequency from each
speaker flat.
Engineer Sets the frequency to one
that matches that of the
Sony listening room
standard.
Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics
of all the speakers to match
the characteristics of the
front speaker.
OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ
to off.
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Getting Started
Notes
• After reflecting the results of a compensation for a
frequency characteristic, signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are always played
back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
• The frequency response measurement result is not
utilized in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
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. Save the measurement results first, then try to
change the settings if you want.
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•Code 31
1Press , then follow the instructions from step
1 of “Performing auto calibration.”
•Code 32, 33
1When you press , “Retry?” appears.
2Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press .
3Follow the instructions from step 2 of
“Performing auto calibration.”
When you select “WRN CHECK”
If a warning on the measurement result is
present, detailed information is displayed.
Press to return to step 1 of
“Confirming/saving the measurement
results” (page 46).
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.
Message list after auto calibration measurement
Display Explanation
Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration again.
Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.
Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected
properly and reperform the measurement.
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer
microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.
Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.
• 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(s) to the SURROUND terminals.
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R
terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.
Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to
perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot
be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
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 measurement when the
environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.
Warning 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the measurement
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 measurement
in a quiet environment.
NO WARNING There is no warning information.
---------- No speakers are connected.
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To set auto calibration items
more precisely (Enhanced
Setup)
On the Auto Calibration menu, select
“Enhanced Setup,” then press .
• Seating Position
You can register three patterns as position 1,
2, and 3, depending on the seating position,
listening environment, and measurement
conditions.
• Calibration Type
For details, see the table on page 46.
Optional menu parameters for
Enhanced Setup settings
•EQ Curve
Activates/deactivates the EQ curve
measurement.
•Name Input
You can rename the position number; for
details, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 95).
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Selecting a component
1Press one of the input buttons.
When you want to select a
component connected to the
PHONO, the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT or TV jack, or satellite
radio, press SHIFT and then
press PHONO, MULTI IN or TV,
SIRIUS or XM.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Turn on the component and
start playback.
3Press MASTER VOL +/– to
adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the receiver.
Playback
1
3
MUTING
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/BD DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, etc., connected to the
DVD/BD jack.
SAT/CATV Satellite tuner, etc., connected
to the SAT/CATV jack.
MD/TAPE MD or tape deck, etc.,
connected to the MD/TAPE
jack.
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD
player, etc., connected to the
SA-CD/CD jack.
TUNER Built-in radio tuner.
DMPORT Portable audio, etc.,
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
connected to the receiver.
HDMI 1, 2, 3 HDMI components connected
to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or
HDMI 3 jack.
PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to
the PHONO jack.
MULTI IN Component connected to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
jack.
TV TV connected to the TV jack.
SIRIUS SIRIUS Satellite Radio
connected to the SIRIUS jack.
XM XM Radio connected to the
XM jack.
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Playback
Tips
• You can adjust the volume differently depending
on the speed with which you turn the MASTER
VOLUME knob.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the
knob quickly.
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.
• You can adjust the volume differently depending
on the length of time you press and hold the
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and
hold the button.
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and
release it immediately.
To activate the muting function
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.
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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
2
3
5
5
3
• 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.
z
You can select the sound field to
suit the music. Refer to page 64
for details.
Recommended sound fields:
Classical: D.Concert Hall
Jazz: Jazz Club
Live concert: Live Concert,
Stadium
1Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD
player, then place the disc in the tray.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “SA-CD/
CD.”
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to
select “SA-CD/CD.”
An example of the display
4Play back the disc.
5Adjust to a suitable volume.
6After 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.
Playback
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
2
3
6
6
3
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV and DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player.
z
Select the sound format of the
disc to be played, if necessary.
z
You can select the sound field to
suit the movie or the music. Refer
to page 64 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 multi-
channel format (the MULTI
CHANNEL DECODING lamp
on the front panel lights up
during playback).
• Be sure this receiver is
connected to the DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player via a digital
connection.
• Be sure the digital audio output
of the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player is set up properly.
1Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray
Disc Player.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “DVD/BD.”
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “DVD/BD.”
An example of the display
4Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the DVD/Blu-ray Disc is displayed.
5Play back the disc.
6Adjust to a suitable volume.
7After you have finished watching a DVD/Blu-
ray Disc, eject the disc and turn off the
receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Blu-
ray Disc Player.
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VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
2
3
6
6
3
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV and video game.
1Turn on the TV and video game.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “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
4Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the video game is displayed.
5Place the disc in the tray and play it back on
the video game.
6Adjust to a suitable volume.
7After you have finished playing a game, eject
the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and
the video game.
Playback
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Watching video
2
3
6
6
3
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV and VCR.
1Turn on the VCR.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “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
4Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the VCR is displayed.
5Play back the tape on the VCR.
6Adjust to a suitable volume.
7After you have finished a watching video,
eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the
TV, and the VCR.
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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” in the Settings menu. For
details on adjusting the parameters, see “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
xA/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. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to
300 ms in 10 ms steps.
Notes
• This function is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projector.
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
xDual 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.
xDecode Priority
(Digital audio input decoding
priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or
HDMI IN jacks.
•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.”
•AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode
between Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM.
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.”
Amplifier Operations
Audio settings menu parameters
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Amplifier Operations
Settings for the video
(Video settings menu)
You can use the Video settings menu to make
settings for video. Select “Video” in the
Settings menu. For details on adjusting the
parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver
using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”
(page 38).
xResolution
(Converting video signals)
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video
input signals.
•DIRECT
•AUTO
• 480i/576i
• 480p/576p
•720p
• 1080i
• 1080p
For details on operating, see “In the video
input/output conversion table classified by the
menu settings” (page 34).
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu)
You can use the HDMI menu to make the
required settings for components connected to
the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI” in the Settings
menu. For details on adjusting the parameters,
see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
xHDMI Control
Lets you turn the components connected to the
HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off.
•ON
•OFF
Note
When you set “HDMI Control” to “ON,” “HDMI
Audio” may be changed automatically.
xHDMI Audio
(Setting HDMI audio input)
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals 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 source.
• When you connect the receiver to a video
component (projector, etc.), sound may not be
output from the receiver. In this case, select
“AMP.”
• When you select the input that you have assigned
the HDMI input, sound does not output from the
TV.
•AMP
The HDMI audio signals from the playback
component is only output to speakers
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connected to the receiver. The multi-channel
sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s
speakers when HDMI Audio is set to “AMP.”
xHDMI SW Level
Lets you set the level of the sub woofer to 0 dB
or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an
HDMI connection. You can set the level for
each HDMI input independently.
•0 dB
•AUTO
Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10
dB depending on the frequency.
•+10 dB
Settings for the system
(System settings menu)
You can use the System settings menu to
customize the settings of the receiver. Select
“System” in the Settings menus. For details on
adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the
receiver using the GUI (Graphical User
Interface)” (page 38).
xScreen Saver
Lets you activate the screen saver function for
the GUI menu on the TV connected to the
receiver.
•ON
When there has been no operation attempted
for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is
activated automatically.
•OFF
The screen saver function is disabled.
System settings menu
parameters
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Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field
1Start playing a sound source
you want to listen to (CD, DVD,
etc.).
2Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Surround,” then press or b.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Sound Field Setup,” then
press .
6Press V/v repeatedly to select
the surround sound you want.
Parameter that allows custom settings
provides a “Custom Settings” menu that
can be used to make advanced
adjustments. For details, see “Adjusting
the sound effect” (page 66).
x2ch Stereo
The receiver outputs the sound from the front
left/right speakers only. There is no sound
from the sub woofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi-
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
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.
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x2ch 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.
This receiver supports the following audio formats.
When connecting Blu-ray Disc Players and other next generation HD
players
Audio format Maximum number
of channels
Connection of the playback component and
the receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
Dolby Digital 5.1ch
aa
Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch
aa
Dolby Digital Plus a) 7.1ch
×a
Dolby TrueHD a) 7.1ch
×a
DTS 5.1ch
aa
DTS-ES 6.1ch
aa
DTS 96/24 5.1ch
aa
DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio a) 7.1ch
×a
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a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.
b)Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
DTS-HD
Master Audio a) b) 7.1ch
×a
Multi channel Linear PCM a) 7.1ch × a
Audio format Maximum number
of channels
Connection of the playback component and
the receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
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The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi-channel sound.
* You cannot select this decoding mode if there are no surround back speakers connected to the receiver.
Types of A.F.D. mode
A.F.D. mode Multi-channel
audio after
decoding
Effect
A.F.D. Auto (Detecting
automatically)
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without
adding any surround effects.
ProLogic 4-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1
channels.
PLII 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.
PLII Music 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
PLII Game 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
PLIIx 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.
PLIIx Music* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
PLIIx Game* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
Neo:6 Cinema 7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Neo:6 Music 7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting
is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
Neural-THX 7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX® Surround. In addition
to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1
surround sound, now capable of full 360° 7.1 surround
sound playback from Neural-THX® surround encoded
content.
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Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz are being received.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
• If you set up the sound field effect while the
receiver is receiving signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz, the signals will
always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24
signal reception, the signal will be played back
only at 48 kHz.
• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped
out when Neural-THX processing is turned on or
off.
Tips
• We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto,” however
sometimes it may be better to use SB Decoding 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 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 Surround settings menu becomes
invalid. When you select decoding modes other
than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi-channel sound
(being encoded) is output.
• Neural-THX is effective when multi-channel
signals are input.
If you connect a sub woofer
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.”
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.
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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.
Types of music/movie mode
Sound field
for
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 many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual
surround speakers.
Music D.Concert Hall A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics
of a concert hall, which simulates a large sound stage produced
by reflectivity.
D.Concert Hall B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics
of a concert hall, which simulates resonant and unique
reverberative sound.
Church Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
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.
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* You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
Notes
• The sound fields for music and movies do not work
in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz are being received.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24
signal reception, the signal will be played back
only at 48 kHz.
• If you set up the sound field effect while the
receiver is receiving signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz, the signals will
always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• 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 Speaker
settings menu. However, the sound will be output
from the sub woofer if the digital input signal
contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround
speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for
movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.
Tips
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. See “Glossary” (page 120).
• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected,
the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the
display.
To turn off the surround effect
for MOVIE/MUSIC
Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the
Surround settings menu.
Headphone* Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode 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 the multi-channel input is selected. Outputs the front
analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
Sound field
for
Sound field Effect
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Adjusting the sound
effect
Parameter that allows custom settings provides
a “Custom Settings” menu that can be used to
make advanced adjustments.
1Choose the sound field
(page 59).
2Press b to select “Custom
Settings,” then press .
3While monitoring the sound,
adjust the selected parameter
using V/v and .
For details, see following menu
parameters.
Note
The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary
depending on the sound field.
To adjust the effect level
1Press V/v repeatedly to select the
effect level, then press in step 2.
2Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the
level.
Higher settings apply more surround effect.
You can adjust the level from 20% to 120%
in 5% steps.
xCenter 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 “PLII Music” or
“PLIIx Music.”
You can adjust the distribution of the center
channel signal, generated through the Dolby
Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right
speakers.
2-3
Custom Settings menu
parameter
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xDimension 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 “PLII Music” or
“PLIIx Music.”
You can adjust the difference between the front
channels and the surround channels.
xPanorama Mode
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 “PLII Music” or
“PLIIx Music.”
•ON
Lets you enjoy surround sound by spreading
the sound field of the front speakers to the
left and right of the seating position.
•OFF
This function is not activated.
xScreen Depth
This parameter is provided especially for
Cinema Studio EX modes.
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.
xVirtual Speakers
This parameter is provided especially for
Cinema Studio EX modes.
•ON
Virtual speakers are created.
•OFF
This function is not activated.
xFront Reverb
(Front reverberation)
This parameter is especially for “D.Concert
Hall A/B.” This parameter lets you adjust the
amount of reverberations to add to the front
signals according to the original reverberations
in the source.
•STD
Normally, select “STD.”
•WET
Select to increase front reverberations.
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Using the surround back
decoding mode
By decoding the surround back signal
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.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps in “7: Operating
the receiver using the GUI (Graphical
User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Surround,” then press or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SB Dec Mode,” then press .
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
the surround back decoding
mode, then press .
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode
using “SB Decoding” on the Surround settings
menu.
xSB Decoding
(Surround back decoding)
•AUTO
When the input stream contains the 6.1
channel decode flaga), the appropriate
decoding is performed on the surround back
signal.
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1
Using the surround back
decoding mode (SB Decoding)
Input stream Output
channels
Surround back
decoding
Dolby Digital
5.1
5.1e) —
Dolby Digital
Surround EXb) 6.1e) Matrix decoder that
confirms to Dolby
Digital EX
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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.
e) 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.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– The sound field for music or movies is selected.
• If surround back decoding processing is being
performed while the receiver is receiving signals
with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz,
the signals will always be played back at either
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
• If surround back decoding processing is being
performed while the receiver is receiving DTS 96/
24 signals, the signals will always be played back
at 48 kHz.
• 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” of the A.F.D. mode is selected, the
SB Decoding is decoded in the PLIIx mode.
xSB Dec Mode
(Surround back decoding 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.
Note
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”
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
Input stream Output
channels
Surround back
decoding
Parameter Speaker
setting
Surround back
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
PLIIx MS 7.1
channels
Music decoder conforms
to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
6.1
channels
Music decoder conforms
to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
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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.
1Press AMP.
Receiver operation is enabled.
2Press NIGHT MODE.
The NIGHT MODE function is activated.
The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as
you press NIGHT MODE.
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
• If the NIGHT MODE function is turned on while
the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will
always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
Tip
While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and
Effect Levels increase, and “D.Range Comp” is
automatically set to “MAX.”
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Advanced Speakers Setting Up
Adjusting the speaker
settings manually
You can adjust the each speaker manually.
You can also adjust the speaker levels after the
auto calibration is completed.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press .
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Manual Setup,” then press .
xLevel
(Level of speaker)
You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,
surround left/right, surround back left/right,
sub woofer). You can adjust the level from –20
dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust
the balance on either side. You can adjust the
front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0
dB in 0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the
front right level from FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0
dB in 0.5 dB steps.
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.” However, the sound
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Making settings with the
Manual Setup menu
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will be output from the sub woofer if the digital
input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound
field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is
selected.
xDistance
(Distance from the seating
position to each speaker)
You can adjust the distance from the seating
position to each speaker (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right, sub woofer).
You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to
10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet
9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch) steps.
xSize
(Size of each speaker)
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right) size.
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
select “LARGE.” Normally, select
“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
bass frequencies of each channel from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Tips
• 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 it, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you
can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the
bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other
hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not
to have bass frequencies output from that speaker,
set it to “SMALL.”
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,
set all speakers to “LARGE.” If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass
levels.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same
setting as that of the surround speakers.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL,” the
center, surround, and surround back speakers are
also automatically set to “SMALL.”
• If you do not use the sub woofer, the front speakers
are automatically set to “LARGE.”
xPosition
(Surround speakers position)
Lets you specify the location of your surround
speakers for proper implementation of the
surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX
modes. This setup item is not available when
there are no surround speakers.
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Advanced Speakers Setting Up
• 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.
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 seating 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 seating 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 seating 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 play back 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.
Making settings with the
Speaker Pattern menu
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1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press .
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker Pattern,” then press
.
Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the
speaker system which you are using. You
do not need to select the speaker pattern
after auto calibration.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
the speaker pattern you want.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press .
4Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Test Tone,” then press .
Making settings with the Test
Tone menu
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You can select the test tone type.
5Select the speaker you want to
adjust, then press .
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence.
6Adjust the parameter using V/v,
then press .
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
• The adjusted value is shown on the display
during adjustment.
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.
When a test tone is output from
a different speaker than the
speaker displayed on the
screen
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker
connection and the speaker pattern match.
xTest Tone
•OFF
•AUTO
The test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
•FIX
You can select which speakers will output
the test tone.
xPhase Noise
•OFF
•
L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,
SL/L, L/SR
Lets you output the test tone sequentially
from adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed,
depending on the setting of the speaker
pattern.
xPhase Audio
•OFF
• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,
SL/L, L/SR
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from
adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed,
depending on the setting of the speaker
pattern.
Test Tone menu parameters
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xSur Back Assign
(Settings of the surround back
speaker(s))
•OFF
If you have not connected surround back
speakers, select “OFF.”
• BI-AMP
If you connect front speakers in a bi-
amplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP.”
Note
Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the
surround back speakers to this receiver when you
want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier
connection to a surround back speakers connection.
Re-set up the speakers after you connect the
surround back speakers. Refer to “Auto Calibration”
(page 43) or “Manual Setup” (page 71).
xCrossover Freq
(Speaker crossover frequency)
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the
Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover
frequency is set for each speaker after the auto
calibration.
The adjusted value is set for each speaker
when you adjust the speaker crossover
frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the
auto calibration.
xMulti Ch SW Level
(Multi-channel sub woofer level)
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT sub woofer channel signal
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.
xD.Range Comp
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
soundtrack. 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.
Tips
• 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.
xDistance Unit (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
•meter
The distance is displayed in meters.
•feet
The distance is displayed in feet.
Other menu parameters of
Speaker settings
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Adjusting the equalizer
You can use following parameters to adjust the
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers,
store up to 5 different equalizer settings, and
apply them. These settings are applied to all
sound fields and for each speaker.
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is
receiving signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be
played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“EQ,” then press .
Level
(dB)
Bass Treble
Frequency
(Hz)
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4Press V/v repeatedly to select
the preset number that you
want to register as the number
to store the equalizer
adjustment, then press .
The equalizer adjustment screen appears
on the TV screen.
5Choose the speaker you want
to adjust using B/b, then press
.
6Press B/b repeatedly to select
“Bass” or “Treble,” then press
V/v to adjust the parameter.
Tip
You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble
level with TONE MODE and TONE on the
receiver.
7Press to enter the
parameter.
Clearing stored equalizer
settings
1Press OPTIONS, then press .
“Are you sure to clear EQ Settings?”
appears.
2Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,”
then press .
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Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver
(page 35).
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 129).
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM,” then press or
b.
The FM or AM menu list appears on the
TV screen.
3Press V/v to select “Auto
Tuning,” then press .
4Press V/v.
Press V to scan from low to high, press v
to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
1Press OPTIONS.
2Press V/v to select “FM Mode,” then
press .
3Press V/v to select “MONO,” then
press .
Tuner Operations
Automatic tuning
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Enter the frequency of a station directly by
using the numeric buttons.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM,” then press or
b.
3Press V/v to select “Direct
Tuning,” then press .
4Press the numeric buttons to
enter the frequency, then press
to enter.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
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
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display
returns to the current frequency.
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not
used in your area.
Direct tuning
1
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Tuner Operations
You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM
stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM,” then press or
b.
3Tune in the station that you
want to preset using Automatic
Tuning (page 79) or Direct
Tuning (page 80).
In case of poor FM stereo reception,
switch the FM reception mode (page 79).
4Press OPTIONS.
5Press V/v to select “Memory,”
then press to enter.
6Press V/v to select a preset
number.
7Press .
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
8Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset
another station.
To tune to preset stations
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting
radio stations.”
2Press V/v to select the preset station
you want.
You can select a preset station as follows:
• AM band AM1 to AM30
• FM band FM1 to FM30
To name preset stations
1Select a preset station you want to
name.
2Press OPTIONS, then select “Name
Input.”
For details on naming operations, refer to
“Naming inputs” (page 95).
Presetting radio stations
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1
2,
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Listening to satellite
radio
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weather and more for your car, home or office.
Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with
addresses in the continental US and is available
in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian
address. Required subscription plus compatible
SiriusConnect Home Tuner with antenna are
required and sold separately. SIRIUS
Programming is subject to change. Visit
sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca for the most
complete and up-to-date channel lineup and
product information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS
dog logo and related marks are trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite
Radio
Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home
Tuner to your Sirius Ready home audio
system.
You are then ready to activate and subscribe to
Sirius by either calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS
(7474) or log on to sirius.com. It is that easy.
83GB
Tuner Operations
To connect to the XM jack
Before operating the system, connect the XM
Mini Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.
Note
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.
To connect to the SIRIUS jack
Connect the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.
When you use the SiriusConnect Home Tuner
with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC
power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall
outlet.
Keep the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, antenna,
and AC power adaptor away from the speaker
cords and the power cord to avoid picking up
noise.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press
or b.
Connecting the XM Radio or
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
XM jackSIRIUS jack
Checking the XM Radio ID or
SIRIUS ID number
1
2-3
3
continued
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3Press OPTIONS, then press V/v
repeatedly to select “Radio ID”
or “Sirius ID,” then press .
4Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius
ID on the TV screen and write it
in the space provided here.
XM Radio ID:_____________________
Sirius ID:_________________________
You can also check the XM Radio ID and
Sirius ID using the display on the
receiver.
You can select a channel from one category or
all the categories.
XM
SIRIUS
XM
SIRIUS
Selecting a channel by Category
Mode
1
2-4
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Tuner Operations
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press
or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
the category, then press .
• ALL: You can select a channel from all
the categories.
• (category name): You can select a
channel from one category.
When the “Preset Mode” screen is
displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/
v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.”
4Press V/v to select the channel,
then press .
The selected channel is being received.
The channel information is displayed on
the TV screen.
Note
When you select a channel in the “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.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press
or b.
3Press OPTIONS.
4Press V/v to select “Direct
Tuning,” then press .
XM
SIRIUS
Selecting a channel by inputting
the channel number directly
2,
4,6
5
1
3
continued
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5Press the numeric buttons to
enter the channel number.
6Press .
The selected channel is tune in.
You can select the channels you want directly
by presetting them using the preset numbers.
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels
and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press
or b.
3Select a channel you want to
preset using Category Tuning
(page 84) or Direct Tuning
(page 85).
4Press OPTIONS.
5Press V/v to select “Memory,”
then press to enter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select
the preset channel you want to
use as the preset channel, then
press .
Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available,
and a default channel is preset for all the
preset channels when you purchase the
receiver.
The selected channel is registered as the
preset channel you selected in step 3.
7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset
another channel.
To select the preset channels
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the
channels”.
2Press V/v to select the preset number
from the preset list, then press .
You can select stored preset channels
from 1 to 30.
Notes
• The channel information you have preset may be
changed if XM Satellite Radio Inc. or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. change their channel
programming.
• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed,
press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset
Mode.”
Presetting the channels
1
2,
5,6
4
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Tuner Operations
You can restrict access to certain channels
using your own lock code. The lock code is set
to “0000” as the default.
Change the lock code before you use this
function for the first time (see “To change the
lock code”).
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SIRIUS,” then press or b.
3Select a channel you want to
lock using Category Tuning
(page 84) or Direct Tuning
(page 85).
4Press OPTIONS, then press V/v
to select “Parental Lock,” then
press or b.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ON,” then press .
“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.
6Enter your 4-digit lock code
using the number buttons.
“The channel has been locked.” appears
and the Parental Lock is set.
To delete the numbers you have entered,
go back to step 4 by pressing RETURN/
EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure
above from step 4.
Restricting access to specific
channels (Parental Lock)
(SIRIUS only)
1
2,
4,5
4
6
continued
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To change the lock code
1Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SIRIUS,” then press or b.
2Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to
select “Lock Code,” then press .
“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.
3Enter your 4-digit lock code using the
number buttons.
“Enter a new lock code.” appears.
4Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the
number buttons.
“To confirm, enter your new lock code
again.” appears.
5Reenter the new lock code with the
number buttons.
“The lock code has been changed.”
appears.
To listen to the locked channels
1Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SIRIUS,” then press or b.
2Select a locked channel you want to
listen to using “Direct Tuning”
(page 85).
“The channel is locked. Enter your 4-digit
lock code.” appears.
3Enter your 4-digit lock code using the
number buttons.
The channel is tuned in.
To cancel the Parental Lock
1Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SIRIUS,” then press or b.
2Tune in the channel you want to unlock
using “Direct Tuning” (page 85).
3Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to
select “Parental Lock,” then press
or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF,”
then press .
“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.
5Enter your 4-digit lock code using the
number buttons.
“The channel has been unlocked.” appears
and the channel is unlocked.
Notes
• When you select a channel using Category Tuning,
locked channels are skipped.
• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings,
the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the
Parental Lock settings are not removed.
• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the
Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset
information for that channel returns to the default.
• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or
channel 184.
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Tuner Operations
XM Radio message list
SIRIUS Satellite Radio message 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 acquired.
Wait until the audio channel or information has
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.
—
CH––– The selected channel is not available. —
Message
appears
Explanation Remedies
Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and the antenna.
Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For
details about the antenna location, see the
instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect
Home Tuner.
Call 888-539-
SIRI
You have not subscribed for the selected
channel.
—
Check Sirius
Tuner
The SiriusConnect Home Tuner is not
connected properly.
Check all the connections, and then turn the
system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor
supplied with the SiriusConnect Home Tuner is
connected to a wall socket.
Invalid Channel You have entered an invalid channel
number.
The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the
change by the broadcast service, or the receiving
condition is not good.
Locked
Channel
The selected channel is locked. —
Subscription
Updated
The subscription information has been
updated.
—
Updating
Channels
xx%
Completed
(xx are for
integers)
Channel information is being updated. —
continued
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Firmware
Updating
The SiriusConnect HomeTuner
firmware is being updated.
—
––––– There is no text information in the
channel.
This is not an error. The text information may not
be displayed depending on the system condition,
for example, right after the system has received a
channel.
Message
appears
Explanation Remedies
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Other Operations
Converting analog video
input signals
This receiver allows you to convert the
resolution of analog video input signals.
Press SHIFT, then press
RESOLUTION repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the resolution
of the output signals will be changed.
You can also use “Resolution” in the Video
settings menu.
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is for
enjoying sound from a portable audio source
or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound
from the connected component on the receiver.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters
vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting
components with digital audio input/output
jacks” (page 21).
Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapters:
• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio
Adapter
• TDM-NW1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
• TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client
• TDM-iP1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an
optional product.
Notes
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the
remote.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while
the system is turned on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, the images are also output.
Other Operations
RESOLUTION
SHIFT
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You can select an operation screen using the
GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For
some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDM-
NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you
cannot change it on the GUI screen.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press MENU repeatedly to
display the GUI menu on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Music,” then press or b.
“DMPORT” appears beside “Music.”
4Press or b.
The component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is
recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen
will change to each component’s name.
The category of the component connected
to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
appears on the screen.
Note
An icon which shows the component
recognized is displayed on the TV screen. If
the adapter connected cannot be recognized,
“DMPORT” is displayed on the TV screen.
5Press OPTIONS to display
“Function List.”
6Press V/v to select “DMPORT
Control.”
You can select the following modes in this
menu;
•System GUI
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and
TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be
displayed on the GUI screen of the
receiver. You can select a track you want
and play back it on each GUI screen.
• Adapter GUI
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and
TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter
will be displayed on the TV screen.
•iPod
This mode can be selected only when
the TDM-iP1 is connected.
If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed,
see the operating instructions supplied
with component for details on operating
that component.
Selecting an operation screen
to operate the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
3,
4,6
1
5
2
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Other Operations
To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-
NC1 using the GUI menu of the
receiver
1Make sure that “System GUI” is
selected in step 6 in “Selecting
an operation screen to operate
the component connected to
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter” (page 92).
2Select content from the
contents list displayed on the
GUI screen and play it back.
a) Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.
b)Displayed only when a DLNA server other than
M-crew Server is connected.
c) Displayed as “Genre,” “Artist” or “Album,”
depending on setting of “List Mode.”
To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-
NC1 using the adapter menu
Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in
step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to
operate the component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 92).
For details on operating the adapter using the
adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the adapter you are
using.
To operate the TDM-iP1 using
the iPod menu
Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 6 in
“Selecting an operation screen to operate the
component connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 92).
For details on operating the iPod, refer to the
operating instruction supplied with the iPod.
During playback of the track selected, the
displayed screen changes depending on the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.
You can also operate the components
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter using the play mode buttons on the
remote of the receiver.
Operating the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track
Artists > Artist > Track
Albums > Album > Track
Songs > Track
Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track
Composers > Composer > Track
Audiobooks > Audiobook
Network Client Music Surfin
a)
> Album
c)
> Track
Playlist
a)
> Playlist > Track
Web Radio
a)
> Station > Program
Music Library
b)
> Album > Track
Playing back the track selected
TDM-iP1
TDM-NC1
continued
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* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver
enters pause mode when x is pressed.
** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and
holding the m/M button.
Option parameters in the play
modes
xRepeat Mode (TDM-iP1 only)
•Off
•One
•All
xShuffle (TDM-iP1 only)
•Off
• Songs
•Albums
xList Mode (TDM-NC1 only)
• All Tracks
•Disc List
• Artist List
•Genre List
Tip
The List Mode can be used with the Function List
menu even when the list is displayed.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message
list
*TDM-NC1 only.
To Do the following
Play Press H.
Pause Press X. To resume play,
press the button again.
Stop Press x.*
Find the beginning of a
track during playback, or
find the beginning of the
previous track
Press ..
Find the beginning of the
next track
Press >.
Skip to the previous
album
Press B•.
Skip to the next album Press •b.
Go backward/forward Press m/M.**
Message appears Explanation
No Adapter The adapter is not connected.
No Device There is no device connected
to the adapter.
No Audio No audio file was found.
Loading The data is being read.
No Server* There is no server connected.
No Track* No track was found.
No Item* No item was found.
Connecting* Connecting to the server.
Configuring* The network is setting up.
Warning* Check the display of the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
Party Mode* The unit is currently in party
mode “Guest.”
Searching* Searching the server.
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Other Operations
Naming inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
inputs and display it.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with
the names of the connected components.
1Choose the item you want to
name.
You can name the following items.
• Auto calibration position (page 43)
• Inputs (page 50)
• Preset stations (page 81)
2Press OPTIONS.
3Select “Name Input,” then press
.
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
4Press V/v/B/b to select a
character, then press .
5Press [Finish] to enter the
name.
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press [Cancel].
2
3-4
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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.
1Press the input button.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press AMP.
3Press INPUT MODE repeatedly
to select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on
the TV screen.
Audio input modes
•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.
•Analog
Specifies the analog audio signals input to
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• Some audio input modes may not be set up
depending on the input.
• When either HDMI input, satellite tuner or
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is selected,
“------” appears on the display, and you cannot
select other modes. Select an input mode other than
the HDMI input, satellite tuner and DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter then set the audio input
mode.
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the
multi-channel input is selected, audio input is set to
“Analog.” You cannot select other modes.
1
3
2
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Other Operations
Enjoying the sound/
images from other inputs
You can reassign video and/or audio signals to
another input.
Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of
the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN
jack of this receiver when you want to input
the only digital optical audio signals from the
DVD player.
Connect the component video jack of the DVD
player to the COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/
BD IN jack of this receiver when you want to
input the video signals from the DVD player.
Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD/
BD input jack using “Input Assign” in the
Input menu.
1Make sure that the AMP button
is lit.
If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not
displayed in the display window of the
receiver, follow the steps given in “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 38).
2Press MENU repeatedly to
display the GUI menu on the TV
screen.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Input,” then press or b.
4Press V/v to select the input
name you want to assign.
5Press OPTIONS, then select
“Input Assign.”
6Select the audio and/or video
signals you want to assign to
the input which you selected in
step 4 using V/v/B/b, then
press .
3,
4,6
5
1
2
continued
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Notes
• 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.
• When you assign the digital audio input, the
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.
• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to
the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio
input to the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one component
video input to the same input.
Input name
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/BD SAT/
CATV
MD/
TAPE
SA-CD/
CD
Assignable video
input jacks
Video1 Component aaa ––aa
Video1 Composite a––––––
Video2 Composite – a–––––
Video3 Composite – – a––––
DVD/BD
Component
–aaa –aa
DVD/BD Composite – – – a–––
SAT/CATV
Component
–aa –aaa
SAT/CATV
Composite
––––a––
HDMI1 aaaaaaa
HDMI2 aaaaaaa
HDMI3 aaaaaaa
Assignable audio
input jacks
Video1 OPT aa –a––a
Video3 OPT – – a––––
SAT/CATV OPT – a–aa –a
MD/Tape OPT – a–a–aa
Video2 COAX aaa –aa –
DVD/BD COAX a–aaaa –
SA-CD/CD COAX a–a–aaa
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Other Operations
Changing the display
You can check the sound field, etc., by
changing the information on the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
will change as follows.
Input name you selected t Original input
name t Sound field type t Volume...
Tip
You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”
is shown on the display. Press SHIFT, then press
MENU to cancel the GUI display mode.
FM and AM band
Station name t Frequency t Sound field
type t Volume...
Index name appears only when you have
assigned one to the input or preset station.
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered.
DISPLAY
MENU
SHIFT
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About the indicators on the display
Name Function
ASW Lights up when sub woofer
is connected and the audio
signal is output from the
SUB WOOFER jack. 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.
BPlayback
channel
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
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
C;Dolby
Digital+
Lights up when the receiver
is decoding Dolby Digital+.
Name Function
LSW
SL SR
CR
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Other Operations
DINPUT Lights up constantly. One of
the input indicators also
lights up according to the
current input.
EAUTO Lights up when INPUT
MODE is set to “Auto.”
FHDMI Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack.
GDMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter is
connected and “DMPORT”
is selected.
HCOAX Lights up when INPUT
MODE is set to “Auto” and
the source signal is a digital
signal being input through
the COAXIAL jack.
ITrueHD Lights up when the receiver
is decoding Dolby TrueHD.
JOPT Lights up when INPUT
MODE is set to “Auto” and
the source signal is a digital
signal being input through
the OPTICAL jack.
KANALOG 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 “2ch Analog
Direct” is being used.
LDTS-HD Lights up when the receiver
is decoding DTS-HD.
MMULTI IN Lights up when multi-
channel input is selected.
NMSTR Lights up when the receiver
is decoding DTS-HD
Master Audio.
Name Function
OD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic
range compression is
activated.
PXM Lights up when XM Mini
Tuner and Home Dock are
connected and “XM” is
selected.
QEQ Lights up when the
equalizer is activated.
RSIRIUS Lights up when the
SiriusConnect Home Tuner
is connected and “SIRIUS”
is selected.
SD.C.A.C. Lights up when auto
calibration is activated.
TSLEEP Lights up when the sleep
timer is activated.
UL.F.E. Lights up when the disc
being played back contains
an L.F.E. (Low Frequency
Effects) 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.
V;DIGITAL
(EX)
Lights up when the receiver
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.”
Name Function
continued
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W;PRO
LOGIC (II/
IIx)
Lights up when the receiver
applies Dolby 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 Dolby Pro Logic
II Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated.
“;PRO LOGIC IIx” also
lights up when the Dolby
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
Note
This indicator does not light
when either the center speaker
and surround speaker is not
connected.
XDTS (-ES) Lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-
ES” also lights up when
DTS-ES signals are
decoded. When playing a
DTS format disc, be sure
that you have made digital
connections and that
INPUT MODE is not set to
“Analog.”
YNEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoding is
activated.
Z96/24 Lights up when the receiver
is decoding DTS 96/24 (96
kHz/24 bit).
wj MATRIX Lights up when DTS-ES
Matrix decoding is
activated.
wk SB DEC Lights up when surround
back sound decoding is
activated.
wl DISCRETE Lights up when DTS-ES
Discrete decoding is
activated.
Name Function
e; Tuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations, etc.
ea PRESET Lights up when the tuning
mode is set to the preset
mode.
es MEMORY Lights up when a memory
function, such as Name
Input etc., is activated.
ed CAT Lights up when category
mode is selected during the
satellite radio operation.
ef neural THX Lights up when the receiver
applies Neural-THX
processing to input signals.
eg BI-AMP Lights up when surround
back speakers selection is
set to “BI-AMP.”
eh SP.A/SP.B Lights up according to the
speaker system used.
“SP.A” and “SP.B” turn off,
when the SPEAKERS
switch is set to OFF or
headphones are connected.
ej VOLUME Displays the current
volume.
Name Function
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Other Operations
Using the sleep timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”
lights up.
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.
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.
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions supplied with your MD deck or
tape deck.
1Press the input button of the
playback component.
2Prepare the playback
component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3Prepare the recording
component.
Insert a blank MD or tape into the
recording deck and adjust the recording
level.
4Start recording on the
recording deck, then start
playback on the playback
component.
SLEEP
Recording onto a MiniDisc or
audio tape
1
continued
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Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
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/TAPE OUT jack.
1Press the input button of the
playback component.
2Prepare the component for
playing.
For example, insert the video tape you
want to copy into the VCR.
3Prepare the recording
component.
Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the
recording component (VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2) for recording.
4Start 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 input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
• Only analog input signals are output from the
analog output jack (for recording).
• Only digital input signals are output from the
digital output jack (for recording).
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
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.
To connect speakers
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the
front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
jacks, and connect the jacks 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 Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the
Speaker settings menu. The same signals
output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A jacks
can be output from the SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS terminals by setting “Sur Back
Assign” to “BI-AMP.”
Recording onto recording media Front speaker
(R)
Front speaker
(L)
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
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Other Operations
Notes
• You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks
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.
Operating without
connecting to the TV
You can operate this receiver using the display
even if you do not use a GUI when a TV
monitor is not connected.
Press SHIFT, then press MENU to
display “DISPLAY” in the display
window.
When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the
display window, the menu is set to display on
the TV screen using a GUI.
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The following options are available in each
menu. For details on navigating through
menus, see page 40.
Overview of the menus
Menu Item Parameter Initial
setting
Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START?
COMPLETE
[xxxxxxxxxx]
RETRY, SAVE EXIT, WRN CHECK,
PHASE INFO, DIST. INFO,
LEVEL INFO, EXIT
SAVE
EXIT
WARNING CODE [xxx:4x] FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR : 0, 1, 2, 3
ERROR CODE [xxx:3x] F, SR, SB : 0, 1, 2, 3
CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx] FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FRONT
REF, OFF
FULL
FLAT
POSITION [xxxxxxxx] POS.1, POS.2, POS.3 POS.
1
NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
Level Settings TEST TONE [xxxxxxxx] OFF, L to SW (AUTO), L to SW (FIX) OFF
PHASE NOISE [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL,
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L,
L/SR
OFF
PHASE AUDIO [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL,
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L,
L/SR
OFF
FRONT L [xxx.x dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB
FRONT R [xxx.x dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (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 dB] 0dB, +10.0dB 0dB
D. RANGE COMP. [xxx] OFF, STD, MAX OFF
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Other Operations
Speaker Settings SP PATTERN [xxxxx] 2/0 to 3/4.1 3/4.1
SUB WOOFER [xxx] NO, YES YES
FRONT SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE
CENTER SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE
SURROUND SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE
SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] NO, SINGLE, DUAL DUAL
BI-AMP [xxx] OFF, ON OFF
FRONT L [xxxxxxxxx] 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
FRONT R [xxxxxxxxx] 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
CENTER [xxxxxxxxx] 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SURROUND L
[xxxxxxxxx]
3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SURROUND R
[xxxxxxxxx]
3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SUR BACK [xxxxxxxxx] 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SUR BACK L
[xxxxxxxxx]
3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SUR BACK R
[xxxxxxxxx]
3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
SUB WOOFER
[xxxxxxxxx]
3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 9’ 10”
DISTANCE UNIT [xxxxx] meter, feet feet
SP POSI. [xxxxxxxxx] SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/LOW,
BEHD/HIGH
SIDE/LOW
FR CROSSOVER* [xxx Hz] 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz step) 120 Hz
CNT CROSSOVER* [xxx Hz] 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz step) 120 Hz
SUR CROSSOVER* [xxx Hz] 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz step) 120 Hz
SP IMPEDANCE [x ohm] 4 ohm, 8 ohm 8 ohm
Menu Item Parameter Initial
setting
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Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ?
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] 0 to 3 to 7 (8 step) 3
DIMENSION [xxxxxxx] FRONT +3 to 0 to SUR +3 (7 step) 0
PANORAMA MODE [xxx] OFF, ON OFF
SCREEN DEPTH [xxx] OFF, ON ON
VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx] OFF, ON ON
FRONT REVERB [xxx] WET, STD STD
EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx] OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1
FRONT BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB
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] YES, NO NO
Tuner Settings FM MODE [xxxxxx] MONO, STEREO STEREO
NAME IN ? FMxx
PARENTAL LOCK [xxx] ON, OFF OFF
LOCK CODE EDIT ? 0000
XM ID DISPLAY
SIRIUS ID DISPLAY
Menu Item Parameter Initial
setting
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Other Operations
Audio Settings A/V SYNC [xxxms] 0ms to 300ms (10 ms step) 0ms
DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB, MAIN+SUB MAIN
DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx]PCM, AUTO AUTO
DIGITAL ASSIGN ?
VIDEO1 OPT c [xxxxxx] NONE, VIDEO1 to 3, DVD/BD, SAT,
MD, SA-CD
VIDEO1
VIDEO2 COAX c
[xxxxxx]
VIDEO2
VIDEO3 OPT c [xxxxxx]VIDEO3
DVD/BD COAX c
[xxxxxx]
DVD/BD
SAT OPT c [xxxxxx]SAT
MD/TAPE OPT c
[xxxxxx]
MD
SA-CD COAX c
[xxxxxx]
SA-CD
Video Settings RESOLUTION
[xxxxxxxx]
DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p,
720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUTO
COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?
VIDEO 1 c [xxxxxxxx] NONE, VIDEO1 to 3, DVD/BD,
SAT/CATV, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/CD,
MULTI IN
VIDEO1
DVD/BD c [xxxxxxxx] DVD/BD
SAT/CATV c
[xxxxxxxx]
SAT/CATV
HDMI Settings HDMI CONTROL [xxx] OFF, ON OFF
HDMI AUDIO [xxxxxx] AMP, TV+AMP AMP
HDMI SW [xxx dB] 0dB, +10.0dB, AUTO AUTO
HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ?
HDMI 1 c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI1 to 3, VIDEO1 to 3, DVD/BD,
SAT/CATV, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/CD,
MULTI IN
HDMI1
HDMI 2 c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI2
HDMI 3 c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI3
System Settings NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
Menu Item Parameter Initial
setting
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For details on the auto calibration, see “9:
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 43).
Refer to “Before you perform the auto
calibration” (page 43) before performing the
auto calibration.
To operate on the receiver
1Press SHIFT, then press MENU to
switch from “GUI MODE” to “DISPLAY
MODE”.
2Press AMP.
Receiver operation is enabled.
3Press MENU.
“Auto Calibration” is displayed.
4Press .
5Press V/v repeatedly to select “AUTO
CAL START?,” then press to start
the measurement.
Measurement starts in five seconds. A
count down is displayed.
Note
While the time is counting down, stand away
from the measurement area to avoid
measurement error.
6Measurement starts.
The measurement process will take
approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the
measurement process completes.
To cancel auto calibration, change the volume,
activate the MUTING function, switch
functions, change the setting of the
SPEAKERS switch of the receiver, or connect
headphones.
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.
Tips
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
are deactivated during auto calibration.
• When special speakers, such as dipole speakers are
used, the measurements may not be performed
correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed.
To confirm/save auto calibration
when GUI function is turned off
1Confirm the measurement result.
When the measurement ends, a beep
sounds and the measurement result appears
on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select the item,
then press .
The measurement results are saved.
Performing auto calibration
Measurement
result
Display Explanation
When the
measurement
process
completes
properly
COMPLETE
Proceed to step
2.
When the
measurement
process fails
ERROR
CODE 3x
See “Message
list after auto
calibration
measurement”
(page 48).
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 48).
PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each
speaker (in phase/out of
phase). See “When you select
“PHASE INFO””.
DIST.INFO Displays the measurement
result for speaker distance.
LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement
result for speaker level.
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Other Operations
3Press V/v repeatedly to select the
parameter, 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. Save the measurement results first, then try to
change the settings if you want.
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 “To
confirm/save auto calibration when GUI
function is turned off.”
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.
For details on each sound field type, see
“Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field”
(page 59).
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,
MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly.
The selected sound field type appears on the
display.
You can also use the 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,
MOVIE, or MUSIC buttons on the receiver.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT.
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT on the
receiver.
For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner
Operations” (page 79).
EXIT Exits the setting process
without saving the
measurement results.
AUTO EQ type Explanation
FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of
frequency from each speaker
flat.
ENGINEER Sets the frequency
characteristics to a set that
matches that of the Sony
listening room standard.
FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of
all the speakers to match the
characteristics of the front
speaker.
OFF Set the auto calibration type
to off.
Display Explanation
IN The speaker is in phase.
Item Explanation
OUT 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” 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.
Selecting a sound field type
Listening to the sound without
any adjustment (ANALOG
DIRECT)
Listening to the FM/AM radio
Display Explanation
continued
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Tuning radio stations
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high
frequencies, press TUNING – to scan from
high to low frequencies. The receiver stops
scanning whenever a station is received.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn
TUNING to select stations.
Selecting a frequency directly
(Direct Tuning)
1After selecting the FM or AM band,
press D.TUNING.
2Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequencies, then press to enter.
1Tune in the station that you
want to preset.
For details on the operation, refer to
“Tuning radio stations.”
2Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears on the display for a
few seconds. Perform steps 3 and 4 before
the display changes.
3Press PRESET + or PRESET –
to select a preset number.
30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are
available. If “MEMORY” disappears
before you select the preset number, start
again from step 2.
4Press ENTER.
The station is stored as the selected preset
number. If “MEMORY” disappears
before you select the preset number, start
again from step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset
another station.
Selecting a preset station
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
2Press PRESET+ or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the preset station
you want.
You can also press the numeric buttons to
select the preset station you want. Then,
press ENTER to enter the selection.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET,”
then use TUNING to select the preset
stations you want.
For details on XM/SIRIUS Radio service,
refer to “Listening to satellite radio” (page 82)
in “Tuner Operations.”
Checking the Satellite Tuner ID
1Press SHIFT, then press XM to select
“XM RADIO,” or press SIRIUS to select
“SIRIUS.”
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select
channel 0.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver to select “AUTO,” then turn
TUNING to select channel 0.
3Check the XM ID or SIRIUS ID on the
display and write it in the space
provided here.
XM ID:_____________________
SIRIUS ID:_______________________
Presetting radio stations
Listening to satellite tuner
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Other Operations
Selecting channels from a
category (CATEGORY TUNING)
1Press SHIFT, then press XM to select
“XM RADIO,” or press SIRIUS to select
“SIRIUS.”
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly
to select “ONE CATEGORY.”
• All Categories: You can select a channel
from all the categories. The initial setting
is “All Categories.”
• One Category: You can select a channel
from one category. “CAT” is displayed on
the display when you set to “ONE
CATEGORY” mode.
3Press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY –
to select the category you want.
The category is selected and the channel
with the lowest number in the specified
category is selected.
4Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select
the channel.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver to select “AUTO,” then turn
TUNING to select the channel.
Selecting a channel number
directly (Direct tuning)
1After selecting satellite tuner, press
D.TUNING.
2Press the numeric buttons to enter the
channel number, then press to
enter.
Displaying the satellite tuner
information
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 t Song title t
Composer name (SIRIUS only) t Sound
field type
1Select a channel you want to
preset.
For details on this operation, refer to
“Selecting channels from a category
(CATEGORY TUNING).”
2Press MEMORY.
3Press PRESET + or PRESET –
to select a preset number.
You can also select the number by
pressing the numeric buttons. Preset
numbers from 1 to 30 are available.
Channel 1 is preset for the preset numbers
when you purchase the receiver.
4Press ENTER.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset
another station.
Selecting a preset channel
1Press SHIFT, then press XM to select
“XM RADIO,” or press SIRIUS to select
“SIRIUS.”
2Press PRESET+ or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the preset station
you want.
You can also press the numeric buttons to
select the preset station you want. Then,
press ENTER to enter the selection.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”
then use TUNING to select the preset
stations you want.
Presetting satellite tuner
channels
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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” (page 116).
Using the Remote
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Using the Remote
* LD player only.
** DSS only.
*** Deck B only.
Table of buttons used to control each component
Component
Button
TV VCR DVD
player,
DVD/
VHS
combo
Blu-ray
Disc
Player
PSX Video
CD
player,
LD
player
Digital
CATV
terminal
(UC)
Digital
satellite/
terrestrial
receiver
(EURO)
DSS,
BST
Tape deck
A/B
DAT
deck
CD
player,
MD
deck
Tuner Receiver DIGITAL
MEDIA
PORT
device
AV
?
/
1
,
?
/
1
(after pressing TV)
zz z z z z z z z z z
Numeric buttons
zzz zzz z zzzzzzz
MEMORY/ENTER
zz z z z z
*zzzzzzz
CLEAR/D.TUNING/
>10/-/--
zz z z z z z z z z z z
DISPLAY
zzz zzz z z zz z
OPTIONS/TOOLS
zz z zz
RETURN/EXIT
zz z z z z z z z
** zz z
V
/
v
/
B
/
b
zz z z z z z z z z z
zz z z z z z z z z z
MENU
zz z z z z z z z z z
.
/
>
zz zzz z z
*** zz z z
CATEGORY +/–,
B
·/·
b
zz z zzz
m
/TUNING –,
M
/TUNING +
zz zzz z z zzz z z
X
,
x
zz zzz z z zz z z
H
zz zzz z z zzz z z
DISC SKIP
zz zz z
MUTING,
MASTER VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/–
zzz zzz z zzzzzzz
PRESET +/–,
TV CH +/–
zz z z z
*zzz z
DVD TOP MENU/
NIGHT MODE, DVD
MENU/INPUT MODE
zzz z
F1/TV INPUT
zzz z
** z
F2/RESOLUTION/
WIDE
zzz z
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Programming the remote
You can customize the remote to match the
components connected to your receiver. You
can even program the remote to control non-
Sony components and also Sony components
that the remote is normally unable to control.
The procedure below uses as an example a
case in which a VCR made by a company other
than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 2 IN
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.
Be sure to turn on the receiver and
point the remote towards the
receiver when performing the
following procedure.
1Press RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes.
Tip
When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire,
such as a paper clip.
2While 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
VCR connected to VIDEO 2 IN jack,
press VIDEO 2.
RM SET UP and the input button light up.
If you press the button for a component of
which you cannot program the remote,
such as DMPORT, XM or SIRIUS, etc.,
the RM SET UP button keeps flashing.
3Press 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.
RM SET UP and the input button light up.
Note
For a TV remote code value, only numbers in
the 500’s are valid.
4Press ENTER.
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.
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
1
2
3
4
117GB
Using the Remote
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 CD player
To control a DAT deck
To control an MD deck
To control a tape deck
To control an LD player
To control a video CD player
To control a VCR
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
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
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 756
ZENITH 754
Maker Code(s)
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To control a DVD player
To control a DVD recorder
To control a TV
To control a satellite tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402
BROKSONIC 424
DENON 405
HITACHI 416
JVC 415, 423
MITSUBISHI 419
ORITRON 417
PANASONIC 406, 408, 425
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409, 410
RCA 414
SAMSUNG 416, 422
TOSHIBA 404, 421
ZENITH 418, 420
Maker Code(s)
SONY 403, 411
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501
AIWA 501, 536, 539
AKAI 503
AOC 503
CENTURION 566
CORONADO 517
CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567
DAYTRON 517, 566
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
FISHER 508, 545
FUNAI 548
FUJITSU 528
GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
544, 556, 568
GRUNDIG 511, 533, 534
HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515, 517,
519, 544, 557, 571
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566
JVC 516, 552
KMC 517
MAGNVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 544,
566
MARANTZ 527
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 544, 566,
568
NEC 503, 517, 520, 540, 544,
554, 566
NORDMENDE 530, 558
NOKIA 521, 522, 573, 575
PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 559, 572
PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570, 571
PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, 551,
555
PORTLAND 503
QUASAR 509, 535
RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565, 567
RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 532,
534, 544, 556, 557, 562,
563, 566, 569
SAMPO 566
SABA 530, 537, 547, 549, 558
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 560, 567
SCOTT 503, 566
SEARS 503, 508, 510, 517, 518,
551
SHARP 517, 535, 550, 561, 565
SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566
THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549
TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, 551
TELEFUNKEN 530, 537, 538, 547, 549,
558
TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567
WARDS 503, 517, 566
YORK 566
ZENITH 542, 543, 567
GE 503, 509, 510, 544
LOEWE 515, 534, 556
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824,
825, 865
AMSTRAD 845, 846
BskyB 862
GENERAL
ELECTRIC(GE)
866
GRUNDING 859, 860
HUMAX 846, 847
THOMSON 857, 861, 864, 876
PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862,
863, 864
PANASONIC 818, 855
PHILIPS 856, 857, 858, 859, 860,
864, 874
Maker Code(s)
119GB
Using the Remote
To control a cable box
To control a tuner
To control a Blu-ray Disc Player
To control a PSX
Clearing all the contents
of the remote’s memory
1Press and hold MASTER VOL –
first, then press ?/1, then press
AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP button flashes three
times.
2Release MASTER VOL –.
All the contents of the remote’s memory
(i.e., all the programmed data) are
cleared.
NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864
RCA/PROSCAN 866, 871
BITA/HITACHI 868
HUGHES 867
JVC/Echostar/Dish
Network
873
MITSUBISHI 872
SAMSUNG 875
TOSHIBA 869, 870
Maker Code(s)
SONY 821, 822, 823
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840
JERROLD/G.I./
MOTOROLA
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814, 819
JERROLD 830, 831
OAK 841, 842, 843
PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834,
835
PHILIPS 830, 831
PIONEER 828, 829
RCA 805
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817, 844
TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831
ZENITH 826, 827
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 005
Maker Code(s)
SONY 310, 311, 312
Maker Code(s)
SONY 313, 314, 315
Maker Code(s)
AV ?/1
?/1
MASTER
VOL –
120GB
Glossary
xCinema 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 multi-
surround environment with actual speakers up
to 7.1 channels, 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.
xComponent video
A format for transmitting video signal
information consisting of three separate
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted
more faithfully. The three jacks are color-
coded green, blue, and red.
xComposite video
A standard format for transmitting video
signal information. The luminance signal Y
and chrominance signal C are combined and
transmitted together.
xCrossover frequency
The frequency at which two speaker’s
frequencies intersect.
xDeepColor
Video signals for which the color depth of
signals passing through an HDMI jack have
been raised.
The number of colors that could be expressed
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with
the current HDMI jack. However, the number
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel
will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver
corresponds to DeepColor.
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can
be expressed more finely with more bits,
continuous color changes can be more
smoothly expressed.
xDigital 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.
xDigital Concert Hall
“Digital Concert Hall” delivers richer sound
for 2ch stereo sources such as CDs, etc. With
the use of 5.1ch or 7.1ch speakers and virtual
speaker technology, stereoscopic
reverberation and reflected sound are
reproduced, and music software can be
enjoyed with richer sound and presence. The
sound field in a concert hall is recreated by a
geometrical analysis of the concert hall and
precise modeling of reflected and reverberant
sounds based on actual measured data. Tonal
qualities such as sound strength and frequency
response are taken into account and calculated
on the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to bring
reverberation in. Sound is enjoyed with natural
and comfortable resonance, as if listening to
music in a concert hall.
Additional Information
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Additional Information
xDolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
consists of front (left/right), center, surround
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
also known as 5.1 channels surround.
xDolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and
efficiency to deliver more channels of
compelling surround sound for high-definition
video media. Its superior coding efficiencies
enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality
multichannel audio without negatively
impacting bit budgets allocated for video
performance or additional feature sets.
xDolby 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 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic
sound field.
xDolby Pro Logic II
This technology converts 2 channels 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.
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
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).
xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro
Logic)
Audio processing technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono
surround information is matrixed into two
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is
decoded and output in 4 channels surround
sound. This is the most common audio
processing method for DVD-video.
xDolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio
technology developed for high-definition
optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for-
bit identical to the original studio masters and
provides supreme-quality audio up to 8ch at
96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz/24 bit.
Together with high-definition video, it offers
an unprecedented home theater experience.
xDTS 96/24
A high sound quality digital signal format. It
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit
rate of 96 kHz/24 bit which is the highest
possible for DVD-video. The number of
playback channels varies depending on the
software.
xDTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
delivering a higher quality sound
reproduction.
xDTS-ES
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.
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xDTS-HD
Audio format which extends the conventional
DTS Digital Surround format.
This format consists of a core and an
extension, and the core part has DTS Digital
Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of
DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio has a maximum
transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy
compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a
maximum of 7.1 ch. DTS-HD Master Audio
has a the maximum transmission rate of
24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless
compression(Lossless), and DTS-HD Master
Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling
frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of 7.1
ch.
xDTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2 channels stereo
recorded audio for 7 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.
xHDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) is an interface that supports both
video and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Contents Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding
technology for digital video signals.
xHigh Bitrate Audio
It refers to the audio formats of the
compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio,
Dolby TrueHD, etc.) which is a high bitrate
format recorded mainly on Blu-ray Disc etc.
xInterlace
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 even-
numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces.
“i” of “480i” stands for “Interlace.”
xL.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.
xNeural THX
Neural-THX® Surround is taking surround
sound to the next level. This revolutionary new
technology delivers the rich envelopment and
discrete image detail of surround sound in a
format that is fully compatible with stereo.
Neural-THX Surround has been chosen as the
official surround sound broadcast format for
XM Satellite Radio’s “XM HD Surround,” as
well as other leading FM/HD radio stations
worldwide.
xPCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method of converting analog audio to digital
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
xProgressive
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.
“p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive.”
xx.v.Color
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international
standard for color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
123GB
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (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.
• 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.
• 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 have any questions or problems
concerning your receiver, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
124GB
Troubleshooting
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. Try to set it at about –40
dB.
• Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
is not set to OFF (page 42).
• 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 70).
• 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.
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 not connected, sound is output
only from the front left/right speakers.
There is no sound from analog 2
channel sources.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 97).
There is no sound from digital sources
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“Analog” (page 96).
• Check that the “2ch Analog Direct” is not
being used.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 97).
125GB
Additional Information
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 AMP MENU to turn off the display.
• You can listen to the Super Audio CD on
HDMI only by linear PCM signal
transmission.
• Depending on the playback component,
component may need to be set up. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with
the each component.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable)
when you view images or listen to sound
during a DeepColor transmission.
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
Auto Calibration 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 meters (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 low-
level sound is heard from the center/
surround/surround back speakers.
• Select a “Cinema Studio EX” mode
(page 64).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 71).
• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s)
is (are) set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 72).
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 69).
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 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.
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.
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Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly (page 20).
• Select the source component using INPUT
SELECTOR (page 50).
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 to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 97).
There is no sound from the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
and/or component is not connected
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component.
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component device to make
sure it supports this receiver.
Video
There is no picture or an unclear
picture appears on the TV screen or
monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver
(page 50).
• 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 32).
The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT is corrupted.
• Video input signals other than 480p
component are not received when signals
are output from 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 “Resolution” to
“DIRECT.”
Images of the source with HDMI
connection is not output to the TV.
• 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.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable)
when you view images or listen to sound
during a DeepColor transmission.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly (page 25).
• Select the source component using INPUT
SELECTOR (page 50).
The GUI does not appear on the TV
screen.
• Press SHIFT, then press MENU to show
“GUI MODE” on the display.
• Check the TV is connected correctly.
Tuner
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
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Additional Information
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
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.
• Keep the satellite radio antenna, away
from the speaker cords and the power cord
to avoid picking up noise.
• 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 81).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency
appears on the display.
The system cannot receive satellite
channels at all.
• The receiving condition is not good. Move
the antenna to the place where the
condition is good.
• Check that you subscribed to the desired
satellite radio service (see page 82).
Remote control
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure 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 37).
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.
• When you operate a programmed non-
Sony component, the remote may not
function properly depending on the model
and the maker of the component.
Error messages
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 output to 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 connection of speakers and turn
on the power again.
For other messages, refer to “Message list after
auto calibration measurement” (page 48),
“XM Radio message list” (page 89), “SIRIUS
Satellite Radio message list” (page 89) and
“DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list”
(page 94).
Receiver
To ground
Ground (earth)
wire (not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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Reference sections for clearing
the memory Specifications
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 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%):
100 W + 100 W
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,
THD 0.15%):
85 W + 85 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2):
110 W + 110 W
CENTER2): 110 W
SURROUND2):
110 W + 110 W
SURROUND BACK2):
110 W + 110 W
Reference Power Output
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2):
100 W + 100 W
CENTER2): 100 W
SURROUND2):
100 W + 100 W
SURROUND BACK2):
100 W + 100 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
To clea r Se e
All memorized settings page 36
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Additional Information
Frequency response
Inputs (Analog)
Inputs (Digital)
Outputs
EQUALIZER
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
AM tuner section
Tuning range
With 10-kHz tuning scale
530 – 1,710 kHz3)
With 9-kHz tuning scale
531 – 1,710 kHz3)
Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)
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: 1 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
HDMI Video
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz
1440 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080i@59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080p@59.94/60 Hz
720 × 576p@50 Hz
1440 × 576p@50 Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
± 0.5 dB
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, DVD/BD,
TV, SAT/CATV,
VIDEO 1/2/3
10 Hz – 100 kHz
± 3 dB
PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N: 90dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, DVD/BD,
TV, SAT/CATV,
VIDEO 1/2/3
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
DVD/BD,VIDEO 2,
SA-CD/CD (Coaxial)
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3,
SAT/CATV, TV, MD/
TAPE (Optical)
S/N: 96 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
MD/TAPE (REC OUT),
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)
Voltage:150 mV
Impedance: 1 kohm
FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R,
SURROUND BACK L/R,
SUB WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kohm
Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
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General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA
Power consumption 350 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.7 W (when “HDMI
Control” is set to “OFF”)
Dimensions 430 × 175 × 430 mm
(width/height/depth)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 14.5 kg
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (this manual)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
HDMI CONTROL Guide (1)
GUI Menu List (1)
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
Remote commander RM-AAP018 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
• Standby power consumption
0.7 W.
• Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in the printed
wiring boards.
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Additional Information
Index
Symbols
U SIGNAL GND terminal 24
Numerics
2 channel 59
2ch Analog Direct 60, 111
2ch Stereo Mode 59
4Ω 41
5.1 channel 14
7.1 channel 14
8Ω 41
A
A.F.D. (mode) 62
A/V Sync 56, 109
AC power cord 36
AM 79, 99, 111
Audio (Settings) 56, 109
Auto Calibration 43, 106, 110
Auto Tuning 79, 112
B
Bass 7, 77, 108
BI-AMP 76, 107
Bi-amplifier connection 104
Blu-ray Disc Player 27, 29, 53
C
Calibration Type Select 46, 106
Category Mode 84, 113
CD player 21, 24, 52
Center Width Control 66, 108
Changing the display 99
Cinema Studio EX (mode) 64
Clear
EQ 78, 108
memory 36
remote 119
Command mode 37
Connections
antennas 35
audio components 20
monitor 18
speakers 16
video components 25
Crossover Freq 76, 107
Custom Settings 66
D
D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
76, 106
DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 43
DCS 64
Decode Priority 56, 109
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 7, 9, 21, 91
Dimension Control 67, 108
Direct Tuning 80, 85, 112, 113
Display 100
Distance 72
Distance Unit 76, 107
Dolby Digital EX 60, 68
DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music) 62
DTS-ES Discrete 69
Dual Mono 56, 109
DVD player 27, 29, 53
DVD recorder 31
E
Effect Level 66, 108
Enhanced Setup 49
EQ (Settings) 77, 108
EQ Curve 49
EQ Preset Change 108
Equalizer 77
F
FM 79, 99, 111
FM Mode 79, 108
Front Reverb 67, 108
G
Gain Adjusting (Bass/Treble) 77
GUI (Graphical User Interface) 18, 38
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H
HDMI (Settings) 57, 109
HDMI Audio 57, 109
HDMI button 7
HDMI Control 57
HDMI jacks 9, 26
HDMI SW Level 58, 109
Headphone (Settings) 65
I
Input 50
Input Assign 97
INPUT MODE 96
INPUT SELECTOR 52, 53, 54, 55
iPod 92, 93
L
L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) 101
LARGE 72
Level 71, 77
List Mode 94
Lock Code 88, 108
M
Manual Setup 71
MASTER VOLUME 8, 52, 53, 54, 55
Messages
Auto Calibration 48
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 94
error 127
SIRIUS 89
XM 89
Movie 64
Multi Ch SW Level 76, 106
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 53
Music 64
Muting 51
N
Name Input 95
Network Client 93
Neural-THX 62
NIGHT MODE 70
P
Panorama Mode 67, 108
Parental Lock 87, 108
Phase Audio 75, 106
Phase Noise 75, 106
PHONES 7
PLII (Game, Movie, Music) 62
PLIIx (Game, Movie, Music) 62
Position (Auto Calibration) 49, 106
Position (Surround Speakers) 72
Preset channels 86, 113
Preset Mode 86
Preset stations 81, 112
PROTECTOR 127
Q
Quick Setup 45
R
Radio ID 83, 108, 112
Recording 103, 104
Remote 11–13, 37, 114–119
Resetting 36
Resolution 57, 91, 109
S
Satellite radio 82
SB Dec Mode 69, 108
SB Decoding 68, 108
Screen Depth 67, 108
Screen Saver 58
SIRIUS Satellite Radio 82
Size 72
Sleep timer 103
SMALL 72
Sound Field Select 59, 111
Sound Field Setup 59
Speaker (Settings) 41, 76, 107
Speaker Impedance 41, 107
Speaker Pattern 73, 107
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 7, 42
Super Audio CD player 21, 24, 52
Sur Back Assign 76
Sur Settings 108
Surround 59
System (Settings) 58, 109
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T
Test Tone 74, 75, 106
TONE 7
TONE MODE 7, 36
Treble 7, 77, 108
Tuner 79
Tuner (Settings) 108
Tuning 79, 80, 81
U
Up converting 32
V
VCR 55
Video (Settings) 57, 109
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 31, 54
Video game 54
Virtual Speakers 67, 108
X
XM Radio 82
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