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©2007 Sony Corporation

2-898-639-11(1)

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-DG810

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,

etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the

apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

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

Install this system so that the power cord can be

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the

event of trouble.

Don’t throw away batteries with

general house waste; dispose of

them 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

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

STR-DG810. Check your model number by

looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

In this manual, models of area code U is used for

illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any

difference in operation is clearly indicated in the

text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the supplied remote. You can also use

the controls on the receiver if they have the same

or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS-ES Neo:6” are registered

trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark

of DTS, Inc.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio

Inc.

This product is manufactured under license from

Neural Audio Corporation.

Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-

exclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to

use this product under the US and foreign patents

pending and other related technology owned by

Neural Audio Corporation.

“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural

Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio

Corporation.

Note for the supplied remote

(RM-AAP016)

The AUX button on the remote is not available

for receiver operation.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower left portion of the rear panel

(see the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area

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

“Models of area code AA only”.

AC OUTLET

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

Area code

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

1: Installing speakers ...................................15

2: Connecting speakers................................16

3a: Connecting the audio components.........17

3b: Connecting the video components ........18

4: Connecting the antennas..........................26

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....27

6: Selecting the speaker system...................28

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................29

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................34

Playback

Selecting a component.................................35

Listening/Watching a component ................37

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................39

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............43

Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu).............44

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................44

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........46

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........46

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........47

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...48

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 52

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 54

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO) ..................................... 57

Listening to the sound without any

adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT).......... 57

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 58

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 58

Presetting radio stations .............................. 60

Listening to the XM Radio ......................... 63

Presetting XM Radio stations ..................... 68

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 71

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) ............................................ 72

Listening to digital sound from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN) ............................. 75

Naming inputs............................................. 76

Changing the display .................................. 77

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 77

Recording using the receiver....................... 78

Using the Remote

Programming the remote ............................ 79

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 84

Precautions.................................................. 86

Troubleshooting .......................................... 87

Specifications.............................................. 91

Index ........................................................... 93

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Front panel

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

13 4

6

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Name Function

A?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 27, 37, 38,

58, 91).

BSPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press to select OFF, A, B,

A+B of the front speakers

(page 28).

CTONE MODE Adjusts the tonal quality

(bass/treble level) of the

front speakers.

Press TONE MODE

repeatedly to select

“BASS LVL” or “TRE

LVL”, then turn TONE

+/– to adjust the level

(page 40).

TONE +/–

DTUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner

(FM/AM/XM) (page 58,

63).

TUNING +/–

MEMORY/ENTER

Name Function

EDisplay The current status of the

selected component or a

list of selectable items

appears here (page 7).

FRemote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

GDISPLAY Press to select information

displayed on the display

(page 67, 77).

HINPUT MODE Press to select the input

mode when the same

components are connected

to both digital and analog

jacks (page 71).

IMASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time (page 34, 36, 37,

38).

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Name Function

JDIRECT Press to listen to high

quality analog sound (page

57).

KAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function

(page 30).

LINPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input

source to playback (page

35, 37, 38, 57, 59, 64, 71,

74, 76, 78).

MMOVIE Press to select a sound field

(page 52, 54, 57).

MUSIC

A.F.D.

2CH

NCATEGORY +/– Used when listening to XM

Radio (page 66).

CATEGORY

MODE

OVIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV

IN jacks

Connect to a camcorder or

video game (page 25, 36).

PPHONES jack Connects to headphones

(page 87).

QAUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied

optimizer microphone for

the Auto Calibration

function (page 29).

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Getting Started

About the indicators on the display

SW

LFE

SP A

SP B

LC

SL S

;

D EX

;

PL IIx

;

PL OPT DTS

-ES CAT96/24 MEMORY ST

MONOD.RANGECOAXHDMI NEO:6

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SR

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Name Function

ASW Lights up when sub woofer is

set to “YES” (page 42) and the

audio signal is output from the

SUB WOOFER jack.

BLFE Lights up when the disc being

played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect)

channel and the LFE channel

signal is actually being

reproduced.

CSP A/SP B Lights up according to the

speaker system used. However,

these indicators do not light up

if the speaker output is turned

off or if headphones are

connected.

D; D/

; D EX

“; D” lights up when Dolby

Digital signals are input. “; D

EX” lights up when Dolby

Digital Surround EX signals are

decoded.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you

have made digital connections

and that INPUT MODE is not

set to “ANALOG” (page 71).

Name Function

E; PL/

; PL II/

; PL IIx

“; PL” lights up when the

receiver applies Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals

in order to output the center and

surround channel signals.

“; PL II” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music/

Game decoder is activated.

“; PL IIx” lights up when the

Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/

Game decoder is activated.

However, these indicators do

not light up if both the center

and surround speakers are set to

“NO” (page 42) and you select a

sound field using the A.F.D.

button.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding

does not function for DTS

format signals or for signals

with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz.

FOPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

is set to “AUTO IN” and the

source signal is a digital signal

being input through the

OPTICAL jack, or when

INPUT MODE is set to “OPT

IN” (page 71).

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Name Function

GDTS/

DTS-ES/

DTS 96/24

“DTS” lights up when DTS

signals are input. “DTS-ES”

lights up when DTS-ES signals

are input.

“DTS 96/24” lights up when the

receiver is decoding DTS 96

kHz/24 bit signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format

disc, be sure that you have made

digital connections and that

INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 71).

HCAT Lights up when you select

category mode to “ONE CAT”.

For details on presetting XM

Radio station, see page 68.

IMEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Preset

Memory (page 61), etc., is

activated.

JTuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 58), etc.

KPreset

station

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

you have preset. For details on

presetting radio stations, see

page 60.

LD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated

(page 40).

MNEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoder is

activated (page 53).

NCOAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

is set to “AUTO IN” and the

source signal is a digital signal

being input through the

COAXIAL jack, or when

INPUT MODE is set to “COAX

IN” (page 71).

OHDMI Lights up when the receiver

recognizes a component

connected via an HDMI IN jack

(page 19).

Name Function

PPlayback

channel

indicators

L

R

C

SL

SR

S

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 (the surround

back components obtained by

6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: When surround

speakers are set to “NO”

(page 42)

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SW

LC

SL

R

SR

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Getting Started

Rear panel

AC OUTLET

2 3

456

1

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

MONITOR OUT

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

AANTENNA section

FM

ANTENNA

jack

Connects to the FM

wire antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 26).

AM

ANTENNA

terminals

Connects to the AM

loop antenna

supplied with this

receiver (page 26).

XM jack Connects to the XM

Connect-and-Play

antenna (not

supplied with this

receiver) (page 63).

BDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL

IN jack

Connects to a

DVD player, etc.

The COAXIAL

jack provides a

better quality of

loud sound (page

22, 24).

COAXIAL

IN jack

HDMI IN/

OUT jack*

Connects to a

DVD player or a

satellite tuner, etc.

The image and the

sound are output to

TV or a projector

(page 19).

DMPORT Connects to a

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

(page 73).

CCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT/

OUTPUT

jack*

Connects to a

DVD player, TV

or a satellite tuner,

etc. You can enjoy

high quality image

(page 21 – 24).

Green

(Y)

Blue

(PB/CB)

Red

(PR/CR)

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* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor

(page 21).

You can use the supplied remote to operate the

receiver and to control the Sony audio/video

components that the remote is assigned to

operate. You can also program the remote to

control non-Sony audio/video components.

For details, see “Programming the remote”

(page 79).

RM-AAP016

DSPEAKER section

Connects to

speakers (page 16).

Connects to sub

woofer (page 16).

EVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects the video

and audio jacks of a

VCR or a DVD

player (page 21 –

25).

VIDEO IN/

OUT jack*

FAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects to a

Super Audio CD

player or CD

player, etc. (page

17).

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Remote commander

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TOP MENU MENU F1

TV INPUT WIDE

F2

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

TV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

RM SET UP

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Getting Started

Name Function

AAV ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the

audio/video components that

the remote is programmed to

operate.

To turn the TV on or off, press

TV (wl) and then press AV

?/1.

If you press ?/1 (B) at the

same time, it will turn off the

receiver and other

components (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1

switch changes automatically

each time you press the input

buttons (C).

B?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or

off.

To turn off all components,

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

the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Name Function

CInput buttons Press one of the buttons to

select the component you

want to use. When you press

any of the input buttons, the

receiver turns on. The buttons

are factory assigned to control

Sony components as follows.

You can program the remote

to control non-Sony

components by changing the

code. For details see

“Programming the remote”

(page 79).

DRECEIVER Press to activate the receiver

operation (page 39).

EMOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields

(MOVIE, MUSIC).

FD.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

GAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 1)

DVD DVD player

SAT Satellite tuner

TV TV

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

AUX Not assigned.

DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

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Name Function

HNumeric

buttons

(number 5a))

Press to

– preset/tune to preset stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, VCD player,

DVD player, LD player,

DAT deck, tape deck or MD

deck. Press 0/10 to select

track number 10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR, satellite tuner,

Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX,

DVD/VHS COMBO or

DVD/HDD COMBO.

Press TV (wl) and then 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 of the VCR, CD

player, VCD player, LD

player, MD deck, DAT deck,

tape deck, satellite tuner, Blu-

ray disc recorder, or PSX.

To enter the value of Sony TV,

press TV (wl) and then press

ENTER.

MEMORY Press to store a station during

tuner operation.

JDISPLAY Press to select information

displayed on the TV screen of

the VCR,VCD player, LD

player, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player, MD

deck, Blu-ray disc recorder,

PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO or

DVD/HDD COMBO.

To select information of Sony

TV, press TV (wl) and then

press DISPLAY.

KOPTIONS

TOOLS

Press to display and select

items from the option menus

for DVD player or DVD/VHS

COMBO.

To display the options of Sony

TV, press TV (wl) and then

press OPTIONS TOOLS.

Name Function

LMENU Press to display the menus of

the receiver, VCR, DVD

player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray

disc recorder, PSX, DVD/

VHS COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO on the TV screen.

Then, use V/v/B/b and to

perform menu operations.

To display the menus of Sony

TV, press TV (wl) and then

press MENU.

M./>b) Press to skip tracks of the

VCR, CD player, VCD

player, LD player, DVD

player, MD deck, DAT deck,

tape deck, Blu-ray disc

recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS

COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO.

m/Mb) Press to

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the

CD player, VCD player,

DVD player, LD player,

MD deck, Blu-ray disc

recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS

COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, DAT deck or tape

deck.

Ha)b) Press to start playback of the

VCR, CD player, VCD

player, LD player, DVD

player, MD deck, DAT deck,

tape deck, Blu-ray disc

recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS

COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO.

Xb) Press to pause playback or

recording of the VCR, CD

player, VCD player, LD

player, DVD player, MD

deck, DAT deck, tape deck,

Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX,

DVD/VHS COMBO or DVD/

HDD COMBO. (Also starts

recording with components in

recording standby.)

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Getting Started

Name Function

xb) Press to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, VCD

player, LD player, DVD

player, MD deck, DAT deck,

tape deck, Blu-ray disc

recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS

COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

NTV CH +a)/– Press TV (wl), and then press

TV CH +/– to select preset TV

channels.

PRESET +a)/– Press to select

– preset stations.

– preset channels of the VCR,

satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc

recorder, DVD player,

DVD/VHS COMBO or

DVD/HDD COMBO.

OF1, F2 Press F1 or F2 to select a

component

• DVD/HDD COMBO

F1: HDD mode

F2: DVD mode

• DVD/VHS COMBO

F1: DVD mode

F2: VHS mode

WIDE Press TV (wl), and then press

WIDE to select the wide

picture mode.

TV INPUT Press TV (wl) and then press

TV INPUT to select the input

signal (TV input or video

input).

PDVD TOP

MENU

Press to display the menu or

on-screen guide of the DVD

player on the TV screen.

Then, use V/v/B/b and to

perform menu operations.

DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

the DVD player on the TV

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

and to perform menu

operations.

QMUTING Press to mute the sound

(page 36).

To mute the sound of the TV,

press TV (wl) and then press

MUTING.

Name Function

RTV VOL +/– Press TV (wl) and then press

TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV

volume level.

MASTER

VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time.

SDISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

player, VCD player, DVD

player or MD deck (multi-disc

changer only).

TREPLAY /

ADVANCE

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the

current scene of the DVD

player, Blu-ray disc recorder,

DVD/VHS COMBO or DVD/

HDD COMBO.

CATEGORY

+/–

Press to select XM Radio

category you want.

URETURN/

EXIT O

Press to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of

the VCD player, DVD

player, LD player, Blu-ray

disc recorder, PSX, DVD/

VHS COMBO or satellite

tuner is displayed on the TV

screen.

To return to the previous menu

of Sony TV, press TV (wl),

and then press RETURN/

EXIT O.

V

V/v/B/b

After pressing RECEIVER

(D), press MENU (L) for

receiver operation, then press

V/v/B /b to select the settings.

After pressing DVD TOP

MENU (P) or DVD MENU

(P), press V/v/B/b to select

the settings, and then press

to enter the selection.

Press also to enter the

selection of the receiver,

VCR, satellite tuner, DVD

player, Blu-ray disc recorder,

PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or

DVD/HDD COMBO.

WGUIDE Press to display the EPG

(Electronic Program Guide) of

the TV, DVD player, satellite

tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder,

PSX or DVD/HDD COMBO.

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a)The number 5, PRESET +, TV CH +, and H

buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as

references when operating the receiver.

b)This button is also available for Sony DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on

the function of the button, see the operating

instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

Notes

• The AUX on the remote is not available for

receiver operation.

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the

component, the above operation may not be

possible or may operate differently than described.

Name Function

X-/-- Press to select the channel

entry mode, either one or two

digits of the VCR or satellite

tuner.

To select the channel entry

mode of the TV, press TV

(wl) and then press -/--.

>10 Press to select track numbers

over 10 of the VCR, VCD

player, LD player, CD player,

MD deck, tape deck, TV or

satellite tuner.

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

you press the incorrect

numeric button of the DVD

player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray

disc recorder, PSX, DVD/

VHS COMBO or DVD/HDD

COMBO.

YSLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

Timer function and the

duration which the receiver

turns off automatically.

ZCATEGORY

MODE

Press to select the category

mode for XM radio.

wj 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

mode.

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

wl TV Press to light up the button. It

changes the remote key

function to activate the

buttons with orange printing.

It also activate the OPTIONS

TOOLS (qa), MENU (L),

RETURN/EXIT O (U),

DISPLAY (J), (V) and

V/v/B/b (V) buttons to

perform menu operations for

Sony TVs only.

e; RM SET UP Press to set-up the remote.

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Getting Started

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel

system (6 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).

Example of a 5.1 channel

speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

GSub 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) (see

“Using the surround back decoding mode” on

page 45).

Example of a 6.1 channel

speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSurround back speaker

GSub woofer

Tips

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,

place the surround back speaker behind the

listening position.

• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel

system

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2: Connecting speakers

AFront speaker A (Left)

BFront speaker A (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSurround back speaker

GSub wooferb)

a)If you have an additional front speaker system,

connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B

terminal. You can select the front speakers you

want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

button. For details, see “6: Selecting the speaker

system” (page 28).

b)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.

AC OUTLET

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT B

L

L

R

R

L

R

CENTERFRONT A

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

AUDIO OUT

GA

EB

A

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa)

AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)

BSpeaker cords (not supplied)

D

B

B

C

F

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Getting Started

3a: Connecting the audio components

The following illustration shows how to

connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player

or CD recorder.

After connecting your Super Audio CD player,

CD player or CD recorder, proceed to “3b:

Connecting the video components” (page 18)

or “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 26).

Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD

player/CD recorder

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

TV

IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

L

R

OUT IN

R

L

Super Audio

CD player/

CD player/

CD recorder

A

AAudio cord (not supplied)

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3b: Connecting the video components

This section describes how to hook up your

components to this receiver. Before you begin,

refer to “Component to be connected” below

for the pages which describe how to connect

each component.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

26).

Component to be connected

The image quality depends on the connecting

jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.

Select the connection according to the jacks on

your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

or a projector to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR

OUT jack on the receiver.

• Be sur to turn on the receiver when the video and

audio of a playback component are being output to

a TV through the receiver. If the power supply of

the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is

transmitted.

How to hook up your

components

Component Page

With HDMI jack 19

TV monitor 21

DVD player/DVD recorder 22

Satellite tuner/Set-top box 24

VCR 25

Camcorder, video game, etc. 25

Video input/output jack to be

connected

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

TV, etc. INPUT

jack

Receiver HDMI

OUT, MONITOR

OUT jack

Receiver INPUT

jack

Video component

OUTPUT jack

High quality image

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI

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Getting Started

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

HDMI feature

A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be

output from the speakers connected to the receiver.

This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear

PCM.

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

XM

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

HDMI

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

AA

AHDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Satellite tuner

Audio/video

signals

DVD player

Audio/video

signals

Audio/video

signals

AA

TV, projector, etc.

Audio/video

signals

Blu-ray disc player

continued

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If you connect a Blu-ray disc

player

• Be sure to program the VIDEO 2 input

button on the remote so that you can use the

button to control your Blu-ray disc player.

For details, see “Programming the remote”

(page 79).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 2 input so

that it can be displayed on the receiver’s

display. For details, see “Naming inputs”

(page 76).

Notes on HDMI connections

• Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo

(made by Sony).

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and

HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any

other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can

only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.

The video input signals cannot be output

from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR

OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from

the TV speaker, set “HDMI AUDIO” to

“TV+AMP” in the Video Settings menu

(page 47). If you connect playback multi

channel software, set to “AMP”. However,

the sound will not output from the TV

speaker.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a

Super Audio CD are not output.

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when 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 the image is poor or

the sound does not come out of a component

connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency or the number of

channels of audio output signals from the

playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be

distorted or may be not output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• Set the resolution of the image of the

playback component to 720p or 1080i when

you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over

a HDMI connection.

• We do not recommend using 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.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each

component connected for details.

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Getting Started

The image from a visual component connected

to this receiver can be displayed on a TV

screen.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the

receiver.

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and

audio of a playback component are being output to

a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the

receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is

transmitted.

Tips

• You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers

connected to the receiver if you connect the audio

output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of this

receiver.

Connecting a TV

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

L

R

OUT IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

RR

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

TV

IN

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

L

TV monitor

BA

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BVideo cord (not supplied)

CComponent video cord (not supplied)

Audio signals Video signals

C

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The following illustration shows how to

connect a DVD player and DVD recorder.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Note

To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD

player, set the digital audio output setting on the

DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD player.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

frequencies.

Connecting a DVD player

Connecting a DVD player/DVD

recorder

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R

L

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

DVD player

AB

ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)

BAudio cord (not supplied)

CVideo cord (not supplied)

DComponent video cord (not supplied)

DC

Audio signals Video signals

23US

Getting Started

Connecting a DVD recorder

Notes

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO

1 input button on the remote so that you can use the

button to control your DVD recorder. For details,

see “Programming the remote” (page 79).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it

can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For

details, see “Naming inputs” (page 76).

• 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.

DMPORT

ANTENNA

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

L

R

L

R

MONITOR

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

L

R

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

PB/CB

BA

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BVideo cord (not supplied)

CComponent video cord (not supplied)

DOptical digital cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

Audio signals Video signals

CABD

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The following illustration shows how to

connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

frequencies.

Connecting a satellite tuner/

set-top box

DMPORT

ANTENNA

AM

XM

SAT IN DVD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

IN

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2/BD IN

HDMI

BA

Audio signals Video signals

C

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

D

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BOptical digital cord (not supplied)

CVideo cord (not supplied)

DComponent video cord (not supplied)

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Getting Started

The following illustration shows how to

connect a component which has analog jacks

such as a VCR, etc.

Connecting components with

analog video and audio jack

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

IN

AM

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

L

R

L

R

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

L

R

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

SUB

WOOFER

VCR

A

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks

(Front panel)

Camcorder/

video game C

Audio signals Video signals

B

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BVideo cord (not supplied)

CAudio/video cord (not supplied)

AB

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the receiver and other

components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

OPTICAL

SAT

IN

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

IN

HDMI

XM

SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

TV

L

R

OUT IN IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

L

R

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

FRONT B FRONT A

L

L

R

R

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

ANTENNA

AM

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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Getting Started

5: Preparing the receiver

and the remote

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

* The configuration, shape , number of AC outlets

and the information described on the label will

vary according to area.

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.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the

display alternately.

3Press MEMORY/ENTER.

After “CLEARING” appears on the

display for a while, “CLEARED”

appears.

The following items are reset to their

factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, EQ, SUR,

TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO, SYSTEM

and A. CAL menus.

• The sound field memorized for each

input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset

stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL

MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Connecting the AC power cord

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

AC OUTLET

AC power cord

To the wall outlet

AC OUTLET*

Performing initial setup

operations

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

1,2

3

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Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAP016 remote commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing

batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or

humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight

or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

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

extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons

may be reset to their factory settings. If this

happens, reassign the buttons again (page 79).

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last

for about 3 months. When the remote no longer

operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with

new ones.

6: Selecting the speaker

system

You can select the front speakers you want to

drive.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

repeatedly to select the front

speaker system you want to drive.

To turn off the speaker output, press

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until

the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the

display do not light up.

Inserting batteries into the

remote

To select Light up

The speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

SP A

The speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

SP B

The speakers connected to both the

SPEAKERS FRONT A and B

terminals (parallel connection)

SP A and

SP B

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

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Getting Started

7: Calibrating the

appropriate 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 listening

position automatically. Refer also to the

“Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the

receiver.

You can also adjust the speaker levels and

balance manually. For details, see

“8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 34).

Before you perform Auto Calibration, install

and connect the speakers (page 15, 16).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not

connect other microphones to this jack.

Doing so may damage the receiver and the

microphone.

• During calibration, the sound that comes out

of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to

the presence of children or to the effect on

your neighborhood.

• Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and

to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers,

the calibration cannot be performed

correctly. Remove any obstacles from the

measurement area to avoid measurement

error.

Notes

• The Auto Calibration function does not work in the

following cases.

– The ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.

– Headphones are connected.

• If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto

Calibration, it will turn off automatically.

1Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL

MIC jack on the front panel.

2Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your

listening position.You can also use a stool

or tripod so that the optimizer

microphone remains at the same height as

your ears.

Tip

When you face the speaker towards the optimizer

microphone, you will get a more accurate

measurement.

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Optimizer microphone

continued

30US

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 VOLUME knob to just

before the mid-point.

• If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover

frequency function, set the value to the

maximum.

• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto

standby function, set this function to off

(deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer

you are using, the setup distance value may be

further away from the actual position.

The Auto Calibration function allows you to

measure the following:

• Speakers connection

• Speakers polarity

• Distance of each speaker from your listening

position

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics*

*• DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as

48 kHz when you correct signals.

• The measurement result is not utilized when

input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

Press AUTO CAL.

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

A. CAL menu.

Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the

display changes as follows:

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

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

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds to complete.

Performing Auto Calibration

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

TV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

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AV ?/1

AUTO CAL

B

V

v

B

REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

MASTER

VOL +/–

MUTING

AUTO

CAL

?/1

switch

Input

buttons

31US

Getting Started

The table below shows the display when

measurement starts.

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the

surround speakers and the surround back speakers.

Set this value using “SUR POS.” parameters in the

SYSTEM menu (page 42).

Tips

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled

when you do the following during the

measurement process:

– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING on the

remote.

– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) or turn the

INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

– Connect the headphones.

• The measurement may not be performed correctly

or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when

special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.

1Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the measurement result

appears on the display.

2Press RECEIVER and then

press V/v repeatedly to select

the item. Then, press .

Measurement for Display

Speaker existance TONE

Speaker gain, distance,

frequency response

T.S.P.

Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER

Confirming/saving the

measurement results

Measurement

result

Display Explanation

When the

measurement

process

completes

properly

SAVE Proceed to step

2.

When the

measurement

process fails

ERROR

XXXX

See “When

error codes

appear” (page

32).

Item Explanation

RETRY Performs the Auto

Calibration again.

SAVE Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting

process.

WARN CHK Displays warning

concerning the

measurement results. See

“When you select “WARN

CHK”” (page 32).

PHASE Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/out of

phase). See “When you

select “PHASE”” (page 33).

DISTANCE Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

LEVEL Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

EXIT Exits the setting process

without saving the

measurement results.

continued

32US

3Save the measurement result.

Select “SAVE” in step 2.

The measurement results are saved and

you can select the calibration type in the

A. CAL menu.

For details on calibration type, see page

33.

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is

determined by the low frequency 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 SYSTEM menu (page 42). Save the

measurement results first, then try to change the

settings if you want.

When error codes appear

Try the remedies and perform the Auto

Calibration again.

•CODE 31

1Press RECEIVER, then press , then follow

the instructions from step 1 of “Performing Auto

Calibration”.

• CODE 32, 33

1Press RECEIVER, then press , “RETRY Y”

appears on the display.

2Press again.

3Follow the instructions from step 2 of

“Performing Auto Calibration”.

When you select “WARN CHK”

If a warning on the measurement result is

present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 2 of

“Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

Error code Cause and remedies

ERROR 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is

set to off. Set it to others and

perform the Auto Calibration

again.

ERROR 32 None of the speakers were

detected. Make sure that the

optimizer microphone is

connected properly and perform

the Auto Calibration again.

If the optimizer microphone is

connected properly but the error

code appears, the optimizer

microphone cable may be

damaged or improperly connected.

ERROR F 33 • None of the front speakers are

connected or only one front

speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not

connected.

ERROR SR 33 • Either the left or right surround

speakers is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are

connected even though surround

speakers are not connected.

Connect the surround speaker to

the SPEAKERS SURROUND

terminals.

Warning code Explanation

WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has

completed. However, the noise

level is high. You may be able to

perform the Auto Calibration

properly if you try it again, even

though the measurement cannot

be performed in all environments.

Try to perform the Auto

Calibration in a quiet

environment.

WARN 41 The sound input from the

optimizer microphone is out of

the acceptable range. It is louder

than the loudest sound that can be

measured. Try to perform the

Auto Calibration when the

environment is quiet enough to

allow proper measurement.

WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out

of the acceptable range. Try to

perform the Auto Calibration

when the environment is quiet

enough to allow proper

measurement.

WARN 43 The distance and position of a sub

woofer cannot be detected. This

may be caused by noise. Try to

perform the Auto Calibration in a

quiet environment.

NO WARN There is no warning information.

33US

Getting Started

When you select “PHASE”

You can check the phase of each speaker (in

phase/out of phase).

Press V/v repeatedly to select a

speaker, then press to return to

step 2 in “Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

*xxx represent a speaker channel

FL Front left

FR Front right

CCenter

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

SB Surround back

SW Sub woofer

Tip

Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the

measurement results for polarity may vary.

However, there will be no problems even if you

continue to use the receiver with that value.

You can use the A. CAL menu to make

settings for the Auto Calibration function to

suit your preference.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

xAUTO CAL (Auto Calibration on/

off)

• A.CAL NO

The Auto Calibration function is turned off.

• A.CAL YES

The Auto Calibration function start.

xCAL TYPE (Calibration type)*

• ENGINEER

Sets the frequency characteristics to a set

that matches that of the Sony listening room

standard.

•FLAT

Makes the measurement of frequency from

each speaker flat.

• FRT REF

Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers

to match the characteristics of the front

speaker.

xCAL LOAD (Preset measurement

loading)*

• LOAD YES

Select this when you want to load the saved

Auto Calibration result.

• LOAD NO

Select this when you do not want to load the

saved Auto Calibration result.

* You can select this parameter only when you have

performed the Auto Calibration and saved the

settings.

Display Explanation

xxx* IN The speaker is in phase.

xxx* 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,

“xxx* 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.

A. CAL menu parameters

34US

8: Adjusting the speaker

levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency

centered at 800 Hz.

1Press RECEIVER.

The RECEIVER indicator lights up and

receiver operation is activated.

2Press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press or b to enter the

menu.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

5Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker

in sequence as follows:

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround back t

Surround left t Sub woofer

7Adjust the speaker levels and

balance using the LEVEL menu

so that the level of the test tone

sounds the same from each

speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)” (page 43).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same

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

use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display

during adjustment.

8Repeat steps 1 to 6 to select

“T. TONE N”.

You can also press any input buttons.

The test tone turns off.

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

TV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

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AV ?/1

AUTO CAL

B

V

v

B

REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

3-6

1

MASTER

VOL +/–

2

35US

Playback

When a test tone is not output

from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected

securely.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit

problem.

Note

The test tone does not work when ANALOG

DIRECT is selected.

Selecting a component

1Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

Playback

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

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B

V

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REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

1

3

MUTING

continued

36US

The selected input appears on the display.

* “VIDEO 2/BD”, “VIDEO 3/PORTABLE

AV” and “SA-CD/CD/CD-R” scroll across

the display, then “VIDEO 2”, “VIDEO 3”

and “SA-CD/CD” appear respectively.

2Turn on the component and

start playback.

3Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

The muting function will be canceled when

you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level.

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

VIDEO 1

[VIDEO 1]

VCR, etc., connected to

the VIDEO 1 jack

VIDEO 2

[VIDEO 2/BD]*

Blu-ray disc player, etc.,

connected to the VIDEO

2/BD jack

VIDEO 3

[VIDEO 3/

PORTABLE

AV]*

Camcorder, video game,

etc., connected to the

VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jack

DVD

[DVD]

DVD player, etc.,

connected to DVD jack

SAT

[SAT]

Satellite tuner, set-top

box, etc., connected to

SAT jack

TV

[TV]

TV, etc., connected to

TV jack

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD/

CD-R]*

Super Audio CD player,

CD player, etc.,

connected to the SA-CD/

CD/CD-R jack

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

Built-in radio tuner.

TUNER

[XM RADIO]

For details, see page 63.

DMPORT

[DMPORT]

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter connected

to DMPORT jack

37US

Playback

Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

TV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

RM SET UP

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AUTO C AL

B

V

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B

REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

5

5

3

2

3

Notes

• The operation is described for a

Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

Super Audio CD player or CD

player.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to

suit the music. Refer to page 54

for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Classical: HALL

Jazz: JAZZ

Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that

was recorded in the 2 channel

format from all speakers (multi

channel). Refer to page 52 for

details.

1Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to

select “SA-CD/CD/CD-R”.

4Playback the disc.

5Adjust to a suitable volume.

6After you have finished listening to the

Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn

off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/

CD player.

38US

Watching a DVD

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

TV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

RM SET UP

?/1

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B

V

v

B

REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

2

3

7

7

3

Notes

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you

cannot listen to multi channel

sound.

– Be sure the audio source

corresponds to the multi

channel format.

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player

via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is

set up properly.

Tips

• Select the sound format of the

disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to

suit the movie/music. Refer to

page 54 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C. ST. EX

Music: CONCERT

1Turn on the TV and DVD player.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press DVD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to

select “DVD”.

4Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

5Set up the DVD player.

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

6Playback the disc.

7Adjust to a suitable volume.

8After you have finished watching the DVD,

eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV

and DVD player.

39US

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through

menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make

various adjustments to customize the receiver.

1Press RECEIVER.

The RECEIVER indicator lights up and

receiver operation is activated.

2Press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

4Press or b to enter the

menu.

5Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to

adjust.

6Press or b to enter the

parameter.

7Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous

display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

However, if the RECEIVER button is light off,

press RECEIVER and then press MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed

on the display. This means that they are either

unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Amplifier Operations

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

SAT TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

SA-CD/CD

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

MEMORY

.>

MENU

CLEAR

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0/10

1

AUTO CAL

B

V

v

B

REPLAY ADVANCE

– CATEGORY +

3-7

1

2

40US

The following options are available in each

menu. For details on navigating through

menus, see page 39.

Overview of the menus

Menu

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial

setting

LEVEL (43)

[1-LEVEL]

Test tonea)

[T. TONE]

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

Front speaker balancea)

[FRT BAL]

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

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +10

BALANCE

Center speaker level

[CNT LVL]

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

(1 dB step)

CNT 0 dB

Surround left speaker level

[SL LVL]

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L 0 dB

Surround right speaker level

[SR LVL]

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R 0 dB

Surround back speaker level

[SB LVL]

SB –10 dB to SB +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SB 0 dB

Sub woofer level

[SW LVL]

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SW 0 dB

Dynamic range compressora)

[D. RANGE]

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. MAX

COMP. OFF

EQ (44)

[2-EQ]

Equalizer on/off a)

[EQ]

EQ ON, EQ OFF EQ OFF

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

BASS 0 dB

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

TRE 0 dB

SURROUND (44)

[3-SUR]

Sound field selectiona)

[S.F. SELCT]

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

PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX

MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6

CIN, NEO6 MUS, NEURAL, MULTI

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

C, PORTABLE, HALL, JAZZ,

CONCERT

A.F.D. AUTO

for:

VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2/BD,

VIDEO 3/

PORTABLE AV,

DVD, SAT;

2CH ST. for:

TV, SA-CD/CD/

CD-R,

FM or AM band,

XM RADIO,

DMPORT

Surround back decoding

modea) [SB DEC]

SB OFF, SB AUTO, SB ON SB AUTO

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

EFCT. MAX

EFCT. STD

41US

Amplifier Operations

Menu

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial

setting

TUNER (46)

[4-TUNER]

FM station receiving modea)

[FM MODE]

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

Naming preset stationsa)

[NAME IN]

AUDIO (46)

[5-AUDIO]

Digital audio input decoding

prioritya) [DEC. PRI.]

DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO for:

VIDEO 1, 2, 3,

DVD, SAT, TV;

DEC. PCM for:

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

Digital broadcast language

selectiona) [DUAL]

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M+S

DUAL M

Synchronizes audio with

video outputa)

[A.V. SYNC.]

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

Digital Assign

[D. ASSIGN]

VD1– VD1, VD1– VD2, VD1– VD3,

VD1– DVD, VD1– TV, VD1– CD,

DVD– VD1, DVD– VD2, DVD– VD3,

DVD– DVD, DVD– SAT, DVD– TV,

DVD– CD, SAT– VD2, SAT– VD3,

SAT– DVD, SAT– SAT, SAT– TV,

SAT– CD

VD1– VD1 for:

VD1 OPT;

DVD– DVD for:

DVD COAX;

SAT– SAT for:

SAT OPT

Naming inputsa) [NAME IN]

VIDEO (47)

[6-VIDEO]

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

video assigna)

[DMPORT V.]

–NONE, –VIDEO1, –VIDEO3,

–DVD, –SAT

–NONE

HDMI AUDIOa)b)

[AUDIO]

AMP, TV+AMP AMP

HDMI CONTROLa)b)

[CONTROL]

CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF

Naming inputsa) [NAME IN]

continued

42US

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

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

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

you can adjust the setting in 1 inch increment.

d)This parameter is only available when at least one speaker is set to “SMALL” and “ CAL LOAD” is set to

“LOAD YES” in A. CAL menu.

Menu

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial

setting

SYSTEM (48)

[7-SYSTEM]

Sub woofera)

[SW SPK]

NO, YES YES

Front speakersa)d)

[FRT SPK]

SMALL, LARGE LARGE

Center speakera)d)

[CNT SPK]

NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE

Surround speakersa)d)

[SUR SPK]

NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE

Surround back speakera)

[SB SPK]

NO, YES YES

Front left speaker distancea)c)

[FL DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Front right speaker distancea)c)

[FR DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Center speaker distancea)c)

[CNT DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Surround left speaker distancea)c)

[SL DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Surround right speaker

distancea)c)

[SR DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Surround back speaker

distancea)c)

[SB DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Sub woofer distancea)

[SW DIST.]

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.

(1 ft. step)

DIST. 9 ft.

Surround speaker positiona)

[SUR POS.]

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

SIDE/LO

SIDE/LOW

Speaker crossover frequencya)d)

[CRS. FREQ]

CRS > 40 Hz to CRS > 160 Hz

(10 Hz step)

CRS > 100 Hz

Brightness of the displaya)

[DIMMER]

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

AUTO

CALIBRATION

(33)

[8-A. CAL]

Auto Calibrationa)

[AUTO CAL]

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

Calibration typea)

[CAL TYPE]

ENGINEER, FLAT, FRT REF FLAT

Calibration loada)c)

[CAL LOAD]

LOAD NO, LOAD YES LOAD YES

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Amplifier Operations

Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the

balance and level of each speaker. These

settings are applied to all sound fields.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

LEVEL menu parameters

xT. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position. For details, see

“8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” on page 34.

xFRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.

xCNT LVL (Center speaker level)

xSL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

xSR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

xSB LVL (Surround back speaker

level)

xSW LVL (Sub woofer level)

xD. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you

want to watch movies at low volumes late at

night. Dynamic range compression is possible

with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• COMP. STD

The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the

dynamic range information included in the Dolby

Digital signal.

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

enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend

using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly

compresses the dynamic range and lets you view

movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog

limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a

very natural compression.

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Adjusting the equalizer

(EQ menu)

You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal

quality (bass/treble level) of the front

speakers.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

EQ menu parameters

xEQ (Equalizer on/off)

Lets you turn the equalizer on or off.

•EQ ON

The equalizer is turned on.

•EQ OFF

The equalizer is turned off.

xBASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)*

xTRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)*

* You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble

level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the

receiver.

Settings for the surround

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound

field you want for your listening pleasure.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

SUR menu parameters

xS.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For

details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

52).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound

field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field

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

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

input and then return to SA-CD/CD/CD-R, HALL

will automatically be applied again.

xSB DEC (Surround back

decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding

mode. For details, see “Using the surround

back decoding mode” (page 45).

xEFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround

effect for sound fields selected with the

MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP

THEA” sound field.

•EFCT. MIN

The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD

The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX

The surround effect is maximum.

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Amplifier Operations

(SUR BACK DECODING)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD

software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital

Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the

surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

Select the surround back decoding mode using

“SB DEC” in the SUR menu (page 44).

Types of the surround back

decoding functions

xSB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

xSB AUTO

When the input stream contains the 6.1

channel decode flaga), the appropriate

decoding is performed on the surround back

signal.

xSB ON

To decode the surround back signal regardless

of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital

EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1.

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.

Notes

• 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 “SB ON”.

• You can select the surround back decoding mode

only when A.F.D. mode is selected except for

Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode.

Using the surround back

decoding mode

Input stream Output

channel

Surround back

decoding

Dolby Digital

5.1

5.1 —

Dolby Digital

Surround EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

DTS 5.1 5.1 —

DTS-ES

Matrix 6.1c) 6.1 DTS Matrix decoding

DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1d) 6.1 DTS Discrete

decoding

Input stream Output

channel

Surround back

decoding

Dolby Digital

5.1

6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

Dolby Digital

Surround EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

DTS-ES

Matrix 6.1c) 6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1d) 6.1 Matrix decoder that

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

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Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM

station receiving mode and to name preset

stations.

Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

TUNER menu parameters

xFM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

• FM AUTO

This receiver will decode the signal as stereo

signal when the radio station is broadcast in

stereo.

• FM MONO

This receiver will decode the signal as mono

signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

xNAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For

details, see “Naming preset stations” (page

62).

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make

settings for the audio to suit your preference.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

AUDIO menu parameters

xDEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital

signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN

jacks.

•DEC. PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent

interruption when playback starts).

However, when other signals are input, there

may be no sound depending on the format.

In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

When signals from the HDMI IN jack are

selected, only PCM signals are output from

the connected player. When signals in any

other format are received, set this item to

“DEC. AUTO”.

•DEC. AUTO

Automatically switches the input mode

between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

Note

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

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

when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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Amplifier Operations

xDUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen

to during digital broadcast. This feature only

functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)

Sound of the main language will be output

through the front left speaker and sound of

the sub language will be output through the

front right speaker simultaneously.

• DUAL M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the main and sub

languages will be output.

xA.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

Lets you delay the audio output so that the

time gap between the audio output and visual

display is minimized. You can adjust from 0

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

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is not valid when

– the multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

– ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.

xD. ASSIGN (Digital audio input

assignment)

Lets you assign the digital audio input to other

input source. For details, see “Listening to

digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL

ASSIGN)” (page 75).

xNAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,

see “Naming inputs” (page 76).

Settings for the video

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to make various

adjustments for HDMI settings, assign the

composite video input to DMPORT input and

to name inputs.

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

VIDEO menu parameters

xDMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT video assign)

Lets you assign the composite video input to

DMPORT input so that you can view the

images in the TV. For details, see “Watching a

connected component through DMPORT

connection” (page 74).

xAUDIO (HDMI AUDIO)*

Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the

playback component connected to the receiver

via an HDMI connection.

•AMP

The HDMI audio signals from the playback

component is only output to speakers

connected to the receiver. Multi-channel

sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s

speakers.

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• TV+AMP

The sound is output from TV’s speaker and

the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

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

number of channels, and the sampling

frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo

speakers, the sound output from the receiver is

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

multi-channel software.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

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

output from the receiver. In this case, select

“AMP”.

xCONTROL (HDMI CONTROL)*

Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function

on or off.

For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL

Guide supplied with the receiver.

xNAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,

see “Naming inputs” (page 76).

* When you select this parameter, the “HDMI”

indicator flashes in the display.

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size

and distance of the speakers connected to this

system.

Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

SYSTEM menu parameters

xSW SPK (Sub woofer)

•NO

If you have not connected a sub woofer,

select “NO”. This activates the bass

redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE

signals from other speakers.

•YES

If you have connected a sub woofer, select

“YES”.

Tip

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital

bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the

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

xFRT SPK (Front speakers)

• SMALL

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

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

front channel bass frequencies from the sub

woofer. When the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, the center and surround speakers

are also automatically set to “SMALL”

(unless previously set to “NO”).

• LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to

“NO”, the front speakers are automatically

set to “LARGE”.

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Amplifier Operations

xCNT SPK (Center speaker)

• NO

If you have not connected a center speaker,

select “NO”. The sound of the center

channel will be output from the front

speakers.

•SMALL

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

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

center channel bass frequencies from the

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

woofer.

•LARGE

If you connect a large speaker that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers

are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the

center speaker to “LARGE”.

xSUR SPK (Surround speakers)

The surround back speaker will be set to the

same setting.

•NO

If you have not connected surround

speakers, select “NO”.

•SMALL

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

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

surround channel bass frequencies from the

sub woofer or other speaker that is set to

“LARGE”.

•LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies,

select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers

are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the

surround speakers to “LARGE”.

xSB SPK (Surround back

speaker)

When the surround speakers are set to “NO”,

the surround back speaker is also

automatically set to “NO” and the setting

cannot be changed.

•NO

If you have not connected a surround back

speaker, select “NO”.

•YES

If you connect a surround back speaker,

select “YES”.

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each

speaker determine whether the internal sound

processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.

When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass

redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass

frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”

speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount

of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if

possible. Therefore, even when using small

speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want

to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On

the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but

prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that

speaker, set it to “SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,

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

bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass

levels. For details, see page 40.

xFL DIST. (Front left speaker

distance)

xFR DIST. (Front right speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the front speakers (A). If both

front speakers are not placed an equal distance

from your listening position, set the distance to

the closest speaker.

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With only one surround back

speaker

xCNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the center speaker.

xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

xSR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround speakers. If both

surround speakers are not placed an equal

distance from your listening position, set the

distance to the closest speaker.

xSB DIST. (Surround back

speaker distance)a)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround back speaker.

xSW DIST. (Sub woofer distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the sub woofer.

Tips

• If you set up speakers using the Auto Calibration

function, you can adjust the speaker distance in 1

inch increment.

• The distance between the center speaker and the

listening position B cannot be more than 1.5

meters (5 feet) closer than the one between the

listening position and the front speaker A. Place

the speakers so that the difference in the length of

B in the following diagram is no more than 1.5

meters (5 feet) closer than the length of A.

Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters (15

feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20

feet).

Also, the distance between the surround speakers/

surround back speaker and the listening position

C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer

than the distance between the listening position and

the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the

difference in the length of C in the following

diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer

than the length of A.

Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters (5

feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20

feet).

This is important because incorrect speaker

placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of

surround sound. Place note that placing the

speakers closer than the required will cause a delay

in the output of the sound from that speaker. In

other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther

away.

E

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

A

CD

A

B

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Amplifier Operations

xSUR POS. (Surround speaker

position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround

speakers for proper implementation of the

surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX

modes (page 55). This setup item is not

available when the surround speakers are set to

“NO” (page 42).

•BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

•BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

•SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically

for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.

For other sound fields, speaker position is not so

critical.

Those sound fields were designed under the premise

that the surround speakers would be located behind

the listening position, but presentation remains

fairly consistent even with the surround speakers

positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the

speakers are pointing toward the listener from the

immediate left and right of the listening position, the

surround effects become unclear unless set to

“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many

variables, such as wall reflections, and you may

obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your

speakers are located high above the listening

position, even if they are located to the immediate

left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting

contrary to the above explanation, we recommend

that you playback multi channel surround encoded

software and select the setting that provides a good

sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in

forming a cohesive space between the surround

sound from the surround speakers and the sound of

the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds

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

use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level

adjustments to obtain proper balance.

xCRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover

frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of

the speakers that have been set to “SMALL”

on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only

available when at least one speaker is set to

“SMALL” and the corresponding speaker

indicator flashes on the display.

Note

When “CAL LOAD” is set to “LOAD YES” in the

A. CAL menu, the parameter cannot be adjusted.

xDIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

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Enjoying Dolby Digital

and DTS surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

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

you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select

the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel

stereo sound as multi channel sound.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select

the sound field you want.

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

53).

Enjoying Surround Sound

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

AUTO CAL

A.F.D.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding

mode

A.F.D. mode

[Display]

Multi channel

audio after

decoding

Effect

(Detecting

automatically)

A.F.D. AUTO

[A.F.D. AUTO]

(Detecting

automatically)

Presents the sound as it was recorded/

encoded without adding any surround

effects. However, this receiver will

generate a low frequency signal for output

to the sub woofer when there is no LFE

signals.

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

[DOLBY PL]

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

source recorded in 2 channel format is

decoded into 4.1 channels.

Dolby Pro Logic

II

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MV]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for movies

encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,

this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1

channel for watching videos of overdubbed

or old movies.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MS]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

PRO LOGIC II GAME

[PLII GM]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for game

softwares.

Dolby Pro Logic

IIx

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE

[PLIIX MV]

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode

decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro

Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to

discrete 6.1 movie channels.

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC

[PLIIX MS]

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME

[PLIIX GM]

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode

decoding.

Neo:6 Neo:6 Cinema

[NEO6 CIN]

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode

decoding.

Neo:6 Music

[NEO6 MUS]

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

Neural Surround NEURAL SURROUND

[NEURAL]

6 channel Outputs signals in the multi-channel

surround format when the receiver receives

PCM signals of 2 channels or an XM Radio

Surround broadcast. When the receiver

receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo

sound is emphasized.

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

[MULTI ST.]

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

all speakers. However, sound may not be

output from certain speakers depending on

the speaker settings.

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If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency

signal for output to the sub woofer when there

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

effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel

signal. However, the low frequency signal is

not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6

MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases.

– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for

signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz.

• NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM

signal of which the sampling frequency is less than

48 kHz or a 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL

SURROUND processing will be turned off

automatically when another type of signal is input.

The beginning of the sound may be dropped out

when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off.

Tip

When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby

Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select

decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx,

multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.

Selecting a pre-

programmed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

and concert halls into your home.

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a

sound field for movies or press

MUSIC repeatedly to select a

sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field

available” (page 55).

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

231

AUTO CAL

MUSIC

MOVIE

2CH

A.F.D.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of sound field available

* You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.

Sound field

for

Sound field

[Display]

Effect

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

DCS

[C. ST. EX A]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production

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

type of movie.

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS

[C. ST. EX B]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production

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

action movies with lots of sound effects.

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS

[C. ST. EX C]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching

musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the

soundtrack.

Music PORTABLE AUDIO

[PORTABLE]

Reproduces a clearer sound image from your portable audio

device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed

music.

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

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

LIVE CONCERT

[CONCERT]

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH

[HP 2CH]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones

when 2 channel mode (page 57)/A.F.D. mode (page 53) is

selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass

the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats

are downmixed to 2 channels.

HEADPHONE DIRECT

[HP DIR]

Outputs the analog signals without processing by the

equalizer, sound field, etc.

HEADPHONE THEATER

DCS [HP THEA]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones

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

experience a theater-like environment while listening through

a pair of headphones.

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About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS

technology.

DCS is a unique sound reproduction

technology for home theater developed by

Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and

powerful sound of movie theaters at home.

With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed

by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)

and measured data, the ideal sound field

intended by film makers can be experienced at

home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for

watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with

multi channel surround effects. You can

reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony

Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in

your home.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of

the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a

single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that the sound is

coming from inside the screen like in

theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found

in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate

these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any

sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

• This function does not work in the following cases:

– ANALOG DIRECT is selected.

– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

• The surround back decoding mode does not

function when a sound field for movie or music is

selected (page 45).

• When one of the following sound fields is selected,

no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the

speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM

menu. However, the sound will be output from the

sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE

signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set

to “SMALL”.

– HALL

–JAZZ

– CONCERT

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD

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

• : Dolby Digital discs

• : Dolby Surround

encoded programs

• : DTS Digital Surround encoded

programs

To turn off the surround effect

for movie/music

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

repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front

speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound

from the front left/right speakers only. There is

no sound from the sub woofer.

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely

bypass the sound field processing and multi

channel surround formats are downmixed to 2

channel.

Press 2CH.

Note

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

STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo

sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub

woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 53).

Listening to the sound

without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected input

to two 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.

1Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input you

want to listen to in analog

audio.

You can also use the input buttons on the

remote.

2Press DIRECT on the receiver.

The analog audio is output.

To cancel ANALOG DIRECT

Press DIRECT on the receiver.

You can also press any sound field buttons.

Notes

• When headphones are connected, “HP DIR”

appears on the display.

• This function is not available when DMPORT

input is selected.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

SLEEP

CATEGORY

MODE D. TUNING

AUX DMPORT RECEIVER

AUTO CAL

2CH

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

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DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

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Sound Field

buttons

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Resetting sound fields to

the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the power.

2While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

“SF. CLR.” appears on the display and all

sound fields are reset to their initial

setting.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts

through the built-in tuner. Before operation,

make sure you have connected the FM and

AM antennas to the receiver (page 26).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending

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

details on area codes, see page 3.

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 91).

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

1,2

2

Tuner Operations

Area code FM AM

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

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Tuner Operations

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to

high; press TUNING – to scan from high

to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received.

Using the controls on the

receiver

1Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM

or AM band.

2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“AUTO T.”.

3Turn TUNING +/–.

In case of poor FM stereo

reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”

flashes on the display, select monaural audio

so that the sound will be less distorted.

For details, see “Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)” (page 46).

Enter the frequency of a station directly by

using the numeric buttons.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press D.TUNING.

3Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

Automatic tuning

SYSTEM STANDBY

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TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

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EXIT

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4Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on

the receiver.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right

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

still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is

not used in your area.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30

AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the

stations you often listen to.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

Presetting radio stations

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TOP MENU MENU F1

TV/VIDEO WIDE

F2

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

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EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

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Tuner Operations

2Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic

Tuning (page 59) or Direct

Tuning (page 59).

Switch the FM reception mode, if

necessary (page 59).

3Press MEMORY.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on

the receiver.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 and 5 before

“MEMORY” goes out.

4Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

You can also press PRESET + or

PRESET – to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you

select the preset number, start again from

step 3.

5Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on

the receiver.

The station is stored as the selected preset

number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

ENTER, start again from step 3.

6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

Tuning to preset stations

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TOP MENU MENU F1

TV INPUT WIDE

F2

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

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2Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can

select a preset station as follows:

You can also press the numeric buttons to

select the preset station you want. Then,

press ENTER to enter the selection.

Using the controls on the

receiver

1Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM

or AM band.

2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“PRESET T.”.

3Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset

station you want.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name

for (page 61).

3Press RECEIVER, and then

press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4-TUNER”.

5Press or b to enter the

menu.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

7Press or b to enter the

parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a

character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” below.

To create an index name

1Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.

Press V/v to select a character, then press

B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press B/b until the character you want to

change flashes, then press V/v to select the

correct character.

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by

pressing V/v.

Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank display, you can

– press b without input a character.

– press V/v repeatedly until a blank space

appears in the display.

2Press .

The entered name is registered.

Naming preset stations

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

SYSTEM STANDBY

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

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Tuner Operations

Listening to the XM Radio

About XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary

variety of commercial-free music, plus the

best in sports, news, talk and entertainment.

XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from

coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from

classical to hip hop, XM has something for

every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing

the richest selection of music is matched by its

passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-

to-the-minute news, stand-up comedy,

children’s programming, and much more. For

U.S. customers, information about XM

Satellite Radio is available online at

www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers,

information about XM Canada is online at

www.xmradio.ca.

XM Satellite Radio Terms and

Conditions

Hardware and required monthly subscription

sold separately. Other fees and taxes,

including a one-time activation fee may apply.

Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees

and programming subject to change. Channels

with frequent explicit language are indicated

with an XL. Channel blocking is available for

XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-

XMRADIO (US residents) and 1-877-GET-

XMSR (Canadian residents).

For a full listing of the XM commercial-free

channels and advertising-supported channels,

visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or

xmradio.ca (Canadian residents).

Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement

available at xmradio.com (US residents) and

xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only

available in the 48 contiguous United States

and Canada. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc.

All rights reserved. All other trademarks are

the property of their respective owners.

To Activate XM Satellite Radio

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner

Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected

the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio

system, and installed the antenna, you are

ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM

programming. There are three places to find

your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM

Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package,

and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in

the following eight squares for reference.

ssssssss

Note

The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”,

“S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio

service in the U.S. online at http://

activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO

(1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit

card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to

activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally

takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods

you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio

system on for up to an hour. When you can access

the full channel lineup on your XM Ready home

audio system you are done. For more information or

to subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at

www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at

1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).

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Before operating the receiver, connect the XM

Connect-and-Play antenna 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. 1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press TUNING + or TUNING – to

select a channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on

the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and

then turn TUNING +/– to select channel

0.

Connecting the XM Radio

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DMPORT

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IN

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VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

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VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OU

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VIDEO IN

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XM

XM jack

Checking the XM Radio ID

SYSTEM STANDBY

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DISC SKIP

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

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Tuner Operations

3Check the XM Radio ID on the

display and write it in the space

provided here.

ID:_____________________________

If you cannot read the characters or

numbers on the display clearly, refer to

the following table.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press TUNING + or TUNING – to

select a channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on

the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and

then turn TUNING +/– to select a

channel.

Display Description

22 (two)

55 (five)

66 (six)

88 (eight)

00 (zero)

AA

BB

DD

GG

HH

KK

MM

QQ

ZZ

Receiving XM Radio broadcasts

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

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You can select a channel from one category or

all the categories by changing the category

mode.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press CATEGORY MODE

repeatedly to select the “ONE

CAT”.

• ALL CAT : You can select a channel

from all categories. The initial setting is

“ALL CAT.”

• ONE CAT :You can select a channel

from one category. “CAT” is lights up

on the display when “ONE CAT” is

selected.

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 T.”, and

then turn TUNING +/– to select the

channel.

Notes

• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT”

mode, the channel you selected may not be the one

in the category you want. This is because one

channel may belong to more than one category.

• If you press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – in

the “ALL CAT” mode, the first channel of the next

or previous category is selected (CATEGORY

SKIP).

Selecting channels from a

category (CATEGORY TUNING)

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

OPTIONS

TOOLS

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

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Tuner Operations

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press D.TUNING.

3Press the numeric buttons to

enter the channel number.

4Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on

the receiver.

The selected channel is tune in.

Press DISPLAY on the receiver

repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in

the channel, the display changes cyclically as

follows:

Channel name t Channel number t

Category name t Artist name/Feature t

Song/Program title t Sound field type

Tip

The preset number is always displayed at the right

end of the display.

Selecting channels by inputting

the channel number directly

(DIRECT TUNING)

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Displaying the XM-RADIO

information on the front panel

display

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

PHONES

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE CATEGORY

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING MODE

TONE

TONE MODE

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DISPLAY

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Presetting XM Radio

stations

You can select the channels you want directly

by presetting them using the preset numbers.

You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Tune in the channel you want to

preset.

For details on selecting channels, see

“Listening to the XM Radio” (page 63).

3Press MEMORY.

You can also press MEMORY/ENTER

on the receiver.

4Press the numeric buttons to

enter the preset number.

You can also select the number by

pressing PRESET + or PRESET –.

You can also turn TUNING +/– on the

receiver.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available,

and channel 1 is preset for all the preset

numbers when you purchase the receiver.

5Press ENTER.

You can also press MEMORY/ENTER

on the receiver.

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset

another channel.

Presetting channels using the

preset numbers

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

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MUTING

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TV INPUT WIDE

F2

TV VOL

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TUNING +

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Tuner Operations

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset

channel you want.

You can also press the numeric buttons to

select the preset channel you want. Then

press ENTER to enter the selection. You

can also press TUNING MODE on the

receiver to select “PRESET T.”, and then

turn TUNING +/– on the receiver.

You can select preset channels from 1 to

30.

Note

The preset channel information will be updated

depending on the service provided by the XM

Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.

Selecting the channel by using

the preset numbers

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNING –

DISC SKIP

MUTING

TOP MENU MENU F1

TV INPUT WIDE

F2

TV VOL

MASTER VOL TV CH

PRESET

TUNING +

GUIDE DISPLAY

RETURN/

EXIT

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XM Radio messages list

Message

appears

Explanation Remedies

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, or

turn off the power then turn back on.

UPDATING The encryption code is being

updated.

Wait until the encryption code has been updated.

NO SIGNL The signal is too weak. Make sure that the antenna is securely connected.

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.

–––– There is no characteristic

information such as an artist name,

song title or program title

available.

—

– – The preset number entered is

invalid number.

Enter a number from 1 to 30.

XM – – – CH The selected channel is not

available.

—

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Other Operations

Switching the audio input

mode

(INPUT MODE)

You can select the audio input mode by setting

the audio input mode when you connect

components to both digital and analog audio

input jacks on the receiver.

1Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the

remote.

2Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the

audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on

the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN

Gives priority to digital audio signals when

there are both digital and analog

connections. If there are no digital audio

signals, analog audio signals are selected.

• HDMI IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to

the HDMI jack.

• COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to

the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

•OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to

the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

• ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to

the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected,

audio input is set to “ANALOG” automatically and

you cannot select other modes.

Other Operations

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Enjoying the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT)

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)

allows you to enjoy sound from a network

system such as a portable audio source or

computer.

By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound

from the connected component on the

receiver.

For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned

on.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on area.

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Other Operations

You can listen to the sound from the

component connected through the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack

on the receiver.

You can also view the images on the TV

screen by connecting the video output of the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the

receiver.

To view the images, proceed to “Watching a

connected component through DMPORT

connection” on page 74.

To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter from DMPORT

jack

Press and hold both sides of the connector and

then pull out the connector.

Notes

• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the

arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the

DMPORT jack.

• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly,

insert the connector straight in.

• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when

placing or moving the receiver.

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

DIGITAL

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* The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

AVideo cord (not supplied)

To one of the

VIDEO IN jacks

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1Press DMPORT.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR

on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

2Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound is played back on the receiver.

For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

You need to assign composite video input to

DMPORT input so that you can view the

images on the TV screen.

1Press RECEIVER.

The RECEIVER indicator lights up and

receiver operation is activated.

2Press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select

“6-VIDEO”.

4Press or b to enter the

menu.

5Press V/v repeatedly to select

“DMPORT V.”.

6Press or b to enter the

parameter.

7Press V/v repeatedly to select

the composite video input you

want to assign to DMPORT

input.

Initial setting: –NONE

The assignable composite video input are

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD and SAT

inputs.

For example, select “–VIDEO 1”.

When you press DMPORT, the images

from the component connected to the

VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack through

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will

appear on the TV screen.

To return to the previous

display

Press B.

Notes

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, you can operate the connected

component by using the remote. For details on

remote button operation, see page 10.

• Be sure you have made the video connection from

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver

(page 73).

• Be sure you have connected the MONITOR

VIDEO OUT jack of the receiver to the TV (page

73).

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, video output may not be possible.

Tip

When listening to MP3 or other compressed music

using a portable audio source, you can enhance the

sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select

“PORTABLE” (page 54).

Listening to a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

Watching a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

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Other Operations

Listening to digital sound

from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN)

You can reassign digital audio input that has

OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN,VIDEO 1

IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when

they are not currently being used.

For example, to output the sound source for

the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack

on the receiver:

• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD

player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of

the receiver.

• Assign “VD1” to “DVD” in the “D.

ASSIGN” setting.

1Press RECEIVER and then

press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

3Press or b to enter the

menu.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

“D. ASSIGN”.

5Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6Press V/v repeatedly to select

the digital audio input you want

to reassign (for example,

“VD1”).

7Press or b to enter your

selection.

8Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input you want the digital

audio input selected in step 6 to

be reassigned to (for example,

“DVD”).

The input you can reassign to varies for

each digital audio input. For details, see

“Assignable inputs for digital audio

input” below.

To return to the previous display

Press B.

GUIDE DISPLAY

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Assignable inputs for digital

audio input

The initial setting is marked with an

underscore.

Notes

• You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to

the same input.

• You cannot use the digital audio input for the

original input when it is reassigned to another

input.

• When you reassign the digital audio input, the

INPUT MODE setting may change automatically

(page 71).

• You cannot reassign the digital audio input to

TUNER, XM Radio and DMPORT.

Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for

inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.

This is convenient for labeling the jacks with

the names of the connected components.

1Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an

index name for.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Press RECEIVER and then

press MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select

either “5-AUDIO” or “6-VIDEO”.

4Press or b to enter the

menu.

5Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.

6Press or b to enter the

parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a

character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” (page 62).

Digital audio

input

[Display]

Assignable

inputs

Display

VIDEO 1

OPTICAL

[VD1 OPT]

VIDEO 1 VD1– VD1

VIDEO 2 VD1– VD2

VIDEO 3 VD1– VD3

DVD VD1– DVD

TV VD1– TV

SA-CD/CD VD1– CD

DVD

COAXIAL

[DVD COAX]

VIDEO 1 DVD– VD1

VIDEO 2 DVD– VD2

VIDEO 3 DVD– VD3

DVD DVD– DVD

SAT DVD– SAT

TV DVD– TV

SA-CD/CD DVD– CD

SAT OPTICAL

[SAT OPT]

VIDEO 2 SAT–VD2

VIDEO 3 SAT– VD3

DVD SAT– DVD

SAT SAT– SAT

TV SAT– TV

SA-CD/CD SAT– CD

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Other Operations

Changing the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by

changing the information on the display.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM

band and XM Radio

Index name of the inputa) t Selected input

t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Preset station namea) t Frequency t Sound

field currently applied

XM Radio

Channel name t Channel number t

Category name t Artist name/Feature t

Song/program title t Sound field currently

applied

a) Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 62, 76).

Index name does not appear when only blank

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

input name.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the

power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

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

t OFF

When sleep timer is activated, the display

dims.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver

after the display dims, the display brightens up.

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

pressed.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears

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

timer will be canceled.

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Recording using the

receiver

You can record onto a CD-R using the

receiver. See the operating instructions

supplied with your CD recorder.

1Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback

component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, tune to the radio station you

want to record (page 58).

3Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder

and adjust the recording level.

4Start recording on the

recording component, then

start playback on the playback

component.

Note

Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output

from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R OUT jacks.

You can record from a video component using

the receiver. See the operating instructions

supplied with your recording component.

1Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback

component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2Prepare the playback

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) 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 source.

• When DMPORT input is selected and you have

assigned VIDEO 1 input to DMPORT input, no

video signals are output from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO

OUT jack.

Recording onto a CD-R

Recording onto a recording

media

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Using the Remote

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-

Sony components by changing the code. Once

the control signals have been memorized, you

can use those components as part of your

system.

Furthermore, you can also program the remote

for Sony components that the remote is unable

to control. Note that the remote can only

control components that accept infrared

wireless control signals.

1Press RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.

2Press the input button for the

component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a

CD player, press SA-CD/CD. The RM

SET UP indicator lights up.

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 (except TV).

See the tables on pages 80–84 for

information on the numeric code(s)

corresponding to the component and the

maker of the component (the first digit

and the last two digits of the numeric code

correspond to the category and the

maker’s code respectively.)

4Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified,

the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes

twice and the remote automatically exits

the programming mode.

5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control

other components.

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is

pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only

the last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TUNER, you can only

program the button to control a tuner (page 84).

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new

input is selected and the programming procedure

returns to the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the last three numbers

entered are valid.

To program the remote to

control a TV

1Press RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.

2Press TV.

3Press the numeric buttons to enter the

numeric code (or one of the codes if more

than one code exists) for TV. For details, see

page 82.

4Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified,

the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes

twice and the remote automatically exits the

programming mode.

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step. The RM

SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick

succession. The remote automatically exits the

programming mode.

To activate the input after

programming

Press the programmed button to activate the

input you want.

Using the Remote

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If programming is

unsuccessful, check the

following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the

batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick

succession while entering the numeric code,

an error has occurred. Start again from step

1.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed, do the following to

reset the remote to factory settings.

While holding down MASTER

VOL –, press and hold ?/1 and then

press AV ?/1.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

The numeric codes

corresponding to the

component and the maker of

the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to

control non-Sony components and also Sony

components that the remote is normally unable

to control. Since the remote signal that a

component accepts differs depending on the

model and year of the component, more than

one numeric code may be assigned to a

component. If you fail to program your remote

using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest

information available for each brand. There is a

chance, however, that your component will not

respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be

available when used with your particular

component.

To control a CD player

To control a DAT deck

To control an MD deck

To control a tape deck

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

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Using the Remote

To control an LD player

To control a video CD player

To control a DVD/VHS COMBO

To control a DVD/HDD COMBO

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 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

Maker Code(s)

SONY 411

Maker Code(s)

SONY 403

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

(GE)

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

continued

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To control a DVD player

To control a DVD recorder

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

RCA 414

SAMSUNG 416, 422

ZENITH 418, 420

PANASONIC 406, 408, 425

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409, 410

TOSHIBA 404, 421

DENON 405

BROKSONIC 424

HITACHI 416

JVC 415, 423

MITSUBISHI 419

ORITRON 417

Maker Code(s)

SONY 403

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501, 502

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

MAGNAVOX 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

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Using the Remote

To control a satellite tuner

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

TELEFUNKEN 530, 537, 538, 547,

549, 558

THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549

TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541,

551

ZENITH 542, 543, 567

TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567

WARDS 503, 517, 566

YORK 566

GE 503, 509, 510, 544

LOEWE 515, 534, 556

Maker Code(s)

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802, 803, 804,

824, 825, 865

AMSTRAD 845, 846

BskyB 862

GENERAL ELECTRIC

(GE)

866

GRUNDIG 859, 860

HUMAX 846, 847

THOMSON 857, 861, 864

PACE 848, 849, 850, 852,

862, 863, 864

PANASONIC 818, 855

PHILIPS 856, 857, 858, 859,

860, 864, 874

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

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To control a cable box

To control a tuner

To control a Blu-ray disc

recorder

To control a PSX

Glossary

xComponent video

A format for transmitting video signal

information consisting of three separate

signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and

chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as

DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted

more faithfully. The three jacks are color -

coded green, blue and red.

xComposite video

A standard format for transmitting video

signal information. The luminance signal Y

and chrominance signal C are combined and

transmitted together.

xDolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It

consists of front (left/right), center, surround

(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a

designated audio standard for DVD-video and

also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround

information is recorded and reproduced in

stereo, more realistic sound with fuller

presence is delivered than with Dolby

surround.

xDolby 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 6.1ch. Active scenes, especially, are

recreated with a more dynamic and realistic

sound field.

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

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

Additional Information

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Additional Information

xDolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded

audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a

MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode

for stereo sources such as music. Old movies

encoded in the traditional stereo format can be

enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.

xDolby Pro Logic IIx

Technology for 7.1ch (or 6.1ch) playback.

Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital

Surround EX, 5.1ch Dolby Digital encoded

audio can be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content

can also be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono

surround information is matrixed into two

stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is

decoded and output in 4ch surround sound.

This is the most common audio processing

method for DVD-video.

xDTS 96/24

A high sound quality digital signal format. It

records audio at a sampling frequency and bit

rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest

possible for DVD-video. The number of

playback channels varies depending on the

software.

xDTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

for theaters developed by Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than

Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality

sound reproduction.

xDTS-ES

Format for 6.1ch 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 LS and RS channels. It is

ideal for playback of motion picture

soundtracks.

xDTS Neo:6

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded

audio for 6.1ch 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 is an interface that supports both video

and audio on a single digital connection. The

HDMI connection carries standard to high

definition video signals and multi channel

audio signals to audio/video components, such

as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form

without degradation. The HDMI specification

supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Contents Protection), a copy protection

technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

xSampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data

should be quantified. This process is called

sampling, and the number of times per second

the analog data is quantified is called the

sampling frequency. A standard music CD

stores data quantified at 44,100 times per

second, which is expressed as a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a

higher sampling frequency means better sound

quality.

xTSP (Time Stretched Pulse)

A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring

signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring

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

period.

The amount of energy used to measure signals

is important to ensure measurement accuracy

in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP

signals makes it possible to measure signals

effectively.

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Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the

operating voltage is identical with your local

power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

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

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other

for the purpose of safety and will fit into the

wall outlet only one way. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

• The AC power cord 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. Therefore, we recommend

using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the receiver on

surfaces that have been specially treated

(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or

discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure

to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a

soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this

troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the

problem.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which

component is selected, or only a very

low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that all speakers cords are

connected correctly.

• Check that both the receiver and all

components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set

to “VOLUME MIN”.

• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/

A+B) is not set to “OFF”.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting

function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

PHONES jack to verify that sound is

output from the headphones. If only one

channel is output from the headphones, the

component may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check that all the cords

are fully inserted into the jacks on both the

receiver and the component. If both

channels are output from the headphones,

the front speaker may not be connected to

the receiver correctly. Check the

connection of the front speaker which is

not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and

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

audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from analog 2

channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“COAX IN”, “OPT IN” or “HDMI IN” for

the selected input (page 71).

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” or “HDMI IN” (page 71).

• Check that the ANALOG DIRECT

function is not selected.

• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN

function is not used to reassign the audio

input of another source to be selected input

(page 75).

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The source sound input from the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the receiver or TV speaker.

• Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the

VIDEO menu (page 41).

• Check the HDMI connection.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the each component.

The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

LEVEL 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

10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent

light.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround/surround back speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 55).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 34).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers

are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”

(page 42).

• Make sure the surround back speaker is set

to “YES” (page 42).

There is no sound from the surround

back speaker.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital

Surround EX flag even though the

packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX

logos. In this case, select “SB ON”

(page 40).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected

correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your sub

woofer.

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

(page 42).

• There is no sound from the sub woofer

depending on the sound field.

• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”

and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” 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,

check the audio setting (the settings for the

audio output) of the connected component.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly.

• Select the source component using the

input buttons.

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Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Select the appropriate input using the input

buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Assign the composite video input to

DMPORT input correctly.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adaptor, video output may not be

possible.

The source image input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly.

• Select the source component using the

input buttons.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

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

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antenna as shown below. If you connect

the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground

it against lightning. To prevent a gas

explosion, do not connect the ground wire

to a gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect

an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak (when tuning in with automatic

tuning). Use direct tuning.

• 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 60).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver

so that the frequency appears on the

display.

ANTENNA

AM

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

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Remote commander

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote.

• 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

message. You can check the condition of the

system by the message. Refer to the following

table to solve the problem. If any problem

persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “When error codes

appear” (page 32) to solve the problem.

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the receiver.

The receiver will automatically turn off after

a few seconds. Check the speaker

connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the

problem using the

troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 27). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their

factory settings and you will have to readjust

all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if

service personnel changes some parts during

repair, these parts may be retained.

Reference sections for clearing

the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 27

Customized sound fields page 58

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Additional Information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(Models of area code U only)

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

Models of area code U, CA1)

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz –

20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

100 W + 100 W

Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz,

THD 1%)

110 W + 110 W

Surround Mode Output Power2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz,

THD 10%)

150 W/ch

1)Measured under the following conditions:

2)Reference power output for front, center, surround

and surround back speakers. Depending on the

sound field settings and the source, there may be

no sound output.

Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound

field and equalizer

bypassed)

Input

Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/

50 kohms

S/N3): 96 dB

(A, 500 mV4))

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Output (analog)

AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Equalizer

Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step

3)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer

bypassed).

4)Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

5)You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off

the receiver. While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1. 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.

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Area Tuning scale

code 10 kHz step 9 kHz step

U, CA 530 – 1,710 kHz 5) 531 – 1,710 kHz 5)

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Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

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

75 ohms

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

75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT 5 V, 700 mA

Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (When

“CONTROL” in VIDEO

menu is set to “CTRL

OFF”)

AC outlets:

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

430 × 157.5 × 316 mm

(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 4/8

inches) including

projecting parts and

controls

Mass (Approx.) 8.1 kg (17 lb 14 oz)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-AAP016 (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Area code Power consumption

U 250 W

CA 340 VA

Area code AC outlets

U, CA 1 switch, 120 W/1A MAX

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 3.

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Additional Information

Index

Numerics

2 channel 57

2CH STEREO 57

5.1 channel 15

6.1 channel 15

A

AUTO CALIBRATION 29

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

52

C

CD player

connecting 17

playback 37

D

DIGITAL ASSIGN 75

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 56

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

connecting 73

input 35

video assign 74

Dolby Digital 84

DTS 85

DVD player

connecting 22

playback 38

DVD recorder

connecting 23

E

Error messages 90

H

HDMI

connecting 19

I

Initial setup 27

INPUT MODE 71

M

Menu

A. CAL 33

AUDIO 46

EQ 44

LEVEL 43

SUR 44

SYSTEM 48

TUNER 46

VIDEO 47

Muting 36

N

Naming 62, 76

R

Recording

onto a CD-R 78

onto a recording media

78

Remote

programming 79

S

Satellite tuner

connecting 24

Selecting

component 35

sound field 54

speaker system 28

Sleep Timer 77

Sound fields

resetting 58

selecting 54

Speakers

connecting 16

Super Audio CD player

connecting 17

playback 37

SUR BACK DECODING

45

T

TEST TONE 34

Tuner

connecting 26

Tuning

automatically 59

directly 59

to preset stations 61

TV

connecting 21

V

VCR

connecting 25

Video game

connecting 25

X

XM radio 63

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