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Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Effect to
Suit the Source
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies
or music.
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at low volume. It is useful for watching m ovies
at night.
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off
as the system selects the optimum mode
automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select
other than “AUTO.”
• Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may
not be effective.
• When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does
not work.
• When “NIGHT” is selected and sound is output from
the center speaker, this effect is more pronounced, as
speech (movie dialog, etc.) is easy to hear. When
sound is not output from the center speaker, the
system optimally adjusts the volume.
Selecting the Audio
Sound Adjustment
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during
playback until the desired mode appears in
the front panel display.
•“AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound
effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for
movies.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for
music.
• “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for
sports programs.
• “GAME ROCK”: The system provides the
sound for music/rhythm games.
• “OMNI-DIR”: The same sound is audible
anywhere in the room.
• “3D SUR.”: “3D SUR.” is a unique Sony
algorithm used for playing 3D (threedimensional) content that provides a 3D sound
experience with depth and presence by
creating a virtual sound field close to your
ears.
• “HALL”: The system reproduces the sound of
a concert hall.
• “NIGHT”: You can enjoy sound effects or
dialog, as you would in a movie theater, even
Format, Multilingual
Tracks, or Channel
When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM,
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS) or
multilingual tracks, you can change the audio
format or language.
With a CD, you can select the sound from the
right or left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal.
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x BD/DVD VIDEO
Depending on the BD/DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 79) to confirm which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
x DVD-VR
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
displayed.
Example:
•[ Stereo]
• [ Stereo (Audio1)]
• [ Stereo (Audio2)]
•[ Main]
•[ Sub]
• [ Main/Sub]
• [ Stereo (Audio1)] and [ Stereo (Audio2)] do not
appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the
disc.
x CD
•[ Stereo]: The standard stereo sound.
• [ 1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• [ 2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
• [ L+R]: The sound of both the left and right
channels output from each individual speaker.
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Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the unit with a
digital coaxial or optical cord (pages 22, 24). If your
TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel
function (pages 22,64), you can receive a Dolby
Digital signal via an HDMI cable.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
signal appears in the front panel display.
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Tuner
Listening to the Radio
You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s
speakers.
"/1
Number
buttons
OPTIONS
PRESET +/–
TUNING +/–
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C/X/x/c,
HOME
FUNCTION
VOL +/–
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3 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/–.
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
1 Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [FM Mode], then
press .
3 Press X/x to select [Monaural].
• [Stereo]: Stereo reception.
• [Monaural]: Monaural reception.
4 Press .
The setting is made.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
Tuner
Current station
Current preset number
FM 7
MHz
88.00
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
2 Select the radio station.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto
scanning starts.
[Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station.
To stop the automatic tuning manually,
press TUNING +/– or x.
Manual tuning
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning,
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station.
3 Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
4 Press X/x to select [Preset Memory],
then press .
5 Press X/x to select the preset number
you want, then press .
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other
stations.
To change the preset number
Select the desired preset number by pressing
PRESET +/–, then perform the procedure from
Step 3.
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Selecting the preset station
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
The preset number and frequency appear on
the TV screen and front panel display.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
• You ca n select the preset station number directly
by pressing the number buttons.
• Each time you press DISPLAY, the display in
the front panel display changes as follows:
Frequency t Preset number t Stream
information/Decode status t Frequency t …
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Other Operations
Using the Control for
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI function
via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified.
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You can use the System Audio Control function
as follows:
• When the system is turned on, the sound of the
TV or other components can be output from
the speakers of the system.
• When sound from the TV or other components
is output via the speakers of the system, you
can change the speakers to which TV sound is
output by pressing
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO.
• When sound from the TV or other components
is output via the speakers of the system, you
can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of
the system by operating the TV.
• Some functions can only be used if the connected TV
is compatible, and require prior setting via the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• To use the System Audio Control function, you need
to make an audio connection between the system and
TV (page 22).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
You can set the system’s [Control for HDMI]
function automatically by enabling the
corresponding setting on the TV.
For details about the Control for HDMI
function, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 64)
System Power Off
You can turn the system off in sync with the TV.
• The system does not turn off automatically while
playing music or when set to the “FM” function.
One-Touch Play
When you press N on the remote, the system
and your TV turn on, and your TV’s input is set
to the HDMI input to which the system is
connected.
System Audio Control
You can simplify operation to enjoy sound from
the TV or other components.
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
or the system is playing video/photo files from the
iPod/iPhone, the System Audio Control function will
not work.
• Depending on the TV, when you adjust the unit’s
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen.
In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV
screen and the unit’s front panel display may differ.
Audio Return Channel
You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using
just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting,
see “Connecting the TV” (page 22).
Remote Easy Control
You can control the basic functions of the
system via the TV remote when the system’s
video output is displayed on the TV screen.
Language Follow
When you change the language for the on-screen
display of the TV, the system’s on-screen
display language is also changed after turning
the system off and on.
Routing Control
When you perform One-Touch Play on the
connected component, the system turns on and
sets the system’s function to “HDMI1” or
“HDMI2” (depending on the HDMI input jack
in use), and your TV’s input is automatically set
to the HDMI input to which the system is
connected.
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• Make sure that the component is connected to the
system via an HDMI cable, and the Control for
HDMI function of the connected component is set to
on.
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
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[Auto Calibration]
D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can
set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [Audio Settings],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [Auto Calibration],
then press .
The confirmation display for [Auto
Calibration] appears.
5 Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of
each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic.
Calibration mic
6 Press X/x to select [OK].
To cancel, select [Cancel].
7 Press .
[Auto Calibration] starts.
The system adjusts the speaker settings
automatically.
Be quiet during the measurement.
• Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the
surround amplifier turns on and you install the
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If
you install the surroun d amplifier in an improper
location, such as another room, proper
measurement will not be obtained.
8 Confirm the conclusions of [Auto
Calibration].
The speakers connected to the unit are listed
as [Yes] on the TV screen.
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• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [Auto Calibration].
• The measurement for [Subwoofer] is always
[Yes] and [Speaker Settings] returns to the
default setting when you perform [Auto
Calibration].
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then press .
x The measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[OK]. The result is implemented.
x The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [OK] to
retry.
• While the Auto Calibration function is working, do
not operate the system.
Setting the Speakers
[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
connection of the speakers and their distance
from your listening position. Then use the test
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [Audio Settings],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings],
then press .
The [Speaker Settings] display appears.
5 Press X/x to select the item, then press
.
Check the following settings.
x [Connection]
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, set the parameters for [Center] and
[Surround]. Since the front speaker and
subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change
them.
[Front]
[Yes]
[Center]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no center speaker is used.
[Surround]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no surround speaker is
used.
[Subwoofer]
[Yes]
x [Distance]
When you move the speakers, be sure to set the
parameters of the distance (A) from the
listening position to the speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0 to 23 feet (0.0
to 7.0 meters).
The speakers in the illustration correspond to the
following:
1Center speaker
2Front left speaker (L)
3Front right speaker (R)
4Subwoofer
5Surround left speaker (L)
6Surround right speaker (R)
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[Front Left/Right] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the front
speaker distance.
[Center]* 10 ft/3.0 m
distance.
[Surround Left/Right]* 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the
surround speaker distance.
[Subwoofer] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the subwoofer
distance.
* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the
[Connection] setting.
• Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not
be effective.
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• You can change measurement units (feet or meters)
by pressing the color button (RED).
x [Level]
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers.
You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0
dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy
adjustment.
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.
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
(OUT) jack.
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
press VOL +/–.
[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB
level.
[Center]* 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right]
speaker level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.
* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the
[Connection] setting.
x [Test Tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[Level].
: The test tone is not emitted from the
[Off]
speakers.
[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When you
select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the
test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
: Set the front speaker
* 0.0 dB: Set the surround
1 Set [Test Tone] to [On].
2 Press X/x to select [Level], then press
.
3 Press X/x to select the desired speaker
type, then press .
4 Press C/c to select the left or right
speaker, then press X/x to adjust the
level.
5 Press .
6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
7 Press RETURN.
The system returns to the previous display.
8 Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then
press .
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
The time can be preset in intervals of 10
minutes.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) in the front panel display
changes by 10 minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, the remaining
time appears every 5 minutes.
When the remaining time is less than 2 minutes,
“SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
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Deactivating the Buttons
on the Unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation,
such as child mischief (child lock function).
Press x on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
The child lock function is activated and the
buttons on the unit are locked. (You can operate
the system by using the remote.)
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so
that “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel
display.
• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the
child lock function is on, “LOCKED” flashes in the
front panel display.
Controlling Your TV or
Other Components with
the Supplied Remote
You can control your TV and other components
such as a cable box or digital satellite receiver
with the supplied remote. The remote is initially
set to control Sony components.
You can control non-Sony components by
changing the preset code of the remote. For
operation, see “Changing the preset code of the
remote (Preset mode)” (page 52).
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
remote setting may be reset to the default (SONY)
setting.
Controlling your components
with the supplied remote
1 Press the TV or STB operation mode
button that matches the component
you want to control.
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ButtonRemote’s mode
TVSTB
x
MUTING
VOL +/–
CH +/–
DISPLAY
• In TV or STB mode, if you press any of the buttons
above, the TV or STB operation mode button lights
up. (However, depending on the code setting, some
buttons may not work, and the TV or STB operation
mode button may not light up.)
• If you press other than the buttons above when the
remote is in TV or STB mode, the TV or STB
operation mode button does not light up.
• Depending on the TV or component, you may not be
able to use some of the buttons.
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Changing the preset code of
the remote (Preset mode)
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [Remote Controller
Setting Guide], then press .
4 Press X/x to select [Preset Mode], then
press .
5 Press X/x to select the component type
that you want to operate with the
supplied remote, then press .
6 Press X/x to select the device’s
manufacturer, then press .
7 Press POP UP/MENU while pressing
the operation mode button TV (for a TV)
or STB (for a cable box, digital satellite
receiver, digital video recorder, etc.).
The remote enters Preset mode. The TV or
STB operation mode button (whichever
button you pressed) starts flashing.
8 When the TV or STB operation mode
button starts flashing, enter the code
on the TV screen using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
If you successfully set the code, the TV or
STB operation mode button will flash twice
slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the
TV or STB operation mode button will
flash five times quickly.
• You can quit Preset mode by pressing the TV or STB
operation mode button (whichever button is
flashing).
• If you do not operate the remote for more than 10
seconds during presetting mode, the remote exits
from presetting mode.
Clearing the preset code from
the remote’s memory
1 Press and hold AV ?/1 first, then press
VOL –, then press CH –.
The BD, TV, and STB operation buttons
light up.
2 Release all buttons.
The BD, TV, and STB operation mode
buttons turn off and the preset code is
cleared. The remote returns to its default
settings.
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ItemsDetails
[Delete]Erases one character on the
[Window List]Displays a list of all currently
[Bookmark List]Displays the bookmark list.
[Character encoding] Sets the character code.
[Previous page]Moves to a previously
[Next page]Moves to the previously
[Cancel loading]Stops loading a page.
[Reload]Reloads the same page.
[URL entry]Allows you to enter a URL
[Add to Bookmark]Adds the currently displayed
[Set as start page]Sets the currently displayed
[Open in new
window]
[Display certificate]Displays server certificates
left side of the cursor during
text input.
opened websites.
Allows you to return to a
previously displayed website
by selecting the window.
displayed page.
displayed next page.
when the software keyboard
is displayed.
website to the bookmark list.
website as the default start
page.
Opens a link in a new
window.
sent from pages that support
SSL.
Further Settings for the
Wireless System
Activating wireless
transmission between specific
units
[Secure Link]
You can specify the wireless connection to link
the main unit to the surround amplifier using the
Secure Link function.
This function can help prevent interference
when you use multiple wireless sound
components.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [System Settings],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [Wireless Sound
Connection], then press .
The [Wireless Sound Connection] display
appears.
5 Press X/x to select [Secure Link], then
press .
6 Press X/x to select [On], then press
.
To cancel the Secure Link function, select
[Off] (this item appears only when the
surround amplifier is already linked to the
main unit).
7 Press SECURE LINK on the rear of the
surround amplifier.
8 Press C/c to select [Start], then press
.
Proceed to the next Step within a few
minutes.
To return to the previous display, select
[Cancel].
9 After the message [Secure Link
complete.] appears, press .
The surround amplifier is linked to the main
unit and the LINK/STANDBY indicator
turns orange.
If the message [Cannot set Secure Link.]
appears, follow the on-screen messages.
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To cancel the Secure Link
function
For the main unit
Select [Off] on Step 6 above.
For the surround amplifier
Press and hold SECURE LINK on the rear of the
surround amplifier until the LINK/STANDBY
indicator turns green or flashes green.
If wireless transmission is
unstable
[RF Channel]
If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a
wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or
Bluetooth, the wireless signals may be unstable.
In this case, the transmission may be improved
by changing the following [RF Channel] setting.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [System Settings],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [Wireless Sound
Connection], then press .
The [Wireless Sound Connection] display
appears.
5 Press X/x to select [RF Channel], then
press .
6 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press .
•[Auto]: Normally select this. The system
automatically selects the better channel
for transmission.
• [1], [2], [3]: The system transmits sound
by fixing the channel for transmitting.
Select the channel with the better
transmission.
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Setting up the Network
[Internet Settings]
Before setting, connect the system to the
network. For details, see “Step 3: Connecting to
the Network” (page 27).
To open the setting display
1 Press HOME.
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2 Press C/c to select [Setup].
3 Press X/x to select [Network Settings],
then press .
Other Operations
The transmission may be improved by changing the
transmission channel (frequency) of the other wireless
system(s). For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the other wireless system(s).
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