Sony 3-289-204-42-3 User Manual

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Multi Channel AV Receiver

3-289-204-42(3)

Operating Instructions

STR-DA2400ES

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA2400ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEK 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.

• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean Neural-THX Surround.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” and “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts ..................6

1: Installing the speakers ............................14

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

3: Connecting the TV .................................18

4a: Connecting the audio components ........19

4b: Connecting the video components .......24

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........35

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36

7: Operating the receiver using the GUI

(Graphical User Interface) .....................39

8: Setting the speakers ................................42

9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration) ...........44

Playback

Selecting a component ................................50

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............52

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc ................... 53

Enjoying video games ................................ 54

Watching video ...........................................55

Amplifier Operations

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu) ...........................56

Settings for the video

(Video settings menu) ............................57

Settings for HDMI

(HDMI settings menu) ...........................57

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....58

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ...................................................64

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................65

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually .... 65

Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 71

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 72

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE

only) ...................................................... 75

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ................................... 77

Preparing Control for HDMI function ....... 79

Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) .......... 80

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) ........................ 81

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) .............................. 81

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals ....... 82

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (DMPORT) ............................... 82

Naming inputs ............................................ 86

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ................................... 87

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs ..................................................... 88

Changing the display ................................. 90

Using the sleep timer ................................. 94

Recording using the receiver ...................... 94

Using a bi-amplifier connection ................. 95

Operating without connecting to the TV ... 96

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Using the Remote

Operating each component using the

remote ................................................. 105

Programming the remote .......................... 107

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ............................................... 111

Additional Information

Glossary ................................................... 112

Precautions ............................................... 115

Troubleshooting ....................................... 116

Specifications ........................................... 122

Index ......................................................... 124

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

Status of the POWER button

x (Off)

The receiver is turned off (initial setting). The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off. Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.

x (On/Standby)

Press

?/1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or

set it to the standby mode. When you press POWER on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off.

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Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the

receiver on or off.

ON/STANDBY lamp

Lights up in green when the receiver is turned on. Lights up in red when the receiver is set to standby mode.

B TONE MODE Adjusts the tonal

TONE +/–

quality (bass/treble level) of the front, center and surround speakers. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or treble level, then turn TONE +/– to adjust the level (page 98).

C TUNING MODE Press to select the

tuning mode (page 104, 105).

D TUNING +/– Turn to scan a station

(page 104, 105).

E Remote

sensor

F MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING

Receives signals from remote commander.

Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded.

lamp

G Display

window

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 91).

H Digital Cinema

Sound lamp

Lights up when a sound field with DCS is selected (page 63).

I DISPLAY Press repeatedly to

select information displayed on the display.

Name Function

J INPUT MODE Press to select the input

mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks.

K MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

L INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back.

M 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound

A.F.D.

field (page 103, 104).

MOVIE

MUSIC

N DIMMER Press repeatedly to

adjust brightness of the display.

O MEMORY/

ENTER

Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings.

P AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 45).

Q VIDEO 2 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Connect to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game.

R SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press to select the speaker system (page 44).

S PHONES jack Connects to

headphones.

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Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks

Connect to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 18, 20, 29, 30).

Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or a satellite tuner. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 18, 26).

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35).

Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35).

C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks

PRE OUT jacks

Connect to a Super Audio CD player, etc (page 18, 20, 23).

Connect to a Super Audio CD player, etc. with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page

22).

Connect to an external power amplifier.

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D SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 16).

E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Y, PB/CB, PR/ C

IN/OUT*

jacks

Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner etc. (page 18, 28-30).

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

G DMPORT

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 18). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39).

Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 18, 29, 30, 31).

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 20).

Remote commander

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 107).

RM-AAP024

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/

TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

HOME

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

Getting Started

TUNING

DISC SKIP

BD/DVD

TOP MEN U

TV INPUT WIDE

TUNING

D.TUNING

F1 F2

continued

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Name Function

A AV ?/1

(on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C AMP Press to enable the receiver

D Input

buttons

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 (X) and then press AV ?/1. If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (D).

Press to turn the receiver on or set it to standby mode. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Saving the power in standby mode.

When “Control for HDMI” (page 79) is set to “OFF”.

operation (page 96).

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 (page 50). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” on page 107.

Name Function

Numeric buttons (number 5

ENT/MEM Press SHIFT (W) and then

CLEAR Press SHIFT (W) and then

-/-- Press SHIFT (W) and then

Press SHIFT (W) and then press numeric buttons to

)

– preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the

CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR, satellite tuner, Bluray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO.

Press TV (X), and then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

press ENT/MEM 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 player, or PSX.

– store a station during tuner

operation.

To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press ENT/MEM.

press CLEAR to – clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button of the DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

– return to continuous

playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player.

press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR or satellite tuner. To select the channel entry mode of the TV, press TV (X) and then press -/--.

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Name Function

>10 Press SHIFT (W) and then

E 2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

F SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

G NIGHT

MODE

H GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu

V/v/B/b

J OPTIONS

TOOLS

press >10 to – select track numbers over 10

of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner.

– select channel numbers of

the Digital CATV terminal.

Press to select a sound field (page 103, 104).

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

Press to activate the Night Mode function (page 65).

on the TV screen. After pressing AMP (C), press

HOME/MENU (K) for receiver operation, then press V/ v/B/b to select the settings. After pressing BD/DVD TOP MENU (O) or BD/DVD MENU (O), 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 player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

Press to display and select items from the option menus for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite tuner and PSX. Press TV (X) and then press TOOLS to display the options of Sony TV.

Name Function

K HOME/

L ./>

m/M

a)b)

Press to display the menus of the receiver, VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc player, 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 (X) and then press HOME/MENU.

Press to skip tracks of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, LD player, MD deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

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 player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

Getting Started

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Name Function

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

•/•

M TV CH +

PRESET

/–

N F1, F2 Press F1 or F2 to select a

O BD/DVD

TOP MENU

BD/DVD MENU

TV INPUT Press TV (X) and then press

WIDE Press TV (X) and then press

TV VOL

MASTER VOL +/ –

mode.

Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the DVD player, Bluray disc player, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

/– Press TV (X) and then press

TV CH +/– to select preset TV channels.

Press to – select preset stations. – select preset channels of the

VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO.

component.

• DVD/HDD COMBO F1: HDD mode F2: DVD mode

• DVD/VHS COMBO F1: DVD mode F2: VHS mode

Press to display the menu or onscreen guide of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and to perform menu operations.

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and

to perform menu

operations.

TV INPUT to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

WIDE to select the wide picture mode.

+/– Press TV (X) and then press

TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV volume level.

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

Name Function

Q MUTING Press to turn off the sound

R DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

S RETURN/

EXIT O

T DISPLAY Press to select information

RESOLUTION

V INPUT

MODE

W SHIFT Press to light up the buttons. It

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press TV (X), and then press MUTING to activate the TV’s muting function.

player, VCD player, DVD player, or MD deck (multi-disc changer only).

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the menu

or on-screen guide of the VCD player, LD player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press RETURN/EXIT O.

displayed on the display window or TV screen of the VCR, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, CD player, MD deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. To select information of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press DISPLAY.

Press repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 82).

Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 87).

changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.

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Name Function

X TV Press to light up the button. It

Y THEATRE Press to enjoy optimal image

Z RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

The number 5, TV CH +, PRESET + and N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

See the table on page 106 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with yellow printing. It also activate the DISPLAY (T), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), HOME/MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (S), (I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons to perform menu operations for Sony TVs only.

suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically.

Note

This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

RM-AAU039

This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote.

SLEEP

DISPLAY

Name Function

A ?/1 (on/

standby)

B 2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

C GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu

V/v/B/b

E OPTIONS Press to display and select items

Press to turn a receiver on or off.

Press to select sound field (page 103, 104).

on the TV screen.

After pressing GUI MODE (3), press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

from option menus.

GUI MODE

Getting Started

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Name Function

F MENU Press to display the menu to

G DMPORT Press to operate component

N Starts play. x Stops play. ./> Skips tracks.

H INPUT

SELECTOR

I MASTER

VOLUME +/–

J MUTING Press to turn off the sound

K RETURN/

EXIT O

L DISPLAY Press to select information

M SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer

operate the receiver.

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50).

Press to select the input source to play back.

Press to adjust the volume level.

temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu.

displayed in the display window.

function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 94).

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system).

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) HSubwoofer

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You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system.)

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

Getting Started

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

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2: Connecting speakers

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

10 mm

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

AAA

A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

AFront speaker A (left) BFront speaker A (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left)

ACE

ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer

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If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the front panel (page 44).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.

When you connect a subwoofer 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 subwoofer, then sound may not be output.

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8 ohms”. In other connections, set it to “4 ohms”. For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 42).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

Tip

To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.

Getting Started

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3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Audio signals

Video signals Audio/ Video

It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

signals

DEC

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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Notes

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals 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 signals will be transmitted.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 33).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

4a: Connecting the audio components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 35).

Component to be connected Page

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck, Tape deck, Analog disc turntable

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 20

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• 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.

With digital audio output

With multi channel audio output

With analog audio output only

Getting Started

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Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Super Audio CD player, CD player

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

• 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.

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.

Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

• When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on this receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD.

Getting Started

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 88).

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Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Note

Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc.

Getting Started

Tu r nt a b le

MD deck, Tape deck

Super Audio CD player, CD player

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Note

If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.

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4b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected Page

TV 18

With HDMI jack 25

Blu-ray disc player 28

DVD player 29

Satellite tuner, Set-top box 30

DVD recorder, VCR 31

Camcorder, video game, etc. 31

Video input/output jacks 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.

Digital Analog

High quality image

Notes

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for upconverting video signals. For details, see page 32.

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM.

• This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Colour (Deep Color) and xvYCC transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 77).

Getting Started

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Audio/video signals

DVD playerSatellite tuner, Set-top box Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

TV, projector, etc.

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Notes on connecting cables

• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour (Deep Color) transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.

Notes on HDMI connections

• Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

• The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu (page 57). If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output from the TV speaker.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output.

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when 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.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback component to more than 720p to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of playback component may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support Deep Colour (Deep Color).

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

Getting Started

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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc Player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray Disc Player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

Note

To input multi channel digital audio from the Bluray Disc Player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray Disc Player.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

Tip

The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jacks have been assigned to the Blu-ray Disc player. If you connect your Blu-ray Disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting a DVD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Audio signals Video signals

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.

DVD player

Getting Started

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied)

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks have been assigned to the DVD player. If you connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, Set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Satellite tuner, Set-top box

Audio signals Video signals

AB C D

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied)

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks have been assigned to the satellite tuner. If you connect your satellite tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder or VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Audio signals Video signals

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 107).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the TV screen and display window. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 86).

DVD recorder, VCR

Getting Started

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Camcorder, video game

To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (on the front panel)

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Function for conversion of video signals

For details on the video converting function, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 34).

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration.

• Video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.

In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Refer to “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 34) on the conversion function of images.

Output Signals

Input Signals

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN A f XX

COMPONENT VIDEO IN B

VIDEO IN C aa f

a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

HDMI OUT

aa/f X

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT

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Notes on converting video signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

• When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480/576i” in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack when both are connected.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

Getting Started

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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings

For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 57) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 82).

“Resolution” menu setting

Output from

Input signals

HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

DIRECT Component video X f X

Vid eo XXf

AUTO (initial setting) Component video a

Vid eo a

480/576i Component video a

Vid eo a

f a X af

480/576p Component video aaX

Vid eo aaf

720p, 1080i Component video aa

Vid eo aa

1080p Component video af X

Vid eo a X f

a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.

When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480/576i signals are output when “Resolution” is set to “AUTO”.

480/576p signals are output even if 480/576i is set.

Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p.

Notes

• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when the monitor, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from the TV cannot be output correctly.

• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)”.

• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Colour (Deep Color).

• When HDMI OUT jack is connected, there is no up-converted video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have component signal direct output only.

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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting antennas, be sure to disconnect the power cord.

AM loop antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

(supplied)

Getting Started

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

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6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC INLET terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

AC INLET terminal

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2 2,3

2,3

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TONE

MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the receiver.

To the wall outlet

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed to be connected this way. This is not malfunction.

3 Release TONE MODE and 2CH/

A.DIRECT after a few seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED !” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAP024 remote commander. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAU039 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAP024 RM-AAU039

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 107).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

About the command mode

The receiver and the remote use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. If the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV

SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver.

To switch the command mode of the receiver

2CH/A.DIRECT

Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH/A.DIRECT.

When the command mode is set to “AV2”, “C. MODE AV2” appears on the display. When the command mode is set to “AV1”, “C. MODE AV1” appears on the display.

Getting Started

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To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP024 remote

To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU039 remote

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/ TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes and the SHIFT button indicator lights up.

2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP

button is flashing.

When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM

3 Press ENT/MEM when the RM SET UP

button lights up.

The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

DISPLAY

MUTING

Press and hold DISPLAY, then press MUTING and at the same time.

SLEEP

DISPLAY

GUI MODE

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7: Operating the receiver using the GUI

Interface)

(Graphical User

1 Connect a TV to this receiver.

For details, see “3: Connecting the TV” (page 18).

2 Turn on the TV.

Getting Started

You can change the display mode of the receiver menu to the screen mode using the following procedures. In the screen mode, “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver. By using the GUI menu, you can make various settings and adjustments. For details, see “Operating without connecting to the TV” (page 96) if you are not going to use a GUI menu.

Note

GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen when you have connected your TV to MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack.

Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

SAT

789

MD/

SA-CD/

TAPE

-/--

0/10

MULTI IN

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

3 Press ?/1 to turn on the

receiver.

4 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b.

HOME

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Overview of the menus

The following menu items are available in each settings menu.

Input

Selects the input to the receiver. For details on each input, see “Selecting a component” (page 50).

Music

You can enjoy sound and image from component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on Music function, see “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 83).

FM/AM

You can listen to the radio using the receiver. For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner Operations” (page 72).

Settings

You can use Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver.

Auto Calibration You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers automatically. For details, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44).

Surround You can use the Surround settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field” (page 58).

EQ You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the equalizer” (page 71).

Audio For details on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 56).

Video For details on adjusting the video using the Video settings menu, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 57).

HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu)” (page 57).

Speaker You can use the Speaker settings menu to adjust the speakers manually for the current position, and to set the speaker impedance. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedances” (page 42) and “Adjusting the speaker settings manually” (page 65).

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Navigating through GUI menus

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-9

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Getting Started

RETURN/ EXIT O

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the menu

item.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

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7 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

8: Setting the speakers

Setting the speaker impedances

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

9 Press to enter the setting. 10Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make

other settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To exit “GUI MODE”

Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-5

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI

ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Impedance”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 ohms” or “8 ohms” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .

Notes

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 ohms”. When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 ohms”.

• When you connect front speakers to both the SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 ohms” in the Speaker settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Speaker Impedance” to “4 ohms” in the Speaker settings menu.

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Selecting the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

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

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically. Refer also to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

Before you perform the Auto Calibration

To select Light up

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.

The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection).

SP A

SP B

SP A + B

To turn off the speaker output

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and “SP A + B” indicators on the display window do not light up. “ALL OFF” appears in the display window for a while. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals.

Note

You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones are connected.

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 14).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During the measurement, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “BI-AMP Speaker” to “ON” in the Speaker settings menu before you perform Auto Calibration.

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Notes

• The Auto Calibration function does not work if – SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. – headphones are connected.

• If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be set to off automatically.

Optimizer microphone

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.

On setting up the active subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set subwoofer to off (deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

Using the receiver as a preamplifier

You can use the Auto Calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

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Performing Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Speaker connections

• Speaker polarity

• Speaker distance

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics

The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. –The multi channel input is selected. –“Analog Direct” is being used.

The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. –Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

–PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

A.DIRECT

a)b)

2CH/

A.F.D.

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODE

GUI

1 2-5

HOME

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration”, then press

or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration Start”, then press or b.

5 Press to select “START”. 6 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

7 Measurement starts.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes.

1 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI

ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

Tip

The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.

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To cancel the measurement

The measurement will be canceled when you do the following: –Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING. – Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the

receiver. – Change the volume level. – Connect the headphones.

Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep sounds.

2 Press V/v to select the item you

want, then press .

Item Explanation

Retry Performs the Auto

Calibration again.

Save Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting process.

Warning Displays warning

concerning the measurement results. See “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 49).

Phase* Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/out of phase).

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.

* When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,

“OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “OUT” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Getting Started

3 Select “Save” in step 2, then

press to save the measurement result.

continued

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the Auto Calibration Type, then press .

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

Off Sets the Auto Calibration

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

frequency from each speaker flat.

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

EQ to off.

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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement

Error and warning code

Error Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.

Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected

Error Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to

Warning 41 The input from the microphone is too big.

Warning 42 The input from the microphone is too big.

Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise.

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

Explanation

properly and reperform the measurement. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.

perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the m ea su r em en t a f te r s e tt in g ap ar t f r om ea c h o th er .

• It may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp.

• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the m ea su r em en t a f te r s e tt in g ap ar t f r om ea c h o th er .

• It may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp.

Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

Getting Started

•Error Code 31, 32, 33

When you press , “RETRY?” appears.

1 2 Press B/b to select “YES”.

3 Press , then follow the instructions from

step 1 of “Performing Auto Calibration”.

When a warning code appears

If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 47).

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

To set Auto Calibration items more precisely

On the Auto Calibration setting menu, press .

• Auto Calibration Type You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. For details, see the table on page 48.

• Position You can register three patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the seating position, listening environment, and measurement conditions.

• Name Input You can rename the position number. For details, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 86).

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Playback

Selecting a component

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/

TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

TUNING

DISC SKIP

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

HOME

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

TUNING

D.TUNING

Selected input

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the

VIDEO 1 jack.

VIDEO 2 Video camera and TV game,

etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack.

BD Blu-ray disc player, etc.,

connected to the BD jack.

DVD DVD player, etc., connected

to the DVD jack.

SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected

to the SAT jack.

TV TV connected to the TV jack.

MD/TAPE MD or Tape deck, etc.,

connected to the MD/TAPE jack.

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack.

TUNER Built-in radio tuner.

PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to

the PHONO jack.

MULTI IN Component connected to the

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack.

DMPORT Portable audio, etc.,

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver.

MUTING

BD/DVD

TOP MENU

F1 F2

TV INPUT WIDE

Press one of the input buttons

F1 F2

to select the component you want.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or the RM-AAU039 remote. The selected input appears on the display.

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

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Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING. 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.

Playback

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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

SLEEP

DISPLAY

GUI MODE

3 5

• The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player.

You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 63 for details.

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

player, then place the disc in the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “SA-CD/

CD”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “SA-CD/CD”.

4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume.

6 After you have finished listening to a Super

Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and the Super Audio CD player or CD player.

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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc

SLEEP

DISPLAY

GUI MODE

3 6

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray Disc Player.

Select the audio format of the disc to be played, if necessary.

You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 63 for details.

Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi channel sound.

• Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback).

• Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player or Blu-ray Disc Player via a digital connection.

• Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu-ray Disc Player is set up properly.

Playback

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray

Disc Player.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “DVD” or

“BD”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD” or “BD”.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD or Blu-ray Disc is displayed.

5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a DVD or

Blu-ray Disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Bluray Disc Player.

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Enjoying video games

SLEEP

DISPLAY

GUI MODE

3 6

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game.

VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

1 Turn on the TV and video game. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO

2”*.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 2”*.

* When you connect a video game to the VIDEO 2 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the video game is displayed.

5 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on

the video game.

6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished playing a game, eject

the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV and the video game.

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Watching video

SLEEP

DISPLAY

GUI MODE

3 6

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR.

Playback

1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO

1”*.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1”*.

* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the VCR is displayed.

5 Play back the tape on the VCR. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a video,

eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the TV and the VCR.

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Amplifier Operations

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu)

You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

Audio settings menu parameters

x A/V Sync

(Synchronizes audio and video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 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 input is selected. – “Analog Direct” is being used.

x Decode Priority

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.

•PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. To prevent interruption when playback starts, set to “PCM”. When signals in any other format are received, set this item to “AUTO”.

•AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM.

Note

Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM”, the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back.

x Dual Mono

(Digital broadcast language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker, and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

•Main Sound of the main language will be output.

•Sub Sound of the sub language will be output.

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Settings for the video

Settings for HDMI

(Video settings menu)

You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

(HDMI settings menu)

You can use the HDMI menu to make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

Video settings menu parameters HDMI settings menu parameters

x Resolution

(Converting Video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

•DIRECT

•AUTO

• 480/576i

• 480/576p

• 720p

• 1080i

• 1080p For details on operating, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 34).

x Control for HDMI

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 77).

x Audio Out

(Setting HDMI audio input)

Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.

• TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to an image

display component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “AMP”.

•AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.

Amplifier Operations

continued

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x SW Level (Subwoofer level for

MODE

GUI

HOME

MODE

GUI

HOME

HDMI)

Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.

•AUTO The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the sampling frequency.

•+10 dB

•0 dB

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field

2 3-6

Start playing a sound source

you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.).

2 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI

ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sound Field Setup”, then press or b.

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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the surround sound you want.

To select enhanced surround mode

1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5

above.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced

surround sound you want.

3 Press .

Note

The selected enhanced surround mode can only be applied if you have selected “Enhanced Sur” as a sound field in “Sound Field Setup” parameter.

To adjust the effect level

1 After you have selected the surround sound

in step 6, press

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the effect

level, then press /B/b. Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps (50%, 80%, 100%, 150%).

or b.

Types of 2CH mode

x 2ch Stereo

The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals.

Note

No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer, select “A.F.D. Auto”. This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal.

x Analog Direct

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Note

You may not able to adjust the effect level for some sound field.

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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players

This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

Dolby Digital 5.1ch aa Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch aa

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

7.1ch

7.1ch × a DTS 5.1ch aa DTS-ES 6.1ch aa DTS 96/24 5.1ch aa

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

a) b)

Multi channel Linear PCM

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz.

7.1ch

7.1ch × a

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

× a

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Types of A.F.D. mode

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.

A.F.D. mode [appears on TV screen]

A.F.D. Auto [A.F.D. Auto]

Enhanced Surround Mode [Enhanced Sur]

Pro Logic II* [PL II]

Pro Logic IIx* [PL IIx]

Neo:6 Cinema [Neo:6 Cinema]

Neo:6 Music [Neo:6 Music]

Neural-THX [Neural-THX]

Multi Stereo [Multi Stereo]

* Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some enhanced surround mode parameter may not be available.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– “Analog Direct” is being used.

• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural-THX off.

processing is turned on or

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.

7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.

7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This

7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX

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

Effect

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable of full 360°

7.1 surround sound playback from Neural-THX Surround encoded content.

However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.

Surround. In

Tips

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a multi channel signal is input.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output to a subwoofer from a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

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Types of music/movie mode

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

Sound field for

Movie Cinema Studio EX A

Music Hall [Hall] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Headphone

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

Appears on the display window only.

Sound field [appears on TV screen]

DCS

[Cinema St EX A]

Cinema Studio EX B

DCS

[Cinema St EX B]

Cinema Studio EX C

DCS

[Cinema St EX C]

V.Multi Dimension DCS [V.Multi Dimension]

Jazz Club [Jazz Club] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert [Live Concert] Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Stadium [Stadium] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Sports [Sports] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio Enhancer [Portable Audio]

Headphone (2ch) [HP (2CH)]

Headphone Theater DCS [HP Theater]

Headphone (Multi) [HP MULTI]

Headphone (Direct) [HP (Direct)]

Effect

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.

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.

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.

Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.

This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.

continued

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Notes

• The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz are being received.

– The multi channel PCM signals are received via

a HDMI IN jack.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front and surround speakers are set to

“SMALL”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – “Portable Audio” is selected.

Tips

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 112).

• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down MUSIC,

press POWER.

“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC

Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the Surround settings menu.

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Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE.

Note

This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency

of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

MODE

NIGHT

GUI

MODE

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

Making settings with the Manual Setup menu

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

MODE

GUI

1 2-8

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Manual Setup”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v/B/b to select speaker

you want to adjust.

6 Press . 7 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the parameter you want.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust

the setting.

Manual Setup menu parameters

x Level

(Level of speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer). You can adjust the level from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust the balance on either side. You can adjust the front left level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in

0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

x Distance

(Distance from the seating position to each speaker)

You can adjust the distance from the listening position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer). You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to

10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 0.01 meter (1 inch) steps.

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x Size

(Size of each speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right) size.

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

Tips

• 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 subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL”.

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.

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Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern”, then press

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Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the speaker system which you are using. You do not need to select the speaker pattern after Auto Calibration.

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Making settings with the Test Tone menu

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“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Test Tone”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker you want to adjust, then press .

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

6 Adjust the parameter using V/v,

then press .

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 is shown on the display during adjustment.

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.

When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the screen

The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match.

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You can select the test tone type.

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Test Tone menu parameters Other parameters of Speaker

settings menu

x Test Tone

•OFF

•AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

• FL, CNT, FR, SR, SBR, SBL, SB, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

x Phase Noise

•OFF

•

FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/ SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x Phase Audio

•OFF

• FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/ SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x BI-AMP Speaker

•ON If you connect front speakers in a biamplifier configuration, select “ON”.

•OFF If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF”.

Note

Set “BI-AMP Speaker” to “OFF”, then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. Refer to “Auto Calibration” (page 44) or “Manual Setup” (page 66).

x Crossover Freq

(Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration. The adjusted value is set for each speaker when you adjust the speaker crossover frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the Auto Calibration.

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x D.Range Comp

(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.

•MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

•STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source or other source is set to “OFF”.

•OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

Tips

• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.

• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts

light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

x Distance Unit (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

• METER The distance is displayed in meters.

•FEET The distance is displayed in feet.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers, and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker.

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at 96 kHz.

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“EQ”, then press or b.

4 Choose the speaker you want

to adjust using B/b, then press

5 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Bass” or “Treble”, then press V/v to adjust the parameter.

Tip

You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the receiver.

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 35).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3.

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK, ECE 50 kHz 9 kHz

TW 50 kHz 9 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 122).

Automatic tuning

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

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3 Press V/v to select “Auto

Tuning”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Press OPTIONS.

2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode”, then

press or b.

3 Press V/v to select “MONO”, then

press .

Direct tuning

You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

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4 Press SHIFT, then press

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

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

5 Press .

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

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“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

3 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic tuning (page 72) or Direct tuning (page 73).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 73).

4 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,

then press or b.

6 Press V/v to select a preset

number.

7 Press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

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8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset

another station.

To tune to preset stations 1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”.

2 Press V/v to select the preset station

you want.

You can select a preset station as follows:

• AM band AM 1 to AM 30

• FM band FM 1 to FM 30

To name preset stations 1

Select a preset station you want to name.

2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name

Input”.

For details on naming operations, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 86).

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using Direct tuning (page 73), Automatic tuning (page 72), or preset tuning (page 74).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

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Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level

Type of program being broadcast.

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears on the display.

t Radio Text

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs offering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

Description

current news

a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, such as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

Program type indication

VARIED Other types of programs such as

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

CLASSICS Performances of major

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

LEISURE Programs on recreational

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Description

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

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Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync

To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

• System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver.

• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.

Control for HDMI

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection.

We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

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Connecting a TV and other components

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (main lead).

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

Audio/video signals

BC A

Audio/ video signals

DVD playerBlu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

Audio signals

TV, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

Audio/video signals

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Preparing Control for HDMI function

This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly. During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation, “SCANNING” flashes in the display. This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input. When the setting is completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following procedures. For details on setting the TV and connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective components.

1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to

the TV and components (compatible with Control for HDMI function) via HDMI connection.

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected

components.

3 Set the respective Control for HDMI

function for the receiver and TV to on. See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 80). When the receiver menu is displayed on the TV screen in the screen mode, press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF” to enter the display mode, then check the TV display image of the component connected to the receiver. For details on setting the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and

TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component, so that the image from the connected component is displayed.

5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the

connected component to on. If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components

that you want to use the Control for HDMI function.

Notes

• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.

• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System Audio Control during the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation.

• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected components and receiver.

• If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMIEasy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV.

• If the connected components do not support Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.

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“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“HDMI”, then press or b.

Watching a DVD

(One-Touch Play)

You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

Watching a DVD by simple operation

You can also select a connected component, such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Control for HDMI”, then press

or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press .

Control for HDMI function is activated.

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Enjoying the TV sound

Turning off the receiver from the speakers connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically. TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously. You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is

turned on, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when

you adjust the TV volume.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the

“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the

receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.

with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the

POWER button on the TV’s remote, the

receiver and the connected components turn

off automatically.

You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn

off the TV.

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The TV, receiver and the components

connected via HDMI are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

AV ?/1

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Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

This receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

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Press RESOLUTION repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the resolution of the output signals will be changed. You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu.

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The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio/video source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound and image from the connected component on the receiver. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio output jacks” (page 20).

Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

•TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client

• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on the area.

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Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDMNW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.

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5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT

Control”.

You can select the following modes in this menu;

• System GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1 is connected.

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, see the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Music”, then press or b.

3 Press or b.

The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen will change to each component’s name. The category of the component connected to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter appears on the TV screen.

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Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDMNC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver

1 Make sure that “System GUI” is

selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 83).

2 Select content from the

contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back.

iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Track

Audiobooks > Audiobook

To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDMNC1 using the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 83). For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

To operate the TDM-iP1 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 83). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Network Client Music Surfin

Playlist

Web Radio

Music Library

Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”, depending on setting of “List Mode”.

> Albumc) > Track

> Playlist > Track

> Station > Program

> Album > Track

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Playing the selected track

During playback of the selected track, the displayed screen changes depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.

TDM-iP1

TDM-NC1

You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the remote of the receiver.

To Do the following

Play Press N. Pause Press X. To resume play,

Stop Press x.*

Find the beginning of a track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track

Find the beginning of the next track

Skip to the previous album

Skip to the next album Press •b. Go backward/forward Press m/M.**

* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver

enters pause mode when x is pressed.

** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and

holding the m/M button.

press the button again.

Press ..

Press >.

Press B•.

Option parameters in the play modes

x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1 only)

•Off

•One

•All

x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)

•Off

• Songs

• Albums

x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)

• All Tracks

•Disc List

• Artist List

•Genre List

Tip

The List Mode can be used with the Function List menu even when the list is displayed.

continued

Other Operations

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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected.

No Device There is no device connected

to the adapter.

No Audio No audio file was found.

Loading The data is being read.

No Server* There is no server connected.

No Track* No track was found.

No Item* No item was found.

Connecting* Connecting to the server.

Configuring* The network is setting up.

Warning* Check the display of the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Party Mode* The unit is currently in party

mode “Guest”.

Searching* Searching the server.

* TDM-NC1 only.

Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

NIGHT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

3-4

HOME

TUNING TUNING

1 Choose the item you want to

name.

You can name the following items.

• Auto Calibration position (page 44)

• Inputs (page 50)

• Preset stations (page 74)

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “Name Input”, then

press .

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a

character, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

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Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/

TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

Audio input modes

•AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

•COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

•OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

•ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When DMPORT input is selected, “------” appears

on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the DMPORT input, then set the audio input mode.

• When “Analog Direct” is being used, or the multi

channel input is selected, audio input is automatically set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.

Other Operations

HOME

1 Press the input button.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display window.

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Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player. Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2,3,5

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input”, then press or b.

3 Press V/v to select the input

name you want to assign.

4 Press OPTIONS, then select

“Input Assign”.

HOME

TUNING TUNING

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to

enter the setting.

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Input name VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT MD/

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

COMPONENT 1 aaaaaaaa COMPONENT 2 aaaaaaaa COMPONENT 3 aaaaaaaa COMPOSITE aaaaa ––– NONE – – – – – aaa VIDEO 1 OPT aaaa – aa – SAT OPT – aaaaaa – DVD COAX aaaaaa –– SA-CD COAX aaa – aaa – ANALOG aaaaaaa –

SA-CD/CDMULTI

TAPE

Notes

• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

Other Operations

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Changing the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected name t Sound field currently applied t Vo l u m e t Stream information

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station namea) t Frequency t Program Type indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied

t Radio Text indicationb) t

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

HOME

t Original input

GUI MODE

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 74, 104). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

During RDS reception only (Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only) (page 75).

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE” is shown on the display window. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

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About the indicators on the display window

Name Function

A SW Lights up when subwoofer

is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.

B LFE Lights up when the disc

being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback.

C COAX Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX” (page 87).

Name Function

D OPT Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT” (page 87).

E ; D/

; D EX/ ; D+/ ; TrueHD

“; D” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. “; D EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals. “; D+” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Plus signals. “; TrueHD” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 87).

F Neural-THX Lights up when the receiver

applies Neural-THX processing to input signals.

Other Operations

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Name Function

G DTS/

DTS-ES/ DTS 96/24

“DTS” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. “DTS-ES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96/24 (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 set to “AUTO” (page 87).

H D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic

range compression is activated.

I SP A/SP B/

SP A+B

Lights up according to the speaker system used (page 44). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

J Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc.

Note

“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only.

K SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

timer is activated.

L A.DIRECT Lights up when the receiver

is processing Analog Direct signals.

M MEM Lights up when a memory

function, such as Preset Memory etc., is activated.

Name Function

N ; 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 decoder is activated. “; PL IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx decoder is activated. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are not connected and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

O BI-AMP Lights up when BI-AMP

Speaker setting is set to “ON”.

P EQ Lights up when the

equalizer is activated.

Q NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoding is activated.

R DTS-HD

MSTR/ DTS-HD HI RES

“DTS-HD MSTR” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD Master Audio signals. “DTS-HD HI RES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD High Resolution signals.

S LPCM Lights up when Linear

PCM signals are detected.

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Name Function

T ANALOG Lights up when

– INPUT MODE is set to

“AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI jacks.

– INPUT MODE is set to

“ANALOG”.

– the “Analog Direct” is

being used.

U DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and “DMPORT” is selected.

V MULTI IN Lights up when multi

channel input is selected.

W HDMI Lights up when the receiver

recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.

Name Function

wf Playback

channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker

settings). L R C SL SR S

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components

obtained by Pro Logic

processing) SBL SBR SB

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the

surround back components

obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

When Speaker Pattern is set

to “3/0.1” (page 99)

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

Other Operations

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Using the sleep timer

Recording using the

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

SLEEP

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

HOME

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows:

When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be cancelled.

receiver

You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/

TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.DIRECT

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.

A.F.D.

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level.

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4 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

• The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.

Recording onto a recording media

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the component for

playing.

For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the recording component (connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack) for recording.

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.

• The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.

• Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording).

• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.

Using a bi-amplifier connection

If you are not using surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection.

To connect speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Connect the terminals on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals, and connect the terminals on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers. Not doing so may cause the receiver to malfunction.

Front speaker

(L)

Other Operations

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To set up speakers

Set “Bi-AMP Speaker” to “ON” in the Speaker settings menu. The same signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A jacks can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals by setting “Bi-AMP Speaker” to “ON”.

Notes

• You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks for a bi-amplifier connection.

• When you use the Auto Calibration function, make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform Auto Calibration.

• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.

• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS terminals.

Operating without connecting to the TV

You can operate this receiver using the display even if you do not use a GUI when a TV monitor is not connected.

Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display window, the menu is set to display on the TV screen using a GUI.

Navigating through menus on the display

THEATRE

SHIFT

123

VIDEO 1

456

DVD TV

789

MD/

MD/ TAPE

TAPE

-/--

PHONO

CLEAR/>10

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

VIDEO 2

SAT

SA-CD/

0/10

MULTI IN

AMPTV

TUNER

ENT/MEM

DMPORT

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

3-8

HOME

2 1 Press AMP. 2 Press MENU.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

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4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

6 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

8 Press to enter the setting.

To return to the previous display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Other Operations

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 96.

Menu [Display window]

Auto Calibration settings [<AUTO CAL>]

Level settings [<LEVEL>]

Parameters [Display window]

Auto Calibration start [A.CAL START]

Calibration type [CAL TYPE] FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,

Position [POSITION] POS 1, POS 2, POS 3 POS

Naming inputs [NAME IN]

Tes t to n e [TEST TONE]

Phase noise [P. NOISE]

Phase audio [P. AUDIO]

Front left speaker level [FL LEVEL]

Front right speaker level [FR LEVEL]

Center speaker level [CNT LEVEL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LEVEL]

Surround right speaker level [SR LEVEL]

Surround back speaker level [SB LEVEL]

Surround back left speaker level [SBL LEVEL]

Surround back right speaker level [SBR LEVEL]

Subwoofer level [SW LEVEL]

Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE]

Settings Initial

FRONT REF, OFF

OFF, AUTO xxx

OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR

FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

CNT –20.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SL –20.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SR –20.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SB –20.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SBL –20.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SBR –20.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

SW –20.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB (0.5 dB step)

COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP. AUTO, COMP. O FF

, FIX xxx

setting

FULL FLAT

OFF

FL 0 dB

FR 0 dB

CNT 0 dB

SL 0 dB

SR 0 dB

SB 0 dB

SBL 0 dB

SBR 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. AUTO

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Menu [Display window]

Speaker settings [<SPEAKER>]

Parameters [Display window]

Speaker pattern [SP PATTERN]

Front speakers [FRT SP]

Center speaker [CNT SP]

Surround speakers [SUR SP]

Bi-amplifier [BI-AMP SP]

Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.]

Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.]

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

Surround back speaker distance [SB DIST.]

Surround back left speaker distance [SBL DIST.]

Surround back right speaker distance [SBR DIST.]

Subwoofer distance [SW DIST.]

Distance unit

[DIST. UNIT]

Front speakers crossover frequency

[FRT CROSS]

Center speaker crossover frequency

[CNT CROSS]

Surround speakers crossover frequency

[SUR CROSS]

Speaker Impedance [SP IMP.]

Settings Initial

setting

3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1,

3/4.1 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1, 2/0

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

ON, OFF OFF

FL 1.0 m to FL 10.0 m (FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

FR 1.0 m to FR 10.0 m (FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

CNT 1.0 m to CNT 10.0 m (CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SL 1.0 m to SL 10.0 m (SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SR 1.0 m to SR 10.0 m (SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SB 1.0 m to SB 10.0 m (SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SBL 1.0 m to SBL 10.0 m (SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SBR 1.0 m to SBR 10.0 m (SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

SW 1.0 m to SW 10.0 m (SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)

FL 3 m

(9’10”)

FR 3 m

(9’10”)

CNT

3 m

(9’10”)

SL 3 m

(9’10”)

SR 3 m

(9’10”)

SB 3 m

(9’10”)

SBL 3 m

(9’10”)

SBR 3 m

(9’10”)

SW 3 m

(9’10”)

METER, FEET METER

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz step)

CROSS

120 Hz

CROSS

120 Hz

CROSS

120 Hz

8 ohms, 4 ohms 8 ohms

Other Operations

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Menu [Display window]

Surround settings [<SURROUND>]

EQ settings [<EQ>]

Tuner settings [<TUNER>]

Audio settings [<AUDIO>]

Parameters

Settings Initial

[Display window]

Sound field selection [S.F. SELECT]

Enhanced surround mode [E.SUR MODE]

Effect level [EFFECT]

Front speakers bass level [FRT BASS]

Front speakers treble level [FRT TREBLE]

Center speaker bass level [CNT BASS]

Center speaker treble level [CNT TREBLE]

Surround speakers bass level [SUR BASS]

Surround speakers treble level [SUR TREBLE]

FM station receiving mode

PLII, PLIIx, NEO6 CIN, NEO6 MUS, NEURAL-THX

EFCT. 150%, EFCT. 100%, EFCT. 80%, EFCT. 50%

FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB (1 dB step)

FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB (1 dB step)

CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB (1 dB step)

CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB (1 dB step)

STEREO, MONO STEREO

[FM MODE]

Naming preset stations [NAME IN]

Synchronizes audio with video output

0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms step)

[A/V SYNC]

Digital broadcast language

MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN selection [DUAL MONO]

Digital audio input decoding

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. priority [DEC. PRIO]

Digital audio input assignment [A. ASSIGN]

VIDEO 1? b VIDEO 1 OPT, SAT OPT, DVD COAX,

VIDEO 2? b

SA-CD COAX, ANALOG

BD? b

DVD? b

SAT? b

MD/TAPE? b

SA-CD/CD? b

setting

PLIIx

EFCT. 100%

FRT B. 0 dB

FRT T. 0 dB

CNT B. 0 dB

CNT T. 0 dB

SUR B. 0 dB

SUR T. 0 dB

0 ms

AUTO

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Sony 3-289-204-42-3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing the speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3: Connecting the TV

4a: Connecting the audio components

4b: Connecting the video components

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

8: Setting the speakers

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc

Enjoying video games

Watching video

Amplifier Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

Adjusting the equalizer

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync

Preparing Control for HDMI function

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (DMPORT)

Naming inputs

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

Changing the display

Using the sleep timer

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Operating without connecting to the TV