Sony AVD-S10 User Manual 2

4-240-874-11(2)

Super Audio CD/ DVD RECEIVER

Operating Instructions

AVD-S10

WARNING Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The label is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution label is located inside the receiver.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the Compact AV System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Super Audio CD/DVD receiver. Before operating this receiver, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the receiver.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the receiver. The receiver is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top surface are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

• Do not place the receiver on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the receiver in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On operation

• If the receiver is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the receiver. Should this occur, the receiver may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the receiver turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the receiver, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• For power saving purposes, the receiver can be completely turned off by the POWER button on the main unit. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the receiver is completely off.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s colour

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This receiver is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Table of Contents

WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2

Welcome!........................................................................................................... 2

Precautions........................................................................................................ 3

About this Manual .............................................................................................. 6

This receiver Can Play the Following Discs ....................................................... 6

Notes about the Discs........................................................................................ 8

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 9

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) .............................................. 13

Getting Started................................................................ 15

Quick Overview................................................................................................ 15

Unpacking........................................................................................................ 15

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 16

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup..................................................................... 16

Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 19

Step 3: TV Hookups ......................................................................................... 21

Step 4: Hooking Up the Receiver..................................................................... 22

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 23

Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 28

Playing Discs..................................................................30

Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 30

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 31

Using the DVD’s Menu ..................................................................................... 32

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 33

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) ......................................... 34

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 36

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 36

Searching for a Scene .......................................................38

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 38

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene ............................................. 39

Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 41

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display.... 41

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 42

Sound Adjustments...........................................................44

Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 44

Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Format Decode) ............ 46

Enjoying Surround Sound................................................................................ 46

Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo)........................................... 50

Adjusting the level parameters......................................................................... 50

Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 51

Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 51

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 52

Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) .................................................. 53

Using Various Additional Functions .......................................54

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 54

Other Operations .............................................................59

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 59

Watching the Video or other Unit ..................................................................... 60

Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 61

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)............................................................... 62

Naming Preset Stations ................................................................................... 62

Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 64

Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 64

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)............. 65

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)..................................................... 66

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................... 67

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 68

Additional Information....................................................... 72

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 72

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear on the front panel

display)....................................................................................................... 75

Glossary .......................................................................................................... 75

Specifications................................................................................................... 78

Language Code List......................................................................................... 80

DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 81

Index ................................................................................................................ 82

About this Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The icons used in this manual are explained below:

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Functions available in Super Audio CD and Audio CD mode

Functions available in CD mode

More convenient features

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

This receiver Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest sections of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 33), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

DVD structure

VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure

Disc

Title

Chapter

Disc

Track

Index

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This receiver conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver.

2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

You can

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver.

1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc.

Region code

Your receiver has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code.

DVDs labelled receiver. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

will also play on this

Examples of discs that the receiver cannot play

The receiver cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD

formatted CD-Rs

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• A DVD with a different region code (page

7, 77).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane

tape, or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this receiver depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this receiver plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

STANDBY

POWER

DISPLAY

– +

PRESET

SOUND FIELD BAND

– +

FUNCTION

VOLUME

PHONES

1 POWER switch (30) 2 STANDBY indicator (30) 3 Disc tray (30) 4 A (open/close) (30) 5 H (play) (30) 6 X (pause) (31) 7 x (stop) (30) 8 ./>, PRESET +/– (28, 31)

9 VOLUME control (30) q; PHONES jack (30) qa FUNCTION (60) qs BAND (28) qd SOUND FIELD +/– (46) qf DISPLAY (61) qg Front panel display (10)

(remote sensor) (16)

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Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Current surround format

ALL

PRO

DIGITAL

NTSC PBC ANGLE

Playing status

DISC1SAUTO

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S

LOGIC

FM AM

Current chapter number

Current sound

REPEAT 1

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

Lights up when you can change the angle

Current title number

Playing time

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or VIDEO CD

Current index number (The index indicator does not appear

Playing status

ALL

DISC1SAUTO

DIGITAL

NTSC PBC ANGLE

PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)

FM AM

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S

Current track number Current play modeLights up during

during Super Audio CD playback.)

When listening to the radio

Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect

ALL

DISC1SAUTO

PRO

LOGIC

DIGITAL

NTSC PBC ANGLE

Current band

FM AM

TITLE TRACK

CHAPTER

INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S

Current station

Playing time

Current play mode

Current sound

REPEAT 1

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

REPEAT 1

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

Rear Panel

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EURO AV

OPTICAL

OPTICAL 12

(CD ONLY)

DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

75Ω

ANT

OUT

ANALOG

1 AM antenna (19) 2 T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack

(21)

3 t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO)

jack (22)

4 SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack (17)

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

+–+–+

–

5 SPEAKERS jacks (17) 6 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1/2 jacks 7 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL (CD ONLY)

jack

8 ANALOG IN/OUT L/R jacks 9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (20)

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Remote

Note

This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.

1 RM SET UP (59) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (30) 3 BAND (28) 4 FUNCTION (60) 5 MEMORY (28) 6 NAME (63) 7 PLAY MODE (34) 8 REPEAT (37) 9 Number buttons (32) 0 ./>, PRESET +/– (28, 31) qa H (play) (30) qs X (pause) (31) qd DVD TOP MENU (32) qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (24) qg DVD DISPLAY (13, 36) qh TV CH +/– (60) qj TV VOL +/– (60) qk TV [/1 (on/standby) (60) ql [/1 (on/standby) (30) w; STEREO/MONO (61) wa DISPLAY (61) ws SOUND FIELD +/– (46) wd TIME (41) wf DIMMER (27) wg AUDIO (44) wh ANGLE (51) wj SUBTITLE (52) wk ENTER wl CLEAR (35) e; m/M (28, 38) ea x (stop) (30) es MUTING (31) ed DVD MENU (32) ef VOLUME +/– (30) eg O RETURN (33) eh TV/VIDEO (60) ej AMP MENU (24) ek DVD SETUP (64) el WIDE (60)

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

Control Menu

Total number of titles or tracks recorded

Current playing title number (Video CD/ Super Audio CD/CD: track number)

Current playing chapter number (Video CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF

1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

List of Control Menu Items

TITLE (DVD only) (page 39)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) (page 39)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 39)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page

39)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 39)

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 39)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 39)

TIME/TEXT (page 40)

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

) )

ENTER RETURN

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting

Options

Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD) to be played.

Selects the index (Super Audio CD/CD) to be played.

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD or the Super Audio CD/ CD text.

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52)

AUDIO (page 44) SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page

ANGLE (DVD only) (page 51) REPEAT (page 36)

Changes the audio setting. Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language. Changes the angle. Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)

repeatedly, or one title/chapter/track repeatedly.

ADVANCED (DVD only)

(page 53)

CUSTOM PARENTAL

Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

CONTROL (page 54)

SETUP (page 64)

CUSTOM Setup By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

Control Menu display

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 53.)

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t when you select “REPEAT” unless

you set the REPEAT PLAY setting to “OFF.” The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed.

Getting Started

Quick Overview

This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new receiver right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to page 65. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to page 66.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• SCART (EURO AV) cord (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP10 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Getting Started

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the receiver using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

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

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

You can enjoy surround sound by connecting 5 speakers (front L/R speakers, centre speaker, rear L/R speakers) and active subwoofer to the receiver. If you do not connect 5 speakers and active subwoofer to the receiver, the receiver optimizes the surround signal depending on the number of connected speakers. When you connect 2 speakers to the receiver, connect the speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT L/R jacks.

Notes

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal: 3 to 3, # to #, L to L, and R to R jack.

• Use the high performance speakers.

• Use the same size and performance speakers for the front, centre, and rear speakers.

• To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (number, distance, level, etc.) on page

23.

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Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT L and R terminals Rear speakers SPEAKERS REAR L and R terminals Centre speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminal Subwoofer SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT terminal

Getting Started

COAXIAL

ANT

OUT

75Ω

ANALOG

+ –

Rear speaker (R)

EURO AV

OPTICAL

(CD ONLY)

DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN

+ –

Front speaker (R)

OPTICAL 12

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

+–+–+

–

+ –

Centre speaker

+ –

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer (active type)

+ –

Rear speaker (L)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 26. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Notes

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

• If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

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Step 2: Antenna Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

EURO AV

OPTICAL

OPTICAL 12

(CD ONLY)

DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

75Ω

ANT

OUT

ANALOG

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

+–+–+

–

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

–

Getting Started

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z If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna

System

COAXIAL

75Ω

Earth wire

(not supplied)

To earth

Note

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (supplied) and mains lead in the order (1 – 3) shown below. Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the receiver. Also, be sure to connect the mains lead last.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

• The receiver cannot output the S video signal.

• The receiver cannot output the audio signal of the connected TV. When you listen to the audio signal of the TV by using the connected speakers, input the audio signal of the TV from the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack.

Super Audio CD/DVD receiver

COAXIAL

ANT

EURO AV

OPTICAL

OUT

75Ω

ANALOG

(CD ONLY)

DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

+–+–+

–

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

+ –

Getting Started

To T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack

2 a mains lead

3 a mains lead

1 SCART (EURO AV) cord

(supplied)

To SCART (EURO AV) input

When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “VIDEO” or “RGB” (same as TV) under “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 67), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 66.

Step 4: Hooking Up the Receiver

Note

Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

Connecting the VCR to the receiver

Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) to the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack. Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

Super Audio CD/DVD receiver

COAXIAL

ANT

EURO AV

OPTICAL

OUT

75Ω

ANALOG

(CD ONLY)

DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN

To t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack

SCART (EURO AV) cord

(not supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

+–+–+

–

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

–

To SCART (EURO AV)

Notes

• Do not connect the receiver to a VCR. If you pass the receiver signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

• If you cannot view the pictures from a VCR through this receiver which is connected to a TV with RGB component jacks, set to t (Audio/Video) on your TV. When you select (RGB), the TV cannot receive the signal from the VCR.

• If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack.

• The SmartLink function may not work properly if your VCR is connected to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks on the receiver.

• When you connect the receiver to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the receiver automatically when you start playback or press any button except for POWER on the receiver or [/1 on the remote. In this case, press TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• The receiver does not output the S video signal.

• When you select “DVD” by pressing FUNCTION (page 60), the video signal and RGB signal do not output from the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack. Also, the receiver cannot output the S video signal.

• When you select “VIDEO” by pressing FUNCTION (page 60), the audio signal from the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal does not output from theT EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the receiver outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

Speaker Setup

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this receiver allows you to place the centre speaker up to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet) (A) from the listening position.

You can place the subwoofer in any position. You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room, etc.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side When the rear speakers are placed behind you

Getting Started

A A

45°

20°

90°

A A

45°

90°

20°

Note

Do not place the centre and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

Specifying the speaker parameters

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 68).

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C/X/x/c/ENTER

AMP MENU

To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display. 2 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.

• Items set in 9 SP. SETUP –Size of 5 speakers (front L/R, centre, rear L/R) –with or without the subwoofer –Distance of the front, rear, and centre speakers –Position and height of the rear speakers

3 Set the parameter using C/c.

The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in the receiver.

xSIZE

When you do not connect centre or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for F.SP., C.SP., R.SP., and S.W. The default settings are underlined.

• F.SP. (front speaker) LARGE: Normally select this.

– –SMALL: Select this if the small speakers are used for the front speaker.

• C.SP. (centre speaker)

LARGE: Normally select this.

– –SMALL: Select this if the small speaker is used for the centre speaker. –NO: Select this if no centre speaker is used.

• R.SP. (rear speakers) LARGE: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital

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Cinema Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 48) properly.

–SMALL: Select this if the small speakers are used for the rear speaker. Specify the position

and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 48) properly.

–NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used.

• S.W. (subwoofer)

YES: Select this if the subwoofer is used.

– –NO: Select this if no subwoofer is used.

xDISTANCE

You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

5 m (17 ft) (front speakers distance)

• F. D.

Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1.0 foot) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to

50.0 feet). 5 m (17 ft) (centre speaker distance)

• C. D. Centre speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1.0 foot) steps from the front speaker distance to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer to your listening position.

3.4 m (12 ft) (rear speakers distance)

• R. D. Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer to your listening position.

Note

If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the closest speaker.

Specifying the rear speaker position and height

If you select anything other than “NO” in “R.SP.,” specify the position and height of the rear speakers. The default settings are underlined.

Getting Started

Position diagram

• R. P. BEHIND Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section B.

• R. P. SIDE Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section A.

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Height diagram

• R. H. LOW Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D.

• R. H. HIGH Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C.

These parameters are not available when “R.SP.“ is set to “NO”.

To specify the balance and level of the speakers

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display. 2 Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to ON.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

3 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using X/x.

• Items adjusted in 9 LEVEL –Balance of the front and rear speakers –Volume level of the centre and rear speakers and subwoofer

4 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the

same using C/c. The adjusted value will appear on the front panel display.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters in 9 LEVEL.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the value disappears from the display and is stored in the receiver.

6 Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to OFF.

xBALANCE

You can vary the balance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

• F. ......I......

Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (You can adjust from centre, 6 steps left or right).

• R. ......I......

Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (You can adjust from centre, 6 steps left or right).

centre (front speakers)

centre (rear speakers)

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