Sony AVD-S50 User Manual

4-240-933-24(1)

Super Audio CD/ DVD RECEIVER

Operating instructions Mode d’emploi

AVD-S50

WARNING

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 bottom exterior.

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

Welcome!

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

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

• 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 receiver 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 system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

FRGB

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• 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

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 color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color 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!........................................................................................................... 3

Precautions........................................................................................................ 4

About this Manual .............................................................................................. 7

This receiver Can Play the Following Discs ....................................................... 7

Notes about the Discs........................................................................................ 9

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 10

Guide to the Control Menu Display.................................................................. 14

Getting Started ................................................................ 16

Quick Overview................................................................................................ 16

Unpacking........................................................................................................ 16

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 17

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup..................................................................... 17

Step 2: Antenna Hookups................................................................................ 20

Step 3: TV Hookups ......................................................................................... 22

Step 4: Hooking Up the Receiver..................................................................... 23

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 24

Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 29

Playing Discs .................................................................. 31

Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 31

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 32

Using the DVD’s Menu .................................................................................... 33

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 34

Playing an MP3 Audio Track............................................................................ 35

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 36

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)............................................................ 38

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 39

Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 40

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 40

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album ............................................. 41

Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 43

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display.... 43

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 44

continued

Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 46

Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 46

Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Decoding)...................... 48

Enjoying Surround Sound................................................................................ 48

Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo)........................................... 51

Adjusting the level parameters......................................................................... 51

Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 52

Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 52

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 53

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

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

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

Controlling the TV or satellite receiver with the Supplied Remote ................... 59

Using the Video or other Unit........................................................................... 61

Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 62

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)............................................................... 63

Naming Preset Stations ................................................................................... 63

Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 65

Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 65

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)............. 66

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)..................................................... 67

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................... 69

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 70

Additional Information ....................................................... 73

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 73

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)........... 77

Glossary .......................................................................................................... 77

Specifications................................................................................................... 80

Language Code List......................................................................................... 82

DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 83

Index ................................................................................................................ 84

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 for MP3* audio tracks

More convenient features

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

Functions available in CD mode

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.

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.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Album

Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.

• 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 or Super Audio CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 34), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

continued

Disc

DVD structure

VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure

MP3 structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Album

Track

Disc

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.

Examples of discs that the receiver cannot play

The receiver cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

*A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)

Do not load the following discs:

•A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 79).

•A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback

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.

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.

ALL

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.

will also play on this

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Notes about the Discs

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 with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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 center out.

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

This system can only play back a standard circle disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front Panel

DISPLAY

PHONES

1 POWER switch (31) 2 STANDBY indicator (31) 3 (remote sensor) (17) 4 Disc tray (31) 5 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

indicator

6 A (open/close) (31) 7 H (play) (31) 8 FUNCTION +/– (61)

FUNCTION

VOLUME

––+

PRESET

SOUND FIELD

2CH ST

AUTO DEC

MODE

9 VOLUME control (31, 72) 0 ./>, PRESET +/– (32) qa SOUND FIELD AUTO DEC/2CH ST/

MODE (48, 49, 51)

qs x (stop) (30, 31) qd X (pause) (32) qf Front panel display (11) qg DISPLAY (62) qh PHONES jack (31)

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Current play mode Current chapter number

DVD

Lights up when you can change the angle

Playing status

REPEAT1

ANGLE

TITLE CHAPTER H M S PCM

Current title number

Playing time

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3

Current index number

Current disc

SACD CD MP3

VIDEO CD

Lights up during MP3 playback

Current play mode

PROGRAM SHUFFLE

Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)

REPEAT1

PBC

Playing status Current track number

(The index indicator does not appear during Super Audio CD or MP3 playback.)

TRACK INDEX M S PCM

Playing time

Current sound

DIGITAL

PRO

Current surround format

DTS

LOGIC

Current sound

When listening to the radio

Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect

FM AM

Current band

TUNED MONO ST

Current station

MHz

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Rear Panel

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) EURO AV INPUT(FROM VIDEO)

OUT IN

ANALOG DIGITAL

OPTICAL1OPT IN2OPT IN3COAX IN

OUT

–

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

OUT

ANALOG

SUB

WOOFER

FRONTCENTER

1 AM antenna (20) 2 T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack

(22)

3 t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO)

jack (23)

4 SPEAKERS jacks (18) 5 SUB WOOFER (ANALOG OUT) jack

(18)

6 DIGITAL (COAX IN 3) jack 7 DIGITAL (OPT IN 2) jack 8 DIGITAL (OPT IN 1) jack 9 DIGITAL (OPTICAL OUT) jack 0 ANALOG IN/OUT L/R jacks qa FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (20)

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 TV [/1 (on/standby) (59) 3 BAND (29) 4 FUNCTION (61) 5 NAME (64) 6 SAT (61) 7 PLAY MODE (36) 8 REPEAT (39) 9 Number buttons (33) 0 ./>, CH +/– (29, 32) qa H (play) (31) qs X (pause) (32) qd TOP MENU/GUIDE (33) qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (25) qg DVD DISPLAY (14, 38) qh TV CH +/– (60) qj TV VOL +/– (60) qk AV [/1 (on/standby) (60) ql [/1 (on/standby) (31) w; STEREO/MONO (62) wa MEMORY (29) ws SOUND FIELD (48) wd DISPLAY (62) wf TIME (43) wg DIMMER wh AUDIO (46) wj ANGLE (52) wk SUBTITLE (53) wl ENTER (61) e; CLEAR (37) ea m/M (29, 40) es x (stop) (31) ed MUTING (32) ef AV MENU (33) eg VOLUME +/– (31, 72) eh O RETURN/EXIT (34) ej TV/VIDEO (60) ek AMP MENU (25) el DVD SETUP (65) r; WIDE (60)

Guide to the Control Menu Display

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

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

titles or tracks recorded

Disc name or disc type

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

Current playing title name

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

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

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

List of Control Menu Items

DISC

TITLE (DVD only) (page 41)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 41)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page

42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 41)

TRACK (Super Audio CD/ CD/MP3 only) (page 35, 41)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 42)

TIME (page 42)

SUBTITLE Select:

ENTER

Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the receiver.

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 album (MP3) to be played. Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/

MP3) to be played. Displays the index (Super Audio CD/CD).

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

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/

Changes the audio setting.

Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 46)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page

53) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52) PLAYMODE (page 38)

REPEAT (page 39)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

Changes the angle. Selects the play mode.

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.

CUSTOM PARENTAL

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

CONTROL (page 54)

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

Control Menu display

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 unless you set the REPEAT 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 the page 66. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 67.

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-SP50 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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

Getting Started

You can enjoy surround sound by connecting 5 speakers (front L/R speakers, center 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 offers the means to optimize 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, center, and rear speakers.

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

25.

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT L and R terminals Rear speakers SPEAKERS SURROUND L and R terminals Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminal Subwoofer SUBWOOFER ANALOG OUT terminal

EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) EURO AV INPUT(FROM VIDEO)

75Ω

COAXIAL

OUT IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG DIGITAL

OPTICAL1OPT IN2OPT IN3COAX IN

OUT

+–

–

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTER

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

OUT

ANALOG

SUB

WOOFER

+–

Rear speaker (R)

+–

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Subwoofer (active type)

+–

Front speaker (L)

+–

Rear speaker (L)

Note for connecting the speaker cords to the receiver

Remove about 10 mm of insulation at the end of the cord, then twist the exposed wires. Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the terminals, taking care to avoid mutual contact between the cords. Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speaker and receiver terminals.

10mm

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

Getting Started

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 27. 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.

• When connecting the stripped ends of the speaker cords, make sure the ends do not touch each other or neighbouring terminals.

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

EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) EURO AV INPUT(FROM VIDEO)

75Ω

COAXIAL

OUT IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG DIGITAL

OPTICAL1OPT IN2OPT IN3COAX IN

OUT

–

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

FM wire antenna

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.

• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white cord (A) to the other terminal.

OUT

ANALOG

SUB

WOOFER

FRONTCENTER

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

Receiver

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

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.

Getting Started

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 component 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

EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) EURO AV INPUT(FROM VIDEO)

75Ω

COAXIAL

OUT IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG DIGITAL

OPTICAL1OPT IN2OPT IN3COAX IN

OUT

–

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

OUT

ANALOG

SUB

WOOFER

FRONTCENTER

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 “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 68), 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 67.

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

EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) EURO AV INPUT(FROM VIDEO)

75Ω

COAXIAL

OUT IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG DIGITAL

SCART (EURO AV) cord

(not supplied)

OPTICAL1OPT IN2OPT IN3COAX IN

OUT

To t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack

–

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

VCR

To SCART (EURO AV)

IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω

OUT

ANALOG

SUB

WOOFER

FRONTCENTER

Getting Started

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 61), the video signal and RGB signal do not output from the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack. Also, the receiver cannot output the component video signal.

• When you select “VIDEO” by pressing FUNCTION (page 61), 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 color system, the receiver outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on the PAL color 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 center 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

A A

45°

20°

90°

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

A A

45°

90°

20°

Note

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

When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen

If speakers are installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.

If color irregularity occurs…

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity occurs again…

Place speakers farther away from the TV set.

If color irregularity still occurs after performing the above…

Make sure that no magnetic object is nearby speakers. Color irregularity may occur as a result of interaction between speakers and the magnetic object. Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand, healthcare devices, toys, etc.

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 70).

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, center, rear L/R) –with or without the center and rear L/R speakers and subwoofer –Distance of the front, rear, and center 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 disappears from the display and is stored in the receiver.

Getting Started

xSIZE

When you do not connect center or rear speakers or subwoofer, 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. (center speaker)

LARGE: Normally select this.

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

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

–

Cinema Surround modes in the 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 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 meters (1.0 foot) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to

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

• C. D. Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 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 meters (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.

Notes

• 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.

• The DISTANCE setting is available except for Super Audio CD playback.

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.

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.

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 center 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.

Getting Started

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 center, 6 steps left or right).

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

xLEVEL

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

• C. LEVEL ( Adjust the level of the center speaker (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

• R. LEVEL ( Adjust the level of the rear speakers (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

• S.W. LEV ( Adjust the level of the subwoofer (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

center (front speakers)

center (rear speakers)

0 dB) (center speaker level)

0 dB) (rear speakers level)

0 dB) (subwoofer level)

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• D.COMP. (Compressing the dynamic range of the sound) You can compress the dynamic range of the sound. Using this function, you can listen to sound at low volumes easily in the middle of the night. The compression function works only when you play a disc recorded with Dolby Digital.

OFF: Audio is played back as it was recorded.

– –ON: Audio is played back with the dynamic range compressed just as the recording engineer

intended.

Notes

• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use the VOLUME control.

Other AMP MENU settings

You can control the brightness of the front panel display, clear the preset stations and the station names, and set the speaker parameters back to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 CUSTOMIZE. Use X/x to select the following items.

xDIMMER

You can change the brightness of the front panel display (fluorescent tube and LED indicator) by two steps.

xMEMO. CLR.

• N (No): Skip back to previous menu.

• Y (Yes): If you select Y by pressing ENTER, “Really? N” and “Really? Y” appears. If you select “Really? Y,” by pressing ENTER, “ALL CLEAR!” is displayed and all settings such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset to their default settings.

This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. When the Sound Field is set to “AUTO DECODING*” or “NORMAL SURROUND,” you can select the type of decoding for 2 channel source. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. Use X/x to select the following items.

* The selected decoding mode is applied only when the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.

x2CH MODE

• PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II Movie): Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.

• PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II Music): Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.

• PRO LOGIC: Performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or MPEG format signals or Super Audio CD.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

BAND

CH +/–

ENTER

[/1

MEMORY

m/M

1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel

display.

Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.

2 Press and hold m or M until the frequency indication starts to change,

then release.

Scanning stops when the receiver tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo program) appear on the front panel display.

FM AM

TUNED ST

MHz

AUTO

Getting Started

3 Press MEMORY.

A preset number appears on the front panel display.

TUNED ST

4 Press CH + or – to select the preset number you want.

TUNED ST

MHz

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5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

TUNED ST

6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press m or M repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually.

To change the preset number

Start over from 1.

MHz

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