Sony HT-5100D, HT-1300D Operating Instructions

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4-235-739-12(1)

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE575

STR-K502

2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING

Precautions

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-DE575/K502

Serial No.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

For customers in the United States and Canada

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Don't throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

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.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the receiver with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the receiver.

To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not place vases on the receiver.

On power sources

Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.

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

If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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 buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

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

Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises accordingly. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

2

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE575 and STR-K502. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE575 and the remote commander RM-U305 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE575 only”.

About area codes

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

ERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

CENTER

FRONT

R L

R L

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code

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

Conventions

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

The following icon is used in this manual:

zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

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

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.

All rights reserved.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

Video Component Hookups

7

Digital Component Hookups

8

MULTI CH IN Hookups 9

 

Other Hookups 10

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

11

 

Speaker System Hookup

12

 

Performing Initial Setup Operations 14

Multi Channel Surround Setup

15

Before You Use Your Receiver

19

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic

Operations 21

 

 

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying Surround Sound 25

Selecting a Sound Field 26

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 30

Customizing Sound Fields 32

Receiving Broadcasts 36

Direct Tuning 38

Automatic Tuning 38

Preset Tuning 39

Other Operations 40

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 41 Recording 41

Using the Sleep Timer 42

Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 43

Additional Information 44

Troubleshooting 44

Specifications 46

Glossary 48

Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP

buttons 49

Remote Button Description 50

Index 58

3

Hooking Up the Components

This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver:

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Models of area code U only

Remote commander RM-U305 (remote) (1)

Models of area code CA only

Remote commander RM-PP505 (remote) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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z When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

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 expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

Before you get started

Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

4

Antenna Hookups

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

To the

AM loop antenna

AM terminals

 

 

FM wire antenna

FM 75COAXIAL terminal

 

 

Notes on antenna hookups

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.

z If you have poor FM reception

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

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

AM

75

Ground wire

FM

 

COAXIAL

(not supplied)

 

 

To ground

Important

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

Up Hooking Components the

5

Up Hooking Components the

Audio Component Hookups

MD/TAPE deck

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE LINE

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ç

 

ç

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

LINE

L

R

CD player

Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a

To the

 

 

CD player

CD jacks

 

 

MD deck or Tape deck

MD/TAPE jacks

 

 

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L)

White (L)

Red (R)

Red (R)

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

SURROUND

CENTER

 

FRONT

R

L

 

R

L

R

L

 

R

L

6

Video Component Hookups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required cords

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the appropriate jacks on the components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow (video)

Yellow (video)

TV or satellite tuner

DVD or LD player

TV monitor

White (L/audio)

White (L/audio)

 

 

OUTPUT

 

OUTPUT

 

* S-VIDEO

INPUT

* S-VIDEO

Red (R/audio)

Red (R/audio)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

 

 

R L

OUT

R L

OUT

 

IN

 

 

 

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

Yellow

Yellow

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

DVD/LD

 

IN

 

 

TV/SAT

AM

MONITOR

IN

 

 

 

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

DVD/LD

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ç

ç

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

* STR-DE575 only.

Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a

To the

TV or satellite tuner

TV/SAT jacks

 

 

VCR

VIDEO jacks

 

 

DVD or LD player

DVD/LD jacks

 

 

TV monitor

MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

 

 

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks

Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks. (STR-DE575 only)

Up Hooking Components the

7

Up Hooking Components the

Digital Component Hookups

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).

 

DVD or LD

 

TV or Satellite

player (etc.)*

 

tuner

 

OUTPUT

 

OUTPUT

 

VIDEO

 

VIDEO

 

OUT

 

OUT

 

AUDIO

 

AUDIO

 

OUT

 

OUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

L

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

 

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

R

 

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required cords

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black Black

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (video)

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Note

The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz** (**DVD/LD only).

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

SURROUND

CENTER

 

FRONT

R

L

 

R

L

R

L

 

R

L

*When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. It is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.

Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator

Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups.

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

DIGITAL

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD IN

? / 1

 

 

 

 

 

MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

 

VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT

LD player

DOLBY DIGITAL

RF demodulator

(COAXIAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT MODE

 

RF OUT

 

or (OPTICAL)

SPEAKERS DISPLAY

 

 

SURR LEVEL

SET UP

CINEMA STUDIO EX

 

 

 

 

 

PRESET

 

EQ

NAME

EQUALIZER

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

– TUNING + – TUNING +

 

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM

AM

 

 

SOUND FIELD

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

A.F.D. MODE

2CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

Note

When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (8on page 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”

8

Sony HT-5100D, HT-1300D Operating Instructions

MULTI CH IN Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups.

DVD player,

Multichannel decoder, etc.

MULTI CH OUTPUT

SURROUND FRONT

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the MULTI CH IN FRONT and SURROUND jacks

White (L)

White (L)

Red (R)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the MULTI CH IN CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks

Black Black

Video cord (not supplied)

One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)

Yellow Yellow

Note

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder.

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

SURROUND

CENTER

 

FRONT

R

L

 

R

L

R

L

 

R

L

Example of a DVD player hookup using the MULTI CH IN jacks

VIDEO OUT

MULTI CH IN

 

? / 1

DVD player

SPEAKERS DISPLAY

 

DIMMER

 

PHONES

Note

See page 12 for details on speaker system hookup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Speaker (L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Speaker (R)

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

SPEAKERS

Surround Speaker (L)

 

 

 

 

IN VIDEO etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

Surround Speaker (R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX

 

 

 

 

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

 

VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

SURROUND/CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

Center Speaker

 

 

 

SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND FIELD

MULTI CH IN

 

PRESET

 

EQ

 

NAME

CINEMA STUDIO EX

EQUALIZER

 

 

– TUNING + – TUNING +

 

 

A

B

C

SUB WOOFER

 

MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM

AM

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

 

 

A.F.D. MODE

2CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

Active Woofer

Up Hooking Components the

9

Up Hooking Components the

Other Hookups

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L)

Red (R)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

L

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

SURROUND

CENTER

 

FRONT

R

L

 

R

L

R L R L

White (L)

Red (R)

AC power cord

OUTPUT

To a wall outlet

 

LINE

 

CD player, tape deck,

MD deck, etc.

AUX AUDIO IN hookup

If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO)

Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the AUX AUDIO IN jack on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.

Connecting the AC power cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:

Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 12).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver’s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start.

10

Hooking Up

and Setting Up

the Speaker

System

This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jog dial

 

 

 

 

 

? / 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

 

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD/TAPE

CD

TUNER

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

SPEAKERS

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESET

 

 

 

 

EQ

 

NAME

CINEMA STUDIO EX

EQUALIZER

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

TUNING

TUNING

 

 

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

MEMORY

SHIFT

FM MODE

FM

AM

 

 

 

SOUND FIELD

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.F.D.

MODE

2CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

Cursor buttons

Brief descriptions of buttons and control

used to set up the speaker system

SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances.

Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button.

Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

11

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

Speaker System Hookup

Required cords

Speaker cords (not supplied)

One for each front, surround, and center speaker

(+)

 

 

 

 

 

(+)

 

 

 

 

Front speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(–)

 

 

 

 

 

(–)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

}

]

}

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One for an active woofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black

 

 

 

 

 

Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

 

 

DVD/LD

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

R

L

 

 

R

 

R

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

AUX

CD

MD/TAPE

VIDEO

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

}

]

}

]

}

]

IN

Active sub woofer

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

Center speaker

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the

To the

 

 

Front speakers (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT terminals

 

 

Surround speakers (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals

 

 

Center speaker (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS CENTER terminals

 

 

Active sub woofer

SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack

 

 

Notes on speaker system hookup

Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

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

12

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end 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, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 18.

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 whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

13

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

Performing Initial Setup Operations

Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

Clearing the receiver’s memory

Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on.

1/u

? / 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

 

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD/TAPE

CD

TUNER

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

SPEAKERS

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESET

 

 

 

 

EQ

 

NAME

CINEMA STUDIO EX

EQUALIZER

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

TUNING

TUNING

 

 

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

MEMORY

SHIFT

FM MODE

FM

AM

 

 

 

SOUND FIELD

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.F.D.

MODE

2CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

1Turn off the receiver.

2Hold down ?/1 for four seconds.

The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:

All preset stations are reset or cleared.

All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

All index names (of preset stations and program sources) are cleared.

All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings.

The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.

Performing initial setup operations

Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. You can set the following items. For details on how to adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses.

Speaker size and placement (page 15).

Speaker distance (page 17).

Select the MULTI CH IN video signal (page 43).

Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 43).

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display:

“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU”

To cancel the demonstration

Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.

Notes

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on this page.

There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated.

You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed. To cancel demonstration after the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to activate the demonstration again. Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed.

14

Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)

You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing surround speakers to your side

B

A A

45°

C

C

 

90°

20°

When placing the surround speakers behind you

B

A A

45°

C

C

90°

20°

Note

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

Specifying the speaker parameters

1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2Press SET UP.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.

The setting is stored automatically.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker

Choose NORM. SP. if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO SP. if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM. SP., you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP., the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:

Speakers

Settings

Front

SMALL

 

 

Center

SMALL

 

 

Surround

SMALL

 

 

Woofer

YES

 

 

You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.

For STR-K502, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. according to the supplied speaker system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP. to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.

The setting for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. When you use Micro Satellite speaker and the speaker size is set to LARGE, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.

For STR-DE575, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to NORM. SP.

The following speaker size setup is applicable for NORM. SP.

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

15

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

Multi Channel Surround Setup

x Front speaker size ( L R )

Initial setting : LARGE

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

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.

When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

p Center speaker size ( C )

Initial setting : LARGE

If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *1

If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2

p Surround speaker size ( SL SR )

Initial setting : LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

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

If you do not connect surround speakers, select “NO”.*3

z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes

*1 NORMAL

*2 PHANTOM

*3 3 STEREO

z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer see page 34.

x Surround speaker position ( SL SR )*

Initial setting : PL. BEHD.

This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

Select “PL. SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

Select “PL. MID” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

Select “PL. BEHD.” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section C.

This setting only effects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.

 

90°

 

A

60°

A

 

 

B

30° B

 

CC

20°

*These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size” is set to “NO”.

16

x Surround speaker height (SLSR)*

Initial setting : HGT. LOW

This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

Select “HGT. LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

Select “HGT. HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

This setting only affects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.

B B

60

AA

30

*These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size“ is set to “NO”.

z About the surround speaker position (PL. SIDE, PL. MID and PL. BEHD.)

This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “PL. BEHD” or “PL. MID” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound from the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

xSub woofer selection

Initial setting : S.W. YES

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. YES”.

• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

xFront speaker distance ( L R )

Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet

Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 15).

Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).

If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x Center speaker distance ( C )

Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet

Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.

Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to your listening position (B on page 15).

Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

x Surround speaker distance (SLSR)

Initial setting : DIST. 3.5 m (3.5 meter) 11 feet

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround (left or right) speaker.

Surround speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer to your listening position (C on page 15).

Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

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Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

Multi Channel Surround Setup

z About speaker distances

This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)

Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.

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

3Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the front balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 33).

To adjust the balance of the surround right and surround left speakers, use the surround balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 33).

To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU </> to select the center parameter. Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.

To adjust the volume level of the surround speaker, press MENU </> to select the surround parameter. Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.

4Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off the test tone.

Note

The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN.

z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time

Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

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