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4-244-183-71(1)
Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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. Serial No.
HT-DDW650
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, 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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
– 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 820-40 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.
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.
WARNING
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:
ENERGY STAR
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
®
is a U.S. registered
®
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder
hookups ........................................... 9
Video component hookups .................. 10
Digital component hookups ................. 11
Other hookups ..................................... 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 13
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15
Checking the connections .................... 20
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 21
Changing the display ........................... 22
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 32
Recording ............................................ 32
Adjustments using the SET UP
menu .............................................. 33
Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 34
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP65
Before you use your remote ................ 35
Remote button description ................... 35
Changing the factory setting of
an input selector button ................. 38
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 40
Troubleshooting ................................... 40
Specifications ...................................... 43
Tables of settings using the MAIN
MENU button ................................ 46
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ............................................... 47
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 23
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 23
Selecting a sound field ........................ 24
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 26
Customizing sound fields .................... 27
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 29
Automatic tuning ................................. 30
Preset tuning ........................................ 30
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About This Manual
The HT-DDW650 consists of:
– Receiver STR-K650P
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP75
• Center speaker SS-CNP75
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP85
Tip
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. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 35 – 39.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PP65
The >10/11 and 12 buttons on the remote are
not available.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that
are mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – L
A.F.D. (button/indicator) w; (23-
25)
CD 9 (21)
DIMMER 3 (22)
DISPLAY 2 (22, 42)
Display qa (22)
DVD 7 (21)
ENTER qg (32, 34)
FM MODE wf (29)
INPUT MODE qd (21)
IR (receptor) 4 (35, 42)
1784 0 qa qs523
M – O
MAIN MENU qf (16, 27, 28, 32,
33, 46)
MASTER VOLUME qs (19, 21,
40)
MD/TAPE 8 (21)
MEMORY wg (30)
MENU +/– qh (16, 27, 28, 32, 33,
46)
MENU </> qj (16, 27, 28, 32, 33,
46)
MOVIE (button/indicator) ql (24,
41)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qk (24,
25, 41)
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Illustration number
r
DISPLAY 2 (22, 42)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
P – Z
PHONES (jack) wh (21, 26, 41)
PRESET TUNING +/– ws (30, 31,
44)
TUNER FM/AM q; (21, 30, 31,
32)
TUNING +/– wd (29, 30)
VIDEO 1 5 (21)
VIDEO 2 6 (21)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) wa (23, 25,
28)
`/1 (power) 1 (15, 20, 28, 34,
44)
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – E are required when you hook up the components
(pages 8 – 11).
A Audio cord (supplied (1 only))
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (supplied (1 only))
Yellow
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord 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.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
E Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
Orange
F Component video cord (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Hooking Up the Components
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
CD
y
FM
IN OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
IN
DVDMD/TAPE
VIDEO 2
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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.
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
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Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
AA
ç
INOUT
ç
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
CD player
COAXIAL
L
R
A
OUTPUT
AM
y
FM
75Ω
IN OUT
CD
LINE
L
R
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
IN
DVDMD/TAPE
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
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DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder hookups
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
E
DVD IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
IN OUT
CD
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
IN
VIDEO 2
DVDMD/TAPE
VIDEO 1
A
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
WOOFER
RRL
OUT
SUB
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
RRL
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
L
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INPUT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
b
P
r
TV Monitor
CF
DVD & VCR
LINE
LINE
IN
OUT
OUT
(TO TV)
IN 1
R
AUDIO
L
RF
VIDEO
LINE OUT
AUDIO
DVD Only
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
r
L
R
Pb
COAXIAL
Y
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(FROM ANT.)
Note
If your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, you can use a component video cord (not supplied) to connect
the DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder to your TV.
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Video component hookups
If you are not going to hookup a DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder, you can hookup your video
components as shown below.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
OUT
R
B
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
CD
Ç
IN
y
FM
IN OUT
B
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
Satellite
tuner or
VCR
OUT
L
R
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 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 VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
IN
Ç
BB
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
DVDMD/TAPE
Ç
INOUT
L
R
VCR
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor
C
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Digital component hookups
If you are not going to hookup a DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder, you can hookup your digital
components as shown below.
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 fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Note
All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
Hooking Up the Components
Satellite tuner
or DVD player
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD player (etc.)
E
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
L
R
CD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
y
FM
75Ω
IN OUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
BD
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
IN
VIDEO 2
DVDMD/TAPE
B
L
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
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Other hookups
RRL
AC power cord
RRL
To a wall outlet
b
L
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
L
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 (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Active sub woofer
b
To a wall outlet
(Switch the power
(POWER) to off
before connecting
the power cord.)
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)
Ee
B
RRL
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
A
RRL
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
E
e
A
A
E
Center speaker Surround speaker
e
Surround speaker
E
(R)
A
e
A
E
(L)
continued
e
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Speaker system hookups (continued)
Tip
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom
of the speakers.
Notes
• Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
terminals.
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
2/3 inch. 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.
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, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
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.
Stripped cords are not fully attached and
are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
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 19.
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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.
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45°
90°
20°
B
CC
AA
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.
Performing initial setup
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 46. See pages
15–19 for speaker settings and page 33 for
other settings.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 20).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and
TONE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input selector and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names of input selectors and
preset stations.
• The master volume is set to “VOL
MIN”.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to
the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23
feet 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.). However, we
recommend that you place the surround
speakers behind you.
When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)
Sub woofer
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
Do not place the center speaker further away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
(wide room)
B
AA
45°
90°
20°
Sub woofer
CC
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-DDW650, the speaker size and the sub
woofer selection has been preset to “MICRO
SP.” (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the
supplied speaker system.
When you select “MICRO SP.”, the speaker
size and sub woofer selection has been
configurated as follows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you
select “MICRO SP.”.
If you change the speaker system, select
“NORM. SP.”. You can adjust the speaker size
and sub woofer selection when you select
“NORM. SP.” (page 18).
To select “NORM. SP.”, turn off the power,
then turn on again while pressing MAIN
MENU. (To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the
same procedure.)
Tip
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.”.
Caution
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers 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.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
2 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
L
R DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
C
DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
SL
SR DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
SL
SR PL. XXXX LOW
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x Front speaker distance (L R DIST.
XX ft.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 15).
x Center speaker distance (C DIST.
XX ft.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on
page 15).
x Surround speaker distance (SL
SR
DIST. XX ft.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a
distance 15 feet closer to your listening
position (C on page 15).
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
5 feet closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet
closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy 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 further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
3~6 feet 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 sound
stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Surround speaker placement (SL
SR
PL. XXXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “PL. HIGH” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.
B
A
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SL SR)” is set to “NO”.
B
60
A
30
continued
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Tip
The surround speaker placement parameter is
designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements 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 towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be as
effective.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections.
Therefore, we recommend that you playback 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 of the front
speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“PL. LOW” and then use the speaker distance
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain
proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system
other than the supplied one, be sure to
set the following parameters.
For details on “NORM. SP.” (Normal Speaker), see
page 16.
x Sub woofer selection (SW S.W. XXX)
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
x Front speaker size (L R XXXXX)
• 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 speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”).
• When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and
you cannot change this setting.
x Center speaker size (C XXXXX)
• 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.*
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
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x Surround speaker size (SL
XXXXX)
• 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
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is 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 BASS parameter in the TONE menu
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page
28.
“NO”.*
3
SR
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
2 Press T.TONE on the remote.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t
Sub woofer
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu, see page
27.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4 Press T.TONE again to turn off the test
tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Listening to the sub woofer
POWER indicator
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
POWER
First, turn down the volume on the receiver.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the program source.
1 Turn on the receiver and select the
program source.
2 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer
lights up in green.
3 Play the program source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the sub woofer
LEVEL
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Press the input selector button (e.g.,
CD or MD/TAPE) to select the
component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 40 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program source.
Note
Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.
Extraneous noise may be heard.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the component
Input Selector buttons
Press the input selector button to select the
component you want to use.
To select Press
DVD PLAYER/VIDEO DVD
CASSETTE RECORDER
(DVD mode)
DVD PLAYER/VIDEO VIDEO 1
CASSETTE RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)
Other VCR VIDEO 2
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE
CD player CD
Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM
Select To
OPT IN Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
ANALOG Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
Note
When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone,
sound field and effect level do not function.
MUTING
Press MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound. Press again to cancel the muting
function. The muting function is also canceled
when you turn the power on or turn the
MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.
Basic Operations
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
• After selecting DVD PLAYER/VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER, VCR or DVD
player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video
input to match the component you selected.
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO IN Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
COAX IN Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP” do
not light up in the display.
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Changing the display
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
However, when you press any button, the
display becomes the brightest setting
temporary.
DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* t
Frequency t Sound field applied to the band
or the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 32).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
input selector.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the surround parameter.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of your
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 15 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
Using only the front
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.
The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH ST.”
appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes
• No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly
to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
• When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
16), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose
“A.F.D. AUTO” mode so that you can take
advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct
bass signal.
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
Mode Decoding Mode
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic
PLII MOV
PLII MUS
Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
The A.F.D. indicator lights up.
This mode automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Dolby Pro Logic II
continued
Enjoying Surround Sound
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Enjoying higher fidelity sound
(continued)
Selecting a sound field
Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic )
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.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “DOLBY
PL”, “PL MOV” or “PL MUS”.
The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected
type of decoding is indicated in the display.
x DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic)
Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software
with multi channel surround audio signals is
played back according to the way it was
recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects (4 channels).
x PL MOV (Pro Logic 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.
x PL MUS (Pro Logic Music)
Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for the normal stereo
sources, such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
does not function for DTS format signals.
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Press To select
MOVIE C.ST.EX A DCS
C.ST.EX B DCS
C.ST.EX C DCS
MUSIC HALL
JAZZ
CONCERT
* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
*
*
*
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select
“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B” or “C.ST.EX C”.
The MOVIE indicator lights up and the
selected sound field is indicated in the display.
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x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current
sound field is indicated in the display.
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Enjoying Surround Sound
x CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
To turn the surround effect off
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO” or press 2CH.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
12 3 4 5 6
aa
DIGITALSP PRO LOGIC II
LCR
SW
LFE
SL SR
S
qaqs
1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
2 SP: Lights up when you turn on the receiver.
Note
Does not light up when you connect headphones
to the PHONES jack.
3 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
4 ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or
“PLII MUS”) is applied (page 24). However,
both indicators do not light up if the center
and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
“A.F.D. AUTO”, “DOLBY PL”, “PLII
MOV” or “PLII MUS” is selected.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding does not function for DTS format
signals.
5 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”
(page 21).
DTS
STEREOD.RANGECOAXOPT MONO
MEMORY
SLEEP
789q;
6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 29 – 31 for tuner operations.
7 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
8 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 27 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
9 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
0 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
qa LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and when the sound of the
LFE channel signal is actually being
reproduced.
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qs Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the
receiver adds reverberation based on the
source sound.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)).
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L
C R
SL SR
Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you
can customize the sound fields to suit your
particular listening situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
See the tables on page 47 for the parameters
available in each sound field.
Adjusting the level
parameters
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. You can also customize various
aspects of the current sound field. The settings
are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT.
parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings
are stored individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
3 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
4 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
L
R BAL. L/R XX BALANCE
CTR XXX dB 0 dB
SUR.L. XXX dB 0 dB
SUR.R. XXX dB 0 dB
S.W. XXX dB 0 dB
COMP. XXX OFF
D. RANGE
EFCT. XXX STD
continued
Enjoying Surround Sound
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 15 before you customize a
sound field.
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
Front balance (L R BAL. L/R XX)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Center level (CTR XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker.
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
speaker.
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
Dynamic range compressor (
COMP. XXX)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
• To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
Effect level (EFCT. XXX)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
D. RANGE
Adjusting the tone
parameters
The TONE menu contains parameters that lets
you adjust the tone of the front speakers for
optimum sound. The settings are applied to all
sound fields.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ TONE ”.
3 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
4 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
BASS XX dB 0 dB
TREB. XX dB 0 dB
Bass (BASS XX dB)
Lets you adjust the bass tone.
Treble (TREB. XX dB)
Lets you adjust the treble tone.
Note
When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other
small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer
(page 20) to reinforce the bass.
Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.
2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 35–39.
1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
bbbb
1 0 2 5 0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
bbb
1 3 5 0
4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another
station.
Tips
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
MODE again.
The tuning scale is:
FM: 100kHz
AM: 10 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 44).
Receiving Broadcasts
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
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Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
3 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
Presetting radio stations
1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or
Automatic Tuning (page 30).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number changes in the
corresponding number and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
Preset tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations”.
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
5 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tip
In step 4, you can also use the remote to select a
preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to
select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.
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Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 35–39.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
Receiving Broadcasts
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations
and program sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.
1 To name a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the
preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 31.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ NAME ”.
3 Create an index name by using MENU +
or MENU – and MENU or MENU :
Press MENU + or MENU – to select a
character, then press MENU to move the
cursor to the next position.
To insert a space
Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank
space appears in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press MENU or MENU repeatedly
until the character to be changed flashes,
then press MENU + or MENU – to select
the character you want.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
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Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the DVD you want to
record into the DVD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or
DVD. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
Note
Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
Adjustments using the
SET UP menu
The SET UP menu allows you to make the
following adjustments.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
2 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
DEC. XXXX PCM (for DVD),
AUTO (for VIDEO 2)
x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX)
Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.
• PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM)
and DVD. When used with media other than
CD or DVD, you may experience noise. If
this happens, switch to AUTO mode.
• AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD
sources. However, with audio CDs, you may
not be able to listen the very first moments of
each track.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings
above.
Other Operations
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Changing the command
mode of the receiver
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to
turn on the receiver.
“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.
Each time you repeat the procedure above,
the display changes as follows:
C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
Tip
The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Notes
• The command mode of the supplied remote is
“AV2” and you cannot change this setting.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the
remote is different, you cannot use the remote to
operate the receiver.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP65
You can use the remote RM-PP65 to operate
the components in your system. You can also
use this remote to operate the DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(SLV-D300P).
Before you use your
remote
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.
Tip
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.
Remote button
description
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
DVD VIDEO1
CD
1
4
7
0/10
.
SHIFT
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
ENTER/
EXECUTE
G
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1 Receiver
VIDEO1 Receiver To watch DVD
VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR.
DVD Receiver To watch DVD
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc
?/1
SYSTEM STANDBYSELECT
VIDEO2 MD/TAPE
TUNER 2CH
A.F.D.
ANT
MODE T.TONE
AUDIO
3
2
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
6
5
9
8
ENTER CLEAR
>10/11 12
SCAN/SLOW
y
Mm
>
ANT
D.TUNING
X
x
MENU/
MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
F
VOL
g
f
O
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
MAIN
VIDEO
MENU
WIDE SET UP
Turns the receiver on or off.
PLAYER/VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER (VIDEO
mode).
(VTR mode 3)
PLAYER/VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER (DVD
mode).
or audio tape.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP65
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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
CD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH ST. mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,
MODE Receiver Selects C.ST.EX A,
T.TONE Receiver Press to output test tone.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
V/v Receiver Select a menu item.
B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
SET UP
AV ?/1 TV/ Turns the audio and
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
CD player/ video components on or
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck
programs.
DOLBY PL, PLII MOV
and PLII MUS.
C.ST.EX B and
C.ST.EX C, HALL,
JAZZ and CONCERT.
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
in-mode.
receiver.
change the setting.
of the four cursor modes:
SET UP, LEVEL, TONE
and NAME.
Select the SETUP
MENU.
off.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
STANDBY TV/ and other Sony audio/
(Press
AV ?/1 CD player/
and ?/1
at the
same time)
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT”
0/10 button to preset radio
>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
AUDIO TV/ Changes the sound to
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects
CH/ preset stations.
D.SKIP +/–
Satellite tuner/
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck
CD player/ Select track numbers.
MD deck 0/10 selects track 10.
TV/ Select channel numbers.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)/
Satellite tuner
MD deck/ over 10.
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
TV/ Selects preset channels.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)/
Satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode)/
MD deck
video components.
station or tuning to
preset stations and with
“D.TUNING” for direct
tuning.
Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV
Sound.
changer only).
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Remote Operations Function
Button
ENTER TV/ After selecting a
ANT
./> CD player/ Skips tracks.
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
N CD player/ Starts play.
X CD player/ Pauses play or record.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)/
Satellite tuner/
MD deck/
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck/
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode)/
MD deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VIDEO mode)/
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck/
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck/
Tape deck
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
Selects output signal
from aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.
(forward or
backward).
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
(Also starts recording
with components in
record standby.)
Remote Operations Function
Button
x CD player/ Stops play.
DISPLAY TV/ Selects information
RETURN/
EXIT
CLEAR
SHUTTLE
SCAN/
SLOW y
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MENU/ Satellite tuner/ Displays menu.
AV MENU
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER/
MD deck/
Tape deck
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode)
Satellite Exits the menu.
tuner
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode) continuous play etc.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode)
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
displayed on the TV
screen.
Returns to the previous
menu.
Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
Change the playback
speed.
Play in slow motion.
Displays DVD title.
continued
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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
O
V/v/B/b Satellite tuner/ Selects a menu item.
ENTER/ Satellite tuner/ Press to enter the
EXECUTE
TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off.
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of
+/– the TV.
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV
TV/ TV Selects input signal: TV
VIDEO input or video input.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or MENU/AV MENU
on the remote before you use the remote to control
the satellite tuner and
CASSETTE RECORDER
• The >10/11 and 12 functions are not avaiable for set
operation.
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(DVD mode)
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVD PLAYER/VIDEO
.
Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.
selection.
channels.
mode.
Changing the factory
setting of an input
selector button
If the factory settings of the input selector
buttons do not match your system components,
you can change them. For example, if you have
a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,
you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your
tape deck.
Note that the settings of the DVD and VIDEO1
button cannot be changed.
1 Hold down the input selector button
whose input source you want to change
(for example, MD/TAPE).
2 Press the corresponding numeric
codes of the component you want to
assign to the input selector button (for
example, 25 – Tape deck B).
The following numeric codes are assigned
to select the input source:
To operate Code(s)
CD player 22
MD deck 23
Tape deck A 24
Tape deck B 25
VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 26
VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 27
TV (SONY) 01
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 30
DVD 21
Tuner 28 or 29
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS
respectively.
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to
control the Tape Deck B.
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To reset a button to its factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
To reset all the input selector
buttons to their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
Controlling other TVs with
the remote commander
The remote commander is pre-programmed to
control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in
the following table, set the appropriate
manufacturer’s code number.
1 Hold down TV ?/1 and enter your TV’s
code number using the number buttons.
Then release TV ?/1.
Now you can use the TV ?/1, VOL +/–,
CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons to
control your TV.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If there is more than one code number listed,
try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
TV Maker Code(s)
SONY 01
AKAI 04
AOC 04
CENTURION 12
CORONADO 03
CURTIS-MATHES 12
DAYTRON 12
EMERSON 03, 04, 14
FISHER 11
GENERAL ELECTRIC 06, 10
GOLD STAR 03, 04, 17
HITACHI 02, 03
J.C.PENNEY 04, 12
JVC 09
KMC 03
MAGNAVOX 03, 08, 12
MARANTZ 04, 13
MGA/MITSUBISHI 04, 12, 13, 17
NEC 04, 12
PANASONIC 06, 19
PHILCO 03, 04
PHILIPS 08
PIONEER 16
PORTLAND 03
QUASAR 06, 18
RADIO SHACK 05, 14
RCA 04, 10
SAMPO 12
SANYO 11
SCOTT 12
SEARS 07, 10, 11
SHARP 03, 05, 18
SYLVANIA 08, 12
TEKNIKA 03, 08, 14
TOSHIBA 07
WARDS 03, 04, 12
YORX 12
ZENITH 15
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP65
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote
commander, the code number may change. Set the
appropriate code number every time you replace the
batteries.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, 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 receiver 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 heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby
TV screen
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to
allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,
color irregularities may still be observed on certain
types of TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed...
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after
15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again...
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume
on 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.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 20 to verify that the connections are
correct.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at “VOL MIN”.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
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There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 21).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or / and surround
speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (pages 24).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 19).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 18).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• There is no sound output from the SUB
WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(page 47).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with input selector
button.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG” (page 21) before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog
MD/TAPE terminal.
continued
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting (continued)
The FM reception is poor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. 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.
Receiver
Outdoor FM antenna
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 30).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
ANTENNA
AM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
FM
To ground
Ground wire
(not supplied)
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input selector on the
receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
• The >10/11 and 12 buttons on the remote are not
available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
• Make sure you select AV2 as the command
mode of the receiver (page 34).
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input selector
on the remote.
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
than TV before operating the receiver or other
component.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the troubleshooting
guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 15). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 15
Customized sound fields page 28
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 70 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-K650P: 70 W + 70 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-K650P: FRONT1):80 W/ch
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2
Inputs (Analog)
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2
2) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone
bypassed).
3) Weighted network, input level.
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W/ch
10 Hz – 50 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and tone bypassed)
Sensitivity: 500 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N2): 96 dB
(A, 500 mV3))
Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial)
VIDEO 2 (Optical)
Outputs
MD/TAPE (OUT),
VIDEO 1
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER
Tone
Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Voltage: 500 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate Frequency
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo:
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
10.7 MHz
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
+0.5/–2 dB
Additional Information
continued
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Specifications (continued)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate Frequency
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
450 kHz
999 kHz)
Video section
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 175 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W
Dimensions 16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8
Mass (Approx.) 15 lb 14 oz
inches including
projecting parts and
controls
4)
4)
Speaker section
SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers
SS-CNP75 for center speaker
Speaker system Full range, magnetically
Speaker units 70 mm × 100 mm cone
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated Impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity (Maximum input
power)
Sensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 160 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d)
SS-MSP75
SS-CNP75
Mass
SS-MSP75 1 lb 13 oz
SS-CNP75 2 lb 4 oz
SA-WMSP85 for sub woofer
shielded
type
100 W
Approx.
inches
Approx.
inches
3 5/8 × 6 × 5
9 1/8 × 3 5/8 × 5
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz;
rated 100 watts, minimum RMS power, with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm cone type
Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass
magnetically shielded
reflex
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Continuous RMS power output
(6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)
Reproduction frequency range
High frequency cut-off frequency
Input LINE IN (input pin jacks)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 100 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 10 3/4 × 12 7/8 ×
Mass 22 lb 1 oz
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Speaker connecting cord, long (2)
Speaker connecting cord, short (3)
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)
Audio cord (1)
Video cord (1)
Coaxial digital cord (1)
Foot pads (speakers) (20)
Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size -AA) batteries (2)
Speakers
• Front speakers (2)
• Surround speakers (2)
• Center speaker (1)
• Sub woofer (1)
100 W
28 Hz – 200 Hz
150 Hz
15 3/4 inches including
front panel
Additional Information
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button
You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU / and MENU +/– buttons. The
tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press MAIN MENU Press MENU or MENU Press MENU + or MENU – to select Page
repeatedly to select to select
LEVEL
SET UP
TONE BASS XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step) 28
L
R BAL. L/R XX L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) 27
CTR XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.L. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.R. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX
D. RANGE
EFCT. XXX depends on the sound field
(MIN, STD, MAX)
SW
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1)YES, NO 16
L
R (FRONT) XXXXX
C
(CENTER) XXXXX
SL
SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1)LARGE, SMALL, NO
L
R DIST. XX ft. between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps)
C
DIST. XX ft. between L R DIST. and 5 feet
1)
1)
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL, NO
(1 foot steps)
SL
SR DIST. XX ft. between L R DIST. and 15 feet
(1 foot steps)
SL
SR PL. XXXX LOW, HIGH
DEC. XXXX AUTO, PCM 33
TREB. XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step)
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Only when you select “NORM. SP.”
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields.
< TONE >
BASS TREB.
2CH ST. zz
A.F.D. AUTO zz
DOLBY PL zz
PLII MOV zz
PLII MUS zz
C.ST.EX A zz
C.ST.EX B zz
C.ST.EX C zz
HALL zz
JAZZ zz
CONCERT zz
PCM 96K
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For
EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.
< LEVEL >
FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.W. D.RANGE EFCT.
BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP1)LEVEL
2CH ST. zz
A.F.D. AUTO zzzzz z
DOLBY PL zzzzz z
PLII MOV zzzzz z
PLII MUS zzzzz z
C.ST.EX A zzzzz zz
C.ST.EX B zzzzz zz
C.ST.EX C zzzzz zz
HALL zzzz z2)zz
JAZZ zzzz z2)zz
CONCERT zzzz z2)zz
PCM 96K z
1)
These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 27).
2)
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is
set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
signals.
Additional Information
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