Sony HT-DDW685, HT-DDW790 User Manual

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2-898-426-11(2)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

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.

Serial No.

HT-DDW790 HT-DDW685

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WARNING

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

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

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

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: – 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

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.

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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For customers in Europe

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

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

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW790 and HT-DDW685. In this manual, the HT-DDW685 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “HT-DDW685 only”.

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

The HT-DDW790 consists of:

• Receiver STR-K790

• Speaker system – Front speakers SS-MSP700 – Center speaker SS-CNP700 – Surround speakers SS-SRP700 – Sub woofer SS-WP700

The HT-DDW685 consists of:

• Receiver STR-K685

• Speaker system – Front speakers SS-MSP685 – Center speaker SS-CNP685 – Surround speakers SS-SRP685 – Sub woofer SS-WP685

About area codes

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

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTER

Area code

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

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

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

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are

registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Note for the supplied remote

(RM-AAU013)

The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

1: Installing speakers................................... 13

2: Connecting speakers ............................... 15

3: Connecting the audio/video components 16

4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 21

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 22

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 23

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE)........................... 26

Playback

Selecting a component ................................ 28

Listening/Watching a component................ 29

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus.......................... 31

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 34

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu)............... 35

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu) ........................................... 35

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 36

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 36

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 37 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu) .............. 39

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......40

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....42

Using only the front speakers and

sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)...................................... 45

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings.................................................... 45

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio .......................... 46

Presetting radio stations............................... 48

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........50

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operation

Naming inputs .............................................52

Changing the display ...................................52

Using the Sleep Timer .................................53

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments...................... 53

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................54

Precautions .................................................. 55

Troubleshooting...........................................57

Specifications .............................................. 60

Index.............................................. Back cover

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Getting Started

76 8

Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

?/1

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B DIMMER Press to adjust the

C SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

D 2CH Press to select 2CH

E Display The current status of the

F DISPLAY Press to select information

G AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

2 3 4

DIMMER SLEEP 2CH

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

qaqd

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 22, 29, 30, 45, 61).

brightness of the display.

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 53).

STEREO mode (page 45).

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7).

displayed on the display (page 51, 58).

Calibration function (page

24).

DISPLAY

AUTO CAL

INPUT SELECTOR

Name Function

H MASTER

VOLUME

I INPUT

SELECTOR

J Remote sensor Receives signals from

K MOVIE, MUSIC Press to select sound fields

L A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode

M PHONES jack Connects to a headphone

N VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/ AUTO CAL MIC jack

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29,

30).

Turn to select the input source to playback (page 28, 29, 30, 52).

remote commander.

(MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

42).

(page 40).

(page 57).

– Connects to the supplied

optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 23).

– To connect a portable

audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 17).

MASTER VOLUME

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About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5 6 87

LFE

LCR

SL S SR

;

PLII

PL OPT DTS MEMORY RDS ST

;

qs qa 9q;

Name Function

A SW Lights up when audio signal is

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C ; D Lights up when the receiver is

D ; PL/

; PLII

E OPT Lights up when VIDEO 2 input

output from the SUB WOOFER jack.

played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

decoding Dolby Digital signals. “; PL” lights up when the

receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PLII” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated.

is selected. However, “UNLOCK” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack.

Name Function

F DTS Lights up when the receiver is

G MEMORY Lights up when a memory

H Tuner

Indicators

I Preset

station

indicators

J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

K COAX Lights up when DVD input is

decoding DTS signals.

function, such as Name Input, Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is activated.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 46), etc.

Note

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

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 48.

compression is activated (page

34).

selected. However, “UNLOCK” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.

Getting Started

MONOD.RANGECOAX

continued

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Name Function

L Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

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. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LFE

LCR

SL SR

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Rear panel

1 2

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2/

BD IN

COAXIAL

DVD

AUDIO INTVAUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

SAT

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

C AUDIO INPUT section

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud sound (page 19).

D SPEAKER section

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 21).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 21).

* The numbers of the SUB WOOFER terminals

varies depending on the models.

White (L)

Red (R)

FRONTCENTER

AUDIO IN jacks

Getting Started

Connects to a CD player, etc. (page

17).

Connects to the speakers and sub woofer* (page 15).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53).

RM-AAU013

6 7

8 9 q; qa

wd ws

qj qh

TV INPUT

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

?/1

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

?/1

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

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

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 53.

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

VIDEO 3 Not assigned

DVD DVD player

SAT Satellite tuner

TV Television

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

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Name Function

D 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode.

MOVIE, MUSIC

E AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

F FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

H DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J TOOLS Press to display options

K MUTING Press to activate muting

L TV VOL

+*/–

MASTER VOL +*/–

mode.

Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC).

the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and to perform menu operations.

stereo reception.

mode.

player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and to perform menu operations.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner.

applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). Press TOOLS and TV (O) at the same time to display options applicable to the TV.

function. Press MUTING and TV (O) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (O) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level.

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

Name Function

M MENU Press to display the menus of

N ./> Press to skips tracks of the CD

m/M Press to search tracks in the

H* Press to start playback of the

X Press to pause playback or

x Press to stop playback of the

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)

PRESET +/– Press to select preset stations

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

O TV Press TV and the button you

P REPLAY /

ADVANCE

the VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Press MENU and TV (O) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and to perform menu operations.

player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

forward/backward direction of the DVD player or to fast forward/rewind of the VCR, CD player or Blu-ray disc player.

VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

or preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner.

want at the same time to activate the buttons with orange printing.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, Bluray disc player or DVD player.

Getting Started

continued

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Name Function

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

S DISPLAY Press to select the information

T -/-- Press -/-- and TV (O) at the

>10/

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (O) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

After pressing AMP MENU (E), DVD MENU (H), or MENU (M), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc player or DVD player.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, Blu-ray disc player or DVD player. Press DISPLAY and TV (O) at the same time to select TV information displayed on the TV screen.

same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select track numbers over 10 of the VCR, satellite tuner or CD player or to select channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal.

you press the incorrect numeric buttons.

Name Function

U Numeric

buttons (number 5*)

V AUTO C AL Press to activate the Auto

W TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (O)

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

* The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and

H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as

references when operating the receiver.

Press to preset/tune to preset stations or to select track numbers of the CD player, Blu-ray disc player or DVD player or to select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. Press the numeric buttons and TV (O) at the same time to select the TV channels.

Calibration function.

at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

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

Notes

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

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

• The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

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1: Installing speakers

HT-DDW685 allows you to use a 5 channel speaker with 2 sub woofer system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

Getting Started

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer GSub woofer (HT-DDW685 only)

Tip

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

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in certain countries). Be sure to detach the screw from the speaker and use it when you install the speaker to the speaker stand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand.

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Installing the speakers on the wall

You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below.

more than 4 mm (5/32 inch)

more than 25 mm (1 inch)

4.6 mm (3/16 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

Hook on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude to 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm (3/16 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

* The shape of the terminals varies depending on the

area code of this receiver.

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

5 to 7 mm

(7/32 to 9/32 inch)

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2: Connecting speakers

Getting Started

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONTCENTER

AA A

A Speaker cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer GSub woofer (HT-DDW685 only)

Tip

Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance.

Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers.

AED

To connect the speakers correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the speaker.

Character on speaker label

L Front left Bottom

R Front right Bottom

SL Surround left Bottom

SR Surround right Bottom

* The sub woofer and center speaker does not have

the character on the speaker label.

Speaker type Location of

speaker label

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3: Connecting the audio/video components

How to connect your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. After connect all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 21).

Component to be connected

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/ CD player

• Portable audio such as MP3 player, etc.

Video components

• DVD player

• Satellite tuner

• Blu-ray disc player

• Television

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Connecting audio components

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

DVD

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2/

BD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

SPEAKERS

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as MP3 player, Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Super Audio CD player/CD player

Getting Started

To the VIDEO 1 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC jack (Front panel)

Portable audio

A Audio cord (not supplied) B RCA cable with stereo headphone jack (not supplied)

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

continued

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Notes

• When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver, sound may be distorted or interrupted. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component.

• If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack is very low, you may increase the volume level. However, before you select other component, be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker.

Tip

You are recommended to use “PORTABLE” sound field if the source is MP3 or other compressed source.

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Connecting video components

The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, satellite tuner or blu-ray disc player.

Blu-ray disc player TV

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2/

BD IN

COAXIAL

DVD

ANTENNA

AUDIO INTVAUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

SAT

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

DVD player Satellite tuner

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

continued

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Notes

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

• As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the receiver. To output sound from front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

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

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jacks of the TV and the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver.

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Getting Started

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2/

BD IN

COAXIAL

DVD

ANTENNA

AUDIO INTVAUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

SAT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

120V 220V 240V

Performing initial setup operations

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

1,2

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

DIMMER

SLEEP

2CH

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

PHONES

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTER

To the wall outlet

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED” appears. The following items are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU013 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings. If this happens, reassign the button again (page 53).

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position.

You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 26)

Before you perform Auto Calibration

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

?/1

DIMMER

SLEEP

2CH

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the VIDEO 1 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Getting Started

2 Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening position.

3 Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

continued

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Tips

• You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position.

• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers.

• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement.

Performing Auto Calibration

TV INPUT

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

AUTO CAL

CAL

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

Press AUTO CAL.

The following appears on the display. A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

?/1 switch

Input buttons

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

Speaker level MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

Speaker distance MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered.

After you have finished

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver.

Notes

• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, the sub woofer settings will be maintained.

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when the headphone is connected.

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts: – Stand some distance away from the speakers and

the listening position to avoid measurement failure. This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING. – Change the volume level. – Press AUTO CAL again.

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Error and warning codes

Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follow: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1 Record down the error code. 2 Press . 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error.

For details, see “Error codes and remedies” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 24).

Error codes and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 12 None of the

ERROR 20 The front

ERROR 21 Only one

t PUSH t blank display

Explanation Remedy

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

speakers are detected.

speakers are not detected or only one front speaker is detected.

surround speaker is detected.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform Auto Calibration.

Check the front speakers connection.

Check the surround speakers connection.

Warning codes

During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows:

Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)

t PUSH t blank

display t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. You can also change the settings manually.

To change the settings manually

1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press . 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning codes and solutions” (page 26).

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 24).

continued

Getting Started

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Warning codes and solutions

Warning code

WARN. 40 The environment

WARN. 50 The center speaker

WARN. 51 The surround

WARN. 60 The front speakers

WARN. 62 The center speaker

WARN. 63 The surround left

WARN. 64 The surround right

WARN. 70 The front speakers

WARN. 72 The center speaker

WARN. 73 The surround left

WARN. 74 The surround right

For details, refer “Front speakers distance” (page 37).

For details, refer “Center speaker distance” (page 37).

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 38).

For details, refer “Surround right speaker distance” (page 38).

Explanation Solution

Make sure the

is noisy.

environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Be sure to connect

is not connected.

the center speaker.

Be sure to connect speakers are not connected.

the surround

speakers.

Reposition your balance are out of

front speakers. range.

Reposition your level is out of

center speaker. range.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

Reposition your distance are out of

front speakers. range.

Reposition your distance is out of

center speaker. range.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency

centered at 800 Hz.

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

2-5

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

MASTER VOL +/–

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

menu.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

4 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer

6 Adjust the speaker levels and

balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 34).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment.

To turn off the test tone

Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select “T. TONE N”. You can also press any input buttons.

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Playback

Selecting a component

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MUTING

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

Selected input [Display]

VIDEO 1 [VIDEO 1/ PORTABLE AUDIO]*

VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 2/ BD]*

DVD [DVD]

SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD]

TV [TV]

SAT [SAT]

TUNER [FM or AM band]

* “VIDEO 1/PORTABLE AUDIO” and

“VIDEO 2/BD” scrolls across the display, then “VIDEO 1” and “VIDEO 2” appears.

Components that can be played back

MP3 player, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN/ AUTO CAL MIC jack

Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2/BD jack

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

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

TV, etc. connected to the TV jack

Satellite tuner, etc. connected to the SAT jack

Built-in radio tuner

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

TV INPUT

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

2CH A.F.D.

123

MEMORY DVD MENU

>10/

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH + PRESET +

2 3

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

Notes

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

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

Tips

• You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 42 for details.

Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that

was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 40 for details.

VIDEO 1 IN/

PHONES

?/1

DIMMER

SLEEP

2CH

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

AUTO CAL

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD.

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

4 Playback the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to the

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

Playback

MASTER VOLUME

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Watching a DVD

TV INPUT

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

2CH A.F.D.

123

MEMORY DVD MENU

>10/

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

TOOLSDISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

AMP MENU

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

2 3

?/1

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

DIMMER

SLEEP

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

2CH

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL

Notes

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you

cannot listen to multi channel sound. – Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

• Select the sound format of the

disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to

suit the movie/music. Refer to page 42 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD.

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

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.

5 Set up the DVD player.

Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

6 Playback the disc. 7 Adjust to a suitable volume. 8 After you have finished watching the DVD,

eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player.

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Amplifier Operations

To return to the previous display

Press B.

Navigating through menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

2-6

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

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

Amplifier Operations

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is applied automatically.

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 31.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL (34) [1-LEVEL]

TONE (35) [2-TONE]

SUR (35) [3-SUR]

TUNER (36) [4-TUNER]

Parameters [Display]

Tes t tone [T. TONE]

Front speaker balance

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level [CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level [SR LVL]

Sub woofer level [SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE]

Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL]

Sound field selection

[S.F. SELCT]

Effect level

a)b)

[EFFECT]

FM station receiving mode [FM MODE]

Naming preset stations [NAME IN]

Settings Initial setting

T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB (1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD, COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step)

2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST., C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, PORTABLE, HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD, EFCT. MAX EFCT. STD

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

BALAN CE

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

A.F.D. AUTO

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Menu [Display]

AUDIO (36) [5-AUDIO]

Parameters [Display]

Digital audio input decoding

priority [DEC. PRI.]

Settings Initial setting

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

for: VIDEO 2; DEC. PCM for: DVD

Digital broadcast language

selection

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S

DUAL M

[DUAL]

Synchronizes audio with video

output

A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N A.V.SYNC. N

[A.V. SYNC.]

Naming inputs

[NAME IN]

SYSTEM (37) [6-SYSTEM]

Front speakers distance [FRT DIST.]

a)c)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m (DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft.)

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

a)c)

DIST. xx m (ft.) between front speaker distance

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

and 1.5 m (5 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

a)c)

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

DIST. xx m (ft.) between front speaker distance

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

and 4.5 m (15 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

DIST. xx m (ft.) between front speaker distance

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

a)c)

and 4.5 m (15 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

Surround speaker position [SUR POS.]

Brightness of the display

SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO, BEHD/HI

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim

SIDE/LO

[DIMMER]

A. CAL (39) [7-A. CAL]

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

The surround effect is not available for “PORTABLE” sound field.

The default setting for models of area code U, CA is “ft.” and for models of other area code is “m”.

Auto calibration [AUTO CAL]

A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO A.CAL NO

Amplifier Operations

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 26).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

•COMP. STD The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

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Adjusting the tone

Settings for the surround

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

40).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for “HP THEA” sound field. However, the surround effect is not available for “PORTABLE” sound field.

•EFCT. MIN The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX The surround effect is maximum.

Amplifier Operations

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Settings for the tuner

Settings for the audio

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

•FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo.

• FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

x NAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For details, see “Naming preset stations” (page 49).

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

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

•DEC. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format. In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

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

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

•DUAL M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.

x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized.

• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound

field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.

• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or

DTS 2048 signals are input.

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 52).

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

SYSTEM menu parameters

The default setting for models of area code U, CA is “ft.” and for models of other area code is “m”.

x FRT DIST. (Front speakers

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers.

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

Amplifier Operations

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you 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) to a distance

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B).

continued

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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 37) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 37).

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker. Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 37) to a distance

4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 37).

Tip

The receiver lets 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

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer from 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

4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of 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 1-2 meters (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 SUR POS.

(Surround speaker position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 43).

• SIDE/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

•SIDE/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

• BEHD/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

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Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers 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 surround effects become unclear unless set to “SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are located to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select 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 “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 23).

Amplifier Operations

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D.

123

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page

41).

AMP MENU

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Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic IIPRO LOGIC II MOVIE

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

A.F.D. mode [Display]

A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO]

[DOLBY PL]

[PLII MV]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS]

[MULTI ST.]

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

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

Effect

Performs the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.

source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

all speakers.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

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.

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

AMP MENU

FM MODE

MUSIC

MOVIE

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 43).

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

Music PORTABLE AUDIO

Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH

Sound field [Display]

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B]

CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C]

[PORTABLE]

HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]

Effect

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.

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

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when 2 channel mode (page 45)/A.F.D. mode (page 41) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Tip

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

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

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.

• This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

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Using only the front

Resetting sound fields to

speakers and sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry will be activated. The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer.

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

Press 2CH.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

AMP MENU

FM MODE

the initial settings

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

1,2

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

VIDEO 1 IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN/

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

?/1

DIMMER

SLEEP

2CH

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

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Tuner Operations

Automatic tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 21).

Tip

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

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK, SP 50 kHz 9 kHz

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

MX, AR 50 kHz 10 kHz

E51 50 kHz 10 kHz*

*The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 61).

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

FM MODE

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

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.

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In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE until the “MONO” indicator on the display do not light up.

Direct tuning

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Tuner Operations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

4 Press ENTER.

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Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

3,5

PRESET +/–

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4 Press the numeric button to

select the preset station.

You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 46) or Direct Tuning (page 47).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 47).

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Tuning to preset stations

Naming preset stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

ENTER

Numeric buttons

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MUTING

MASTER VOL

PRESET +

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

4-7

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

AMP MENU

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 49).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4-TUNER”.

5 Press or b to enter the

menu.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

Tuner Operations

7 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 50).

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To create an index name

1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.

Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character.

Tip

You can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

2 Press .

The entered name is registered.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

When you name an RDS station and tune in that station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the Program Service name. The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name.)

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 47), automatic tuning (page 46), or preset tuning (page 49).

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

Note

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

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Displaying RDS information

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

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication indication

t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied

Type of program being broadcast.

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

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

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

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

t Radio Text

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs offering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

Description

current news

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

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, such as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

Program type indication

VARIED Other types of programs such as

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

CLASSICS Performances of major

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

LEISURE Programs on recreational

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Description

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

Tuner Operations

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Other Operation

Changing the display

Naming inputs

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

1 Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an index name for.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”. 6 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 50).

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM band

Index name of the inputa) t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station

name

t Frequency t Program Type

indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 49, 52). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

During RDS reception only (models of area code CEL, CEK only) (page 50).

Note

Characters or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

t Radio Text indicationb) t

t Sound field currently applied

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Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Remote

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

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

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

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00

t OFF

When sleep timer is activated, the display dims.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims, the display brightens up. After a while, the display dims again if no button is pressed.

Tip

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

Changing button assignments

You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD player to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD player.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

Example: Press 4. Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control the DVD player.

Other Operation/Using the Remote

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Categories and the corresponding buttons

Categories Press

VCR (command mode VTR 3)

VCR (command mode VTR 2)

DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)

DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)

CD player 5

Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8

Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1)

Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3)

0/10

TV -/--

Not assigned ENTER/

MEMORY

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively.

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

To clear all remote button assignments

Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL – at the same time. The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Additional Information

Glossary

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (L/R), center, surround (L/R) and sub-woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound.

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.

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x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.

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 receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back 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.

• (Models of area code U, CA only) 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.

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

Additional Information

On heat buildup

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 considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

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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.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the receiver 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 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 questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are 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. As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set (page 13).

If color irregularity is observed...

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

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Check that the headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again.

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. 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.

• Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using 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 (10 feet) 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.

Additional Information

continued

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There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver.

• Check that the components are connected securely.

• Check that the cord used for the connection is fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

• This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component.

Tuner

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.

Outdoor FM antenna

There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 26).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS Multi Channel sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 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.

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

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 48).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

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The RDS information that you want does not appear.*

• Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

There is no picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

• Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

• The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 25) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 33).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 22). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

Additional Information

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 22

Customized sound fields page 45

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

(HT-DDW790 only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only)

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 20,000 Hz; rated 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

HT-DDW790 only Models of area code U, CA, CEL, CEK Power Output Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%)

Surround mode (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

Surround mode (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%)

85 W + 85 W

(reference)

RMS output FRONT:133 W

per channel CENTER: 133 W SURROUND: 133 W

per channel

(reference)

SUB WOOFER: 135 W

HT-DDW685 only Models of area code SP, MX, E51 Power Output

Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%)

70 W + 70 W

Surround mode

(reference)

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

RMS output FRONT:100 W

per channel CENTER: 100 W SURROUND: 100 W

per channel

Surround mode

(reference)

(10 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%)

SUB WOOFER: 60 W per channel

Models of area code AR Power Output

1)3)

Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%)

70 W + 70 W 65 W + 65 W

Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

RMS output FRONT:

100 W per channel 90 W per channel CENTER:

100 W

90 W SURROUND:

100 W per channel 90 W per channel

Surround mode2) (reference) (10 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%)

SUB WOOFER: 60 W per channel

50 W per channel

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK, SP, AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz

E51 240 V AC, 50 Hz

MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz

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Reference power output for front, center, surround speakers and sub woofer. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

AR 220 V AC, 50 Hz

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/

50 kohms

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,710 kHz

With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,710 kHz

Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz Models of area code E51: With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,610 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz

Models of area code MX, AR With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down MOVIE, 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.

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

SP 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz

E51 120/220/240 V AC,

AR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U 210 W

CA 290 VA

SP, MX, E51, AR 190 W

CEL, CEK 220 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

429 × 145 × 308 mm (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 12 1/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.4 kg (16 lb 9 oz)

Additional Information

continued

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Speaker section HT-DDW790 only

• Front speakers (SS-MSP700)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP700)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP700)

Front/center speakers

Full range, magnetically

shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm cone type Enclosure type Close type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

92 × 98.5 × 101.5 mm

(3 5/8 × 3 7/8 × 4 inches) Center speaker 152 × 98.5 × 101.5 mm

(6 × 3 7/8 × 4 inches) Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Center speaker 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Surround speakers 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)

• Sub woofer (SS-WP700)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

270 × 330 × 303 mm

(10 6/8 × 13 × 12 inches)

including front panel Mass (Approx.) 4.7 kg (10 lb 6 oz)

HT-DDW685 only

• Front speakers (SS-MSP685)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP685)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP685)

Front/center speakers

Full range, magnetically

shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm cone type Enclosure type Close type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

92 × 98.5 × 101.5 mm

(3 5/8 × 3 7/8 × 4 inches) Center speaker 152 × 98.5 × 101.5 mm

(6 × 3 7/8 × 4 inches) Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Center speaker 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Surround speakers 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)

• Sub woofer (SS-WP685)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 10 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

270 × 330 × 300 mm

(10 6/8 × 13 × 11 7/8

inches)

including front panel Mass (Approx.) 4.7 kg (10 lb 6 oz)

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Supplied accessories

HT-DDW790 only FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Speaker cords (long) (2) (Model of area code

CEL, CEK only) Speaker cords (short) (3) (Model of area code

CEL, CEK only) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (sub woofer) (4) Remote commander RM-AAU013 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2 or

ECM-AC2a) (1)

Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Sub woofer (1)

HT-DDW685 only FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Speaker cords (long) (2) Speaker cords (short) (3) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (sub woofer) (8) Remote commander RM-AAU013 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2 or

ECM-AC2a) (1)

Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Sub woofer (2)

Additional Information

For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 45 2CH STEREO 45

5.1 channel 13

AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 40

Blue-ray disc player

connecting 19

CD player

connecting 17 playback 29

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 43, 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 54 DVD player

connecting 19 playback 30

Error messages 59

Initial setup 22

A. CAL 39 AUDIO 36 LEVEL 34 SUR 35 SYSTEM 37 TONE 35 TUNER 36

Muting 28

Naming 49, 52

Portable audio 17

RDS 50

Satellite tuner

connecting 19

Selecting

component 28

sound field 42 Sleep Timer 53 Sound fields

resetting 45

selecting 42 Speakers

connecting 15

installing 13 Super Audio CD player

connecting 17

playback 29 Supplied accessories 63

TEST TONE 26 Tuner

connecting 21

Tuning

automatically 46 directly 47 to preset stations 49

connecting 19

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