Sony HT-DDW785 Users guide

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2-898-428-12(1)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HT-DDW785

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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.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW785. In this manual, models of area code SP is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL 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-DDW785 consists of:

• Receiver STR-K785

• Speaker system – Front speakers SS-MSP685 – Center speaker SS-CNP685 – Surround speakers SS-SRP685 – Sub woofer SA-WP785

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

+ +

CENTER FRONT

Area code

+ +

SURROUND

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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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts.................. 4

1: Installing speakers................................... 12

2: Connecting speakers ............................... 14

3a: Connecting the audio components........ 15

3b: Connecting the video components ........ 16

4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 22

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 24

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)........................................ 27

Playback

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

Listening/Watching a component................ 30

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus .......................... 32

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)............ 35

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu)............... 36

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu) ...........................................36

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 37

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 37

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 38 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(A. CAL menu) ...................................... 40

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)..................41

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

Using only the front speakers and

sub woofer (2CH STEREO)...................44

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings....................................................44

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................45

Presetting radio stations...............................46

Other Operation

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE).....................................49

Naming inputs .............................................49

Changing the display ...................................50

Using the Sleep Timer.................................50

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments......................51

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................52

Precautions ..................................................53

Troubleshooting...........................................54

Specifications ..............................................57

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

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Getting Started

1 2 3 6 7 8

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Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING

PHONES

;

Name Function

A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver

B DISPLAY Press to select information

C DIMMER Press to adjust the

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

E Display The current status of the

F 2CH Press to select 2CH

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

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

on or off (page 23, 30, 31,

44).

displayed on the display (page 50).

brightness of the display.

remote commander.

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 6).

STEREO mode (page 38,

44).

(page 41).

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

Name Function

H MOVIE,

MUSIC

I MASTER

VOLUME

J ENTER Press to store a station or

K INPUT MODE Press to select the input

L I/i/U/u After pressing AMP

Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

42).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 28, 29, 30, 31).

enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 23, 26, 27, 32, 48,

49).

mode when the same components a re connected to both digital and analog jacks

MENU (M), press I or i and U or u to select the settings.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

;

(page 49).

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Name Function

M AMP MENU Press to display the menu

N Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

O PRESET

TUNING +/–

P TUNING +/– Press to scan a station. Q MEMORY Press to store a station. R FM MODE Press to select FM

S PHONES jack Connects to a headphone

T AUTO CAL MIC

jack

of the receiver.

select the component you want to use.

Press to select a preset station.

monaural or stereo reception.

(page 55).

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 24).

Getting Started

continued

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About the indicators on the display

214356 7

DIGITAL

LFE

L C R

SLSSR

;

SLEEP OPT COAX

;

PRO LOGIC II

qaqs

DTS

STEREO MONOD.RANGE

MEMORY

q; 9qd

Name Function

A SW Lights up when audio signal is

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C SP Lights up when the receiver is

D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital

E ; PRO

LOGIC (II)

output from the SUB WOOFER jack.

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

turned on. This indicator does not light up if a headphone is connected to the PHONES jack.

signals are input.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 49).

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

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

Name Function

F DTS Lights up when DTS signals are

G MEMORY Lights up when a memory

H Preset

station indicators

I Tuner

indicators

J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

K COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

L OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 49).

function, such as Name Input, Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is activated.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 46.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 45), etc.

compression is activated (page

33).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” (page 49).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT IN” (page 49).

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Name Function

M SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer

N Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

function is activated (page 50).

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): Dolby Digital 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SW LFE

L C R

SL SR

Getting Started

continued

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Rear panel

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks

COAXIAL IN jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud sound (page 18,

20).

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 22).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 22).

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER FRONT

D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green

Blue

Red

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks*

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 17, 19, 20).

Connects to the speakers (page 14).

Connects to the sub woofer (page

14).

C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects the video and audio jacks of a VCR or a DVD player (page 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21).

F AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

AUDIO IN jacks

Red (R)

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page

17).

Connects to a CD player, etc. (page

15).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 51).

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

wg wf

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –

AUTO

CAL

0/10

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

4 5

8 9

q; qa qs

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

HmM

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

Name Function

A AV ?/1

(on/standby)

B TV ?/1

(on/standby)

?/1 (on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video compon ents 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 TV ?/1 and TV (P) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

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 51.

Getting Started

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

D AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

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

E MOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC).

continued

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Name Function

F DUAL MONO Press to select the language

G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural

H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

K TOOLS Press to display options

L MUTING Press to mute the sound. M TV VOL

+*/–

MASTER VOL +*/–

N MENU Press to display the menus of

you want during digital broadcast.

or stereo reception.

mode.

player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

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

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

applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), re corder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles).

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

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

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

Name Function

O ./> Press to skips tracks of the CD

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M Press to

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 (P)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

P TV Press TV and the button you

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

player, DVD player, or tape deck.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR or DVD player.

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the DVD player.

– fastforward/rewind of the

VCR, CD player, or tape deck.

VCR, CD player, DVD player, or tape deck.

recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or tape deck. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

VCR, CD player, DVD player, or tape deck.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

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

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

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Name Function Name Function

R , V/v/B/b After pressing AMP MENU

(D), DVD MENU (J), or MENU (N), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press DVD MENU or MENU, press to enter the selection.

S DISPLAY Press to select the information

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or DVD player.

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

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

>10/

Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

CLEAR Press to

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric buttons.

– return to continuous

playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player.

U Numeric

buttons (number 5*)

Press to – preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player or DVD player. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (P) at the same time to select the TV channels.

V 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

mode.

W A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. X AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

Y TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV

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

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

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

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

H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

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.

Getting Started

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1: Installing speakers

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).

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 (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSub woofer

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

more than 25 mm

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

Getting Started

4.6 mm

10 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

5 to 7 mm

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.

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2: Connecting speakers

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

BB AA

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND FRONT

SPEAKERS

CENTER

A Speaker cords (short) (supplied) B Speaker cords (long) (supplied) C Monaural audio cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSub woofer

Tip

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

BAED

To connect the speaker correctly

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

Character on speaker label

L Front left Bottom

R Front right Bottom

SL Surround left Bottom

SR Surround right Bottom

* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the

character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 2.

Speaker type Location of

speaker label

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3a: Connecting the audio components

Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

A Audio cord (not supplied)

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

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3b: Connecting the video components

How to connect your components

This section describes how to connect your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

Component to be connected

Component See

TV page 17

DVD player/DVD recorder page 18

Satellite tuner/set-top box page 20

VCR page 21

Video input/output jack to be connected

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

TV, etc. INPUT

Receiver MONITOR

Receiver INPUT

Video component

OUTPUT jack

jack

OUT jack

jack

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

High quality image

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a

playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

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Connecting a TV

DVD IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.

PB/CBPR/C

Getting Started

A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

B/CB

PR/C

• To fully enjoy surround sound while watching TV programmes, connect the audio output of your TV’s jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver and select VIDEO 2 as an input. Then, turn down or mute the TV’s volume. For details on selecting the surround sound, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”.

Tip

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.

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Connecting a DVD player/DVD

recorder

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

1 Connecting audio

DVD player/ DVD recorder

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.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

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

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

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2 Connecting video

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD player/DVD recorder

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/CBPR/C

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

Getting Started

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied)

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 51).

• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 49).

• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

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Connecting a satellite tuner/

set-top box

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Satellite tuner/set-top box

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

Audio signals

DIGITAL

Video signals

PB/CBPR/C

BC D

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied)

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Connecting a VCR

The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR.

Note

You cannot do recording on the VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VCR.

VCR

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

PR/C

B/CB

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

* 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.

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKE

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

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

Getting Started

FRONT

DISPLAY DIMMER

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

FM MODE TUNING

PHONES

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the display alternately.

To the wall outlet

3 Press ENTER.

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-AAU006 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.

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 DCAC (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 27).

Before you perform Auto Calibration

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening position.

3 Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

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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

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

SLEEP

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

?/1

AUTO

CAL

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

Press AMP MENU, then 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]

MASTER VOL

?/1

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

?/1

Input buttons

AMP MENU

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

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.

• The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete.

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.

Getting Started

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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 follows: 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 .

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

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 25).

Error codes and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 20 The front

ERROR 21 Only one

t PUSH t blank display

Explanation Remedies

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

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.

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 .

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning codes and solutions” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 25).

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

Explanation Solution

is noisy.

is not connected.

speakers are not connected.

balance are out of range.

level is out of range.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Be sure to connect the center speaker.

Be sure to connect the surround speakers.

Reposition your front speakers.

Reposition your center speaker.

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Warning

Explanation Solution

code

WARN. 63 The surround left

speaker level is out of range.

WA RN. 64 The surround righ t

speaker level is out of range.

WARN. 70 The front speakers

distance are out of

Reposition your surround left

speaker.

Reposition your surround right

speaker.

Reposition your front speakers.

range.

WARN. 72 The center speaker

distance is out of

Reposition your center speaker.

range.

WARN. 73 The surround left

speaker distance is out of range.

WA RN. 74 The surround righ t

speaker distance is out of range.

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

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

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 39).

For details, refer “Surround right speaker

Reposition your surround left

speaker.

Reposition your surround right

speaker.

distance” (page 39).

7: Adjusting the speaker

Getting Started

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.

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

SLEEP

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

?/1

AMP MENU

2-5

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

MASTE VOL +/ –

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

continued

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4 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver. 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 35).

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”.

Playback

Selecting a component

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

Press the input button to select a component.

The selected input appears on the display.

Selected input [Display]

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2]

DVD [DVD]

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

TUNER [FM or AM band]

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

Components that can be played back

VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

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

Built-in radio tuner

MUTING

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

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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.

To listen to the sub woofer

Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer for this operation.

1 Press POWER.

The POWER indicator lights up.

2 Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to suit your preference accordingly to the selected input as slight adjustments may enhance the sound.

Note

Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum as extraneous noise may be heard.

Playback

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH + PRESET +

2 3

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

5 3

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 41 for details.

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. 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.

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Watching a DVD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

2 3

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

Playback

VOLUME

7 3

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. 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

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

Navigating through menus

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

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

You can also use U or u on the receiver. The setting is applied automatically.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2-6

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

To return to the previous display

Press B. You can also use I on the receiver.

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 unchangeable.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 32.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL (35) [1-LEVEL]

TONE (36) [2-TONE]

SUR (36) [3-SUR]

TUNER (37) [4-TUNER]

Parameters [Display]

Test 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 [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,

BALANCE

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

CNT 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

SUR L 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

SUR R 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

SW 0 dB

(1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. OFF

COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB

BASS 0 dB

(1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB

TRE 0 dB

(1 dB step)

2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL,

A.F.D. AUTO PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST., C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. STD EFCT. MAX

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

Amplifier Operations

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Menu [Display]

AUDIO (37) [5-AUDIO]

Parameters [Display]

Digital audio input decoding

priority [DEC. PRI.]

Digital broadcast language

selection [DUAL]

A/V Sync [A.V. SYNC.]

Naming inputs [NAME IN]

SYSTEM (38) [6-SYSTEM]

Front speakers distance [FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

Surround speaker position [SUR POS.]

Brightness of the display [DIMMER]

A. CAL (40) [7-A. CAL]

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

Auto calibration [AUTO CAL]

Settings Initial setting

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2; DEC. PCM for: DVD

DUAL M/S, DUAL M,

DUAL M

DUAL S, DUAL M+S

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

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m

between front speaker distance and

1.5 m (0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m

between front speaker distance and

4.5 m (0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m

between front speaker distance and

4.5 m (0.1 m step)

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

SIDE/LO

BEHD/HI

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

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

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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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).

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 27).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

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

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 sign al. “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.

Amplifier Operations

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).

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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).

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

41).

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.

•EFCT. MIN The surround effect is minimum.

• EFCT. STD The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX The surround effect is maximum.

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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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).

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

48).

(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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).

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”.

Amplifier Operations

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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. (A/V Sync)

• 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.

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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33)

SYSTEM menu parameters

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˚

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

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

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 closer to your listening position (B).

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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 38) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 38).

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 42).

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 38) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D on page 38).

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 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 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 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!

Amplifier Operations

•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 24).

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.

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).

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.]

DUAL MONO

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

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.

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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.

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

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 42).

Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

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

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]

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

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]

MUSIC

MOVIE

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 the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when 2 channel mode (page 44)/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.

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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”.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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.

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

Press 2CH.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

the initial settings

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

1,2 2

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

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.

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Tuner Operations

SS S

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 22).

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 2.

Area code FM AM

SP, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

FM MODE

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.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO” 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 repeatedly 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 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

2 4

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

Tuner Operations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING.

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3 Press the numeric buttons to

SS S

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.

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

4 Press 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.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

3,5

PRESET +/–

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 45) or Direct Tuning (page 45).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 45).

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3 Press MEMORY.

SS S

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

4 Press the numeric button to

select a preset number.

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.

Tuning to preset stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

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

DUAL MONO

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

Tuner Operations

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

You can also use PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver. 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.

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Naming preset stations

SS S

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

3 1

4-7

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 47).

7 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 48).

To create an index name

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

You can also use U or u and I or i on the receiver. 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 .

You can also use ENTER on the receiver. The entered name is registered.

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4-TUNER”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

5 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

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Other Operation

Naming inputs

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE)

You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

1 Press input buttons to select

the input.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN

Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

• COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

•OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

•ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.

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.

2 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

6 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 48).

Other Operation

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Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

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

Preset station namea) t Frequency t Sound field currently applied

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 48, 49). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

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 being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.

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.

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Using the Remote

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 recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the DVD recorder.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Press DVD.

2 Refering to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

Example: Press 4. Now you can use the DVD button to control the DVD recorder.

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

MD deck 6

Tape deck B 7

Tuner (this receiver) 8

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond 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.

Using the Remote

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.

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Additional Information

Glossary

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) 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 2 channel 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 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.

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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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.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

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.

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.

Additional Information

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 the TV set (page 12).

If color irregularity is observed...

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

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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.

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.

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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).

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 m away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

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

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 42).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected input (page 49).

There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 49). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack.

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 no sound from the sub woofer.

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

• Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer.

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.

Additional Information

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Video

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen.

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• Assign the component video input correctly.

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

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

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 46).

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

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.

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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 26) 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 34).

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 23). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

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

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power Output Models of area code SP Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%)

Surround mode THD 10%)

Models of area code AU Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

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

Surround mode THD 10%)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

SP 230 V AC, 50 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

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

70 W + 70 W

(reference) (6 ohms 1 kHz,

RMS output FRONT: 100 W per channel CENTER: 100 W SURROUND: 100 W per channel

50 W + 50 W

85 W + 85 W

(reference) (6 ohms 1 kHz,

RMS output FRONT: 122 W per channel CENTER: 122 W SURROUND: 122 W per channel

Additional Information

To cl ea r See

All memorized settings page 23

Customized sound fields page 44

continued

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Inputs Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/

50 kohms

Digital (Coaxial)

Impedance: 75 ohms Outputs (Analog) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm To ne 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 SP, AU With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 - 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency

450 kHz

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,

75 ohms

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p,

75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

SP 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

AU 190 W

SP 170 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

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

430 × 145 × 300 mm including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.5 kg

Speaker section

• 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 Closed type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

91 × 96 × 102 mm Center speaker 155 × 96 × 101 mm Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 0.6 kg Center speaker 0.7 kg Surround speakers 0.5 kg

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• Sub woofer (SA-WP785)

Speaker system Active subwoofer,

magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass

reflex RMS output 190 W Input LINE IN (input pin jacks)

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

AU 240 V AC, 50Hz

SP 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

270 × 330 × 373 mm

including front panel Mass (Approx.) 8.3 kg

Supplied speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

•Sub woofer (1

)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker cords, long (2) Speaker cords, short (3) Coaxial digital cord (1) Monaural audio cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (sub woofer) (4) Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2 or

ECM-AC2a)(1)

For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 2.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 44 2CH STEREO 44

5.1 channel 12

AUTO CALIBRATION 24 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 41

CD player

connecting 15 playback 30

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 42, 43 Dolby Digital 52 DTS 52 DVD player

connecting 18 playback 31

Error messages 57

Initial setup 23 INPUT MODE 49

A. CAL 40 AUD IO 37 LEVEL 35 SUR 36 SYSTEM 38 TONE 36 TUNER 37

Muting 29

Naming 48

Satellite tuner

connecting 20

Selecting

component 28

sound field 42 Sleep Timer 50 Sound fields

resetting 44

selecting 42 Speakers

connecting 14

installing 12 Super Audio CD player

connecting 15

playback 30 Supplied accessories 59

TEST TONE 27 Tuner

connecting 22

Tuning

automatically 45 directly 45 to preset stations 47

connecting 17

VCR

connecting 21

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