Sony HT-DDW860 User Manual

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Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HT-DDW860

WARNING

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

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

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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

Except for customers in Europe

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E

NERGY STAR

Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E

TAR

guidelines for energy

S efficiency.

partner,

NERGY

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW860. Check your model number by look ing at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 39–46.

The HT-DDW860 consists of:

• Receiver STR-DE597P

• Speaker system

– Front speaker (left) SS-MSP860L

– Front speaker (right) SS-MSP860R

– Center speaker SS-CNP860

– Surround speaker (left) SS-MSP860SL

– Surround speaker (right) SS-MSP860SR

– Surround back speaker SS-MSP860SB

– Sub woofer SA-WMSP76

About area codes

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

SURROUND BACK

–

CENTER

FRONT A

+ +

–

SURROUND

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

AC OUTLET

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code

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”, “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your

components.......................................4

1a: Connecting components with

digital audio output jacks ...........6

1b: Connecting components with

multi channel output jacks.......... 9

1c: Connecting components with

only analog audio jacks ............11

2: Connecting the antennas ...................13

3: Connecting speakers .........................14

4: Connecting the AC power cord ........16

5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 17

6: Setting up the sub woofer .................19

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance............................................19

— TEST TONE

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component .......................20

Listening to multi channel sound..........21

— MULTI CH IN

Listening to FM/AM radio....................21

Storing FM stations automatically ........22

— AUTOBETICAL

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

Presetting radio stations........................23

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....24

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

Changing the display.............................25

About the indications in the display......26

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input mode for

digital components ......................... 32

— INPUT MODE

Customizing sound fields ..................... 32

Adjusting the tone................................. 34

Advanced settings................................. 34

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs........ 36

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 37

Selecting the speaker system ................ 37

Recording.............................................. 38

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

Before you use your remote.................. 39

Remote button description.................... 39

Selecting the command mode of the

remote............................................. 43

Programming the remote ...................... 43

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 47

Troubleshooting.................................... 48

Specifications........................................ 50

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 53

Index ..................................................... 54

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer.............................................27

— 2CH STEREO

Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............27

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field ..........................28

Selecting the surround back decoding

mode ...............................................30

— SURR BACK DECODING

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 13).

Connectable components

Component to be connected Page

DVD player

With digital audio output

With multi channel audio output

With analog audio output only

TV monitor

With component video input

With composite video input only 12

Satellite tuner

With digital audio output

With analog audio output only

Super Audio CD/CD player

With digital audio output

With multi channel audio output

With analog audio output only

MD/Tape deck

With analog audio output only

Multi channel decoder 9

VCR 12

6–7

9–10

6–7

7 or 10

6–7

Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.

Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.

Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.

Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.

Required cords

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to G) (not supplied unless indicated).

A Audio cord

White (L) Red (R)

B Audio/video cord

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

C Video cord

Yellow

D Optical digital cord

Notes

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

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

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

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

E Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

Orange

F Monaural audio cord

Black

Tip

Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords F.

G Component video cord (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

Green Blue Red

Getting Started

1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner

For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 5.

1 Connect the audio jacks.

DVD player

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

COMPONENT VID

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

DVD

VIDEO 2INMONIT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

Satellite tuner

Note

You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver.

2 Connect the video jacks.

(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P

/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks.

B/CB

Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

INPUT

VIDEO

TV monitor

Satellite tuner

PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

DVD IN

SURROUND

VIDEO 2INMONITOR

AUDIO

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R/CR

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y

INPUT

COMPONENT

PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y

B/CB

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

FRONT B

+ +

SPE

DVD player

Note

On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (or vice versa).

continued

Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player

For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 5.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VID

DVD

CENTER

SURROUND

WOOFER

VIDEO 2INMONIT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

OUTPUT

LINE

Super Audio CD/CD

player

Tip

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

Note

The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

1b: Connecting components with multi channel output

jacks

1 Connect the audio jacks.

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For details on the required cords (A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

–G), see page 5.

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

AA FF

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH OUT

DVD player,

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Super Audio CD player,

Multi channel decoder, etc.

B/CB

P /B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

FRONT B

+ +

SPE

Getting Started

Tip

This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS.

Note

When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.

continued

2 Connect the video jacks.

(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P

/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with

B/CB

component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

TV monitorDVD player

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y

INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

COMPONENT

PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y

B/CB

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

FRONT B

+ +

SPEA

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 2INMONITOR

DVD

OUT

AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

Note

On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (or vice versa).

1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

Hooking up audio components

For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 5.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VID

DVD

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

VIDEO 2INMONIT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Getting Started

OUTPUT

LINE

Super Audio CD/CD

player

OUT

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

MD/Tape deck

continued

Hooking up video components

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 20). For details on the required cords (A

VCR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

CD IN

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

–G), see page 5.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

B C

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

DVD

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

INPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

TV monitor

COMPONENT VID

DVD

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

VIDEO 2INMONIT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUTINPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR

2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VID

DVD

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

VIDEO 2INMONIT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Getting Started

3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker 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). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 30).

Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker

Front speaker (Left)

Sub woofer

Surround speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

Surround speaker (Right)

Surround back speaker

Tips

• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.

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

• For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries).

Note

Connect the long spea ker connecting cords to the surround an d surround back speaker terminals and th e short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.

Attaching foot pads

To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below.

Note

Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well.

Required cords

A Speaker cords (supplied)

(+) (–)

B Monaural audio cord (supplied)

Black

Getting Started

Front speaker

(Right)

SPEAKERS FRONT B*

INPUT

Front speaker

(Left)

ENT VIDEO

B/CB

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

O 2NMONITOR

OUT

FRONT B

+ +

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

+ +

LRLR

SPEAKERS

speaker

Center speakerSurround back

EeAEe

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

FRONT A

–––

SURROUND

AC OUTLET

Sub woofer

* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can

Surround speaker

(Right)

Surround speaker

(Left)

select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” (page 37).

4: Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

ND BACK

TER

AC power cord

To a wall outlet

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. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the display alternatingly.

3 Press ENTER.

“CLEARING” appears in the display for a while, then “CLEARED” appears.

The following are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, TONE and CUSTOMIZE 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.

5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ SET UP ”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “Speaker setup parameters” below.

Note

Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.

4 Press + or – repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

x DIST. X.X m

(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

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).

x DIST. X.X m

(Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

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

x DIST. X.X m

(Surround back speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance should be se t from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D).

Getting Started

The initial setting is underlined.

x DIST. X.X m

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

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

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

continued

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 than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot 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 th at, setting the speaker di stance 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!

x XXXX/XX

(Surround speaker position)

Lets you specify the location of you r surround spea kers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 28).

120˚

100˚

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.

•SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and D.

• BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C.

• BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and D.

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 becomes 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 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.

6: Setting up the sub woofer

Listening to the sub woofer

POWER indicator

POWER

Before playing the program source, set the volume to minimum on the receiver.

1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to

select the program source (e.g., DVD player).

3 Press POWER on the sub woofer.

The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up.

4 Play the program source.

Adjusting the level

Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment.

LEVEL

Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source.

Note

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

7: Adjusting the speaker

Getting Started

levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround back t Surround (left) t Sub woofer

3 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 on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 32.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.

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

4 Press TEST TONE again after

adjustment.

The test tone turns off.

Notes

• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is used.

• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

1 Press input buttons to select the input.

To select the Press

VCR VIDEO 1 or

Satellite tuner VIDEO 2

DVD player DVD

MD or tape deck MD/TAPE

Super Audio CD or CD player

Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM

The selected input appears in the display.

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/CD

2 Turn on the component and start

playback.

Note

If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust

the volume.

Note

To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver.

To mute the sound

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

• Press MUTING on the remote again.

• Turn the power off.

• Increase the volume.

To use the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

• When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display.

• When the headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 29).

– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)

– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)

– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)

Listening to multi channel

Listening to FM/AM radio

sound

— MULTI CH IN

You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be used.

Press MULTI CH IN.

Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function.

Note

To optimize the sound balance of this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of your DVD or Super Audio CD player as follows:

Speaker type Settings

FRONT SMALL

CENTER SMALL

SURROUND/REAR SMALL

SUB WOOFER YES

When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode.

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 (see page 13).

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the fol lowing table. For details on area c odes, see page 2.

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area.

1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

Tip

If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.

Amplifier Operation

continued

Direct tuning

You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the

FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

Tip

You can also use TUNER FM/AM 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.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

Storing FM stations automatically

— AUTOBETICAL

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 23) . Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to

turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 24. Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS station. When done, “FINISH” appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to

store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning

to preset stations” (page 23).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with

this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to

preset using Automatic Tuning (page 21) or Direct Tuning (page 22).

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out.

4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset station number.

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

tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

Tuning to preset stations

1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

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

tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

Using the remote

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or

AM band.

2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly

to select the preset station you want

To select the preset station directly

Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page.

Amplifier Operation

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset station number, start again from step 3.

Tip

You can also use the remote to select a preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

5 Press MEMORY again.

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

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

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 also display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• N ot all FM stations provide RDS s ervice, nor do they provide the same types 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 automatic tuning (page 21), direct tuning (page 22), or preset tuning (page 23).

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

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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) t Sound field currently applied

Type of program being broadcast (see page 24).

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

t Radio Text

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.

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

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

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 orchestras,

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

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

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

Program type indication

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

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are loc ated by TP/TA

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

Changing the display

Changing the information in the display

You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

When the tuner is selected

Program Service name** or preset station name*

t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text indication

indication (in 24-hour system)

t Current Time

t Sound field

currently applied

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 36). 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. See page 24.)

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps.

Amplifier Operation

About the indications in the display

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LFE

L C R

SL S SR

DIGITAL EX;PRO LOGIC II DTS-ES

SP A SP B

SLEEP OPT COAX

;

q;qa

A SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output

from the SUB WOOFER jack.

B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played

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

C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the

speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected.

D ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up

when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. “; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format.

E ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC” lights

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

F DTS-ES: “DTS” lights up when DTS signals

are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 32).

G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/

Music mode decoding is activated.

NEO:6

STEREO MONOD.RANGE

RDS

MEMORY

9 8

H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 21–25 for tuner operations.

Note

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

I D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page 33).

J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.

K OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal.

L SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is

activated.

M Playback channel indicators: The letters

(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding))

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front 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.

Press 2CH.

“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.

A.F.D. mode (Display)

A.F.D. AUTO

(A.F.D. AUTO)

PRO LOGIC

(DOLBY PL)

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

(PLII MOV)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

(PLII MUS)

Neo:6 Cinema

(NEO6 CIN)

Neo:6 Music

(NEO6 MUS)

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.

Decoding mode

As encoded

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS Neo:6

Enjoying Surround Sound

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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)

This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

The selected type of decoding appears in the display.

x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.

x PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)

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

x PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

If you connect a sub woofer

When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However the low frequency signal is not generated when “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.

Selecting a 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.

Selecting a sound field for movies

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.

x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS

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

x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS

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

x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)

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

DCS

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.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting a sound field for music

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

HALL HALL

JAZZ CLUB JAZZ

LIVE CONCERT CONCERT

x HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

When the headphones are connected

You can select only from the following sound fields.

x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)

Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)

Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks.

x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)

DCS

Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

Note

If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button.

To turn off the surround effect

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

Tips

• 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.

• 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

Note

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.

“SB XXXX” appears in the display. For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 31.

Tip

You can select the sur round back decoding mode using “SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 34).

Note

You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected.

How to select the surround back decoding mode

You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream.

When you select “SB AUTO”

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 —

Dolby Digital EX

DTS 5.1 5.1 —

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

When you select “SB MTRX”

Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode

flag

in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the

decoders

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX

DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

When you select “SB OFF”

Surround back decoding is not performed.

6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.

Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.

Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.

Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to

6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).

Note

There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB MTRX”.

used in movie theaters.

6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

6.1 DTS Matrix decoder

6.1 DTS Discrete decoder

6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Enjoying Surround Sound

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.

1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to

select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN Gives priority to digital signals when there are

both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.

• COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.

•OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

• ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot be used.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the soun d field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ LEVEL ”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press + or

– repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x BAL. L/R XX

(Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE (0)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

x CTR XXX dB

(Center speaker level)

x SUR.L. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (left) level)

x SUR.R. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (right) level)

x SB XXX dB

(Surround back speaker level)

x S.W. XXX dB

(Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

D.RANGE

x COMP. XXX

(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.

•OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

•STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•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 informat ion included in the Dolby Dig ital signal. We recommend using the “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.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)

Initial setting: STD

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Adjusting the tone Advanced settings

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“TONE”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “TONE menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press + or

– repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

items.

Note

You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, or when DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.

TONE menu parameters

x BASS XX dB

(Front speaker bass level)

x TREB. XX dB

(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.

Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver

You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ CUSTOM ”.

2 Press or repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below.

3 Press + or – repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other

items.

CUSTOMIZE menu parameters

The initial settings are underlined.

x SB XXXX

(Surround back decoding mode)

You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode (page 30).

For details on each decoding mode, see page 31.

• AUTO

•MTRX

•OFF

Note

This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 27).

x DEC. XXXX

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD.

• AUTO

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

•PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC. PCM”.

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”.

x DUAL XXX

(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.

• 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.

•M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the ma in and sub languages will be output.

x NAME IN

(Naming preset stations and inputs)

Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 36.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.

1 To index a preset station

Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 23).

To index an input

Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for.

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ CUSTOM ”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

4 Press ENTER.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character.

5 Use or and + or – to create an

index name.

Press + or – repeatedly to select a character, then press > to move the cursor to the next position.

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by pressing + or – repeatedly. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank space, press + or – repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display.

• If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes, then press + or – repeatedly to select the correct character.

6 Press ENTER to store the index name.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation.

1 Press ALT to light up the button. 2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.

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

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

While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT to light up the button (page 40), then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.

system

You can select the front speaker system you want to use.

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use.

The selected speaker system appears in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until “SP A” and “SP B” indication turn off.

The speaker system

•SP A The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

•SP B The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.

•SP A and SP B The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection).

Other Operations

Recording

Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the rece iver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.

1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the

recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck,

then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

• The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.

1 Select the program source to be

recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert a video tape you want to record into VCR.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR

(VIDEO 1) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR,

then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record.

Tip

You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium. To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the video source again.

Notes

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.

• The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

You can use the remote RM-PP860 to operate the components in your system.

Before you use your

Remote button description

remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

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

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

wf wd

ws wa w;

ql qk

qj qh

ENTER

qg qf

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

AV1 AV2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD

DVD

2CH

A.F.D.

123

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

789

SUBTITLE ENTER

0/10 >10/11 12

SHIFT

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

TV VOL TV CH

TUNER

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL MONO

DECODING

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

MUTING

AV MENU

MASTER

TV/

VIDEO

?/1

SLEEP

MUSIC

VOL

MAIN

TEST

TONEWIDE

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

3 4

5 6

7 8

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continued

The tables below show the settings of each button.

Remote Button

A.F.D. w; Receiver Selects the decoding

ALT 8 Remote When ALT button lights

ANGLE qlDVD player Selects viewing angle or

ANT qj VCR Selects output signal

AUDIO qkTV/VCR/

AV MENU q;

AV1 wd and AV2

AV ?/1 1TV/VCR/

CLEAR qhCD player/

DISC 9 CD player/

DISPLAY qfTV/VCR/

Operations Function

mode for audio sound.

up, it chang es the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.

changes the angles.

from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.

Changes the sound to DVD player/ Satellite tuner

Multiplex, Bilingual or

Multi channel TV

Sound.

VCR/

Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player

Remote Selects the command

mode of the remote.

Turns the audio and CD player/ VCD player/

video components on or

off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck

Clears a mistake when DVD player

you press the incorrect

numeric buttons or

returns to continuos

playback etc.

Selects a disc directly VCD player

(multi-disc changer

only).

Selects information VCD player/ LD player/

displayed on the TV

screen. DVD player

Remote Button

Operations Function

D.TUNING qhReceiver Enters direct tuning

mode.

DUAL MONO 5

Receiver Selects the language

you want during digital broadcast.

DVD ws Receiver To watch DVD. ENTER 7 TV/VCR/

Satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/

After selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value.

Tape deck

ENTER qg Receiver/

Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player

JUMP/TIME 6Satellite tuner/TVToggles between the

previous and the

current channels.

CD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/

Shows the time or

displays the playing

time of disc, etc. DVD player

MAIN MENU qd

MASTER VOL +/–

Receiver Selects the menu of

the receiver.

Receiver Adjusts the master

volume of the

receiver.

MD/TAPE waReceiver To listen to Minidisc

or audio tape.

MOVIE 3 Receiver Selects the pre-

programmed sound

fields for movie.

MULTI CH 2Receiver Selects MULTI CH

IN source.

MUSIC 4 Receiver Selects the pre-

programmed sound

fields for music.

MUTING qa Receiver Mutes the sound from

the receiver.

rh rg

ENTER

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

AV1 AV2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD

DVD

2CH

A.F.D.

123

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

789

SUBTITLE ENTER

0/10 >10/11 12

SHIFT

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

TV VOL TV CH

MOVIE

DUAL

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

AV MENU

TV/

VIDEO

?/1

SLEEP

TUNER

MULTI CH

MUSIC

DECODING

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

MAIN

TEST

TONEWIDE

wh wj

ea es

ef eg

Remote

Operations Function

Button

PRESET/ CH/

D.SKIP +/– wlTV/VCR/

Receiver Selects preset

stations.

Selects preset

Satellite tuner

CD player/ VCD player/

channels.

Skips discs (multi-

disc changer only). DVD player/ MD deck

RETURN/ EXIT ed

VCD player/ LD player/

Returns to the

previous menu. DVD player

Satellite tuner Exits the menu.

RM SET UP rhRemote To set up the remote.

SA-CD/CD whReceiver To listen to Super

Audio CD or compact

disc.

SB DECODING

Receiver Selects the surround

back decoding modes.

SEARCH MODE 9

DVD player Selects searching

mode. Press to select

the unit for search

(track, index, etc.)

SHIFT qj Receiver Selects a memory

page for presetting

radio stations or

tuning to preset

stations.

SLEEP wg Receiver Activates the sleep

function and the

duration which the

receiver turns off

automatically.

SUBTITLE e;DVD player Changes the subtitles.

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV

?/1 1 and ?/1 wg at

the same time)

Receiver/ TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/

Turns off the receiver

and other Sony audio/

video components.

MD deck/ DAT deck

TEST

Receiver Outputs test tone.

TONE eg

TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE el Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.

continued

Remote Button

Operations Function

TUNER wj Receiver To listen to radio

programs.

TV CH +/– ejTV Selects preset TV

channels.

TV/VIDEO efTV Selects input signal:

TV input or video input.

TV VOL +/– ek

TV Adjusts the volume o f

the TV.

TV ?/1 rg TV Turns the TV on or

off.

VIDEO1 wd Receiver To watch VCR.

(VTR mode 3)

VIDEO2 wf Receiver To watch VCR.

(VTR mode 1)

WIDE eh TV Selects the wide

picture mode.

1-9 and 0/10 rd

Receiver Use with SHIFT to

preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning.

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/

Selects track numbers.

0/10 selects track 10. MD deck/ DAT deck

TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner

Selects channel

numbers.

2CH rf Receiver Selects 2CH

STEREO mode.

>10/11 e; CD player/

VCD player/

Selects track numbers

over 10. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck

-/-- 9 TV Selects the channel

entry mode, either one

or two digit.

?/1 wg Receiver Turns the receiver on

or off.

./> rs e;

VCR/ CD player/

Skips tracks.

VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

Remote Button

m/M raCD player/

Operations Function

Searches tracks in the VCD player/ DVD player

forward or backward

direction. LD player/

MD deck

VCR/ DAT deck/

Fastforwards or

rewinds. Tape deck

N r; VCR/

Starts playback. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

X es VCR/

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/

Pauses playback or

recording. (Also sta rts

recording with

components in

recording standby.) MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

x ea VCR/

Stops playback. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

O ed VCD player/

LD player/ DVD player

Returns to the

previous menu or

exits the menu.

V/v qg Receiver Selects a menu item. B/b qg Receiver Adjusts or changes

the setting.

V/v/B/b qg VCR/

Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player

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.

• W hen you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.

• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.

Selecting the command

Programming the remote

mode of the remote

Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons.

Selecting the command mode

You can switch the command mode (AV1 and AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.

Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down RM SET UP.

The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) , then the command mode switches.

To check the command mode of the remote

Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by the indicator.

Mode Indicator flashes

AV1 once

AV2 twice

To reset the remote to factory settings

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

Note

If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. To change the command mode of the receiver, see page 49.

You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remo te is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down

RM SET UP.

The indicator lights up.

2 Press the input button (including TV

?/1) for the component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.

See the tables on pages 44–46 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively).

4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other

components.

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

continued

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is

pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons a re pressed, only the

last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,

TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input

is selected and the progr amming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers

entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX 111, 116

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PANASONIC 115

PHILIPS 116

PIONEER 117

TECHNICS 115, 118, 119

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

DENON 302

JVC 303

KENWOOD 304

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209

NAKAMICHI 210

PANASONIC 216

PHILIPS 211, 212

PIONEER 213, 214

TECHNICS 215, 216

YAMAHA 217, 218

To control an LD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

To control a video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,

706

AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758

AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759

BLAUPUNKT 740

EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,

716, 750

FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR 723, 753

GRUNDIG 724

HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741

ITT/NOKIA 717

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735

NEC 736

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,

740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,

747

SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO 717, 720, 746

SHARP 748, 749

TELEFUNKEN 751, 752

TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756

ZENITH 754

* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you

enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

PANASONIC 406, 408

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409

TOSHIBA 404

DENON 405

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

continued

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501, 502

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,

FISHER 508

GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,

GRUNDIG 517, 534

HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544

ITT/NOKIA 521, 522

JVC 516

MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544

NEC 503, 520, 544

PANASONIC 509, 524

PHILIPS 515, 518

PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540

RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544

SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,

SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547

SHARP 535

TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538

THOMSON 530, 537, 539

TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541

ZENITH 542, 543

544

534, 544

To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802, 803, 804

JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,

PANASONIC 818

RCA 805, 819

S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817

811, 812, 813, 814

To control a tuner

Maker Code(s)

SONY 002, 003, 004, 005

Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

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

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

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

• A C power cord must be changed only at the 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.

• 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 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 and surround back speakers are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set (page 14).

If color irregularity is observed...

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

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver.

On cleaning

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

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

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at “VOL MIN”.

• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to off (page 37).

• Check that the headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

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 fro m the headphones, the compone nt 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 fron t speaker which is not outputting any sound.

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 32).

• Check that you have not selected “MULTI CH IN”.

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

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 32). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN” for the sources from COAXIAL input jack.

• Check that you have not selected “MULTI CH IN”.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

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

There is no sound from the surround back speakers.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB MTRX” (page 34).

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers.

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

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 28).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 19).

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 A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).

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

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

Recording cannot be done.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component with input buttons.

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 explosi on, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

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 au tomatic 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 23).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display.

RDS does not work.*

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

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.*

• Contact the ra dio station and find out whether t hey actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

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

• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

* 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.

• Check if the command modes of the receiver and the remote is the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To switch the command mode of the receiver, press ?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between “C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)

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

• To activate t he buttons with orange printing, pr ess ALT first before pressing the buttons.

• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button.

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Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the receiver by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX” is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set to “DEC. AUTO”.

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 this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK

: 100 W/ch

: 100 W

: 100 W/ch

: 100 W

: 120 W/ch

: 120 W

: 120 W/ch

: 120 W

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

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 16). 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.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 16

Customized sound fields page 33

Models of area code AU (8 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

FRONT

: 80 W/ch

CENTER SURR SURR BACK

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK

: 80 W

: 80 W/ch

: 80 W

: 100 W/ch

: 100 W

: 100 W/ch

: 100 W

: 120 W/ch

: 120 W

: 120 W/ch

: 120 W

1) Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

2) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)

MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE,

Sensitivity: 800 mV Impedance: 50 kiloohms

DVD, VIDEO 1, 2

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –

VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical)

Outputs (Analog)

MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V

Reproduction frequency range:

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

Impedance: 75 ohms

Sensitivity: – Impedance: –

Voltage: 800 mV Impedance: 10 kiloohms

Impedance: 1 kiloohm

28 – 20,000 Hz

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

CEL, CEK, AU 220 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

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

430 × 157.5 × 312 mm including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg

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 CEL, CEK, 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: (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

80 MHz HD Pass Through

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,

P 75 ohms P

R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,

75 ohms

Speaker section

Front speakers (SS-MSP860L/ SS-MSP860R) Center speaker (SS-CNP860) Surround speakers (SS-MSP860SL/ SS-MSP860SR) Surround back speaker (SS-MSP860SB)

Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically

shielded

Surround/surround back speakers

Full range Speaker units 80 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 8 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround/surround back speakers

102 × 150 × 126 mm Center speaker 225 × 102 × 126 mm Mass (Approx.) Front speaker 0.8 kg Center speaker 1.0 kg Surround speaker 0.7 kg Surround back speaker 0.7 kg

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Sub woofer (SA-WMSP76)

Speaker system Active subwoofer,

Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass

RMS output 100 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz,

Input LINE IN (input pin jacks)

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK, AU 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 75 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Mass (Approx.) 9.0 kg

magnetically shielded

reflex

THD 10%)

270 × 325 × 398 mm including front panel

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (3) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (24) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander RM-PP860 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Surround back speaker (1)

• Sub woofer (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.

List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

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How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A - H

A.F.D. (button/indicator) qa (27,

28, 29, 48)

DIMMER 4 (25) DISPLAY 3 (24, 25, 49) Display 7 (24, 25) DVD wf (20) ENTER qg (16, 36, 49) FM MODE wl (21)

I - O P - Z

Input buttons w; (20, 32, 35, 36,

49)

INPUT MODE qj (32) IR (receptor) 5 (39, 49) MAIN MENU 8 (17, 32, 34, 36) MASTER VOLUME –/+ qh (16,

19, 20, 48)

MD/TAPE wd (20) MEMORY e; (22, 23) MOVIE (button/indicator) qs

(28, 29, 48)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

(indicator) 6 (21) MULTI CH IN 9 (21) MUSIC (button/i ndicator) qd (29,

48)

on number

DISPLAY 3 (24, 25, 49)

Name of button/part Reference page

PHONES (jack) ea (20, 48) PRESET TUNING –/+ wj (23) SA-CD/CD ws (20) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2

(15, 37, 48)

SURR BACK DECODING qf

(30)

TUNER FM/AM wa (20, 21, 22,

23, 36)

TUNING –/+ wk (21) VIDEO 1 wh (20) VIDEO 2 wg (20)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) q; (27,

29, 33)

?/1 (power) 1 (16, 17, 22, 33,

49)

</> ql (17, 32, 34, 36) +/– qk (17, 32, 34, 36)

Additional Information

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Index

Adjusting

CUSTOMIZE parameters LEVEL parameters SET UP parameters speaker levels and balance TONE parameters

Automatic tuning

Changing

display Clearing receiver’s memory CUSTOMIZE menu

Digital Cinema Sound 28 Direct tuning Dual Mono Dubbing. See Recording

Editing. See Recording

Indexing. See Naming

Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu

RDS 24 Recording

on a video tape on an audio tape or MD

Selecting

component front speaker system

sound field SET UP menu Sleep Timer Sound field

customizing

pre-programmed

resetting

selecting Speakers

adjusting speaker levels and balance

connection

placement Supplied accessories

28–29

Test tone 19 TONE menu Tuning

automatically

directly

to preset stations

Naming 36

Preset stations

how to how to tune

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Sony HT-DDW860 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

2: Connecting the antennas

3: Connecting speakers

4: Connecting the AC power cord

5: Setting up the speakers

6: Setting up the sub woofer

— TEST TONE

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

Listening to FM/AM radio

— MULTI CH IN

Storing FM stations automatically

— AUTOBETICAL

Presetting radio stations

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Changing the display

About the indications in the display

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer

— 2CH STEREO

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

Customizing sound fields

Adjusting the tone Advanced settings

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs

Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker

Recording

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860

Remote button description

Programming the remote

Additional Information

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages

Index