Sony HTP-78DW User Manual

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DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HTP-78DW

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

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

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

For customers in Europe

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

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HTP-78DW. Check your re ceiver’s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your DVD player, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

The HTP-78DW consists of:

• Receiver STR-K785

• DVD player DVP-NS78H

• Speaker system – Front speakers SS-MSP680 – Center speaker SS-CNP680 – Surround speakers SS-SRP680 – Sub woofer SA-WP780

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

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

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

registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts...................5

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

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

3a: Connecting the audio components.........16

3b: Connecting the video components ........17

4: Connecting the antennas..........................23

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....24

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................25

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................28

Playback

Selecting a component.................................30

Listening/Watching a component ................31

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................33

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............36

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............37

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................37

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........38

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........38

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...39 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu)................41

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 42

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.... 43

Using only the front speakers and sub

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

Resetting sound fields to the initial

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

Tuner Operations

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

Presetting radio stations.............................. 47

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

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog

audio (INPUT MODE) .......................... 51

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

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

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

Using the Remote

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

Index ........................................................... 62

Getting Started

2 3

Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

Getting Started

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING

PRESET TUNING

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

qgqhqjqk qdqf qs 98q;qa

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B DISPLAY Press to select information

C DIMMER Press to adjust the

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

E Display The current status of the

F 2CH Press to select a sound field

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 24, 31, 32,

45).

displayed on the display (page 50, 52).

brightness of the display.

remote commander.

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

(page 42, 43, 45).

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

INPUT MODE

Name Function

G MASTER

VOLUME

H ENTER Press to enter a selection

I INPUT MODE Press to select the input

J I/i/U/u After pressing AMP

K AMP MENU Press to display the menu

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 29, 30, 31, 32).

(page 24).

mode when the same components ar e connected to both digital and analog

(page 51).

jacks

MENU (K), press I/i/ U/u to select the settings.

of the receiver.

VOLUME

continued

Name Function

L Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

M PRESET

TUNING +/–

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

Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones

R AUTO CAL MIC

jack

select the component you want to use.

Press to select a preset station.

monaural or stereo reception.

(page 57).

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 26).

About the indicators on the display

214356 7

LFE

;

SLEEP OPT COAX

;

PRO LOGIC II

DIGITAL

L C R

SLSSR

qaqs

Name Function

A SW Lights up when audio signal is

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C SP Lights up when the receiver is

D ;DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is

E ; PRO

LOGIC (II)

output from the SUB W OOFER jack.

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

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

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 51).

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

Note

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

DTS

RDS

MEMORY

STEREO MONOD.RANGE

q; 9qd

Name Function

F DTS Lights up when the receiver is

G MEMORY Lights up when a memory

H Preset

station indicators

I Tuner

indicators

J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

K COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

L OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

decoding DTS signals.

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 51).

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

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in preset radio stations. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47.

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

compression is activated (page

34).

is set to “AUTO IN” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” (page 51).

is set to “AUTO IN” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT IN” (page 51).

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

M SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer

N Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

function is activated (page 53).

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

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

SW LFE

L C R

SL SR

Rear panel

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks

COAXIAL IN jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

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

21).

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 23).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 23).

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

+ +

CENTER FRONT

D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

COMPONENT VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

B/CB)

R/CR)

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 18, 19, 21).

Connects to speakers (page

15).

Connects to sub woofer (page 15).

C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT and VIDEO

OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 18, 19, 21, 22).

F AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

jacks

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page

18).

AUDIO IN

Connects to a CD player, etc. (page

16).

Remote commander

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

RM-AAU006

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

wg wf

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

AUTO

CALAV?/1

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

?/1

4 5

8 9

q; qa qs

Name Function

A AV ?/1

(on/standby)

B TV ?/1

(on/standby)

?/1 (on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video compone nts that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

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

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

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

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

D AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

the receiver. Then, use V/v/ B/b and (R) to perform menu operations.

E MOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound field for movie or music.

Name Function

F DUAL MONO Press to select the language

G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural

H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc of the CD

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

K TOOLS Press to display options

L MUTING Press to mute the sound. M TV VOL

+*/–

MASTER VOL +*/–

N MENU Press to display the menus of

you want during digital broadcast.

or stereo reception.

mode.

player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.

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

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

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

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

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

Name Function

O ./> Press to skips a track of the

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M Press to

H* Press to start playback of the

X Press to pause playback or

x Press to stop playback of the

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV ( P)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

P TV To activate the buttons with

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

CD player, DVD player, or tape deck.

Press to replay the previous

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

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the DVD player.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, CD player, or tape deck.

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

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

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

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

orange printing, press TV and the button with orange printing simultaneously.

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

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

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

V/v/B/b

S DISPLAY Press to select the information

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

>10/

CLEAR Press to

U Numeric

buttons (number 5*)

V 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

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

After pressing AMP MENU (D), DVD MENU (J), or MENU (N), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, or DVD player.

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

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

Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric buttons.

– return to continuous

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

Press to – preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

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

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

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

mode.

Calibration function.

Name Function

Y TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV

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

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

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

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

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

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

1: Installing speakers

The receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one sub woofer). 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).

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

Getting Started

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

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

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

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

Tip

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

Installing the speakers on the wall

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

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

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

more than 4 mm

more than 25 mm

4.6 mm

16 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

16 mm

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material

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

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall

material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage

caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

5 to 7 mm

2: Connecting speakers

Getting Started

B/CB

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

PR/C

SURROUND

BB AA

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

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

Tip

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

SPEAKERS

CENTER

FRONT

BAED

To connect the speakers correctly

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

Character on speaker label

L Front left Bottom

R Front right Bottom

SL Surround left Bottom

SR Surround right Bottom

* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the

character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 3.

Speaker type Location of

speaker label

3a: Connecting the audio components

Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17) or “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 23).

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

A Audio cord (not supplied)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

3b: Connecting the video components

Getting Started

How to connect your components

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

23).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV 18

DVD player/DVD recorder 19

Satellite tuner/Set-top box 21

VCR 22

Video input/output jack to be connected

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

TV, etc. INPUT jack

Receiver MONITOR OUT jack

Receiver INPUT jack

Video component OUTPUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

High quality image

Notes

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

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

Connecting a TV

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

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

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

Notes

• You can watch the selected input image when you connect image display components such as a TV or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

PB/C

OUT

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

• To fully enjoy surround sound while watching TV programmes, connect the audio output of your TV’s jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver and select VIDEO 2 as an input. Then, turn down or mute the TV’s volume. For details on selecting the surround sound, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” on page 42.

SPEAKERS

CENTER

Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder

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

DVD player/DVD recorder

Audio signals Video signals

Note

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

Tip

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

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

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

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

continued

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 53).

• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 52).

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

Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box

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

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

Audio signals Video signals

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

BC D

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

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

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

Connecting a VCR

The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR.

VCR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Note

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

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Getting Started

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB/C

PR/C

+ +

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

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

1,2

FRONT

DISPLAY DIMMER

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

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

FM MODE TUNING

PHONES

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the

To the wall outlet

display alternately.

3 Press ENTER.

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

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

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

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU006 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

Tip

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

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

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

You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 28).

Before you perform Auto Calibration

Before you perform Auto Calibration, install and connect the speakers (page 13, 15).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

Getting Started

continued

Note

The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected.

DISPLAY DIMMER

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

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

FM MODE TUNING

PHONES

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

Optimizer microphone

VOLUME

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.

Performing Auto Calibration

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

CAL

SLEEP

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

123

>10/

CLEAR

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT MENU

Press AMP MENU, then press AUTO CAL.

Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows: A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN

Speaker distance MEASURE and

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

?/1

?/1 switch

Input

AMP MENU

buttons

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

DET. appears alternately*

appears alternately*

DISTANCE appears alternately*

The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete. When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered.

After you have finished

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver.

Note

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

Tip

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

Error and warning codes

Error codes

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

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1 Record down the error code. 2 Press .

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error.

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

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 26).

t PUSH t blank display

Error codes and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 20 The front

ERROR 21 Only one

Explanation Remedies

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

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

surround speaker is detected.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

Check the front speakers connection.

Check the surround speakers connection.

Warning codes

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

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

t PUSH t blank

display t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

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

To change the settings manually

1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press .

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

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

“Warning codes and solutions” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 26).

Getting Started

continued

Warning codes and solutions

Warning code

WARN. 40 The environment

WARN. 50 The center speaker

WARN. 51 The surround

WARN. 60 The front speakers

WARN. 62 The center speaker

WARN. 63 The surround left

WARN. 64 The surround right

WARN. 70 The front speakers

WARN. 72 The center speaker

WARN. 73 The surround left

WARN. 74 The surround right

For details, refer “Front speakers distance” (page 39).

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

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 40).

For details, refer “Surround right speaker distance” (page 40).

Explanation Solution

Make sure the

is noisy.

environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Be sure to connect

is not connected.

the center speaker.

Be sure to connect speakers are not connected.

the surround

speakers.

Reposition your balance are out of

front speakers. range.

Reposition your level is out of

center speaker. range.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

Reposition your distance are out of

front speakers. range.

Reposition your distance is out of

center speaker. range.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

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

Tip

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

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

SLEEP

Input buttons

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

?/1

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

2-5

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MUTING

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

TV VOL

MASTER VOL +/–

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

4 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer

6 Adjust the speaker levels and

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

For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 36).

Tips

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

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

Getting Started

To turn off the test tone

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

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.

Playback

Selecting a component

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

Press one of the input buttons

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

to select the component you want.

The selected input appears on the display.

Selected input [Display]

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

DVD [DVD]

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

TUNER [FM or AM band]

Components that can be played back

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

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

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

Built-in radio tuner

MUTING

To mute the sound

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

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

To listen to the sub woofer

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

1 Press POWER.

The POWER indicator lights up.

2 Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.

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

Note

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

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

Notes

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

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

Tips

• You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 43 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 42 for details.

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

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

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. 4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to the

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

Playback

VOLUME

5 3

Watching a DVD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH + PRESET +

2 3

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

PRESET TUNING

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

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

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

7 3

Notes

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound. – Be sure the sound source

corresponds to the multi channel format.

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

• Select the audio format of the disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to page 43 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD. 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

5 Set up the DVD player.

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

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

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

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

menus

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

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2-6

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

DUAL MONO

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

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

To return to the previous display

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

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

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

Amplifier Operations

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 33.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 36)

TONE [2-TONE] (page 37)

SUR [3-SUR] (page 37)

TUNER [4-TUNER] (page 38)

Parameters [Display]

Test tone

[T. TONE]

Front speaker balance

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level [CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level [SR LVL]

Sub woofer level [SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE]

Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL]

Sound field selection

[S.F. SELCT]

Effect level [EFFECT]

FM station receiving mode [FM MODE]

Naming preset stations

[NAME IN]

Settings Initial setting

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

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

BALANCE

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

CNT 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

SUR L 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

SUR R 0 dB

(1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

SW 0 dB

(1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. OFF

COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB

BASS 0 dB

(1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB

TRE 0 dB

(1 dB step)

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

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

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. STD EFCT. MAX

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

Menu [Display]

AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 38)

Parameters [Display]

Digital audio input decoding

priority [DEC. PRI.]

Digital broadcast language

selection [DUAL]

Synchronizes audio with video

output [A.V. SYNC.]

Naming inputs [NAME IN]

SYSTEM [6-SYSTEM] (page 39)

Front speakers distance [FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

Surround speaker position [SUR POS.]

Brightness of the display [DIMMER]

A. CAL [7-A. CAL]

Auto calibration [AUTO CAL.]

(page 41)

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

Settings Initial setting

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

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

DUAL M/S, DUAL M,

DUAL M

DUAL S, DUAL M+S

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

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

Amplifier Operations

(0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance and 1.5 m (0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance and 4.5 m (0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m

DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance and 4.5 m (0.1 m step)

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

SIDE/LO BEHD/HI

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

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

Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 28).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

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

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

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

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

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

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

Adjusting the tone

Settings for the surround

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

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

42).

Note

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

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for “HP THEA” sound field.

•EFCT. MIN The surround effect is minimum.

• EFCT. STD The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX The surround effect is maximum.

Amplifier Operations

Settings for the tuner

Settings for the audio

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

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

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

x NAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

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

49).

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

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

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

Note

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

x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

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

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

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

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

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

x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

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

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

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound

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

• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or

DTS 2048 signals are input.

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34)

SYSTEM menu parameters

x FRT DIST. (Front speakers

distance)

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

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

Amplifier Operations

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

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

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance

1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

continued

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 39).

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker. Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D on page 39).

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meters closer from the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than

4.5 meters closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

x SUR POS. (Surround speaker

position)

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

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

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

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

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

Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects become unclear unless set to “SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are located to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 25).

Amplifier Operations

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps. You can also use DIMMER on the receiver.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

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

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

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

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

42).

Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic IIPRO LOGIC II MOVIE

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

Note

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

A.F.D. mode [Display]

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

[DOLBY PL]

[PLII MV]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS]

[MULTI ST.]

DUAL MONO

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

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

Effect

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

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

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

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

all speakers.

Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

2CH

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

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

Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

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

Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH

Sound field [Display]

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

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

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

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

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]

MUSIC

MOVIEA.F.D.

Effect

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

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

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

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2CH STEREO mode (page 45)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

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Enjoying Surround Sound

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

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

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

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

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

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

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

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• : Dolby Digital discs

• : Dolby Surround encoded programs

• : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

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

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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

Using only the front

Resetting sound fields to

speakers and sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)

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

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

Press 2CH.

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DUAL MONO

the initial settings

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

1,2 2

?/1

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MEMORY

FM MODE TUNING

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

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

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Tuner Operations

SS S

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 23).

Tip

The tuning scale is: FM : 50 kHz AM: 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

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>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

HmM

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

FM MODE

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

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

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted.

• To select monaural audio, you can – press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

MONO” (page 34).

• To return to stereo mode, you can – press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator on the display do not light up.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

AUTO” (page 34).

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

Direct tuning

SS S

You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

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>10/

0/10

CLEAR

2 4

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING. 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

4 Press ENTER.

Tip

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

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

Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

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>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

3,5

PRESET +/–

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

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

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 46).

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3 Press MEMORY.

SS S

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

4 Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

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

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

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CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

You can also use PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

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

Naming preset stations

SS S

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

3 1

4-7

2CH A.F.D.

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>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

DUAL MONO

MASTER VOL

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 48).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4-TUNER”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

5 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

7 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 49).

To create an index name

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

You can also use U/u/I/i on the receiver. Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

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

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by

pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank space, you can

– press V/v repeatedly until a blank space

appears in the display.

b without input a character.

– press

2 Press to enter the name.

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

Note

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

Tuner Operations

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

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

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using Direct Tuning (page 47), Automatic Tuning (page 46), or Preset Tuning (page 48).

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

Note

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

Displaying RDS information

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

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

t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied

Type of program being broadcast.

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

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

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

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

t Radio Text

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs of fering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

Description

current news

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

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture , such as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

Program type indication

VARIED Other types of programs such as

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

CLASSICS Performances of major

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

LEISURE Programs on recreational

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Description

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above , such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

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

1 Press input buttons to select

the input.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

x AUTO IN

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

x COAX IN

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

x OPT IN

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

x ANALOG

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

Note

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

Other Operations

Naming inputs

Changing the display

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

1 Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an index name for.

2 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

6 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 49).

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

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

All inputs except the FM and AM band

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

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station

name

t Frequency t Program Type

indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied

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

During RDS reception only (page 50).

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

t Radio Text indicationb) t

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Remote

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

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

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

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

t OFF

When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.

Tip

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

Changing button assignments

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

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Hold down DVD.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

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

Using the Remote

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Categories and the corresponding buttons

Categories Press

VCR (command mode VTR 3)

VCR (command mode VTR 2)

DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)

DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)

CD player 5

MD deck 6

Tape deck B 7

Tuner (this receiver) 8

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10

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

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

To clear all remote button assignments

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

Additional Information

Glossary

x Component video

A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color coded green, blue and red.

x Composite video

A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together.

x Dolby Digital

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

x Dolby Pro Logic II

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

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

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

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.

x DTS Digital Surround

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

x Sampling frequency

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

On power sources

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

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

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

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

On heat buildup

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

Additional Information

continued

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

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

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

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

• Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

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

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

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

On cleaning

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

If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front speakers, center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow them to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from the TV set (page 13).

If color irregularity is observed...

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

Troubleshooting

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

Audio

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

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

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

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

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

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

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

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

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

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

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

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

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected input (page 51).

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

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 51).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

• Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu.

Additional Information

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There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

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

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

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

• Adjust the speaker level (page 28).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

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

• Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

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

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

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

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

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

Video

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

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 47).

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

RDS does not work.

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

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.

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

Remote commander

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 27) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 35).

PROTECT

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

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

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 24). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

Additional Information

The remote does not function.

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

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

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

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

If the problem persist

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

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 24

Customized sound fields page 45

Specifications

Amplifier section

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

Surround mode THD 10%)

Measured under the following conditions: 230 V AC, 50 Hz

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

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

Outputs (Analog)

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

Reproduction frequency range:

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate Frequency

85 W + 85 W

(reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz,

RMS output FRONT:122 W

per channel CENTER:122 W SURROUND:122 W

per channel

50 kohms

28 – 20,000 Hz

10.7 MHz

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

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

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms P

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 190 W Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

430 × 145 × 300 mm including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.5 kg

Speaker section

• Front speakers (SS-MSP680)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP680)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP680)

Front/center speakers

Full range, magnetically

shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm cone type Enclosure type Closed type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

Front/surround speakers

91 × 96 × 102 mm

Center speaker 155 × 96 × 101 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Front speaker 0.6 kg Center speaker 0.7 kg Surround speaker 0.5 kg

AM tuner section

Tuning range With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency

450 kHz

• Sub woofer (SA-WP780)

Speaker system Active subwoofer,

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

reflex RMS output 190 W Input LINE IN (input pin jack) Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

270 × 331 × 380mm

including front panel Mass (Approx.) 8.3 kg

Supplied speakers

Front speakers (2) Center speaker (1) Surround speakers (2) Sub woofer (1)

Supplied accessories

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

ECM-AC2a) (1)

Additional Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

Numerics

2 channel 45 2CH STEREO 45

5.1 channel 13

AUTO CALIBRATION 25 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 42

CD player

connecting 16 playback 31

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 43, 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 55 DVD player

connecting 19 playback 32

DVD recorder

connecting 19

Error messages 59

Initial setup 24 INPUT MODE 51

A. CAL 41 AUDIO 38 LEVEL 36 SUR 37 SYSTEM 39 TONE 37 TUNER 38

Muting 30

Naming 49, 52

RDS 50 Remote commander 10

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

connecting 21

Selecting

component 30

sound field 43 Sleep Timer 53 Sound fields

resetting 45

selecting 43 Speakers

connecting 15

installing 13 Super Audio CD player

connecting 16

playback 31 Supplied accessories 61

TEST TONE 28 Tuner

connecting 23 Tuning

automatically 46

directly 47

to preset stations 48 TV

connecting 18

VCR

connecting 22

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Sony HTP-78DW User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3a: Connecting the audio components

3b: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the antennas

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening/Watching a component

Amplifier Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Other Operations

Naming inputs

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

Additional Information

Glossary

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index