Sony HT-SS1000 User Manual

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2-661-769-14 (1)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HT-SF1000 HT-SS1000

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WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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 househ old 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.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF1000 and HT-SS1000. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

The HT-SF1000 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS1000

• Speaker system

– Front speakers SS-FSP1000

– Center speaker SS-CNP1000F

– Surround speakers SS-FRP1000

– Sub woofer SS-WP1000

The HT-SS1000 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS1000

• Speaker system

– Front speakers SS-MSP1000

– Center speaker SS-CNP1000

– Surround speakers SS-SRP1000

– Sub woofer SS-WP1000

Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

• 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.

About area codes

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

OR OUT

– +

– + – + – + – + – +

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Area code

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

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

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

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

registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

) technology.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

3: Connecting the audio/video

components.............................................17

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

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

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

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

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

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

Playback

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

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

Amplifier Operations

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

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

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

Settings for the surround sound

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 39

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 41

Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer (2CH STEREO)......................... 43

Resetting sound fields to the initial

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

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 44

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL) ................................. 46

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 48

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operations

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

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments ..................... 50

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 51

Precautions.................................................. 52

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

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

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

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Getting Started

1 52 4 63

9 8 7

Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

Getting Started

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

Name Function

A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver

B Display The current status of the

C Input lamps The lamp of the chosen

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

E INPUT

SELECTOR

F MUTING Press to mute the sound

on or off (page 22, 29, 30, 44, 46, 57).

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

input source lights up (page 28).

remote commander.

Press to select the input source to playback (page 28, 29, 30, 45, 46, 47, 48,

54).

(page 28).

INPUT SELECTOR

AUTO CAL MIC

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

;

Name Function

G MASTER

VOLUME

H AUTO CAL MIC

jack

I SOUND FIELD

+/–

J PRESET TUNING

+/–

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29, 30).

Connects to the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration functi on (page

23).

Press to select a sound, field (page 39, 41, 43, 44).

Press to select a preset station (page 48, 57).

MASTER VOLUME

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About the indicators on the display

21 3 4 5 6 7

89q

qaq

SLEEP

LFE

SL SR

DIGITAL

DTS

OPT

HDMI

COAX

;

Name Function

A Lights up when the disc being

LFE

B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

C Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

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

activated (page 50).

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

Example:

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

SL SR

D.RANGE

RDS

MEMORY

ST MONO

Name Function

E HDMI

(Except for

models of

area code

MX, E51,

AR) F Preset

station

indicators

G D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

H Tuner

indicators

I MEMORY Lights up when a memory

J COAX Lights up when the DVD input is

Lights up when a playback component is connected to this receiver using a HDMI jack (page 20).

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

compression is activated (page

32).

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 44), etc.

Note

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

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

selected.

D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital

signals are input.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA-CD/CD input is not set to “V2 ANLG” or “CD ANLG” (page 37).

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Name Function

K OPT Lights up when

– audio input mode for VIDEO 2

input is set to “V2 AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack (page

37).

– audio input mode for SA-CD/

CD input is set to “CD AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack (page 37).

– audio input mode for VIDEO 2

input or SA- CD/CD input is se t to “V2 OPT” or “CD OPT” (page 37).

L ;PL(II) Lights up when the receiver

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

Note

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

M DTS Lights up when DTS signals are

input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connect ions and the au dio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA-CD/CD input is not set to “V2 ANLG” or “CD ANLG” (page 37).

N SW Lights up when the audio signal

is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

Getting Started

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Rear panel

1 2

4 3

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

SA-CD/CD

OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN

DVD

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

LRL

AUDIO IN

A ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA

AM ANTENNA

B AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN jack

C SPEAKER section

Connects to speakers (page

15). The following table shows the respective color for the speaker jacks.

Speaker jack Color

FRONT R (Front right speaker)

FRONT L (Front left speaker)

SUR R (Surround right speaker)

SUR L (Surround left speaker)

CENTER (Center speaker)

SUBWOOFER (Sub woofer)

VIDEO 1

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

AUDIO IN

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

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

Connects to a satellite tuner, CD player, etc. (page 18, 19).

Red

White

Grey

Blue

Green

Purple

– +

FRONT R

– + – + – + – + – +

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

HDMI IN/ MONITOR OUT jack (Except for models of area code MX, E51, AR)

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

Connects to a DVD player or a sa tellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to a TV or a projector (page 20).

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Remote commander

You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote. You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 50).

RM-AAU006

AV ?/1

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

?/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 +

TUNING +

HmM

(on/standby) switch TV ?/1, ?/1

(

on/standby) switch

4 5

8 9

q; qa qs

Name Function

A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video compon ents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 50). 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).

B TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at

the same time to turn the TV on or off.

?/1 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).

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 50.

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

Getting Started

D AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

the receiver. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

E MOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields for movie or music.

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Name Function Name Function

F DUAL MONO Press to select the language

you want during digital broadcast.

G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural

or stereo reception.

H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

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

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

K TOOLS Press to display options

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).

L MUTING Press to mute the sound. M TV VOL

/–

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

MASTER

VOL +

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

N MENU Press to display the menus of

the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

O ./> Press to skip tracks of the CD

player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

REPLAY / ADVANCE

Press to replay the previous

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

m/M Press to

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the DVD player.

– fast forward/rewind of the

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

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

X Press to pause playback or

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

x Press to stop playback of the

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

TV CH +/– Press T V CH +/– and TV (P)

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

PRESET +/– Press to select

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

P TV To activate the buttons with

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

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

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

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

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Name Function

R Control

buttons

S DISPLAY Press to

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 the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button to enter the selection.

– select information displayed

on the receiver’s display (for TUNER input only).

– select information displayed

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

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, CD player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– 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, DVD player or MD deck. 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

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

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

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

Notes

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

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

Getting Started

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1: Installing speakers

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

HT-SF1000 only

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

HT-SS1000 only

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

Tip

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

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Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Before you install the speaker 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 wall

HT-SS1000 only

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

Getting Started

Example of HT-SS1000 front speaker

HT-SF1000 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer only.

HT-SS1000 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the speakers and sub woofer.

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

HT-SS1000 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

more than 4 mm

more than 25 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Hole on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

5 to 7 mm

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3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Hole on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

Notes

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

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

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

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2: Connecting speakers

Getting Started

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

LRL

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

– +

– + – + – +

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L

– + – +

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Connector

color tube

A Speaker cord (supplied)

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

EDAB

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Notes on speaker cords

• The connector and the color tube* of the

speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected. When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver:

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Green CENTER

Purple SUBWOOFER

• The color tube* on the speaker cord

represents plus (+) in polarity, make sure that you connect it to plus (+) terminal on the speaker.

* The speaker cord which is attached to the sub

woofer does not have color tube on it.

Note on speakers

To connect the speakers correctly, be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers.

Character on speaker label

L Front left

R Front right

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

* 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

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3: Connecting the audio/video components

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

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

21).

Component to be connected

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/ CD player

Video components

• DVD player

• DVD recorder

• Satellite tuner

•VCR

Components with HDMI jack page 20

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page 19

Audio input jack to be connected

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

Digital

High quality sound

Analog

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Connecting audio components

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

Super Audio

CD player/

CD player

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/CD

LRL

VIDEO 1

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

OPT IN

DIGITAL

SA-CD/CD

OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

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

Note

When you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player, the sound is output only if you make the connection to SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

– +

FRONT R

FRONT L

– + – + – +

SUR R SUR L

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Connecting video components

The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR.

Satellite tuner

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

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 50).

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

Getting Started

OPT IN

DIGITAL

SA-CD/CD

OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN

DVD

RLR

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD player/

DVD recorder

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

Notes

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

• 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.

– +

– + – + – +

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L

VCR

• 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.

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

(Except for models of area code MX, E51, AR)

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to – connect the digital audio jacks on the

playback component to the receiver.

– turn off or mute the TV’s volume.

DVD player Satellite tuner TV monitor,

AA A

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 2

OPT IN

DIGITAL

SA-CD/CD

OPT IN

COAX IN

VIDEO 2

DVD

AUDIO IN

LRL

AUDIO IN

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Notes on HDMI connections

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. If the image is poor or no sound is output from the component connected via the HDMI cable, check the setup of the connected component.

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

projector, etc.

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

– +

– + – + – +

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L

• Be sure to turn on the receiver, when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through HDMI jacks of the receiver. Unless the power is on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• For details on HDMI setup of the connected component, refer to operating instructions supplied with the connected component.

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

LRL

AM loop antenna (supplied)

HDMI

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

Getting Started

OPT IN

DIGITAL

SA-CD/CD

OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

– +

FRONT R

– + – + – +

FRONT L

SUR R SUR L

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

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

1,2

To the wall outlet

Note

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

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears on the display. 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.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

Tip

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

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

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

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

Before you perform Auto Calibration

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2

optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Getting Started

2 Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening position.

3 Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

continued

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Tips

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

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

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

Performing Auto Calibration

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

SLEEP

CAL

AUTO

CAL

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

123

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

Control

button

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

Press AUTO CAL.

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

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

MASTER VOL

?/1

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

?/1 switch

Input buttons

MUTING

MASTE VOL +/–

The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

Speaker level MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

Speaker distance MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

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

Notes

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

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

Tips

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

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

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1 or MUTING. – Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver. – Change the volume level. – Press AUTO CAL again.

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Error and warning codes

Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as 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 the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error.

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

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 24).

Error code and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 20 Front speakers

ERROR 21 Only one

t PUSH t blank display

Explanation Remedies

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

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 speaker connection.

Check the surround speaker 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:

War n i n g c o d e t blank display t (warning code t blank display) display t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

t PUSH t blank

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

“Warning code and solution” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 24).

Getting Started

continued

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Warning code and solution

Warning code

WARN. 40 The environment

WARN. 50 The center speaker

WARN. 51 The surround

WARN. 60 The front speaker

WARN. 62 The center speaker

WARN. 63 The surround left

WARN. 64 The surround right

WARN. 70 The front speaker

WARN. 72 The center speaker

WARN. 73 The surround left

WARN. 74 The surround right

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

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

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

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

Explanation Solution

Make sure the

is noisy.

environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Be sure to connect

is not connected.

the center speaker.

Be sure to connect speakers are not connected.

the surround

speakers.

Reposition your balance is 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 is 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.

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

AUTO

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

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

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

MASTER VOL +/–

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

3 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

4 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

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5 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”.

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

6 Adjust the speaker levels and

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

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

Tips

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

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

To turn off the test tone

Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select “T. TONE N” in step 5.

Getting Started

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Playback

Selecting a component

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

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 +

MUTING

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To mute the sound

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

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Press the input button to select a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 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

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

123

FM MODE

D.TUNING

MEMORY DVD MENU

>10/

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET +

HmM

?/1

2 3

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

?/1

TV/VIDEO

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH – PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

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 41 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 39 for details.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

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

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

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

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

Playback

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Watching a DVD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

2 3

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

Notes

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

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

connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

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

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to page 41 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

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

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

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

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

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

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

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Amplifier Operations

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

Navigating through 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

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

6 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

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

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the menu you want.

3 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

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Overview of the menus

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

Menu [Display]

LEVEL (34) [1-LEVEL]

TONE (35) [2-TONE]

SUR (35) [3-SUR]

TUNER (36) [4-TUNER]

Parameters [Display]

Tes t ton e [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]

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

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Menu [Display]

AUDIO (36) [5-AUDIO]

Parameters [Display]

Digital audio input decoding

priority [DEC. PRI.]

Digital broadcast language

selection [DUAL]

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

Audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input

[V2 INPUT]

Audio input mode for SA-CD/CD input

[CD INPUT]

SYSTEM (37) [6-SYSTEM]

Front speaker distance [FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

Surround speaker placement [SUR PL.]

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

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

Auto calibration [AUTO CAL.]

Settings Initial setting

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

for: VIDEO 2; DEC. PCM for: DVD, SA-CD/ CD

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M

DUAL M+S

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

Amplifier Operations

V2 AUTO, V2 OPT, V2 ANLG V2 AUTO

CD AUTO, CD OPT, CD ANLG CD AUTO

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

(0.1 m step)

PL. LOW, PL. HIGH PL. LOW

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

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

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

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

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

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

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

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

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

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

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

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

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Adjusting the tone

Settings for the surround

(TONE menu)

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

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

sound

(SUR menu)

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

SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

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

39).

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.

•EFCT. MIN The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX The surround effect is maximum.

Amplifier Operations

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Settings for the tuner

Settings for the audio

(TUNER menu)

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

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

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

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

(AUDIO menu)

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

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

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

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

Note

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

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.

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x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)

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

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

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound

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

• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or

DTS 2048 signals are input.

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

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

SYSTEM menu parameters

Amplifier Operations

x V2 INPUT (Audio input mode for

VIDEO 2 input)

Lets you select the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input.

•V2 AUTO 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.

•V2 OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack.

• V2 ANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

x CD INPUT (Audio input mode for

SA-CD/CD input)

Lets you select the audio input mode for SA-CD/CD input.

•CD AUTO 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.

• CD OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack.

• CD ANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

x FRT DIST. (Front speakers

distance)

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

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

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

1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

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

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

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

x SUR PL.

(Surround speaker placement)

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 42).

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 meter 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 meter 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 meter 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!

• PL. LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

• PL. HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

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Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

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

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.

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D.

123

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

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the receiver. For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page

40).

DUAL MONO

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

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Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic IIPRO LOGIC II MOVIE

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do no 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.]

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

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

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

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

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

all speakers.

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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

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

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

MUSIC

MOVIE

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

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the receiver. For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 42).

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

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

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]

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.

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 film makers 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.

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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.

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”.

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. 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

Enjoying Surround Sound

2CH

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

Press 2CH.

You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the receiver.

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Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

1,2

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down SOUND

FIELD +, press ?/1.

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

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

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

Tip

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

Area code FM AM

CEL, CEK, AU, SP 50 kHz 9 kHz

E51 50 kHz 10 kHz*

AR, MX 50 kHz 10 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 57).

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Automatic tuning

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

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 36).

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

FM MODE

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

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

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. 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 36).

Direct tuning

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

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

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

enter the frequency.

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

4 Press ENTER.

If you cannot tune in a station

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

Tuner Operations

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Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 47). Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2 2

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” (page 48).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down INPUT SELECTOR

and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the ones with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 48. Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations. When this process is finished, “FINISH” appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation.

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Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

3,5

TUNING +/–

3 Press MEMORY.

“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 the TUNING + or TUNING – 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 MEMORY, start again from step 3.

Tuner Operations

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using automatic tuning (page 45) or direct tuning (page 45).

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

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Tuning to preset stations

Using the Radio Data

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

Numeric button s

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

ENTER

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

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

01 02 03 04 05 27...

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 45), automatic tuning (page 45), 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.

30 29 28

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

Using the controls on the receiver

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

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Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Vol um e le v e l

Type of program being broadcast (page 49).

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 c onsists of 9 characters or more,

the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS

service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears on the display.

t Radio Text

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs offering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

Description

current news

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

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, such a s 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 Ja z z p rog ram s

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Description

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

Tuner Operations

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Other Operations Using the Remote

Using the Sleep Timer

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.

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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

Tap e d e c k 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.

Additional Information

Glossary

x Dolby Digital

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

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch 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 5.1ch surround sound.

Other Operations/Using the Remote/Additional Information

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.

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 4ch surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS Digital Surround

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

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x HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

Technology developed by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for AV equipment. This interface can transmit video, audio, and control signals in digital format.

x Sampling frequency

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

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

• 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.

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On placement

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

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

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

• Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a 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 you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front speakers, center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set (page 12).

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.

Additional Information

If color irregularity is observed...

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

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Troubleshooting

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

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 securely.

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

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

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

• 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 with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

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 (page 34).

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

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

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

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

• Adjust the speaker level (page 26).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

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

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

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

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button.

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

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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 (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

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

ANTENNA

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire (not supplied)

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.

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

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

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

Additional Information

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 (page 45).

• 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).

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Remote control

The remote does not function.

• For receiver operation, you can only use

the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected.

• 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.

Except for models of area code MX, E51, AR.

Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Error messages

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

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

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

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To cle ar S ee

All memorized settings page 22

Customized sound fields page 44

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.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

HT-SF1000 only

Power Output Stereo mode (rated) 70 W + 70 W

Music power output (reference)

(With SS-FSP1000)

HT-SS1000 only

Power Output Stereo mode (rated) 70 W + 70 W

Music power output (reference)

(With SS-MSP1000)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

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

E51 240 V AC, 50 Hz

AU,

MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz

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

Inputs (Analog)

SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1, 2

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 0.7%)

FRONT

CENTER (With SS-CNP1000F)

SUR

: 143 W/ch (With SS-FRP1000) SUBWOOFER (With SS-WP1000)

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 0.7%)

FRONT

CENTER (With SS-CNP1000)

SUR

: 143 W/ch (With SS-SRP1000) SUBWOOFER (With SS-WP1000)

Sensitivity: 1 V Impedance: 50 kohms

: 143 W/ch

: 143 W

: 143 W/ch

: 143 W

: 285 W

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –

VIDEO 2, SA-CD/ CD (Optical)

Impedance: 75 ohms

Sensitivity: – Impedance: –

Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section

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

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU,

With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz

Models of area code E51

With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,610 kHz

With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 – 1,602 kHz

Models of area code AR, MX

With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

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General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

AR 220 – 230 V AC,

E51 120 – 240 V AC,

MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz

SP 230 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

CEL, CEK, AU, SP, E51, AR, MX

110 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

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

430 × 64 × 338 mm including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 3.5 kg

Speaker section

HT-SF1000 only

• Front speakers (SS-FSP1000)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP1000F)

• Surround speakers (SS-FRP1000)

Front speakers 2 way, magnetically

shielded

Center speaker Full range, magnetically

shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units Front speakers 70 × 100 mm cone type,

25 mm Balance Dome

Twe eter Center speaker 55 × 110 mm cone type Surround speakers 70 × 100 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 2.7 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

265 × 1,108 × 265 mm Center speaker 300 × 76 × 116 mm

Mass (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

3.5 kg

Center speaker 1.2 kg

HT-SS1000 only

• Front speakers (SS-MSP1000)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP1000)

• Surround speakers (SS-SRP1000)

Front/center speakers

Full range, magnetically

shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 57 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 2.7 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers

83 × 180 × 98 mm Center speaker 250 × 85 × 98 mm Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 0.6 kg Center speaker 0.7 kg Surround speakers 0.5 kg

Subwoofer (SS-WP1000)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 160 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 1.3 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

200 × 379 × 335 mm

including front panel Mass (Approx.) 6 kg

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Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Speaker cords (5) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads

• Speakers (HT-SS1000 only) (20)

• Sub woofer (4) Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Sub woofer (1)

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 43 2CH STEREO 43

5.1 channel 12

AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 39

AUTOBETICAL 46

CD player

connecting 18 playback 29

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 42

Dolby Digital 51 DVD player

connecting 19 playback 30

DVD recorder

connecting 19

Error messages 56

HDMI

connecting 20

Initial setup 22

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

Muting 28

RDS 48

Satellite tuner

connecting 19

Selecting

component 28 sound field 41

Sleep Timer 50 Sound fields

resetting 44 selecting 41

Speakers

connecting 15 installing 12

Super Audio CD player

connecting 18 playback 29

TEST TONE 26 Tuner

connecting 21

Tuning

automatically 45 directly 45 to preset stations 48

VCR

connecting 19

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