Sony STR-DA2ES User Manual

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4-241-669-11(2)

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

STR-DA2ES

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WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

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

For customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

ENERGY STAR

mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

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4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

For customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA2ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the Models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code U only”.

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

– Models of area code U, CA

RM-PG411

– Models of other area codes

RM-LP211 See the separate operating instructions supplied with 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).

FRONT B

CENTER

SURROUND

OUT

–

SURROUND

BACK

SUB

RE OUT SPEAKERS

WOOFER

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω

4 Ω 8 Ω

MPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

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”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and

“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Main unit ............................................... 6

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your

components ..................................... 8

1a: Connecting components with

digital audio output jacks .......... 10

1b: Connecting components with multi

channel output jacks .................. 13

1c: Connecting components with only

analog audio jacks ..................... 15

2: Connecting the antennas.................. 17

3: Connecting speakers........................ 18

4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20

5: Setting up the speakers .................... 21

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE).................. 23

Amplifier/Tuner Operation

Selecting the component ..................... 24

Listening to multi channel sound

(MULTI CH DIRECT) ................. 25

Listening to FM/AM radio ..................25

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)*

Presetting radio stations....................... 27

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Changing the display ........................... 31

About the indications in the display .... 32

.....................................

....

Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input audio

signal (AUTO DECODING)......... 34

Using only the front speakers .............. 34

Selecting a sound field ........................ 35

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS

Neo:6 (2CH MODE) ..................... 38

Selecting the surround back decoding

mode (SB DECODING) ............... 39

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Assigning the audio input

(AUDIO SPLIT)............................ 41

Switching the audio input mode for

digital components

(INPUT MODE)............................ 42

Customizing sound fields .................... 43

Adjusting the equalizer........................ 45

Advanced settings................................ 46

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and functions.. 56

Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 57

Selecting the speaker system ............... 57

Listening to the sound in

another room*

.....................................................

Recording ............................................ 60

CONTROL A1

/S-LINK control

system............................................ 61

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 66

Troubleshooting................................... 66

Specifications ...................................... 69

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

*1Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

*2Models of area code U, CA only.

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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – L

ANALOG DIRECT qh (34) AUDIO SPLIT 0 (41) AUTO DEC ql (34) CINEMA STUDIO EX wd (35) Cursor buttons ( / ) ej (21,

43–46, 56) CUSTOMIZE r; (46, 56) Digital Cinema Sound indicator

DIGITAL CONCERT HALL ws

(36) DIMMER wh (31) DISPLAY 3 (29, 31) Display 7 DOOR OPEN qf ENTER eh (20, 56) EQ ek (45) EQUALIZER es (46) FM/AM wa (25, 26) FM MODE rf (25) FUNCTION qs (24, 25, 27, 28,

41, 42, 56) INPUT MODE qd (42) IR receptor 2 Jog dial eg (21, 43–46, 56) LEVEL ef (44)

M – V

MASTER VOLUME 9 (23, 24) MEMORY e; (27) MODE +/– qj (36, 37, 45) MULTI CH DIRECT qg (25) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

indicator 8 MUTING qa (24) NIGHT MODE ra (38) NIGHT MODE indicator 4 NORMAL SURR

(;PLII/NEO:6) wg (38) ON SCREEN wj (11, 14, 16) PHONES jack wk PRESET TUNING +/– w; (27) RDS PTY rd (29)

(Models of area code

CEL, CEK only) SB DEC indicator 6 SET UP ed (21) SLEEP rd (57)

(Models of area code

SP, KR, E only) SPEAKERS switch wl (57) SURR el (43) SURR BACK DECODING wf

(39) TEST TONE rs (23) TUNING +/– ea (25)

(Models of area code U, CA,

SP, KR, E only) TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– ea

(25, 29)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16)

Illustration number

PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)

Name of button/part Reference page

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58)

(Models of area code U, CA only)

?/1 (power) 1

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12 3 456 7 8 9

–

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

ql qkw;wawgwhwjwkwl wf wd ws

Open the front door

e; ea es ed ef eg

q;qaqsqdqfqgqhqj

–

+–

ra ehekrsrg rdrf

ejr;

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Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 17).

Connectable components

Component to be connected Page

DVD/LD player

With digital audio output* With multi-channel audio output* With analog audio output only*

TV monitor

With component video input*4* With S-Video or composite video input only 16

Satellite tuner

With digital audio output* With analog audio output only*

CD/Super Audio CD player

With digital audio output* With multi-channel audio output* With analog audio output only*

MD/DAT deck

With digital audio output*

With analog audio output only* Cassette deck, analog disc turntable 15 Multi-channel decoder 13 VCR, video camera, video game, etc. 16

10–11 13–14 10–11

11 or 14

10–11 10–11

12 13 15

12 15

*1Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector, etc. *2Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the

component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. *3Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. *4Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks *5Except for models of area code CEL, CEK.

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Required cords

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to H) (not suppiled).

Getting Started

A Audio cord

White (L)

Red (R)

B Audio/video cord

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

C Video cord

Yellow

G Monaural audio cord

Black

Tip

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

H Component video cord

(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

Green

Blue

Red

D S-video cord

E Optical digital cord

F Coaxial digital cord

Notes

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

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

• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the

components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK jack

See “CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system” on page 61.

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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.

1 Connect the audio jacks.

Satellite tuner

OUTPUT

AUDIO

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL

SURROUND

DVD/LD OPTICAL

TV/SAT OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

OUT

DVD/LD COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 1

Ω

CTRL S

MONITOR

SURROUND

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

OUT

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TV/SATINDVD/LD

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

P /R-Y

SURROUND

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

DVD/LD player

* Connect to either the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN or the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack.

We recommend making connections to the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN jack.

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2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

Notes

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

• The on-screen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks even if you press ON SCREEN.

DVD/LD playerSatellite tuner

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT OUTPUT

COMPONENT

B-Y

R-Y

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R-Y

COMPONENT

B-Y

Getting Started

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD OPTICAL

TV/SAT OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

OUT

DVD/LD COAXIAL

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 1

HCDCD

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

INPUT

VIDEO

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

INPUT

COMPONENT

B-Y

R-Y

OUT

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

B/CB

P /B-Y

R/CR

P /R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

CTRL S

STATUS IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SURROUND

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

Ω

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV monitor

Tip

When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on this receiver. In addition, this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only).

Note

You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued)

Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.

CD/Super Audio CD

player

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

(ASSIGNABLE)

DVD/LD OPTICAL

TV/SAT OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

MULTI CH IN 2

SUB

WOOFER

CTRL S

MONITOR

Ω

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN 1

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

MD/DAT deck

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

EE AA

INOUT

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

MONITOR OUT

TV/SATINDVD/LD

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

LINE

INOUT

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

/R-Y

SURROUND

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input

See “Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT)” (page 41).

Tips

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

• You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot

connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator.

Notes

• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.

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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

1 Connect the audio jacks.

If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

/R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

MULTI CH IN 2

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

CTRL S

COAXIAL

SUB

MONITOR

Ω

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN 1

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

SURROUND

OUT

CENTER

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN 1

AAG G

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

MULTI CH OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD/LD player,

CD/Super Audio CD player,

Multichannel decoder, etc.

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

Getting Started

Tips

• This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG-2.

• Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the component.

Note

DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals.

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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued)

2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

Notes

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

• The on-screen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks even if you press ON SCREEN.

DVD/LD player

COMPONENT

B-Y

R-Y

P /B-Y

P /R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

IMPEDANCE

B/CB

R/CR

–

SPEA

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

CDH

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

SURROUND

ANTENNA

Ω

OUT

COAXIAL

CENTER

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN 1

TV monitor

INPUT

VIDEO COMPONENT

S VIDEO

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SURROUND

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

R-Y

INPUT OUTPUTINPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

B-Y

HCD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

Tip

Note

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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

Hooking up audio components

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.

MD/DAT deck

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

Turntable

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

OUT

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 1

CTRL S

STATUS IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SURROUND

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

Ω

Getting Started

INOUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

P /B-Y

P /R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

IMPEDANCE

B/CB

R/CR

–

SPEA

INOUT

OUTPUT

LINE

CD/Super Audio CD

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

Tape deck

player

Note

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.

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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued)

Hooking up video components

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (function) (page 24). In addition, you can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TV/SATINDVD/LD

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

SURROUND

B/CB

P /B-Y

R/CR

P /R-Y

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

SURROUND

CTRL S

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

Ω

OUT

COAXIAL

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN 1

OUTIN

B, D, E

Camcorder

or TV game

INOUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

BCDBBBDD

OUTPUTINPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

TV monitor VCR VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUTINPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Tip

Note

INOUT

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO

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2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

OUT

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

SURROUND

ANTENNA

Ω

OUT

COAXIAL

CENTER

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN 1

CTRL S

MONITOR

SURROUND

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CTRL S

STATUS IN

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

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

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TV/SATINDVD/LD

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

SURROUND

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

P /R-Y

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

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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.

• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.

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3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a

center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel). (See “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 39.)

Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

Active sub woofer

Surround speaker (L)

Surround back speaker

Tip

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

Speaker impedance

To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)

Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.

Note

Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.

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Required cords

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+) (–)

Front speaker (R)

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

/R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

–

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Front speaker (L)

FRONT A

–

CENTER

– +

SURROUND BACK

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

PRE OUT SPEAKERS

SURROUND

BACK

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

4 Ω 8 Ω

MPEDANCE

SELECTOR

FRONT B

–

AC OUTLET

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω

Active sub woofer

INPUT

AUDIO

SPEAKERS FRONT B*

Getting Started

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Surround speaker

(R)

Surround back

speaker

Surround speaker

(L)

Center speaker

* (Models of area codes U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only.) You can select the front speakers you want to use with

the SPEAKERS switch. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” (page 57).

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4: Connecting the AC power cord

AC OUTLET

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT SPEAKERS

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

4 Ω 8 Ω

FRONT B

–

MPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

To a wall outlet

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω

AC power cord

* Except for models of area code KR.

The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.

Notes

• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on.

• Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a malfunction.

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.

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

“ENTER to Clear All” appears in the display.

3 Press DOOR OPEN to open the door of

the front panel, then press ENTER.

After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears in the display for a while, “MEMORY CLEARED!” appears.

The following are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, CUSTOMIZE, SURROUND, LEVEL, and EQ menus.

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

• All preset stations.

• All index names for functions and

preset stations.

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5: Setting up the speakers

Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP.

The SET UP parameter appears in the display.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to

select the speaker.

For details, see “Speaker setup parameters” below.

Notes

• Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable due to sound field (pages 35–37) or other settings.

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

4 Turn the jog dial to select the

parameter.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x FRONT SP (Front speaker size)

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select

“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

x CENTER SP (Center speaker size)

• LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.

• SMALL

• NO (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2) If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers (digital downmix).

• MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2) If you did not connect a center speaker but want to downmix the center channel audio, select “MIX” (page 25). This is only active when the front, surround, and surround back speakers are set to “LARGE” (ANALOG DOWNMIX). When all speakers are not set to “LARGE”, the center channel will be downmixed digitally (DIGITAL DOWNMIX).

* When using MULTI CH 1/2 sources, the sound

of the center channel is output from the front speakers if you select either “NO” or “MIX”.

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5: Setting up the speakers (continued)

x SURROUND SP (Surround speaker

size)

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

• SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• NO If you did not connect surround speakers, select

“NO”. When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO”.

x SURR BACK SP (Surround back

speaker size)

When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speaker is also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.

• LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround back speaker to “LARGE”.

• SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround back channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.

• NO If you did not connect a surround back speaker, select “NO”.

Tip

The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass has a certain amount of directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see page 45.

x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer selection)

• YES If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.

• NO If you did not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

Tip

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

For advanced speaker setups

Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON”. This enables advanced setups including those of the distances to the speakers and heights of the speakers.

For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page

46. For details on how to set the items, see page

48.

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6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

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

Tips

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

• Although these adjustments can also be made via the LEVEL button on the front panel, we recommend you follow the procedure described below and make adjustments from your listening position using the remote.

1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the

receiver.

2 Select TEST TONE using the remote.

For details about the remote operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.

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

3 Adjust the speaker level and balance

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

For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 44.

Tips

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

• You can also use the jog dial on the receiver for the adjustment.

4 Select TEST TONE using the remote.

For details about the remote operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.

The test tone turns off.

To output the test tone only from a specific speaker

Set “TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX” (page 44). The test tone is output only

from the selected speaker.

For more precise adjustment

You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level. Set “T.TONE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “PHASE NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” (page

48). Then select the two speakers you want to adjust using “PHASE NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” in the LEVEL menu (page 44).

Note

When you select analog audio using the MULTI CH DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT buttons, the power to the digital circuits is turned off.* When you output the test tone in this setting, it takes a few seconds to output the test tone. This, however, is not a malfunction. * When “D.POWER” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is

set to “AUTO OFF” (page 47).

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Amplifier/Tuner Operation

Selecting the component

1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the

function.

The selected function appears in the display.

To select the Display

VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3

TV game DVD or LD player DVD/LD Satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD or Super Audio CD/SACD

CD player Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO

2 Turn on the component and start

playback.

When you select a component which is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected. If your TV is connected to the receiver’s MONITOR jack, the video from the selected function will be displayed on the TV.

3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the

volume.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

Notes on using headphones

• When headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 37).

– HEADPHONE (2CH) – HEADPHONE (DIRECT) – HEADPHONE (MULTI1) – HEADPHONE (MULTI2) – HEADPHONE THEATER

• When headphones are connected and you use the

MULTI CH DIRECT function with center speaker (CENTER SP) set to “NO” or “MIX”, and sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) set to “NO”, only the front L/R signals of the multi channel sound are output from the headphones. To listen to the sound of all channels, press one of the other sound field buttons to cancel the MULTI CH DIRECT function.

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Listening to multi channel

Listening to FM/AM radio

sound

(MULTI CH DIRECT)

You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD.

Also see “D.POWER” on page 47. Surround effects are not activated when using

this function.

Press MULTI CH DIRECT repeatedly to select the multi channel audio source (“MULTI CH 1 DIRECT” or “MULTI CH 2 DIRECT”).

The selected audio source is output.

Note

This function is canceled when you switch the function (page 24) or sound field (pages 35–37).

When the center speaker or sub woofer is not connected (Analog downmix function)

If you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the SET UP menu to “NO” or “MIX” (CENTER SP only) (page 21) and activate the MULTI CH DIRECT function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be downmixed to the FRONT L/R channel audio.

To assign the multi channel audio to a specific function

Set “MULTI CH 1” or “MULTI CH 2” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). The multi channel audio inputs can be assigned to any functions except TUNER and PHONO.

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 17).

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

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz* SP, CEL, CEK, KR 50 kHz 9 kHz E 50 kHz 9 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 70).

Automatic tuning

1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the

function to TUNER.

2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM

band.

3 Press TUNING + or – (TUNING/PTY

SELECT + or – for models of area code CEL, CEK).

Press + to scan from low to high; press – to scan from high to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

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

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Listening to FM/AM radio (continued)

Direct tuning

Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the numeric buttons or NUM menu on the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.

Models of area code U, CA

Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.

1 Press TUNER to switch the function to

TUNER.

You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver.

2 Press FM/AM button on the receiver

repeatedly to select FM or AM band.

3 Press D.TUNING. 4 Select the numbers for the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

bbbb

1 0 2 5 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz (You don’t have to enter the last “0” when

the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

bbb

1 3 5 0

Models of other area codes

Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.

1 Select “TUNER” from the FUNCTION

list to switch the function to TUNER.

You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver.

2 Select “FM/AM” from the SUB menu to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use the FM/AM button on the receiver.

3 Select “DIRECT TUNING” from the SUB

menu.

4 Select the numbers for the frequency

using the NUM menu.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz (You don’t have to enter the last “0” when

the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the

direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

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

Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

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Storing FM stations

Presetting radio 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”.

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

turn the receiver back on.

“Autobetical select” appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 29.

Regular FM stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and stored after the

RDS station. When done, “Autobetical finish” appears in

the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

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

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page

28.

• 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.

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

Presetting radio stations

1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the

function to TUNER.

2 Tune in the station that you want to

preset using Automatic Tuning (page

25) or Direct Tuning (page 26).

3 Press MEMORY.

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

4 Press PRESET TUNING + or – to select

a preset number.

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

5 Press MEMORY again.

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

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

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Presetting radio stations (continued)

Tuning to preset stations

1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to

TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or – repeatedly

to select the preset station you want.

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

nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Using the remote Models of area code U, CA

Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.

1 Press TUNER to switch the function to

TUNER.

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

to select the preset station you want.

Models of other area codes

Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.

1 Select “TUNER” from the FUNCTION list to

switch the function to TUNER.

2 Move the easy scroll key to select the

preset number you want, then press the key to enter the selection.

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

– Displaying RDS information – Scanning preset stations by program type

Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.*

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 26), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page

28).

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

Note

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

Displaying RDS information

Notes

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

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”) appears in the display.

• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data.

Scanning preset stations by program type

You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify. The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type.

1 Press RDS PTY. 2 Press TUNING/PTY SELECT + or

TUNING/PTY SELECT – to select the program type.

See the table on the next page for the information on each program type.

3 Press RDS PTY.

While the receiver is scanning stations, “PTY SEARCH” appears in the display window.

When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type, “PTY not found” appears in the display.

Amplifier/Tuner Operation

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY.

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

PS (Program Service name)

t Frequency

t PTY (Program TYpe) indicationb) t RT (Radio Text) indicationc) t CT (Current Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field currectly applied t Volume level t Decoding information

a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM

stations. b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 30). c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

Description of program types

Program type Description indication

News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand

on current news

Information Programs offering information on

a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and

medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or

regional culture, such as language

and social concerns Science Programs about the natural

sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as

celebrity interviews, panel games,

and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs M.o.R. Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,

chamber music, opera, etc. Other Music Music that does not fit into any

categories above, such as Rhythm

& Blues and Reggae Weather & Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading,

etc. Children’s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the

things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the

public express their views by

phone or in a public forum Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located by

TP/TA.

Program type Description indication

Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities

such as gardening, fishing,

cooking, etc. Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above

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Changing the display

Changing the information in the display

You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

The displayed information varies according to the selected function.

All functions except TUNER

t Function name

Sound field name

Volume level

Decoding information

All functions except TUNER (When the function name is indexed) (page 56)

t Index name

Function name

Sound field name

Volume level

Decoding information

TUNER

t Frequency and preset number

Sound field name

Volume level

Decoding information

TUNER (When the preset name is indexed) (page 56)

t Preset name and preset number

Frequency and preset number

Sound field name

Volume level

Decoding information

Changing the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

The DIMMER button lights up and the brightness of the display changes in 6 steps. When you set to “[ ]” (the display is turned off), the MULTI CH DECODING indicator is also turned off.

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About the indications in the display

1 2 5364 0798

OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2

DTS MPEG

SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ SLEEP

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

L.F.E.

LSW

SL SR

SSB

STEREO MONO MEMORY

RDS

qdqg qs qaqf

1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal.

2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.

3 MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when MULTI

CH IN 1 or 2 is selected.

4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are

input.

Note

Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.

5 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is

decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

6 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. However, this indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II movie/music decoder is in active. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.

7 L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback.

8 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is

set to “YES” (page 22) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

9 Playback channel indicators: The letters

(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like “D.CONCERT HALL”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.

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

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DECODING

SL SR

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0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 25–30 for tuner operations.

qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is

activated.

qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is

functioning.

qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated. See page 54 to adjust the dynamic range compression.

qf DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. qg SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are

inserted or the SPEAKERS switch is set to OFF.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input audio signal

(AUTO DECODING)

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any surround effects.

If you connect an active sub woofer

When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press AUTO DEC.

“AUTO DECODING” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the AUTO DECODING mode.

Tip

In most cases AUTO DECODING provides the most appropriate decoding. However, when playing software encoded in the Dolby Digital EX format, you may want to use SURR BACK DECODING (page 39) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer.

Using only the front speakers

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front L/R speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.

Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Press 2CH STEREO.

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

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.

Listening to analog audio (ANALOG DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected function to the two channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. Also see “D.POWER” on page

47. When using this function, only the volume and

front speaker balance can be adjusted.

1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function

you want to listen to in analog audio.

2 Press ANALOG DIRECT.

“ANALOG DIRECT” appears in the display and the analog audio is output.

Note

This function is canceled when you switch the sound field (pages 35–37).

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Selecting a sound field

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

Sound field list

NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE D.CONCERT HALL A D.CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO/CLUB LIVE CONCERT ARENA STADIUM GAME

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology.

DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.

When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.

Enjoying movies using the 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.

Press CINEMA STUDIO EX repeatedly to select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you want.

The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode appears in the display.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS

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.

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About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimention 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.

Tips

• You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX

mode by pressing MODE +/– repeatedly.

• 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

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

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

Selecting the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL modes

These modes reproduce the acoustics of a concert hall by applying multi-speaker system dynamics to 2 channel audio signals, like those from CDs, etc.

Press DIGITAL CONCERT HALL repeatedly to select “D.CONCERT HALL A (or B)”.

The selected mode appears in the display.

x D.CONCERT HALL A

Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.

x D.CONCERT HALL B

Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound.

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Selecting other sound fields

Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

x NORMAL SURROUND

Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. For software with 2 channel audio signals, you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting.

x MONO MOVIE

Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

x STEREO MOVIE

Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks.

x CHURCH

Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.

x OPERA HOUSE

Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.

x JAZZ CLUB

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x DISCO/CLUB

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club.

x LIVE CONCERT

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

x ARENA

Reproduces the acoustics of a 1,000-seat concert hall.

x STADIUM

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

x GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software.

When the headphones are connected

You can select only from the following sound fields.

x HEADPHONE (2CH)

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

x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)

Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/2)

Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks.

x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS

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

To turn off the surround effect

Press AUTO DEC or 2CH STEREO.

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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields.

When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

Press NIGHT MODE.

The “NIGHT MODE” indicator in the display lights up and the NIGHT MODE function is activated.

Tip

While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT level increase, and “D.RANGE COMP.” is automatically set to “MAX”.

Note

This function cannot be activated when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is used.

and DTS Neo:6

(2CH MODE)

This fucntion lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources.

This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, MPEG 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.

Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII/Neo:6) repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

The selected mode appears in the display. The sound field automatically switches to “NORMAL SURROUND” (page 37).

2 channel decoding modes

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

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

• PLII MUSIC Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

• Neo: Cinema Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in DTS Surround.

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

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Tips

• When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu.

• You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page

47).

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

(SB DECODING)

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream.

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in the Surround EX format*, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

* Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1, etc.

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

“SB DECODING XXXX” appears in the display.

When the receiver is decoding the surround back signal the “SB DEC” indicator lights up.

Surround back decoding modes

• AUTO

• MATRIX

• OFF

For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on the next page.

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DECODING” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47).

Note

You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when using the 2CH STEREO (page 34), ANALOG DIRECT (page 34) or MULTI CH DIRECT mode (page 25) or when headphones are connected.

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Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued)

How to select the surround back decoding mode

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

When you select “AUTO”

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag*1, the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.

For the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 source, DTS Matrix decoder is applied. For the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 source, DTS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6.1

channel signal.

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 — DTS 5.1 5.1 — Dolby Digital EX* DTS-ES Matrix 6.1* DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*46.1 DTS Discrete decoder

When you select “MATRIX”

Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag*1 in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters. This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES Matrix 6.1* DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*46.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

6.1 DTS Matrix decoder

6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

When you select “OFF”

Surround back decoding is not performed.

*16.1 channel decod flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs. *2Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you

distinguish Surround EX films. *3Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. *4Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to

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

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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Assigning the audio input

(AUDIO SPLIT)

You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases.

(Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.

Connect the first DVD player to the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN jack and connect the second DVD player to the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack.

Also, connect the analog audio/video output jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the receiver.

Assign “DIGITAL ONLY COAXIAL” to DVD/LD function and assign “DVD/LD (OPTICAL)” to VIDEO 2 function.

1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function

whose audio input mode you want to assign.

2 Press AUDIO SPLIT. 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the audio

input.

The audio input you can assign varies for each function. For details, see “Selectable audio inputs for each function” below. Select “NO ASSIGN” if you do not want to assign any audio input to the selected function.

4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.

The audio input is assigned to the function selected in step 1. If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within 8 seconds, the receiver automatically assigns the audio input displayed in the display.

Selectable audio inputs for each function

DVD/LD function

NO ASSIGN t DIGITAL: ONLY COAX t DIGITAL: ONLY OPT t ONLY ANALOG INPUT

VIDEO3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT function

NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t ONLY ANALOG INPUT

PHONO function

NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t VIDEO 3 (ANALOG) t DVD/LD (ANALOG) t TV/SAT (ANALOG) t TAPE t MD/DAT (ANALOG) t CD/SACD

All other analog functions

NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 3 (OPTICAL) t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t DVD/LD (OPTICAL) t TV/SAT (OPTICAL) t MD/DAT (OPTICAL)

Tips

• When you select a function for which an audio input is assigned, the AUDIO SPLIT button lights up.

• You can also select the audio input assigned with this function using INPUT MODE (page 42).

Notes

• You cannot use the AUDIO SPLIT function when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is activated.

• You cannot assign an audio input for TUNER function.

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Switching the audio input mode for digital components

(INPUT MODE)

You can switch the audio input mode for functions which have digital audio input jacks. You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using the AUDIO SPLIT (page 41).

1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function

whose audio input mode you want to switch.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select

the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO 2CH Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals.

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

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

• ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

When the multi channel audio input is assigned to a specific function (page 47)

The following is displayed instead of “AUTO 2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.

• AUTO MULTI CH 1/2 Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks when there is no digital audio signals.

• MULTI CH 1/2 FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks.

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Customizing sound fields

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

Note on the displayed items

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

Adjusting the SURROUND menu

You can customize the surround effects of the selected sound field. The settings are stored individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press SURR.

The SURROUND menu appears in the display.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to

select the parameter.

For details, see “SURROUND menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn the

jog dial to adjust the selected parameter.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

SURROUND menu parameters

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Initial setting: (depends on the sound field) Higher settings apply more surround effect.

For advanced SURROUND menu adjustments

Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments.

For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page

46. For details on how to set the items, see page 52.

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Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press LEVEL.

The LEVEL menu appears in the display.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to

select the parameter.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn the

jog dial to adjust the selected parameter.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

x TEST TONE (Test tone)*

Initial setting: OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. When set to “AUTO”, the test tone is output from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX”, you can select which speaker will output the test tone.

x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)*

Initial setting: OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two adjacent speakers.

x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)*

Initial setting: OFF Lets you output the source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from two adjacent speakers.

x FRONT (Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: midpoint (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level)

x SURROUND L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (L) level)

x SURROUND R XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (R) level)

x SURR BACK XXX.X dB (Surround back speaker level)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

x S.WOOFER XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 1 sub woofer level)

x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 2 sub woofer level)

Initial setting: +10 dB Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN 1/2 sub woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players.

* Only one of these parameters appears according to

the “T.TONE” setting in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 48).

Note

When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if “FRONT SP” (front speaker size) in the SET UP menu is set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals.

– D.CONCERT HALL A/B – CHURCH – OPERA HOUSE – JAZZ CLUB – LIVE CONCERT – ARENA – STADIUM

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For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments

Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments.

For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page

46. For details on how to set the items, see page 54.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

?/1.

“S.F Initialize” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial settings.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, midrange, treble level) of each speaker using the EQ menu.

Bass

Level (dB)

Frequency

(Hz)

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press EQ.

The EQ menu appears in the display.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to

select the parameter.

For details, see “EQ menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn the

jog dial to adjust the selected parameter.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

items.

Midrange Treble

Frequency

(Hz)

Frequency

(Hz)

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Advanced settings

EQ menu parameters

x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level)

x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level)

x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level)

x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level)

x CENTER MID XXX.X dB (Center speaker midrange level)

x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB (Center speaker treble level)

x SURROUND BASS XXX.X dB (Surround speaker bass level)

x SURROUND TRE. XXX.X dB (Surround speaker treble level)

x SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X dB (Surround back speaker bass level)

x SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X dB (Surround back speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

To apply equalization

Press EQUALIZER. Each press turns the equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator lights when the equalizer is on.

For advanced EQ menu adjustments

Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments.

For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page

46. For details on how to set the items, see page 55.

Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver

You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.

1 Press CUSTOMIZE.

The CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display.

2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to

select the parameter.

For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below.

3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected

parameter.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other

items.

CUSTOMIZE menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x MENU EXPAND (Menu expanding)

• ON

The advanced parameters for the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, and EQ menus are displayed and can be adjusted. For details on each setup items, see pages 21, 43–45 and the following pages.

• OFF

The advanced parameters are not displayed.

x dts 96/24DEC. (DTS 96/24 decoding mode)

• AUTO

When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• OFF

Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.

Note

This parameter is valid only in the AUTO DECODING mode (page 34). In other sound fields, this parameter is always set to “OFF”.

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x 2CH MODE (2 channel decoding mode)

You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2 channel decoding mode (page 38). You can set this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is selected. In the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always set to “PRO LOGIC” and cannot be changed. For details on each decoding mode, see page 38. * The selected decoding mode is applied only when

the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.

• PRO LOGIC

• PLII MOVIE

• PLII MUSIC

• Neo: Cinema

• Neo: Music

x SB DECODING (Surround back decoding mode)

You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode (page 39). For details on each decoding mode, see page 39.

• AUTO

• MATRIX

• OFF

x MULTI CH 1 (Multi channel 1 assignment)

x MULTI CH 2 (Multi channel 2 assignment)

Initial setting: NONE (no assignment) Lets you assign the audio signal input to MULTI CH IN 1 (or 2) jacks to any function except TUNER and PHONO. You cannot assign both “MULTI CH 1” and “MULTI CH 2” to the same function.

x D.POWER (Digital power management)

• AUTO OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You can enjoy high quality analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.

• ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the “AUTO OFF” setting when digital circuits are turned on, etc.

x V.POWER (Video power management)

• AUTO OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary video circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of video circuits.

• ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of video circuits on. Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the power of the video circuits is turned on. In this case, select “ALWAYS ON”.

x S.FIELD LINK (Sound field link)

• ON Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a function whenever it is selected. For example, if you select STADIUM for CD/SACD function, change to a different function and return to CD/ SACD function, STADIUM is automatically applied again.

• OFF Sound field link is not activated.

x DECODE FORMAT (Digital audio input decoding mode)

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

• AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, PCM, or MPEG2.

• PCM Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals. If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound is output. When set to “AUTO”, and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “PCM”.

x POWER SAVE (Control A1: Power link)

• ON The power link function is not activated, but you can decrease the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode.

• OFF Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) is turned on.

x AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link)

• ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) automatically when the playback on the component is started.

• OFF Function link is not activated.

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x T.TONE (Test tone mode)

Lets you select the test tone output mode (page 23).

• NORMAL Lets you output the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

• PHASE NOISE Lets you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence.

• PHASE AUDIO Lets you output the source sound instead of the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence.

x COLOR SYSTEM (OSD color system) (Except for models of area code U, CA)

Lets you select the color system.

• NTSC

• PAL

x OSD COLOR (Color of the on-screen display)

Lets you select the color of the on-screen display.

• COLOR The on-screen display is displayed in color.

• MONOCHROME The on-screen display is displayed in monochrome.

x OSD H.POSITION (OSD horizontal position)

Initial setting: 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.

x OSD V.POSITION (OSD vertical position)

Initial setting: 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display vertically. You can adjust from 0 to 32.

x COMMAND MODE (Command mode)

Lets you select the command mode of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, operation from the remote is not possible.

• AV1

• AV2

x NAME IN? (Naming preset stations and functions)

For details, see “Naming preset stations and functions” on page 56.

Advanced SET UP menu parameters

When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable.

See page 21 for the SET UP menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.

All SET UP menu parameters

FRONT SP CENTER SP SURROUND SP SURR BACK SP SUB WOOFER FRONT XX.X meter*1 * CENTER XX.X meter*1 * SURROUND XX.X meter*1 * SURR BACK XX.X meter*1 * SUB WOOFER XX.X meter*1 * S.W PHASE*

DISTANCE UNIT*1 * SURR POSI.*

SURR HEIGHT* SURR BACK HGT.* FRONT SP > XXX Hz* CENTER SP > XXX Hz* SURROUND SP > XXX Hz* SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz* LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz*

*1Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set

to “ON”.

*2Default unit is “feet” for models of area code U,

CA. Default unit is “meter” for models of other area codes.

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x FRONT XX.X meter (Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

When placing surround speakers to your side (long room)

A A

45°

90°

20°

When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)

A A

45°

90°

20°

x CENTER XX.X meter (Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.

x SURROUND XX.X meter (Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects. If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x SURR BACK XX.X meter (Surround back speaker distance)

Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. You can adjust from

1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

x SUB WOOFER XX.X meter (Sub woofer distance)

Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to

12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

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Advanced settings (continued)

Tip

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

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

x S.W PHASE (Sub woofer phase polarity)

Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity.

• NORMAL Normally, select “NORMAL”.

• REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to “REVERSE” (reverse) may produce better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected. While listening from the main listening position, select the setting that best suits your environment.

x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

• feet (default for models for area code U, CA) The distance is displayed in feet.

• meter (default for models for other area codes) The distance is displayed in meters.

x SURR POSI. (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 35).

90°

C C

60°

30°

20°

• SIDE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

• MIDDLE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

• BEHIND Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section C.

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Tip

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

x SURR HEIGHT (Surround speaker height)*

x SURR BACK HGT. (Surround back speaker height)*

Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakers and the surround back speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).

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

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

*1This setup item is not available when

“SURROUND SP” (surround speaker size) is set to “NO”.

*2This setup item is not available when “SURR

BACK SP” (surround back speaker size) is set to “NO”.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

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Advanced settings (continued)

x FRONT SP > XXX Hz (Front speaker crossover frequency)

Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when “FRONT SP” (front speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.

x CENTER SP > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency)

Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when “CENTER SP” (center speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.

x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz (Surround speaker crossover frequency)

Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when “SURROUND SP” (surround speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.

x SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz (Surround back speaker crossover frequency)

Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when “SURR BACK SP” (surround back speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.

x LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz (LFE high cut filter)

Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select “STD (120 Hz)”. When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to change the cut off frequency. In this case, you can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.

Advanced SURROUND menu parameters

When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable.

See page 43 for the SURROUND menu adjustments.

Initial settings are underlined.

All SURROUND menu parameters

C.WIDTH* DIMENSION* PANORAMA MODE* EFFECT WALL* REVERB* FRONT REVERB* SCREEN DEPTH* VIR.SPEAKERS*

* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to

“ON”.

x C WIDTH (Center width control)

Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the L/R speakers.

x DIMENSION (Dimension control)

Initial setting: midpoint (0) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels.

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x PANORAMA MODE (Panorama mode)

Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected.

• ON Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the sound field of front speakers to the left and right of the listening position (panorama mode).

• OFF Panorama mode is not activated.

x WALL (Wall type)

Initial setting: midpoint (0) When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound. “WALL” lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. You can adjust from S to H in 17 steps. The center (0) setting designates a neutral wall made of wood.

x REVERB (Reverberation)

Initial setting: midpoint (0) Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected (reverberated) many times between he left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a smaller room. “REVERB” lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. You can adjust from S to L in 17 steps. The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with no adjustment.

x FRONT REVERB (Front reverberation)

This parameter is especially for “D.CONCERT HALL A/B” (page 36). This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source.

• DRY Select to decrease front reverberations.

• STD Normally, select “STD”.

• WET Select to increase front reverberations.

x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth)

Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listering room, like theaters.

• OFF This function is not activated.

• MID Normally, select “MID”.

• DEEP Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes from a very large screen with a greate amount of screen depth.

x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers)

This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).

• ON The virtual speakers are created.

• OFF The virtual speakers are not created.

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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

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Advanced settings (continued)

Advanced LEVEL menu parameters

When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable.

See page 44 for the LEVEL menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.

All LEVEL menu parameters

TEST TONE FRONT L__I__R CENTER XXX.X dB SURROUND L XXX.X dB SURROUND R XXX.X dB SURR BACK XXX.X dB S.WOOFER XXX.X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB LFE MIX LEVEL XXX.X dB* D.RANGE COMP.*

* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to

“ON”.

x LFE MIX LEVEL XXX.X dB (LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level)

Initial setting: 0 dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry. You can adjust from –20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in 0.5 dB steps. “0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. When set to “OFF”, the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer is muted. In this case, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker (pages 21–22).

x D.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

• OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

• 0.1–0.9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you desire.

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

• MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

“D.RANGE COMP.” lets you to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you may not notice much difference when using 0.1–

0.9.

Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

Notes

• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• While NIGHT MODE is activated, D.RANGE COMP. is automatically set to MAX and the setting cannot be changed.

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Advanced EQ menu parameters

When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable.

See page 45 for the EQ menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.

All EQ menu parameters

FRONT BASS XXX.X dB FRONT BASS XXX Hz* FRONT MID XXX.X dB FRONT MID XXX Hz* FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz* CENTER BASS XXX.X dB CENTER BASS XXX Hz* CENTER MID XXX.X dB CENTER MID XXX Hz* CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz* SURROUND BASS XXX.X dB SURROUND BASS XXX Hz* SURROUND TRE. XXX.X dB SURROUND TRE. XXX Hz* SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X dB SUR.BACK BASS XXX Hz* SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X dB SUR.BACK TRE. XXX Hz*

* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to

“ON”.

x FRONT BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.

x FRONT MID XXX.X Hz (Front speaker midrange frequency)

Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.

x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X Hz (Front speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.

x CENTER BASS XXX.X Hz (Center speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.

x CENTER MID XXX.X Hz (Center speaker midrange frequency)

Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.

x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X Hz (Center speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.

x SURROUND BASS XXX.X Hz (Surround speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.

x SURROUND TRE. XXX.X Hz (Surround speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.

x SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X Hz (Surround back speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.

x SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X Hz (Surround back speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations and functions

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver’s display.

1 To index a preset station

Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 28).

To index a function

Rotate FUNCTION to select a function you want to create an index name for.

2 Press CUSTOMIZE.

The CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display.

3 Press the cursor button ( ) to select

“NAME IN?”.

The preset station name or the function name flashes.

4 Press ENTER.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character.

5 Create an index name by using the jog

dial and cursor buttons ( or ).

Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press the cursor button ( ) to move the cursor to the next position.

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by turning the jog dial. Alphabet (upper case) t Alphabet (lower case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank space, turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display.

• If you made a mistake, press the cursor button ( or ) until the character you want to change flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the correct character.

6 Press ENTER.

The entered name is registered.

7 To create index names for other preset

stations and functions, repeat steps 1 to 6.

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Using the Sleep Timer

Selecting the speaker

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

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.

Models of area code U, CA

Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.

1 Press ALT. 2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.

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

2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t OFF

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

Models of other area codes

Use the supplied remote RM-LP211.

Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu repeatedly while the power is on.

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

2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t OFF

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

Models of area code SP, KR, E only

You can also use the SLEEP button on the receiver.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, touch or press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

system

(Models of area code U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only)

Set the SPEAKERS switch according to the front speakers you want to drive.

Set to To select

A The speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS A terminals.

B The speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS B terminals.

A+B* The speakers connected to both the

FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection). The sound field is automatically set to 2CH STEREO.

OFF No speaker output.

* Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal

impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers (A+B). In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”.

Models of area code E only

Use the SPEAKERS switch to turn the speaker output OFF or ON.

Other Operations

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Listening to the sound in another room

(Models of area code U, CA only)

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

2ND ROOM OUT

VIDEO 1

DIGITAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

OUT

DVD/LD COAXIAL

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 1

CTRL S

STATUS IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SURROUND

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

Ω

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

B/CB

/B-Y

R/CR

P /R-Y

TV/SATINDVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

–

SPEA

IMPEDANCE

You can select analog audio signals for output to another room. For details on the connection, see page 59.

1 On the remote, press 2ND while

pressing down USE MODE.

The remote switches to the 2nd room mode. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.

2 Turn on the receiver (this receiver) in

the main room.

3 Press ?/1 on the remote.

The 2nd room output is turned on.

4 Turn on the amplifier in the 2nd room. 5 Press one of the function buttons on

the remote (or press 2ND ROOM on this receiver repeatedly) to select the source signals you want to output.

(Analog audio signals only) The sources change cyclically as follows: SOURCE* t TAPE t MD/DAT t

CD/SACD t TUNER

* The signals of the current function is output.

6 Press MATER VOL +/– on the remote to

adjust the volume of the 2nd room.

The default setting of the volume is –∞ dB (no sound output).

Note

When this receiver is turned off, the 2nd room output is also turned off.

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Tips

• Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.

• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.

x 2nd room connections

Audio components

2ND ROOM OUT

Speaker

2nd roomMain room

Other Operations

Speaker

Amplifier/Receiver

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Recording

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

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

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

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the

recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck,

then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks.

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

• The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks.

• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.

• No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT) when ANALOG DIRECT is selected. The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure superior sound quality when “D.POWER” is set to “AUTO OFF”.

Recording on a video tape

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

1 Select the program source to be

recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR

(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR,

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

Tip

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

Notes

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks.

• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.

• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.

• The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks.

• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.

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CONTROL A1 /S-LINK* control system

CONTROL (STATUS) IN/OUT

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

CTRL S

STATUS IN

SUB

WOOFER

Ω

COAXIAL

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN 1

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

BACK

CONTROL

SIGNAL

GND

SUB

WOOFER

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT

MULTI CH IN 2

DVD/LD OPTICAL

TV/SAT

OPTICAL

MD/DAT OPTICAL

DVD/LD COAXIAL

SURROUND

OUT

CENTER

CONTROL A1

Using the CONTROL A1 system

Getting Started

This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components have special functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component(s).

The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.

connections

CTRL S

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/SAT

IN IN

PHONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/LD

CD/SACD

CTRL S

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

MD/DAT TAPE

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VARIABLE

2ND

ROOM

TV/SATINDVD/LD

SURROUND

P /B-Y

P /R-Y

IMPEDANCE

CTRL S

* Models of area code U, CA only.

Currently, CONTROL A1

connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.

In the future, the CONTROL A1 will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.

Notes

• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to

maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions.

• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when

the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running “MD Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application, as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly.

B/CB

R/CR

Other Operations

–

SPEA

connection

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CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system (continued)

CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1 control system. However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component. For detailed information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

CONTROL A1 hookup

• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck, or MD deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) to connect the CONTROL A1 player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 receiver. See page 61 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.

Note

If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction.

jack on the CD

jack on the

• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector

If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver.

If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.

Connections

Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to the CONTROL A1

jacks on the back of each component. You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1

compatible components in any order. However, you can connect only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).

(You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.)

Example

Amplifier (Receiver)CDplayerMDdeck

In the CONTROL A1

Tape deck

Other component

control system, the control signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL

jack, you can use either one, or connect

A1 different components to each jack.

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Jacks and connection examples

CONTROL A1

On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections

It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular connections or set up options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

About the connecting cord

Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord for your connection. When using a commercially available cord, use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance.

CD player

MD deck

Basic Functions

The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the other connected components are not turned on.

x Automatic function selection

When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural miniplug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.

Notes

• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature.

• This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver.

• When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.

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Other Operations

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CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system (continued)

x Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components.

1 Set the function selector on the amplifier

(or receiver) to the source component.

2 Set the source component to pause mode

(make sure both the N and X indicators light together).

3 Set the recorder component to the REC-

PAUSE mode.

4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.

The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When playback ends from the source component, recording stops.

Notes

• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.

• Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System, like “CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component.

Using S-LINK CONTROL S system

(Models of area code U, CA only)

If you have a S-LINK CONTROL Scompatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/ control S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.

The following illustration is an example of S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When you connect the receiver as shown below, input mode of the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever you play your VCR or DVD.

The following connections also change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.

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VIDEO

S-LINK

OUT IN

AUDIO

OUT

Receiver

VCR 1

DVD player

*1*

MONITOR

TV/SAT DVD/LD

STATUS IN

S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO

S2 VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

OUTOUTIN

CONTROL S

OUTINOUT

AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO

OUTINOUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-LINK

S2 VIDEO

S-LINK

*1Audio/video/control S cord (supplied).

Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/

video/control S cord. *2Control S cord (supplied). *3Audio/video cord (not supplied). *4Control S cord (not supplied).

Use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2

meters long.

Note

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV.

Other Operations

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Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

• (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

On heat buildup

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

On placement

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

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

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

On operation

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

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound no matter which component is selected.

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

• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at –∞ dB.

• Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF (page 57).

• Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

“Not PCM” appears in the display and no sound is heard.

• Set “DECODE FORMAT” to “AUTO” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47).

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.

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.

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

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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

• Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF (page 57).

• Check that the headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

• When only a very low-level sound is heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (page

38).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND

terminal (only when a turntable is connected).

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

There is no sound from the center speaker.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE +/–).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page

35).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 44).

• Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).

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

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE +/–).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page

35).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 44).

• Make sure the surround/surround back speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 22).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE +/–).

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

• When the INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2” and no digital signal is input, or INPUT MODE is set to “MULTI CH 1 or 2 FIXED”, you cannot change the sound field (page 42).

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

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

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

Recording cannot be done.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component with FUNCTION control.

• When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED (page 42) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals.

• When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED (page 42) before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals.

• Set “D.POWER” to “ALWAYS ON” when ANALOG DIRECT is selected, for the digital audio signal is not output in “AUTO OFF” setting.

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting (continued)

To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator

• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s DVD/LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE manually (page 42). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH. For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator.

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

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 27).

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

Receiver

ANTENNA

FM 75Ω

COAXIAL

To ground

Ground wire (not supplied)

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you’re 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 or not 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.

• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

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

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

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

• If the receiver’s COMMAND MODE and the remote’s COMMAND MODE do not match, transmission is not possible between the remote and the receiver (page 48).

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

• When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component.

Reference sections for clearing the memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 20 Customized sound fields page 45

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than

0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

Reference Power Output

(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

100 W + 100 W 80 W + 80 W

FRONT1):100 W + 100 W CENTER1): 100 W SURR1): 100 W + 100 W SURR BACK1): 100 W

FRONT: CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W + 80 W SURR BACK1): 80 W

100 W + 100 W 90 W + 90 W

80 W + 80 W

Reference Power Output

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

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

2) Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

E 240 V AC, 50 Hz SP, CEL, CEK, KR 230 V AC, 50 Hz

FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W CENTER1): 100 W SURR1): 100 W + 100 W SURR BACK1): 100 W

FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W CENTER1): 90 W SURR1): 90 W + 90 W SURR BACK1): 90 W

FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W + 80 W SURR BACK1): 80 W

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Additional Information

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Specifications (continued)

Frequency response

PHONO

CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, TV/SAT, DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3

Inputs (Analog)

PHONO

MULTI CH IN 1, 2, CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3

3) INPUT SHORT.

4) Weighted network, input level.

Inputs (Digital)

DVD/LD (Coaxial)

DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/DAT, VIDEO3 (Optical)

Outputs

TAPE, MD/DAT (REC OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT)

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK, SUB WOOFER

BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only):

TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz Gain levels: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

RIAA equalization curve ±0.5 dB

10 Hz – 100 kHz +0.5/–2 dB (when ANALOG DIRECT is selected)

Sensitivity: 2.5 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N3): 86 dB (A, 2.5 mV4))

Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N3): 96 dB (A, 150 mV4))

Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

Voltage: 150 mV Impedance: 2.2 kilohms

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

198 Hz~10 kHz

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo:

38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms

Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N

Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5%

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Models of area code U, CA

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz

Models of area code E

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Models of area code SP, CEL, CEK, KR

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)

S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,

Selectivity

At 9 kHz: 35 dB

400 Hz)

At 10 kHz: 40 dB

5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down TUNING + and 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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Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz SP 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz KR 220 – 230 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U 290 W CA 340 VA CEL, CEK 300 W SP, E, KR 300 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.8 W (when “POWER SAVE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “OFF”)/0.5 W (“ON”)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Models of area code U, CA;

Audio/video/control S cord (1) Control S cord (mini jack) (1) Remote commander RM-PG411 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Models of other area codes;

Remote commander RM-LP211 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

AC outlets

Area code AC outlets

U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX SP, CEL, CEK 1 switched, 100 W MAX E 2 switched, 100 W MAX

Dimensions 430 × 161 × 400 mm

Mass (Approx.) 13.3 kg

including projecting parts and controls

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Index

A, B

Adjusting

brightness of the display 31

CUSTOMIZE parameters 46, 56

EQ parameters 45, 55 LEVEL parameter 44, 54

speaker volumes 23 SET UP parameters 21, 48 SURROUND parameters

43, 52

Automatic tuning 25

Changing

display 31

effect level 43 Clearing receiver’s memory 20 Crossover frequency 52 CUSTOMIZE menu 46, 56

Digital Cinema Sound 35 Direct tuning 26 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G, H

Editing. See Recording Effect level 43 EQ menu 45, 55

I, J, K

Indexing. See Naming

L, M

Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 44, 54

Naming 56

OSD 48

P, Q

Preset stations

how to preset 27 how to tune 28

RDS 29 Recording

on an audio tape or MD 60 on a video tape 60

Scanning

preset stations. See Preset tuning

radio stations. See Automatic tuning

Selecting

component 24 front speaker system 57

sound field 35–37 SET UP menu 21, 48 Sleep timer 57 Sound field

customizing 43

pre-programmed 35–37

resetting 45

selecting 35–37 Speakers

adjusting speaker volume

connection 19

impedance 18

placement 18 Supplied accessories 71 SURROUND menu 43, 52

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Test tone 23 Tuning

automatically 25 directly 26 preset stations 27

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