Sony STR-DA3200ES User Manual

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2-681-805-12(1)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions ________________________

Mode d’emploi ______________________________

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-DA3200ES

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WARNING

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

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

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 fo r 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.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STRDA3200ES. Check your mod el number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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

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

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

** Manufactured under license from Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

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

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a nonexclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to use this product under the US and foreign patents pending and other related technology owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation.

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts ..................6

1: Installing speakers ..................................18

2: Connecting speakers ...............................19

3a: Connecting the audio components ........21

3b: Connecting the video components .......26

4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........38

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....39

6: Setting the speakers ................................41

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................43

Playback

Selecting a component ................................50

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............52

Watching a DVD .........................................53

Enjoying video games ................................54

Watching video ...........................................55

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus ..........................56

Adjusting the level

(Level Settings menu) ............................60

Adjusting the equalizer

(EQ Settings menu) ...............................61

Settings for the surround sound

(Sur Settings menu) ...............................63

Settings for the tuner

(Tuner Settings menu) ...........................65

Settings for the audio

(Audio Settings menu) ...........................66

Settings for the video

(Video Settings menu) ...........................67

Settings for the speakers

(Speaker Settings menu) ........................68

Settings for the system

(System Settings menu) .........................72

Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(Auto Calibration menu) ....................... 73

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround

sound (A.F.D. mode) ............................. 74

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field

(DCS) .................................................... 76

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO) .................................... 78

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) ........................ 78

Listening to the sound without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT) ............................ 79

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE) ....................................... 80

Resetting sound fields

to the initial settings .............................. 81

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 82

Presetting radio stations ............................. 83

Listening to the XM Radio ........................ 85

Presetting XM Radio stations .................... 89

Other Operations

Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV

screen .................................................... 91

Naming inputs ............................................ 92

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ................................... 93

Listening to digital sound from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN) ............................ 94

Watching HDMI images from other inputs

(HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN) .................... 95

Watching component images from other

inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ...... 96

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Changing the display .................................. 97

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 98

Recording using the receiver ...................... 98

Custom install mode ................................... 99

Listening to the sound in another zone

(Zone 2 operations) ............................. 101

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 104

Using the CONTROL S Control

System .................................................105

Using the Remote

Operating each component using the

remote ................................................. 107

Programming the remote ..........................108

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) .................111

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in the commander .....................113

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ...............................................115

Changing button assignments

(RM-AAU008 only) ............................115

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................117

Precautions ...............................................119

Troubleshooting ....................................... 120

Specifications ........................................... 124

Index ......................................................... 127

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the

receiver on or off (page 39, 52, 53, 54, 55, 81).

B AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 43).

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Name Function

C TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT BASS

TONE

and FRONT TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level (page

61).

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

E MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING MODE

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM/XM) (page 82, 87).

TUNING

F CATEGORY

MODE

Used when listening to XM Radio (page 85).

CATEGORY +/–

G Display

window

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8).

H 2CH Press to select sound

A.F.D.

field (page 74).

MOVIE

MUSIC

I POWER Press POWER (ZONE)

SELECT

to enable operations in zone 2. Then press SELECT, then INPUT SELECTOR

(qh) to

select a source input into zone 2 (page 101).

J MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio

input signal from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack (page 50).

Name Function

K HDMI Press to select input

source from the component connected to the HDMI IN jack (page 27).

L PHONES jack Connects to

headphones (page 77).

M SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press to select A, B, A+B, OFF of the front speakers (page 42).

N VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jack

Connect to a portable audio/video c omponent such as a camcorder or video game (page 34,

54).

O MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING

Lights up when multichannel audio signals are decoded (page 53).

lamp

P INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 92, 93, 99).

Q MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 50, 52, 53, 54, 55).

Getting Started

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About the indicators on the display

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

selection is set to “YES” and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack (page 68). While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the L.F.E. signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.

Name Function

B 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 speaker

settings). L R C SL SR S

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components

obtained by Pro Logic

processing) SBL SBR SB

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the

surround back components

obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: Surround

speakers are set to “NO.”

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LSW

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Name Function

C ;DIGITAL

(EX)

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround signals. When the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals, “;DIGITAL EX” also lights up. When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 93).

D INPUT Lights up constantly. One of

the input indicators also lights up according to the current input.

E AUTO Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 93).

F HDMI 1 2 Lights up when the receiver

recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 27).

G DTS (-ES) Lights up when the receiver

is decoding DTS signals. When the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals, “DTS-ES” also lights up. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 93).

H 96/24 Lights up when the receiver

is decoding DTS96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit).

Name Function

I COAX Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX” (page 93).

J OPT Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT” (page 93).

K ANALOG Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks, or when INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG,” or when the ANALOG DIRECT function is being used (page

93).

L MULTI IN Lights up when MULTI IN

is selected (page 50).

M SB DEC Lights up when surround

back sound decoding is activated (page 64).

N XM Lights up when XM Radio

is selected (page 85).

O D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic

range compression is activated (page 61).

P EQ Lights up when the

equalizer is activated (page

61).

Getting Started

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Name Function

Q CAT Lights up when “ALL

CATEGORY” mode is changed to “ONE CATEGORY” mode during XM Radio operation (page

85).

R ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in

zone 2 is being enabled.

S SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

timer is activated (page 98).

T L.F.E. Lights up when the disc

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

U ;PRO

LOGIC (II/ IIx)

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “;PRO LOGIC II” also lights up when the Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC/GAME decoder is activated. “;PRO LOGIC IIx” also lights up when the Pro Logic IIx MOVIE/MUSIC/ GAME decoder is activated (page 75).

Note

This indicator does not light if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” (page

69).

Name Function

V NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoding is

activated (page 75).

W DISCRETE Lights up when DTS-ES

Discrete decoding is

activated (page 64).

X MATRIX Lights up when DTS-ES

Matrix decoding is

activated (page 64).

Y SP-A/SP-B/

SP-OFF

Lights up according to the

speaker system used (page

41).

“SP-OFF” lights up when

“SP-OFF” is selected or

headphones are connected.

Z PRESET Lights up when TUNING

MODE is “PRESET.”

wj Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio

stations (page 82–90), etc.

wk MEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Name

Input (page 92) etc., is

activated.

wl VOLUME Displays the current

volume.

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Rear panel

Getting Started

A AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/

OUT jacks

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks

PRE OUT jacks Connects to an

Connects to a tape deck, MD deck or DAT player, etc (page 21, 25).

Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for

7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 21, 24).

external power amplifier.

B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/OUT jacks

Connects to a DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality sound (page 21, 22, 31).

Connects to a DVD player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 27).

C ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

XM ANTENNA jack

Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 38).

Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 38).

Connects to the XM connect-and-Play antenna (aerial) (not supplied) (page 86).

D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P

, PR/CR)

INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks*

Connects to a DVD

player, TV, or a

satellite tuner. (page 29, 31, 37).

E RS-232C jack

Used for maintenance and service.

continued

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F Control jack for Sony equipment

and other external components

CTRL S IN/ OUT jacks

TRIGGER OUT jack

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

Connects to Sony TV, DVD player or VCR with CONTROL S jack (page 105).

Connects to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components (page

100).

Connects an IR repeater (page 101,

102).

G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUD IO I N / OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36).

S VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

H SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 19).

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page

29). You can also display cert ain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN on the remote (page 91).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL003 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 108).

RM-AAL003

Name Function

A AV ?/1

(on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input

buttons

D ZONE 2 Press to enable zone 2 operation

E SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

F RECEIVER Press to enable the receiver

G 2CH Press to select a sound field

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 108). If you press the ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

Press to turn the receiver on or off. After pressing ZONE 2 (D), only the receiver in zone 2 is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. To utilize the buttons with names in pink, press SHIFT (wg), and then press the button. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 50). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 108).

(page 101).

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 98).

operation (page 56).

(page 74).

Getting Started

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Name Function

H Numeric

buttons

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a tuner station

J DISPLAY Press to select information

K After pressing MENU (qd) or

V/v/B/b

L TOOLS Press to display and select items

OPTIONS

M MENU Press to display the menu of the

N CATEGORY

+/–

REPLAY B·/ ADVANCE

O m/M

H ./>

CATEGORY MODE

TUNING +/– Press to select stations (page 82,

Press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the

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

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (wj),

press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

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

during tuner operation.

displayed on the display window, TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck (page

TOP MENU (qk), press V/v, B or b to select the settings. Then press to enter the selection (page 56).

from the option menus for DVD player, etc.

receiver, DVD player, or TV, etc.

Press to select the category for XM Radio (page 87).

Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR or DVD player.

Press to operate the DVD player, CD player, MD deck or tape deck, etc.

Press to select the category mode for XM Radio (page 87).

87).

97).

Name Function

P PRESET

/–

TV CH +/– Press TV (wj) and then press

Q F1/F2 Press TV (wj) and then press

TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV (wj)

WIDE Press to select the wide picture

MACRO1, MACRO2

R TOP MENU Press to display the menu or

MENU Press to display the menus of

NIGHT MODE

INPUT MODE

S MUTING Press to activate the muting

Press to register FM/AM/XM Radio stations or to select preset stations.

TV CH+/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.

F1 or F2 to select a component to operate.

• Hard disk recorder F1: HDD F2: DVD

• DVD/VHS combo player F1: DVD F2: VHS

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

mode. Press RECEIVER (6) and

then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function (page 111).

on-screen guide of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and to perform menu operations.

the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V /v/B/b and

to perform a menu

operations (page 107). Press RECEIVER (6) and

then press NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 78).

Press RECEIVER (6) and then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 93).

function (page 51).

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Name Function

T MASTER

VOL +/ –

TV VOL +/– Press TV (wj) and then press

U DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using

V RETURN/

EXIT O

W ON SCREEN Press to display the receiver

X CLEAR Press to

>10 Press to select

D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

Y SHIFT Press to light up the button. It

Z A.DIRECT Press to switch the audio of the

wj TV Press to enable TV operation. wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

See the table on page 107 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (H, PRESET+). Use as a mark of operation.

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 50).

TV VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV.

a multi-disc changer.

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen (page 107).

status. Then, if you press MENU (qd), the menus of the receiver appear (page 91).

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous

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

– track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

mode (page 83, 88).

changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.

selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page

79).

Notes

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

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

Getting Started

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RM-AAU008

This remote is only for zone 2 operations (page

101). You cannot control the main receiver directly with this remote.

Operating the main receiver from zone 2

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B Input

buttons

Press to turn a receiver in zone 2 on or off.

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments (RM-AAU008 only)” on page

115.

Button Assigned Sony

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 1)

VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

TV/SAT TV tuner

TAP E/ CD -RTape deck B

MD/DAT MD deck

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

TUNER* Built-in tuner

SOURCE The current input

* The setting cannot be changed.

component

player

selected for the main receiver

C MUTING Press to mute the sound. D MASTER

VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume level for multi zone output.

E RM SET UP Press to change the category of

the buttons.

F RM SET UP

indicator

Lights up when data is being sent or when the remote button assignment is being preset.

G ZONE 2 Press to select the command

mode of the remote.

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Operating the components connected to the main receiver from zone 2

Name Function

H Operation

buttons*

The following table describes the function of the buttons.

Button(s) Function

N Starts play. (Starts play

n Starts play on the

X Pauses play or

x Stops play.

./> Skips tracks.

on the front side of the cassette.)

reverse side of the cassette.

recording, and starts recording when the component is in recording standby.

Getting Started

I CH/

PRESET/ D.SKIP +/–*

Press repeatedly to select a preset station or channel. When using a multi-disc changer, press to skip a disc.

* The function of these buttons switches

automatically each time you press the input buttons B. The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

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1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one sub woofer).

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel 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 system).

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). (see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” on page

64).

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker HSub woofer

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker FSurround back left speaker GSurround back right speaker HSub woofer

Tips

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

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

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2: Connecting speakers

HGF

Getting Started

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied)

BADEC

FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals

AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker (L) GSurround back speaker (R) HSub woofer

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on

the front panel (page 42).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.

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When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output.

Note

When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “SP. IMPEDANCE” in the System Settings menu to “8 ohm.” In other connections, set it to “4 ohm.” For details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page 41).

Tip

To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.

ZONE 2 connection

You can assign the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER terminals F and G to the speakers of the ZONE 2. Set the surround back speaker settings (page 69) to “ZONE 2.” See “Listening to the sound in another zone (Zone 2 operations)” (page 101) for details of on connection and operation in zone 2.

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3a: Connecting the audio components

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 38).

Component to be connected Page

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

MD/DAT With digital audio

Tape deck, Analog disc turntable 25

With digital audio output

With multi-channel audio output

With analog audio output only

output

With analog audio output only

Audio input/output jacks to be connected

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

Digital Analog

High quality sound

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

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Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and an MD/DAT deck.

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck, DAT deck

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

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Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jacks on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD. Use the analog jack for recording in this case.

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

• Do not bend or tie digital optical cords.

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

See “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 94).

Tip

You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver’s digital input jacks. You must use an RF demodulator for this configuration.

Getting Started

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Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multichannel sound. Alternatively, the multichannel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder.

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• When “SUR BACK SP” is set to “ZONE 2” in the Speaker Settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid (page 69).

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc.

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player, CD player

Tape deck

Turntable

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Note

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

MD deck, DAT deck

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3b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected Page

TV monitor 29

DVD player, DVD recorder 31-32

Satellite tuner 33

With HDMI jack 27

VCR 34

Camcorder, video game, etc. 34

Video input/output jacks to be connected

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

Digital Analog

High quality image

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

Getting Started

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

DVD player Satellite tuner TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio/video signals

AAA

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM.

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, S VIDEO jacks, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted.

Audio/video signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

continued

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Notes on HDMI connections

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony).

• Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “HDMI AUDIO” to “TV+AMP” in the Video Settings menu (page 67). If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker or you cannot playback multi-channel software.

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

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

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may be not output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• Set the resolution of the image of the playback component to 720p or 1080i when you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over an HDMI connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN?” in the Video Settings menu (page 95) when the sound is not output correctly.

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Connecting a TV monitor

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

TV monitor

Audio signals Video signals

AB C DE

Getting Started

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

continued

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Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.

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

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 36).

• You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor. You can also display certain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN (page 91).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the sound output jack of the TV and the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”

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Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder

Getting Started

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

Connecting a DVD player

DVD player

Audio signals Video signals

AB C

Note

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

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

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Connecting a DVD recorder

DVD recorder

Audio signals Video signals

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

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Connecting a satellite tuner

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

Audio signals Video signals

AB CDE

Getting Started

Satellite tuner

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

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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.

VCR

Audio signals Video signals

It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

Camcorder, video game

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE

AV IN jacks (Front panel)

C S video cord (not supplied) D Audio/video cord (not supplied)

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Function for conversion of video signals

Getting Started

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT jack as shown in the illustration.

• Video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and S video signals.

• S video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video, S video and video signals.

In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Input Signals

Output Signals

B C D

A B C D

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2 A f XXX

COMPONENT VIDEO IN B af

S VIDEO IN C aa a/f* a VIDEO IN D aa a a/f*

a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

* Video signals are output when “VIDEO CONVERT” is set to “OFF” in the Video Settings menu.

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

(Supports input signals

less than 480i.)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

(Supports input signals

less than 480i.)

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Notes on converting video signals

• You can convert only 480i component video signals into HDMI signals, S video signals, or video signals. Signals are converted from 480i interlace scanning to 480p progressive scanning, then the signals are output.

• When video or S video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals, S video signals, and video signals.

• The converted video signals are output only from the MONITOR OUT jacks. They are not output from VIDEO OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jacks, or the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack.

• S2 information (aspect information for the images) included in S video signals is effective only when S video input signals are output from the S video MONITOR OUT jack. An aspect ratio of images may not be displayed correctly when video signals and component video signals are converted and are output from the S video MONITOR OUT jack.

• When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

Closed Caption display

When the receiver receives video output signals that are up-converted but the accompanying closed caption cannot be displayed, down-convert the video output signals to the original video signals, and connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack that outputs the original video signals.

To connect a recording component

When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks or S VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks and S VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an upconversion function.

Note

Signals output from the MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.

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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings

You can set the video signal conversion function on/off. The relationships between the video input and output signals set by “VIDEO CONVERT” and “PROGRESSIVE OUT” in the Video Settings menu are shown in the chart below.

Getting Started

Menu setting HDMI

Input signal

VIDEO CONVERT: ON / PROGRESSIVE OUT: OFF

VIDEO CONVERT: ON / PROGRESSIVE OUT: ON

VIDEO CONVERT: OFF / PROGRESSIVE OUT: Dimmed in the display

a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signals as those of the input signals will be output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

Video/S video aa (480i) aa

Component video (480i)

Component video (Other than 480i)

Video/S video aa (480p) aa

Component video (480i)

Component video (Other than 480i)

Video XX X f Svideo XX f X

Component video (480i)

Component video (Other than 480i)

MONITOR OUT jacks

COMPONENT

OUT

af a a

af XX

aa (480p) aa

a XXX

X f XX

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

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4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna

(aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna

(aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),

keep it as horizontal as possible.

• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for

grounding the receiver.

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

AC IN terminalAC OUTLET*

• 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.

1,2 2,3 2,3

Getting Started

To the wall outlet

* The configuration, shape, number of AC outlets,

and the information described on the label will vary according to the area.

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

** A several space is left between the plug and the

rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction.

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.

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 Press POWER while pressing

TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN.

Release TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN after a few seconds.

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

• All settings in the Level Settings, EQ Settings, Sur Settings, Tuner Settings, Audio Settings, Video Settings, Speaker Settings, System Settings, and Auto Calibration menus.

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

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL003 remote commander. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAU008 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAL003 RM-AAU008

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 108).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

About the command mode

The receiver and the remote use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. If the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver.

To switch the command mode of the receiver

2CH

Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH.

When the command mode is set to “AV2,” “COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears on the display. When the command mode is set to “AV1,” “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” appears on the display.

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To switch the command mode of the RM-AAL003 remote

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes.

6: Setting the speakers

Setting the speaker impedance

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.

Getting Started

2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET

UP button is flashing.

When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM

3 Press ENTER when the RM SET

UP button lights up.

The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.

Tip

When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such as a paper clip.

4-6

3,7

1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

3 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“System Settings,” then press

to enter.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SP. IMPEDANCE,” then press

to enter the parameter.

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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 ohm” or “8 ohm” depending on the speakers you are using, then press to enter the selection.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect all speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 ohm.”

• When you connect front speakers to both the SPEAKER A and B terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm” in the System Settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “4 ohm” in the System Settings menu.

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

Note

You cannot switch the front speakers by pressing SPEAKER (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones are connected to the receiver.

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).

OFF No audio signals are output from

any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT terminal.

Selecting the front speaker

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

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7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

CALIBRATION)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position automatically. Refer also to the “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

Before you perform the auto calibration

Before you perform the auto calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 18, 19).

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

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

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

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

• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “SUR BAK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu before you perform auto calibration (page 69).

(AUTO

Notes

• The auto calibration function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – The ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. – Headphones are connected.

• Cancel if MUTING is set to on.

Optimizer microphone

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

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

On setting up the active sub woofer

• When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the

sub woofer and turn up the volume beforehand.

• If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover

frequency function, set the value to the maximum.

• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto

standby function, set this function to off (deactivated).

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Getting Started

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Note

Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

Using the receiver as a preamplifier

You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

5-8

Performing the auto calibration

The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Whether or not speakers are connected

• Terminal types of speakers connected

• Distance of each speaker from your listening

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics

This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and sub woofer when MULTI IN is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers.

The measurement result is not utilized when MULTI IN is selected.

• DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as 48

• The measurement result is not utilized in the

position

kHz when you correct signals.

following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency

is more than 96 kHz are being received.

1 Turn on the receiver and the TV. 2 Press ON SCREEN.

Switch the input of the TV so that the setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver.

3 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

4 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

to enter the menu.

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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“CAL TYPE,” then press to enter the parameter.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter, then press to enter the selection.

Calibration type

ENGINEER Sets the frequency

FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of

FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics

Explanation

characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

frequency from each speaker flat.

of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

9 Measurement starts.

Getting Started

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the measurement process completes.

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set this value from “SP POSI.” settings in the Speaker Settings menu (page 71).

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off and pressing ON SCREEN to turn the display on or off are deactivated during auto calibration.

• In the following situations, the measurements may not be performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed. – when special speakers, such as dipole speakers

are used.

– when the multi zone function is used in zone 2.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“AUTO CAL START,” then press

to start the measurement.

Measurement starts in five seconds. A countdown appears on the TV screen.

While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

To cancel auto calibration

Auto calibration is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the speaker setting of the receiver, or connect headphones.

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Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display.

Measurement result

When the measurement process completes properly

When the measurement process fails

Display Explanation

COMPLETE

ERROR CODE XX

Proceed to step

See “When error codes appear” (page

46).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item, then press .

Item Explanation

RETRY Re-performs the auto

SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement

WRN CHECK Displays a warning

PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each

calibration.

results and exits the setting process.

concerning the measurement results. See “When you select “WRN CHECK”” (page 47).

speaker (in phase/out of phase). See “When you select “PHASE INFO”” (page 47).

Item Explanation

DIST.INFO Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

EXIT Exits the setting process

without saving the measurement results.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

preset number to be used, then press .

4 Press .

The measurement results are saved.

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu (page 68). Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

When error codes appear

Try the remedies and re-perform the auto calibration.

Error code Cause and remedies

CODE 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is

set to OFF. Set it to others and reperform the auto calibration.

CODE 32 None of the speakers were

detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and reperform the auto calibration. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

CODE 33 (F) None of the front speakers are

connected or only one front speaker is connected. The optimizer microphone is not connected.

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Error code Cause and remedies

CODE 33 (SR) • Either the left or right surround

CODE 33 (SB) The surround back speaker is

speakers is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker to the SURROUND terminal.

connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminal. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal.

•CODE 31 1

Press , then follow the instructions from step 1 of “Performing the auto calibration.”

•CODE 32, 33

When you press , “RETRY?” appears.

1 2 Press V/v to select “YES,” then press . 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 of

“Performing the auto calibration.”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select preset number to

store preset settings then press .

When you select “WRN CHECK”

If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results.”

Warning code Explanation

WARNING 41 The sound input from the

optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range. It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured. Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.

WARNING 42 The volume of the receiver is out

of the acceptable range. Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.

WARN ING 43 The distance and p osition of a sub

woofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment.

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

When you select “PHASE INFO”

You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase).

Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker, then press to return to step 1 in “Confirming/saving the measurement results.”

Getting Started

Warning code Explanation

WARNING 40 The auto calibration has

completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to perform the auto calibration properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in a ll environments. Try to perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment.

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Display Explanation

IN-PHASE The speaker is in phase.

OUT-OFPHASE

---------- No speakers are connected.

The speaker is out of phase. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “OUT-OF-PHASE” appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Tip

Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

Auto Calibration menu parameters

x AUTO CAL START?

(Starts auto calibration)

• MEASUREMENT COUNTDOWN A time countdown appears on the display from five seconds to one second.

• MEASURING TONE Appears while TONE is being measured.

• MEASURING T.S.P. Appears while TSP is being measured.

• MEASURING WOOFER Appears while WOOFER is being measured.

• COMPLETE Appears when the measurement process completes successfully. For details on each message, see “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 46).

• WARNING CODE xxx:4x Appears if a warning on the measurement result is present. For details on each message, see “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 46).

• NO WARNING There is no warning information.

• ERROR CODE xxx:3x

Appears when the measurement fails. For details on each message, see “Confirming/ saving the measurement results” (page 46).

• RETRY? Appears to ask you to re-measure or exit without re-measuring when the measurement fails.

• CANCEL Appears when you cancel auto calibration during the measurement.

x CAL TYPE*

(Parameter type)

• ENGINEER Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

•FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.

• FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

x EQ CURVE EFFECT*

(Activates/deactivates the EQ curve measurement)

•OFF Deactivates the EQ curve measurement.

•ON Activates the EQ curve measurement. After the measurement is completed, this setting is set to ON automatically.

DTS 96/24 signals are played back as 48 kHz signals if the frequency response measurement result is utilized.

The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – When the MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

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x A.CAL LOAD?

(Loads a preset measurement)

•PRESET-1 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-1.”

•PRESET-2 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-2.”

•PRESET-3 Loads the measurement value stored as “PRESET-3.”

•OFF Select this when you do not want to load a preset value.

x A.CAL SAVE?

(Saves the measurement value)

•PRESET-1 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-1.”

•PRESET-2 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-2.”

•PRESET-3 Saves the measurement results as “PRESET-3.”

Getting Started

x A.CAL NAME?

(Naming inputs)

You can change the preset to name to something more recognizable.

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Playback

Selecting a component

MUTING

Press one of the input button. When you want to select a component connected to the PHONO or the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack, press SHIFT and then press PHONO or MULTI IN.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly. To select a component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack, press MULTI CH IN button.

Selected input

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

VIDEO 3 Video camera and TV game,

DVD DVD player, etc., connected

TV/SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected

TAPE/CD-R Tape deck, etc., connected to

MD/DAT MD or DAT deck, etc.,

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

TUNER Built-in radio tuner

PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to

MULTI IN Component connected to the

SOURCE The current input selected for

HDMI 1, 2 HDMI components connected

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 jack

to DVD jack

to the TV/SAT jack

the TAPE jack

connected to the MD/DAT jack

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

the PHONO jack

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack

zone 2 (Activated while “ZONE 2” is lit.).

to the HDMI jack

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. The initial volume level is set to minimum (muting).

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To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume. Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you turn the receiver on again.

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Playback

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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

2 3

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

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

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

You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 76 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ CLUB Live concert: LIVE CONCERT, STADIUM

player, then place the disc in the tray.

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

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

An example of the display

4 Play back the disc.

5 3

5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to a Super

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

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Watching a DVD

2 3

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

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

You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 76 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: CINEMA STUDIO EX Live image: LIVE CONCERT Sport: SPORTS

Playback

7 3

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

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

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

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi-channel sound.

• Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multichannel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback).

• Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

• Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly.

5 Set up the DVD player.

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

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

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

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Enjoying video games

2 3

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

1 Turn on the TV and video game.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 3*.

7 3

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 3*.”

* When you connect a TV game to the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE

AV IN jack on the front panel.

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the video game is displayed.

5 Set up the video game. 6 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on

the video game.

7 Adjust to a suitable volume. 8 After you have finished playing a game, eject

the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the video game.

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Watching video

2 3

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR.

Playback

6 3

1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 1*.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1*.”

* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the VCR is displayed.

5 Play back the tape on the VCR. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a video,

eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the VCR.

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Amplifier Operations

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Navigating through menus

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

3-6

RETURN/ EXIT O

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Note

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

2 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

4 Press to enter the menu. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

6 Press to enter the

parameter.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 when you

want to make other settings.

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 56.

Menu Item Parameter Initial

1-Level Settings

2-EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OFF 1 page 61

TEST TONE [xxxxxxxx]

PHASE NOISE [xxxxxxx]

PHASE AUDIO [xxxxxxx]

FRONT BAL. [xxx.x dB] R+20.0dB to L+20.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB CENTER [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUB WOOFER [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB MULTI CH SW [xxx.x dB] 0dB, +10.0dB 0dB D. RANGE COMP. [xxx] OFF, STD, MAX OFF

FRONT BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB FRONT TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB CENTER BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB CENTER TREBLE [xxx

dB] SUR/SB BASS [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB SUR/SB TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB PRESET x CLEAR [

xxx] YES, NO NO

OFF, AUTO, FIX OFF page 60

OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L, L/ SR

–10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step) 0dB

setting

OFF

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Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

3-Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ? A.F.D.

AUT O

SB DECODING [xxxx] OFF, AUTO, ON AUTO page 63

SB DEC MODE [xxxxxxx]

DDEX, PLIIx MV, PLIIx MS PLIIx

EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%] 20% to 120% (5% step) 100% CENTER WIDTH [x]8 step 3

DIMENSION

FRONT +3 to SUR +3 0

[xxxxxxx] PANORAMA MODE [xxx] OFF, ON OFF SCREEN DEPTH [xxx] ON, OFF ON VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx] ON, OFF ON

4-Tuner Settings

5-Audio

FM MODE [xxxxxx] MONO, STEREO STEREO page 65 NAME IN? [xxx] page 92 DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx] P CM, AU TO AUTO pag e 66

Settings

DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx]

MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB, MAIN+SUB

MAIN

A/V SYNC [xxxms] 0ms to 150ms/300ms (10 ms step) 0ms

DIGITAL ASSIGN ? page 94 NAME IN ? [xxx] page 92

6-Video Settings

COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ? page 96

HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ? page 95 HDMI AUDIO [xxxxxx] AMP, TV+AMP AMP page 67

HDMI POWER

AUTO, EVER ON AUTO

[xxxxxxx] VIDEO CONVERT [xxx] ON, OFF ON PROGRESSIVE OUT [xxx] ON, OFF OFF

NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]

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page 74

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page 92

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Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

7-Speaker Settings

SUB WOOFER [xxx] NO, YES YES page 68 FRONT SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE

Refer page

- 72

CENTER SP [xxxxx] MIX, NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE SURROUND SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP, ZONE 2, NO, SINGLE,

DUAL

FRONT L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet FRONT R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet CENTER xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SURROUND L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SURROUND R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUR BACK L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUR BACK R xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet SUB WOOFER xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step) 9feet

DISTANCE UNIT

meter, feet feet

[xxxxx] SP POSI [xxxxxxxxx] SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/

LOW, BEHD/HIGH

SIDE/ LOW

SP CROSSOVER [xxxHz] 40Hz to 200Hz (10Hz step) 120Hz

8-System Settings

DIMMER [xxx% DOWN] 0%, 60%, 100% 0% page 72 INSTALLER MODE [xxx] OFF, ON OFF page 99 12V TRIG. MAIN [xxxxx] OFF, ZONE, CTRL, INPUT OFF SP. IMPEDANCE [xxxx] 4 ohm, 8 ohm 8 ohm page 41

9-Auto Calibration

AUTO CAL START? page 48

CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx]

ENGINEER/FULL FLAT/FRONT REF

FULL FLAT

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EQ CURVE EFFECT [xxx] OFF, ON OFF A.CAL LOAD? [PRESET- x] OFF, PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3 OFF A.CAL SAVE? [PRESET- x] PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3

A.CAL NAME?

PRESET1

page 92

[xxxxxxxxx]

* After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, the measurement value is displayed as

x’xx”.

** After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, you can adjust them in 1 inch increments.

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Adjusting the level (Level

Settings menu)

You can use the Level Settings menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “Level Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page 57).

Level Settings menu parameters

x TEST TONE (Test Tone)

Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker.

•OFF

•AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker.

•FIX You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

x CENTER

(Center speaker level)

x SURROUND L

(Surround speaker (L) level)

x SURROUND R

(Surround speaker (R) level)

x SUR BACK

(Surround back speaker level)

Only when the surround back speakers are set to “SINGLE” in the System Settings menu (page 69).

x SUR BACK L

(Surround back (L) level)

Only when the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page

69).

x SUR BACK R

(Surround back (R) level)

Only when the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page

69).

x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)

•ON Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers.

•OFF

x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)

•ON Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers.

•OFF

Note

The HDMI sound is not output when you display the receiver’s menu on the TV monitor.

x FRONT BAL.

(Front speaker balance)

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

x SUB WOOFER

(Sub woofer level)

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is selected.

x MULTI CH SW

(Multi-channel sub woofer level)

Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT sub woofer channel signals by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than that of Super Audio CD players.

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

•OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. 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.

Adjusting the equalizer

(EQ Settings menu)

You can use the EQ Settings menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers and to store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer preset (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker. Select “EQ Settings menu” in the system menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page

57).

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.

Amplifier Operations

EQ Settings menu parameters

x EQ PRESET

(Preset equalizer selection)

Lets you select the equalizer preset ([1]-[5]). When you select “OFF,” the equalizer is cancelled.

x FRONT BASS*

(Front speaker bass level)

x FRONT TREBLE*

(Front speaker treble level)

You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver.

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x CENTER BASS

(Center speaker bass level)

x CENTER TREBLE

(Center speaker treble level)

x SUR/SB BASS

(Surround/surround back speaker bass level)

x SUR/SB TREBLE

(Surround/surround back speaker treble level)

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,”

then press .

“Are you sure?” appears on the display.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,”

then press .

“PRESET x CLEARED!” appears on the display and the adjusted contents of the selected equalizer preset are cleared.

x PRESET

x CLEAR

(Equalizer preset clear)

You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the initial setting. For details, see “Clearing stored equalizer settings.”

To apply the stored equalizer

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating

through menus” (page 56). Select “EQ Settings” in step 3.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you want to apply, then press to enter.

To turn off the equalizer

Select “OFF” in the “EQ PRESET” setting.

Clearing stored equalizer settings

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating

through menus” (page 56). Select “EQ Settings” in step 3.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you want to clear, then press to enter.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“PRESET x CLEAR.”

“x” is the number of the selected equalizer preset.

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Settings for the surround sound

(Sur Settings menu)

You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right speakers.

You can use the Sur Settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “Sur Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page

57).

Sur Settings menu parameters

x SOUND FIELD SELECT?

(Sound field type selection)

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

74).

x SB DECODING

(Surround back decoding)

Lets you select the surround back decoding function. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” (page 64).

x SB DEC MODE

(Surround back decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)” (page 64).

x EFFECT LEVEL

(Effect level)

Higher settings apply more surround effect.

x CENTER WIDTH

(Center width control)

Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page

75).

x DIMENSION

(Dimension control)

75).

You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels.

x PANORAMA MODE

(Panorama mode)

75).

•ON

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

•OFF

Panorama mode is not activated.

x SCREEN DEPTH

(Screen depth)

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 77). Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening room, just like in theaters.

•ON

Lets you create a sound environment where you will feel the sound comes directly out of a large screen in front of you.

•OFF

This function is not activated.

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x VIR.SPEAKERS

(Virtual speakers)

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 77).

•ON Virtual speakers are created.

•OFF Virtual speakers are not created.

Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

x SB DECODING

•AUTO When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal.

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 5.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software, such as DVDs.

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

Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.

Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

channels

5.1

6.1

Surround back decoding

—

Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX (page 64)

—

DTS Matrix decoding

DTS Discrete decoding

When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channel signals.

•ON The SB DEC MODE setting is applied to 5.1 channel and 6.1 channel decoding in the input stream.

•OFF Surround back decoding is not performed.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases.

– MULTI IN is selected. – The sound field for music or movie is selected. – DTS 96/24 signals are being received. – The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

• There may be no sound from the surround back

speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “ON.”

• When “PLIIx” is selected, SB DECODING is set

to the PLIIx mode.

x SB DEC MODE

You can select surround back decoding mode only when “SB DECODING” is set to “ON” or “AUTO” and the input stream contains the Dolby Digital Surround EX flag.

SB DEC MODE

[DDEX] 7.1

[PLIIx MV] 7.1

[PLIIx MS] 7.1

Speaker setting

channels

6.1 channels

channels

6.1 channels

channels

6.1 channels

Surround back decoding

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Movie decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Music decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

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Notes

• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX is applied regardless of the surround back decoder mode setup when a sound field for a movie is selected.

• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX is applied if the speaker setting is 6.1 channel system and movie decoding conforming to Pro Logic IIx is applied if the speaker setting is 7.1 channel system, when you select Dolby PLIIx MS under the following conditions: – a Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is input – “SB DECODING” is set to “AUTO”

Settings for the tuner

(Tuner Settings menu)

You can use the Tuner Settings menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “Tuner Settings” in the Setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page 57).

Tuner Settings menu parameters

x FM MODE

(FM station receiving mode)

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

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

x NAME IN?

(Naming preset stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 92).

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Settings for the audio

(Audio Settings menu)

You can use the Audio Settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page 57).

• MAIN/SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker, and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

•MAIN Sound of the main language will be output.

•SUB Sound of the sub language will be output.

• MAIN+SUB Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.

Audio Settings menu parameters

x DEC. PRIORITY

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

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

•PCM When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound, depending on the format. In this case, set this item to “AUTO.” When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in any other format are received, set this item to “AUTO.”

Note

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

x DUAL MONO

(Digital broadcast language selection)

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

x A/V SYNC

(Synchronizes audio and video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display.

Notes

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function is not valid when

– MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack. – ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. – “NEURAL SURROUND” is selected as the

sound field type.

• You can adjust the delay to up to 300ms – the sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz – 2 channel analog signals

• You can adjust the delay to up to 150ms – the sampling frequency is 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz

Although the parameter appears up to 300ms at this time, you cannot adjust the delay by more than 150ms.

x DIGITAL ASSIGN?

(Digital audio input assignment)

Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source. For details, see “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 94).

x NAME IN? (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 92).

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Settings for the video

(Video Settings menu)

You can use the Video Settings menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “Video Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page 57).

Video Settings menu parameters

x COMPONENT V. ASSIGN?

(Component Video Assign)

Lets you reassign the component video input to another visual input. For details, see “Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)” (page 96).

x HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN?

(HDMI Video Assign)

Lets you reassign the HDMI video input to another visual input. For details, see “Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN)” (page 95).

x HDMI AUDIO

(Setting HDMI audio input)

Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.

• TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of chann els, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play multi-channel software.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “A MP.”

•AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. Multi-channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers.

x HDMI POWER

(Power management of the HDMI circuit)

•AUTO Lets you turn off the power of unnecessary HDMI circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality digital or analog audio without the influence of the HDMI circuits. When set to “AUTO,” it takes some time to output the sound.

• EVER ON Lets you keep the power of the HDMI circuits. Select this setting if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the “AUTO” setting. It may be ineffective depending on the component.

x VIDEO CONVERT*

(Conversion of video signals)

•ON Lets you convert video signals (page 35).

•OFF This function is not activated.

x PROGRESSIVE OUT*

(Progressive conversion of the video signals)

•ON Lets you output a video signal, which is converted 480p component video signals when the video signal is output as component video signals.

Note

Only 480i component video input signals are accepted.

•OFF This function is not activated.

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Each video input can be adjusted independently for every INPUT SELECTOR. The adjusted value is held until the memory of this receiver is cleared. The adjusted value is retained, even if the power is turned off or the power cord (mains lead) is pulled out.

x NAME IN? (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 92).

Settings for the speakers

(Speaker Settings menu)

You can use the Speaker Settings menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “Speaker Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page

57).

Speaker Settings menu parameters

x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer)

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

•NO If you have not connected a sub woofer, select “NO.” This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) 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.

x FRONT SP (Front speakers)

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.” Normally, select “LARGE.” When the sub woofer is set to “NO,” front speakers are automatically set 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 front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to “SMALL,” the center, surround, and

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surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

•NO If you have not connected surround speakers, select “NO.”

x CENTER SP (Center speaker)

•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 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 center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.

•NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select “NO,” the sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.

•MIX If you have not connected a center speaker, select “MIX.” The sound of the center channel will be output without affecting sound quality.

x SURROUND SP

(Surround speaker)

The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting.

•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.

x SUR BACK SP

(Surround back speakers)

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

•DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers, select “DUAL.” The sound will be output to a maximum of 7.1 channels.

• SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker, select “SINGLE.” The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.

•NO If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “NO.”

• ZONE 2 If you use the surround back speaker in zone 2, select “ZONE 2.” When you select “ZONE 2,” the input to the SURROUND BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid (page 24).

• BI-AMP If you connect front speakers in a biamplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP” (page 104).

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether 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 sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is 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.”

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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. For details, see “Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu)” (page 61).

x FRONT L

(Front left speaker distance)

x FRONT R

(Front right speaker distance)

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

x CENTER

(Center speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.

x SURROUND L

(Surround left speaker distance)

x SURROUND R

(Surround right speaker distance)

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

With only one surround back speaker

With two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same)

x SUR BACK L

(Surround back left speaker distance)

x SUR BACK R

(Surround back right speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x SUB WOOFER

(Sub woofer distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer.

Tips

• If you set up speakers using the auto calibration function, you can adjust the speaker distance in 1 cm (1 inch) increment.

• The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the length of A.

Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters (15 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20 feet).

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Also, the distance between the surround speakers/ surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters (5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20 feet). This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Place note that placing the speakers closer than the required 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.

x SP 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 77). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 69).

Amplifier Operations

x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

• feet The distance is displayed in feet.

• meter The distance is displayed in meters.

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

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

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

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

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Tip

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

Settings for the system

(System Settings menu)

You can use the System Settings menu to customize the settings of the receiver. Select “System Settings” in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 56) and “Overview of the menus” (page 57).

System Settings menu parameters

x DIMMER

(Brightness of the display)

Lets you adjust the brightness of the display. When you choose setting such that you turn off the display completely, the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator is also turned off.

x INSTALLER MODE

(RS232C control)

For details, see “Custom install mode parameters” (page 100).

x SP CROSSOVER

(Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the System Settings menu. You cannot set “SP CROSSOVER” when setting speakers using the auto calibration function. To adjust the speaker crossover, set “A.CAL LOAD?” to “OFF” in the Auto Calibration menu. Then, set up the speakers manually, and select the parameter from “SP CROSSOVER.”

x 12V TRIG. MAIN

(12 V trigger for the main receiver)

For details, see “Custom install mode parameters” (page 100).

x SP. IMPEDANCE

(Speaker impedance)

For details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page

41).

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Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(Auto

Calibration menu)

For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 43).

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Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

(A.F.D. mode)

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

A.F.D.

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

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

75). You can also select “A.F.D.” in the Sur Settings menu. For details, see “Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)” (page

63).

Tips

• We usually recommend “A.F.D. AUTO,” however sometimes it may be better to use “SB DECODING” (page 64) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer.

• 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

• Only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a multi-channel signal is input. At this time, the setup of “SB DECODING” and “SB DEC MODE” in the Sur Settings menu becomes invalid. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi-channel sound (being encoded) is output.

If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE.”

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.

• NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM signal of which the sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz or a 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL SURROUND processing will be turned off automatically when another type of signal is input. The beginning of the sound may be dropped out when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off.

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Type of A.F.D. mode

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel audio after

A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting automatically) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded

PRO LOGIC 4-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

PRO LOGIC II GAME 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode

Neo:6 Cinema 6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

Neo:6 Music 6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.

MULTI STEREO 7-channel signals Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all

NEURAL SURROUND 7-channel signals The receiver outputs signals in the multi-

You cannot select this decoding mode if there are no surround back speakers connected to the receiver.

decoding

Effect

without adding any surround effects.

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

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

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

decoding.

decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 7.1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

decoding.

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

speakers.

channel surround format when the receiver receives PCM signals of 2 channels or an XM Radio surround broadcast. When the receiver receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is emphasized.

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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

(DCS)

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

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the System Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is selected.

• The surround back decoding mode does not function while a sound field for music is selected (page 64).

Tips

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 117).

• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display.

A.F.D.

2CH

MOVIE

MUSIC

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

The sound field list appears. You can also select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” in the Sur Settings menu. For details, see “Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)” (page 63).

Notes

• The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.

• 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.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC

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

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

Music HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Headphone* HEADPHONE (2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones

You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.

Sound field Effect

DCS

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS

V.MULTI DIMENSION

DCS

JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable

HEADPHONE THEATER

DCS

HEADPHONE (DIRECT) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,

HEADPHONE (MULTI) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones

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

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

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

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

when 2CH STEREO mode (page 78)/A.F.D. mode (page 74) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

sound field, etc.

when MULTI IN is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

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Using only the front

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speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

2CH

Press 2CH.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channe l stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO.” This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.

effect at low volume levels

(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.

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

2 Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is toggled between on and off as you press NIGHT MODE.

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Notes

• This function does not work in following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If you set the NIGHT MODE to on during DTS 96/ 24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.

Tip

While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT levels increase, and “D.RANGE COMP.” is automatically set to “MAX” (page 61).

Listening to the sound without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.

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A.DIRECT

Press A.DIRECT.

Analog audio is output. ANALOG DIRECT function is toggled between on and off as you press A.DIRECT.

To enjoy the analog sound source with noise free performance (Analog pureness control)

The Analog pureness control function bypasses the video and digital circuits that are not in use, and shuts down the power while the analog source is being played back. Thus, the Analog pureness control function provides noise-free audio performance and delivers high sound quality. The Analog pureness control function is activated when you select an input source with no video input, then select “ANALOG” from INPUT MODE, and you press ANALOG DIRECT.

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Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

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

Tip

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Level Settings,” then press to enter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE,” then press .

7 Press V.

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. Also, if you press v, the pattern will become the “FIX” pattern in which the test tone is output from the selected speaker only.

2, 12

5-11

1 Turn on the receiver and TV. 2 Press ON SCREEN.

Switch the input of the TV so that the setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver.

8 Press to enter. 9 Adjust the speaker level and

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

For details on the Level Settings menu, see page 60.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.

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

10Press V/v repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE,” then press .

11Press v to select “OFF,” then

press .

The test tone turns off.

12Press ON SCREEN.

The menu setting display disappears.

3 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

4 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

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When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.

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

When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed screen

The location where you set up the speaker (for example, the front speaker position) and type of the speaker terminal you connected (for example, the surround back speaker terminal) are different. Check the speaker allocation.

For more precise adjustment

You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level. Then select the two speakers you want to adjust by selecting “PHASE NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” in step 6.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

1,2 2

Press POWER to turn off the power.

2 While holding down MUSIC,

press POWER.

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

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Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 38).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 100 kHz

• AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 125).

Automatic tuning

In case of poor FM stereo reception

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

Select “MONO” in “FM MODE” selection in the Tuner Settings menu (page 65).

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press TUNING +/–.

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

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Direct tuning

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

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

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

4 Press ENTER.

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

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

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

Tuner Operations

3,5

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 82) or Direct Tuning (page 83).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 82).

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3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears on the display for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before the display goes out.

4 Press PRESET +/– to select a

preset number.

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

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly

to select the preset station you want.

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

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

• FM band: FM1 to FM30 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

Naming preset stations

5-7

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

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2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 82).

3 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

4 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Tuner Settings,” then press

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN?.”

7 Press to enter the

parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “Naming inputs” (page 92).

Listening to the XM Radio

XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 170 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound. XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect and Play™ antenna required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-Play are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Tuner Operations

Activate XM Service:

Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Record the Radio ID here for reference: ssssssss. To check the ID of your antenna, see “Checking the XM Radio ID” on page 86. (Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.) Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card.

XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you are done.

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Notes

• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.

• Residents in Canada, please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage or number: (http://www.xmradio.ca/) (1-877-GET-XMSR or 1-877-438-9677)

Connecting the XM Radio

Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.

XM jack

Checking the XM Radio ID

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

2 Press TUNING +/– to select

channel 0.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select channel 0.

3 Check the XM Radio ID on the

display and write it in the space provided here.

ID:______________________________

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Receiving XM Radio broadcasts

Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING)

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

2 Press TUNING +/– to select a

channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select a channel.

You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode.

Tuner Operations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

2 Press CATEGORY MODE

repeatedly to select the “ONE CATEGORY.”

• ALL CATEGORY: You can select a channel from all the categories. The initial setting is “ALL CATEGORY.”

• ONE CATEGORY: You can select a channel from one category. “CAT” is displayed on the display when you set to “ONE CATEGORY” mode.

3 Press CATEGORY +/– to select

the category you want.

The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected.

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4 Press TUNING +/– to select the

channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO,” and then turn TUNING to select the channel.

Displaying the XM-Radio information on the display

Notes

• When you select a channel in the “ONE CATEGORY” mode, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.

• If you press CATEGORY +/– in the “ALL CATEGORY” mode, the first ch annel of the next or previous category is selected (CATEGORY SKIP).

Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows: Channel name t Channel number t Category t Artist name/Feature t Song/Program title t Sound field type t Vo l u m e

DISPLAY

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

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

enter the channel number.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected channel is tune in.

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Presetting XM Radio

stations

You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.

Presetting channels using the preset numbers

4 Press PRESET +/– to select the

preset number.

You can also select the number by pressing the numeric buttons. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset

another channel.

Numeri buttons

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

3,5

Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers

Numeri buttons

Tuner Operations

2 Tune in the channel you want to

preset.

For details on selecting channels, see “Listening to the XM Radio” (page 85).

3 Press MEMORY.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO.”

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2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly

to select the preset channel you want.

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then press ENTER to enter the selection. You can select preset stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Note

The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.

XM Radio messages list

Message appears

CHECK ANTENNA

UPDATING The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code has been updated.

NO SIGNAL The signal is too weak. Adjust the antenna so that the signal is as strong

LOADING The audio channel or information is being

OFF AIR The selected channel is off the air. Make sure that you selected the channel

(space)–– –– There is no characteristic information

XM –– The preset number entered is an invalid

–––CH The selected channel is not available. —

Explanation Remedies

The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly.

acquired.

such as an artist name, song title or program title available.

number.

Make sure that the antenna is securely connected. Try to disconnect the antenna, then reconnect it, or turn off the power, then it turn back on.

as possible.

Wait until the audio channel or information has been acquired.

properly. Try to select another channel.

—

Enter a number from 1 to 30.

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Other Operations

Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen

Press ON SCREEN, then display a menu on the TV screen connected to this receiver. You can set up menus easily.

4 Press MENU.

The following menus are displayed on the TV screen.

1-Level Settings 2-Equalizer Settings 3-Surround Settings 4-Tuner Settings 5-Audio Settings 6-Video Settings 7-Speaker Settings 8-System Settings 9-Auto Calibration

2,7

5,6

1 Turn on the receiver and the TV. 2 Press ON SCREEN.

Switch the input of the TV so that a setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item, then press to enter the menu.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter, then press to enter the parameter.

Depending on the parameter, the selected parameter can be entered by completing step 7.

7 Press ON SCREEN.

The menu setting display disappears.

Other Operations

3 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

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Naming inputs

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

4-7

1 Press the input button to select

an input you want to create an index name for.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Tuner Settings,” “Audio Settings,” “Video Settings,” or “Auto Calibration.”

5 Press to enter the menu. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN ?” or “A.CAL NAME?,” then press to enter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Press V/v to select a character, press B/b to select the position in which to enter the selected character.

To enter a blank space

Press B/b without inputting a character. You can also turn +/– on the receiver until a blank space appears on the display.

If you made a mistake

Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then turn +/– on the receiver to select the correct character.

Tip

You can select the character type by pressing

V/v

Alphabet (upper case) t Alphabet (lower case) t Numbers t Symbols

7 Press to enter the name.

The entered name is registered.

2 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

3 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

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Switching between

2 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

3 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

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

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

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

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

Notes

• You cannot select the digital audio input assigned

to another function using the DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 94).

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When either HDMI input or XM Radio is selected,

“------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the HDMI input and XM Radio, then set the audio input mode.

• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being

used, or MULTI IN is selected, audio input is set to “ANALOG.” You cannot select other modes.

Other Operations

1 Press the input button.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

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Listening to digital sound from other inputs

(DIGITAL ASSIGN)

You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN, TV/SAT IN, MD/DAT IN, SA-CD/CD IN) signals to another input (VIDEO 2 etc.) when they are not currently being used. For example, to make the DVD player the sound source for the digital audio input using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver, then:

• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD player and the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack of the receiver.

• Assign “VIDEO 2 OPT” to “DVD” in the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“DIGITAL ASSIGN ?,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

vacant digital audio input (VIDEO 2 OPT in the example).

6 Press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input (DVD in the example) you want to assign to the digital audio input jack selected in step 5.

8 Press .

If an input is switched to “DVD,” the sound of the DVD player will also become a digital sound through the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack. The input you can assign varies for each audio input. For details, see the following “Assignable inputs for digital audio input.”

3-8

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

2 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Audio Settings,” then press

to enter.

Assignable inputs for digital audio input

The initial setting is marked with an underscore.

Digital audio input Assignable inputs

VIDEO 1 OPT VIDEO 1

TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 2 OPT VIDEO 2

TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 3 OPT VIDEO 3

TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD

TV/SAT OPT TV/SAT

TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD

MD/DAT OPT MD/DAT

TAPE/CD-R, SA-CD/CD

DVD COAX DVD

VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT

, DVD,

, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

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Digital audio input Assignable inputs

TAPE/CD-R COAX TAPE/CD-R, VIDEO 1,

SA-CD/CD COAX SA-CD/CD

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input.

• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.

• You cannot use the digital audio input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 93).

VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV / S AT, M D / DAT

, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/DAT

Watching HDMI images from other inputs

(HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN)

You can reassign an HDMI video input to another input. For example, you can watch HDMI images when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while listening to a super audio CD via the SA-CD/ CD jack.

Other Operations

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1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

2 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Video Settings,” then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ?,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

an HDMI input you want to reassign.

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6 Press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input you want to assign as an HDMI video input selected in step 5.

8 Press .

The input you can assign varies for each component video input. For details, see “Assignable inputs for an HDMI video input.”

Assignable inputs for an HDMI video input

The initial setting is marked with an underscore.

HDMI video input

HDMI 1 NONE

HDMI 2 NONE

Note

You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input.

Assignable inputs

, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD, TV/SAT, TAP E / C D- R , MD / D AT, SA-CD/CD

Watching component images from other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)

You can reassign a component video input to another input (VIDEO 2 IN etc.). For example, you can watch component images when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while listening to a super audio CD via the SACD/CD IN jack.

3-8

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

2 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Video Settings,” then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?,” then press .

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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

an input (DVD in the example) you want to reassign.

6 Press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input (SA-CD/CD in the example) you want to assign as the component video input selected in step 5.

8 Press .

If an input is switched to “SA-CD/CD,” the image from the DVD player will be a component image. The input you can assign varies for each component video input. For details, see the following “Assignable inputs for component video input.”

Changing the display

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

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Vol u m e…

Assignable inputs for component video input

The initial setting is marked with an underscore.

Component video input

VIDEO1 NONE, VIDEO 1

DVD NONE, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,

TV/SAT NONE, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.

• You cannot use the component video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input.

Assignable inputs

VIDEO 3, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD

, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT,

DVD SA-CD/CD

, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT,

TV/SAT SA-CD/CD

, VIDEO 2,

FM and AM band

Preset station name and sound field type* y Frequency and sound field type

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 84, 92). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

Other Operations

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Using the Sleep Timer

Recording using the

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

SLEEP

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

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

When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.

Tip

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

receiver

You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level.

4 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.

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Notes

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

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/ right channels.

To record digital sound

Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component to the OPTICAL MD/DAT OUT jack.

Recording onto recording media

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the component for

playing.

For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.

Custom install mode

This receiver features the custom install modes described below. Depending on how you intend to use these features, use of these modes may require additional equipment (available separately) or modification of your listening environment.

3-5

Other Operations

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the recording component (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

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

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/ right channels.

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enabled.

2 Press MENU.

The list of setting menus appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“System Settings,” then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item, then press .

For details, see “System Settings menu parameters” (page 72).

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press to enter.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust

other items.

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Custom install mode parameters

x INSTALLER MODE

(RS232C control)

Normally, set this to OFF.

•ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS232C port.

•OFF The receiver does not receive commands from the RS232C port.

x 12V TRIG. MAIN

(12 V trigger for the main receiver)

Lets you turn the external equipment on or off by outputting 12V triggers when the receiver is turned on or off. For example, you can automatically unroll your video screen when you turn on the receiver.

•OFF Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on.

•CTRL Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off manually using the CIS command of the IR remote or RS232C control.

• ZONE Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers for the main zone on or off.

• INPUT Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers when the preset input is selected.

3 Press V/v to select the input, then

to enter.

press

4 Press V/v to select “ON” to activate the

12V trigger or select “OFF” to deactivate it.

5 Press to enter.

6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 when you want to

make other settings.

To set the 12V trigger setting for each input

The initial setting of TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD, TUNER, and PHONO is “OFF.” The setting of TUNER is applied to the FM, AM, and XM Radio. The initial setting of VIDEO 1-3, DVD, TV/ SAT, and HDMI 1 and 2 is “ON.”

1 Select “INPUT” in “12V TRIG. MAIN.”

2 Press to enter.

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Sony STR-DA3200ES User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3a: Connecting the audio components

3b: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

6: Setting the speakers

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Watching a DVD

Enjoying video games

Watching video

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the XM Radio

Other Operations

Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen

Naming inputs

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

Custom install mode