Sony STR-DA4300ES Operating Instructions

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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

3-209-655-12(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-DA4300ES

WARNING

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

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

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

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

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

For customers in the United States

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,

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.

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA4300ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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

• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean Neural-THX Surround.

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 doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master Audio”, “DTS-HD High Resolution Audio” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

This product using Neural Surround, THX Technologies is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to use this product, and other related technologies dully licensed owned by Neural Audio Corporation and/or THX Ltd., following US and foreign patent and patent pending laws. Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this STR-DA4300ES Multi Channel AV Receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, I nc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

1: Installing speakers ..................................15

2: Connecting speakers ...............................17

3: Connecting the monitor ..........................19

4a: Connecting the audio components ........21

4b: Connecting the video components .......26

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........36

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....37

7: Operating the receiver using the GUI

(Graphical User Interface) .....................39

8: Setting the speakers ................................42

9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration) ...........44

Playback

Selecting a component ................................51

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............53

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc ...................54

Enjoying video games ................................55

Watching video ...........................................56

Amplifier Operations

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu) ...........................57

Settings for the video

(Video settings menu) ............................58

Settings for HDMI

(HDMI menu) ........................................58

Settings for the system

(System settings menu) .........................59

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....60

Adjusting the sound effect ..........................67

Using the surround back decoding mode ...69 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................71

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually .... 72

Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 78

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio .........................80

Listening to satellite radio .......................... 83

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals ....... 92

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter ................................................... 92

Naming inputs ............................................ 96

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ...................................97

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs ..................................................... 98

Changing the display ............................... 100

Using the sleep timer ............................... 104

Recording using the receiver .................... 105

Listening to the sound in another zone

(ZONE 2 operations) .......................... 106

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 110

Using the CONTROL S Control

System ................................................. 111

Operating without connecting to the

TV ....................................................... 112

Using the Remote

Operating each component using the

remote ................................................. 122

Programming the remote ......................... 124

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) ................ 127

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in the remote ............................. 129

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ...............................................131

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................132

Precautions ............................................... 135

Troubleshooting ....................................... 136

Specifications ........................................... 140

Index ......................................................... 143

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.

Status of the POWER button

Off The receiver is turned off (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.

On/Standby

?/1 on the remote to turn the

Press receiver on or set it to the standby mode. When you press POWER on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off.

Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the

receiver on or off.

B AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 45).

C TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT/

TONE

CENTER/ SURROUND/ SURROUND BACK BASS and TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level.

D MEMORY/

ENTER TUNING MODE

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite radio (XM/SIRIUS) (page 118-120).

TUNING

E Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

F DIMMER Press repeatedly to

adjust brightness of the display.

G DISPLAY Press repeatedly to

select information displayed on the display.

H SUR BACK

DECODING

Press to activate SB DECODING (page 69).

I Display

window

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 101).

Name Function

J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound

A.F.D.

field (page 60).

MOVIE MUSIC

K ZONE/

POWER, SELECT

Press SELECT repeatedly to select zone 2 or main zone. Each time you press POWER, the output signals for the selected zone will be turned on or off (page 106).

L DMPORT Press to select the

audio/video input signal from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 22, 92).

M HDMI Press to select input

source from the component connected to the HDMI IN jack.

N PHONES jack Connects to

headphones.

O SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of the front speakers (page 44).

P VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Connect to a portable audio/video c omponent such as a camcorder or video game.

Q MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING

Lights up when multichannel audio signals are decoded.

lamp

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

R INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2, press ZONE/SELECT ( to select zone 2 first (“ZONE 2 INPUT” appears on the display), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source.

S MASTER

VOLUME

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

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Rear panel

Getting Started

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks

Connect to a DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality sound (page 19, 21, 22, 30, 31).

Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 19, 27).

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

XM jack Connects to the XM

SIRIUS jack Connects to a

C RS-232C port

Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 36).

Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 36).

Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 84).

SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 84).

Used for maintenance and service.

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D DMPORT

Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 22).

H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 19, 30, 31, 32).

E Control jack for Sony equipment

and other external components

CTRL S IN/ OUT jacks

TRIGGER OUT jack

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

Connect to Sony TV, DVD player or VCR with CONTROL S jack (page 111).

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 (page 108).

Connect an IR repeater (page 107).

F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Y, PB/CB, PR/

IN/OUT*

jacks

Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner (page 19, 30, 31).

G AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO I N/ OUT jacks

Connect to a tape deck or MD d eck, etc (page 19, 21, 22, 25).

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack

Connect to the component in zone 2 (page 106).

I SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 17).

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (page 19). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39).

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks

PRE OUT jacks Connect to an

Connect 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.

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL011 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 124).

RM-AAL011

Name Function

A AV ?/1 (on/

standby)

B ?/1 (on/

standby)

C Input

buttons

D ZONE 2 Press to enable the zone 2

E TEST TONE Press to output the test tone

F AMP Press to enable the receiver

G MUSIC Press to select sound field

H MOVIE Press to select sound field

Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 124). 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. If ZONE 2 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2, 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. Press a pink-labeled button after pressing SHIFT (wk). When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 51). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 124).

operation (page 106).

from each speaker.

operation (page 39).

(page 65).

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

I Numeric

buttons

J ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station during

K AMP MENU Press to display the menu to

V/v/B/b

M OPTIONS Press to d isplay and select items

TOOLS Press to display and select items

N MENU Press to display the menu to

SCREEN/ DSPL CONTROL

O CATEGORY

+/–

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

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

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (e;),

press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

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

tuner operation.

operate the receiver. Press V/v/B/b to select the

menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

from option menus for receiver and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player.

from the option menus for DVD player or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.

operate the audio/video components.

Press SHIFT (wk), then press MENU to switch the display mode of the menu between SCREEN (to display the menu on the TV screen) and DSPL (to display the menu in the display window).

Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page 120).

Name Function

P m/M

Q PRESET

R F1/F2 Press TV (e;), then press F1 or

a) b)

H ./>

Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.

CATEGORY MODE

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner (page 120).

TUNING +/– Press to select station

(page 119).

/–

Press to register FM/AM/ satellite tuner stations or to select preset stations.

TV CH +/– Press TV (e;), then press TV

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

F2 to select a component to operate.

• HDD recorder F1: HDD F2: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

• DVD/VHS combo player F1: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player F2: VHS

MACRO1, MACRO2

Press AMP (6), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function (page 127).

TV/INPUT Press TV/INPUT and TV (e;)

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

WIDE Press repeatedly to select the

wide picture mode.

RESOLUTION

Press SHIFT (wk), then press RESOLUTION repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 92).

Name Function

S DVD/

TOP MENU, MENU

NIGHT MODE

INPUT MODE

T MUTING Press to turn off the sound

U MASTER

VOL +/– TV VOL +/– Press TV (e;), then press TV

V DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using

W RETURN/

EXIT O

X DISPLAY Press to select information

Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and

to perform a menu

operations (page 122). Press AMP (6), then press

NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 71).

Press AMP (6), then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 97).

temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

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

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.

displayed in the display window, TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.

Note

In the SCREEN mode, press the button to display the menu on the TV screen.

Name Function

Y CLEAR Press to

>10 Press to select

D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

Z 2CH/

A.DIRECT

wj A.F.D. Press to select sound field

wk SHIFT Press to light up the button. It

wl SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer

e; TV Press to enable the TV

ea RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

See the table on page 123 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.

– 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 81, 86). Press to select sound field

(page 60) or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 118).

(page 63).

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

function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 104).

operation.

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

RM-AAU018

This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote.

Name Function

A ?/1 (on/

standby)

B 2CH/

A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

C SCREEN/

DSPL CONTROL

V/v/B/b

Press to turn a receiver on or off.

Press to select sound field (page 60).

Press to switch the display mode of the menu between SCREEN (to display the menu on the TV screen) and DSPL (to display the menu in the display window).

After pressing SCREEN/DSPL CONTROL (3), press V/v/B/ b to select the menu item. Then press to enter the selection.

Name Function

E OPTIONS Press to display and select items

F MENU Press to display the menu to

G DMPORT Press to operate the component

N Starts play. x Stops play. ./> Skips tracks.

H INPUT

SELECTOR

I MASTER

VOLUME +/–

J MUTING Press to turn off the sound

K RETURN/

EXIT

L DISPLAY Press to select information

M SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer

from option menus.

operate the receiver.

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 51).

Press to select the input source to play back.

Press to adjust the volume level.

temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu.

displayed in the display window.

Note

In the SCREEN mode, press the button to display the menu on the TV screen.

function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 104).

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

Getting Started

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” (page 69).

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

continued

Tips

•The angle A should be the same.

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

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

2: Connecting speakers

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

HGF

Getting Started

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

BADEC

FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals

ACenter speaker BFront speaker A (L) CFront speaker A (R) 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

b) b)

with the SPEAKERS switch (OFF/A/B/ A+B) on the front panel (page 44).

continued

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

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.

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8 Ω.” In other connections, set it to “4 Ω.” For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 42).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

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 SUR BACK SPEAKER terminals F and G to the speakers of the zone 2. Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE 2” in the Speaker settings menu. See “Listening to the sound in another zone (ZONE 2 operations)” (page 106) for details on connection and operation in zone 2.

3: Connecting the monitor

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

TV monitor

Audio signals

Video signals

Getting Started

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

CD E

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

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Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO 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 34).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV 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.”

• The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes.

4a: 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 “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 36).

Component to be connected Page

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

MD player 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.

Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

ABA

adapter

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

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, observe the following precautions.

– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

after removing the cord when cords are connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO jack.

– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

by squeezing the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.

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 jack 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.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 98).

Getting Started

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 them 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

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

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

• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or “ZONE 2” in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.

• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

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

MD deck, Tape deck

Tu rn t ab l e

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect

it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

4b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected Page

TV monitor 19

With HDMI jack 27

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player 30

Satellite tuner, CATV system 31

DVD recorder, VCR 32

Camcorder, video game, etc. 32

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

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

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

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.

• Linear PCM (sampling frequency less than 192 kHz) with digital audio signals of up to 8 channels can be received with this receiver using the HDMI jack.

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, 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.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), DeepColor and xvYCC transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.

• This receiver supports the HDMI CONTROL function. Refer to “HDMI CONTROL Guide” supplied with the receiver.

Getting Started

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DVD player Satellite tuner Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™,

Audio/video signals

hard disk recorder

Audio/video signals

AAA

Audio/video signals

TV monitor, projector, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Notes on connecting cables

• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a DeepColor transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher.

• 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 “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.

• Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Notes on HDMI connections

• 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.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

• The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “HDMI Audio” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and 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, the number of channels or audio format 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 not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

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

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multichannel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support DeepColor.

Getting Started

Connecting a DVD player, Bluray Disc Player

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

Notes

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

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

ABC

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

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied)

Connecting a satellite tuner, CATV system

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

Satellite tuner, CATV system

Audio signals Video signals

AB C D

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

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

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

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.

DVD recorder, VCR

Camcorder, video game

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel)

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Function for conversion of video

signals

and component video signals.

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

This receiver is equipped with a function for

• Video signals can be output as HDMI video

converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack as shown in the illustration.

For details on the video converting function, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 35).

In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Refer to “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 35) on the conversion function of images.

Input Signals

ABC

Getting Started

Output Signals

ABC

OUTPUT jac

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2/3 A f XX VIDEO IN B aaa/f* COMPONENT

VIDEO IN C

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 “Resolution” is set to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu.

HDMI OUT

aa/fa

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

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Notes on converting video signals

• When 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 and video signals.

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

• The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.

• Video signals for which the resolution has been converted cannot be output from either the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack. The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack when both are connected.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i” in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack when both are connected.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

To connect a recording component

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

Note

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

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

For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 58) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 92).

Getting Started

“Resolution” menu setting

Output from

Input signals

HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

DIRECT Component video X f X

Vid eo XXf

AUTO (initial setting)

Component video Vid eo a

480i/576i Component video a

Vid eo a

aa aa

480p/576p Component video aaX

Vid eo aaf

720p, 1080i Component video aa

Vid eo aa

1080p Component video afX

Vid eo a X 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.

a)The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected monitor. b)When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when

“Resolution” is set to “AUTO.” c)480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set. d)Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with

Notes

• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT

jacks when the monitor, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from

the TV cannot be output correctly.

• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color.”

• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support DeepColor.

5: 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.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

6: 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.

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

AC IN terminal

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

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down POWER while

pressing TONE MODE and DMPORT to turn on the receiver.

Getting Started

To the wall outlet

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.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

DMPORT after a few seconds.

After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears on the display for a while, “MEMORY CLEARED!” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL011 remote commander. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAU018 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAL011 RM-AAU018

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 124).

Tip

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

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/A.DIRECT

Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH/A.DIRECT.

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.

To switch the command mode of the RM-AAL011 remote

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.

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes.

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.

7: Operating the receiver using the GUI

Interface)

By using the GUI menu, you can make various settings and adjustments.

Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen

(Graphical User

Getting Started

Tip

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

To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU018 remote

DISPLAY

MUTING

AMP MENU

5 4

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

Refer to “3: Connecting the monitor” (page 19).

Press and hold DISPLAY, then press MUTING and at the same time.

2 Turn on the receiver and the TV. 3 Press AMP to enable receiver

operation.

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4 Press SHIFT, then press MENU.

The menu list of this receiver appears on the TV screen. Press AMP MENU if the menu list does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b.

Overview of the menus

The following menu items are available in each settings menu.

Input

Selects the input to the receiver. For details on each input, see “Selecting a component” (page 51).

Music

You can listen to the music from an audio component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on Music function, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 92).

FM/AM/XM/SIRIUS

You can listen to the radio using the receiver. For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner Operations” (page 80).

Settings

You can use Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver.

Auto Calibration You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers automatically. For details, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44).

Speaker You can use the Speaker settings menu to adjust the speakers manually for the current position, and to set the speaker impedance. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedances” (page 42) and “Adjusting the speaker settings manually” (page 72).

Surround You can use the Surround settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field” (page 60).

EQ You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the equalizer” (page 78).

Multi Zone You can use the Multi Zone settings menu to operate components in the multi zone. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Listening to the sound in another zone (ZONE 2 operations)” (page 106).

Audio For details on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 57).

Video For details on adjusting the video using the Video settings menu, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 58).

HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI menu)” (page 58).

System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)” (page 59).

Navigating through menus

2 Press MENU repeatedly to

display the GUI menu on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want.

4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Getting Started

3-6

RETURN/ EXIT O

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen” (page 39).

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust.

6 Press or b to enter the menu

item.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to select the

parameter you want.

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To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

8: Setting the speakers

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Setting the speaker impedances

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

2-5

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Impedance,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .

– When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

Getting Started

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 normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to “8 Ω.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 Ω.”

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

Selecting the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS switch

Set the SPEAKERS switch to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto 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 seating position automatically. Refer also to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

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 jacks.

Before you perform the auto calibration

Before you perform the auto calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 15-18).

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

• During the measurement, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement 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 obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker settings menu before you perform auto calibration.

Notes

• The auto calibration function does not work if headphones are connected.

• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.

Optimizer microphone

On setting up the active sub woofer

• When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the sub woofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a sub woofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Note

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

Getting Started

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

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

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.

Performing auto calibration

The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Speaker connections

• Polarity of speakers

• Speaker distance

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics

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a) This receiver corrects signals by analog

downmix processing only for the center speaker and sub woofer when the multi-channel input is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers.

b) The measurement result is not utilized when the

multi-channel input is selected.

c) • Signals with a sampling frequency of mo re than

96 kHz are always played back at either

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. –The multi-channel input is selected. –“2ch Analog Direct” is being used. –Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Quick Setup,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly and to

un-check the items you do not want to measure.

• Speaker Distance

• Speaker Level

• Frequency Characteristic

2-7

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

6 Press b. 7 Press to select “Start.”

8 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

9 Measurement starts.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes.

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set the position of the surround speakers from “Position” in the Speaker settings menu.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.

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

dipole speakers.

– when using the zone 2 function in zone 2.

To cancel the measurement

The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or connect headphones.

Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

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

Note

When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “Out Phase” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” appears on the TV screen 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

The displayed unit of distance for models for US and Canada is feet. The unit of distance for models for countries/areas other than US and Canada is meters. You can change the unit of distance use in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.

2 Press to select “Next.”

When “Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup) results?” appears on the TV screen, you can select whether to confirm the warning (“Yes”) or not (“No”). Follow the instructions of the TV screen when you select “Yes.” For details on warning and error codes, see “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 49).

Getting Started

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Tip

Press on the remote when “Please Press ENTER.” appears on the TV screen.

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Yes,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the auto calibration type, then press b.

The measurement results are saved.

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

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

Parameter Explanation

OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ

to off.

5 Press .

The exit screen appears.

Notes

• After reflecting the results of a compensation for a frequency characteristic, signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are always played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

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. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

Message list after auto calibration measurement

Display Explanation

Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration again. Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement. Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected

properly and reperform the measurement. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SUR BACK SPEAKERS R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SUR BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.

Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to

perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

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 measurement 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 measurement

when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.

Warning 43 The distance and position 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 measurement in a quiet environment.

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

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

Getting Started

•Code 31 1

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

•Code 32, 33

When you press , “Retry?” appears.

1 2 Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press . 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 of

“Performing auto calibration.”

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” (page 47).

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.

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To set auto calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup)

On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup,” then press .

• Seating Position You can register three patterns as position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the seating position, listening environment, and measurement conditions.

• Calibration Type For details, see the table on page 48.

Optional menu parameters for Enhanced Setup settings

•EQ Curve Activates/deactivates the EQ curve measurement.

• Name Input You can rename the position number; for details, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 96).

Playback

Selecting a component

MUTING

Press one of the input buttons. When you want to select a component connected to the PHONO, the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, the MD/TAPE or TV jack, or satellite radio, press SHIFT and then press PHONO, MULTI IN or MD/TAPE, TV, SIRIUS or XM.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or the RM-AAU018 remote.

Selected input

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

VIDEO 3 Video camera and TV game,

DVD/BD DVD player, Blu-ray Disc

SAT/CATV Satellite tuner, etc., connected

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

TUNER Built-in radio tuner. DMPORT Portable audio, etc.,

HDMI 1, 2, 3 HDMI components connected

PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to

MULTI IN Component connected to the

TV TV connected to the TV jack. MD/TAPE MD or tape deck, etc.,

SIRIUS SIRIUS Satellite Radio

XM XM Radio connected to the

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack.

etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 jack.

Player, etc., connected to the DVD/BD jack.

to the SAT/CATV jack.

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

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver.

to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 jack.

the PHONO jack.

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack.

connected to the MD/TAPE jack.

connected to the SIRIUS jack.

XM jack.

Playback

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.

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Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending

on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME knob. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending

on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

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.

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

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• 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 65 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: D.Concert Hall Jazz: Jazz Club Live concert: Live Concert, Stadium

Playback

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1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

player, then place the disc in the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “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 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.

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc

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• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc 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 65 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: Cinema Studio EX Live image: Live Concert Sport: Sports

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, Blu-ray Disc Player via a digital connection.

• Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player is set up properly.

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MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray

Disc Player.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “DVD/BD.”

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

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD/Blu-ray Disc is displayed.

5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a DVD/Blu-

ray Disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Bluray Disc Player.

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

Playback

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VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

1 Turn on the TV and video game. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO

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 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on

the video game.

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

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

Watching video

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

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1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “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 a watching video,

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

Amplifier Operations

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

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” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

Audio settings menu parameters

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. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps.

Notes

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

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

x Decode Priority

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

•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.”

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

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.”

Amplifier Operations

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.

• 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.

Settings for the video

Settings for HDMI

(Video settings menu)

You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

(HDMI menu)

You can use the HDMI menu to make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

Video settings menu parameters HDMI menu parameters

x Resolution

(Converting video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

•DIRECT

•AUTO

• 480i/576i

• 480p/576p

•720p

• 1080i

• 1080p For details on operating, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 35).

x HDMI Control

Lets you turn the components connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off.

•ON

•OFF

Note

When you set “HDMI Control” to “ON,” “HDMI Audio” may be changed automatically.

x HDMI Audio

(Setting HDMI audio input)

Lets you set the HDMI audio signals 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 channels, a nd 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 source.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

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

• When you select the input that you have assigned

the HDMI input, sound does not output from the TV.

•AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers

connected to the receiver. The multi-channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when HDMI Audio is set to “AMP.”

x HDMI SW Level

Lets you set the level of the sub woofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.

•0 dB

•AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency.

• +10 dB

Settings for the system

(System settings menu)

You can use the System settings menu to customize the settings of the receiver. Select “System” in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

System settings menu parameters

x Screen Saver

Lets you activate the screen saver function for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver.

•ON When there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is activated automatically.

•OFF The screen saver function is disabled.

Amplifier Operations

x RS-232C Control

Lets you use this menu for the zone 2 operation. For details, see “Option menu parameter of zone 2 operations” (page 109) in “Listening to the sound in another zone (ZONE 2 operations).”

•ON

•OFF

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround,” then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sound Field Setup,” then press .

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the surround sound you want.

Parameter that allows custom settings provides a “Custom Settings” menu that can be used to make advanced adjustments. For details, see “Adjusting the sound effect” (page 67).

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Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.).

2 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

Types of 2CH mode

x 2ch Stereo

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.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2ch Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel 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.

x 2ch 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.

When connecting Blu-ray Disc Players and other next generation HD players

This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio format

Dolby Digital 5.1ch

Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch

Maximum number

of channels

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

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Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS 5.1ch

DTS-ES 6.1ch

DTS 96/24 5.1ch

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

a) b)

7.1ch

× a

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Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Audio format

Multi channel Linear PCM

Maximum number

of channels

7.1ch × a

a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

b)Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

Types of A.F.D. mode

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

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel

audio after decoding

A.F.D. Auto (Detecting

automatically)

ProLogic 4-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source

PLII Movie 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.

PLII Music 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.

PLII Game 5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. PLIIx Movie* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.

PLIIx Music* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.

PLIIx Game* 7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Neo:6 Cinema 7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. Neo:6 Music 7-channel signals Performs DTS N eo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting

Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. Neural-THX 7-channel signals Next generation of Neural Surround™, THX

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

Effect

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound in

5.1 channel system for watc hing videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in

7.1 channel system for watc hing videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

technologies. In addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure 5 .1 surround sound, now capable for full 360° 7.1 surround sound image from Neural-THX Surround encoded content.

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Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

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

• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural-THX processing is turned on or off.

Tips

• We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto,” however sometimes it may be better to use SB Decoding 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 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 Surroun d settings menu becomes invalid. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi-channel sound (being encoded) is output.

• Neural-THX is effective when multi-channel signals are input.

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.” 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.

Types of music/movie mode

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.

Sound field for

Movie Cinema Studio EX A

Music D.Concert Hall A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics

Sound field Effect

DCS

Cinema Studio EX B

DCS

Cinema Studio EX C

DCS

V.Multi Dimension

DCS

D.Concert Hall B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics

Church Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church. 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

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 many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

of a concert hall, which simulates a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.

of a concert hall, which simulates resonant and unique reverberative sound.

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

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Sound field for

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

when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Headphone Theater DCS 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.

Headphone (Direct) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,

sound field, etc.

Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones

when the multi-channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

Notes

• The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

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

• If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 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.

• 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 Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

Tips

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS

technology. See “Glossary” (page 132).

• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected,

the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC

Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the Surround settings menu.

Adjusting the sound effect

Parameter that allows custom settings provides a “Custom Settings” menu that can be used to make advanced adjustments.

2-3

3 While monitoring the sound,

adjust the selected parameter using V/v and .

For details, see following menu parameters.

Note

The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field.

To adjust the effect level

Press V/v repeatedly to select the

effect level, then press in step 2.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

level.

Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can adjust the level from 20% to 120% in 5% steps.

Enjoying Surround Sound

1 Choose the sound field

(page 60).

2 Press b to select “Custom

Settings,” then press .

Custom Settings menu parameter

x 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 “PLII Music” or “PLIIx Music.” You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right speakers.

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x Dimension 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 “PLII Music” or “PLIIx Music.” You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels.

x Panorama Mode

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 “PLII Music” or “PLIIx Music.”

•ON

Lets you enjoy surround sound by spreading the sound field of the front speakers to the left and right of the seating position.

•OFF

This function is not activated.

x Screen Depth

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes. 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.

x Front Reverb

(Front reverberation)

This parameter is especially for “D.Concert Hall A/B.” This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source.

•STD Normally, select “STD.”

•WET Select to increase front reverberations.

x Virtual Speakers

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes.

•ON Virtual speakers are created.

•OFF This function is not activated.

Using the surround back decoding mode

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

2-5

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SB Dec Mode,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the surround back decoding mode, then press .

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB Decoding” on the Surround settings menu.

Enjoying Surround Sound

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround,” then press or b.

Using the surround back decoding mode (SB Decoding)

x SB Decoding

(Surround back decoding)

•AUTO When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decoding is performed on the surround back signal.

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1 Dolby Digital

Surround EX

, the appropriate

channels

5.1

6.1

Surround back decoding

—

Matrix decoder that confirms to Dolby Digital EX

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Input stream Output

channels

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

6.1

Surround back decoding

—

DTS Matrix decoding

DTS Discrete decoding

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.

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.

– The multi-channel input is selected. – The sound field for music or movies is selected.

• If surround back decoding processing is being

performed while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• If surround back decoding processing is being

performed while the receiver is receiving DTS 96/ 24 signals, the signals will always be played back at 48 kHz.

• 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” of the A.F.D. mode is selected, the

SB Decoding is decoded in the PLIIx mode.

x SB Dec Mode

(Surround back decoding 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.

Parameter Speaker

setting

DDEX 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

PLIIx MV 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

PLIIx MS 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

Note

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”

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

Enjoying the surround 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.

2 Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If the NIGHT MODE function is turned on while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Tip

While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and Effect Levels increase, and “D.Range Comp” is automatically set to “MAX.”

Enjoying Surround Sound

1 Press AMP.

Receiver operation is enabled.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

You can adjust the each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed.

Making settings with the Manual Setup menu

2-4

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Manual Setup,” then press .

Manual Setup menu parameters

x Level

(Level of speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, sub woofer). You can adjust the level from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust the balance on either side. You can adjust the front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right level from FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

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.” However, the sound

will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

x Distance

(Distance from the seating position to each speaker)

You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, sub woofer). You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to

10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch) steps.

x Size

(Size of each speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right) size.

the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

Tips

• 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 it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL.” If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE.” If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL,” the center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL.”

• If you do not use the sub woofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE.”

x Position

(Surround speakers position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes. This setup item is not available when there are no surround speakers.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

•LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.” Normally, select “LARGE.”

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

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•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.

immediate left and right of the seating position, 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 seating 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 play back 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.

Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu

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 seating 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

2-5

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern,” then press

Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the speaker system which you are using. You do not need to select the speaker pattern after auto calibration.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want.

Making settings with the Test Tone menu

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

2-6

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Test Tone,” then press .

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You can select the test tone type.

5 Select the speaker you want to

adjust, then press .

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

6 Adjust the parameter using V/v,

then press .

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.

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 on the screen

The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match.

Test Tone menu parameters

x Test Tone

•OFF

•AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

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

x Phase Noise

•OFF L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/

• SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/L, L/SR Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x Phase Audio

•OFF

• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/ SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/L, L/SR Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

Other menu parameters of Speaker settings

x Sur Back Assign

(Settings of the surround back speaker(s))

•OFF If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF.”

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

•ZONE 2 If you are using the surround back speakers in zone 2, select “ZONE 2.” When you select “ZONE 2,” the input to the SUR BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid.

Note

Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. Refer to “Auto Calibration” (page 44) or “Manual Setup” (page 72).

x Crossover Freq

(Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the auto calibration. The adjusted value is set for each speaker when you adjust the speaker crossover frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the auto calibration.

The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than that of Super Audio CD players.

x D.Range Comp

(Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. 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.

Tips

• 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.

x Distance Unit (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

•meter The distance is displayed in meters.

• feet The distance is displayed in feet.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

x Multi Ch SW Level

(Multi-channel sub woofer level)

Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT sub woofer channel signal by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers, store up to 5 different equalizer settings, and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker.

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

2-7

OPTIONS

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“EQ,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset number that you want to register as the number to store the equalizer adjustment, then press .

The equalizer adjustment screen appears on the TV screen.

5 Choose the speaker you want

to adjust using B/b, then press

6 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Bass” or “Treble,” then press V/v to adjust the parameter.

Tip

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

7 Press to enter the

parameter.

Clearing stored equalizer settings

Press OPTIONS, then press .

“Are you sure to clear EQ Settings?” appears.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,”

then press .

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 36).

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 141).

Automatic tuning

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v to select “Auto

Tuning,” then press .

4 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Press OPTIONS.

2-4

2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode,” then

press .

3 Press V/v to select “MONO,” then

press .

Direct tuning

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

2-4

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

4 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency, then press

to enter.

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

Tip

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

Tuner Operations

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

3 Press V/v to select “Direct

Tuning,” then press .

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.

2, 5-7

4 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory,”

then press to enter.

6 Press V/v to select a preset

number.

7 Press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset

another station.

To tune to preset stations

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting

radio stations.”

2 Press V/v to select the preset station

you want.

You can select a preset station as follows:

• AM band AM1 to AM30

• FM band FM1 to FM30

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

3 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 80) or Direct Tuning (page 81).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 80).

To name preset stations

Select a preset station you want to

name.

2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name

Input.”

For details on naming operations, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 96).

Listening to satellite radio

ABOUT XM RADIO

XM offers over 170 digital radio channels: the most commercial-free music channels, premier news, sports, talk, and traffic and weather in 21 metro markets. XM’s on-air hosts broadcast live from studios in Washington, D.C., New York City and Nashville. For more information or to subscribe in the US, visit xmradio.com or call Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).

XM Satellite Radio Terms and Conditions

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service. 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 (1-800-967-2346). For a full listing of the XM commercial-free channels and advertising supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Satellite Radio and XM Ready are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

To Activate XM Satellite Radio

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find

your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference.

ssssssss

Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800XMRADIO (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 XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done.

Note

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)

SIRIUS Satellite Radio: The Best Radio On Radio

SIRIUS brings all your favorite entertainment including 100% commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your car, home or office. Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address. Required subscription plus compatible SiriusConnect Home Tuner with antenna are required and sold separately. SIRIUS Programming is subject to change. Visit sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca for the most complete and up-to-date channel lineup and product information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Tuner Operations

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To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home Tuner to your Sirius Ready home audio system. You are then ready to activate and subscribe to Sirius by either calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474) or log on to sirius.com. It is that easy.

Connecting the XM Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio

XM jackSIRIUS jack

this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

Checking the XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number

To connect to the XM jack

Before operating the system, connect the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.

Note

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.

To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with

2-3 3

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press

or b.

SIRIUS

3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v

repeatedly to select “Radio ID” or “Sirius ID,” then press .

4 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius

ID on the TV screen and write it in the space provided here.

XM Radio ID:_____________________ Sirius ID:_________________________

You can also check the XM Radio ID and Sirius ID using the display on the receiver.

Selecting a channel by Category Mode

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

Tuner Operations

SIRIUS

continued

2-4

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press

or b.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the category, then press .

• ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories.

• (category name): You can select a channel from one category.

Note

When you select a channel in the “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.

Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly

2, 4,6

SIRIUS

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/ v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.”

4 Press V/v to select the channel,

then press .

The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press

or b.

3 Press OPTIONS. 4 Press V/v to select “Direct

Tuning,” then press .

5 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the channel number.

6 Press .

The selected channel is tune in.

Presetting the channels

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

2, 5,6

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS,” then press

or b.

3 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Tuning (page 85) or Direct Tuning (page 86).

4 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory,”

then press to enter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset channel you want to use as the preset channel, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 3.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset

another channel.

To select the preset channels

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the

channels”.

2 Press V/v to select the preset number

from the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Tuner Operations

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be changed if XM Satellite Radio Inc. or SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. change their channel programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset Mode.”

Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time (see “To change the lock code”).

2, 4,5

(page 85) or Direct Tuning (page 86).

4 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v

to select “Parental Lock,” then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

6 Enter your 4-digit lock code

using the number buttons.

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SIRIUS,” then press or b.

3 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Tuning

“The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 4 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 4.

To change the lock code

Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SIRIUS,” then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to

select “Lock Code,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

3 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the

number buttons.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

4 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the

number buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code again.” appears.

5 Reenter the new lock code with the

number buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears.

5 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the

number buttons.

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• When you select a channel using Category Tuning, locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or channel 184.

To listen to the locked channels

Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SIRIUS,” then press or b.

2 Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using “Direct Tuning” (page 86).

“The channel is locked. Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

3 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the

number buttons.

The channel is tuned in.

To cancel the Parental Lock

Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SIRIUS,” then press or b.

2 Tune in the channel you want to unlock

using “Direct Tuning” (page 86).

3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to

select “Parental Lock,” then press or b.

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

then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

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Tuner Operations

XM Radio message list

Message appears

Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected or

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 as

Loading The audio channel or information is

Off Air The selected channel is off the air. Make sure that you selected the channel properly.

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

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

Explanation Remedies

transmission is not being received properly.

being acquired.

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

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.

possible. Wait until the audio channel or information has

been acquired.

Try to select another channel. —

SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list

Message appears

Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect

Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For

Call 888-539SIRI

Check Sirius Tuner

Invalid Channel You have entered an invalid channel

Locked Channel

Subscription Updated

Updating Channels xx% Completed (xx are for integers)

Explanation Remedies

Home tuner and the antenna.

details about the antenna location, see the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.

You have not subscribed for the selected channel.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly.

number.

The selected channel is locked. —

The subscription information has been updated.

Channel information is being updated. —

—

Check all the connections, and then turn the system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.

The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.

—

Message

Explanation Remedies

appears

Firmware Updating

The SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated.

–––– – There is no text information in the

channel.

—

This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

Tuner Operations

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

This receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 22).

SHIFT

RESOLUTION

Press SHIFT, then press RESOLUTION repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the resolution of the output signals will be changed. You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu.

Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client

• TDM-iP1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before disconne cting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while the system is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, the images are also output.

Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDMNW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.

2 Press MENU repeatedly to

display the GUI menu on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Music,” then press or b.

“DMPORT” appears beside “Music.”

4 Press or b.

The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen will change to each component’s name. The category of the component connected to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter appears on the screen.

Note

An icon which shows the component recognized is displayed on the TV screen. If the adapter connected cannot be recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on the TV screen.

5 Press OPTIONS to display

“Function List.”

3, 4,6

5 2

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

6 Press V/v to select “DMPORT

Control.”

You can select the following modes in this menu;

• System GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1 is connected.

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, see the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.

Other Operations

Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDMNC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver

1 Make sure that “System GUI” is

selected in step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 93).

2 Select content from the

contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back.

iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Track Albums > Album > Track Songs > Track Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track Composers > Composer > Track Audiobooks > Audiobook

Network Client Music Surfin

Playlist Web Radio Music Library

> Albumc) > Track

> Playlist > Track

> Station > Program

> Album > Track

To operate the TDM-iP1 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 93). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Playing back the track selected

During playback of the track selected, the displayed screen changes depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.

TDM-iP1

TDM-NC1

Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed as “Genre,” “Artist” or “Album,” depending on setting of “List Mode.”

To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDMNC1 using the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 93).

You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the play mode buttons on the remote of the receiver.

To Do the following

Play Press H. Pause Press X. To resume play,

Stop Press x.* Find the beginning of a

track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track

Find the beginning of the next track

Skip to the previous album

Skip to the next album Press •b. Go backward/forward Press m/M.**

* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver

enters pause mode when x is pressed.

** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and

holding the m/M button.

press the button again.

Press ..

Press >.

Press B•.

Option parameters in the play modes

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected. No Device There is no device connected

to the adapter. No Audio No audio file was found. Loading The data is being read. No Server* There is no server connected. No Track* No track was found. No Item* No item was found. Connecting* Connecting to the server. Configuring* The network is setting up. Warning* Check the display of the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter. Party Mode* The unit is currently in party

mode “Guest.” Searching* Searching the server.

* TDM-NC1 only.

x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1 only)

•Off

•One

•All

x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)

•Off

• Songs

•Albums

x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)

•All Tracks

•Disc List

• Artist List

•Genre List

Tip

The List Mode can be used with the Function List menu even when the list is displayed.

Other Operations

Naming inputs

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

3-4 2

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a

character, then press .

5 Press [Finish] to enter the

name.

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Press [Cancel].

1 Choose the item you want to

name.

You can name the following items.

• Auto calibration position (page 44)

• Inputs (page 51)

• Preset stations (page 82)

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “Name Input,” then press

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

Switching between 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.

1 Press the input button.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press AMP. 3 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen.

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.

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

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When either HDMI input, satellite tuner or

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is selected, “------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the HDMI input, satellite tuner and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then set the audio input mode.

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the

multi-channel input is selected, audio input is set to “Analog.” You cannot select other modes.

Other Operations

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player. Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/ BD IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD/ BD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).

2 Press MENU repeatedly to

display the GUI menu on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v to select the input

name you want to assign.

5 Press OPTIONS, then select

“Input Assign.”

3, 4,6

5 2

1 Make sure that the AMP button

is lit.

If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7:

6 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b, then press .

Input name

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

Video1 Component aaa ––aa Video1 Composite a –––––– Video2 Composite – a ––––– Video3 Composite – – a –––– DVD/BD

Component DVD/BD Composite – – – a ––– SAT/CATV

Component SAT/CATV

Composite HDMI1 aaaaaaa HDMI2 aaaaaaa HDMI3 aaaaaaa Video1 OPT aa – a ––a Video3 OPT – – a –––– SAT/CATV OPT – a – aa – a MD/Tape OPT – a – a – aa Video2 COAX aaa – aa – DVD/BD COAX a – aaaa – SA-CD/CD COAX a – a – aaa

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/BD SAT/

– aaa – aa

– aa – aaa

––––a ––

Notes

• 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.

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

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

MD/

CATV

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

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

TAP E

SA-CD/

Other Operations

Changing the display

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

SHIFT

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected t Original input name t Sound field type t Volume...

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE” is shown on the display. Press SHIFT, then press MENU to cancel the GUI display mode.

FM and AM band

Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Vol u m e. . . Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered.

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