SONY STR-DA50 User Manual [fr]

FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver
3-864-512-61(1)
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
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STR-DA50ES
1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model STR­DA50ES. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1 Input Hookups 10 Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
This receiver incorporates the Dolby system and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
*
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power. The following message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 19.
* Pro Logic Surround
Speaker System 12
Speaker System Hookup 13 Multi-Channel Surround Setup 14 Before You Use Your Receiver 19
Location of Parts and Basic Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Description 22
Enjoying Surround Sound 26
Selecting a Sound Field 27 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Receiving Broadcasts 37
Storing FM Stations Automatically 38 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 41
Other Operations 44
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 45 Recording 45 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 46
Additional Information 47
Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 52
Index 54
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Hooking Up
Unpacking
the Components
This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the remote:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander RM-TP501 (remote) (1)
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert four size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use new batteries with old ones.
• Do not mix battery types. This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Before you get started
•Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
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AM
y
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
Antenna Hookups
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
Hooking Up the Components
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
5.1 INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
AC OUTLET
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
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If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Notes on antenna hookups
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the receiver.
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Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
TV/LD DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
IN OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
MD/DAT deck
LINE
L
R
ç
ç
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
TAPE
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
ç
LINE
L
R
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
CENTERREARFRONTBA
AC OUTLET
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
CD player
Tape deck
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks CD player CD jacks Tape deck TAPE jacks MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
TV tuner or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
OUT
DVD player
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
OUT
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN OUT
ç
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
TAPE
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VCR
L
R
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
ç
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
Yellow Yellow
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Required cords
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Hooking Up the Components
AC OUTLET
4 8
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV tuner or LD player TV/LD jacks VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks DVD player DVD jacks TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor
To the front panel
Camcorder or video game
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/ LD AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/LD VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
z
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
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Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and TV tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
DVD player* (etc.)
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
TV/LD DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
TV tuner or LD player
L
R
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
TAPE
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-LINK
CTRL A1
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
MONITOR
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
* If your DVD player is equipped with a COAXIAL OUTPUT, do not
L
R
5.1 INPUT
make optical connections. Only connect the DVD player to the receiver's DVD IN COAXIAL jack.
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Black Black
Black Black
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
CENTERREARFRONTBA
AC OUTLET
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPTICAL TV/LD IN or COAXIAL DVD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
TV/LD VIDEO IN or
RDS
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
INPUT MODE
PTY EON
GENRE MODE
VIDEO 3 INPUT
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
DVD VIDEO IN
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
BALANCE
CURSOR
SET UP
MODE
V
0
bB
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
v
LR
5.1
INPUT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
AC-3 RF OUT
TV/LD IN
RF demodulatorLD player
(OPTICAL) or
DVD IN (COAXIAL)
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE
TUNING/
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
– PTY SELECT +
B
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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MASTER VOLUME
1
0
Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of CDs and TV broadcasts.
CD player
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
LINE
L
R
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hooking Up the Components
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
FM 75 COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
y
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
AM
MD/DAT IN OPT
SIGNAL GND
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ç
ç
IN OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
MD or DAT deck
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
y
PHONOINCD
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• This unit is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and analog
connections to your digital components.
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5.1 Input Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1 INPUT jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi-channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with 5.1 OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1 INPUT jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1-channel input hookups.
DVD player,
Multi-channel decoder, etc.
CENTER
WOOFER
5.1 OUTPUT
REAR
FRONT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1 INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1 INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of your surround speakers and subwoofer from the DVD player or multi-channel decoder.
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks
BASS BOOST
–+
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
DIMMER SLEEP INPUT
VIDEO 3
INPUT
DVD IN VIDEO etc.
SUR
EQ
INDEX
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/DBSDVD/LDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
CURSOR
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
SET UP
MODE
GENRE MODE
V
bB
v
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
PHONO
BALANCE
LR
BASS
VIDEO OUT
5.1 INPUT
DVD player
Note
See page 12 for details on speaker system hookup.
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DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE TUNING
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
PRESET TUNING
+
B
A
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
PHONES
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
PRE OUT
MASTER VOLUME
1
0
CENTERREARFRONTBA
SPEAKERS FRONT
SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER
WOOFER
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
AC OUTLET
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R)
Center Speaker Active Woofer
Other Hookups
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
TV/LD DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
y
PHONOINCD
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel
*
varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
5.1 INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Required cords
CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)
Black Black
AC power cord
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
Hooking Up the Components
AC OUTLET*S-LINK CTRL A1
AC OUTLET
b
To a wall outlet
S-LINK CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a S-LINK CONTROL A1-compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
13).
•Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.
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Hooking Up
SET UP
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
and Setting Up the Speaker System
This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound.
MASTER
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
VOLUME
1
0
SUR
SOUND FIELD
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
PRESET TUNING
+
B
A
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
PHONES
– PTY SELECT +
INPUT
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
RDS
TUNING/
MODE
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
GENRE MODE
INPUT
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
CURSOR
MODE
BALANCE
SET UP
V
bB
v
LR
5.1
INPUT
Cursor buttons
BALANCE
Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “SPEAKER SETUP” when specifying speaker types or “SPEAKER DIST ANCE” when specifying speaker distances.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field mode on or off.
Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b): Use to select the parameters and settings after pressing the SET UP button.
BALANCE control: Use to adjust the front speaker balance while outputting a test tone.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
Active woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
PRE OUT
IN
CENTERREARFRONTBA
}
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 8
}
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
RLR LRL
]
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
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]
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
}
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals Additional pair of front
speakers Rear speakers SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack*
*You can connect an active woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer.
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To connect certain speakers to another amplifier
Use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks 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.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
]
}
]
}
Center speaker
Notes on speaker system hookup
•Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
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Multi-Channel Surround Setup
Selecting the impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the
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impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)
If the nominal impedance of your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms 4 8 ohms or higher 8
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 23).
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).)
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
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Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers matching your front speakers.
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when using sound fields from the VIRTUAL 3D genre (see pages 16 and 28~29 for details).
Specifying the speaker types
p Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center and rear speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
p Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *
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• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER SETUP”. 3 Press the cursor buttons (V or v) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Press the cursor buttons (B or b) to select setting
you desire. The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
p Rear speaker size (REAR)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.
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However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see page 34.
p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre.
p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre.
90
A
B
30
C C
20
60
A
B
B
B
60
A
A
30
* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker
size (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.
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About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre were designed under the premise that the rear speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the VIRTUAL 3D modes will not be effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
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p Sub woofer selection (WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-
3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
Specifying the speaker distances
p Rear speaker distance (REAR)
Initial setting : 3.5 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker .
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 14) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 14).
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER DISTANCE”. 2 Press the cursor buttons (V or v) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press the cursor buttons (B or b) to select setting
you desire. The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the
parameters described below.
5 Press SET UP to exit the set up mode.
p Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 14).
•Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
p Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 14) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 14).
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
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About speaker distances
This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can not be set more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
p Distance unit (DIST. UNIT)
Initial setting : METER Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.
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Multi-Channel Surround Setup
Adjusting the speaker volume
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver .
2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.
•To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the receiver.
•To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left speakers, use the REAR BALANCE parameter in the SURROUND cursor mode (see pages 33 and 34). (The rear balance can also be adjusted from the remote.)
•To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on the remote.
•To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/– buttons on the remote.
Notes
• The rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the CURSOR MODE menu SURROUND parameters (when the test tone is output, the CURSOR MODE switches to the SURROUND parameters automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control.
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When setting the volume levels for each speaker
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make further adjustments while listening to playback of actual software. This is because most software contains center and rear channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels. When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel surround you will notice that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better results. In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.
4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.
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You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME +/– on the remote.
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Before You Use Your Receiver
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
•Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “8 SPEAKERS selector” on page 23).
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
1/u
SOUND FIELD
GENRE
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
TUNING/
RDS
MEMORY FM MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
PRESET TUNING
+
B
A
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
PHONES
– PTY SELECT +
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
INPUT
INPUT MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
SOUND FIELD
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
CURSOR
MODE
V
bB
v
ON/OFF
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
BALANCE
SET UP
LR
5.1
INPUT
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
MASTER VOLUME
1
0
1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While pressing down SOUND FIELD GENRE and
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF, press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
“ALL CLEAR” appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program sources) are cleared.
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
1/u
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
TUNING/
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
MEMORY FM MODE
B
– PTY SELECT +
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
INPUT
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
RDS
INPUT MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
FUNCTION
CURSOR
MODE
GENRE MODE
MASTER VOLUME
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
BALANCE
SET UP
V
bB
v
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
LR
5.1
INPUT
MASTER
VOLUME
0
1
0
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component (program
source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).
3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
There is no sound no matter which component is selected.
/ Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
/ Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not
set at 0.
/ Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to
OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see “8 SPEAKERS selector” on page 23).
/ Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
/ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator
above the button.
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There’s no sound from a specific component.
/ Check that the component is connected correctly to
the audio input jacks for that component.
/ Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
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receiver and the component.
No sound is heard from one of the front speakers.
/ Check that the BALANCE control is set at center
position (see “7 BALANCE control” on page 23).
/ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see “8 SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page
23). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 47.
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Location of Parts and Basic
Front Panel Parts Description
Operations
This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations.
1 1/u switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging you speakers.
2 FUNCTION control
Rotate to select the component you want to use.
To select Rotate to light
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 TV tuner or LD player TV/LD DVD player DVD Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO
After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source.
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• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input.
• When using digital inputs, there may be up to 6 seconds of silence when switching functions or inserting new discs.
MODE button
Press to select and play another video/audio source in combination with the selected component. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
n V:XXX n A:XXX n selected component
Press MODE to display And rotate FUNCTION to select
V:XXX Any video source to enjoy with
the audio from the selected component
A:XXX Any audio source to enjoy with
the video from the selected component
• When the 5.1 INPUT (4) is selected, MODE displays “V:XXX” only.
z Function indicators
Normally, the indicator above the selected function lights orange. However, when MODE is used to select a different video (V:XXX) or audio (A:XXX) source, the video function lights green and the audio function lights orange. This also occurs when you select audio components (like PHONO).
SPEAKERS
OFF
+
B
A
1
A
PHONES
B
PRESET TUNING
+
SHIFT FM/AM
DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE
BASS BOOST
TUNING/
– PTY SELECT +
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
RDS
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
INPUT
INPUT
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
GENRE MODE
CURSOR
MODE
5 6
MASTER
1
VOLUME
0
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
BALANCE
SET UP
INPUT
5.1
LR
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
V
bB
v
3 INPUT MODE button
Press to select the input mode for your digital components (DVD, TV/LD, CD and MD/DAT). Each press switches the input mode of the currently selected component.
Select To
AUTO Give priority to digital signals
when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected
ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks
DIGITAL (COAXIAL) Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack (DVD only)
4 5.1 INPUT button
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks with the video from the selected component. To select another video source, use MODE (2).
3 78 2
4
5 MASTER VOLUME control
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume.
6 MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. The indicator above the button lights up when the sound is muted.
7 BALANCE control
Rotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers.
8 SPEAKERS selector
Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.
Set to To select
A The speakers connected to the FRONT
B The speakers connected to the FRONT
A+B The speakers connected to both the FRONT
OFF No front speaker output
SPEAKERS A terminals
SPEAKERS B terminals
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection)
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
• When the 5.1 INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass booster, and sound field effects do not function.
•To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to output sound to the headphones.
• When the sound field is ON, setting the SPEAKERS selector to OFF will automatically present a two channel downmix from the headphones.
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Front Panel Parts Description
9 0!•
DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
OFF
A
+
B
PHONES
PRESET TUNING
+
SHIFT FM/AM
!™
9 DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:
Index name of the component*
v
v
Selected component
BASS BOOST
TUNING/
– PTY SELECT +
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
RDS
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
INPUT
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
INPUT MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
GENRE MODE
!∞
CURSOR
MODE
SUR
EQ
INDEX
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
SET UP
V
bB
v
5.1
INPUT
** These indications appear only during RDS reception (see page
41).
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button
Press to turn the sound field on or off. The indicator above the button lights when the sound field is on. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting from page 26.
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
PHONO
BALANCE
LR
VOLUME
0
1
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
0
MASTER
v
Sound field applied to the component
When the tuner is selected
v
Index name of the preset station* or program
station name**
v
Frequency
v
Program type indication**
v
Radio text**
v
Current time**
v
Sound field applied to the band or the preset
station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 45). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function button.
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Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound.
For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting from page 26.
EQUALIZER button
Press to turn the equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator lights when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the CURSOR MODE menu EQUALIZER parameters (page 34) the settings are stored automatically and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.
GENRE button
Press to select the sound field group you want.
MODE button
Press to select a sound field from the group you selected.
!™ MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
This indicator lights when the sound field is on and the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format.
z When you want to enjoy high quality sound
Do the following to bypass the sound field, tone effect, and the bass booster circuits.
1Press BASS BOOST on the remote to turn off the BASS
BOOST indicator. 2Press EQUALIZER to turn off the EQ indicator. 3Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn off the SOUND
FIELD indicator.
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program source.
The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
37.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– buttons
Scans all the available radio stations. Selelcts program types during PTY operations.
The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
37.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scans all preset stations.
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
!∞ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Using the Radio Data System (RDS)” starting from page 41.
CURSOR MODE button
Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following three cursor modes. The indicator for the selected cursor mode lights up. The indicator turns off when you press the SET UP button.
When cursor mode is You can
SURROUND Change the various surround
parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.), adjust the volume and balance of the rear speakers, and adjust the volume of the center speaker and subwoofer (page 33)
EQUALIZER Adjust the equalization (bass/
mid/treble) of the front, center and rear speakers (page 34). Press the EQUALIZER button to activate the equalizer.
INDEX Enter an index name for preset
stations and program sources (page 45)
Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b)
After pressing the CURSOR MODE or SET UP button, use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages 15, 17, 33, 34, and 46).
!• SET UP button
Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following three indications. The selected indication appears in the display and you will be able to make various settings using the cursor buttons.
When you display You can
SPEAKER SETUP Specify the front, center, rear
speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using a subwoofer (page 15)
SPEAKER DISTANCE Specify the front, center, and rear
speaker distances and the unit of measurement (page 17)
OTHER Set the display to one of four
brightness levels
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
PTY button
Press to scan stations by program type. The PTY button does not function during AM reception.
EON button
Press to set the receiver to automatically switch to stations broadcasting traffic announcements, news, or information program. The EON button does not function during AM reception.
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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters. The sound modes are divided by type into four basic groups called “genres”. The following is a basic explanation of each genre. For information about the sound modes available in each genre, see pages 28~30.
This chapter describes how to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS.
CINEMA
The sound modes in this genre are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. In addition to decoding the surround sound, this genre also includes sound modes that provide the reflections and reverberation typically found in movie theaters. The sound modes in this genre have little effect on two­channel stereo sources (CD, MD, etc.).
VIRTUAL 3D
This genre contains compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. These sound modes shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several “virtual” speakers. Like the CINEMA genre, this genre is most effective when playing back movie software encoded with multi channel surround sound.
MUSIC etc.
The sound modes in this genre are designed for use with standard audio sources (like CD) and TV broadcasts. These modes add reverberation to the source signal to create powerful soundfields that make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use the sound modes in this genre with two-channel sources and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.
A.F.D.
This genre contains the “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode which presents the sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any reverberation (etc.).
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To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of you speakers. See “Multi-Channel Surround setup” starting on page 14 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.
GENRE MODE
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
MASTER
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
VOLUME
1
0
SUR
SOUND FIELD
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE
TUNING/
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
PRESET TUNING
+
B
A
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
PHONES
– PTY SELECT +
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
PTY EON
VIDEO 3
INPUT
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
INPUT
RDS
MODE
GENRE MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
CURSOR
MODE
BALANCE
SET UP
V
bB
v
LR
5.1
INPUT
EQUALIZER
CURSOR MODE
Cursor buttons
Brief descriptions of buttons used to enjoy surround sound
Selecting a Sound Field
CURSOR MODE button: Press repeatedly to light up the SUR or EQ indicators to customize a sound field.
Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b): After pressing the CURSOR MODE button or SET UP button, use these buttons to make the actual setting.
GENRE button: Press to select the desired sound field group (genre).
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field on or off.
MODE button: Press to select the specific sound field from the selected genre.
EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on or off.
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound
field.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select the sound field
group (genre), then press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
See the table starting from page 28 for information on each sound field.
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each
program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations.
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You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.
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Note
When using sound fields, do not select both speaker systems (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector.
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Selecting a Sound Field
Sound field Effect Notes
GENRE : CINEMA
NORMAL SURROUND
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
CINEMA STUDIO A
CINEMA STUDIO B
CINEMA STUDIO C
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NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels, such as late at night.
Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.
Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers.
This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.
This mode is ideal for watching science­fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
LCR
SIDE*
RSLS
LS
RS
RSLS
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MIDDLE*
BEHIND*
LCR
RSLS
LS
LCR
LS
RS
RSLS
RSLS
RS
RSLS
* See
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Sound field Effect Notes
GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
SIDE*
LCR
RSLS
VIRTUAL THEATER A
VIRTUAL THEATER B
VIRTUAL THEATER C
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the “Cary Grant Theater” and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the “Kim Novak Theater” and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
MIDDLE*
BEHIND*
LS
LCR
LS
LCR
LS
LCR
LCR
RS
RSLS
RSLS
RS
RSLS
RSLS
RS
RSLS
* See
RSLS
RSLS
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VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION
VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER A
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation.
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the “Cary Grant Theater” and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
LS
LCR
LS
RS
RSLS
RSLS
RS
RSLS
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Sound field Effect Notes
GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)
VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER B
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the “Kim Novak Theater” and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
LCR
RSLS
VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER C
GENRE : MUSIC ETC.
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SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
CHURCH
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.
LS
RS
RSLS
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
Ideal for musicals and opera.
Great for rock or pop music.
Great for sporting events or electric (amplified) music.
Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode when using game software with stereo sound capabilities.
GENRE : A.F.D.
AUTO FORMAT DECODING You can use this mode as a reference. Set
Note
The effects provided by VIRTUAL THEATER A, B, and C sound fields may cause increased noise in the playback signal.
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Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2-channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.
the equalizer to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded.
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