Sony STR-DA50ES User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
3-864-512-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DA50ES
1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
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.
2
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 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
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. STR-DA50ES
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On 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.
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. In this manual, the
USA and Canadian model is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“USA/Canada only.”
Type of differences
Model USA/Canada Others
Feature
DVD/LD inputs and selector r
DVD inputs and selector r
TV/DBS inputs and selector r
TV/LD inputs and selector r
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.
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 DTS, Inc. “DTS” and “Digital
**
Surround”, and “coherent acoustics” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All
rights reserved.
* Pro Logic Surround
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
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 12
Speaker System Hookup 13
Multi-Channel Surround Setup 14
Before You Use Your Receiver 19
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
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
Direct Tuning 38
Automatic Tuning 39
Preset Tuning 39
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.
Other Operations 41
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 42
Recording 42
Using the Sleep Timer 43
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 43
Additional Information 44
Troubleshooting 44
Specifications 46
Glossary 48
Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 49
Index 51
3
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.
4
Antenna Hookups
AM
y
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
TV/
DBS
DVD/
LD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
Hooking Up the Components
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
L
R
IN
RLR LRL
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
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.
z
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
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.
5
Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
TV/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
PHONOINCD
IN
IN
IN
DBS
DVD/
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
LINE
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
IN OUT
ç
LD
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
ç
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
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
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
L
R
IN
RLR LRL
L
R
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
ç
LINE
L
R
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
CENTERREARFRONTBA
AC OUTLET
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
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.
6
Video Component Hookups
TV/DBS tuner
(TV tuner/LD player)
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
DVD/LD player
(DVD player)
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
TV/
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
DBS
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
y
PHONOINCD
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
OUT
OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VCR
L
R
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 cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
IN OUT
ç
Yellow Yellow
ç
DVD/
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
LD
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
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
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 or DBS tuner TV/DBS jacks (USA/Canada)
TV tuner or LD player TV/LD jacks (Other countries)
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player LD/DVD jacks (USA/Canada)
DVD player DVD jacks (Other countries)
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/
DBS (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/DBS (TV/
LD) VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting
a separate TV tuner (or DBS 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.
7
Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
DBS 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 or LD player
(DVD player)*
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
TV/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
DBS
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DVD/
LD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
TV or DBS tuner
(TV tuner or LD player)
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
IN
TAPE
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Black Black
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
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
MONITOR
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
OUT
S-LINK
CTRL A1
RLR LRL
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
* If your DVD player is equipped with a COAXIAL OUTPUT, do not
L
R
make optical connections. Only connect the DVD player to the
receiver's DVD IN COAXIAL jack.
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
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 DVD/LD (TV/LD) IN or COAXIAL
DVD/LD IN jack (USA/Canada only). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on
AC-3 RF hookups.
TV/LD
DIMMER SLEEP INPUT
VIDEO 3
INPUT
MODE
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
VIDEO IN or
DVD VIDEO IN
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/DBSDVD/LDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
BALANCE
CURSOR
SET UP
•
MODE
GENRE MODE
V
bB
v
•
•
LR
BASS
BOOST
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF
OUT
DIGITAL
DVD/LD (TV/LD) IN
RF demodulatorLD player
DVD/LD IN (COAXIAL)
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
(OPTICAL) or
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE TUNING
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
–+
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.”
8
MASTER
VOLUME
10
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
TV/
DBS
DVD/
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
LINE
VIDEO
L
R
LD
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
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)
AC OUTLET
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
Hooking Up the Components
ç
ç
IN OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
MD or DAT deck
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.
9
Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
TV/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
y
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
AM
MD/DAT IN OPT
SIGNAL GND
MD/DAT OUT OPT
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.
DBS
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
y
PHONOINCD
DVD/
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Required cords
CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)
Black Black
S-LINK CTRL A1
LD
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
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
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
AC power cord
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
–
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET
*
b
To a wall outlet
10
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.
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.
Hooking Up the Components
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.
Setting the voltage selector (for models
suppilied with a voltage selector)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not,
use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position
before connecting the AC power cord 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.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V120V
240V
11
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
10
SUR
SOUND FIELD
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
MEMORY FM MODE TUNING
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A
+
B
PHONES
–+
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
DIMMER SLEEP INPUT
VIDEO 3
INPUT
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/DBSDVD/LDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
CURSOR
MODE
BALANCE
SET UP
•
V
bB
v
•
•
LR
BASS
BOOST
Cursor buttons
BALANCE
Brief descriptions of buttons and controls
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “SPEAKER
SETUP” when specifying speaker types or “SPEAKER
DISTANCE” 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
TV/
DBS
DVD/
LD
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
TV/DBS IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
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 Ω 8 Ω
}
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
]
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
]
}
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
spakers
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.
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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Speaker System Hookup
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
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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 4Ω
8 ohms or higher 8Ω
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 closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet
(4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) 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 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 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. *
• 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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Multi-Channel Surround Setup
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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.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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 : 11 feet (3.5 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
(left or right) speaker.
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 14) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) 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 : 16 feet (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 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
• 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 : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 14) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) 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 5 feet (1.5 meters) 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 15 feet (4.5 meters) 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 3~6 feet (1~2 m)
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 : FEET (USA and Canada), METER (Other
countries)
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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