Sony STR-DA5200ES User Manual

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Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DA5200ES

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

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

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

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

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as househ old waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please c ontact your local civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STRDA5200ES. Check your mod el number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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

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

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

** Manufactured under license from Digital

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

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

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

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

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the ir logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding te chnology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Getting Started

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

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

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

3: Connecting the monitor for displaying

menus .....................................................19

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

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

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........35

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36

7: Navigating through menus .....................38

8: Setting the speakers ................................40

9: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................42

Playback

Selecting a component ................................48

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............50

Watching a DVD .........................................51

Enjoying video games ................................52

Watching video ...........................................53

Amplifier Operations

Overview of the menus ............................... 54

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu) ...........................55

Settings for the video

(Video settings menu) ............................56

Settings for the system

(System settings menu) .........................57

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually .... 69

Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 75

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 77

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL) ................................ 79

Presetting radio stations ............................. 80

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ......... 82

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals ....... 84

Listening to the music of a USB device ..... 86

Naming inputs ............................................ 88

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ................................... 89

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs ..................................................... 90

Changing the display ................................. 93

Using the Sleep Timer ............................... 97

Recording using the receiver ...................... 97

Listening to the sound in another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) .............. 98

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 103

Using the CONTROL S Control

System ................................................. 104

Operating without a GUI

(Graphical User Interface) .................. 105

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....58

Adjusting the sound effect ..........................63

Using the surround back decoding mode ...65 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................67

Using the Remote

Operating each component using the

remote ................................................. 110

Programming the remote ......................... 112

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) ................ 115

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in the commander .....................117

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ............................................... 118

Changing button assignments

(RM-AAU009 only) ............................119

Additional Information

Glossary ................................................... 121

Precautions ............................................... 123

Troubleshooting ....................................... 124

Specifications ........................................... 128

Index ......................................................... 131

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

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

Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the

receiver on or off (page 36, 50, 51, 52, 53).

B AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 42).

Name Function

C TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT BASS

TONE

and FRONT TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level (page 75).

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

E MEMORY/

ENTER

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) (page 77).

TUNING MODE

TUNING

F DIMMER Press to adjust

brightness of the display (page 57).

G DISPLAY Press to select

information displayed on the display.

H SUR BACK

DECODING

I Display

window

Press to activate SB Decoding (page 66).

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 94).

J 2CH Press to select sound

A.F.D.

field (page 58).

MOVIE

MUSIC

K POWER Press SELECT

SELECT

repeatedly to select zone 2 or zone 3, then press POWER to output signals to the selected zone (page 98).

Name Function

L MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio

input signal from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack (page 48).

M HDMI Press to select input

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

N PHONES jack Connects to

headphones (page 62).

O SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of the front speakers (page 41).

P VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Connect to a portable audio/video c omponent such as a camcorder or video game (page 32,

52).

Q USB (AUDIO)

jack

Connects to a portable audio product with a USB jack (page 86).

R MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING

Lights up when multichannel audio signals are decoded (page 51).

lamp

S INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 88, 89).

T MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 48, 50, 51, 52, 53).

Getting Started

Rear panel

A AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUD IO I N/ OUT jacks

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks

PRE OUT jacks Connect to an

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

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

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

external power amplifier.

B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/OUT jacks

Connects to a DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality sound (page 21, 22, 29).

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

C ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35).

Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35).

D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P

, PR/CR)

INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks*

Connect to a DVD

player, TV, or a

satellite tuner. (page 19, 31, 85).

E RS-232C jack

Used for maintenance and service.

F Control jack for Sony equipment

and other external components

CTRL S IN/ OUT jacks

TRIGGER OUT jacks

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

Connects to Sony TV, DVD player or VCR with CONTROL S jack (page 104).

Connects to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 or zone 3 (page 101).

Connects an IR repeater (page 99,

100).

G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

S VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 29, 30, 31, 32,

85).

H SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 17).

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 19). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 38).

Getting Started

AUDIO IN/ OUT jack VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN jack Connects to the

Connects to the component in zone 2 or zone 3 (page 98).

component when you want to watch in PIP (Picture in Picture) window.

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 112).

RM-AAL006

Name Function

A AV ?/1 (on/

standby)

B ?/1 (on/

standby)

C Input

buttons

D RECEIVER Press to enable the receiver

E ZONE 2

ZONE 3

Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 112). If you press the ?/1 ( B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

Press to turn the receiver on or off. If ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. Press a pink-labeled button after pressing SHIFT (wj). When you press any of th e input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 48). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 112).

operation (page 38).

Press to enable the zone 2/zone 3 operation (page 98).

Name Function

F PIP Press SHIFT (wj), then press

MUSIC Press to select sound field

RESOLUTION

MOVIE Press to select sound field

H Numeric

buttons

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station during

J DISPLAY Press to select information

V/v/B/b

PIP to switch the image of the PIP (Picture in Picture) window. The image will be changed as follows. EXT VIDEO t ZONE 2 VIDEO t OFF. You can also change the size of the PIP window by pressing V/v.

Note

The HDMI video signals are not output while the PIP window is displayed.

(page 62). Press SHIFT (wj) then press

RESOLUTION repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 84).

(page 62).

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

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

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (wk),

press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

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

tuner operation.

displayed on the display window, TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck (page 93).

After pressing MENU (qd) or TOP MENU (qk), press V/v, B or b to select the settings. Then press to enter the selection (page 38).

Name Function

L OPTIONS Press to display and select items

TOOLS Press to display and select items

M MENU Press to display the menu of the

N ALBUM +/– Press to replay the previous

O m/M

H ./>

TUNING +/– Press to selest station (page 77).

P PRESET

/–

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

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

TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV (wk)

WIDE Press to select the wide picture

MACRO1, MACRO2

from option menus for receiver and DVD player.

from the option menus for DVD player, etc.

receiver of a DVD player, TV, etc.

scene or fast forw ard the current scene of the VCR or DVD player.

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

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

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

F1 or F2 to select a component to operate.

• HDD recorder F1: HDD F2: DVD

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

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

mode. Press RECEIVER (4) and

then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function (page 115).

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

R TOP MENU Press to display the menu or

MENU Press to display the menus of

NIGHT MODE

INPUT MODE

S MUTING Press to silence the sound

T MASTER

VOL +

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

U DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using

V RETURN/

EXIT O

W ON SCREEN Press to turn the GUI display

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

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

to perform a menu

operations (page 111). Press RECEIVER (4) and

then press NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 67).

Press RECEIVER (4) and then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 89).

(page 49).

Press to adjust the volume level

/–

of all speakers at the same time (page 48).

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

a multi-disc changer.

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen (page 111).

mode on or off. Press MENU (qd) to display the menu when “GUI ON” appears on the display.

Name Function

X CLEAR Press to

>10 Press to select

D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

Y A.DIRECT Press SHIFT (wj) then press

2CH Press to select sound filed

Z SLEEP Press SHIFT (wj) then press

A.F.D Press to select sound filed

wj SHIFT Press to light up the button. It

wk TV Press to enable the TV

wl RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

See the table on page 111 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

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

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous

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

– track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

mode (page 78).

A.DIRECT to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 107).

(page 59).

SLEEP to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 97).

(page 60).

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

operation.

Notes

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

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

RM-AAU009

This remote is only for zone 2/zone 3 operations (page 98). You cannot control the main receiver directly with this remote.

Name Function

C Input

buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments (RM-AAU009 only)” on page 119.

Getting Started

Operating the main receiver from zone 2

Name Function

A ?/1 (on/

standby)

B Command

mode buttons

Pr es s to tu rn a rec eive r in zo ne 2 or zone 3 on or off.

Press to select the command mode of the remote.

Button Assigned Sony

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 1)

VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

TV/SAT TV tuner

TAP E/ CD-R

MD/DAT MD deck

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

TUNER* Built-in tuner

SOURCE The current input

* The setting cannot be changed.

component

Tape deck B

player

selected for the main receiver

D MUTING Press to mute the sound. E MASTER

VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume level for multi zone output.

F RM SET UP Press to change the category of

the buttons.

G RM SET UP

indicator

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

continued

Operating the components connected to the main receiver from zone 2 or zone 3

Name Function

H Operation

buttons*

The following table describes the function of the buttons.

Button(s) Function

N Starts play. (Starts play

n Starts play on the

X Pauses play or

x Stops play.

./> Skips tracks.

m/M Go backward/forward.

on the front side of the cassette.)

reverse side of the cassette.

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

I CH/

PRESET/ D.SKIP +/–*

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

* The function of these buttons switches

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

1: Installing speakers

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

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel system).

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Getting Started

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system.) See “Using the surround back decoding mode” (page 65).

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

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

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

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The angle A should be the same

Tips

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

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

2: Connecting speakers

HGF

Getting Started

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

BADEC

FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals

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

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

A+B) on the front panel (page 41).

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

continued

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

Note

When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker Impedance” in the System settings menu to “8 Ω.” In other connections, set it to “4 Ω.” For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 40).

Tip

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

ZONE 2 connection

You can assign the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER terminals F and G to the speakers of the ZONE 2. Set the surround back speaker settings (page 74) to “ZONE 2.” See “Listening to the sound in another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)” (page 98) for details of on connection and operation in zone

3: Connecting the monitor for displaying menus

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 38).

TV monitor

Video signals

ABC

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

Getting Started

A Component video cord (not supplied) B S video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

continued

Notes

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

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

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

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 34).

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

• The GUI display is turned off when there has been no operation for 15 minutes.

4a: Connecting the audio components

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 35).

Component to be connected Page

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

MD/DAT With digital audio

Tape deck, Analog disc turntable 25

With digital audio output

With multi-channel audio output

With analog audio output only

output

With analog audio output only

Audio input/output jacks to be connected

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

Digital Analog

High quality sound

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

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

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck, DAT deck

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not bend or tie digital optical cords.

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 90).

Tip

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

Getting Started

Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks

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

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

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

Notes

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

• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “ZONE 2” in the Auto Calibration settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid (page 74).

Connecting components with analog audio jacks

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

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player, CD player

Tape deck

Tu r n t ab l e

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Note

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

MD deck, DAT deck

4b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected Page

TV monitor 19, 31

With HDMI jack 27

DVD player, DVD recorder 29-30

Satellite tuner 31

VCR 32

Camcorder, video game, etc. 32

Video input/output jacks to be connected

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

Digital Analog

High quality image

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

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

HDMI features

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

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

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

Getting Started

DVD player Satellite tuner Blu-ray Disc player,

Audio/video signals

AAA

Audio/video signals

hard disk recorder

TV monitor, projector, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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Notes on HDMI connections

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

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

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

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

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

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “HDMI Audio” to “TV+AMP” in the Audio settings menu (page 55). If set to “AMP,” the sound is not out put from the TV speaker or you cannot play back multi-channel software.

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

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

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

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

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

In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

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

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 90) when the sound is not output correctly.

Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder

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

Connecting a DVD player

DVD player

Audio signals Video signals

Note

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

Getting Started

AB C

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

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Connecting a DVD recorder

DVD recorder

Audio signals Video signals

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

Connecting a TV monitor/ satellite tuner

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

TV monitor/Satellite tuner

Audio signals Video signals

AB C DE

Getting Started

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

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

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

Audio signals Video signals

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

VCR

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE

Camcorder, video game

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

AV IN jacks (Front panel)

Function for conversion of video signals

component video and S video signals.

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

• Video signals can be output as HDMI video,

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the

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

video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT jack as shown in the illustration.

For details on the video converting function, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 84).

In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Input Signals

Getting Started

Output Signals

BCD

ABCD

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2/3 A f XXX

COMPONENT VIDEO IN B afa(Supports 480i and

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

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

X : Video signals are not output.

* Video signals are output when “Video Convert” is set to “OFF” in the Video settings menu.

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

576i input signals.)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

(Supports 480i and 576i input signals.)

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Notes on converting video signals

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Video signals for which the resolution has been converted cannot be output from either the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks. Connect to the VIDEO/S VIDEO/ COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack, whichever you prefer. The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack when both are connected. Set “Video Convert” to OFF in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the VIDEO/S VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack when both are connected.

• SECAM video signals are converted to PAL signals and output when “Video Convert” is set to on. Set “Video Convert” to “OFF,” when you output signals in SECAM system.

Closed Caption display

Set “Video Convert” to “OFF” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. If “Video Convert” is set to on, you cannot display Closed Captions.

To connect a recording component

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

Note

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

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Getting Started

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

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

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

AC IN terminalAC OUTLET *

Notes

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

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

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

1,2 2,3 2,3

To the wall outlet

* The configuration, shape, number of AC outlets,

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

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

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

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

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down POWER while

pressing TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN to turn on the receiver.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

MULTI CH IN after a few seconds.

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

• All settings in the Auto Calibration settings, Surround settings, Multi Zone settings, Audio settings, Video settings, System settings menus.

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

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL006 remote commander. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAU009 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAL006 RM-AAU009

About the command mode

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

and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver.

To switch the command mode of the receiver

2CH

Getting Started

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 112).

Tip

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

Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH.

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

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To switch the command mode of the remote

7: Navigating through menus

Press MENU, then display a menu on the TV screen connected to this receiver. You can set up menus easily. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. Refer to “Operating without a GUI (Graphical

User Interface)” (page 105) when you operate this receiver without displaying the menu on the TV screen.

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes.

2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET

UP button is flashing.

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

3 Press ENTER when the RM SET

UP button lights up.

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

Tip

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

5-8

RETURN/ EXIT O

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want.

Getting Started

9 Repeat steps 7 to 8 to select the

parameter you want.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

6 Press or b to enter the

menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

8 Press or b to enter the menu

item.

8: Setting the speakers

Setting the speaker impedance

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

2-4

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Impedance,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

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

1 Choose Settings menu

(page 38).

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“System,” then press or b.

Notes

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

• When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 Ω.” When connecti ng other types of speakers, set it to “4 Ω.”

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

– When you connect speakers with impedance of

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

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Speaker Impedanc e” to “4 Ω” in the System settings menu.

Selecting the front speaker

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS switch

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

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

Set to To select

A The speakers connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals.

B The speakers connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

A+B The speakers connected to both the

FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection).

OFF No audio signals are output from

any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT terminal.

Getting Started

9: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

CALIBRATION)

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

Before you perform the auto calibration

(AUTO

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used (page 107). – Headphones are connected.

• Cancel the muting if MUTING is set to on.

Optimizer microphone

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

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

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

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

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

• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Auto Calibration settings menu before you perform auto calibration (page 74).

Notes

• The auto calibration function does not work in

following cases. – MULTI IN is selected.

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

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

On setting up the active sub woofer

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

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

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

Note

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

Using the receiver as a preamplifier

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

Getting Started

2-6

Performing auto calibration

The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Whether or not speakers are connected

• Polarity of speakers

• Distance of each speaker to your listening

• Speaker angle

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics

a) This receiver corrects signals by analog

b) The measurement result is not utilized when

c) • DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as

position

downmix processing only for the center speaker and sub woofer when MULTI IN is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers.

MULTI IN is selected.

48 kHz when you correct signals.

• The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. –MULTI IN is selected. –“2ch Analog Direct” is being used (page 107). –Input signals of which the sampling frequency

is more than 96 kHz are being received.

1 Choose Settings menu

(page 38).

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

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3 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select “Auto Calibration Start,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

Position, then press or b.

You can register three patterns as position 1,2, and 3, depending on the listening position, listening environment and measurement conditions. You can rename the position number, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 88).

6 Press to select “Start.”

7 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

8 Measurement starts.

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

5 Press b.

Press V/v repeatedly and to un-check the items you do not want to measure.

• Speaker Distance

• Speaker Level

• Frequency Characteristic

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set this value from the surround position settings in the Auto Calibration settings menu (page 72).

Tips

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

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

dipole speakers.

– when using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone 2/

zone 3.

To cancel the auto calibration

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

This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Tip

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

2 Press to select “Next.”

When “Auto calibration (auto speaker setup) complete but an issue occurred. Confirm Issue?” appears on the TV screen, you can select whether to confirm the warning (“Yes”) or not (“No”). Follow the instructions of the TV screen when you select “Yes.” For details on warning and error codes, see “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 46).

Getting Started

Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

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

Note

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

Tip

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

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Yes,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto EQ” mode, then press

The measurement results are saved.

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Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

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

OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ

to off.

5 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

The auto calibration start up screen appears.

Notes

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

• The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – MULTI IN is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used (page 107). – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is

more than 96 kHz are being received.

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Auto Calibration settings menu (page 71). Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

Message list after auto calibration measurement

Display Explanation

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

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

CODE 32 None of the speakers were

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

CODE 33 • None of the front speakers are

connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

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

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

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

Display Explanation

CODE 34 Speakers are not placed in the

proper position. Speakers or an optimizer microphone on the right or left may be placed wrongly. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 15) and check the speaker position.

WARNING 40 The auto calibration has

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

WARNING 41 The sound input from the

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

WARNING 42 The volume of the receiver is out

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

WARNING 43 The distance and position of a sub

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

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

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

When you select “WRN CHECK”

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

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

Tip

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

Getting Started

•CODE 31 1

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

•CODE 32, 33, 34 1

When you press , “RETRY?” appears.

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

“Performing auto calibration.”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select preset number to

store preset settings then press .

Playback

Selecting a component

Selected input

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

VIDEO 3 Video camera and TV game,

DVD DVD player, etc., connected

TV/SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected

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

MD/DAT MD or DAT deck, etc.,

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

TUNER Built-in radio tuner

PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to

MULTI IN Component connected to the

USB Portable audio, etc.,

HDMI 1, 2, 3 HDMI components connected

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 jack

to the DVD jack

to the TV/SAT jack

the TAPE jack

connected to the MD/DAT jack

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

the PHONO jack

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack

connected to the USB jack

to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 jack

MUTING

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

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. To select a component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks, press MULTI CH IN.

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

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

To activate the muting function

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

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Playback

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

2 3

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

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

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

You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 62 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: Hall Jazz: Jazz Club Live concert: Live Concert, Stadium

player, then place the disc in the tray.

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

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

An example of the display

4 Play back the disc.

5 3

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

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

Watching a DVD

2 3

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

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

You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 62 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: Cinema Studio EX Live image: Live Concert Sport: Sports

Playback

7 3

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

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

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

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

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

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

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

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

5 Set up the DVD player.

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

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

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

Enjoying video games

2 3

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

1 Turn on the TV and video game.

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

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

7 3

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

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

AV IN jack on the front panel.

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the video game is displayed.

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

the video game.

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

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

Watching video

2 3

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

Playback

6 3

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

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

* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.

An example of the display

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the VCR is displayed.

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

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

Amplifier Operations

Overview of the menus

The following menu items are available in each settings menu.

Surround You can use the Surround settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select Surround settings in the setting menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see page 58.

Multi Zone You can use the Multi Zone settings menu to operate components in the multi zone. For details on adjusting the parameters, see page 98.

Audio For details on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 55).

Input

Selects the input to the receiver. For details on each input, see “Selecting a component” (page 48).

Music

You can listen to the music from an audio component connected the USB jack. For details on Music function, see “Listening to the music of a USB device” (page 86).

FM/AM

You can listen to the radio using the receiver. For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner Operations” (page 77).

Settings

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

Auto Calibration (page 69) You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers (auto/manual). For details, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 42) or “Adjusting the speaker settings manually” (page 69).

Video For details on adjusting the video using the Video settings menu, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 56).

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

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu)

You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Navigating through menus” (page 38).

Audio settings menu parameters

x Decode Priority

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

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

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

x Dual Mono

(Digital broadcast language selection)

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

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

•MAIN Sound of the main language will be output.

•SUB Sound of the sub language will be output.

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

x A/V Sync

(Synchronizes audio and video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust the delay from 0ms to 300ms in 10ms steps.

Notes

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• You can adjust the delay to up to 300ms

– The sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz. – 2 channel analog signals.

• You can adjust the delay to up to 150ms

– The sampling frequency is 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.

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

• This function does not work in the following cases.

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

more than 96 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used (page 107).

Amplifier Operations

Note

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

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x HDMI Audio

(Setting HDMI audio input)

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

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

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

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

• When you connect the receiver to a video

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

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

Note

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

Settings for the video

(Video settings menu)

You can use the Video settings menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “Video” in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Navigating through menus” (page 38).

Video settings menu parameters

x Video Convert

(Converting video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

•OFF

• 480i/576i

• 480p/576p

•720p

• 1080i

• 1080p For details, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 84).

Settings for the system

(System settings menu)

You can use the System settings menu to customize the settings of the receiver. Select “System” in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Navigating through menus” (page 38).

System settings menu parameters

x Dimmer

(Brightness of the display)

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

• 100% (down)

•60% (down)

•0% (down)

Amplifier Operations

x Speaker Impedance

(Speaker impedance)

•8 Ω

•4 Ω For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 40).

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field

5 Press ON SCREEN.

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

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround,” then press .

6-8

Start playing a source encoded with multi-channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

3 Turn on the receiver and the TV. 4 Press RECEIVER to enable

receiver operation.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the surround sound you want.

Parameter that allows custom settings provides a “Custom Settings” menu that can be used to make advanced adjustments. For details, see “Adjusting the sound effect” (page 63).

Types of 2CH mode

x 2ch Stereo

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

Note

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

x 2ch Analog Direct

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of A.F.D. mode

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

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel

audio after decoding

A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting

automatically)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neo:6 Music 6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo :6 Music mode decodi ng. This setting

MULTI STEREO (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

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

Effect

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

recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

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

5.1 channel system for watchi ng videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

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

7.1 channel system for watchi ng videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Notes

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

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

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

Tips

• We usually recommend “A.F.D. AUTO”, however sometimes it may be better to use SB Decoding (page 66) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer.

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package. – : Dolby Digital discs – : Dolby

Surround encoded programs

– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE.” In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

Types of music/movie mode

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

Sound field for

Movie Cinema Studio EX A

Music Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

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

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

Sound field Effect

DCS

Cinema Studio EX B

DCS

Cinema Studio EX C

DCS

V.Multi Dimension

DCS

Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

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

Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable

Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

when 2CH STEREO mode (page 59)/A.F.D. mode (page 60) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

sound field, etc.

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

Notes

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

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via

an HDMI IN jack.

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

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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

• The surround back decoding mode does not function while a sound field for music is selected (page 67).

Tips

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 121).

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

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC

Select “2CH STEREO” or “AUTO” in the Surround settings menu.

Adjusting the sound effect

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

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1 Choose the sound field

(page 58).

2 Press b to select “Custom

Settings,” then press .

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3 While monitoring the sound,

adjust the selected parameter using V/v/B/b and .

For details, see following menu parameters.

Note

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

To adjust the effect level

Press V/v repeatedly to select the

effect level, then press in step 2.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

level.

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

Custom Settings menu parameter

x Center Width Control

Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 60). You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right speakers.

x Dimension Control

Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 60). You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels.

x Panorama Mode

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

•OFF Panorama mode is not activated.

x Screen Depth

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 62). Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening room, just like in theaters.

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

•OFF This function is not activated.

x Virtual Speakers

This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes (page 62).

•ON Virtual speakers are created.

•OFF Virtual speakers are not created.

Option menu parameter of Surround settings

For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Adjusting the sound effect” (page 63).

x SB Decoding

(Surround back decoding)

Lets you select the surround back decoding function.

•OFF

•AUTO

•ON For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB Decoding)” (page 66).

Using the surround back decoding mode

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

x SB Dec Mode

(Surround back decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding mode.

• DDEX

• PLIIx MV

• PLIIx MS For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB Decoding)” (page 66).

5-6, 8-9

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround,” then press or b.

7 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu list appears on the TV screen.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SB Dec Mode,” then press .

9 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the surround back decoding mode, then press .

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB Decoding” on the Auto Calibration settings menu (page 66).

Using the surround back decoding mode (SB Decoding)

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

x SB Decoding

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

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 5.1

DTS-ES Matrix

6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

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

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

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

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

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

channels

5.1

6.1

Surround back decoding

—

Matrix decoder that confirms to Dolby Digital EX (page 67)

—

DTS Matrix decoding

DTS Discrete decoding

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

•OFF Surround back decoding is not performed.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases.

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

an HDMI IN jack.

• There may be no sound from the surround back

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

• When “PLIIx” is selected, the SB Decoding is

decoded in the PLIIx mode.

x SB Dec Mode

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

Parameter Speaker

setting

DDEX 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

PLIIx MV 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

PLIIx MS 7.1

channels

6.1 channels

Notes

• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX

is applied regardless of the surround back decoder mode setup when a sound field for a movie is selected.

• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX

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

Surround back decoding

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Movie decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Music decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

1 Press RECEIVER.

Receiver operation is enable.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

2 Press NIGHT MODE.

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

Notes

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

more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If you set the NIGHT MODE to ON during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.

Tip

While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT levels increase, and “D.Range Comp.” is automatically set to “MAX” (page 74).

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

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

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

5-9,

11, 13-15

10,12

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration” then press

7 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select “Position,” then press

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8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the position number, then press

or b.

You can rename the position number, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 88).

9 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Manual Setup,” then press or b.

10Press OPTIONS, then select

“Speaker Pattern”.

13Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Test Tone,” then press .

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. You can select the test tone type. For details, see “Option menu parameters of Auto Calibration settings” (page 73).

14Select the speaker you want to

adjust, then adjust the parameter using V/v.

Tips

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

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

15Press V/v repeatedly to select

“OFF,” and then press .

The test tone turns off.

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

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

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

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

11Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want.

12Press OPTIONS.

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

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

For more precise adjustment

You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level. Then select the two speakers you want to adjust using “Phase Audio” or “Phase Noise” in the Auto Calibration settings menu (page 73).

Speaker manual setting menu parameter

x Speaker level

(Level of speaker)

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

Note

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

x Speaker distance

(Distance from the listening position to each speaker)

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

7.0 meters in 1 cm steps.

Tips

• If the front left speaker and front right speaker are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

• If the surround left speaker, surround right speaker, surround back left speaker and surround back right speaker are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

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

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

Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters. Also, the distance between the surround speakers/ surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4.5 meters closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5 meters closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters. This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Place note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.

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x Speaker size

(Size of each speaker)

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

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

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

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 (page 75).

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

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

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

x Surround position

(Surround speakers position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 62). This setup item is not available when there are no surround speakers.

Tips

• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you

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

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

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

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

Tip

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

Option menu parameters of Auto Calibration settings

x Speaker Pattern

(Speaker setup pattern)

Selects the pattern number according to the number of the using speakers.

x Test Tone

(Test Tone)

Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker.

•OFF

•AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker.

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

Tip

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

x Phase Audio

(Phase audio)

•OFF

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

x Phase Noise

(Phase noise)

•OFF

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

x Center Mix

(On/off of the analog downmix settings)

•OFF If there is no center speaker connected, this setting is set to “OFF” automatically.

•ON We recommend you set “Center Mix” to “ON” to enjoy digital audio with high quality sound when you do not have a center speaker connected. Analog downmix works

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Advanced Speakers Setting Up

when you set “Center Mix” to “ON.” This setting is also effective to input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

x Sur Back Assign

(Settings of the surround back speaker(s))

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

• BI-AMP If you connect front speakers in a biamplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP” (page 103).

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

Notes

• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP,” even

if “Center Mix” is set to “ON,” the setting will be ignored, so set “Center Mix” to “OFF.”

• Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the

surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. Refer to “Auto Calibration” (page 42) or “Manual Setup” (page 69).

x Multi Ch SW Level

(Multi-channel sub woofer level)

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

x D.Range Comp.

(Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

•OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tips

• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.

• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts

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

x Crossover Freq

(Speaker crossover frequency)

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

x Distance Unit (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

•feet The distance is displayed in feet.

•meter The distance is displayed in meters.

Adjusting the equalizer

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

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• PCM 96 kHz signals cannot adjust the equalizer.

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

more than 96 kHz are being received.

• If you adjust the equalizer during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played only at 48 kHz.

5-13

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then .

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“User EQ,” then press .

8 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select the preset number that you want to register as the number to store the equalizer adjustment.

9 Press or b. 10Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Edit,” then press .

The equalizer adjustment screen appears on the TV screen.

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

continued

11Choose the speaker you want

to adjust using V/v/B/b, then press .

12Press B/b repeatedly to select

“BASS” or “TREBLE”, then press V/v to adjust the parameter.

Tip

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

13Press to enter the

parameter.

Clearing stored equalizer settings

Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Adjusting the

equalizer” (page 75).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Clear,”

then press .

Option menu parameters of equalizer settings

x Select

x Edit

x Clear

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 35).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 50 kHz

• AM band 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

Tuner Operations

6 Press V/v to select “Auto

Tuning,” then press .

7 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v

5-7

to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Press OPTIONS.

2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode,” then

press .

3 Press V/v to select “MONO,” then press

Direct tuning

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

6 Press OPTIONS.

5, 7-9

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

7 Press V/v to select “Direct

Tuning,” then press .

8 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency, and then press to enter.

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

9 Press .

Tip

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

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

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 8 to 9. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 80).

1,2 2

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER

and press POWER to turn the receiver back on.

“Autobetical select” appears on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the ones with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see “Using the Radio Data System (RDS)” (page 82). Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations. When this process is finished, “Autobetical finished” appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

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

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” (page 81).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

Tuner Operations

Presetting radio stations

You ca n pr ese t up t o 30 FM o r 30 AM st ati ons . Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

Presetting radio stations

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

6 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 77) or Direct Tuning (page 78).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 77).

5, 7-9

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

7 Press . 8 Press V/v to select a preset

number.

9 Press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

10Repeat steps 7 to 9 to preset

another station.

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

Tuning to preset stations

5-6

6 Press V/v to select the preset

station you want.

You can select a preset station as follows:

• AM band AM1 to AM30

• FM band FM1 to FM30

To name preset stations

Select a preset station you want to

name.

2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name

Input.”

For details on naming operations, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 88).

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

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

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press or b.

Tuner Operations

Using the Radio Data

Description of program types

System (RDS)

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

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 78), automatic tuning (page 77), or preset tuning (page 81).

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

• The RDS information is shown only on the display of this receiver. When a GUI system is used, only the PS (Program Service name) is displayed on the TV screen.

Program type indication

News News programs

Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on

Information Programs offering informatio n on

Sport Sports programs

Education Educational programs, such as

Drama Radio plays and serials

Cultures Programs about national or

Science Programs about the natural

Varied Speech Other types of programs such as

Pop Music Popular music programs

Rock Music Rock music programs

Easy Listening Easy Listening

Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

Serious Classics Performances of major

Other Music Music that does not fit into any

Weather & Metr Weather information

Finance Stock market reports and trading,

Children’s Progs Programs for children

Social Affairs Programs about people and the

Religion Programs of religious content

Phone In Programs where members of the

Description

current news

a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, su ch as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

Program type

Description

indication

Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

Leisure & Hobby

Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

Jazz Music Jazz programs

Country Music Country music programs

National Music Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region

Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music

Folk Music Folk music programs

Documentary Investigative features

None Any programs not defined above

Tuner Operations

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

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

SHIFT

RESOLUTION

Press SHIFT then press RESOLUTION repeatedly.

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

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

“Video Convert” menu setting

Output from

Input signals

HDMI OUT

jack

COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT jack

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT jack

OFF Component video X f XX

S video XXf X Vid eo XXXf

480i/576i (intial setting)

Component video a S video a Vid eo a

aaa aaa aaa

480p/576p Component video aaXX

S video aaf X Vid eo aaX f

1080i, 720p Component video aa

S video aa Vid eo aa

XX f X X f

1080p Component video afXX

S video a X f X Vid eo a XXf

Other Operations

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

X : Video signals are not output.

a)480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set. b)Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with

Note

Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, S VIDEO MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when the monitor, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

Listening to the music of a USB device

You can connect a USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media, not supplied) to the USB jack on the front panel of this receiver and listen to the music stored on the USB devices.

Notes

• For details on supported USB device, see “A list of Playable USB Devices” supplied with this receiver.

• The audio formats that can be played back using this receiver are as follows: ATRAC/MP3/WMA. Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back using this system.

3 Press RECEIVER to enable

receiver operation.

4 Press ON SCREEN.

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

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Music,” then press or b.

The category of the connected USB device appears on the screen.

6 Select the track you want to

listen to using V/v/B/b.

You can play back tracks in the selected directory.

5-6

1 Connect a TV monitor to this

receiver.

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

2 Turn on the receiver and the TV.

Operating the portable audio product

You can operate the portable audio using the remote supplied with this receiver.

To Do the following

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

Stop Press x.

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

Find the beginning of the next track

Skip to the previous album in the selected directory

Skip to the next album in the selected directory

Go backward/forward Press m/M.*

* Fast-backward/forward while pressing and

holding the m/M button.

Notes

• When you insert a USB storage media into the audio component, “Reading” lights up. Always turn off the system before removing USB storage media. Removing media while the system is on may corrupt the data damage the USB media itself. Do not forcibly insert the USB storage media, as this may cause it to be damaged.

• Do not insert other media or objects besides USB storage media.

• You cannot play back content which has restrictions on the playback period or the number of times the contact can be played back.

• This system supports FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB storage media may not support all of these FAT formats. For details, see the operation manual of each USB storage media used or contact the manufacturer.

press the button again.

Press ..

Press >.

Press ALBUM –.

Press ALBUM +.

• The settings of the USB mode of the player may not compatible with this receiver when a Sony digital music player is not recognized. Set the USB mode of the player to the mass storage class mode and transmit music to the player from SonicStage. Then reconnect the player to this receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Sony digital music player.

• The digital music player function of a Walkman ®, etc., cannot be used when you connect such a device to this receiver.

USB messages list

Message appears Explanation

Reading Reading data from media.

No Media There is no media inserted.

No Audio There is no compatible data

on the media.

Blank Media Data is not recorded on the

media.

No Support This receiver does not

support the inserted media.

No HUB Support This receiver does not

support a HUB.

Play Limit You cannot play back tracks

with a time limited playing time or tracks with a limited playing count.

Cannot Play The format of the data on the

media cannot be played back with this receiver.

Data Error It cannot be played back with

this receiver.

Other Operations

The music menu tree

The menu tree displayed depends on the connected portable audio product.

Note

Only “ALL” and “GROUP” are displayed when you connect a USB device other than a Sony digital music player. The data hierarchy may change, depending on a USB device.

Naming inputs

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

3-4

1 Choose the item you want to

name.

You can name the following items.

• Auto calibration position (page 42)

• Inputs (page 48)

• Preset stations (page 80)

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

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

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

character, then press .

5 Press [Finish] to enter the

name.

The name you entered is registered.

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

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

To cancel naming input

Press [Cancel].

Note

When you name an RDS station and tune in that station, the Program Service name (PS) appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the Program Service name (PS). The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name (PS).)

Other Operations

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1 Press the input button.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

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

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

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When either HDMI input or USB is selected, “----

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

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used

(page 107), or MULTI CH is selected input, audio input is set to “ANALOG.” You cannot select other modes.

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player. Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

2,4

1 Choose “Input” from the

menus.

You can also use the input buttons.

2 Press V/v to select the input

name you want to assign.

3 Press OPTIONS, then select

“Input Assign.”

4 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 2 using V/v/B/b, then press .

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Other Operations

Input name

Assignable video input jacks

Video1 Component aaa ––aaa Video1 S a –––––––

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD TV/SAT TAPE/

Video1 Composite a ––––––– Vid eo 2 S – a –––––– Video2 Composite – a –––––– Video3 S – – a ––––– Video3 Composite – – a ––––– DVD Component – aaa – aaa DVD S – – – a –––– DVD Composite – – – a ––––

TV/SAT

– aa – aaaa

Component TV/SAT S – – – – a –––

TV/SAT

––––a –––

Composite HDMI1 aaaaaaaa HDMI2 aaaaaaaa HDMI3 aaaaaaaa

Assignable audio input jacks

Video1 OPT a ––a – a – a Vid eo 2 OPT – a –––––– Video3 OPT – – a ––––– TV/SAT OPT – – – aaa – a MD/DAT OPT – – – a – aaa DVD COAX aaaaa – a –

TA PE / CD - R

aaa – aaa –

COAX SA-CD/CD aaa – a – aa

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio

input to the same input.

• You cannot assign optical signals from an input

source to the optical input ja cks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the

INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 89).

• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to

the same input.

MD/

CD-R

DAT

SA-CD/

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

Changing the display

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

RDS information

PS (Program Service name) t PTY (Program Typ e) t RT (Radio Text) t CT (Current Time) t sound feild type t Vol u m e . . .

USB device

Track title t Album title t (Artist name) t (Genre title) t Sound field type t Vo l u me .. .

ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI ON” is shown on the display. Press ON SCREEN to cancel the GUI display mode.

FM and AM band

Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Volume... Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 88). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered.

Other Operations

About the indicators on the display

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

selection is set to “YES” and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack (page 71). While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the L.F.E. signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.

Name Function

B Playback

channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker

settings). L R C SL SR S

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components

obtained by Pro Logic

processing) SBL SBR SB

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the

surround back components

obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: Surround

speakers are set to “NO.”

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LSW

Name Function

C ;DIGITAL

(EX)

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround signals. When the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals, “;DIGITAL EX” also lights up. When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANA L O G ” ( p ag e 89 ) .

D INPUT Lights up constantly. One of

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

E AUTO Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 90).

F HDMI 1 2 3 Lights up when the receiver

recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 28).

G DTS (-ES) Lights up when DTS

signals are input. “DTSES” also lights up when DTS-ES signals are decoded. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANA L O G ” ( p ag e 90 ) .

H 96/24 Lights up when the receiver

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

I COAX Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack.

Name Function

J OPT Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack.

K ANALOG Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks, or when INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG,” or when the “2ch Analog Direct” is being used (page 90, 107).

L MULTI IN Lights up when MULTI IN

is selected (page 48).

M BI-AMP Lights up when surround

back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP.”

N D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic

range compression is activated (page 74).

O EQ Lights up when the

equalizer is activated (page 75).

P RDS Lights up while receiving

RDS information (page 82).

Q ZONE 2/

ZONE 3

Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone 3 is being enabled.

R SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

timer is activated (page 97).

Other Operations

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Name Function

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

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

T ;PRO

LOGIC (II/ IIx)

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “;PRO LOGIC II” also lights up when the Pro Logic IIx MOVIE/MUSIC/GAME decoder is activated. “;PRO LOGIC IIx” also lights up when the Pro Logic IIx MOVIE/MUSIC/ GAME decoder is activated (page 60).

Note

This indicator does not light when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected (page 71).

U NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoding is activated (page 60).

V DISCRETE Lights up when DTS-ES

Discrete decoding is activated (page 66).

W MATRIX Lights up when DTS-ES

Matrix decoding is activated (page 66).

Name Function

X SB DEC Lights up when surround

back sound decoding is

activated (page 66).

Y SP-A/SP-B/

SP-OFF

Lights up according to the

speaker system used

(page 72).

“SP-OFF” lights up when

“SP-OFF” is selected or

headphones are connected.

Z PRESET Lights up when TUNING

MODE is “PRESET.”

wj Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio

stations (page 77–82), etc.

wk MEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Name

Input (page 88) etc., is

activated.

wl VOLUME Displays the current

volume.

Using the Sleep Timer

Recording using the

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

SHIFT

SLEEP

Press SHIFT then press SLEEP repeatedly.

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

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

Tip

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

receiver

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

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

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

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

Other Operations

3 Prepare the recording

component.

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

4 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.

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Notes

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

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

To record digital sound

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

Recording onto recording media

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

2 Prepare the component for

playing.

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

3 Prepare the recording

component.

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

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Listening to the sound in another zone

operations)

You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can also operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 (or 3). Use the RM-AAU009 remote for the operation.

• Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 OUT jacks.

• Switching the Sony receiver’s power on or off in zone 2 or zone 3.

Before using the zone 2/zone 3 function

It is necessary to perform connection and menu settings. For details on the settings, refer to the following illustration or “2: Connecting speakers” (page 17). Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE 2” in the Auto Calibration settings menu (page 74).

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Notes

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

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

1:Zone 2 connections

1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver.

Main zone Zone 2

STR-DA5200ES

ZONE 2

VIDEO OUT

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers

monitor

RM-AAU009

Other Operations

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2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another

amplifier.

Main zone Zone 2

STR-DA5200ES

monitor

ZONE 2

VIDEO OUT

ZONE 2

AUDIO OUT

A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony Amplifier/Receiver E Speakers

2:Zone 3 connections

Main room Zone 3

STR-DA5200ES

RM-AAU009

ZONE 3

AUDIO OUT

A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony Amplifier/Receiver E Speakers

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Sony STR-DA5200ES User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3: Connecting the monitor for displaying menus

4a: Connecting the audio components

4b: Connecting the video components

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

7: Navigating through menus

8: Setting the speakers

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Watching a DVD

Enjoying video games

Watching video

Amplifier Operations

Overview of the menus

Enjoying Surround Sound

Adjusting the sound effect

Using the surround back decoding mode

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

Adjusting the equalizer

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

Listening to the music of a USB device

Naming inputs

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer