Sony STR-DA777ES User Manual

FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver
3-866-967-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DA777ES
1999 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For the customers in United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and control amplifier.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the control amplifier is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820­40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DA777ES Serial No.
For the customers in Canada CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA777ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the U.S.A./Canada model is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “U.S.A./Canada models only.”
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 10 Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15 Performing Initial Setup Operations 17 Multi Channel Surround Setup 18 Before You Use Your Receiver 22
This receiver incorporates Dolby Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
* Digital (AC-3) and Pro
Location of Parts and Basic Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 28
Selecting a Sound Field 29 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 33
Settings and Adjustments 35
Using the Menus 35 Menu Function Table 36 Adjusting the Speaker Settings <SP SETUP> 39 Adjusting the Equalization <EQUALIZER> 39 Customizing Sound Fields <SURROUND> 41 Adjusting the Speaker Levels <LEVEL> 42 Other Settings <CUSTOMIZE> 46
Receiving Broadcasts 48
Automatic/Manual Tuning 49 Preset Tuning 50 Direct Tuning Using the Remote 51 Using the Tuner Menus 51
Other Operations 52
Presetting Equalizer and Sound Fields 53 Recording 54 CONTROL A1 Control System 55
Additional Information 57
Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 59 Glossary 61 Audio Signal Block Diagram 62 Index 63
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Hooking Up

Unpacking

the Components
This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the unit:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander RM-TP503 (remote) (1)
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4)
• Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1) U.S.A./Canada models only:
• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
• CONTROL S connecting cord (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert four LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries and one coin shaped lithium battery with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do not use a combination of different battery types.
on the receiver.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
4

Antenna Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
FM wire antenna (supplied)
R
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
L
ANTENNA
TAPE
MD/
R
DAT
PHONO
CD
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/ SAT
REARFRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
CENTER
L
R
R AUDIO
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
IN
L
VIDEO 1
OUT
DVD/
R
LD TV/
SAT
IN
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75 COAXIAL terminal
L
SIGNAL GND
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
AM loop antenna (supplied)
AC OUTLET
AM
y
CONTROL
A1
B
FRONTREAR CENTER A LRLRLR
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
z If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM 75 COAXIAL
AM
y
Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the receiver.
5

Audio Component Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
ç
INOUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/ SAT
REARFRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
IN
L
VIDEO 1
OUT
DVD/
R
LD TV/
SAT
IN
L
R
MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
Turntable
(MM cartridge type only)
R
L
IN
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
TAPE
MD/ DAT
ANTENNA
R
PHONO
CD
SIGNAL GND
L
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
y
CONTROL
A1
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
AC OUTLET
AM
FRONTREAR CENTER B A LRLRLR
+
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
ç
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks CD player CD jacks Tape deck TAPE jacks MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
MD or DAT deck
INOUT
ç
LINE
L
R
6

Video Component Hookups

DVD player
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
CTRL S
MONITOR
IN
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
DVD/ LD
TV/ SAT
STATUS
IN
OUTPUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
SAT
REARFRONT
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord (see pages 11 and 12 for details).
Yellow Yellow
R
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
LD
TV/
IN
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
L
ANTENNA
TAPE
MD/ DAT
CD
R
PHONO
L
SIGNAL GND
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
CONTROL
y
A1
AM
FRONTREAR CENTER B A
LRLRLR
AC OUTLET
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
ç
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
OUT
Satellite tuner*
or TV tuner
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
Satellite tuner* or TV tuner TV/SAT* or TV/LD jacks VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks DVD player DVD/LD* or DVD jacks LD player DVD/LD* or TV/LD jacks TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
U.S.A./Canada models only.
*
front panel
VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
INOUT
ç
L
R
To the front panel
INOUT
ç
ç
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT* (or TV/LD) AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT* (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
U.S.A./Canada models only.
*
z
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
Camcorder or video game
U.S.A./Canada models
*
only.
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Digital Component Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy the full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
DVD player (etc.)*
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CTRL S
IN
CTRL S
OUT
STATUS
IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
DVD/ LD
TV/ SAT
DIGITAL
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/ SAT
REARFRONT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTVIDEO RL
VIDEO
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
Satellite tuner** or
OUTPUT
OUT
R
L
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
TAPE
MD/ DAT
CD
CENTER
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
TV tuner
AUDIO OUTVIDEO RL
ANTENNA
R
PHONO
L
SIGNAL GND
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
y
CONTROL
A1
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
AC OUTLET
AM
FRONTREAR CENTER B A
LRLRLR
+
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommended making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.
*
U.S.A./Canada models only.
**
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPT or COAX DVD/LD* (or TV/LD) IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups.
DVD/LD*
L AUDIO R
SOUND FIELD PRESET
(or TV/LD) VIDEO IN
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
SOUND FIELD
–+ MODE
EQ SUR LEVEL
NAME CUSTOM SET UP
2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1 CH INPUT
+
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
5
4
3
2
1
0
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
INPUT
SELECTOR
OPEN/ CLOSE
6
10
VIDEO OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT
DIGITAL
DVD/LD*
RF demodulatorLD player
(or TV/LD) IN
(COAX or OPT)
OFF
A+B
1/u
SPEAKERS
A
B
PHONES
FM/AM TUNER PRESET
–+–+
MEMORY A.F.D
VIDEOS-VIDEO
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set DIGITAL/ANALOG (4 on page 25) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if DIGITAL/ANALOG is set to “AUTO.”
U.S.A./Canada models only.
*
8
7
8
9
Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of CDs and TV broadcasts.
CD player
OUTPUT
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
CENTER
L
R
R AUDIO
LINE
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
L
R
R
IN
REC
OUT
IN
REC
OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
L
ANTENNA
TAPE
MD/
R
DAT
PHONO
CD
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
OUTPUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
DVD/ LD
TV/ SAT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/ SAT
REARFRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
L
SIGNAL GND
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
AC OUTLET
AM
y
CONTROL
A1
FRONTREAR CENTER B A LRLRLR
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Hooking Up the Components
ç
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
INOUT
ç
ç
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
INOUT
ç
LINE
L
R
MD or DAT deck
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommended making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.
*
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• All OPT and COAX jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies and 24 bit word length.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to MD/DAT, TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and
analog connections to your digital components.
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AC OUTLET
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
5.1 CH OUTPUT
FRONT
+
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
FRONTREAR CENTER B A
LRLRLR
R
L
R
L
R
IN
REC OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
REARFRONT
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
VIDEO 1
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 2
REC OUT
L
R AUDIO
S-VIDEO
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
STATUS
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO 1
DVD/ LD
TV/ SAT
VIDEO
L
2ND AUDIO OUT
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
CONTROL
A1
TAPE
MD/ DAT
CD
L
SIGNAL GND
AM
y
y
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO
R

5.1CH Input Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.**
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD* (or DVD) VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder.
U.S.A./Canada models only.
*
** If these components have analog output jacks to output downmixed 2-channel audio, you can record the audio on a tape or MD.
To do this, connect the output jacks for the downmixed audio to the input jacks you want to assign for the component. You cannot assign the component to the PHONO and TUNER functions.
Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks
Note
See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.
*
VIDEO OUT
DVD player
U.S.A./Canada models only.
5.1CH INPUT
1/ u
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A+B
PHONES
FM/AM TUNER PRESET
MEMORY – + – + A.F.D
L AUDIO R
VIDEOS-VIDEO
DVD/LD* (or DVD) IN VIDEO etc.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
–+ MODE
EQ SUR LEVEL
TUNER CUSTOM SET UP
2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1 CH INPUT
+
ENTER
SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD
MASTER VOLUME
5
4
3
2
1
0
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
INPUT
SELECTOR
OPEN/ CLOSE
6
10
SPEAKERS FRONT
7
8
SPEAKERS
9
REAR/CENTER
SUB WOOFER
Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer
10

Other Hookups

CTRL S
STATUS
CTRL S
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1***)
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
Yellow (video) A White (L/audio) B Red (R/audio) C Black (control S) D
CONTROL S connecting cord (1***)
Black E Black E
CONTROL A1
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/
SAT
REARFRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
CENTER
L
R
R AUDIO
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
IN
L
VIDEO 1
OUT
DVD/
R
LD TV/
SAT
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
L
ANTENNA
TAPE
MD/ DAT
CD
R
PHONO
L
SIGNAL GND
FM 75 COAXIAL
y
y
CONTROL
A1
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
SPEAKERS
**
AM
FRONTREARCENTER B A LRLRLR
+
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET
*
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT
2ND AUDIO OUT
AC power cord
To a wall outlet
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
*
This jack is intended only for use in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit.
**
U.S.A./Canada models only
***
Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks
You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio signals to a stereo amplifier located in another room. Select the source in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 46) to switch the audio signals output to the sub room.
Main room
MASTER VOLUME
2ND
5
6
4
7
3
AUDIO
8
2
OUT
9
1
10
0
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
INPUT
SELECTOR
OPEN/ CLOSE
+
ENTER
SPEAKERS
OFF
A+B
1/ u
A
B
PHONES
FM/AM TUNER PRESET
SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD
MEMORY – + – + A.F.D
L AUDIO R
VIDEOS-VIDEO
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
–+ MODE
EQ SUR LEVEL
TUNER CUSTOM SET UP
2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1 CH INPUT
Note
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
AUDIO
IN
Sub room
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
R
Speaker (L)
L
Speaker (R)
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (U.S.A./Canada models only)
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control S connecting cord or a control S connecting cord to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When you connect the receiver as shown below, the input mode of the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever you play your VCR or DVD. The following connections also change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.
VIDEO
IN
S-LINK
OUT IN
A
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
IN
OUT
IN
TV
Receiver
****
DE
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
DVD/ LD
TV/ SAT
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
B
C
VIDEO 1
DVD/
LD
TV/
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
* Audio/video/control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection A.)
** Control S connecting cord
Note
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV.
CONTROL A1 hookup
If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 MD deck to the CONTROL A1 Refer to “CONTROL A1 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver.
L
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
jack on the receiver.
Control System” on page 55
VCR 1
DVD player
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S-LINK
IN
*
S-LINK
OUTPUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Setting a voltage selector
Connecting the AC power cord
Hooking Up the Components
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V120V
240V
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
15).
• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver’s entire memory will be cleaned and the demonstration will start.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound.
Jog dial
MASTER VOLUME
5
4
+
2
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
OPEN/ CLOSE
ENTER
3
1
0
INPUT
SELECTOR
1/ u
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A+B
PHONES
FM/AM TUNER PRESET SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD
MEMORY – + – + A.F.D 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1CH INPUT
VIDEOS-VIDEO
L AUDIO R
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQ SUR LEVEL
TUNER CUSTOM SET UP
– +
MODE
SET UP
Cursor buttons
Brief descriptions of buttons and controls used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
6
7
8
9
10
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Speaker System Hookup

Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active sub woofer
Black Black
R
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
2ND AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFERREARFRONT
CENTER
L
TAPE
MD/ DAT
CD
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD/
LD
TV/ SAT
REARFRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
CENTER
L
R
R AUDIO
L
PRE OUT5.1CH INPUT
DVD/LD IN COAX
CD IN COAX
DVD/LD IN OPT
TV/SAT IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
CD IN OPT
MONITOR
IN
L
VIDEO 1
OUT
DVD/
R
LD TV/
SAT
IN
ANTENNA
R
PHONO
Center speaker
}
FM 75
y
COAXIAL
L
CONTROL
SIGNAL GND
y
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
FRONT SPEAKERS B
AM
A1
SPEAKERS
]
FRONTREAR CENTER B A
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
]
}
LRLRLR
}
AC OUTLET
+
4 Ω 8
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
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]
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Active sub woofer
}
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals Additional pair of front SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
speakers (8 or 4* ohm) Rear speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT
* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page. ** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
jack**
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
]
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}
To connect certain speakers to another amplifier
]
Use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
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Speaker System Hookup
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following
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precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)
If you connect any speaker to the FRONT, CENTER or REAR SPEAKERS terminals with a nominal impedance between 4 ohms and 8 ohms, you must set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω.
Notes
• Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 27).
• Speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms cannot be used.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 21.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
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Performing Initial Setup Operations

Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “@∞ SPEAKERS selector” on page 27).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
– +
MODE
Jog dial
2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1CH INPUT
+
2
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
5
6
4
7
3
1
OPEN/ CLOSE
8
9
10
0
INPUT
SELECTOR
1/u
1/ u
SPEAKERS
OFF
A+B
PHONES
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
A
B
MEMORY – + – + A.F.D
FM/AM TUNER PRESET
VIDEOS-VIDEO
SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD
L AUDIO R
EQ SUR LEVEL
TUNER CUSTOM SET UP
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they correspond to your system. You can adjust the following items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the page in parenthesis.
• Speaker size and placement (pages 18~19).
• Speaker distance (page 20).
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CUSTOM
Cursor buttons
1 Press CUSTOM.
ENTER
CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to
display “MEMORY CLEAR [NO]”.
3 Turn the jog dial to display “MEMORY CLEAR
[YES]” and press ENTER.
“Are you sure? [NO]” is displayed.
4 Turn the jog dial to display “Are you sure? [YES]”
and press ENTER.
The unit automatically turns off, and then turns on again. All of the followings are reset to the factory settings or cleared.
• All menu adjustments (speaker settings, equalizer settings, sound field parameters, etc.).
• The equalizer settings in the equalizer bank.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
When placing rear speakers to your side
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
When placing rear speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to
select the parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The
setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
Note
When the adjustable range is exceeded, the display blinks. Please keep settings within areas A, B and C as described on the left.
p Front speaker size
FRONT SP [LARGE]
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
p Center speaker size
CENTER SP [LARGE]
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*
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1
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p Rear speaker size
REAR SP [LARGE]
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”. The sound of the rear channel will be output from the front speakers.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO (*2 + *3 = 2ch mode).
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see page 39.
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p Sub woofer selection
SUB WOOFER [YES]
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
p Front speaker distance
FRONT XX feet* (meter)
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 18).
• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
* U.S.A./Canada models only.
p Center speaker distance
CENTER XX feet* (meter)
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
* U.S.A./Canada models only.
p Rear speaker distance
REAR XX feet* (meter)
Initial setting : 11 feet* (3.5 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker.
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
* U.S.A./Canada models only.
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About speaker distances
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 meters) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
p Sub woofer distance
S.W XX feet* (meter)
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer.
• Sub woofer distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
* U.S.A./Canada models only.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
p Sub woofer phase polarity
S.W PHASE [NORMAL]
Initial setting : NORMAL Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
polarity is set to "NORMAL". However, depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to "REVERSE" may produce better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected. While listening from the main listening position, select the setting that best suits your environment.
p Rear speaker position*
REAR POSI [BEHIND]
Initial setting : BEHIND This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
p Rear speaker height*
REAR HEIGHT [LOW]
Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
60
B
A
30
B
A
* This parameter is not available when “Rear speaker
size“ is set to “NO”.
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About the rear speaker position and rear speaker height
These settings are designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields. The rear speaker position parameter allows you to specify one of three possible horizontal positions. The rear speaker height parameter allows you to specify one of two possible height positions. Select the position and height combination that comes closest to the actual position of your rear speakers.
90°
A
B
30°
C C
20°
60°
A
B
* This parameter is not available when “Rear speaker
size“ is set to “NO”.
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