Sony STR-DA9000ES User Manual
4-249-349-13(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DA9000ES
©2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ve ntilation 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.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For customers in the 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.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding sy stem of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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For customer in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
Important Safety Instruction
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucitons.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the pr ovided plug do es
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point w here the y exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, st and,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture , does not op erat e
normally, or has been dropped.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model STRDA9000ES. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, STR-DA9000ES (area code U) is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “Model of area code U only”.
• 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 deta ils on the use
of your remote, see the separate oper at in g
instructions supplied with the remote.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
AC IN
B
A
AC OUTLET
B
A
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
L
R
B
A
CENTER
SURROUND BACK
RL
FRONT
L
R
B
A
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
A+B USE 8-16
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicate d in t he te xt, f or ex amp le,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under lice nse from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, and
“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digita l Theater Systems,
Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........8
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........11
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks....................13
2: Connecting the antennas...................15
3: Connecting speakers.........................16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........20
5: Setting up the speakers .....................21
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................24
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component.......................25
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 26
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................26
Presetting radio stations ........................27
Changing the display.............................28
About the indications in the display......29
Advanced settings.............................. ... 40
Custom install mode ............................. 47
Storing the adjusted settings....... .......... 48
— USER PRESET
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 49
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 50
Selecting the speaker system ................ 50
Recording ............................................. 52
Listening to the sound in
another zone .................................. . 53
CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 55
Using CONTROL S Control System ... 56
i.LINK connection................................ 57
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 58
Troubleshooting.................................... 59
Specifications ....................................... 62
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 64
Index..................................................... 66
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................34
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the audio input .....................36
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components.....................................37
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields......................37
Adjusting the equalizer .........................39
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 15).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
With multi-channel audio output
With analog audio output only
LD player
With digital audio output
With analog audio output
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-Video or composite video input only 14
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
VCR
With digital audio output
With analog audio output
CD/Super Audio CD player
With digital audio output
With multi-channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD/DAT deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Tape deck, Analog disc t urntable 13
Multi-channel decoder 11
Video camera, video game, etc. 14
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
8–9
11–12
8–9
8
8
9 or 12
8–9
8–9
8
8
10
11
13
10
13
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to J) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord
Yellow
D S-video cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red
I DVI cable
Getting Started
E Optical digital cord
J i.LINK cable
F Coaxial digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• 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.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S
jacks
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 55.
If you have Sony component (SCD-XA9000ES) with i.LINK jacks
Use the i.LINK cable (J) supplied with SCD-XA9000ES. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with SCD-XA9000ES.
See “i.LINK connection” on page 57.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, VCR, TV monitor, or
satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–J), see page 7.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CD/SACD
VIDEO 1
OUT
VIDEO 1
DVD
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
CD/SACD
VIDEO 1
DVD
TV/SAT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT IN
l
DIGITAL
IN
LD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
LD
IN
IN
IN
IN
E
l
OUTIN
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
CONTROL A1II
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
RS232C
VCR
IR
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/
SACD
IN
1
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN
OUTPUT INPUT
LINE
LINE
AA
l
AUDIO VIDEO
R
CENTER
CENTER
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
PHONO
IN
RL
AUDIO
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
l
L
OUTIN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTINOUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
S2 VIDEO
OUT 2
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
E*E*F*F*A
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DVD
VIDEO 1
Y
Y
IN
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
MONI
TV/
Y
Y
TOR
SAT
OUT
IN
P
B/CB
/B-Y
PB/CB/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
RL
3RD
LD player
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
FM
75 COAXIAL
U
AM
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
AUDIO
TV/SAT
OUT
L
R
DVD
IN
IN
OUT
E* F*
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DVD player
A
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
**
R
E*F*
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Satellite tuner
A
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
* Connect to either the DVD COAXIAL IN or the DVD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections
to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack.
**To output the multi channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
B/CB
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and
adjust the hue, etc. of the converted signals (page 42).
Notes
• You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on
the receiver.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video and S-video signals, in addition Svideo signals can be converted to component video signals. However, you cannot convert component video signals
downward to standard video or S-video signals.
VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
VCR
INPUTOUTPUT INPUT
S VIDEO
R-Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
Y
R-Y
COMPONENT
INPUT
B-Y
TV monitor
Y
INPUT
DVI-D
INPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
Getting Started
R-Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
l
IR
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
CONTROL A1II
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
RS232C
OUTIN
l
AUDIO VIDEO
R
L
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/
SACD
IN
1
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
TV/
SAT
PHONO
SIGNAL
l
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
GND
DDDC CC
l
AUDIO
R
L
RL
AUDIO
OUTIN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
TV/
SAT
OUT 2
HI
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DVD
OUT
OUTINOUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
S2 VIDEO
OUT 2
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
R/CR
/R-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
RL
3RD
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
CENTER
Y
/B-Y
/R-Y
VIDEO 1
IN
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
ANTENNA
FM
75 COAXIAL
U
AM
1
2
3
H
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
CCDDHH II
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DVI-D
Y
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
R-Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
OUTPUT
DVI-D
Y
DVD player
Satellite tuner
continued
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Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player or MD/DAT deck
For details on the required cords (A–J), see page 7.
CD/Super Audio
CD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R
F*
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
CD/SACD
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
CD/SACD
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
IN
E*
IR
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
CONTROL A1
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
RS232C
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/
SACD
IN
1
FRONT
SURR
OUND
II
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN
A
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
l
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
OUT
IN
4
IN
IN
IN
TV/
IN
PHONO
PHONO
IN
IN
GND
INOUT
AUDIO
R
L
RL
AUDIO
LINE
l
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTINOUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
L
R
l
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT 2
INOUT
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
S2 VIDEO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
EE AA
l
AUDIO VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
LD
CENTER
DVD
SAT
CENTER
SIGNAL
DVD
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
R/CR
/R-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
RL
3RD
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
CENTER
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
/B-Y
TRIGGER DVI-D
/R-Y
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
75 COAXIAL
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
10
* Connect to either the CD/SACD COAXIAL IN or the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making
connections to the CD/SACD COAXIAL IN jack.
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an
unused input
See “Assigning the audio input” (page 36).
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the CD/
SACD OPTICAL or CD/SACD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks
(CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively,
the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A
–J), see page 7.
Getting Started
MULTI CHANNEL OUT
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 MULTI CHANNEL IN 2
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
GG AAA
AUDIO VIDEO
R
L
OUT
TAPE
IN
IR
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
OUT 1
IN
OUT 2
CD/
SACD
IN
CONTROL S
1
IN
FRONT
OUT
SURR
OUND
II
CONTROL A1
SURR
BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
RS232C
MULTI CHANNEL IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
SAT
SIGNAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
TV/
IN
PHONO
PHONO
IN
IN
GND
Super Audio CD
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
RL
AUDIO
DVD player,
player,
Multi channel
decoder, etc.
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
OUT
OUT
ININ
OUTINOUT
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
IN
MONITOR OUT
S2 VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 2
DVD
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
R/CR
/R-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
RL
3RD
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
Y
P
B/CB
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
CENTER
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
75 COAXIAL
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy sof tware with multi-c hannel audio re corded in formats other than the Dolb y
Digital and DTS.
Note
DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/
C
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to
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enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and adjust the hue, etc. of the
converted signals (page 42).
Note
On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video and S-video signals, in addition Svideo signals can be converted to component video signals. However, you cannot convert component video signals
downward to standard video or S-video signals.
TV monitor
INPUT
INPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
DC
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
CD/SACD
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
CD/SACD
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
IN
IR
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
CONTROL A1
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
RS232C
AUDIO VIDEO
R
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/
SACD
IN
1
FRONT
SURR
OUND
II
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN
CENTER
CENTER
INPUT
COMPONENT
R-Y
COMPONENT
ANTENNA
VIDEO
DVD
OUT
OUTINOUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
S2 VIDEO
OUT 2
AUDIO
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
SAT
SIGNAL
OUT
OUT
OUT
TV/
PHONO
PHONO
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
AUDIO
GND
RL
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
RL
3RD
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
Y
P
B/CB
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
CENTER
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
75 COAXIAL
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
INPUT
DVI-D
B-Y
Y
H
I
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R-Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
Y
DVD player
OUTPUT
DVI-D
CDH I
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–J), see page 7.
Getting Started
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
A
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
CD/SACD
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
CD/SACD
TV/SAT
OUT
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
IN
L
R
DIGITAL
CD/Super Audio
CD player
OUT
TAPE
IN
IR
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
OUT 1
IN
OUT 2
CD/
SACD
IN
CONTROL S
1
IN
FRONT
OUT
SURR
OUND
II
CONTROL A1
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
RS232C
MULTI CHANNEL IN
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
AA
l
AUDIO VIDEO
R
CENTER
CENTER
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
PHONO
PHONO
IN
IN
RL
AUDIO
SIGNAL
GND
LINE
L
Tape deck
L
R
l
INOUT
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTINOUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
AA
COMPONENT
ANTENNA
VIDEO
DVD
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
R/CR
/R-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
RL
3RD
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
Y
P
B/CB
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
CENTER
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
S2 VIDEO
OUT 2
l
75 COAXIAL
MD/DAT deck
L
R
l
INOUT
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
A
Turntable
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 25). You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,
CUSTOMIZE menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote.
For details on the required cords (A
–J), see page 7.
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
B, D
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
CD/SACD
IN
Camcorder or
TV game
OUT
TAPE
IN
IR
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
OUT 1
IN
OUT 2
CD/
SACD
IN
CONTROL S
1
IN
FRONT
OUT
SURR
OUND
II
CONTROL A1
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
RS232C
MULTI CHANNEL IN
AUDIO VIDEO
R
CENTER
CENTER
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
PHONO
IN
RL
AUDIO
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
BB
L
INOUT
L
OUT
OUTINOUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
S2 VIDEOVIDEO
OUT
ININ
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
S2 VIDEO
OUT 2
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
L
R
DD
L
DVD
Y
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
Y
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
R/CR
/R-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
3RD
VCR
INPUT
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
P
B/CB
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
CENTER
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
L
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
75 COAXIAL
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
INOUT
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
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L
INOUT
L
BB
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
L
INOUT
L
DD
INPUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
B
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
D
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
OUT
OUT
L
R
VCR
INPUT
VIDEO
TV monitor
DC
INPUT
S VIDEO
2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
IN
IN
RS232C
IR
AUDIO VIDEO
R
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
CD/
SACD
IN
1
FRONT
SURR
OUND
II
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
2
FRONT
SURR
OUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CHANNEL IN
CENTER
CENTER
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO
4
LD
DVD
SAT
SIGNAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
TV/
IN
PHONO
IN
GND
RL
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTINOUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO
4
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 1
OUT 2
DVD
IN
OUT
ININ
TV/
SAT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
IN
SURROUND
IN
SURR BACK
IN
SUB WOOFER
IN
S2 VIDEO
3RD
OUT 2
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
CD/SACD
COAXIAL
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT
CD/SACD
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
LD
IN
DVD
IN
IN
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
CONTROL S
OUT
CONTROL A1
AUDIO IN
i.LINK S200
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
Y
Y
PB/CB/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
PRE OUT
ZONE OUT
AUDIO2ND
RL
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
CENTER
Y
/B-Y
/R-Y
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
IN
FM
75 COAXIAL
U
AM
MONI
TOR
OUT
TRIGGER DVI-D
1
2
3
EX1
EX2
VIDEO
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Getting Started
Notes
• 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.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 9.1 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).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surroun d EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 34).
You can even enjoy the 9.1 channel surround sound by connecting four surround speakers (see
“Selecting the speaker system” on page 50).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Sub woofer
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Surround speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (L)
Tips
• When you connect 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.
Surround back speaker (R)
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all
of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Getting Started
Sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
B
DVD
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
PR/CR/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
PB/CB/B-Y
P
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SUB WOOFER
a)
Y
Y
R/CR
/R-Y
PRE OUT
Surround speaker
COMPONENT
ANTENNA
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
Y
IN
FM
PB/CB/B-Y
75 COAXIAL
PR/CR/R-Y
U
AM
MONI
Y
TOR
OUT
P
B/CB
/B-Y
TRIGGER DVI-D
P
R/CR
/R-Y
1
2
3
EX1
CENTER
EX2
(R)
Surround speaker
Ee
A
SURROUND
SPEAKERS B
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
R
B
A
CENTER
DVD
IN
RL
TV/SAT
IN
R
B
MONITOR
OUT
A
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
SURROUND BACK
FRONT
L
L
Ee
b)
B
A
B
A
A+B USE 8-16
(L)
Center speaker
A A
AC IN
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
84
Ee
IMPEDANCE
E
A
SELECTOR
e
Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)
A
e
e
Surround back
speaker (R)
a)
When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.
b)
You can select the surround speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS SURROUND. For details, see “Selecting
the speaker system” (page50).
c)
You can select the front speake rs you want to use with SPEAKERS FRONT. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page50).
d)
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal.
E
d)
A
E
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
E
Surround back
speaker (L)
c)
A
continued
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d)
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Tip
To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both
the SPEAKERS FRONT 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.
Enjoying the 9.1 channel speaker system
What is the 9.1 channel speaker system?
A large dubbing theater for recording movie soundtracks uses 10 surround speakers. However, in a
small dubbing theater, only 2 speakers each are placed on the right, left, and back walls. Thus, the
minimum setup for a dubbing theater is 9.1 channels. When SPEAKERS SURROUND is set to A+B,
you can enjoy 9.1 channel speaker operation, just like a dubbing theater.
Arrange the speakers around the center
of the room based on the angles shown in
the illustration on the left. If you are
unable to position the speakers according
to the angles shown, place one set of
surround speakers slightly forward of the
listening position (toward the front
speakers).
Although the center of the room is used
as an axis for determining speaker
placement, 9.1 channel speaker
operation covers an extremely wide
listening area which you can enjoy from
anywhere in the room behind the central
point.
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When using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel system, be sure to set Virtual
Speaker to OFF in SURR SET UP. (You can enjoy the surround effects of movies even without the use
of virtual speakers since so many real speakers are used.)
In addition, unlike virtual speakers, the expressive capability of real speakers will vary depending on
the speaker. Adjust the effect level so that the actor’s lines sound natural and the impact of sound effects
is nicely balanced.
The advantage of a 9.1 channel speaker system is a drastic improvement in the connection between the
front (video) sound field and the surround sound field. Previously, we have employed virtual speaker
technology to present this sound effect, but a real 9.1 channel multi channel surround system has a
much wider effect area so that all family members can enjoy the surround effect. Of course, when
seated in the middle of the listening position, you can enjoy the sound exactly as the movie director
listened.
Tips for placing speakers
Place surround speakers B between the front speakers and the listening position. Adjusting the position of these
speakers improves the connection between the front and surround sound stage.
Tips for using the 9.1 channel speaker system
You can also use the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel speaker system. In this case, the number of
virtual surround speakers doubles (for a total of 12 virtual surround speakers).
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However, this large number of s peakers may narrow the surround effec t area. Thus, it may be more effective to se t
“VIR.SPEAKERS” in the SURR SET UP menu to “OFF”.
Please note that the front L/R and center speakers are common to all modes, and this function only changes the use
of the surround speakers. Dependin g on how you use SPE AKERS FRONT to switc h the front speaker sy stem (A/B),
and how you set “CENTER S P” in th e SPEAKE R SET UP m enu (“YE S” or “MI X”), you can set up two comp letely
different systems. For example, you can set up a 2 channel or 4 channel speaker system for pure audio sources, and
a 7.1 channel speaker system for AV sources.
Please note that in most cases you can use the 9.1 channel setting for Super Audio CD and other pure audio sources
without any adjustments. However, depending on the type of speakers you have and the way the music software was
recorded, you may want to switch to 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel playback. In such cases, you should set up your
surround speaker system to switch between A and B. Use surround speakers B for 5.1 channel op eration and surround
speakers A+B for 9.1 channel operation.
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4: Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC
power cord to a wall outlet.
AC power cord
AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
FRONT
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
L
L
A+B USE 8-16
R
CENTER
RL
R
AC IN
B
A
AC OUTLET
B
A
• 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 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“ENTER to Clear ALL” appears in the
display for 10 seconds.
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER while “ENTER
to Clear ALL” appears in the display.
After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears
in the display for a while, “MEMORY
CLEARED!” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP,
LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,
and CUSTOMIZE, CIS, TUNER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input.
• All index names for inputs.
Note
If “2nd zone on” or “3rd zone on” appears in the
display, the initial setup operation cannot be
performed. Turn off the indication by following the
first tip in “Listening to the sound in another zone”
(page 53).
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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.
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AC IN
terminal
5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set
the size and distance of the speakers connected
to this system.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“SPEAKER SET UP”.
3 Rotate MENU to select the menu item
you want.
For more information, see “Speaker setup
parameters”.
Notes
• Certain setup parameters m ay be dimm ed in the
display. This means that the selected paramete r
is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable
due to sound field (pages 32–34) or other
settings.
• Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed
in the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings. Depending on the settings, you may or
may not be able to adjust certain speakers.
4 Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
Note
Before setting up the surround speakers, select the
surround speakers you use (page 51).
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x SP EASY SET UP (Speaker easy setup)
•YES
You can set up your speakers automatically
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
•NO
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker
manually.
x SPEAKER PATTERN
(Speaker setup pattern)
When “SP EASY SET UP” is set to “YES”,
select the speaker setup pattern. Rotate –/+ to
select the speaker setup pattern and press
MEMORY/ENTER to enter the selection.
Check your speaker pattern using the supplied
“Easy Setup Guide”.
x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer)
•YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
•NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
Tip
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.
x FRONT SP (Front speakers)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, front
speakers are automatically set to “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
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x CENTER SP (Center speaker)
• 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”.
•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
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
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