Sony STR-DB795 User Manual
2-148-931-12(2)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB795
©2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING
SUB WOOFER
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
CENTER
4
8
SURR
BACK
AC OUTLET
L
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit 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.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark. As an E
NERGY STAR
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the E
®
S
TAR
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DB795. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• 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, see pages 45–52.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note for the supplied remote
RM-PP413
The SOURCE button on the remote is not
available for receiver operation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................4
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........6
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks..........9
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks ............ 11
2: Connecting the antennas ...................13
3: Connecting speakers .........................14
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........16
5: Setting up the speakers .....................17
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................20
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component .......................21
Listening to multi channel sound.......... 21
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................22
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 23
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations........................23
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....24
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................26
About the indications in the display......27
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 35
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 35
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 37
Advanced settings................................. 37
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 41
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 42
Selecting the speaker system................ 42
Recording.............................................. 43
CONTROL A1II Control System......... 44
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP413
Before you use your remote.................. 45
Remote button description.................... 45
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 49
Programming the remote ...................... 50
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 53
Troubleshooting.................................... 53
Specifications........................................ 56
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 59
Index ..................................................... 60
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............29
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............29
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................31
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................33
— SURR BACK DECODING
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 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 13).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
With multi-channel audio output
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-Video or composite video input only 12
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
CD/Super Audio CD player
With multi-channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable 11
Multi-channel decoder 9
VCR, video camera, video game, etc. 12
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
b)
c)
a)
c)
6–7
9–10
6–7
7 or 10
6–7
6–7
9
11
8
11
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with a 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.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (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
F Coaxial digital 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
E Optical 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 jacks
Getting Started
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 44.
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.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
*
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
AF
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
CONTROL
A1 II
VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
SAT
1
2
TV/
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
*
E
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
B/CB
P
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
DVDINMONITOR
IN
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
EA
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
Satellite tuner
* Connect to either the COAXIAL DVD IN or the OPTICAL DVD IN jack. We recommend making connections to
the COAXIAL DVD IN jack.
Note
You can also 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.
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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/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
Getting Started
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
IN
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
PHONO
MD/
DVDINMONITOR
TAPE
OUT
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
SIGNAL
FRONT
GND
SURR
MULTI CH IN AUDIO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
R
IN
IN
R
IN
R
R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
Y
L
L
L
L
L
DVD player
MONITOR
R
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
OUTPUT
VIDEO
TV monitor
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
HCDCDH
CONTROL
A1 II
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
CDH
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
continued
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
EE AA
l
l
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
LINE
L
R
l
INOUT
COMPONENT VIDEODIGITAL
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
DVDINMONITOR
IN
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
INOUT
l
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
SIGNAL
FRONT
GND
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
CONTROL
A1 II
OUT
VIDEO
IN
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
DVD
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
L
FA
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
Super Audio CD/
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
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 CH IN 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
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
–H), see page 5.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/SAT
DVDINMONITOR
IN
OUT
AM
SIGNAL
GND
COAXIAL
ANTENNA VIDEO
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
R
L
MONITOR
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
AA G G
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
CONTROL
A1 II
OUT
VIDEO
IN
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
DVD
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
L
Getting Started
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital, and DTS.
continued
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P
B/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
to enjoy higher quality video.
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
TV monitorDVD player
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
Y
R
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
IN
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
PHONO
MD/
DVDINMONITOR
TAPE
OUT
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
SIGNAL
FRONT
GND
SURR
MULTI CH IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN
IN
R
IN
R
R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
L
MONITOR
L
L
L
L
R
L
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
CONTROL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
COMPONENT
A1 II
VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
TV/
SAT
INPUT
1
2
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
HCDCDH
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
DVDINMONITOR
IN
OUT
AM
SIGNAL
GND
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
R
IN
R
R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
L
L
L
L
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
MULTI CH IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
l
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT
MONITOR
R
LINE
CONTROL
A1 II
OUT
VIDEO
IN
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
DVD
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
L
INOUT
l
AA
LINE
L
R
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Super Audio CD/
MD/Tape deck
CD player
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
continued
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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 21). For details on the required cords (A
VCR
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
TV/SAT
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
B, D
Camcorder or
TV game
DVDINMONITOR
IN
OUT
AM
SIGNAL
GND
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
–H), see page 5.
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
BB DC
L
INOUT
L
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
TV monitor
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
BB DD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VCR
L
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
L
L
INOUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
L
OUT
OUT
L
R
S VIDEO
L
R
IN
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT
DVDINMONITOR
IN
OUT
AM
SIGNAL
GND
COAXIAL
ANTENNA ANALOG VIDEO
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
R
IN
R
R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
L
L
L
L
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
MULTI CH IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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.
MONITOR
R
CONTROL
A1 II
OUT
VIDEO
IN
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
DVD
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
L
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 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).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround 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 33).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker
(Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position
(see “When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 18).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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
Surround speaker
(Left)
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
EeAEe
R
SURR
R
FRONT
B
R
FRONT
A
SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
A
E
e
E
R
L
SURR
BACK
L
CENTER
L
eAE
AUDIO OUT
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
Ee
AA
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
L
8
4
A
e
Center speaker
Ee
A
AC OUTLET
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Surround speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
Sub woofer
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page 42).
** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal.
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4: Connecting the AC
b
power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
8
4
AC power
cord
AC OUTLET
To a wall outlet
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.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SP SETUP, LEVEL,
EQ, CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
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5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the size
and distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SP SETUP”.
3 Rotate MENU to select the menu item
you want.
For more information, see “Speaker setup
parameters”.
Note
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.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
• EASY SET
You can set up your speakers automatically
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
•NORM. SET
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker
manually.
x SP PAT. XXX (Speaker setup pattern)
When you select EASY SET, select the speaker
setup pattern. Rotate –/+
setup pattern and press MEMORY/ENTER to
enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern
using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
to select the speaker
SW
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”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE”. This activates the bass
redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE
signals from other speakers.
L
R
x (FRONT) (Front speakers)
•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
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”).
C
x (CENTER) (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.
• NO (for all sources except MULTI CH IN)
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers (digital
downmix).
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• MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH IN)
If you did not connect a center speaker but
want to downmix the center channel audio,
select “MIX”.
This is only active when the front and
surround speakers are set to “LARGE”
(ANALOG DOWNMIX). In other cases, the
center channel will be downmixed digitally
(DIGITAL DOWNMIX).
* When using MULTI CH IN sources, the sound of
the center channel is output from the front speakers
if you select either “NO” or “MIX”.
SR
SL
x (SURROUND)
(Surround speakers)
• 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 surround
speakers 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
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
•NO
If you did not connect surround speakers,
select “NO”.
SBL SBR SB
x / (SURR BACK)
(Surround back speakers)
• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
• SINGLE
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
•NO
If you did not connect surround back
speakers, select “NO”.
Tip
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”
speakers.
However, it best n ot to cut them, if possible. T herefore,
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 37.
L
R
x DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing only one surround back speaker
B
A
CC
A
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
D
When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle E should be the same)
B
AA
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
C
E
E
C
E
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