Sony STR-DB798 User Manual

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB798
©2005 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 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.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DB798. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• 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 48–56.
Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead i t shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and huma n health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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).
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
RL
SURR BACK
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFER
8
4
~ AC IN
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”, “Surround EX”, 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
For RM-AAP002
The 12, AUX and SOURCE buttons on the remote are 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 .......................22
Listening to multi channel sound.......... 23
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................23
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations........................25
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)..............................................26
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................27
About the indications in the display......28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............30
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................33
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................35
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the component video
input................................................ 37
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 37
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 38
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 39
Advanced settings................................. 40
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 44
Changing the command mode of the
receiver........................................... 45
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 45
Selecting the speaker system................ 46
Recording.............................................. 46
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP002
Before you use your remote.................. 48
Remote button description.................... 48
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 53
Programming the remote ...................... 53
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 57
Troubleshooting.................................... 58
Specifications........................................ 61
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 63
Index .......................................Back cover
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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
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
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 12
Video game player
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
a)
c)
6–7
9–10
6–7
7 or 10
6–7
6–7
8
9
11
8
11
6–7
6–7
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
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.
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
Getting Started
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor, satellite tuner or video game player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
*
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
B
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
AF*E
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
RL
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
MONITOR
R
AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
TV/
SAT
SURR
1
RL
FRONT
B
2
RL
FRONT
A
To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks (Front panel)
OUTPUT
DIGITAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/ SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/ TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
PB/C
/B−Y
R/CR
P /R−Y
A, E
Video game
player
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.
Getting Started
To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks (Front panel)
C, D
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
R/CR
P /R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
ASSIGNABLE
IN
AM
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
VIDEO
OUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
R
L
MONITOR
OUT
R
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
CDH
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
TV monitor
INPUT
HCDCDH
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
S VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
RL
SURR
RL
FRONT
B
RL
FRONT
A
Video game
player
DVD player
Tips
• 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.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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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
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/ TAPE
IN
MD/ TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
LINE
L
R
l
INOUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
l
MONITOR
OUT
INOUT
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
RL
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/ SAT
SURR
RL
FRONT
B
RL
FRONT
A
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.
Notes
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components con nected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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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
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
ASSIGNABLE
IN
AM
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ANTENNA VIDEO SPEAKERS
H), see page 5.
SIGNAL
GROUND
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
R
IN
R R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
L
L L
L
TAPE
OUT
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
AA G G
L
R
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
MONITOR OUT
R
L
RL
SURR
IN
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN
DVD
IN
SAT
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
RL
FRONT
B
2
RL
FRONT
A
TV/
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.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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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.
TV monitorDVD player
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
HCDCDH
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
IN
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
MD/
TAPE
MD/
TAPE
OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
SIGNAL
GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
RL
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
TV/
SAT
SURR
1
RL
FRONT
B
2
RL
FRONT
A
Tips
• 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.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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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
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
ASSIGNABLE
IN
AM
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
SIGNAL
GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
RL
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
TV/
SAT
SURR
1
RL
FRONT
B
2
RL
FRONT
A
Getting Started
l
INOUT
l
A
Super Audio CD/
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
AA
INPUT
OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
MD/Tape deck
CD player
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GROUND 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 22). For details on the required cords (A
VCR
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD IN
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
SIGNAL
GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
H), see page 5.
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
BB DC
L
INOUT
L
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
INPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
L
L
BB DD
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
OUT
INOUT
INPUT
S VIDEO
L
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
L
IN
VCR
Tips
• 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.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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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
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B−Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
ASSIGNABLE
IN
AM
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
* 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 GROUND terminal for grounding the receiver.
OUT
*
SIGNAL
GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
RL
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
SURR
RL
FRONT
B
RL
FRONT
A
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3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker 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 35).
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 behind the listening position (see “When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 19).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Speaker impedance
(Except for models of area code CEK)
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT A or FRONT B, CENTER, SURR and SURR BACK terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8”. Use the screwdriver to set the impedance selector to the correct position. 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 “4” 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
RLRL
SURR
R
FRONT
B
RL
FRONT
A
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FRONT B
A
E
e
1)
E
2)
L
Surround back
speaker (Left)
Ee
SURR BACK
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFER
eAE
AA
A
2)
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
8
4
B
INPUT
AUDIO
e
Center speaker
Ee
A
3)
~ AC IN
IN
AC IN
4)
Surround speaker
(Right)
1)
If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
Sub woofer
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” (page 46).
2)
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminals.
3)
Except for models of area code CEK.
4)
Except for models of area code TW (Taiwan). For details, see “Connecting the AC power cord” on page 16.
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4: Connecting the AC
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4
8
b
power cord

Connecting the AC power cord

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
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 (supplied)
(Models of area code TW (Taiwan) only)
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
AC power cord*
To a wall outlet
* The AC power cord for Taiwan model is non-
detachable.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
8
4
AC IN terminal
~ AC IN
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. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
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 SPEAKER SETUP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER, CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “–oodB” (volume minimum).
• INPUT SELECTOR is set to “DVD”.
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5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SPEAKER 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 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
For details, see “SPEAKER SETUP menu parameters” below.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.
4 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
Press MEMORY/ENTER if you select the setting for “SP PAT. X –X”.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
SPEAKER SETUP menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
•EASY If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select “EASY SET”. You can select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
•NORM. If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NORM. SET”.
x SP PAT. X –X (Speaker setup pattern)
When you select “EASY SET”, select the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ speaker setup pattern and press MEMORY/ ENTER to enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
to select the
SW
x S.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection)
•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” and you cannot change this setting. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
Note
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible.
L
R
x XXXXX (Front speakers size)
•LARGE If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the 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 XXXXX (Center speaker size)
•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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•NO 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).
•MIX If you did not connect a center speaker but
want to downmix the center channel audio, select “MIX”. This setting only available when the front speakers are set to “LARGE” (ANALOG DOWNMIX). In other cases, the center channel will be downmixed digitally (DIGITAL DOWNMIX).
Note
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 XXXXX (Surround speakers size)
• 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 / XXXXXX
(Surround back speaker selection)
• 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”.
Note
When the surround speakers size parameter is set to “NO”, the surround back speakers selection parameter is also automatically set to “NO”.
Tip
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is 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 BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see page 39.
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L
R
x
DIST. X.X m
(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 in 0.1 meter 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
C
x DIST. X.X m
E
E
D
C
E
D
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).
SR
SL
x DIST. X.X m
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
SBL SBR SB
x / DIST. X.X m
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance should be se t from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 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 surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
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For advanced speaker setups
Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 40). This enables advanced setups including those of the heights of the surround speakers, positioning of the surround speakers and speaker crossover frequency. For details on how to set the items, see page 41.

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE.
“AUTO L” appears in the display. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence and the display will automatically change as follows: AUTO L (Front left) t AUTO C (Center) t AUTO R (Front right) t AUTO SR (Surround right) t AUTO SBR (Surround back right)* t AUTO SBL (Surround back left)* t AUTO SL (Surround left) t AUTO SW (Sub woofer)
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
surround back speaker se lection parameter is set to “DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when surround
back speaker selection parameter is set to “SINGLE”. “AUTO SB” appears in the display instead of “AUTO SBR” or “AUTO SBL”.
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 38.
Tips
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
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