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Sony STR-DB895D User Manual 2

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DAB/FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB895D
©2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
C
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-DB895D. Check your model number by looking at the lowe r 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 51–59.
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
ENTER
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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Overview of DAB
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of CDs*. Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programmes (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or more components. All services and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies. Furthermore, additional information (called programme associated data) can be broadcast along with the services in the form of text.
With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:
– CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to
spoil the sound
– both music an d data services from a single receiver
(this receiver does not support data services)
– the same radio stations of the same frequency from
anywhere in the country
– multiple programmes (services) from a single
frequency
* S ome service components may not match C D quality
sound.
*
Notes
• The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may be in test phase.
• DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) and/or L-Band (1,452 to 1,491 MHz), with each band divided into channels. Each of these channels has its own channel label. For details on th e channel labels and frequencies that this receiver supports, see the Frequency Table on page 66.
• This receiver supports DAB Band-III and L-Band.
• This receiver does not support data services.
• This receiver does not support reception in countries outside of Europe.
Ensemble
Service
Service
Service
Component Component
Component
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........10
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks............12
2: Connecting the antennas ...................14
3: Connecting speakers .........................15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 18
5: Setting up the speakers .....................19
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................22
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component.......................24
Listening to multi channel sound..........25
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................25
Storing FM stations automatically........ 26
— AUTOBETICAL Before you can receive DAB stations ... 27
— DAB INITIAL SCAN
Receiving DAB broadcasts...................27
Presetting radio stations ........................28
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)..............................................29
Changing the display.............................31
About the indications in the display......32
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............34
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............35
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................37
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................39
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Reassigning the component video
input................................................ 41
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 41
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 42
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 43
Advanced settings................................. 44
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 47
Changing the command mode of the
receiver........................................... 48
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 48
Selecting the speaker system................ 49
Recording ............................................. 49
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP002
Before you use your remote.................. 51
Remote button description.................... 51
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 56
Programming the remote...................... 56
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 60
Troubleshooting.................................... 61
Specifications ....................................... 64
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 67
Index ....................................... Back cover
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Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 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 14).
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 13
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
Video game player
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable 12
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR 13
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
a)
c)
7–8
10–11
7–8
8 or 11
7–8
7–8
9
10
12
9
12
7–8
7–8
Getting Started
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
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.

1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up video components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
*
Y
B
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AF*E
SIGNAL GROUND
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
R
OUT
DAB
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
L
IN
R
L
R
L
R
L
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
MONITOR
R
AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
DVD
TV/
SAT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RL
SURR
RL
FRONT
B
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
COMPONENT VIDEO
PB/C
/B−Y
P
R/CR
/R−Y
AM
Getting Started
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.
To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks (Front panel)
C, D
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/ SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Y
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
TV monitor
HCDCDH
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P /R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
DAB
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
R
L
MONITOR
OUT
IN
VIDEO
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
1
2
CDH
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
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.
• When standard video signals from a VCR etc. are upconverted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
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
DAB
COAXIAL
OUT
INOUT
SIGNAL
GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
Getting Started
RL
SURR
IN
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN
DVD
IN
SAT
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
RL
FRONT
B
2
RL
FRONT
A
TV/
FA
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
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 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.
• No sound is 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 the player 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/ SAT
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
IN
IN
COAXIAL
IN
IN
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA VIDEO SPEAKERS
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
–H), see page 6.
SIGNAL
GROUND
R
L
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
R
IN
R
R
R
R
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
L
L L
L
OUT
DAB
COAXIAL
TAPE
SA-CD/
FRONT
OUT
CD
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/
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
Getting Started
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
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/ SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/ TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
DAB
COAXIAL
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.
• When standard video signals from a VCR etc. are upconverted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
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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 6.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/ SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/ TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
P
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
DAB
COAXIAL
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
l
INOUT
l
A
Super Audio CD/
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
AA
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
MD/Tape deck
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 24). For details on the required cords (A
VCR
OUTPUT
INPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
–H), see page 6.
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
TV monitor
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Getting Started
OUT
DAB
B
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
L
R
R
R R
R
L
L
L L
L
INOUT
L
MONITOR OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
L
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO
L
BB DD
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
DB
OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/ TAPE
IN
MD/ TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD IN
D DC
L
PB/C
P
IN
L
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
B
/B−Y
R/CR
/R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VCR
OUT
L
L
R
L
IN
L
INOUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
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.
• When standard video signals from a VCR etc. are upconverted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
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2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna and DAB wire antenna.
AM loop antenna (supplied)
DAB wire antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
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.
• With a DAB outdoor antenna, you can obtain a higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied DAB wire antenna only temporarily until you install a DAB outdoor antenna.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GROUND terminal for grounding the receiver.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/ SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B−Y
R/CR
P
/R−Y
TV/SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR
ASSIGNABLE
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO SPEAKERS
OUT
DAB
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GROUND
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/ TAPE
OUT
IN
SA-CD/
CD
FRONT
SURR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
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
FRONT
2
FRONT
RL
RL
B
RL
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 39).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Getting Started
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 21).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Speaker impedance
(Models of area code CEL only)
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 “8Ω”. 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 “4Ω” if you connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
If you connect speakers to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR and connect the appropriate speakers as follows:
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to and connect speakers with a nominal
4Ω 8 ohms or higher
8Ω 16 ohms or higher
impedance of
For details on selecting the front speakers you want, see “Selecting the speaker system” (page 49).
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
RL
FRONT
B
RL
FRONT
A
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FRONT B
A
E
e
1)
E
2)
Surround back
speaker (Left)
Ee
SURR BACK
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFER
eAE
AA
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
A
2)
Center speaker
Ee
A
3)
8
4
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
e
~ AC IN
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 49).
2)
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal.
3)
Models of area code CEL only.
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4: Connecting the AC power cord

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 IN terminal
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
8
4
~ 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.
• All input mode memorized for each input.
• 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 receiver. 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 settings are 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 “EASY SET” is selected, you can 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”.
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”).
to select the
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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.
•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”. When the front speakers are set to “LARGE”, the center channel will be downmixed in analog (ANALOG DOWNMIX). When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, 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”.
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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 43.
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.
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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 ca nnot be set more than 1.5 meter c loser than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not 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 th at, setting the speaker di stance 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!
For advanced SPEAKER SETUP menu adjustments
Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 44). This enables advanced setups including:
• Distance unit
• Surround speaker position
• Surround speaker height
• Speaker crossover frequency For details on how to set the items, see page 45.

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 XXX” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 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 (surroun d 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
the surround back speaker selection parameter in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is set to “DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when the
surround back speaker selecti on parameter in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is set to “SINGLE”. In this case, “AUTO SB” appears in the display instead of “AUTO SBL” and “AUTO SBR”.
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 42.
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.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
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To output the test tone only from a specific speaker
Set “T. TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX” (page 42). The test tone is output only from the selected speaker.
For more precise adjustment
You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level. Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 44). Then select the two speakers you want to adjust using “P. NOISE” or “P. AUDIO” in the LEVEL menu (page 46).
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH IN function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.
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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
The selected input appears in the display.
To select the Display
VCR VIDEO 1 or
Video game player VIDEO 3
DVD player DVD
Satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
Super Audio CD or CD player
Built-in tuner (FM) FM frequency
Built-in tuner (AM) AM frequency
Built-in tuner (DAB) DAB service
Turntable PHONO
* If you have not registered the contents of
broadcast (service comp onents) before you turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the DAB input, “DAB TUNE” appears in the display for a while, then “DAB _ _ _ _” appears. “PLEASE RUN DAB SCAN FOR DAB STATION” will then scroll across the display. In this case, do the DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure (page 27).
VIDEO 2
SA-CD/CD
component label*
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.
3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 38).
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
– HP DIR (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
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Listening to multi channel

Listening to FM/AM radio

sound

— MULTI CH IN

You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.PWR XXX” (page 45). When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
Press MULTI CH IN.
Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function.
When a center speaker or sub woofer is not connected
If you have set the center speaker to “NO” or “MIX”, or set the sub woofer to “NO” in the SPEAKER SETUP menu (page 19), and you activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be output from the front left and right speakers.
When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode.
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the fol lowing table. For details on area c odes, see page 2.
Area code FM AM
CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO” flashes in the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
2 Turn MENU to select “FM AUTO”. 3 Turn –/+ to select “FM MONO”.
The FM reception switches to monaural.
Tip
You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, select “FM AUTO” in step 3.
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 3. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

Storing FM stations automatically

— AUTOBETICAL

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 28). Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you use the AUTOBETICAL function.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press
?/1 to turn the receiver back on.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 29. Regular FM stations are assigned 2­character preset codes and stored after the RDS station. When done, “FINISH” appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning
to preset stations” (page 28).
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.
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Before you can receive DAB stations

— DAB INITIAL SCAN

Before you can receive DAB stations, you must register the contents of broadcast (service components) so that they can be received by the DAB tuner using the DAB Initialization Scan procedure.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
DAB input.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
3 Turn MENU to select “DAB SCAN”. 4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
“SCAN ON” appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the DAB broadcasting contents and registers them in the DAB tuner. When done, “FINISH” appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• If you have not registered the contents of broadcast (service components) before you turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the DAB input, “DAB TUNE” appears in the display for a while, then “DAB _ _ _ _” appears. “PLEASE RUN DAB SCAN FOR DAB STATION” will then scroll across the display. In this case, do the DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure (page 27).
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during DAB INITIAL SCAN, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.
• This procedure does not create any presets.
• This procedure clears all previously stored presets.
• For details on presets, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 28.

Receiving DAB broadcasts

Automatic tuning
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
DAB band.
The last received station is tuned in. When selecting DAB, “DAB TUNE” will appear in the display while the receiver is collecting DAB data. Please wait until this message disappears.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select
the DAB station you want.
Notes
• When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you hear any sound.
• Before you can receive DAB stations, you must complete the DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure (page 27).
• Preset your favourite DAB stations so that you can use the supplied remote to tune to the stations you want. For details, refer “Presetting radio stations” (page 28).
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Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 DAB stations and up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
DAB, FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in. When selecting DAB, “DAB TUNE” will appear in the display while the receiver is collecting DAB data. Please wait until this message disappears.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using automatic tuning (pages 25, 27) or direct tuning (FM/AM bands only) (page 26).
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The “MEMORY” indication lights up in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the indication turns off.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset station number.
Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station number as follows:
FM/AM bands only
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
DAB stations only
tD1yD2y...yD0yE1yE2y...yE0T
tF0y...yF2yF1T
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off before you select the preset station number, start again from step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or C for FM/AM bands and D, E or F for DAB stations) and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER again.
The station is stored to the selected preset number.
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off before you press MEMORY/ENTER, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
Notes
• When you preset a DAB or RDS station that is broadcasting station name information, the station name is automatically stored in the station preset.
• The DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure clears all DAB presets.
Tuning to preset stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
DAB, FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in. When selecting DAB, “DAB TUNE” will appear in the display while the receiver is collecting DAB data. Please wait until this message disappears.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows:
FM/AM bands only
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
DAB stations only
tD1yD2y...yD0yE1yE2y...yE0T
tF0y...yF2yF1T
Tip
If you have not preset any DAB stations, “DAB NO PRESET” scrolls across the display when you press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –.
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Using the remote
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the DAB,
FM or AM band.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
To select the preset station directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page.
Notes
• When you tune in a DAB broadcast, do not turn up the volume on the receiver too loud. Since DAB broadcasts have a wide dynamic range, a loud sound may affect your ears or c ause the receiver or speakers to be damaged.
• When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you hear any sound.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information.
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM sta tions provide RDS service, nor d o they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning (page 25), direct tuning (page 26), or preset tuning (page 28).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the “RDS” indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Amplifier Operation
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency Program Type indication indication
b)
t Current Time indication (in 24-
a)
t Radio Text
hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level
a)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 30).
b)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the display.
Description of program types for DAB and FM RDS
Program type indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
INFO Programs offering information on
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
VARIED Other types of programs such as
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
Description
current news
a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice
“how-to” and advice programs
regional culture, such as language and social concerns
sciences and technology
celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy
music
chamber music, opera, etc.
categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae
etc.
things that affect them
Program type indication
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
LEISURE Programs on recreational
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring the popular
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
FOLK M Folk music programs
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
Description
public express their views by phone or in a public forum
announcements that are lo cated by TP/TA.
activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
music of the country or region
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Changing the display

Changing the information in the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows: Index name of the inputa) t Selected input t Sound field currently applied t Volume level
When tuning in an FM/AM band
Program Service nameb) or index name of the preset station indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level
When tuning in a DAB station
Service Component Label t Frequency t Program Type indication t Dynamic label segment t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system) Signal Quality applied t Volume level
a)
Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 47). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
b)
During RDS reception only (page 29).
c)
Time information appearing in the display is sent by the DAB station. As a result, the time may not be displayed properly if the station is located in a different time zone. “– –H – –M” is displayed until the time information is received.
d)
Audio information on bit rate (32kbps - 256kbps), signal type (stereo, dual, mono) and sampling type (F: 48kHz, H: 24kHz) is displayed. Example: 128K S F
e)
The DAB station sound quality is displayed. “Q. _ _ _” is displayed until the sound quality information is received.
Note
When “STEREO” appears in the display, the current programme is broadcasted in the stereo/joint (intensity) stereo mode.
a)
t Frequency t Program Type
b)
t Radio Text indicationb) t
c)
t Channel label t Audio Infod) t
e)
t Sound field currently
b)
Amplifier Operation
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About the indications in the display

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LFE
SW
L C R
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SBL SBR
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DIGITAL EX
SP A
SLEEP OPT COAX
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A SW: Lights up when the sub woofer selection
is set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. This indicator does not light up during the 2CH STEREO mode.
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected.
D ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. “; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 41).
E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals and for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
F DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals.
Note
When playing a DTS form at disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 41).
G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated.
H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 25–30 for tuner operations.
I DIRECT: Lights up when the ANALOG
DIRECT function is activated.
MEMORY
DIRECT
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J Preset station indicators: Lights up when
using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. If you have not preset the station you are listening to, A, B or C will appear for FM or AM bands while D, E or F will appear for DAB stations. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 28.
K EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
L D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 46).
M COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” (page 41).
N OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT IN” (page 41).
O SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
P Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to “NO”
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
Amplifier Operation
L C R
SL SR
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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Press 2CH.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, set A.F.D. mode to “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Listening to analog audio (ANALOG DIRECT)
You can listen to the sound without adjusting the equalizer and surround effect. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. Also see “D.PWR XXX” on page 45. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog audio.
2 Press DIRECT.
“A. DIRECT” appears in the display and
the analog audio is output. Press again to cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function.
Notes
• This function is cancelled when you select any sound
field (pages 34-38).
• When this function is used, the test tone function
cannot be used.
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Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode (Display)
A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. AUTO)
PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE (PLII MV)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (PLII MS)
PRO LOGIC II GAME (PLII GM)
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE (PLIIX MV)
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC (PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME (PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CIN)
Neo:6 Music (NEO6 MUS)
MULTI STEREO (MULTI ST.)
Decoding mode
As encoded
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Neo:6
Decoding the input audio signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
Tip
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR BACK DECODING (page 39) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer.
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the display.
x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x PLII GM (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLIIX MS (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting shares hard “back” effects across all surround speakers.
x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to the surround speakers.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals and for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO)
Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. The sound of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
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Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre­programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
DCS
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for h ome theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
V. M. DIM
x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.
x V. M. DIM (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)
DCS
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
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Selecting a sound field for music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ
LIVE CONCERT CONCERT
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are connected
You can select only from the following sound fields.
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
x HP DIR (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
Ouputs the analog signals without processing by equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks.
x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Tip
You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Notes
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER SETUP menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.
“SB XXXX” appears in the display. For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 40.
Tip
You can select the surrou nd back decoding mode using “SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
Notes
• You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. button except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 35).
• You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when MULTI CH IN is selected or when the headphones are connected.
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
b)
DTS 5.1 5.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital EX
c)
d)
b)
When you select “SB ON”
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when the output channel is 7.1.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital 5.1 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital EX
b)
c)
d)
b)
e)
—
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
6.1
6.1
e)
e)
e)
—
DTS Matrix decoder
DTS Discrete decoder
7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
6.1
6.1
e)
e)
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
When you select “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.
c)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d)
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e)
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
Note
There may be no sound fr om the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON”.
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Reassigning the component video input

— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ASSIGN
You can reassign a component video input to another visual input.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
2 Turn MENU to select “COMP. V. A.”. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. 4 Turn MENU to select the component
video input you want to reassign.
5 Turn –/+ to select the input you want
the component video input jacks selected in step 4 to be reassigned to.
The input you can reassign to varies for each component video input. For details, see “Selectable visual inputs for each component video input”.
Selectable visual inputs for each component video input
The initial settings are underlined.
(Assignable component video inputs) Selectable visual inputs
(DVD)
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
(TV/SAT)
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/SAT
Display
DVD- VD1 DVD- VD2 DVD- VD3 DVD- DVD
TV - VD1 TV - VD2 TV - VD3 TV - TV

Switching the audio input mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in the display.
Audio input modes
x AUTO IN
Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.
x COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
x OPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
x ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
• Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending on the input. This means that the selected input is unavailable.
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Note
You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same visual input.
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Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound f ield. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”.
3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+
to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
LEVEL menu parameters
x T. TONE (Test Tone)
Initial setting: T. TONE (off)
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. When set to “AUTO XXX”, the test tone is output from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX XXX”, you can select which speaker will output the test tone.
L
R
x BAL. L/R XXX
(Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +16), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +16) in 33 steps.
x CTR XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
x SUR.L. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (left) level)
x SUR.R. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (right) level)
x SB XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
x SBL XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker (left) level)**
x SBR XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker (right) level)**
x S.W. XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
* Only when the surround back speaker selection
parameter in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is set to “SINGLE” (page 20).
** Only when the surround back speaker selection
parameter in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is set to “DUAL” (page 20).
MULTI CH IN
x S.W. XXX dB
(Multi channel sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players.
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in 3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
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For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments
Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 44). This enables advanced setups including:
• Phase noise
• Phase audio
• Dynamic range compressor For details on how to set the items, see page 46.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker using the EQUALIZER menu.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“E Q”.
3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQUALIZER menu parameters
x EQ XXX (Equalizer on/off)
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
Note
The EQ indicator lights up in the display when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQUALIZER menu parameters, the settings are applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.
L
R
x BASS XXX dB
(Front speaker bass level)
L
R
x TREB. XXX dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
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Advanced settings

Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
2 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below.
3 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x MENU XXX (Menu expanding)
•EXP.
The advanced parameters for the SPEAKER SETUP and LEVEL menus are displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup item, see pages 19, 42 and 45–46.
•STD
The advanced parameters for SPEAKER SETUP and LEVEL menus are not displayed.
DTS 96/24
x 96 XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
• AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
•OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. button (page 35). In other sound fields, this parameter is automatically set to “OFF”.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to “SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to select the surround back decoding mode (page 39).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 40.
•OFF
• AUTO
•ON
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. button except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 35).
x S.F XXXX (Sound field link)
•LINK
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected. For example, if you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.
•FIX
Sound field link is not activated.
x A.V.SYNC.XX
(Time alignment)
Initial setting: 0 (0 ms)
Lets you delay the audio output so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.
x DEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 3 and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PCM” for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
•PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC. PCM”.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
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x D.PWR XXX
(Digital power management)
•OFF
Lets you turn off the powe r of the unnecessary digit al circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH IN function. You can enjoy high quality analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.
•ON
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the “D.PWR OFF” setting.
x DUAL XXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.
•M (Main)
Sound of the main language will be output.
• S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the ma in and sub languages will be output.
x COMP. V. A.
(Component video input assignment)
Lets you reassign the component video inp ut to another visual input. For details, see “Reassigning the component video input” on page 41.
x [DIMMER]
(Brightness of the display)
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see “Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 47.
Advanced SPEAKER SETUP menu parameters
When “MENU XXX” is set to “MENU EXP.”, the following parameters are displayed and adjustable in addition to the SPEAKER SETUP menu parameters on page 19. The initial settings are underlined.
x DISTANCE (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.
•ft.
The distance is displayed in feet.
•m
The distance is displayed in meters.
SR
SL
x PL. XXXX
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 37).
120˚
100˚
A
B
•SIDE
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
•BEHD
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker size parameter is set to “NO”.
A
B
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Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to “PL. SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “PL. BEHD” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi cha nnel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
SR
SL
x HGT. XXXX
(Surround speaker height)*
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 37).
B
A
B
60
A
30
•LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
•HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker size parameter is set to “NO”.
x SP > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of speakers set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER SETUP menu. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 10 Hz step.
Advanced LEVEL menu parameters
When “MENU XXX” is set to “MENU EXP.”, the following parameters are displayed and adjustable in addition to the LEVEL menu parameters on page 42. The initial settings are underlined.
x P. NOISE (Phase noise)
Initial setting: Off
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two adjacent speakers.
x P. AUDIO (Phase audio)
Initial setting: Off
Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers.
D.RANGE
x COMP. XXX
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
•OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
•STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.
•MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information in cluded in the Dolby Di gital signal. “COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.
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Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
To index a preset station
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 28).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
3 Turn MENU to select “NAME IN”. 4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure of “To create an index name”.
To index an input
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to create an index name for.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
3 Turn MENU to select “NAME IN”. 4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure of “To create an index name”.
To create an index name
1 Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.
Turn –/+ to select a character, then turn MENU to move the cursor to the next position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by turning –/+. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn –/+ until a blank space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, turn MENU until the character you want to change flashes, then turn –/+ to select the correct character.
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER to store the
index name.
Notes
• When you name an RDS station and tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the name of a Program Service name. The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name.)
• You cannot name DAB stations. The service component label appears when you tune in DAB stations.
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Changing the command

Using the Sleep Timer

mode of the receiver
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down INPUT MODE and press ?/1
to turn on the receiver.
“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display. Each time you repeat the procedure above, the display changes as follows: C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
Tip
The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Notes
• The initial setting for the command mode of the supplied remote is “AV2”.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press ALT to light up the button. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT to light up the button (page 52), then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.
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Selecting the speaker

Recording

system
You can select the front speaker system you want to use.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use.
The selected speaker system indicator lights up in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B” indications in the display turn off.
To select Indicator
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection).*
* (Models of area code CEK only)
If you connect speakers to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 16 ohms or higher.
(Models of area code CEL only) For details on selecting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR and connecting the appropriate speakers, refer “Speaker impedance” (page 16).
lights up in the display
SP A
SP B
SP A and SP B
Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback component.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/ TAPE OUT jack.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack when ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure superior sound quality when “D.PWR XXX” is set to “D.PWR OFF”.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack when TUNER (DAB, FM or AM band) is selected.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.
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Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to record into VCR.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV/SAT a nd DVD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP002

You can use the remote RM-AAP002 to operate the components in your system.
Before you use your

Remote button description

remote
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the re mote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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eh eg ef
ed es ea e;
wl
wk
wj
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wh wg
wf
ENTER
*
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TV ?/1 AV ?/1
RM SET UP
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
AV1 AV2
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD
TV/SAT
AUX MULTI CH SOURCE
PHONO
2CH
A.F.D.
123
TEST
TONE
456
ANGLE
AUDIO
789
SUBTITLE ENTER
>
.
0/10 >10/11 12
SHIFT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
M
m
ANT
CLEAR
SEARCH MODE
X
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
F
G
f
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
RETURN/EXIT
?/1
P
SLEEP
VIDEO3 DVD
TUNER
MOVIE
MUSIC
DUAL
MONO
DECODINGDIRECT
JUMP/
PRESET/
TIME
CH/D.SKIP
-
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MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
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TV/
MAIN
VIDEO
MENU
WIDE DIMMER
SB
VOL
1
2 3 4
5 6 7
8 9
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qs qd qf qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
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*
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* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL
+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio/video components.
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The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button
A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding
ALT qd Remote When ALT button
ANGLE wl DVD player/
ANT wj VCR/
AUDIO wl TV/VCR/
AUX e; Receiver To listen to an audio
AV MENU wfVCR/
AV 1 ef and AV 2 eg
AV ?/11TV/VCR/
Operations Function
mode for audio sound.
lights up, it changes remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.
Selects viewing angle
Blu-ray disc
or changes the angles.
recorder
Selects output signal
Satellite tuner
from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
Changes the sound to Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc
Multiplex, Bilingual
or Multi channel TV
Sound. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
equipment.
Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
Remote Select the command
mode of the remote.
Turns the audio and Satellite tuner/ CD player/
video components on
or off. VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
Remote Button
CLEAR wj Satellite tuner/
Operations Function
Clears a mistake when CD player/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/PSX
you press the incorrect
numeric buttons or
returns to continuous
playback etc.
DIMMER w;Receiver Adjusts the brightness
of the display.
DIRECT wlReceiver Selects ANALOG
DIRECT.
DISC qf CD player/
VCD player
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
DISPLAY wfReceiver/
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
D.TUNING wjReceiver Enters direct tuning
mode.
DUAL MONO wl
Receiver Selects the language
you want during digital
broadcast.
DVD 4 Receiver To watch DVD. ENTER wf Receiver/
Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
ENTER qs TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/
After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value. Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
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Remote Button
Operations Function
JUMP/TIME wlSatellite tuner Toggles between the
previous and the current channels.
CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/
Shows the time or displays the playing
time of disc, etc. MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder
MAIN MENU ql
MASTER VOL +/– qj
Receiver Se lects the menu of the
receiver.
Receiver Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
MD/TAPE edReceiver To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
MOVIE wl Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
MULTI CH 8Receiver S elects MULTI CH IN
source.
MUSIC 9 Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
MUTING qhReceiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
PHONO ea Receiver To listen to turntable.
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations.
CH/ D.SKIP +/–
qa
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc
Selects preset
channels.
recorder/Hard disc recorder
CD player/ VCD player/
Skips discs (multi -disc
changer only). LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck
RETURN/ EXIT wf
VCD player/ LD player/
Returns to the previou s
menu. DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP ejRemote To set up the remote.
SA-CD/CD 5Receiver To listen to Super
Audio CD or compact
disc.
Remote Button
SB DECODING
Operations Function
Receiver Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
q;
SEARCH MODE qf
DVD player Selects searching mode.
Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.)
SHIFT wj Receiver Selects a memory page
for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
SLEEP 2 Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
SOURCE7Remote Selects 2ND ZONE
output.
SUBTITLE wkDVD player Changes the subtitles.
SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV
?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the
same time)
Receiver/ TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/
Turns off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components.
DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
TEST
Receiver Outputs test tone.
TONE wl
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE wf Satellite tuner/
Displays guide menu. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
TUNER 6 Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
TV CH +/– wsTV Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/SAT es Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
TV/VIDEO qkTV Selects input sign al: TV
input or video input.
TV VOL +/– wd
TV Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
TV ?/1 eh TV Turns the TV on or off.
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Remote Button
Operations Function
VIDEO1 efReceiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 egReceiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 3Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
WIDE wa TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
?/1 2 Receiv er Turns the re ceiver on or
off.
2CH wl Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
1-9 wl and 0/10 wk
Receiver Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning.
CD player/ VCD player/
Selects track numbers.
0/10 selects track 10. DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/
Selects channel
numbers. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
>10/11 wk CD player/
VCD player/
Selects track numbers
over 10. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc
Selects channel
numbers over 10 or
selects number 11 key. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
Remote Button
Operations Function
./> wkVCR/
CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
m/M wjCD player/
VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
VCR/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
H wh VCR/
CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
X wg VCR/
CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
Skips tracks.
Searches tracks in the forward or backward direction.
Fastforwards or rewinds.
Starts playback.
Pauses playback or record. (Also start recording with components in record standby.)
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Remote Button
x qg VCR/
Operations Function
Stops playback. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
O wf Satellite tuner/
VCD player/
Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu. LD player/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
V/v wf Receiver Selects a menu item. B/b wf Receiver Adjusts or changes the
setting.
V/v/B/b wfVCR/
Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
-/-- qf TV/
Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc
Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX
Notes
• The 12, AUX and SOURCE buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation.
• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, TV/SAT or DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.
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Tips
• You need to assign a component to the AUX and MULTI CH buttons before you can use the buttons to control your audio/video equipment. For details, refer “Programming the remote” on page 56.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button.
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Selecting the command

Programming the remote

mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons. Use a suitable tool to press the RM SET UP button.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. To change the command mode of the receiver, see page 48.
Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down RM SET UP.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) , then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by the indicator.
Mode Indicator flashes
AV1 once
AV2 twice
To reset the remote to factory settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
You can program the remote to control non­Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM
SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.
See the tables on pages 57–59 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively.)
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
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To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after programming
Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 2, if several input button s are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed signals, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
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To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
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To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 547
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 537, 547
THOMSON 530, 537, 547
TOSHIBA 535, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a hard disc recorder
Maker Code(s)
SONY 307, 308, 309
To control a blu-ray disc recorder
Maker Code(s)
SONY 310, 311, 312
To control a PSX
Maker Code(s)
SONY 313, 314, 315
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP002
To control a satellite tuner or cable box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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Additional Information

Precautions

On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must b e changed only at the qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously us e this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
There is no sound or only very low-level sound no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.
• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at “–oodB” (volume minimum).
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to off (page 49).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component ma y not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front sp eaker which is not outputting any sound.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 41).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN function.
There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 41). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN” for the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN function.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GROUND terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the surround back speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page 44).
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers.
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 37).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 22).
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size parameter are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 20).
• Make sure the surround back speaker selection parameter is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 20).
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Make sure you have turn on your sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to “YES” (page 19).
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the sound field.
Additional Information
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The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG” (page 41) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/ TAPE jacks.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 41) before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
You cannot name the preset station.
• You cannot name DAB/FM RDS stations.
“DAB _ _ _ _” appears in the display (DAB reception only).
• Check all antenna connections, then press TUNING + or TUNING – to select a service.
• The current DAB service is not available. Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select a different service.
• If you have moved to another area, some services/ frequencies may have changed and you may not be able to tune into your usual broadcast. Perform the DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure to re-register the contents of broadcast. (Performing this procedure clears all previously stored presets.) (page 27).
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosi on, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
AM
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with a utomatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 28).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display.
RDS does not work.
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not appear.
• Contact the radio station and find out whethe r they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
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There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack flashes red.
• When “AUTO IN” is selected for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is input. This is depends on the INPUT MODE function, and is not a malfunction.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
• The 12, AUX and SOURCE buttons on the r emote are not available for receiver operation.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and the remote is the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To change the command mode of the receiver, see “Changing the command mode of the receiver” (page 48) and to select the command mode of the remote, see “Selecting the command mode of the remote” (page 56).
• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
• You need to assign a component to the AUX and MULTI CH buttons before you can use the buttons to control your audio/video equipment. For details, refer “Programming the remote” on page 56.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the function button.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the receiver by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem.
DEC. ERR.
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set to “DEC. AUTO”.
PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
DAB EROR
The receiver is unable to collect the DAB data. Turn off the receiver and turn it on again.
If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 18). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 18
Customized sound fields page 43
Additional Information
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Specifications

Amplifier section
Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
100 W + 100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
110 W + 110 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
135 W + 135 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
: 100 W/ch
FRONT
2)
CENTER SURR SURR BACK (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK
: 100 W
2)
: 100 W/ch
2)
2)
: 110 W/ch
2)
: 110 W
2)
: 110 W/ch
2)
2)
: 135 W/ch
2)
: 135 W
2)
: 135 W/ch
2)
1)
: 100 W/ch
: 110 W/ch
: 135 W/ch
1) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
10 Hz – 100 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (when
ANALOG DIRECT is
selected)
1)
1)
1)
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 k ohms
3)
S/N
: 86 dB
4)
3)
: 96 dB
)
4)
)
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
(A, 2.5 mV
Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 k ohms S/N (A, 150 mV
3) INPUT SHORT.
4) Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
DVD, SA-CD/CD (Coaxial)
Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
DVD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 (Optical)
Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2
Voltage: 150 mV Impedance: 2.2 k ohms
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 k ohm
Outputs (Digital)
MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
Equalizer
Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
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DAB tuner section
Frequency range Band-III: 174.928 (5A) –
239.200 (13F) MHz
L-Band: 1452.960 (LA) –
1490.624 (LW) MHz For details, see “DAB frequency table” on
page 66. Antenna DAB wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity –99 dBm Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB THD+N 0.009% (1 kHz) Channel separation 87 dB (1 kHz) Selectivity 40 dB (at adjacent channel) Frequency response +0.5/–0.5 dB
(5 Hz – 20 kHz)
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
Video section
Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
P 75 ohms
R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
P 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
CEL, CEK 290 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
397 × 160.5 × 430 mm including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.) 13.5 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) DAB wire antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP002 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) AC power cord (1)
Additional Information
AM tuner section
Tuning range With 9-kHz tuning scale 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB
For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 2.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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DAB frequency table
Band-III (174 to 240 MHz)
Frequency Label Frequency Label
174.928MHz 5A 209.936MHz 10A
176.640MHz 5B 211.648MHz 10B
178.352MHz 5C 213.360MHz 10C
180.064MHz 5D 215.072MHz 10D
181.936MHz 6A 216.928MHz 11A
183.648MHz 6B 218.640MHz 11B
185.360MHz 6C 220.352MHz 11C
187.072MHz 6D 222.064MHz 11D
188.928MHz 7A 223.936MHz 12A
190.640MHz 7B 225.648MHz 12B
192.352MHz 7C 227.360MHz 12C
194.064MHz 7D 229.072MHz 12D
195.936MHz 8A 230.784MHz 13A
197.648MHz 8B 232.496MHz 13B
199.360MHz 8C 234.208MHz 13C
201.072MHz 8D 235.776MHz 13D
202.928MHz 9A 237.488MHz 13E
204.640MHz 9B 239.200MHz 13F
206.352MHz 9C
208.064MHz 9D
L-BAND (1,452 to 1,491 MHz)
Frequency Label Frequency Label
1452.960MHz LA 1473.504MHz LM
1454.672MHz LB 1475.216MHz LN
1456.384MHz LC 1476.928MHz LO
1458.096MHz LD 1478.640MHz LP
1459.808MHz LE 1480.352MHz LQ
1461.520MHz LF 1482.064MHz LR
1463.232MHz LG 1483.776MHz LS
1464.944MHz LH 1485.488MHz LT
1466.656MHz LI 1487.200MHz LU
1468.368MHz LJ 1488.912MHz LV
1470.080MHz LK 1490.624MHz LW
1471.792MHz LL
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List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati
1
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.
Receiver
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A - L
A.F.D. qj (36, 38) Cover ws (67) DIRECT qs (34) DISPLAY 9 (29, 31, 62) Display 7 (32) INPUT MODE q; (41) INPUT SELECTOR qf (24, 25,
28, 34, 41, 45, 47, 62)
IR receptor 1 (51, 63)
263
M - Z
MAIN MENU 4 (19, 42, 43, 47) MASTER VOLUME –/+ qa (18,
22, 24, 61)
MEMORY/ENTER 5 (18, 19,
28, 47)
MENU 3 (19, 42, 43, 47) MOVIE qh (37, 38, 62)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) 8 (25) MULTI CH IN qd (25) MUSIC qg (38, 62) PHONES (jack) wg (24, 61)
on number
DISPLAY 9 (29, 31, 62)
Name of button/part Reference page
8745
RR
PRESET TUNING –/+ wa (28) PUSH wf (67) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) wh
(17, 49, 61)
SURR BACK DECODING ql
(39)
TUNING –/+ w; (25) VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) wd (7, 8)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH qk (34, 38, 43) –/+ 6 (19, 42, 43, 47)
?/1 (power) 2 (18, 19, 26, 43)
0
9
r
Additional Information
qa
ws
qk qj qh qg qf qd qsql
w;
wawfwgwh
wd
To remove the cover
Press PUSH to remove the cover. When you remove the cover, keep the cover out of reach of the children.
P
U
S
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Index

A
Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters 44 EQUALIZER parameter 43 LEVEL parameter 42, 46 speaker levels and balance 22 SPEAKER SETUP parameters 19, 45
Automatic tuning 25, 27
C
Changing
display 31 Clearing receiver’s memory 18 CUSTOMIZE menu 44
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
DAB INITIAL SCAN 27
Frequency table 66
Overview 3 Digital Cinema Sound 37 Direct tuning 26 Dual Mono 45 Dubbing. See Recording
E
Editing. See Recording EQUALIZER menu 43
I
Indexing. See Naming
L
Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 42, 46
N
Naming 47
P
Preset stations
how to 28 how to tune 28
R
RDS 29 Recording
on a video tape 50 on an audio tape or MD 49
Remote commander 51–59
S
Selecting
component 24 sound field 37–38
speaker system 49 Sleep Timer 48 Sound field
customizing 42
pre-programmed 37–38
resetting 43
selecting 37–38 Speaker crossover frequency 46 SPEAKER SETUP menu 19, 45 Speakers
adjusting speaker levels and balance 22
connection 15
impedance 16
placement 15 Supplied accessories 65
T
Test tone 22 Tuning
automatically 25, 27
directly 26
to preset stations 28
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