Sony STR-DE875 User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
4-234-334-32(2)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE875
2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw a battery,
dispose it as the injurious
wastes.
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.
• To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the receiver with
newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the
receiver.
• To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not
place vases on the receiver.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver
for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
receiver from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
• Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If
you continuously use this receiver at a
large volume, the cabinet temperature of
the top, side and bottom rises
accordingly. To avoid burning yourself,
do not touch the cabinet.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE875.
Check your model number by looking at the lower right
corner of the front panel.
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
ROUND CENTER FRONT
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area
code AA only”.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
R
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
SPEAKERS
FRONT
Ω
8
Ω
4
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
Ω
AC OUTLET
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
* Digital and Pro Logic
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
MULTI CH IN Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 13
Speaker System Hookup 14
Performing Initial Setup Operations 16
Multi Channel Surround Setup 17
Before You Use Your Receiver 22
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 23
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 23
Enjoying Surround Sound 28
Selecting a Sound Field 29
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 32
Customizing Sound Fields 34
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “ES” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Receiving Broadcasts 42
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 44
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations 46
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 47
Recording 47
Using the Sleep Timer 48
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 49
CONTROL A1 Control System 50
Additional Information 52
Troubleshooting 52
Specifications 54
Glossary 56
Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 57
Remote Button Description 59
Index Back cover
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Hooking Up
Unpacking
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components you have
before you actually connect them to
the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
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 g on the receiver.
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When to replace batteries
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 remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
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Antenna Hookups
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Ω
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
COAXIAL
FM
Ω
75
U
U
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
R
SUB
IN
WOOFER
PHONO
CD/SACD
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
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IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
If you have poor FM reception
SPEAKERS
FRONT
4
Ω 8Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
AC OUTLET
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Hooking Up the Components
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the
receiver.
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Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
FM
Ω
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
CONTROL A1
U
L
R
IN
CD/SACD
IN INOUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/TAPE
MD/TAPE deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
ç
ç
INOUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
4
Ω 8Ω
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
AC OUTLET
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or SACD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD or SACD player CD/SACD jacks
MD deck or tape deck MD/TAPE jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
OUT
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
Ω
WOOFER
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
R
CONTROL A1
U
L
R
IN
CD/SACD
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
Required cords
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
Ω 8Ω
4
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up the Components
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV monitor VCR VCR
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Ç
IN
IN
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
INOUT
Ç
INOUT
Ç
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
z
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not
be output through the video jacks.
L
R
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Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie
theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front
speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker)
and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an
LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator,
like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
L
R
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
Ω
75
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
CONTROL A1
U
L
R
IN
CD/SACD
DVD or LD player (etc.)*TV or satellite tuner
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
4
Ω 8Ω
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
AC OUTLET
When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. It is recommended to
*
make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input
jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF
demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL
DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF
hookups.
DVD/LD
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO IN
DISPLAY
PRESET
DIMMER
–+–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
MASTER VOLUME
+
–
MUTING
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
EQ
NAME
+
TUNING
BBC
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
VIDEO OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL
RF OUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
DVD/LD IN
(COAXIAL)
RF demodulatorLD player
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
or (OPTICAL)
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (q; on page 25) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO 2CH” or “AUTO MULTI CH”.
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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck
to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital
input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s
digital output jack. These connections allow you to make
digital recordings of a CDs played back through your
DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts.
MD or tape deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hooking Up the Components
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
ç
ANTENNA
AM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
FM
Ω
WOOFER
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
ç
OUTIN
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
CONTROL A1
U
L
R
IN
CD/SACD
IN INOUT
ç
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/TAPE
ç
INOUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
FRONT
Ω 8Ω
4
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
AC OUTLET
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• To make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player’s digital output directly to the digital input
on your MD or tape deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD or SACD player and MD or tape deck for details.
• The DVD/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. The
other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to MD/TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Using other jacks may result in
intermittent sound.
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MULTI CH IN Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and
DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with MULTI CH
OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the
receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to
the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player,
multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi
channel input hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
MULTI CH OUTPUT
MULTI CH OUTPUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the MULTI CH IN FRONT and SURROUND jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the MULTI CH IN CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level
of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD
player or multichannel decoder.
• When you set the center speaker to use as the surround back
speaker in the speaker settings, the signal input at the MULTI
CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back
speaker. For details about the speaker settings, refer to “Multi
Channel Surround Setup” on pages 17 – 21.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75
IN
L
R
SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
Ω
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
CONTROL A1
L
R
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
IN
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Example of a DVD player hookup using the MULTI CH IN jacks
VIDEO OUT
DVD player
MULTI CH IN
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–+–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
DVD/LD
VIDEO IN etc.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
EQ
+
TUNING
CINEMA STUDIO EX
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
NAME
AA
BBC
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
SPEAKERS
FRONT
MASTER VOLUME
+
SPEAKERS
–
SURROUND/CENTER
MUTING
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
MODE
SUB WOOFER
R
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
SPEAKERS
FRONT
Ω
8
Ω
4
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
Ω
AC OUTLET
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)
Surround Speaker (L)
Surround Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer
Note
See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.
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Other Hookups
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)
Black Black
CONTROL A1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR**
Ω
WOOFER
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
CONTROL A1
L
R
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
SPEAKERS
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
4
Ω 8Ω
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
R
VOLTAGE SELECTORVOLTAGE SELECTOR
L
AC OUTLET
AC power cord
120V
240V 220V
Hooking Up the Components
To a wall outlet
AC OUTLET*
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
** Models of area code E2, E3 only.
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player,
tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL A1
on page 50 and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not
operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor”
software. This may cause a malfunction.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the
receiver.
jack on
Control System”
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
14).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or
off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Models of
area code E2, E3 only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the
selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
120 V 240 V 220 V
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Hooking Up
SET UP
Jog dial
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.
SPEAKERS
? / 1
DISPLAY
PRESET
DIMMER
–+–
PHONES
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
EQ
+
TUNING
NAME
ENTER
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
AA
BBC
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
–
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
Cursor buttons
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, surround, and center speaker
(+) (+)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active sub woofer
Black Black
Front speaker (R)
}
Front speaker (L)
]
}
]
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
75
FM
Ω
WOOFER
INPUT
AUDIO
CENTER
COAXIAL
SUB
IN
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
CONTROL A1
L
R
IN INOUT
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
* You can connect a surround back speaker.
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
}
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
]
L
R
}
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
L
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
SPEAKERS
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
]
}
L
R
Ω
Surround speaker (R)Active sub woofer Surround speaker (L) Center speaker*
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
]
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT terminals
Surround speakers (8 ohm)
Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active sub woofer***
** See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
*** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals
SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
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Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to
the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output
on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
do not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Speaker impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as
indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual
supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure of their
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label
on the back of the speaker.)
If the nominal impedance of
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms
8 ohms or higher
Speakers connected to the SURROUND and CENTER
SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
4Ω
8Ω
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 21.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you
turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the
volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before using your receiver for the first time or when you
want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.
1/u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
EQ
+
TUNING
CINEMA STUDIO EX
NAME
AA
BBC
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
SPEAKERS
PHONES
? / 1
DISPLAY
PRESET
DIMMER
–+–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The currently selected function, followed by the
demonstration message appears in the display. All of
the following items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.
• The MASTER VOLUME is set to VOLUME MIN.
MUTING
INPUT MODE
–
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET
UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your
system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on
page 58. See pages 17 – 21 for speaker settings and pages
49 – 50 for other settings.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! To finish the
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this
message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message
is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on,
the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Notes
• Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see
“Clearing the receiver's memory” on this page.
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press
?/1 while the above message is being displayed. To
cancel demonstration after the above message appears,
press ?/1 twice to activate the demonstration again.
Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being
displayed.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) or the surround back
speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D) and the
surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to
the listening position. The front speakers can be placed
from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet ) from the listening
position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either behind you or
to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
You can use the center speaker as a surround back
speaker.
When placing surround speakers to your side
B
A A
45°
CC
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When setting up the surround back speaker
Set the speaker at least one meter behind the listening position. It
is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from
the surround left or right speakers. If there is no space behind the
listening position, set the speaker above the listening position by
placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls, make sure that
it is properly fixed in place.
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
90°
D
20°
When placing the surround speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
D
20°
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
x Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the front channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer.
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center,
surround and surround back speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to
“NO”).
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
p Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The
sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*
2
p Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the surround channel bass frequencies from
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
speakers, select “NO”.*
x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK)**
Initial setting : NO
This parameter can be set when the center speaker is set to
“NO” and the surround speakers are set to “LARGE” or
“SMALL”.
• 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 surround back speaker
to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
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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.
However, if the surround speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the surround back speaker is automatically set to
“SMALL”.
• If you do not connect a surround back speaker, select
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to “NO”.
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut
the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a
3
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 best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the
equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see
page 36.
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x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub
woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT XX.X)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (A on page 17).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER XX.X)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter (16 feet)
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 on page
17) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 17). When this range is exceeded, the
display blinks. If you make the setting while the display
blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Surround speaker distance (SURROUND XX.X)
Initial setting : 3.5 meter (11 feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the
surround speaker. Surround speaker distance should be
set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A
on page 17) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 17). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the setting
while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the
surround effect.
x Surround back speaker distance (SURR BACK
XX.X)
Initial setting : 3.5 meter (11 feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the
surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 17) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet)
closer to your listening position (D on page 17). When
this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy
the surround effect.
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About speaker distances
This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front
speakers.
Likewise, the surround
farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to
enjoy the surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will
sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet)
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 soundstage.
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
and surround back
speakers cannot be set
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W PHASE)
Initial setting : NORMAL
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is usually no
problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to
“NORMAL”. However, depending on the type of front
speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to
“REVERSE” may produce better bass. Besides bass
reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall
sound may also be affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best suits your
environment.
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Initial setting : meter (feet)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure
for setting distances.
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x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER XX.X)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the sub
woofer.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)*
Initial setting : SIDE
This parameter lets you specify the location of your
surround speakers for proper implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
“VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND”** if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
90°
A
B
30°
C C
20°
60°
A
B
* These parameters are not available when “Surround
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
** This parameter is only available when “Surround back
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
x Surround speaker height (SURR HEIGHT)*/
Surround back speaker height (SURR BACK
HGT.)***
Initial setting : LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your
surround and surround back speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround
modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the
illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only affects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
B
B
60
A
A
30
* These parameters are not available when “Surround
speaker size“ is set to “NO”.
*** This parameter is not available when “Surround back
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
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About the surround position (SIDE, MIDDLE and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround
speaker 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 “VIRTUAL” sound fields
will not be effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
“BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” 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
“Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that
you playback multi channel surround encoded software and
listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose 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
“BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
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