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FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver
4-234-334-32(2)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE875
2001 Sony Corporation
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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.
• 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.
z
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
z
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
(+) (+)
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(–) (–)
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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“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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x Front speaker crossover frequency (FRONT SP > XXX Hz)
Initial setting : STD (120Hz) Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to “SMALL”.
x Center speaker crossover frequency (CENTER SP > XXX Hz)
Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to “SMALL”.
x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz)
Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
x Surround back crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz)
Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to “SMALL”.
x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz)
Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select “STD”. When using a passive subwoofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to change the cut off frequency. When this is the case, use a setting other than STD.
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.
3 To change the test tone mode, press the cursor
buttons (
Mode The test tone output
NORMAL The test tone is output from each
PHASE The test tone is output from two
2CH SWAP You can adjust the speaker levels
Note
You cannot select “2CH SWAP” when “2CH A. DIRECT” is selected (qg on page 26).
or ) to select the mode you want.
speaker in sequence.
speakers at a time in sequence. (There is no sound output from the sub woofer.) You can also adjust the balance between speakers.
while listening to the source (not the test tone). Turn on the connected component, start playing, then turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks). The sound of the front L/R speakers is output from the surround R/L speakers. You can adjust the level of surround speakers from the listening position.
4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of
the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL menu, see page 35. While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of the all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“TEST TONE” appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
• 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 to follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.
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Before You Use Your Receiver
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1/u
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–+–
TUNING
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
MASTER VOLUME
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
EQ
+
CINEMA STUDIO EX
NAME
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
BBC
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g.,
CD player or tape deck).
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the component
(program source) and start playing it.
MASTER VOLUME
+
–
MUTING
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
MODE
FUNCTION
There is no sound no matter which component is selected.
, Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
, Check that the volume level on the display is not
set to VOLUME MIN by turning the MASTER VOLUME.
, Press SPEAKERS button if SP. OFF appears on the
display.
, Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
, Press MUTING if MUTING appears on the display. , Check that the headphones are not connected to
the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers if the headphones are connected.
, Check that the receiver is not in “Demonstration
Mode” (see page 16).
There’s 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.
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
No sound is heard from one of the front speakers.
, Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see “wf SPEAKERS button” and “PHONES jack” on page 27). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may 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 speaker which is not outputting any sound.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 52.
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Location of
v
Parts and Basic Operations
This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations.
Front Panel Parts Descriptions
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
1 ?/1 switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
2 DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:
Index name of the component or the preset station*
v
FUNCTION button indication or frequency**
v
Sound field applied to the program source
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 47). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function button.
** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.
3 DIMMER button
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (5 steps). When set to the dimmest setting, the display and the blue LED are turned off. However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.
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Front Panel Parts Description
1
? / 1
SPEAKERS
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
4
PHONES
The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
23 4 5
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 42.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scan all preset stations.
TUNING +/- buttons
Scan all the available radio stations.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
9
8
6
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
–
LEVEL
SURR
TUNING
EQ
+
+
–
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
NAME
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
ENTER
BBC
MODE 2CH
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
7
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
qa
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
0
6 Use the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to enjoy the
CINEMA STUDIO EX sound effects.
A/B/C buttons
Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C sound field (page 30).
7 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround
sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting from page 28.
A.F.D. button / indicator
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE button / indicator
Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page
29).
FM button
Selects the FM band.
AM button
Selects the AM band.
5 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format.
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2CH button / indicator
Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers.
8 MASTER VOLUME control
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume.
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9 FUNCTION control
Rotate to select the component you want to use.
To select Rotate to display
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
DVD or LD player DVD/LD
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE
CD or SACD player CD/SACD
Built in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source.
• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.
MODE button
Press to select and play another video/audio source in combination with the selected component. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
Standard display
t V:XXX t A:XXX
selected component T
Press MODE to display And rotate FUNCTION to select
V:XXX Any video source to enjoy with
the audio from the selected component
A:XXX Any audio source to enjoy with
the video from the selected component
q; INPUT MODE button
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components. Each time you press the button, the input mode of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital signals.
COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks.
OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
When the MULTI CH is assigned to a specific function using SET UP menu (page 49), “AUTO MULTI CH” and “MULTI CH FIXED” are displayed instead of “AUTO 2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.
Select To
AUTO MULTI CH Give priority to the analog audio
signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks when there is no digital signals.
MULTI CH FIXED Specify the analog audio signals
input to the MULTI CH IN jacks.
qa MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. MUTING appears in the display when the sound is muted.
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
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Front Panel Parts Description
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
wf
qs 6.1 CH DECODING button
Press 6.1 CH DECODING to adjust the 6.1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP menu (page 49). This function works only for the multi channel format [3/2]. This function is effective for the following sound fields.
• A.F.D.*
• NORMAL SURROUND
• CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C
• SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C
• NIGHT THEATER
• MONO MOVIE
• STEREO MOVIE
• V. MULTI DIMENSION
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
• VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, B
* “AUTO” only.
About the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback
Though this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound of the sources encoded in 6.1 channel (page 29). To enjoy “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback most effectively, use the 6.1CH DECODING function when you select “CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C” or “SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C”. The sound characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging create the virtual surround back speaker, and you can enjoy the surround effect as if in the real theater. You can select AUTO/ON/OFF using the 6.1CH DECODING button (page 49).
+
wd waws
–
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
EQ
+
–
TUNING
w;
ql
SET UP
qk
CINEMA STUDIO EX
NAME
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
ENTER
MODE 2CH
BBC
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
6.1 CH DECODING
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
qj
qh
qg
qf
EQUALIZER
qd
qs
qd EQUALIZER button
Press to turn the equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator in the display lights when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters (page 36), the settings are stored automatically and can be reproduced wherever you turn on the equalizer.
• The equalizer is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during MULTI CH IN input or 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
qf DIGITAL CONCERT HALL buttons
Use the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL buttons to enjoy the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL sound effects.
A/B buttons
Press to activate the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A or B sound field (page 30).
qg MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT button
Press MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI DIRECT, you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When this function is on, the surround effects are turned off.
Select To
MULTI Enjoy the audio source connected
2CH A. DIRECT Enjoy the audio source connected
to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN indicator lights up in the display. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source.
to analog 2 channel jacks. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source.
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qh SET UP button
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any of the following indications. You can then make various settings using the jog dial (ql). For details, see “Adjustment Using the SET UP Button” starting from page 49.
qj NAME button
Press to activate the name function and enter names for preset stations and program sources (page 47).
qk ENTER button
Press to enter individual characters for the preset station and program source names.
ql Jog dial
Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.).
Location of Parts and Basic Operations
w; Cursor buttons (
Press to select various speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.).
wa EQ button
Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 36). The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various equalizer parameters.
ws SURR button
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 34). The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various surround parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.).
wd LEVEL button
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page
35). The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various speaker level parameters (front balance, surround balance, etc.).
wf SPEAKERS button
Press SPEAKERS button to ON. Press again to OFF.
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
• When you connect the headphones, no sound will come from the speakers and “SP. OFF” lights up in the display.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
This chapter describes how to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters. The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes. The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several “virtual” speakers. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 30 – 31.
A.F.D.
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any reverberation (etc.).
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. When these sound fields are selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in the display lights up. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home 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.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of you speakers. See “Multi Channel Surround setup” starting on page 17 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.
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EQ
SURR
LEVEL
CINEMA STUDIO EX
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
Selecting a Sound Field
SPEAKERS
PHONES
? / 1
DISPLAY
PRESET
DIMMER
–+–
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
Cursor buttons
Jog dial
–
MUTING
6.1 CH DECODING
INPUT MODE
EQUALIZER
MODE
EQUALIZER
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
SOUND FIELD buttons
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT
Brief descriptions of buttons used to enjoy surround sound
LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters.
SURR button: Press to customize the surround
parameters in the current sound field.
EQ button: Press to customize the equalizer parameters in the current sound field.
Cursor buttons (
pressing the LEVEL, SURR, EQ or SET UP buttons.
Jog dial: Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.).
SOUND FIELD buttons:
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to
automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE button: Press to activate the sound field selection mode.
2CH button: Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers.
EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer effect on or off.
CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons: Press to select CINEMA
STUDIO EX A~C sound field.
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT button: Press to input the analog signal without digital processing. When this function is on, the equalizer and sound field (etc.) are turned off.
/ ): Use to select parameters after
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.
1 Press SOUND FIELD MODE.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons
(
or ) to select the sound field you want.
See pages 30 – 31 for information on each sound field.
To turn the sound field off
Press A.F.D., 2CH or MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT (page 31).
Tip
When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned off.
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You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A logo.
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6.1 channel matrix decoding
Some movies released after the summer of 1999 added a new channel to its preexisting 5.1 channel. The new channel added speakers behind the listening position. In the movie theaters, these speakers are placed on the rear wall, on each side of the projection room’s window. The 6.1 channel system used in the movie theaters is called Dolby Surround EX system. However, to record on movie films, this 6.1 channel is converted to 5.1 channel using matrix encoding, and the same number of channels are used as Dolby Digital and DTS recordings. Recordings on the DVD also use the same signals. A lot of movie theaters screen movie with matrix encoded
5.1 channel signals and this is not unnatural to the ears. However, when a matrix decoder is used to create surround center speaker signals, this simulates the same 6.1 channel sound as Dolby Surround EX system in the movie theaters. This unit is equipped with the matrix decoder allowing for 6.1 channel sound production. With Virtual 3D technology, the surround back signals can be enjoyed even without an actual surround back speaker. When the center speaker is not used, it is possible to use this channel to output surround back signals. Particularly with 6.1 CH DECODING, speakers placed on rear and side walls in the movie theaters are virtually created. As reflections and reverberations are also simulated, you can enjoy powerful sounds as if in the movie theater that uses Dolby Surround EX system.
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DIGITAL CONCERT HALL buttons: Press to select DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A~B sound field.
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Selecting a Sound Field
Sound field information
x NORMAL SURROUND
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. You can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the
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“VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function (qs on page
26).
• CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s classic editing studio.
• CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
• CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.
x SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M. DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers (without using actual surround speakers). You can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function (qs on page
26).
• SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s classic editing studio.
• SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
• SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.
x NIGHT THEATER
Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels, such as late at night.
1)2)
DCS
1)
DCS
x STEREO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks.
x V. MULTI DIMENSION
Dimension)
DCS
1)
(Virtual Multi
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
x VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
1)
(Virtual Multi Rear)
DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual surround speakers.
x V. SEMI M. DIMENSION1) (Virtual Semi Multi
Dimension)
DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation.
x VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
Surround A)
DCS
1)
(Virtual Enhanced
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers.
x VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
Surround B)
DCS
1)
(Virtual Enhanced
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers.
x DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B
2)
Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multi­speaker system and 3D sound imaging for software with 2 channel signals like CDs.
• DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound stage due to its reflectivity.
• DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound.
x CHURCH
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
x MONO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.
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x OPERA HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
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x JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes.
x DISCO/CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.
x LIVE HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
x ARENA
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.
x STADIUM
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
x GAME
Obtains maximun audio impact from video game software.
When headphones are connected, you can select the following sound fields only:
x HEADPHONE (2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
A.F.D. (Auto Format Decoding)
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation.)
2CH (2 Channel)
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT (Multi/2 CH Analog Direct)
The analog input signal is not digitally processed. You can enjoy high quality analog source. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH A. DIRECT. When set to MULTI DIRECT, you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When this function is on, the equalizer, sound field (etc.) are turned off.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
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x HEADPHONE THEATER
Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.
1)
“VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. However, turning the SURROUND menu “VIR. SPEAKERS” parameter off when using “CINEMA STUDIO EX A~C” or “SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A~C” reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers.
2)
You can select by pressing the buttons on the front panel.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the play back signal.
• When listening to 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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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays
SL
LCSRR
1 OPT
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal.
2 COAX
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal
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being input through the COAXIAL terminal.
3 MULTI CH IN
Lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected.
4 MPEG
Lights up when MPEG signals are input.
Note
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
5 ; DIGITAL
This indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
6 PRO LOGIC
Lights when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.*
* However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals.
1 2 3 5 7 84 6
OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN
DTS MPEG
a
SP.OFF
speakers are set to “NO”, or the SPEAKERS button is set to OFF and the A.F.D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected.
a
PRO LOGIC
EQD.RANGE
DIGITAL
L.F.E.
9
LC
7
SSB
R
L.F.E.
STEREO MONO
SR
SW
SL
Lights up when the disc being played contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback.
8 SW
Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack(s).
9 Playback channel indicators
The letters light up to 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 setting). When using sound fields like “DIGITAL CONCERT HALL”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound. 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 matrix decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D.
MEMORY
SLEEP
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q;
OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN
DTS MPEG
a
SP.OFF
qfqh
qg
qd
a
PRO LOGIC
EQD.RANGE
qs
DIGITAL
q; Tuner indicators
These indicators light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 42 – 45 for tuner operations.
qa SLEEP
Lights up when sleep timer is activated.
qs EQ
Lights when the equalizer functions.
qd D. RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is active. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression.
qf DTS
Lights up when DTS signals are input.
L.F.E.
SW
SL
LC
SSB
R
STEREO MONO
SR
MEMORY
SLEEP
qa
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Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG (see q; on page 25).
qg SP. OFF
Lights up when headphone is inserted or the SPEAKERS button is set to OFF.
qh ;
Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input.
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Customizing Sound Fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters.
See the table on pages 37 – 41 for the parameters available in each sound field.
To get the most from multi channel
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Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Multi Channel Surround Setup” starting from page 17 before you customize a sound field.
Adjusting the surround parameters
The SURR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings available in this menu are stored individually for each sound field.
Effect level (EFFECT)
Initial setting : (depends on sound mode) Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect.
Wall type (WALL S_I_H)
Initial setting : Midpoint Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood).
Reverberation (REVERB S_I_L)
Initial setting : Midpoint Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment.
Front reverberation (FRONT REVERB)
Initial setting : STD This parameter can be used when “DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B” is selected. This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source.
• To increase front reverberations, select “WET”.
• To decrease front reverberations, select “DRY”.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.
2 Press SURR.
The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed.
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.
Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC)
Initial setting : AUTO Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting.
• When set to “AUTO”, the receiver performs PRO LOGIC decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is ON or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better sound field.
• When set to “ON”, the receiver performs PRO LOGIC decoding on surround signals, regardless of the Dolby surround encoded flag.
• When set to “OFF”, the receiver does not perform PRO LOGIC decoding.
Screen depth (SCEEN DEPTH)
Initial setting : MID In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This parameter allows you to create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen. “DEEP” provides the greatest amount of screen depth.
Virtual speaker (VIR. SPEAKERS)
Initial setting : ON Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by the CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C sound fields off or on.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals.
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Adjusting the level parameters
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The settings available in this menu are applied to all sound fields.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.
2 Press LEVEL.
The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed.
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.
Front balance (FRONT L_I_R)
Initial setting : Center Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers.
Surround balance (SURROUND L_I_R)
Initial setting : Center Lets you adjust the balance between the surround left and right speakers.
Center level (CENTER LEVEL XXX dB)
Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround level (SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB)
Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the surround (left and right) speakers.
Low Frequency Effect (LFE MIX XXX dB)
Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without affecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry.
• For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer.
• To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup (page 17-
19).
Dynamic range compressor (D. RANGE COMP.)
Initial setting : OFF 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. We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
• To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “OFF”.
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer, select “STD”.
• To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–”0.9”.
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.
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Surround back level (SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB)
Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround back speaker.
Sub woofer level (S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB)
Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
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Customizing Sound Fields
Adjusting the equalizer
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. The settings are stored individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.
2 Press EQ.
The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter (gain (dB), bandwidth, frequency (Hz))
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you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
To turn on/ off the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters, the settings are stored separately for each sound field and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Frequency (Hz)
Level (dB)
Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble.
Surround speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble.
Surround back speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround back speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble.
Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD MODE and press ?/1.
“S.F Initialize” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.
Front speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Front speaker midrange adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange.
Front speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble.
Center speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Center speaker midrange adjustment (Level/ Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange.
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
< SURR >
PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL
LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS
2CH
A.F.D. AUTO
NORMAL SURROUND z
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz z z
NIGHT THEATER zzzz
MONO MOVIE zzzz
STEREO MOVIE zzzz
V. MULTI DIMENSION z
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR z
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A zz z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B zz z
CHURCH zzzz
OPERA HOUSE zzzz
JAZZ CLUB zzzz
DISCO/CLUB zzzz
LIVE HOUSE zzzz
ARENA zzzz
STADIUM zzzz
GAME zzzz
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER zz
MULTI CH IN
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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Customizing Sound Fields
Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
2CH z zz
A.F.D. zzzzz zzz
NORMAL SURROUND zzzzz zzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzz zzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzz zzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzz zzz
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SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zzz
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zzz
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zzz
NIGHT THEATER zz z z z z z z
MONO MOVIE zz z z z z z z
STEREO MOVIE zz z z z z z z
V. MULTI DIMENSION zz z z z z z z
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR zz z z z z z z
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION zz zzz
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A zz zzz
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B zz zzz
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A zz z z z z2)zz
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B zz z z z z2)zz
CHURCH zz z z z z2)zz
OPERA HOUSE zz z z z z2)zz
JAZZ CLUB zz z z z z2)zz
DISCO/CLUB zz z z z z z z
LIVE HOUSE zz z z z z2)zz
ARENA zz z z z z2)zz
STADIUM zz z z z z2)zz
GAME zz z z z z z z
HEADPHONE (2CH) z z
HEADPHONE (DIRECT) z
HEADPHONE THEATER z z
MULTI CH IN zz z z z
2CH ANALOG DIRECT z
PCM96K z
< LEVEL >
FRONT SURR CENTER SURR SURR BACK SUB WOOFER LFE D. RANGE
BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX
1)
COMP.
1)
1)
These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in “Adjusting the level parameters” (page 35).
2)
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal if your front speaker size is set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals.
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
<EQ >
< FRONT > BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
2CH zz zz z z
A.F.D. zz zz z z
NORMAL SURROUND zz zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz z z
NIGHT THEATER zz zz z z
MONO MOVIE zz zz z z
STEREO MOVIE zz zz z z
V. MULTI DIMENSION zz zz z z
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR zz zz z z
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION zz zz z z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A zz zz z z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B zz zz z z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A zz zz z z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B zz zz z z
CHURCH zz zz z z
OPERA HOUSE zz zz z z
JAZZ CLUB zz zz z z
DISCO/CLUB zz zz z z
LIVE HOUSE zz zz z z
ARENA zz zz z z
STADIUM zz zz z z
GAME zz zz z z
HEADPHONE (2CH) zz zz z z
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER zz zz z z
MULTI CH IN
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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Customizing Sound Fields
Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
2CH
A.F.D. zz zz z z
NORMAL SURROUND zz zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz z z
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CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz z z
NIGHT THEATER zz zz z z
MONO MOVIE zz zz z z
STEREO MOVIE zz zz z z
V. MULTI DIMENSION zz zz z z
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR zz zz z z
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION zz zz z z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A zz zz z z
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B zz zz z z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A zz zz z z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B zz zz z z
CHURCH zz zz z z
OPERA HOUSE zz zz z z
JAZZ CLUB zz zz z z
DISCO/CLUB zz zz z z
LIVE HOUSE zz zz z z
ARENA zz zz z z
STADIUM zz zz z z
GAME zz zz z z
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
<EQ >
< CENTER > BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
<EQ >
< SURROUND/SURROUND BACK > BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
2CH
A.F.D. zz z z
NORMAL SURROUND zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz z z
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER zz z z
MONO MOVIE zz z z
STEREO MOVIE zz z z
V. MULTI DIMENSION zz z z
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR zz z z
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A zz z z
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B zz z z
CHURCH zz z z
OPERA HOUSE zz z z
JAZZ CLUB zz z z
DISCO/CLUB zz z z
LIVE HOUSE zz z z
ARENA zz z z
STADIUM zz z z
GAME zz z z
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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Receiving Broadcasts
You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways:
Direct Tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote (see page 44).
This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations.
Automatic Tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area (see page 44).
Preset Tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver (see page 45). Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 45). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page
45).
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 5).
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PRESET TUNING +/–
MEMORY
TUNING +/–
Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts
? / 1
DISPLAY
SPEAKERS
PHONES
DIMMER
PRESET
–+–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
FM MODE FUNCTION
SHIFT
Numeric buttons
D.TUNING
FM
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all preset radio stations.
TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all available radio stations.
FM MODE button: If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
–
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
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
AM
improve the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted.
AV
? / 1
USE MODE
2 5
8 0
POSITION SWAP
.Mm
MUTING
X>x
SOUND FIELD
NIGHT
EQ/TONE
MODE
AV
SCREEN
MENU
RETURN
? / 1
SYSTEM
STANDBY
3 6
9
ENTER
P IN P
2CH
ON
MAIN
MENU
EXIT/
2ND ROOM
(SOURCE)
INPUT MODE
AUDIO SPLIT
ANT
TV/VTR
DISC JUMP
D. SKIP/
CH/PRESET
PRESET
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
SLEEP
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT
MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO
AUX
AV1 AV2 3RD
MONITOR
1
TV/VIDEO
4
SEARCH
MODE
7
WIDE
CLEAR
SHIFT
– /– –
>10
D.TUNING
/11 /10 /12
– SUB CH +
– VOL +
nN
A.F.D.
MODE
AV
TEST
DISPLAY
TONE
TITLE GUIDE
ENTER/
EXEC
Note
If “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO” indication.
FM: Press to select the FM band.
AM: Press to select the AM band.
MEMORY button: Uses for memorizing preset stations.
SHIFT button: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C)
for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
FUNCTION control: Rotate to select the tuner or other source.
On the remote:
D. TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons.
Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when
Receiving Broadcasts
inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations, or tuning to preset stations.
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Direct Tuning
Automatic Tuning
Receiving Broadcasts
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 43.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
3 Press D.TUNING on the remote.
4 Press the numeric buttons on the remote to enter
the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
1
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the tuning interval is set to 10 kHz)
1
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, repeat Steps 3 and 4. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.
025
bbbb
35
bb
0
b
0
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 43.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the – button to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING –
again.
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.
z
If you try to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning
interval
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3.
Area code FM tuning scale AM tuning scale
E2, E3 50kHz 9kHz (can be
AU, CN, SP 50kHz 9kHz
* To change the AM tuning scale, see page 55.
changed to 10kHz)*
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Preset Tuning
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 43.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below.
Presetting radio stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using
Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page 44).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do Steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “B” or “C” appears in the display.
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – to
select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the preset number, start again from Step 3.
Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations either of the following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –
repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Using the preset codes
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C),
then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote.
Receiving Broadcasts
6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the station, start again from Step 3.
7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.
To change a preset number to another station
Do Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number.
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? / 1
DISPLAY
DIMMER
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
PRESET TUNING
TUNING
–+–
+
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
A.F.D.
SOUND FIELD
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
EQUALIZER
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
FUNCTION
6.1 CH DECODING
CINEMA STUDIO EX
AA
MODE 2CH
PHONES
SPEAKERS
EQ
SURR
LEVEL
SET UP
NAME
ENTER
BBC
MASTER VOLUME
+
–
FUNCTION
NAME
SET UP
ENTER
Other Operations
Cursor buttons
Jog dial
Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter
NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sources.
Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to move the cursor when naming preset stations or program sources.
FUNCTION control: Rotate to select the tuner or other source.
SET UP button: Press to enter the set up mode.
ENTER button: Press to enter the completed name of the
preset station or program source.
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Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and “8mm,” respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.
1 To name a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.
The last station you received is tuned in.
Recording
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You don’t have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each other: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.
FUNCTION
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
To name a program source
Select the program source (component) to be named, then go to Step 3.
2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 45.
3 Press NAME.
4 Create an index name by using the jog dial and
cursor buttons:
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press move the cursor to the next position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the right character.
or repeatedly until the character to be
to
ç
c
c
ç
Playback component
(program source)
Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR)
ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction manual 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.
Other Operations
5 Press ENTER.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.
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Recording
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.
1 Select the program source to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player.
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 laser disc you want to record.
z
You can record the sound from any audio source onto a
video tape while recording from a video tape or laser disc
Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
Other Operations
the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF
The display dims after you have specified the time. While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.
Tips
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing SLEEP, specify
the time you want using the jog dial and cursor buttons ( or ) on the receiver. The sleep time changes in 1 second intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press
SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.
To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the video source again.
Notes
• Please be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you only make digital connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.
• 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 MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• When MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI DIRECT, audio signals are not output from REC OUT jacks.
• No signals output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT) when you set MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT to 2CH A. DIRECT.
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Adjustment Using the SET UP Button
The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments other than specifying the speaker parameters.
6.1 CH DECODING
This parameter lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the surround channels. The default setting is “AUTO”.
1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select
“6.1 CH DECODING”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
Notes
• You can set this parameter using 6.1 CH DECODING on the front panel.
• When set to “AUTO”, the receiver performs 6.1 channel matrix decoding only if 6.1 channel signals decode flag is ON.
• When set to “ON”, the receiver performs 6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag.
• When set to “OFF”, the receiver does not perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.
• During “A.F.D.” this parameter is always set to “AUTO”, and you cannot change the setting.
• When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is performed and the surround back speaker is set to “NO”, you can enjoy the surround back signals with Virtual 3D technology, even without an actual surround back speaker (the box arround SB does not light up). If the surround back speaker is set to “YES”, the surround back signals are output through the actual speaker (SB lights up). Please note that you can set the surround back speaker only when the center speaker is set to “NO” (page 18).
Multi channel assignment
Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH. You cannot assign TUNER or PHONO.
Sound Field Link
When set to “ON”, the sound field that was last applied to a program source is automatically applied whenever it is selected. For example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. If you do not want to use this function, set to “OFF”. The default setting is “ON”.
1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select “S.
FIELD LINK”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON” or “OFF”.
Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto power on
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page
12) is turned on and the playback is started. When set to “OFF”, you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode. The default setting is “ON”.
1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select “AI
AUTO POWER”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON” or “OFF”.
Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto function
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page
12) automatically when the connected component is set to play mode. The default setting is “ON”.
Other Operations
1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select
“MULTI CH”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “NONE”, “VIDEO 1”,
“VIDEO 2”, “DVD/LD”, “TV/SAT”, “MD/TAPE” and “CD/SACD”.
1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select “AUTO
FUNCTION”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON” or “OFF”.
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Recording
CONTROL A1 Control System
Selecting the command mode of the remote
Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. The default setting is “AV1”. For details, see “Selecting the mode of the remote” on page 61.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select
“COMMAND MODE”.
3 Turn the jog dial to select “AV1” or “AV2”.
Other Operations
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 have special functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1 simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running “MD Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application, as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly.
Control System. Certain components
Control System was designed to
connections
connections between a Sony
connection will work as
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CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1 control system. However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component. For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s).
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Connections
CONTROL A1
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to the CONTROL A1 can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 components in any order. However, you can connect only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.)
Example
Amplifier
(Receiver)
In the CONTROL A1 flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack.
jacks on the back of each component. You
compatible
CD
playerMDdeck
Tape
deck
Other
component
control system, the control signals
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the other connected components are not turned on.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1 amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components.
compatible Sony
Other Operations
CONTROL A1
CD player
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
jacks. For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord for your connection. When using a commercially available cord, use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG).
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or
receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode (make
sure both the N and X indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-PAUSE
mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.
The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When playback ends from the source component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System, like “CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder component.
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Additional
Troubleshooting
Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 22 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct
component on the receiver.
, Press SPEAKERS button if SP. OFF appears on the
display.
, Check that the headphones are not connected to
the PHONES jack.
, Press MUTING if MUTING appears on the display. , The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL
menu.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, 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 (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
, Move your TV away from the audio components. , Make sure you’ve grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is intermittent sound from a digital source.
, Make sure signals with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies are input to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD MODE).
, Select the appropriate center mode (see pages
29 – 31).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 21). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set
to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 18).
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No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD MODE).
, Select the appropriate center mode (see pages
29 – 31).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 21). , Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is
set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 18).
No sound is heard from the sub woofer.
, Make sure the sub woofer is set to YES (see page
19).
, Check that 2CH mode has not been selected (see
page 31).
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 by rotating
FUNCTION control.
, When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED (see page 25) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
, When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED (see page 25) before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD MODE).
Nothing appears on the display
, When the display turns off after the receiver is
turned on, press DIMMER to change the display mode.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.
, Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
, Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
, Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
, Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
, If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the
remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component.
Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 16
Customized sound fields page 36
Additional Information
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 automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
, Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning) (see pages 44 and 55).
, No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 45).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
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Specifications
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code SP, AU, E2/E3 Rated Power Output at Stereo mode
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
Front Center Surround
Models of area code CN Rated Power output at stereo mode
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
90 W + 90 W (at 220 V AC, 50 Hz) 100 W + 100 W (at 230 V AC, 50 Hz)
Reference Power output
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
Additional Information
1) Depending on the sound field settings and sources, there may be no sound output.
Front Center Surround
0.7%) 100 W + 100 W
10%)
1)
: 110 W/ch
1)
: 110 W
1)
: 110 W/ch
0.7%)
10% at 230 V AC, 50 Hz)
1)
: 110 W/ch
1)
: 110 W
1)
: 110 W/ch
Frequency response
PHONO: RIAA
equalization curve ±0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN,
CD/SACD, MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 10 Hz - 50 kHz + 0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed)
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO:
Sensitivity: 4.0 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms
2)
S/N
: 86 dB
(A, 4.0 mV
MULTI CH IN,
CD/SACD, DVD/LD, MD/TAPE, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: Sensitivity: 250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms
2)
S/N
: 96 dB
(A, 250 mV
2) INPUT SHORT
3) Weighted network, input level
Inputs (Digital)
DVD/LD (coaxial):
Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE (optical): Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs MD/TAPE (OUT);
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, (AUDIO OUT): Voltage: 250 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms
SUB WOOFER:
Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones
EQ BASS:
99 Hz~1.0 kHz (21 steps)
MID:
198 Hz~10 kHz
3)
)
(37 steps)
TREBLE:
1.0 kHz~10 kHz (23 steps)
Gain levels:
+6/–10 dB, 1dB step
Sampling Frequency
48 kHz (TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE,
3)
)
OPTICAL IN)
96 kHz (DVD/LD
OPTICAL IN, COAXIAL IN)
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FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
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
Usable 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
AM tuner section
Tuning range Models of area code
AU, SP, CN
531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz
step)
Models of area code E2,
E3
530 - 1610 kHz (10 kHz
531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
step)
step)
a)
a)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion
0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
a) You can change the AM tuning interval to
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the TUNING + button and press the 1/u button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning interval. To reset the scale to 9 kHz, repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
General
System Tuner section:
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type equalizer
Power amplifier
section: Pure-complementary SEPP
Power requirements
Models of area code
AU: 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Models of area code SP,
CN: 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Models of area code
AU, SP, CN, E2, E3: 220 W In standby condition:
0.9 W
AC outlets Models of area code
AU, SP: 1 switched, total 100 W maximum
Models of area code
CN, E2, E3: 2 switched, total 100 W maximum
Dimensions 430 × 157.5 × 369 mm
1
(17 × 6
/8 × 14 4/8 in.)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.)
9.5 kg (20 lb. 16 oz.)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3.
The specification measured is under
• 230 V AC 50 Hz condition (models of area code SP, CN)
• 240 V AC 50 Hz condition (models of area code AU, E2, E3)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz
or 999 kHz)
Models of area code E2,
E3: 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Glossary
Surround sound
Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type.
• Types of sound
Early reflections
Direct sound
• Transition of sound from surround speakers
Direct sound
Level
Early
reflections
Additional Information
Reverberation
Reverberation
Dolby Digital
This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the sub woofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.
Digital Cinema Sound
This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
Early reflection time
Time
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two­channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.
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Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page
SURR PRO LOGIC AUTO, ON, OFF 34
EFFECT depends on sound field (21 steps)
WALL S__I__H –8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
REVERB S__I__L –8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
FRONT REVERB DRY, WET, STD
SCREEN DEPTH DEEP, MID, OFF
VIR. SPEAKERS ON, OFF
LEVEL FRONT L__I__R –8 dB to +8 dB (1 dB steps) 35
SURROUND L__I__R –8 dB to +8 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
LFE MIX XXX dB OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
D. RANGE COMP. OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
EQ FRONT BASS GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps) 36
FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
FRONT MID GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10.0 kHz (37 steps)
FRONT TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
CENTER BASS GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
CENTER MID GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
CENTER TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BASS GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
SURROUND TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
Additional Information
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Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons
Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page
SET UP button FRONT LARGE, SMALL 17
Additional Information
CENTER LARGE, SMALL, NO
SURROUND LARGE, SMALL, NO
SURR BACK LARGE, SMALL, NO
SUB WOOFER YES, NO
FRONT XX.X meter 1.0 meter (3 feet) to 12.0 meters (40 feet)
(0.1 meter (1 foot) steps)
CENTER XX.X meter 1.0 meter (3 feet) to 12.0 meters (40 feet)
(0.1 meter (1 foot) steps)
SURROUND XX.X meter 1.0 meter (3 feet) to 12.0 meters (40 feet)
(0.1 meter (1 foot) steps)
SURR BACK XX.X meter 1.0 meter (3 feet) to 12.0 meters (40 feet)
(0.1 meter (1 foot) steps)
SUB WOOFER XX.X meter 1.0 meter (3 feet) to 12.0 meters (40 feet)
(0.1 meter (1 foot) steps)
S.W PHASE NORMAL, REVERSE
DISTANCE UNIT meter, feet
SURR POSI. SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND
SURR HEIGHT HIGH, LOW
SURR BACK HGT. HIGH, LOW
FRONT SP > XXX Hz
CENTER SP > XXX Hz
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz
1)
1)
1)
1)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
6.1CH DECODING AUTO, ON, OFF 49
MULTI CH NONE, Every functions (except for TUNER
and PHONO)
S.FIELD LINK ON, OFF
A1 AUTO POWER ON, OFF
AUTO FUNCTION ON, OFF
COMMAND MODE AV1, AV2
1)
When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
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Remote Button Description
You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button Operations Function
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or DVD player/ off. MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck
?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser
disc.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or
satellite receiver.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable.
AV 1 Remote Select the mode of the
remote.
AV 2
0-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode.
CD player/ Selects track numbers. MD deck/ 0 selects track 10. VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck
TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers.
>10 CD player/ Selects tracks numbers
MD deck/ over 10. Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player
Remote Button Operations Function
ENTER TV/VCR/SAT/ After selectig a channel,
Tape deck/ disc or track using the LD player/ numeric buttons, press VCD player/ to enter the value. MD deck/ DAT deck
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in mode.
./> CD player/ Skips tracks.
MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck/VCR/ DAT deck
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
DVD player/ (forward or backward). VCD player
MD deck/ Fastforwards or rewinds. Tape deck/VCR/ LD player/ DAT deck
n Tape deck Starts play on the
reverse side.
N CD player/ Starts play.
MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck
X CD player/ Pauses play or record.
MD deck/Tape (Also starts recording deck/VCR/ with components in DVD player/ record standby.) VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck
x CD player/ Stops play.
MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck
Additional Information
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Remote Button Description
Remote Button Operations Function
DISC CD player/ Select discs (multi-disc
D. SKIP/CH/ Receiver Scans and selects preset PRESET +/– stations.
MONITOR TV Press to activate TV
TV/VIDEO TV/VCR Selects input signal: TV
SEARCH MODE DVD player Selects searching mode.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
-/-- TV/VCR Selects the channel
ANT TV/VTR VCR Selects output signal
Additional Information
JUMP TV Toggles between the
SUB CH +/–* TV Selects preset channels
VOL +/– TV Adjust the volume of TV.
POSITION* TV Changes the position of
MUTING TV Mutes the sound from (with PAUSE) TV.
SWAP* TV Swaps the small and the
P IN P* TV Activates the picture-in-
INPUT MODE Receiver Selects input mode for
A. F. D. Receiver Auto Format Decoding.
MODE +/– Receiver Selects sound field mode.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode.
PRESET Receiver Selects CINEMA
VCD player changer only).
TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels.
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player changer only). MD deck
control buttons. Press again to restore original category.
input or video input.
mistake when you press the number button.
VCD player Press to go back to the
previous menu.
mode.
entry mode, either one or two digit.
from the aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
previous and the current channels.
for the small picture.
the small picture.
large picture.
picture function.
your digital components.
STUDIO EX A, B, C, DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A or B.
Remote Button Operations Function
TEST TONE Receiver Press to output test tone.
EQ/TONE Receiver EQ ON/OFF.
MULTI /2CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN A. DIRECT and 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT source.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
AV DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
LD player/ displayed on the TV DVD player/ screen. VCD player
TITLE/GUIDE DVD player Displays title and guide.
VCR/SAT
AV MENU DVD player Displays menu.
VCR/SAT
MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button
repeatedly to select one of the five cursor modes: LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, NAME and SET UP.
U/u/I/i DVD player Selects a menu item.
VCR/SAT
U/u Receiver Selects a menu item.
I/i Receiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
ENTER / DVD player/ Enters the selection. EXEC VCR/SAT
EXIT/RETURN DVD player Returns to the previous
VCR/SAT menu or exits the menu.
MASTER VOL Receiver Adjusts the master +/– volume of the receiver.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver.
• 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.
• The /10, /11, /12, 3RD, VIDEO 3, 2ND ROOM, ON SCREEN, NIGHT MODE and AUDIO SPLIT functions are not available for set operation.
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Selecting the mode of the remote
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE button and the remote mode buttons.
AV
? / 1
USE MODE
2 5
8 0
POSITION SWAP
.Mm
MUTING
X>x
SOUND FIELD
NIGHT
EQ/TONE
MODE
AV
MENU
? / 1
SYSTEM
STANDBY
3 6
9
ENTER
P IN P
2CH
ON
SCREEN
MAIN
MENU
EXIT/
RETURN
2ND ROOM
(SOURCE)
INPUT MODE
AUDIO
SPLIT
ANT
TV/VTR
DISC
JUMP
D. SKIP/
CH/PRESET
PRESET
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
SLEEP
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT
MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO
AUX
AV1 AV2 3RD
MONITOR
1
TV/VIDEO
4
SEARCH
MODE
7
WIDE
CLEAR
SHIFT
– /– –
>10
D.TUNING
/11 /10 /12
– SUB CH +
– VOL +
nN
A.F.D.
MODE
AV
TEST
DISPLAY
TONE
TITLE
GUIDE
ENTER/
EXEC
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or 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.
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing down USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2), then the command mode switches.
Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control non-Sony 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.
Note
When you assign a component to the MONITOR button, you can operate the programmed component without changing the function of the receiver.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including MONITOR) for
the component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press 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 62 and 63 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.
Additional Information
To check the mode of the remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote by the indicator.
Mode Indicator lights
AV1 once
AV2 twice
To reset the remote to factory settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.
z To activate the function after programming.
Press the programmed button to activate the function you want.
z 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.
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Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new function 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 and learned 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 non­Sony 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.
Additional Information
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 functions 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
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
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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
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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
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401
PANASONIC 402, 406
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 403
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 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, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544
SANYO 508, 545
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON 530, 537, 539
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a satellite tuner or cable box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 804, 805
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
Additional Information
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Index
A
Adjusting
brightness of the display 23 speaker volumes 21 surround parameters 34
Automatic tuning 44
B
Basic receiver operations
23–27
Batteries 4
C
Changing
display 23
effect level 34 Checking the connections 22 Clearing receiver’s memory 16 Connecting. See Hookups CONTROL A1 Crossover frequency 21 Customizing sound fields 34–41
12, 50
D
Demonstration mode 16 Digital Cinema Sound 56 Direct tuning 44 Dolby Digital 56 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 56 Dubbing. See Recording
E, F, G
Editing. See Recording Effect level 34 EQ 36
H
Hookups
MULTI CH IN Input 10 AC power cord 12 antennas 5 audio components 6 digital components 8 CONTROL A1 video components 7
I, J, K
Indexing. See Naming
L, M
Labeling. See Naming
N, O
Naming
preset stations 47 program sources 47
P, Q
Parameter 37–41 Preset stations
how to preset 45 how to tune 45
Preset tuning 45
R
Receiving broadcasts
automatically 44 directly 44 preset stations 45
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 47 on a video tape 48
12
S
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
tuning radio stations. See Automatic tuning
Selecting
component 25
sound field 29 Sleep timer 48 Sound field
adjustable parameters 37–41
customizing 34–41
pre-programmed 30, 31
resetting 36
selecting 29 Speakers
adjusting speaker volume 21
connection 14
impedence 15
placement 17–21 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 28–41
T
Test tone 21 Troubleshooting 52 Tuning
automatically 44
directly 44
preset stations 45
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 4
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