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FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DE897
©2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any c hanges or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E
NERGY STAR
®
partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About This Manual
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
LR
FRONT B
LR
+ +
––
L
L
+–+
–
• The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE897. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 44–53.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PG413
The 2ND button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........ 10
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks ............ 12
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 14
3: Connecting speakers .........................15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 21
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 22
Listening to multi channel sound.......... 23
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 23
Presetting radio stations ........................24
Changing the display............................. 25
About the indications in the display......26
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ............... 28
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 29
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 30
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 32
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the audio input..................... 34
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 35
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 35
Adjusting the equalizer ......................... 37
Advanced settings................................. 37
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 39
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 39
Selecting the speaker system ................ 40
Recording ............................................. 40
Listening to the sound in another
zone ................................................ 41
CONTROL A1II Control System......... 42
Operations Using the Remote RM-PG413
Before you use your remote.................. 44
Remote button description.................... 44
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 47
Programming the remote ...................... 48
Learning the commands of your
components..................................... 51
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play)................................... 52
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 54
Troubleshooting.................................... 55
Specifications ....................................... 58
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 60
Index ..................................................... 61
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Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-video or composite video input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable 12
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 13
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
7–8
10–11
7–8
8 or 11
7–8
7–8
9
10
12
9
12
Getting Started
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
White (L) Red (R)
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)
C Video cord
Yellow
D S-video cord
F Coaxial digital cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords G.
H Component video cord
Green Blue Red
E Optical digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II jacks
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 42.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
AM
L
R
SA-CD/CD
L
R
TV/SAT
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
AF
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
RR
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
CENTER
R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
MONITOR
SUB
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
LRL
R
SURR
FRONT SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH IN 1
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
TV/SAT
IN
CO
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
ANTENNA
PHONO
Getting Started
E
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
L
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
A
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver.
continued
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2 Connect the video jacks.
S
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P
/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
B
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AM
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
DVD VIDEO 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
CHD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Y
CHHCD D
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
L
RR
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
LRL
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 1
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
L
R
INPUT
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT
SURR BACK
Y
TV monitor
INPUT
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
CTRL
COMPONENT VIDEO
A1 II
CENTER
SUB
OUT
WOOFER
2ND ZONE
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
L
R
INPUT
Y
Y
B/CB
P /B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
OUT
SU
R
+
–
R
SURR
DVD player
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
M
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
E
EAA
l
l
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
IN
ANTENNA
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
LINE
AM
L
R
SA-CD/CD
l
L
R
l
TV/SAT
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
INOUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
L
RR
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
LRL
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT
R
SURR BACK
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
TV/SAT
IN
CO
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
Getting Started
EFA
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OUT
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input
See “Assigning the audio input” (page 34).
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
M
jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN 1/MULTI CH IN 2 jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For details on the required cords (A
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/ TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD IN
DVD
IN
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
PHONO
AM
SA-CD/CD
–H), see page 6.
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
L
L
RR
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
DVD VIDEO 2
L
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
AA GG
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
CENTER
SUB
FRONT SURROUND
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN
L
MONITOR
SUB
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
LL
R
R
SURR BACK
MULTI CH IN 1
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
TV/SAT
IN
CO
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
L
R
Super Audio CD player,
CENTER
SUB
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tips
• This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS.
• Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the component.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
S
U
R
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
B/CB
to enjoy higher quality video.
TV monitorDVD player
Getting Started
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
+
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
Y
HC
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
S
R
–
R
SUR
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
L
R
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AM
SA-CD/CD
TV/SAT
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
HCD D
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
L
RR
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
AUDIO IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO IN
INPUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
MONITOR
SUB
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
LRL
R
SURR
FRONT SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH IN 1
INPUT
S VIDEO
CTRL
A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE
MD/ TAPE OUT
SA-CD/
DVD
SA-CD/
CD
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
CD IN
IN
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
AM
R
SA-CD/CD
TV/SAT
LL
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
LRL
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 1
MONITOR
WOOFER
PRE OUT
R
L
RR
AUDIO OUT
OUT
SUB
SURR BACK
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
TV/SAT
IN
CO
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
l
OUT
A
OUTPUT
LINE
Super Audio CD/CD
player
A
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
MD/Tape deck
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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IN
l
A
L
R
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Hooking up video components
S
R
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A
DIGITAL
MD/
MD/
OUT
DVD
CD
ANTENNA
IN
IN
CD IN
IN
IN
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
AM
L
R
SA-CD/CD
To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks (Front panel)
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
TAPE
TAPE
SA-CD/
SA-CD/
COAXIAL
B
Camcorder or
video game
VCR
TV/SAT
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
–H), see page 6.
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
BB DC
L
IN
L
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
CENTER
SUB
FRONT SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
B
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN
L
MONITOR
R
SUB
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
L
L
R
R
SURR BACK
MULTI CH IN 1
L
L
BDD
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
IN
INPUT
S VIDEO
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
VCR
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
+
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
L
INPUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
R/CR
P /R–Y
SU
R
–
R
SUR
L
IN
Getting Started
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
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2: Connecting the antennas

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Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna (supplied)
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
TAPE
TAPE
SA-CD/
DVD
SA-CD/
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
IN
MD/
IN
MD/
OUT
CD IN
IN
SIGNAL GND
CD
IN
PHONO
AM
L
R
SA-CD/CD
TV/SAT
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
RR
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
L
CENTER
R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
*
FM wire antenna (supplied)
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
MONITOR
SUB
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
LRL
R
SURR
FRONT SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH IN 1
CTRL A1 II
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
TV/SAT
IN
CO
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
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3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 32).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
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Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position (see “When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 19).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
FRONT A
LR
FRONT B
LR
+ +
––
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
+ +
–
+
––
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
LRL
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
AC OUTLET
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+) (–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Surround speaker
(Right)
Ee
WOOFER
PRE OUT
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
SUB
B
Surrond speaker
(Left)
Ee
A
E
Front speaker
A
(Right)
Ee
A
LR
LR
e
CENTER
A
E
Front speaker
(Left)
Ee
AA
SPEAKERS FRONT B*
A
E
e
e
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Sub woofer
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” (page 40).
** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
Center speaker
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4: Connecting the AC power cord

Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
120V
240V 220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
T A
T B
* The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets
vary according to the area code.
+
–
+
–
CENTER
AC OUTLET
L
L
AC OUTLET
*
AC power cord
b
To a wall outlet
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on.
• 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. This may cause a malfunction.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH ENTER” flashes in the display.
3 Press ENTER.
“MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the display for a while, then “MEMORY CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
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5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SET UP”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters” below.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.
4 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
Press ENTER if you select the setting for “SP. PATTERN X–X”.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x EASY SET UP XXX (Speaker easy setup)
•YES
If you want to set up your speakers automatically, select “YES”. You can select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
•NO If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NO”.
x SP. PATTERN X–X
(Speaker setup pattern)
When you select “EASY SET UP YES”, select the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ to select the speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
x SUB WOOFER XXX
(Sub woofer selection)
•YES If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
•NO If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this setting. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible.
x FRONT SP XXXXX
(Front speakers size)
• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center, surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x CTR SP XXXXX
(Center speaker size)
• LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
a)
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•NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.
b)
x SURR SP XXXXX
(Surround speakers size)
• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.
•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
•NO If you did not connect surround speakers, select “NO”.
c)
x SB SP XXXXXX
(Surround back speakers selection)
When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.
•DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a maximum of 7.1 channels.
•SINGLE If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
•NO If you did not connect surround back speaker, select “NO”.
Tips
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes a) NORMAL b) PHANTOM c) 3 STEREO
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 37.
x FRONT DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
When placing only one surround back speaker
B
A
CC
A
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
D
When placing two surround back speakers (The angle E should be the same)
B
AA
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
E
E
E
DD
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x CTR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 19).
x SURR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 19).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
x SB DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you 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 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 19).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back speakers cannot be set further 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 the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 meters (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 sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
x PL. XXXX/XXXX
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of yo ur surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 30).
120˚
100˚
A
B
D
C
A
B
D
60
C
30
• SIDE/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.
•SIDE/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and D.
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* This setup item is not available when the surround
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Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to “SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surrou nd encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE.
“TEST TONE [XXX]” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround back (right)* t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left) t Sub woofer
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
surround back speaker selection is set to “DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when surround
back speaker selection is set to “SINGLE”.
3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 35.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN 1/2 or ANALOG DIRECT function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.
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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
To select the Display/light up
VCR VIDEO 1 or
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
DVD player DVD
Satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
Super Audio CD or CD player
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM
Turntable PHONO
VIDEO 2
SA-CD/CD
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.
3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP.A” and “SP.B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 31).
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
– HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
– HP MULTI 1 (HEADPHONE MULTI 1)
– HP MULTI 2 (HEADPHONE MULTI 2)
– HP THEATER (HEADPHONE
THEATER)
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Listening to multi channel

Listening to FM/AM radio

sound

— MULTI CH IN

You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to select “MULTI 1 DIRECT” or “MULTI 2 DIRECT”.
To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until “MULTI CH IN 1”, “MULTI CH IN 2” and “A.DIRECT” indication turns off.
When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode.
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*
AR 50 kHz 10 kHz
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 59).
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz (You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning (page 23) or Direct Tuning (page 24).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset station number.
Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station number as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset station number, start again from step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric button to select a preset number.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
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Tuning to preset stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
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, you can select the preset station as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Using the remote
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want
To select the preset station directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page.
.

Changing the display

Changing the information in the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input Sound field currently applied
When the tuner is selected
Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently applied
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 39). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps.
*
t Selected input t
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About the indications in the display

2143567 8 9 q; qa
SP.A SP.B MONO
LFE
SW
L C R
SLSSR
SBRSBL
SB
MULTI CH IN 1 2 EQ D.RANGE DTS-ES
SLEEP A.DIRECT 96/24 NEO:6
qh
qj
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected.
D MULTI CH IN 1 or 2: Lights up when
“MULTI 1 DIRECT” or “MULTI 2 DIRECT” is selected.
E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 36).
G ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. “; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format.
H DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED” (page 35).
DIGITAL EX
;
PRO LOGIC II
;
qfqg
qd qs
COAXOPT
STEREOD.ASSIGN
I OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT FIXED” (page 35).
J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX FIXED” (page 35).
K Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 23–25 for tuner operations.
L D.ASSIGN: Lights up when the digital assign
function is used for the selected input.
M NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated. However, this indicator does not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.
N ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC” lights
up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated. However, both indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”, “PRO LOGIC”, “PLII MOVIE” or “PLII MUSIC” is selected.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.
O A.DIRECT: Lights up when you select
ANALOG DIRECT.
MEMORY
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P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Q Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L C R
SL SR
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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Press 2CH.
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.
Listening to analog audio (ANALOG DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected input to the two channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog audio.
2 Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly
to select “ANALOG DIRECT”.
“ANALOG DIRECT” appears in the display and the analog audio is output. To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function, press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until “MULTI CH IN 1”, “MULTI CH IN 2” and “A.DIRECT” indication turns off.
Note
When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
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Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode (Display)
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
PRO LOGIC
(PRO LOGIC)
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MOVIE)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUSIC)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CINEMA)
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUSIC)
Decoding the input audio signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
Decoding mode
As encoded
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS Neo:6
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the display.
x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
x PLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.
x NEO6 CINEMA
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUSIC
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However the low frequency signal is not generated when “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.
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Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre­programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. 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. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.
x CINEMA ST. EX A
(CINEMA STUDIO EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movies.
CINEMA ST. EX A
CINEMA ST. EX B
CINEMA ST. EX C
DCS
x CINEMA ST. EX B
(CINEMA STUDIO EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
x CINEMA ST. EX C
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.
DCS
DCS
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
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Selecting a sound field for music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT LIVE CONCERT
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x LIVE CONCERT
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are connected
You can select only from the following sound fields.
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HP MULTI 1/2
(HEADPHONE MULTI 1 or 2)
Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks.
x HP THEATER
(HEADPHONE THEATER)
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to “HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button.
DCS
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Notes
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
–HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.
“SB DEC XXXXXX” appears in the display. For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 33.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC XXXXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 38).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected (page 29).
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
b)
DTS 5.1 5.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
c)
d)
When you select “MATRIX”
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode
a)
flag
in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the
f)
decoders
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
used in movie theaters.
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1
Dolby Digital EX
b)
DTS 5.1 6.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
c)
d)
When you select “OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.
c)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d)
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e)
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
f)
This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).
Note
There may be no sound fr om the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “MATRIX”.
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
e)
—
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
—
DTS Matrix decoder
DTS Discrete decoder
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Assigning the audio input

— DIGITAL ASSIGN

You can assign a digital audio input for another input. This function is convenient in the following example.
When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. Then, assign the DVD COAXIAL’s digital audio input to DVD (DVD–DVD) and the TV/SAT OPTICAL’s digital audio input to VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT–VIDEO 2).
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select
“DIGITAL ASSIGN”.
3 Press ENTER. 4 Press or repeatedly to select the
digital audio input you want to assign.
5 Turn –/+ to select the input you want to
assign the digital audio input jack selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each audio input. For details, see “Selectable audio inputs for each input”.
Tip
When you assign the SA-CD/CD digital audio input, only “SA-CD” appears in the display.
Selectable audio inputs for each input
VIDEO 3 OPT
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
DVD COAX
DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
TV/SAT OPT
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
SA-CD/CD COAX, SA-CD/CD OPT
SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
MD/TAPE OPT
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
Notes
• You cannot assign several audio inputs to the same input.
• You cannot use the audio input for the original input when it is assigned to another input.
• When you assign the audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 35).
• You cannot assign for TUNER and PHONO.
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Switching the audio input
Customizing sound fields mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in the display.
Audio input modes
• AUTO 2CH Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.
• COAX FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is
assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 34).
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
LEVEL menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
L
R
x BALANCE L/R XX
(Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.
1)
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x CENTER XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
x SURR L XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (Left) level)
x SURR R XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (Right) level)
x SB XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)
x SB LEFT XXX.X dB
(Surround back (Left) level)
x SB RIGHT XXX.X dB
(Surround back (Right) level)
x SW XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
1)
The parameters can be adjusted seperately for MULTI CH IN 1 and 2.
2)
Only when the surround back speaker is set to “SINGLE” in the SET UP menu (page 19).
3)
Only when the surround back speaker is set to “DUAL” in the SET UP menu (page 19).
D.RANGE
x COMP. XXX
1)
1)
1)
1)2)
1)3)
1)3)
1)
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
•OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
•STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.
•MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.
x EFFECT XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press
?/1.
“SF. INITIALIZE” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
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Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ EQUALIZER ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQUALIZER menu parameters
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREBLE XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
x EQUALIZER XXX
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
Note
The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQUALIZER parameters, the settings are applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below.
3 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
DTS 96/24
x 96/24 DEC XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
•AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
•OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 29). In other sound fields, this parameter is always set to “96/24 DEC OFF”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode (page 29). When the system is set to other sound fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to “SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
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x SB DEC XXXXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can also use the SURR BACK DECODING to set the surround back decoding mode (page 32).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 33.
•OFF
• AUTO
•MATRIX
Note
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 29).
x DEC. PRI. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. PRI. AUTO” for VIDEO 1, 2, 3 and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PRI. PCM” for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
•PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”.
Note
When set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”.
x POWER SAVE XXX (CONTROL A1II
power save function)
•ON
Lets you save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode when the power save function is activated.
•OFF
Lets you turn on the system automatically when the component connected via monaural mini-plug cords (page 42) is turned on.
x DUAL MONO XXXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.
•MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
•SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main a nd sub languages will be output.
x DIGITAL ASSIGN
(Digital audio input assignment)
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input. For details, see “Assigning the audio input” on page 34.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see “Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 39.
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Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display.
1 To index a preset station
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 25).
To index an input
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input you want to create an index name for.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a character.
5 Use or and –/+ to create an index
name.
Turn –/+ to select a character, then press > to move the cursor to the next position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by turning –/+. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn –/+ until a blank space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes, then turn –/+ to select the correct character.
6 Press ENTER to store the index name.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press ALT to light up the button. 2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT to light up the button (page 45), then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.
Other Operations
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Selecting the speaker

Recording

system
You can select the front speaker system you want to use.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use.
The selected speaker system appears in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until “SP.A” and “SP.B” indication turn off.
The speaker system
• SP.A The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.
• SP.B The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
• SP.A and SP.B The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection).
Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback component.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/ TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.
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Recording on a video tape
S
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SU
SURR
R
R
+
–
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
LRL
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to record into VCR.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. 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 the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium. To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Listening to the sound in another zone

Other Operations
2ND ZONE
You can select analog audio signals for output to the 2nd zone.
Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room.
Each time you press the button, the audio source changes cyclically as follows:
SOURCE
t TUNER
*1
*2
Tips
• Only signals from components connected to the
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
*1
t MD/TAPE t SA-CD/CD
*2
The audio signals of the current INPUT SELECTOR is output.
The audio signals of the last selected TUNER function (AM/FM) is output.
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.
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2nd zone connections
Main receiver
CONTROL A1II Control
Audio/video components
2ND ZONE OUT
2nd zone
Speaker
Amplifier/Receiver
STR-DE897
Speaker
System
The CONTROL A1II Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection.
Note
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1II 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 A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II 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 A1II, 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 A1II control system.
However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1II 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).
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 amplifier (receiver).
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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 amplifier (receiver).
Connections
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II compatible 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
MD
Amplifier (Reciever)
CD player
deck
Tape deck
Other components
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack. 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 mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance.
Basic Functions
The input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components (Auto input selection). The CONTROL A1II 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.
Note
When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic input selection to operate.
Other Operations
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PG413

You can use the remote RM-PG413 to operate the components in your system.
Before you use your

Remote button description

remote
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the 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 do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
1 2
3 4 5 6
7 8
9
q; qa qs
qd
qf
ENTER
qg
qh
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
RM SET UP
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
AV1 AV2 2ND
TAPE MD/DAT
TV/SAT
M1 M2
TUNER PHONO
2CH
A.F.D.
123 TEST TONE
456
ANGLE
AUDIO
789
SUBTITLE ENTER
>
.
0/10 >10/11 12
SHIFT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
M
m
ANT
CLEAR
X
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
F
G
f
DISPLAY
RETURN/EXIT
TV VOL TV CH
?/1
PL
SLEEP
VIDEO3 DVD
SA-CD/CD
MULTI CH SOURCE
MOVIE
MUSIC
DUAL
SB
MONO
DECODINGDIRECT
JUMP/
PRESET/
TIME
CH/D.SKIP
-
SEARCH MODE
x
MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
VOL
g
O
TV/
MAIN
VIDEO
MENU
WIDE DIMMER
qj qk ql
w; wa
ws wd wf
wg wh
wj wk
wl e; ea
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ed
ef eg
eh ej
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The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button
A.F.D. 9 Receiver Selects the decoding
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mode for audio sound.
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Remote Button
Operations Function
ALT wl Remote When ALT button
lights up, it changes remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.
ANGLE 9 DVD player Selects viewing angle
or changes the angles.
ANT qa VCR Selects output signal
from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
AUDIO 9 TV/VCR/
DVD player
Changes the sound to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound.
AV MENU qfVCR/
Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player
AV 1 4 and AV 2 3
AV ?/1 qj TV/VCR/
Remote Select the command
mode of the remote.
Turns the audio and CD player/ VCD player/
video components on
or off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
CLEAR qa DVD player Press if you make a
mistake when you
press the numeric
button or press to
return to continuous
play etc.
DIMMER ehReceiver Adjusts the brightness
of the display.
DIRECT 9 Receiver Selects ANALOG
DIRECT.
DISC e; CD player/
VCD player
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
DISPLAY qfTV/VCR/
VCD player/ LD player/
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen. DVD player
D.TUNING qaReceiver Enters direct tuning
mode.
Remote Button
DUAL MONO 9
Operations Function
Receiver Selects the language
you want during digital broadcast.
DVD w; Receiver To watch DVD. ENTER qf Receiver/
Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player
ENTER wk TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD deck/
DAT deck/
After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
Tape deck
JUMP/ TIME 9
Satellite tuner Toggles between the
previous and the
current channels.
CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/
Shows the time or
displays the playing
time of disc, etc. MD deck
MAIN MENU eg
MASTER VOL +/– ed
Receiver Selects the menu of the
receiver.
Receiver Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
MD/DAT waReceiver To listen to Minidisc or
DAT deck.
MOVIE 9 Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
MULTI CH wfReceiver Selects MULTI CH IN
1/2 source.
MUSIC wg Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
MUTING esReceiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
M1 6 and M2 5
Remote To perform several
commands in sequence
automatically.
PHONO 8 Receiver To listen to turntable.
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations.
CH/ D.SKIP +/–
wj CD player/
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner
VCD player/
Selects preset
channels.
Skips discs (multi-disc
changer only). DVD player/ MD deck
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Remote Button
RETURN/ EXIT qf
Operations Function
VCD player/ LD player/
Returns to the previous menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP 1Remote Set up the remote.
SA-CD/CD wsReceiver To listen to Super Audio
CD or compact disc.
SB DECODING
Receiver Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
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SEARCH MODE e;
DVD player Selects searching mode.
Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.)
SHIFT qa Receiver Selects a memory page
for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
SLEEP qk Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
SOURCE wd Remote Selects 2ND ZONE
output.
SUBTITLE q;DVD player Changes the subtitles.
SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV
?/1 qj and ?/1 qk at
the same time)
Receiver/ TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/
Turns off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components.
MD deck/ DAT deck
TAPE 5 Receiver To listen to audio tape.
TEST
Receiver Outputs test tone.
TONE 9
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE qf Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. TUNER 7 Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
TV CH +/– qhTV Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/SAT 6 Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
TV/VIDEO efTV Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Remote Button
TV VOL +/– qg
Operations Function
TV Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
TV ?/1 2 TV Turns the TV on or off.
VIDEO1 4Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 3Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 qlReceiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
WIDE ej TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
?/1 qk Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
2CH 9 Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
V/v qf Receiver Selects a menu item. B/b qf Receiver Adjusts or changes the
setting.
1-9 9 and 0/10 q;
Receiver Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning.
CD player/ VCD player/
Selects track numbers.
0/10 selects track 10. LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner
>10/11 q; CD player/
VCD player/
Selects channel
numbers.
Selects track numbers
over 10. LD player/ MD deck
./> q;VCR/
Skips tracks. CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/
LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
m/M qaCD player/
VCD player/ DVD player
Searches tracks in the
forward or backward
direction. LD player/ MD deck
VCR/ DAT deck/
Fastforwards or
rewinds. Tape deck
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Remote Button
H qs VCR/
X qd VCR/
x ea VCR/
O qf VCD player/
V/v/B/b qfVCR/
-/-- e; TV Selects the channel
2ND ql Remote Selects the command
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.
• The 2ND button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.
Operations Function
CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck
LD player/ DVD player
Satellite tuner/ DVD player
Starts playback.
Pauses playback or record. (Also start recording with components in record standby.)
Stops playback.
Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu.
Selects a menu item.
entry mode, either one or two digit.
mode of the remote.

Selecting the command mode of the remote

Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SET UP.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) , then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by the indicator.
Mode Indicator flashes
AV1 once
AV2 twice
To reset the remote to factory settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Note
If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. To change the command mode of the receiver, see page 57.
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Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non­Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM
SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.
See the tables on pages 49–50 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.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after programming
Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input button s are pressed, only the
last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input
is selected and the pro gramming 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.
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The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
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To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
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, 546, 547
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, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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Learning the commands of your components

By using the Learning function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands.
Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote
When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to learn an operation for a CD player, press SA-CD/ CD.
3 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed, then flashes slowly.
4 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.
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5 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.
When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full, the indicator flashes 8 times in quick succession and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning function. In some cases, you may not be able to program even if you have not programmed 80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program for each input button are shown in the following table.
Input button area Number of Buttons
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, TAPE
MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD, TUNER
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys TV buttons, (TV ?/1,
TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–, WIDE, TV/VIDEO
you can program
78 keys
78 keys
78 keys
7 keys
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• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid. The indicator flashes slowly, it turns on while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is pressed, the new button is selected and the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
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To activate the input after programming
Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
To cancel learning
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator lights up twice slowly and the learned code is cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2 seconds, the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5. When a learned code is cleared, if the button was previously programmed for another input selector, the programmed code for that button can be used.
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.
To use a command that has been learned
When selecting a learned input, press the learned button for that input.

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)

The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 Press M1 (or M2) while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1. The indicator flashes slowly.
3 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.
4 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 4.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program
up to 10 IR codes.
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Tip
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 lights up 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2.
1 second delay is programmed at this program step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To clear the programmed IR codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the ALT indicator turns on.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each operation. See “To delay the output of an IR code”.
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Additional Information

Precautions

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

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.
• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at “VOLUME MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to off (page 40).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one chann el is output from the headphones, the component may no t 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 th e front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to assign the audio input of other input to the selected input (page 34).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 35).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to assign the audio input of other input to the selected input (page 34).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED” (page 35). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT FIXED” for the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have 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 no sound from the surround back speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “MATRIX” (page 38).
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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 30).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size parameter are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (pages 18 and 19).
• Make sure the surround back speakers selection is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”.
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to “YES” (page 18).
• There is no sound output from t he SUB WOOFER depending on the sound field.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG FIXED” (page 35) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE jacks.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 35) before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tun ing). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 24).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack flashes red.
• When “AUTO 2CH” is selected for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is input. This depends on the INPUT MODE function, and is not a malfunction.
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Remote control
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and the remote is the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To switch the command mode of the receiver, press ?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the command mode switches between “COM MODE AV2” and “COM MODE AV1”. (The initial setting is “COM MODE AV2”.)
• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the receiver by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem.
DECODE ERROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. PRI. XXXX” is set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”. Set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO”.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 17). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 17
Customized sound fields page 36
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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
: 100 W/ch
FRONT
2)
CENTER SURR2): 100 W/ch SURR BACK (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT CENTER SURR
: 100 W
2)
2)
: 110 W/ch
2)
: 110 W
2)
: 110 W/ch
1)
: 100 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 110 W/ch
Models of area code E2/E3 Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
110 W + 110 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
2)
FRONT
: 130 W/ch
1)
CENTER2): 130 W SURR2): 130 W/ch SURR BACK2): 130 W/ch
Models of area code AR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
110 W + 110 W
100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 130 W/ch CENTER2): 130 W SURR2): 130 W/ch SURR BACK2): 130 W/ch
1)
1)
1)
3)
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz
AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz
2)
Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
3)
Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
AR 220 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN 1, 2, SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
10 Hz – 70 kHz +0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed)
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV
Impedance: 50 kiloohms
4)
S/N
: 86 dB
5)
4)
: 96 dB
)
5)
)
(A, 8 mV
MULTI CH IN 1, 2, SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
4)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed).
5)
Weighted network, input level.
Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kiloohms S/N (A, 500 mV
Inputs (Digital)
DVD, SA-CD/CD (Coaxial)
Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 (Optical)
Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2
Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kiloohms
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kiloohms
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Outputs (Digital)
MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
Equalizer
Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
Video section
Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
P 75 ohms P
R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
AR 220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U, E2/E3 300 W
CA 410 VA
AR 260 W
Additional Information
AM tuner section
Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz Models of area code E2/E3 With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
6)
6)
6)
6)
Models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB
6)
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (when “POWER SAVE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “ON”) (page 38)
AC outlets
Area code AC outlets
U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
E2/E3 1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 371 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 5/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.) 10.7 kg (23 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-PG413 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati
256734
8 9 q
qaq
q
q
qgqhq
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A - I
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qf (29,
31, 56)
DIMMER 8 (25) DISPLAY 7 (25, 56) Display q; (25) DVD (indicator) wj (22) ENTER 9 (17, 18, 39, 57) FM MODE 4 (23) INPUT MODE w; (35) INPUT SELECTOR wa (22, 23,
24, 25, 35, 38, 39, 56)
IR (receptor) 3 (44, 57)
M - O
MAIN MENU 5 (18, 35, 37, 39) MASTER VOLUME –/+ qk (17,
21, 22, 55)
MD/TAPE (indicator) wg (22) MEMORY 2 (24) MOVIE (button/indicator) qg
(30, 31, 56)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) qa (23)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT qs (23,
28)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qh (31,
56)
P - Z
PHONES (jack) eg (22, 55) PHONO (indicator) ws (22) PRESET TUNING +/– eh (24,
59)
SA-CD/CD (indicator) wf (22)
on number
r
DISPLAY 7 (25, 56)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 6
(16, 40, 55)
SURR BACK DECODING qj
(32)
TUNER FM/AM (indicator) wd
(22)
TUNING +/– ef (23, 59) TV/SAT (indicator) wh (22) VIDEO 1 (indicator) e; (22) VIDEO 2 (indicator) wl (22) VIDEO 3 (indicator) wk (22) VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) ed (13)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) qd (28,
31, 36)
2ND ZONE ql (41) –/+ ea (18, 35, 37, 39) ?/1 (power) 1 (17, 18, 21, 36,
57, 59)
</> es (18, 35, 37, 39)
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Index

A
Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters EQUALIZER parameter LEVEL parameter SET UP parameters speaker level and balance
Automatic tuning
35
18
23
C
Changing
display
25
Clearing receiver’s memory CUSTOMIZE menu
37
D
Digital Cinema Sound 30 Direct tuning Dual Mono Dubbing. See Recording
24
38
E
Editing. See Recording EQUALIZER menu
37
I
Indexing. See Naming
17
37
21
37
R
Recording
on a video tape on an audio tape or MD
41
40
S
Selecting
component front speaker system
sound field SET UP menu Sleep Timer Sound field
customizing
pre-programmed
resetting
selecting Speakers
adjusting speaker level and balance
connection
placement Supplied accessories
22
40
30
18
39
35
30
36
30
15
15
59
T
Test tone 21 Tuning
automatically
directly
preset stations
23
24
24
21
L
Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu
35
N
Naming 39
P
Preset stations
how to
24
how to tune
25
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