Sony STR-DG1200 Operating Instruction

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Multi Channel AV Receiver

3-289-135-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DG1200

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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.

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For customers in the United States

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.

M o d e l N o . ______________________________________________________

S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

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.

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes 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.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG1200. 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 supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• “Neural-THX” and “NEURAL-THX” introduced in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean Neural-THX Surround.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

is a registered trademark of XM

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This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts ................. 7

1: Installing the speakers ............................ 13

2: Connecting the speakers ........................ 15

3: Connecting the TV ................................. 17

4a: Connecting the audio components ....... 18

4b: Connecting the video components ....... 23

5: Connecting the antennas ........................ 33

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .... 34

7: Operating the receiver using the GUI

(Graphical User Interface) .................... 36

8: Setting the speakers ................................ 39

9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration) .......... 41

Playback

Selecting a component ............................... 47

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ........... 49

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc .................. 50

Enjoying video games ................................ 51

Watching video ........................................... 52

Amplifier Operations

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu) ........................... 53

Settings for the video

(Video settings menu) ........................... 54

Settings for HDMI

(HDMI settings menu) .......................... 54

Settings for the system

(System settings menu) ......................... 55

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field .... 56

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ...................................................62

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................63

Advanced Speakers Set Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually .... 63

Adjusting the equalizer ...............................68

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 69

Listening to satellite radio ..........................72

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ....................................83

Preparing Control for HDMI function ........85

Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) ...........86

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) ........................87

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) ............................... 88

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Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals .......88

Enjoying the sound/images from the

components connected to the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT .......................................89

Naming inputs ............................................ 92

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ....................................93

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs .....................................................94

Changing the display window ....................96

Using the sleep timer ................................100

Recording using the receiver ....................100

Using a bi-amplifier connection ...............102

Operating without connecting to the

TV ........................................................103

Using the Remote

Operating each component using the

remote ..................................................113

Programming the remote ..........................115

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) .................119

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in the remote .............................121

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ................................................ 122

Additional Information

Glossary ....................................................123

Precautions ............................................... 126

Troubleshooting ........................................127

Specifications ............................................ 132

Index ......................................................... 134

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

Getting Started

Status of the POWER button

Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.

On/Standby Press ?/1 on the remote to

- turn the receiver on (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in green).

- set the receiver to standby mode (the ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red). When you press POWER on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off.

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Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the

receiver on or off.

ON/STANDBY lamp

Shows the status of the receiver.

B TONE MODE Adjust the bass and

TONE +/–

treble for the front, center and surround/ surround back channels. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select the item you want, then turn TONE +/– to adjust the level (page 106).

C TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner

TUNING +/–

MEMORY/ ENTER

(FM/AM) and satellite radio (XM/SIRIUS) (page 110).

D Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

E Display

window

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 97).

F MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING

Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded.

lamp

G Digital Cinema

Sound lamp

Lights up when a sound field with DCS mark is selected (page 61).

H DISPLAY Press repeatedly to

select information displayed on the display window.

Name Function

I INPUT MODE Press to select the input

mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 93).

J MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

K INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back.

L 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound

field (page 57) or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 110).

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

Press to select a sound field (page 59).

M DIMMER Press repeatedly to

adjust the brightness of the display window.

N AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 42).

O VIDEO 2 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Connect to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game.

P PHONES jack Connects to

headphones.

Q SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press to select the speaker system (page 40).

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Rear panel

Getting Started

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 17, 19, 26, 27).

Connects to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite tuner, etc. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 17, 24).

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

XM jack Connects to the XM

SIRIUS jack Connects to a

Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 33).

Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 33).

Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 73).

SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 73).

C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green (Y) Blue (P

B/CB)

Red

R/CR)

Y, PB/CB, PR/ C

IN/OUT*

jacks

Connects to a DVD player, TV, satellite tuner, etc. (page 17, 26, 27, 28).

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D SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 15).

E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks

AUDIO OUT jack

Connects to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 17, 19,

22).

Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for

7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 21).

Connects to a subwoofer.

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Ye l l o w

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a VCR or a DVD player, etc. (page 17, 26, 27, 28,

29).

G DMPORT

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 19).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied RM-AAL019 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 115).

RM-AAL019

THEATER

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

HOME

CATEGORY

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

TUNING

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

CATEGORY MODETUNING

DISC SKIP

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 17). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 36).

BD/DVD

TOP MEN U

MACRO 1 MACRO 2

F1 F2

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Name Function

A AV ?/1 (on/

standby)

B ?/1 (on/

standby)

C AMP Press to light up the button to

D Input

buttons

(TV

)

Numeric buttons (number 5

Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 115). To turn the TV on or off, press TV (X), then press AV ?/1. If you press the ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (D).

Press to turn the receiver on or set it to standby mode. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). To save the power in standby mode, set “Control for HDMI” to “OFF” (page 54).

enable receiver operation (page 36).

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 47). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 115).

Press SHIFT (W), then press the numeric buttons to

)

– preset/tune to preset stations. – select the track numbers of

the DVD player, MD deck, etc. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select the channel numbers

of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc.

Press TV(X), then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

Name Function

-/-- Press SHIFT (W), then

ENT/MEM Press SHIFT (W), then press

TV INPUT Press TV (X), then press TV

WIDE Press TV (X), then press

D.TUNING Press SHIFT (W), then press

CLEAR Press SHIFT (W), then

E 2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D. Press to select a sound field

MOVIE

MUSIC

F SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer

G NIGHT

MODE

press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. Press TV (X), then press -/-- to select the channel entry mode of the TV.

ENT/MEM to – enter the value after selecting

a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.

– store a station during tuner

operation.

Press TV (X), then press ENT/ MEM to enter the value of Sony TV.

INPUT to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

WIDE repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.

D.TUNING to enter direct tuning mode (page 110, 112).

press CLEAR to – clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous

playback, etc. of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc.

Press to select a sound field (page 57) or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 110).

(page 59).

function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 100).

Press to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 63).

Getting Started

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Name Function

H GUI MODE Press to display the menu on the

V/v/B/b

J OPTIONS

TOOLS

K ./>

m/M

a) b)

B·/·b Press to select an album.

CATEGORY +/–

CATEGORY MODE

TUNING +/– Press to select a station

L PRESET

/–

TV CH +

M F1/F2 Press F1 or F2 to select a

N BD/DVD

TOP MENU, MENU

MACRO 1, MACRO 2

TV screen to operate the receiver.

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

Press to display and select the items from the option menus of the receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. Press TV (X), then press OPTIONS TOOLS to display the options of the Sony TV.

Press to operate the DVD

player, Blu-ray disc player, component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, etc.

Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page 111).

Press to select the category

mode for satellite tuner (page 111).

(page 110, 111).

Press to register FM/AM/ satellite tuner stations or to select preset stations.

/– Press TV (X), then press TV

CH +/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.

component to operate.

•HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray disc

• DVD/VHS combo F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray disc F2: VHS

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and

to perform menu operations

(page 114).

Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function (page 119).

Name Function

O MUTING Press to turn off the sound

P MASTER

VOL + TV VOL +/– Press TV (X), then press TV

Q DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using

R MENU Press AMP (3), then press

HOME Press TV (X), then press

S RETURN/

EXIT O

T DISPLAY Press to select information

RESOLUTION

V INPUT

MODE

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press TV(X), then press MUTING to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press to adjust the volume level

/–

of all speakers at the same time.

VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV.

a multi-disc changer.

MENU to display the menu to operate the receiver. Press to display the menu to operate the audio/video components.

HOME to display the TV’s menu. Then use V/v/B/b and

to perform menu

operations.

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, etc. is displayed on the TV screen. Press TV (X), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

displayed in the display window, TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. Press TV (X), then press DISPLAY to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

Press repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 88).

Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 93).

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Name Function

W SHIFT Press to light up the button to

X TV Press to light up the button to

Y THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image

Z RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

See the table on page 114 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

The TV/5, N/CATEGORY MODE and PRESET +/TV CH + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

activate the buttons with pink printing.

enable TV operation (buttons with yellow printing).

suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically.

Note

This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV for details.

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.

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel 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 subwoofer (5.1 channel system).

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Getting Started

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) HSubwoofer

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You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system).

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

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2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

Getting Started

HGF

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

32"

(10 mm)

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied)

AFront speaker A (left) BFront speaker A (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left)

ADEB

ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer

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If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 40).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.

When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output.

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8 Ω”. In other connections, set it to “4 Ω”. For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 39).

• Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

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3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Audio signals

Audio/video signals

Getting Started

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

Video signals

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied)

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Notes

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna, the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna farther away from the receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 31).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the audio output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

• The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes.

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

4a: Connecting the audio components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas” (page 33).

Component to be connected Page

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck With digital audio

Tape deck, Analog disc turntable 22

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 19

With digital audio output

With multi channel audio output

With analog audio output only

output

With analog audio output only

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

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Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player, CD player

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

MD deck

ABA

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied)

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Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.

• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in.

• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.

Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks on this receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD.

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 94).

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Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

If your DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

SURROUND BACK

Getting Started

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• DVD players, Blu-ray disc players and Super Audio CD players may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.

• Audio signals input from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as a tape deck, turntable, etc.

Tu r nt a b le

MD deck, Tape deck

Super Audio CD player, CD player

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Note

If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

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4b: Connecting the video components

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected Page

TV 17

With HDMI jack 24

DVD player 26

Blu-ray disc player 27

Satellite tuner, set-top box 28

DVD recorder, VCR 29

Camcorder, video game, etc. 29

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 94).

Video input/output jacks to be connected

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

Digital Analog

High quality image

Note

Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM.

• This receiver can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and HDMI (Deep Color, x.v.Color).

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 83).

• HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to the HDMI IN 3 (for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as input.

Audio/video signals

hard disk recorder

Audio/video signals

DVD playe rSatellite tuner, set-top box Blu-ray disc player, PS3™,

Audio/video signals

AAA

Audio/video signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

TV, projector, etc.

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Notes on connecting cables

• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks.

• The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If set to “AMP”, the sound is not output from the TV speaker.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback component to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of the playback component may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI version 1.3a, may not support Deep Color.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details.

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Connecting a DVD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Audio signals

Note

To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

DVD player

Video signals

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied)

Tip

The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks have been assigned to the DVD player. If you connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPO 3 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting a Blu-ray disc player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Blu-ray disc player

Audio signals Video signals

Note

To input multi channel digital audio from the Bluray disc player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player.

Getting Started

ABC

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied)

Tip

The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jacks have been assigned to the Blu-ray disc player. If you connect your Blu-ray disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or COMPO 3 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting a satellite tuner, set-top box

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Satellite tuner, set-top box

Audio signals Video signals

ABC

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

Tip

The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks have been assigned to the satellite tuner or set-top box. If you connect your satellite tuner or set-top box to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPO 2 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Audio signals Video signals

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

DVD recorder, VCR

Getting Started

Camcorder, video game

(On the front panel)

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

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Function for conversion of video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration.

• Video signals can be up-converted as HDMI video and component video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.

For details on the video converting function, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 32).

In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Output Signals

ABC

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 A f XX

COMPONENT VIDEO IN B

VIDEO IN C aaa/f*

a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

* Video signals are output when “Resolution” is set to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu.

HDMI OUT

aa/fa

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Input Signals

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

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Notes on converting video signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

• The converted video signals are output only from the MONITOR OUT jacks. They are not output from the VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as Time Base Corrector (TBC), the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.

• Video signals for which the resolution has been converted can be output from either the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack. The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack when both are connected.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i” in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack when both are connected.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

Getting Started

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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings

For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 54) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 88).

“Resolution” menu setting

Output from

Input signals

HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

DIRECT Component video X f X

Vid eo XXf

AUTO (initial setting)

Component video a Vid eo a

480i/576i Component video a

Vid eo a

a aa aa

480p/576p Component video aaX

Vid eo aaf

720p, 1080i Component video aa

Vid eo aa

1080p Component video afX

Vid eo a X f

a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

X : Video signals are not output.

This resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.

When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when “Resolution” is set to “AUTO”.

480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set.

Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p.

Notes

• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack when the TV, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from the TV cannot be output correctly.

• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color” and Deep Color.

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5: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Getting Started

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.

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6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Note

Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

AC power cord

To the wall outlet

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. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2 2,3

2,3

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TONE

MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the receiver.

3 Release TONE MODE and 2CH/

A.DIRECT after a few seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display window for a while, “CLEARED !” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL019 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 115).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

About the command mode

The receiver and the remote use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. If the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV

SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver.

To switch the command mode of the receiver

POWER

2CH/A.DIRECT

While holding down 2CH/ A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the receiver.

When the command mode is set to “AV2”, “C. MODE AV2” appears on the display window. When the command mode is set to “AV1”, “C. MODE AV1” appears on the display window.

Getting Started

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To switch the command mode of the RM-AAL019 remote

7: Operating the receiver

THEATER

While holding down RM SET UP, press

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3 HDMI4

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

AMPSHIFT

?/1.

The AMP button flashes and the SHIFT button lights up.

2 Press 1 or 2 while the AMP button is

flashing.

The AMP button lights up. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM

3 Press ENT/MEM before the AMP

button lights off.

The AMP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.

using the GUI

(Graphical User

Interface)

You can change the display mode of the menu to screen mode using the following procedures. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window in screen mode. By using the GUI menu, you can make various settings and adjustments. See “Operating without connecting to the TV” (page 103) if you are not going to use a GUI menu.

Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen

THEATER

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

BD DVD

MD/ TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

HOME

1 Connect a TV to this receiver.

See “3: Connecting the TV” (page 17).

2 Turn on the receiver and the TV.

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3 Press GUI MODE repeatedly.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b.

Overview of the menus

The following menu items are available in each settings menu.

Settings

You can use the Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver.

Auto Calibration You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers automatically. For details, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 41).

Speaker You can use the Speaker settings menu to adjust the speakers manually for the current position, and to set the speaker impedance. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedances” (page 39) and see “Adjusting the speaker settings manually” (page 63).

Surround You can use the Surround settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field” (page 56).

Getting Started

Input

Selects the input to the receiver. For details on each input, see “Selecting a component” (page 47).

Music

You can listen to the music from an audio component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the Music function, see “Enjoying the sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 89).

FM/AM/XM/SIRIUS

You can listen to the radio using the receiver. For details on the Tuner operation, see “Tuner Operations” (page 69).

EQ You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the equalizer” (page 68).

Audio For details on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 53).

Video For details on adjusting the video using the Video settings menu, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 54).

HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu)” (page 54).

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System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)” (page 55).

Navigating through menus using the GUI

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-9

RETURN/ EXIT O

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the menu

item.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want.

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7 Press to enter the

parameter.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

9 Press to enter the setting.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To exit “GUI MODE”

Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

8: Setting the speakers

Setting the speaker impedances

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-5

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

Getting Started

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Impedance”, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .

Notes

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often found on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to “8 Ω”. When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 Ω”.

• When you connect front speakers to both the SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

Selecting the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

To select Light up

The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals.

The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection).

To turn off the speaker output

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and “SP A+B” indicators in the display window light off. “ALL OFF” appears in the display window.

SP A

SP B

SP A+B

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9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Measure the polarity of speakers.

• Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically.

• Measure the speaker size.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.

The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases: – The multi channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

The measurement is not utilized in the following cases: – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 96 kHz are being received.

The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference. For details, see “Making settings with the Test Tone menu” (page 66).

a)b)

Before you perform the Auto Calibration

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 13-16).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During the measurement, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker settings menu before you perform Auto Calibration.

Notes

• The Auto Calibration function does not work if

– headphones are connected. – SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off.

• If the muting function has been activated before

you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be set to off automatically.

Getting Started

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Optimizer microphone

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.

On setting up the active subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

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Performing Auto Calibration

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-7

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration”, then press

or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Quick Setup”, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly and to

un-check the items you do not want to measure.

• Speaker Distance

• Speaker Level

• Frequency Characteristic

6 Press b. 7 Press to select “Start”.

8 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

Getting Started

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9 Measurement starts.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.

• When connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers, the measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed.

To cancel the measurement

The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume, activate the muting function, switch functions, change the setting of SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B), press GUI MODE, or connect headphones.

Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen.

Note

When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “Out Phase” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Tip

The displayed unit of distance is feet. You can change the unit of distance to meters in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.

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2 Press to select “Next”.

When “Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup) results?” appears on the TV screen, you can select whether to confirm the warning (“Yes”) or not (“No”). Follow the instructions of the TV screen when you select “Yes”. For details on warning and error codes, see “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 46).

Tip

Press on the remote when “Please Press ENTER.” appears on the TV screen.

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Yes”, then press .

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

OFF Sets the Auto Calibration

EQ to off.

5 Press b.

The exit screen appears.

Getting Started

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the Auto Calibration type, then press .

The measurement results are saved.

6 Press to exit.

Note

The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases.

– The multi channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement

Message appears in GUI menu [Display window]

Error Code: 31 [E-xxx: 31]*

Error Code: 32 [E-xxx: 32]*

Error Code: 33 [E-xxx: 33]*

Warning Code: 40 [W-xxx: 40]*

Warning Code: 41 [W-xxx: 41]*

Warning Code: 42 [W-xxx: 42]*

Warning Code: 43 [W-xxx: 43]*

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

* xxx represents a speaker channel. F Front FL Front Left FR Front Right CNT Center SL Surround Left SR Surround Right SB Surround Back SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right SW Subwoofer

Explanation

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the measurement again.

None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

• None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.

The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

The input from the microphone is too loud. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close with each other. Retry the measurement after setting them further apart from each other.

The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

•Error Code: 31, 32, 33

Press B/b to select “Retry”, then press .

1 2 Press to select “Start”.

3 Follow the instructions from step 7 of

“Performing Auto Calibration”.

When a warning code appears

If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 44).

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

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To set Auto Calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup)

On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup”, then press .

• Seating Position You can register three patterns as position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the seating position, listening environment, and measurement conditions.

• Calibration Type For details, see the table on page 45.

Optional menu parameters for Enhanced Setup settings

•EQ Curve Activates/deactivates the EQ curve measurement.

• Name Input You can rename the position number. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 92).

Playback

Selecting a component

THEATER

ENT/MEM

HOME

CATEGORY

TV INPUT

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

D.TUNING

MULTI

AMPTV

WIDE

SA-CD/

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

TUNING

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

CATEGORY MODETUNING

DISC SKIP

Playback

MUTING

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the component you want.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

Selected input

VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 jack.

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Selected input

VIDEO 2 Camcorder and video game,

BD Blu-ray disc player, etc.,

DVD DVD player, etc., connected

SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected

TV TV connected to the TV jack.

MD/TAPE MD or tape deck, etc.,

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

TUNER Built-in radio tuner.

PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to

MULTI IN Component connected to the

DMPORT Portable audio, etc.,

HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4HDMI components connected

XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home

SIRIUS SiriusConnect Home tuner

Components that can be played back

etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack.

connected to the BD jack.

to the DVD jack.

to the SAT jack.

connected to the MD/TAPE jack.

player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack.

the PHONO jack.

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack.

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver.

to the HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3 or HDMI IN 4 jack.

Dock connected to the XM jack.

connected to the SIRIUS jack.

Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME knob. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

THEATER

AMPTV

SHIFT

AMPTV

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

BD DVD

MD/

MD/ TAPE

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

BD DVD

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

Playback

HOME

CATEGORY

CATEGORY MODETUNING

TUNING

DISC SKIP

BD/DVD

TOP MENU

F1 F2

TOP MENU

F1 F2

MACRO 1 MACRO 2

• The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player.

You can select the sound field to suit the music. See page 61 for details.

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

player, then place the disc in the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD to select “SA-CD/CD”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “SA-CD/CD”.

4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to a Super

Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and the Super Audio CD player or CD player.

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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc

THEATER

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

ENT/MEM

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

MULTI

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

HOME

CATEGORY

CATEGORY MODETUNING

TUNING

DISC SKIP

BD/DVD

TOP MENU

F1 F2

TOP MENU

F1 F2

MACRO 1 MACRO 2

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

• Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi channel sound. – Be sure the sound source

corresponds to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback).

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is set up properly.

• Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. See page 61 for details.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray

disc player.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD or BD to select “DVD” or “BD”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD” or “BD”.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed.

5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a DVD or

Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Bluray disc player.

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Enjoying video games

THEATER

AMPTV

SHIFT

AMPTV

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

BD DVD

MD/

MD/ TAPE

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

Playback

HOME

CATEGORY

CATEGORY MODETUNING

TUNING

DISC SKIP

BD/DVD

TOP MENU

MACRO 1 MACRO 2

F1 F2

VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game.

1 Turn on the TV and video game. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 2 to select “VIDEO 2*”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 2*”.

* When you connect a video game to the VIDEO 2 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the video game is displayed.

5 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on

the video game.

6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished playing a game, eject

the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the video game.

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Watching video

THEATER

AMPTV

SHIFT

AMPTV

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

ENT/MEM

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

MULTI

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

HOME

CATEGORY

CATEGORY MODETUNING

TUNING

DISC SKIP

BD/DVD

TOP MENU

F1 F2

TOP MENU

F1 F2

MACRO 1 MACRO 2

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR.

1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 1 to select “VIDEO 1*”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1*”.

* When you connect a VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the VCR is displayed.

5 Play back the tape on the VCR. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching a video,

eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the TV, and the VCR.

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Amplifier Operations

Settings for the audio

(Audio settings menu)

You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36).

Audio settings menu parameters

x A/V Sync

(Synchronizes audio and video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps.

Notes

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

x Decode Priority

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.

•PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. To prevent interruption when playback starts, set to “PCM”. When signals in other format are received, set this item to “AUTO”.

•AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

Note

Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM”, the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back.

Amplifier Operations

x Dual Mono

(Digital broadcast language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• 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.

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Settings for the video

Settings for HDMI (HDMI

(Video settings menu)

You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36).

Video settings menu parameters

x Resolution

(Converting video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

•DIRECT

•AUTO

• 480i/576i

• 480p/576p

• 720p

• 1080i

• 1080p For details on operation, see “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 32).

settings menu)

You can use the HDMI settings menu to make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36).

HDMI settings menu parameters

x Control for HDMI (Control for

HDMI)

Lets you turn the components connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off.

•OFF

•ON

Note

When you set “Control for HDMI” to “ON”, “Audio Out” may be changed automatically.

x Audio Out

(HDMI audio input setting)

Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.

• TV+AMP The sound is output from the TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play multi channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “AMP”.

• When you select the input that you have assigned

the HDMI input, sound does not output from the TV.

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•AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.

x Subwoofer Level (Subwoofer

level for HDMI)

Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.

•0 dB

• +10 dB

•AUTO The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency.

Settings for the system

(System settings menu)

You can use the System settings menu to customize the settings of the receiver. Select “System” in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36).

System settings menu parameters

x Screen Saver (Screen Saver)

Lets you activate the screen saver function for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver.

•ON When there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is activated automatically.

•OFF The screen saver function is disabled.

Amplifier Operations

x Language (Language)

Lets you select the language for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver.

• English

•Español

•Français

•Deutsch

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

2 3-6

HOME

Start playing a sound source

you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.).

2 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sound Field Setup”, then press .

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the sound field you want.

To select the Enhanced Surround mode

Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

enhanced surround sound you want.

3 Press .

Note

The selected Enhanced Surround mode can only be applied if you have selected “Enhanced Surround” as a sound field in the “Sound Field Setup” parameter.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Surround”, then press or b.

To adjust the effect level 1

After selecting the sound field in step 6, press .

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

effect level, then press

Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps (50%, 80%, 100%, 150%).

Note

You may not be able to adjust the effect level for some sound fields.

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Types of 2CH mode

x 2ch Stereo

The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals.

Note

No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer, select “A.F.D. Auto”. This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal.

x 2ch Analog Direct

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 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.

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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players

This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

Dolby Digital 5.1ch aa Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch aa

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

7.1ch

7.1ch × a DTS 5.1ch aa DTS-ES 6.1ch aa DTS 96/24 5.1ch aa

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

a) b)

Multi channel Linear PCM

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz.

7.1ch × a

Connection of the playback component

and the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

× a

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Types of A.F.D. mode

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.

A.F.D. mode appears in GUI menu [Display window]

A.F.D. Auto [A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting

Enhanced Sur Mode [E.SURROUND]

Pro Logic II* [PLII] 5-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.

Pro Logic IIx* [PLIIx] 7-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.

Neo:6 Cinema [NEO6 CIN] 7-channel signals Perform DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

Neo:6 Music [NEO6 MUS] 7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This

Neural-THX [NEURAL-THX] 7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX

Multi Stereo [MULTI ST.] (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

Multi channel audio after decoding

automatically)

Effect

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable of full 360°

7.1 surround sound playback from Neural-THX surround encoded content.

However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.

Surround. In

Enjoying Surround Sound

* Depending on the speaker pattern setting, the appropriate Enhanced Surround mode appears.

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Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.

• Neural-THX is activated as a PCM signal when a sampling frequency of less than 48 kHz, a 2 channel analog signal or Linear PCM signals are input. The Neural-THX processing will be turned off automatically when another type of signal is input. The beginning of the sound may drop out when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off.

Tips

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when a multi channel signal is input.

If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

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Types of music/movie mode

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.

Sound field for

Movie Cinema Studio EX A

Music Hall [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Headphone* Headphone (2ch)

* You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.

Sound field appears in GUI menu [Display window]

[C.ST.EX A]

DCS

Cinema Studio EX B [C.ST.EX B]

DCS

Cinema Studio EX C [C.ST.EX C]

DCS

V.Multi Dimension [V.MULTI DIM.]

DCS

Jazz Club [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Stadium [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Sports [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio [PORTABLE]

[HP 2CH]

Headphone Theater [HP THEA]

DCS

Headphone (Direct) [HP DIRECT]

Headphone (Multi) [HP MULTI]

Effect

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

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.

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.

Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

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Notes

• The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of

more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 48 kHz are being received.

– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.

• 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.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

Tips

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 123).

• When a sound field with DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display window.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2

1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down MUSIC,

press POWER.

“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display window and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC

Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the Surround settings menu.

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Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

HOME

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

NIGHT MODE

Advanced Speakers Set Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

Making settings with the Manual Setup menu

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

1 2-8

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1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

Advanced Speakers Set Up

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Manual Setup”, then press .

5 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select speaker you want to adjust.

6 Press . 7 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the parameter you want.

8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust

the setting.

Manual Setup menu parameters

x Level

(Level of speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer). You can adjust the level from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust the balance on either side. You can adjust the front left level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in

0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

x Distance

(Distance from the seating position to each speaker)

You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer). You can adjust the distance from 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches (1.00 meter to

10.00 meters) in 1 inch (0.01 meter) steps.

x Size

(Size of each speaker)

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right) size.

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

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•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 bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

Tips

• 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 subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same

setting as that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the

center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL”.

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers

are automatically set to “LARGE”.

Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern”, then press

Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the speaker system which you are using. You do not need to select the speaker pattern after Auto Calibration.

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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want.

Making settings with the Test Tone menu

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Test Tone”, then press .

5 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the test tone type, then press

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker you want to adjust, then press .

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust

the parameter, then press .

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.

• The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment.

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the screen

The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match.

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Test Tone menu parameters Other menu parameters of

Speaker settings

x Tes t Tone (Te s t Tone)

•OFF

•AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

• L, C, R, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x Phase Noise (Phase Noise)

•OFF

• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/ SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/L, L/SR Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x Phase Audio (Phase Audio)

•OFF

• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/ SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/L, L/SR Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

x Sur Back Assign

(Settings of the surround back speaker(s))

•OFF If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF”.

• BI-AMP If you connect front speakers in a biamplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP”.

Note

Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF”, then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection to a surround back speakers connection. Set up the speakers again after you connect the surround back speakers. See “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 41) or “Adjusting the speaker settings manually” (page 63).

x Crossover Freq

(Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the Speaker settings menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration. The adjusted value is set for each speaker when you adjust the speaker crossover frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the Auto Calibration.

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x D. Range Comp

(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. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

•OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

•AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD sources and is set to “OFF” with other sources.

•STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tips

• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.

• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts

light compression. Therefore, 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.

x Distance Unit (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

• meter The distance is displayed in meters.

•feet The distance is displayed in feet.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers.

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Note

This function does not work in the following cases.

– The multi channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

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The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“EQ”, then press .

4 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the speaker you want to adjust, then press .

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

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 (page 33).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 100 kHz

• AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 132).

5 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Bass” or “Treble”, then press V/v to adjust the parameter.

Tip

You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the receiver.

6 Press to enter the setting.

Automatic tuning

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“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

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3 Press V/v to select “Auto

Tuning”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Press OPTIONS.

2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode”, then

press or b.

Direct tuning

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

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1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

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“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

3 Press V/v to select “Direct

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4 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press .

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

Tip

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

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

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You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

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“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

3 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 69) or Direct Tuning (page 70).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 70).

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4 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,

then press .

6 Press V/v to select a preset

number.

7 Press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

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8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset

another station.

To tune to preset stations 1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”.

2 Press V/v to select the preset station

you want.

You can select a preset station as follows:

• AM band AM 1 to AM 30

• FM band FM 1 to FM 30

To name preset stations 1

Select a preset station you want to name.

2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name

Input”.

For details on naming operations, see “Naming inputs” (page 92).

Listening to satellite radio

About XM Radio

XM is America’s number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live daily coast to coast. Channel lineup consists of more than 170 digital channels, including commercialfree music, as well as sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming, plus the most advanced traffic and weather information. For more information or to subscribe, visit xmradio.com or call XM Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).

XM Ready® Legal

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio System. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 continuous United States. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

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XM Ready® Subscriptions

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM

audio system, and installed the

Ready antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM MiniTuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID below for reference.

s s s s s s s s

To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home Tuner to your Sirius Ready home audio system. You are then ready to activate and subscribe to Sirius by either calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474) or log on to sirius.com. It is that easy.

Connecting the XM Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Note

The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”.

Activate your XM Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full lineup on your XM Ready audio system you are done.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio: The Best Radio On Radio

SIRIUS brings all your favorite entertainment including 100% commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your car, home or office. Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US. Required subscription plus compatible SiriusConnect Home Tuner with antenna are required and sold separately. SIRIUS Programming is subject to change. Visit sirius.com for the most complete and up-to-date channel lineup and product information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

XM jack SIRIUS jack

Tuner Operations

To connect to the XM jack

Before operating the system, connect the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.

Note

To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.

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To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

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Checking the XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press

or b.

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4 Check the XM Radio ID or

SIRIUS ID on the TV screen and write it in the space provided here.

XM Radio ID:_____________________ SIRIUS ID:_______________________

You can also check the XM Radio ID and SIRIUS ID using the display on the receiver.

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Selecting a channel by Category Mode

You can select a channel from one category or all the categories.

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• ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories.

• (category name): You can select a channel from one category.

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press

or b.

SIRIUS

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/ v repeatedly to select “Category Mode”.

4 Press V/v to select the channel,

then press .

The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.

Note

When you select a channel in “Category Mode”, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.

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Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly

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1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press

or b.

3 Press OPTIONS. 4 Press V/v to select “Direct

Tuning”, then press .

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the channel number.

6 Press .

The selected channel is tune in.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press

or b.

3 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Tuning (page 76) or Direct Tuning (page 77).

4 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,

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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset channel you want to use as the preset channel, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 3.

Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time (see “To change the lock code”).

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset

another channel.

To select the preset channels 1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the channels”.

2 Press V/v to select the preset number

from the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be changed if XM Satellite Radio Inc. or SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. change their channel programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset Mode”.

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1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

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“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SIRIUS”, then press or b.

3 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Tuning (page 76) or Direct Tuning (page 77).

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4 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v

to select “Parental Lock”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

To change the lock code 1

Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS”, then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to

select “Lock Code”, then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

3 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

4 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the

numeric buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code again.” appears.

5 Reenter the new lock code with the

numeric buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears.

6 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 4 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 4.

To listen to the locked channels 1

Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS”, then press or b.

2 Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using “Direct Tuning” (page 77).

“The channel is locked. Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

3 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

The channel is tuned in.

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To cancel the Parental Lock 1

Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS”, then press or b.

2 Tune in the channel you want to unlock

using “Direct Tuning” (page 77).

3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to

select “Parental Lock”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF”,

then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• When you select a channel using Category Tuning, locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or channel 184.

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XM Radio message list

Message appears in GUI menu [Display window]

Check Antenna [ANTENNA]

CH Unauthorized [UNAUTH]

No Signal [NO SIGNAL]

Loading [LOADING]

Off Air [OFF AIR]

[– – – – – – ] No artist name or song title is available

CH Unavailable [CH UNAVL]

Check XM Tuner [XM TUNER]

Explanation Remedies

The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged.

You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package.

The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite signal. The XM antenna’s view of the satellites may be blocked or the antenna is not properly aimed.

The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or program information from the XM satellite signal. This message can also appear if the signal is too weak.

You selected an XM channel that is not currently broadcasting.

for this selection.

The selected channel is not available. The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number. This message may occur initially with a new radio or a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an extended period.

The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock is not connected to the receiver.

Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock securely and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged.

Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. For information on receiving this channel, visit www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346.

Check the antenna for obstructions and reposition the XM antenna to get a better signal reception. To optimize the antenna position, see “Aiming the XM Antenna or SIRIUS antenna” (page 74). Refer to the instructions supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for antenna installation information.

This message should disappear in a few seconds when the signal is strong. If you often see this message, reposition the XM antenna for better signal reception. To optimize the antenna position, see “Aiming the XM Antenna or SIRIUS antenna” (page 74).

Check this XM channel later. In the meantime, select another channel.

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Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. For a new radio or a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes and then select the channel again.

Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock and check the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock cable is connected to the receiver.

Tuner Operations

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list

Message appears in GUI menu [Display window]

Antenna Error [ANTENNA]

Acquiring Signal [ACQUIRING]

CALL 888-539SIRI [CALL 888, 539-SIRI]

Check Sirius Tune r [SR TUNER]

Invalid Channel [INVALID]

Locked Channel [LOCKED CH]

Subscription Updated [SUB UPDT]

Updating Channels xx% Completed (xx are for integers) [UPDATING]

Firmware Updating [FW UPDT]

[–––– –] There is no text information in the

Explanation Remedies

The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect

The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For

You have not subscribed for the selected channel.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly.

You have entered an invalid channel number.

The selected channel is locked. —

The subscription information has been updated.

Channel information is being updated. —

The SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated.

channel.

Home tuner and the antenna.

details about the antenna location, see the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.

—

Check all the connections, and then turn the system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.

The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.

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This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

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Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync

To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

• System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver.

• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.

The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection.

We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.

Control for HDMI

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface).

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Connecting a TV and other components

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.

Satellite tuner, Set-top box Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

AAA

ACB

DVD playe r

Audio/video signals

Audio signals

TV, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

Audio/video signals

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Preparing Control for HDMI function

This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly. During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation, “SCANNING” flashes in the display window. This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input. When the setting is completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the display window. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following procedures. For details on setting the TV and the connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective components.

1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to

the TV and components (compatible with Control for HDMI function) via HDMI connection.

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected

components.

3 Set the respective Control for HDMI

function for the receiver and TV to on. See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 86). When the receiver menu is displayed on the TV screen in the screen mode, press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF” to enter the display mode, then check the TV display image of the component connected to the receiver. For details on setting the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and

TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component, so that the image from the connected component is displayed.

5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the

connected component to on. If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components

that you want to use the Control for HDMI function.

Notes

• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be

sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.

• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System

Audio Control during the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation.

• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting

from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected components and receiver.

• If the playback components cannot function after

you have made the settings for Control for HDMIEasy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV.

• If the connected components do not support the

Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.

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To set Control for HDMI

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GUI

2-5

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“HDMI”, then press or b.

Watching a DVD

(One-Touch Play)

You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

Watching a DVD by simple operation

You can also select a connected component, such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Control for HDMI”, then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press .

Control for HDMI function is activated.

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Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically. TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously. You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the “Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu will be set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.

Control for HDMI

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Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.

THEATER

AV ?/1

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

2 3

AMPTV

TV INPUT

BD DVD

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

This receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals.

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RESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

Press RESOLUTION repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the resolution of the output signals will be changed. You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu.

HOME

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MODE

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Enjoying the sound/ images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio/video source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound and image from the connected component on the receiver. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 19).

Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client

• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while the system is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, the images are also output.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on the area.

Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDMNW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.

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MODERESOLUTION

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MODESLEEP

GUI

MODE

3,5

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Music”, then press or b.

“DMPORT” appears beside “Music”.

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3 Press or b.

The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the TV screen will change to the component’s name. The category of the component connected to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter appears on the TV screen.

Note

An icon which shows the component recognized is displayed on the TV screen. If the component connected to the adapter cannot be recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on the TV screen.

Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

To operate the TDM-iP1/TDMiP50/TDM-NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver

1 Make sure that “System GUI” is

selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 89).

4 Press OPTIONS to display

“Function List”.

5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT

Control”, then press or b.

You can select the following modes in this menu:

• System GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play it back on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1 is connected.

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.

2 Select the content from the

contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back.

In case of iPod

Music Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Album > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Album > Track

Audiobooks > Track

Video Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content

Music Videos > Artist > Content

Video Playlists > Video Playlist > Content

Video Podcast > Episode > Content

In case of Network Client

Music Surfin

> Albumc) > Track

Playlist

> Playlist > Track

Web Radio

Music Library

> Station > Program

> Album > Track

Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”, depending on the “List Mode” setting.

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To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 or TDM-NC1 using the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 89). For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 89). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Playing back the track selected

During playback of the selected track, the displayed screen changes depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.

TDM-iP1

You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following play mode buttons on the remote of the receiver. Press DMPORT on the remote to enable DMPORT operation.

To Do the following

Play Press N. Pause Press X. To resume play,

Stop Press x.*

Find the beginning of a track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track

Find the beginning of the next track

Skip to the previous album

Skip to the next album Press •b. Go backward/forward Press m/M.**

* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver

enters pause mode when x is pressed.

** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and

holding the m/M button.

press the button again.

Press ..

Press >.

Press B•.

Option parameters in the play modes

Other Operations

TDM-NC1

x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1/iP50

only)

Plays one or all the track repeatedly.

•Off

Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One Plays one track repeatedly.

•All

Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

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x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off

Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

• Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order.

• Songs Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order.

x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)

Selects a range of tracks to be played back.

•Genre

Plays back tracks in the selected genre.

• Artist Plays back tracks of the selected artist.

• Album Plays back tracks in the selected album.

Tip

The List Mode can be used with the Function List menu even when the list is displayed.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected.

No Device There is no device connected

No Audio No audio file was found.

Loading The data is being read.

No Server* There is no server connected.

No Track* No track was found.

No Item* No item was found.

Connecting* Connecting to the server.

Configuring* The network is setting up.

Warning* Check the adapter display of

Party Mode* The unit is currently in party

Searching* Searching the server.

*TDM-NC1 only.

to the adapter.

the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

mode “Guest”.

Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

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GUI

MODE

3-4

HOME

1 Choose the item you want to

name.

You can name the following items.

• Auto Calibration position (page 47)

• Inputs (page 47)

• Preset stations (page 71)

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “Name Input”, then

press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a

character, then press .

5 Select [Finish] to enter the

name.

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Select [Cancel].

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Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

THEATER

BD DVD

MD/

MD/ TAPE

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

HDMI4

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MODE

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SAT

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PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

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0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3

SIRIUS

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MODERESOLUTION

Audio input modes

•AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

•ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When HDMI input, XM, SIRIUS or DMPORT input

is selected, “------” appears on the display window, and you cannot select other audio input modes. Select an input other than the HDMI input, XM, SIRIUS and DMPORT input, then set the audio input mode.

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the

multi channel input is selected, audio input mode is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other audio input modes.

HOME

1 Press the input button.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen.

Other Operations

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Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input only the digital optical audio signals from the DVD player. Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

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MODE

3,5

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input”, then press or b.

3 Press V/v to select the input

name you want to assign.

4 Press OPTIONS, then select

“Input Assign”.

HOME

1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b, then press .

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to

enter the setting.

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Input name

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

BD DVD SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CDMULTI IN

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

Vid eo1 : Composite

Vid eo2 : Composite

BD: Composite

DVD: Composite

SAT: Composite

HDMI1 aaaaaa a a HDMI2 aaaaaa a a HDMI3 aaaaaa a a HDMI4 aaaaaa a a Component1 aaaaaa a a Component2 aaaaaa a a Component3 aaaaaa a a None aaaaa a a a Vid eo1 : OPT a – aaa – a – Vid eo2 : OPT – aaaa – a –

MD/TAPE: OPT

BD: COAX aaa– aa –– DVD: COAX aa – aa a ––

SA-CD/CD: COAX

Analog aaaaaa a –

a –––– – – –

– a ––– – – –

––a –– – – –

–––a ––––

––––a –––

––aaaa a –

aa ––aaa –

Other Operations

Notes

• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you

cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

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Changing the display window

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display window.

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INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

DISPLAY GUI

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected name t Sound field type t Volume level t Stream information

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE” is shown on the display window. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

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MODE

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* t Original input

MODE

FM and AM band

Station name* t Frequency t Sound field type t Volume level

XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Composer name (SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t Sound field type t Volume level

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered.

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

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About the indicators on the display window

LFE

SLSSR

SB LSBSB R

OPT D +EX

MULTI IN

HDMI

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DMPORT ANALOG LPCM

TrueHDNeural

MSTR HI

RES NEO:6

COAX

Name Function

A SW Lights up when subwoofer

is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.

B LFE Lights up when the disc

being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

C COAX Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack.

D OPT Lights up when INPUT

MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack.

THX DTS D.RANGE CAT B SLEEP

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PL ll

AMP

MEM MONO ST

SIRIUS A.DIRECT

ASPES

Name Function

E ; D/

; D EX/ ; D+/ ; TrueHD

“; D” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. “; D EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals. “; D+” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Plus signals. “; TrueHD” lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 93).

F Neural-THX Lights up when the receiver

applies Neural-THX processing to input signals.

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Name Function

G DTS/

DTS-ES/ DTS 96/24

“DTS” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. “DTS-ES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals. “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 set to “AUTO” (page 93).

H D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic

range compression is activated.

I CAT Lights up when category

mode is selected during satellite radio operation.

J SP A/SP B/

SP A+B

Lights up according to the speaker system used (page 40). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

K SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

timer is activated.

L A.DIRECT Lights up when the receiver

is processing Analog Direct signals.

M Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc.

N SIRIUS Lights up when

SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and “SIRIUS” is selected.

O MEM Lights up when a memory

function, such as Name Input etc., is activated.

Name Function

P XM Lights up when XM Mini-

Tuner and Home Dock are connected and “XM RADIO” is selected.

Q ; PL/

; PL II/ ; PL IIx

“; PL” lights up when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PL II” lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder is activated. “; PL IIx” lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is activated. However, these indicators do not light up if there are no center and surround speakers and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.

R BI-AMP Lights up when “Sur Back

Assign” is set to “BIAMP”.

S EQ Lights up when the

equalizer is activated.

T NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoding is activated.

U DTS-HD

MSTR/ DTS-HD HI RES/

“DTS-HD MSTR” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD Master Audio signals. “DTS-HD HI RES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD High Resolution signals.

V LPCM Lights up when Linear

PCM signals are detected.

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Name Function

W ANALOG Lights up when

– INPUT MODE is set to

“AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI jacks.

– INPUT MODE is set to

“ANALOG”.

– the “2ch Analog Direct”

is being used.

X DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and “DMPORT” is selected.

Y MULTI IN Lights up when multi

channel input is selected.

Z HDMI Lights up when the receiver

recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.

Name Function

wj 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 speaker

settings). L R C SL SR S

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components

obtained by Pro Logic

processing) SBL SBR SB

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the

surround back components

obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: When

“Speaker Pattern” is set to

“3/0.1” (page 65).

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

Other Operations

SL SR

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Using the sleep timer

Recording using the

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

INPUT

INPUT MODERESOLUTION

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

NIGHT

NIGHT MODESLEEP

MODESLEEP

SLEEP

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows:

When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display window.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display window. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be cancelled.

receiver

You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

THEATER

BD DVD

MD/

TAPE

MULTI

ENT/MEM

AMPTV

TV INPUT

WIDE

SA-CD/

D.TUNING

DMPORT

CLEAR

MUSICMOVIE

SHIFT

VIDEO2VIDEO1

456

SAT

789

PHONO

TUNER

PHONO

TUNER

-/--

0/10

-/--

0/10

HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3 HDMI4

SIRIUS

2CH/

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.

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1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

Sony STR-DG1200 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing the speakers

2: Connecting the speakers

3: Connecting the TV

4a: Connecting the audio components

4b: Connecting the video components

5: Connecting the antennas

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

8: Setting the speakers

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc

Enjoying video games

Watching video

Amplifier Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Advanced Speakers Set Up

Adjusting the speaker settings manually

Adjusting the equalizer

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Listening to satellite radio

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync

Preparing Control for HDMI function

Other Operations

Converting analog video input signals

Enjoying the sound/ images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Naming inputs

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

Changing the display window

Using the sleep timer