Sony STR-DG500 User Manual

Page 1

2-662-258-12 (2)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

STR-DG500

Page 2

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.

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

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.

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines fo r 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.

Page 3

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household w aste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG500. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

• 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.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

CENTER

–

SURROUND BACK

+–+

–

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

SPEAKERS

FRONT B

Area code

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

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24”

are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Page 4

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts...................5

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

2: Connecting speakers................................14

3a: Connecting the audio components.........15

3b: Connecting the video components ........18

4: Connecting the antennas..........................24

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25

6: Selecting the speaker system...................26

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................27

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................30

Playback

Selecting a component.................................31

Listening/Watching a component ................32

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................34

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............38

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............39

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................39

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........41

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........41

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........42

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...43 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu)................47

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......47

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....49

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)......................................52

Listening to the sound without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)............................. 52

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 53

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 53

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)................................. 55

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Presetting radio stations.............................. 56

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 59

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 60

Watching component images from other

inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 61

Naming inputs............................................. 62

Changing the display .................................. 62

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 63

Recording using the receiver....................... 63

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments..................... 64

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 65

Precautions.................................................. 67

Troubleshooting .......................................... 68

Specifications.............................................. 71

Index ........................................................... 74

Page 5

Getting Started

1 3246 875

Description and location of parts

Front panel

Getting Started

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

To remove the cover

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

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

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING

MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

Name Function

A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver

reach from children.

B SPEAKERS

C Display The current status of the

D MULTI CHANNEL

E Remote sensor Receives signals from

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

DECODING lamp

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

9q;w; qaqsqkql qdqfqgqhqj

on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72).

Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B of the front speakers (page 26).

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7).

Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 33).

remote commander.

continued

Page 6

Name Function

F DISPLAY Press to select information

G INPUT MODE Press to select the input

H MASTER

VOLUM E

I DIRECT Press to listen to high

J MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio

K INPUT

SELECTOR

L MOVIE,

MUSIC

M A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D.

N 2CH Press to select 2CH

O TUNING +/– Press to scan a station

P TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning

Q MEMORY/ENTER Press to store a station or

displayed on the display (page 59, 62).

mode when the same components a re connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 60).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 30, 31, 32, 33).

quality analog sound (page 52).

directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 31).

Turn to select the input source to playback (page 31, 32, 33, 52, 54, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64).

Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

49).

mode (page 47).

STEREO mode (page 52,

53).

(page 54, 57).

mode (page 54, 57, 72).

enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 25, 56).

Name Function

R VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN

jacks S AUTO CAL MIC

jack

T PHONES jack Connects to a headphone

To connect a camcorder or video game (page 23, 31).

Connects to the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration functi on (page

27).

(page 68).

Page 7

About the indicators on the display

2143567 89

Getting Started

SP A

DIGITAL EX

LFE

L C R

SL S SR

;

SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24

SP B

;

PRO LOGIC IIx

qdqf

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C SP A/SP B Lights up according to the

D ;DIGITAL

(EX)

selection is set to “YES” (page

37) and the audio signal is output from the SUB W OOFER jack.

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

speaker system used. However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if a headphone is connected.

Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. “; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are decoded.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 60).

DTS-ES

NEO:6 D.RANGE

STEREO MONO

RDS

MEMORY

A.DIRECT

qs qa

Name Function

E ;PRO

LOGIC (II)/ (IIx)

F DTS (-ES)/

(96/24)

G NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/ Game decoder is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ Music/Game decoder is activated. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” (page

37) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Lights up when DTS signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 60).

Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 48).

continued

Page 8

Name Function

H MEMORY Lights up when a memory

I A.DIRECT Lights up when ANALOG

J Preset

station indicators

K Tuner

indicators

L D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

M COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

N OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

O SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer

function, such as Preset Memory (page 57), etc., is activated.

DIRECT is selected (page 52).

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 56.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 53), etc.

Note

“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only.

compression is activated (page

35).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” (page 60).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT IN” (page 60).

is activated (page 63).

Name Function

P Playback

channel

indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by

6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel : When surround speaker is set to “NO” (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

Page 9

Rear panel

5 6

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

SA-CD/CD

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA

AM ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

OUT ININ

AUDIO IN

MD/TAPE

DVD

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud sound (page 20,

22).

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK

–

C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

AUDIO IN/ OUT jack

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack

D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/ OUT jack

VIDEO IN/ OUT jack*

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17).

Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16).

Connects the video and audio jacks of a VCR or a DVD player (page 19, 20, 21, 22, 23).

continued

Page 10

E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green

Blue

Red

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jack*

Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 19, 21, 22).

F SPEAKER section

Connects to speakers (page 14).

Connects to sub woofer (page 14).

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor (page 19).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 64).

AV ?/1

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

2CH A.F.D.

ws wa

123

>10/

CLEAR

qk qj

qg qf

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

AUTO

?/1

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

HmM

?/1

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

(on/standby) switch TV ?/1, ?/1

(on/standby) switch

8 9

Name Function

A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video compo nents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 64). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

Page 11

Name Function

B TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at

?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or

C AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

D MOVIE,

MUSIC

E DUAL MONO Press to select the language

F FM MODE Press to select FM monaural

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD

H DVD MENU Press to display the menu of

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J MUTING Press to mute the sound. K TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

the same time to turn the TV on or off.

off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 ( A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

the receiver. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC).

you want during digital broadcast.

or stereo reception.

mode.

player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (M) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level.

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

Name Function

L ./> Press to skip tracks of the CD

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M Press to

X Press to pause playback or

x Press to stop playback of the

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

M TV Press TV and the button you

N MENU Press to display the menus of

O RETURN/

EXIT O

player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR or DVD player.

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the DVD player.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, CD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

want at the same time to activate the buttons with orange printing.

the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tu ner is displayed on the TV screen.

continued

Getting Started

Page 12

Name Function

P Control

buttons

Q DISPLAY Press to select information

R TOOLS Press to display options

S -/-- Press -/-- and TV (M) at the

>10/

CLEAR Press to

T Numeric

buttons (number 5

U A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. V 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

After pressing AMP MENU (C), DVD MENU (H), or MENU (N), press the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button to enter the selection.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck.

applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), re corder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles).

same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

– clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous

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

Press to – preset/tune to preset

)

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels.

mode.

Name Function

W Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

X TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

Y AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

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 as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 64.

Button Assigned Sony

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

VIDEO 3 Not assigned

DVD DVD player

MD/TAPE MD deck

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

TUNER Built-in tuner

component

player

(M) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

Calibration function.

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.

Page 13

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer).

Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system

Getting Started

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) (see “Using the surround back decoding mode” on page 40).

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) GSub woofer

Example of a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker GSub woofer

Tip

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

Page 14

2: Connecting speakers

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

SURROUND

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK

–

CENTER

SPEAKERS FRONT B

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT B

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

AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker GSub woofer

BAED

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “6: Selecting the speaker system” (page 26).

When you connect a sub woofer 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 sub woofer, then sound may not be output.

Page 15

3a: Connecting the audio components

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

24).

Component to be connected

Component With Page

Super Audio CD player/CD player

MD deck/Tape deck

Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This

Multi-channel audio

output

Analog audio output

only

Analog audio output

only

connection is used to output audio decoded by the component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.

Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.

Audio input/output jack to be connected

The sound quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to the jacks of your components.

Digital

Analog

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

High quality sound

Page 16

Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CH IN 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.

Note

When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

DVD

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

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Page 17

Connecting components with analog audio jacks

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

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

A Audio cord (not supplied)

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

MD deck/ Tape deck

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Page 18

3b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

24).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV monitor 19

DVD player/DVD recorder 20

Satellite tuner 22

VCR 23

Camcorder, video game, etc. 23

Video input/output jack to be connected

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

TV monitor, etc.

INPUT jack

Receiver MONITOR

OUT jack

Receiver INPUT

Video component

OUTPUT jack

jack

COMPONENT VIDEO

High quality image

VIDEO

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

Reassigning video input signals to another input

Component video input signals can be reassigned to another input (page 61).

Page 19

Hooking up a TV monitor

The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

Tip

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.

TV monitor

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

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

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Page 20

Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

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

1 Connecting audio

Notes

• 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.

• 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.

DVD play er

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

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

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD recorder

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

FRONT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB/C

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Page 21

2 Connecting video

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

B/CB

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Getting Started

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

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 64).

DVD recorder

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 62).

Page 22

Hooking up a satellite tuner

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

Satellite tuner

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.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

BCD

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

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

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

–

Page 23

Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

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

Getting Started

VCR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT ININ

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

DVD

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Camcorder/

video game

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

(Front panel)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK

–

CENTER

–

Page 24

4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

OUT ININ

AUDIO IN

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

DVD

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

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.

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

Page 25

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120V

220V

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

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

?/1

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Getting Started

240V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

CENTER

–

SURROUND BACK

–

FRONT A

Note

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

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

To the wall outlet

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the display alternately.

3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED” appears. The following items are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO and SYSTEM menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Page 26

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU005 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

6: Selecting the speaker system

You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

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 alkaline 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.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

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

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

To select Light up

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

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

To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the display do not light up.

SP A

SP B

SP A and SP B

Page 27

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position.

You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 30).

Before you perform Auto Calibration

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Tips

• You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position.

• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers.

• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement.

Performing Auto Calibration

?/1

AUTO

CAL

Input

button s

Control

button

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SA-CD/CD

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

MASTER VOL

?/1

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

?/1 switch

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

Getting Started

1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2

optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening position.

3 Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

Press AUTO CAL.

The follwing appears on the display. A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]

continued

Page 28

The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

Speaker level MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

Speaker distance MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered.

Notes

• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be maintained.

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when headphone is connected.

• The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete.

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts: – Stand some distance from the speakers and the

listening position to avoid measurement failure. This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING. – Change the volume level. – Press AUTO CAL again.

Error and warning codes

Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1 Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error.

For details, see “Error code and remedies” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 27).

Error code and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 20 Front speakers

ERROR 21 Only one

ERROR 23 Surround back

t PUSH t blank display

Explanation Remedies

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

are not detected or only one front speaker is detected.

surround speaker is detected.

speaker is detected but surround speakers are not connected.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

Check the front speaker connection.

Check the surround speaker connection.

Be sure to connect the surround speakers.

Page 29

Warning codes

During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows:

Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)

t PUSH t blank

display t ENTER

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. You can also change the settings manually.

To change the settings manually

1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning code and solution” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 27).

Warning code and solution

Warning code

WARN. 40 The environment

WARN. 60 The front speaker

WARN. 62 The center speaker

WARN. 63 The surround left

WARN. 64 The surround right

WARN. 65 The surround back

WARN. 70 The front speaker

WARN. 72 The center speaker

WARN. 73 The surround left

WARN. 74 The surround right

WARN. 75 The surround back

For details, refer “Front speaker distance” (page 44).

For details, refer “Center speaker distance” (page 44).

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 45).

For details, refer “Surround right speaker distance” (page 45).

For details, refer “Surround back speaker distance” (page 45).

Explanation Solution

is noisy.

balance is out of range.

level is out of range.

speaker level is out of range.

distance is out of range.

speaker distance is out of range.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Reposition your front speakers.

Reposition your center speaker.

Reposition your surround left speaker.

Reposition your surround right speaker.

Reposition your surround back speaker.

Reposition your front speakers.

Reposition your center speaker.

Reposition your surround left speaker.

Reposition your surround right speaker.

Reposition your surround back speaker.

Getting Started

Page 30

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

MASTER VOL +/–

2-5

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

5 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub woofer

6 Adjust the speaker levels and

balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 38).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

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

7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

The test tone turns off.

Note

The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is selected.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

3 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

4 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

Page 31

Playback

Selecting a component

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

Press the input button to select a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. To select a component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack, press MULTI CH IN on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

MUTING

Selected input [Display]

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or

Components that can be played back

VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

VIDEO 2]

VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3]

Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jack

DVD [DVD]

MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE]

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/ TAPE j a c k

SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD]

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

TUNER

Built-in radio tuner

[FM or AM band]

MULTI CH IN [MULTI IN*]

Component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack

*When headphone is connected, “HP MULTI”

appears on the display.

Note

The surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is selected.

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.

Playback

To mute the sound

Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Page 32

Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER

AMP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH + PRESET +

2 3

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Notes

• 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.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 49 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 47 for details.

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA-CD/CD.

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

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

Page 33

Watching a DVD

?/1

TV/VIDEO

AUTO

?/1

SLEEP

CAL

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

123

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

>10/

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

TV CH +

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

PRESET +

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

2 3

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

MEMORY/

TUNING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

ENTER

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MODE

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Playback

Notes

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you cannot listen to 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 via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

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

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to page 49 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD.

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

5 Set up the DVD player.

Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

6 Playback the disc. 7 Adjust to a suitable volume. 8 After you have finished watching the DVD,

eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player.

Page 34

Amplifier Operations

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

Navigating through menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2-6

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

6 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the menu you want.

3 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

Page 35

Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 34.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL (38) [1-LEVEL]

TONE (39) [2-TONE]

SUR (39) [3-SUR]

Parameters [Display]

Test tone

Front speaker balance

[T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level [CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level [SR LVL]

Surround back speaker level [SB LVL]

Sub woofer level [SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE]

Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL]

Sound field selection

[S.F. SELCT]

Surround back decoding modea) [SB DEC]

Effect level

[EFFECT] EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

Settings Initial

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB (1 dB step)

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB (1 dB step)

SB –10 dB to SB +10 dB (1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD, COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step)

2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6 CIN, NEO6 MUS, MULTI ST., C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

SB OFF, SB AUTO, SB ON SB AUTO

EFCT. MAX

setting

BALANCE

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R 0 dB

SB 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

2CH ST. for: TUNER, SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE; A.F.D. AUTO for: DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3

EFCT. STD

Amplifier Operations

continued

Page 36

Menu [Display]

TUNER (41) [4-TUNER]

AUDIO (41) [5-AUDIO]

VIDEO (42) [6-VIDEO]

Parameters [Display]

FM station receiving mode [FM MODE]

Naming preset stations

[NAME IN]

Digital audio input decoding

[DEC. PRI.]

priority

Digital broadcast language

selection

A/V Sync

Naming inputs

Component video assign

[DUAL]

[A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N A.V.SYNC. N

[NAME IN]

[COMP. V. A.]

Naming inputs

[NAME IN]

Settings Initial

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S

DVD–VD1, DVD–VD3, DVD–DVD, DVD–MD, DVD–CD, VD2–VD1, VD2–VD2, VD2–VD3, VD2–MD, VD2–CD

setting

for: VIDEO 1, 2; DEC. PCM for: DVD

DUAL M

DVD–DVD for: DVD; VD2–VD2 for: VIDEO 2

Page 37

Menu [Display]

SYSTEM (43) [7-SYSTEM]

Parameters [Display]

Sub woofer

[SW SPK]

Front speakers

Settings Initial

setting

YES, NO YES

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

[FRT SPK]

Center speakers

LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE

[CNT SPK]

Surround speakers

LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE

[SUR SPK]

Surround back speaker

YES, NO YES

[SB SPK]

Front speaker distance [FRT DIST.]

a)b)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m (DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft.)

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

a)b)

DIST. xx m (ft.) between front speaker distance

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

and 1.5 m (5 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

Surround left speaker

a)b)

distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker

a)b)

distance [SR DIST.]

Surround back speaker

a)b)

distance [SB DIST.]

Surround speaker position [SUR POS.]

Speaker crossover frequency

DIST. xx m (ft.) between front speaker distance and 4.5 m (15 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO, BEHD/HI

CRS > 40 Hz to CRS > 160 Hz CRS > 100 Hz

DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.)

SIDE/LO

[CRS. FREQ]

Brightness of the display

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim

[DIMMER]

A. CAL (47) [8-A. CAL]

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

The default setting for models of area code U, CA is “ft.” and for models of other area code is “m”.

Auto Calibration [AUTO CAL.]

A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO A.CAL NO

Amplifier Operations

Page 38

Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 30).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x D. RANGE (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.

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light comp ression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SB LVL (Surround back speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

Page 39

Adjusting the tone

Settings for the surround

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

47).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.

x SB DEC (Surround back

decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode” (page 40).

Amplifier Operations

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP THEA” sound field.

•EFCT. MIN The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX The surround effect is maximum.

Page 40

Using the surround back decoding mode

(SUR BACK DECODING)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 39).

Types of the surround back decoding functions

x SB AUTO

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decoding is performed on the surround back signal.

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 5.1 —

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

, the appropriate

channel

5.1 —

6.1 Matrix decoder that

6.1 DTS Matrix decoding

6.1 DTS Discrete

Surround back decoding

conforms to Dolby Digital EX

decoding

x SB ON

To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1.

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder that

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

channel

6.1 Matrix decoder that

, Dolby Digital

Surround back decoding

conforms to Dolby Digital EX

x SB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software such as DVDs.

A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.

Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.

Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

Notes

• There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON”.

• You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected. However, this function is canceled when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected.

Page 41

Settings for the tuner

Settings for the audio

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

•FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo.

• FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

x NAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For details, see “Naming preset stations” (page

58).

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

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

•DEC. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format. In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

Amplifier Operations

continued

Page 42

x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

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

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

•DUAL M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output.

•DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.

x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)

• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized.

• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound

field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.

• This parameter is not valid when

– PCM 96 kHz, DTS 96/24 or DTS 2048 signals

are input.

– the receiver performing DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

decoding.

– MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT function

is selected.

Settings for the video

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

VIDEO menu parameters

x COMP. V. A. (Component video

assign)

Lets you reassign the component video input to another input. For details, see “Watching component images from other inputs” on page

61.

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 62).

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 62).

Page 43

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35).

SYSTEM menu parameters

The default setting for models of area code U, CA is “ft.” and for models of other area code is “m”.

x SW SPK (Sub woofer)

•YES If you have connected a sub woofer, select “YES”.

•NO If you have not connected a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

Tip

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

x FRT SPK (Front speakers)

•LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

x CNT SPK (Center speaker)

• LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.

• NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.

Amplifier Operations

continued

Page 44

x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)

The surround back speaker will be set to the same setting.

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

•NO If you have not connected surround speakers, select “NO”.

x SB SPK (Surround back

speaker)

When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speaker is also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.

•YES If you have connected a surround back speaker, select “YES”.

•NO If you have not connected a surround back speaker, select “NO”.

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the tone to boost the bass levels. For details, see page 35.

x FRT DIST. (Front speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers.

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B).

Page 45

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C).

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker. Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D).

x SB DIST. (Surround back

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (E).

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meter (5 feet) closer from the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than

4.5 meter (15 feet) closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2 meter (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

Amplifier Operations

x SUR POS.

(Surround speaker position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 50). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 37).

continued

Page 46

•SIDE/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

•SIDE/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

• BEHD/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation o f the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects become unclear unless set to “SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are located to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

x CRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover

frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only available when at least one speaker is set to “SMALL” and the corresponding speaker indicator flashes on the display.

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Page 47

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 27).

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

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.

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D.

123

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page

48).

DUAL MONO

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

Page 48

Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic IIPRO LOGIC II MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Neo:6 Neo:6 Cinema

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

A.F.D. mode [Display]

A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO]

[DOLBY PL]

[PLII MV]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS]

PRO LOGIC II GAME [PLII GM]

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE [PLIIX MV]

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC [PLIIX MS]

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME [PLIIX GM]

[NEO6 CIN]

Neo:6 Music [NEO6 MUS]

[MULTI ST.]

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mod e

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

6 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode

(Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from

Effect

Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.

source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

decoding. This setting is ideal for game softwares.

decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 6.1 movie channels.

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

decoding.

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

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

Page 49

If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.

Notes

• This function does not work when MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is selected.

• DTS Neo:6 does not work for DTS 2CH audio, the sound is played as 2 channel.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Tip

When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.

Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 50).

MUSIC

MOVIE

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

Page 50

Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

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

Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH

Sound field [Display]

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B]

CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C]

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR]

HEADPHONE MULTI [HP MULTI]

HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]

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.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when 2 channel mode (page 52)/A.F.D. mode (page 48) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when MULTI CH IN is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CH IN jacks.

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

Page 51

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found

in theaters. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

• This function does not work in the following cases: – MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is

selected.

– For signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 48 kHz.

• The surround back decoding mode does not function when a sound field for movie or music is selected (page 40).

• When one of the following sound fields is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”. – HALL –JAZZ – CONCERT

Tip

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

• : Dolby Digital discs

• : Dolby Surround encoded programs

• : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Page 52

Using only the front

Listening to the sound

speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH

Press 2CH.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channe l stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 48).

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL MONO

without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to two channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input you want to listen to in analog audio.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2 Press DIRECT on the receiver.

The analog audio is output.

Note

When headphone is connected, “HP DIR” appears on the display.

Page 53

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

1,2

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

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 24).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3.

Area code FM AM

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

CEL, CEK, AU, TW, KR, TH6, SP

E2 50 kHz 9 kHz*

AR 50 kHz 10 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 73).

50 kHz 9 kHz

Tuner Operations

Page 54

Automatic tuning

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

REPLAY ADVANCE

HmM

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

FM MODE

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the display do not light up.

Direct tuning

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

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

2 4

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

Using the controls on the receiver

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM

or AM band.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“AUTO T.” .

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

Page 55

4 Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.

Storing FM stations automatically

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 56). Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B /A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

Tuner Operations

continued

Page 56

2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER

and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the ones with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 59. Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations. When this process is finished, “FINISH” appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” (page 57).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL MONO

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

MUTING

TOOLSDISPLAY

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

3,5

TUNING +/–

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 54) or Direct Tuning (page 54).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 54).

Page 57

3 Press MEMORY.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4 Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

You can also press TUNING + or TUNING – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.

5 Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press MEMORY, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

Numeric button s

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

ENTER

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

01 02 03 04 05 27...

Tuner Operations

30 29 28

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

Using the controls on the receiver

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM

or AM band.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“PRESET T.”.

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly

to select the preset station you want.

Page 58

Naming preset stations

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

TUNER

AMP MENU

3 1

4-7

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT MENU

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY DVD MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLSDISPLAY

MASTER VOL

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 57).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “4TUNER”.

7 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” below.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

To create an index name

1 Use control button V/v/B/b to create an

index name. Press control button V/v to select a character, then press control button B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press control button B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press control button V/v to select the correct character.

Tip

You can select the character type as follows by pressing control button V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

2 Press the control button.

The entered name is registered.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

When you name an RDS station and tune in that station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the Program Service name. The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name.)

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

6 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.

Page 59

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 54), automatic tuning (page 54), or preset tuning (page 57).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication indication

t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied

Type of program being broadcast.

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears on the display.

t Radio Text

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs offering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

Description

current news

a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, such as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

Tuner Operations

continued

Page 60

Program type indication

VARIED Other types of programs such as

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

CLASSICS Performances of major

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

LEISURE Programs on recreational

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Description

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

music

orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

etc.

things that affect them

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

music of the country or region

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE)

You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

• COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

•OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

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

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.

Page 61

Watching component images from other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)

You can reassign a component video input to another input.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”.

3 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “C O M P. V. A .” .

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

6 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the component video input you want to reassign (for example, DVD).

7 Press the control button or

control button b to enter your selection.

8 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the input you want the component video input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, VIDEO 1).

In this case, select “DVD–VD1”.

9 Press the control button to

enter the setting.

When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks will be a component image. The input you can reassign to varies for each component video input. For details, see “Assignable inputs for component video input” below.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

Assignable inputs for component video input

Component video input

DVD VIDEO 1 DVD–VD1

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VD2–VD1

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.

• You cannot use the component video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input.

Assignable inputs

VIDEO 3 DVD–VD3

DVD DVD–DVD

MD/TAPE DVD–MD

SA-CD/CD DVD–CD

VIDEO 2 VD2–VD2

VIDEO 3 VD2–VD3

MD/TAPE VD2–MD

SA-CD/CD VD2–CD

Display

Other Operations

Page 62

Naming inputs

Changing the display

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

1 Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an index name for.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

3 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select either “5-AUDIO” or “6-VIDEO”.

4 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

5 Press control button V/v to

select “NAME IN”.

6 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 58).

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM band

Index name of the inputa) t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station

name

t Frequency t Program Type

indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 58, 62). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

During RDS reception only (models of area code CEL, CEK only) (page 59).

t Radio Text indicationb) t

Page 63

Using the Sleep Timer

Recording using the

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

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

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

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00

t OFF

When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.

Tip

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

receiver

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

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

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select 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.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level.

Other Operations

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the analog OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Page 64

Recording onto a recording media

Using the Remote

You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the recording component (VIDEO 1) for recording.

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the source.

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Changing button assignments

You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Press VIDEO 1.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

Example: Press 4. Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control the DVD recorder.

Page 65

Categories and the corresponding buttons

Categories Press

VCR (command mode VTR 3)

VCR (command mode VTR 2)

DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)

DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)

CD player 5

MD deck 6

Tap e d e c k B 7

Tuner (this receiver) 8

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively.

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

To clear all remote button assignments

Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL – at the same time. The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Additional Information

Glossary

x Component video

A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color coded green, blue and red.

x Composite video

A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together.

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

Using the Remote/Additional Information

x Dolby Digital Surround EX

Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1ch. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.

continued

Page 66

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.

x Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Technology for 7.1ch (or 6.1ch) playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5.1ch Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS 96/24

A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest possible for DVD-video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software.

x DTS-ES

Format for 6.1ch playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete

6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” which matrixes surround back channel into LS and RS channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks.

x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.

x DTS Neo:6

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio for 6.1ch playback. There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference, CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music.

x DTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.

Page 67

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

Page 68

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.

There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/ A+B) is not set to “OFF”.

• Check that headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected input (page 60).

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected.

There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 60). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack.

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu.

Page 69

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 m (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 50).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 30).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 37).

• Make sure the surround back speaker is set to “YES” (page 37).

There is no sound from the surround back speaker.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page

35).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component using the input buttons.

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Additional Information

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer.

• Make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES” (page 37).

• There is no sound from the sub woofer depending on the sound field.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

To ground

Ground wire (not supplied)

continued

Page 70

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval

correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 56).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver

so that the frequency appears on the display.

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.*

• Contact the radio station and find out

whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

• Select the appropriate input using the input

buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Assign the component video input

correctly.

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue.

• Check that the playback component is connected to a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver.

• Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format.

• Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to multi channel sound.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 28) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 36).

Page 71

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 25). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 25

Customized sound fields page 53

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than

0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

Models of area code U, CA Stereo Power Output

1)2)

Output 8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

Models of area code CEL, CEK, E2, TW, AU Stereo Power Output

1)2)

Output 8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

, Reference Power

100 W + 100 W, 110 W/ch

110 W + 110 W, 120 W/ch

125 W + 125 W, 150 W/ch

, Reference Power

85 W + 85 W, 110 W/ch

100 W + 100 W, 120 W/ch

125 W + 125 W, 150 W/ch

Additional Information

Models of area code SP Stereo Power Output

1)2)

Output 8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

, Reference Power

70 W + 70 W, 90 W/ch

80 W + 80 W, 100 W/ch

100 W + 100 W, 125 W/ch

continued

Page 72

Models of area code AR, KR Stereo Power Output

1)2)

Output

, Reference Power

8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

85 W + 85 W 70 W + 70 W

, 110 W/ch

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

100 W + 100 W 90 W + 90 W

, 120 W/ch

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

125 W + 125 W 110 W + 110 W

150 W/ch

Models of area code TH6

Stereo Power Output

1)2)

Output

, Reference Power

8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

70 W + 70 W 60 W + 60 W

, 90 W/ch

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

80 W + 80 W 70 W + 70 W

, 100 W/ch

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

100 W + 100 W 90 W + 90 W

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK, AR, KR, TH6, SP

E2, AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

Reference power output for front, center, surround and surround back. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

AR, KR, TH6 220 V AC, 50 Hz

230 V AC, 50 Hz

, 125 W/ch

Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and tone bypassed)

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/

50 kohms

S/N

: 96 dB

(A, 500 mV

)

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (

Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs (Analog)

AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Ton e

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed).

Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N

Mono/Stereo 76 dB/70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono/Stereo 0.3%/0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

Page 73

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

U, CA 530 –

E2 530 –

CEL, CEK, AU, TW, KR, TH6, SP

AR 530 –

1,710 kHz

1,610 kHz

– 531 –

1,610 kHz

531 – 1,710 kHz

531 – 1,602 kHz

1,602 kHz

–

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)

You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms P

B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms P

R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

AR, KR, TH6 220 – 230 V AC,

E2 120/220/240 V AC,

TW 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz

SP 230 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, AR, E2

TH6, SP 200 W

CA 300 VA

TW 500 W

220 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.2 W

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

430 × 157.5 × 316 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

Additional Information

For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Page 74

Index

Numerics

2 channel 52 2CH STEREO 52

5.1 channel 13

6.1 channel 13

AUTO CALIBRATION 27 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 47

AUTOBETICAL 55

CD player

connecting 15 playback 32

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGN 61

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 51 Dolby Digital 65 DTS 66 DVD player

hooking up 18 playback 33

DVD recorder

hooking up 18

Error messages 70

Initial setup 25 INPUT MODE 60

MD deck

connecting 15

A. CAL 47 AUD IO 41 LEVEL 38 SUR 39 SYSTEM 43 TONE 39 TUNER 41 VIDEO 42

Muting 31

Naming 58, 62

RDS 59 Recording

onto a MiniDisc or audio

tape 63

onto a recording media

Satellite tuner

hooking up 18

Selecting

component 31 sound field 49 speaker system 26

Sleep Timer 63 Sound fields

resetting 53 selecting 49

Speakers

connecting 14

Super Audio CD player

connecting 15 playback 32

SUR BACK DECODING

Tape deck

connecting 15

TEST TONE 30 Tuner

connecting 24

Tuning

automatically 54 directly 54 to preset stations 57

hooking up 18

VCR

hooking up 18

Video game

hooking up 18

Page 75

Page 76

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Sony STR-DG500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3a: Connecting the audio components

3b: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the antennas

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

6: Selecting the speaker system

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening/Watching a component

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Other Operations

Naming inputs

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

Additional Information

Glossary

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index