Sony STR-DG520 Operating Instruction

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Multi Channel AV Receiver

3-284-083-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DG520

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Owner’s Record

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

M o d e l N o . ______________________________________________________ S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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

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

For customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

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

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for p roper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

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.

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG520. 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 U 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).

MONITOR OUT

B/CB

PR/C

VIDEO

SURROUND CENTER

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

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, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

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

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

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

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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 ........16

4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............24

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

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................26

Playback

Selecting a component.................................28

Listening/Watching a component ................29

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................31

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............34

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............35

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................35

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........36

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........36

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...37

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 46

Presetting radio stations.............................. 47

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 50

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) ............................................ 50

Naming inputs............................................. 52

Changing the display .................................. 53

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 53

Recording using the receiver....................... 54

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments..................... 54

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 55

Precautions.................................................. 57

Troubleshooting .......................................... 58

Specifications.............................................. 61

Index ........................................................... 63

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......40

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....42

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)......................................44

Listening to the sound without any

adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........45

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings....................................................45

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

?/1

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

MEMORY/

TUNING

PHONES

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 29, 30, 45,

ENTER

MODE

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

Name Function

G MASTER

VOLUM E

62).

B SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

Press to turn the speaker system on or off (page 14).

H MUTING Press to turn off the sound

C Display The current status of the

selected component or a list

D Remote

sensor

E DISPLAY Press to select information

of selectable items appears here (page 7).

Receives signals from remote commander.

I ANALOG

DIRECT

J INPUT

SELECTOR

displayed on the display (page 53).

F INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode

when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 50).

K 2CH Press to select a sound field

A.F.D.

MOVIE

INPUT SELECTOR

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29,

30).

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page 28).

Press to listen to high quality analog sound (page 45).

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 28, 29, 30, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 52,

54).

(page 40).

MUSIC

ANALOG DIRECT

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

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Name Function

L MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING MODE

TUNING +/–

M PHONES jack Connects to headphones

Press to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 46).

(page 58).

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About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5 6 87

Getting Started

LFE

LCR

SL S SR

;

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C ; D Lights up when the receiver is

D ; PL/

; PLII

selection is set to “YES” (page

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

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

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 50).

“; PL” lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PLII” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 33) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.

;

PLII

PL OPT DTS MEMORY ST

;

Name Function

E OPT Lights up when BD input is

F DTS Lights up when the receiver is

G MEMORY Lights up when a memory

H Tune r

indicators

I Preset

station indicators

J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

selected. However, “UNLOCK” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. “OPT” also lights up when SAT input is selected if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack.

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 50).

function, such as Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is activated.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 46), etc.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47.

compression is activated (page

32).

MONOD.RANGECOAXHDMI

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continued

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Name Function

K COAX Lights up when DVD input is

L HDMI Lights up when the receiver

M Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

selected. However, “UNLOCK” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.

recognizes a component connected via a HDMI IN jack (page 17).

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)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 33) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LCR

SL SR

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Rear panel

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

SAT IN

47 6 5

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks

COAXIAL IN jack

HDMI IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 17, 20, 22).

Connects to a DVD player or a Blu-ray disc player. The image and the sound are output to a TV (page 17).

B COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green (Y)

Blue (P

B/CB)

Red (P

R/CR)

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks*

Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image ( page 19, 20, 22).

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND CENTER

B/CB

PR/C

SPEAKERS

FRONT

C SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 14).

D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

Connects to video and audio jacks of a VCR, a DVD player, etc. (page 19–23).

E AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN jacks

Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 15).

Black

AUDIO OUT jack

Connects to a sub woofer (page 14).

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F ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

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

Connects to t he AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 24).

G DMPORT

DMPORT jack

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 17, 19).

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 51).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 54).

RM-AAU020

5 6 7

8 9 q;

ql qk

qg qf

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

FM MODE

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Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

D 2CH Press to select a sound field.

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

E DVD/BD

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video c omponents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 54). 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 (C).

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

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. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 54.

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to perform menu operations.

using a multi-disc changer.

mode.

Name Function

H AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

I MEMORY Press to store a station.

ENTER Press to enter the value after

J MUTING Press to turn off the sound

K TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

L ./>

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M

a)b)

the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to perform

menu operations.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner.

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press MUTING and TV (M) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

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.

Press to skip a track of the CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Getting Started

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Name Function

FM MODE Press to select the FM

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/HOME Press to display the menu of

O RETURN/

EXIT O

Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

monaural or stereo reception.

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, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. Press MENU/HOME and TV (M) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) 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, satellite tu ner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (M) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Name Function

V/v/B/b

Q DISPLAY Press to select information

R TOOLS/

OPTIONS

S -/-- Press to select the channel

>10/

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

After pressing DVD/BD MENU (E), AMP MENU (H) or MENU/HOME (N), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (M) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV.

entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR. Press -/-- and TV (M) at the 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 or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

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Name Function

T Numeric

buttons (number 5

U TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (M)

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

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

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

)

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 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.

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.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one sub woofer). 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 (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSub woofer

Getting Started

Tip

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

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2: Connecting speakers

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

/32 in.

(10 mm)

CBE

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

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSub woofer*

* 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.

Note

You can turn on or off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) button (page 5).

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3a: Connecting the audio components

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player. After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 16) or “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 24).

Super Audio CD player/CD player

the AC power cord (mains lead).

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

SAT VIDEO

A Audio cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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3b: Connecting the video components

How to connect your components

This section describes how to connect your video 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 connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 24).

Component to be connected

Component Page

With HDMI jack 17

TV 19

DVD player/DVD recorder 20

Satellite tuner/Set-top box 22

VCR 23

Video input/output jacks 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.

PB/C

HDMI

PR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO

Digital Analog

High quality image

VIDEO

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Getting Started

Audio

signals

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT IN

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DVD player

Audio/video

signals

ANTENNA

DC5V

0.7A MAX

SA-CD/CDINTV

Audio

signals

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

Blu-ray disc player TV, etc.

Audio/video

signals

Audio/video

signals

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

C Optical digital cord (not supplied)

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Notes on HDMI connections

• The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. To output the sound from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to – connect the digital audio jacks on the

playback component to the receiver.

– turn off TV’s volume or activate the TV’s

muting function.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output.

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

• Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components.

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

Notes

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and

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

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

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Connecting a TV

The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Audio signals Video signals

AB C

Note

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

Tips

• You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector.

• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: – connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the

TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver.

– turn off TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting

function.

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

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

SAT IN DVD IN

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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Connecting 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 cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connecting a DVD player

DVD player

Audio signals Video signals

AB C

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.

• As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the receiver. To output sound from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.

Tip

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

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

SAT IN

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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Connecting a DVD recorder

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

DVD recorder

Getting Started

Video signals Audio signals

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

DVD

HDMI

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

SAT IN

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SAT

A Video cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Be sure to change the factory setting of th e VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 54).

• You can also rename the VIDEO input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 52).

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Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

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

Tip

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

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Satellite tuner/set-top box

Audio signals Video signals

AB C D

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV VIDEO

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

SAT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

SUB WOOFER

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

AUDIO

OUT

SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Video signals Audio signals

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Getting Started

VCR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

SAT

A Video cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

DVD IN BD IN OUT

HDMI

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

SUB WOOFER

SAT IN

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

DVD IN BD IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUB WOOFER

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

DVD IN MONITOR OUT

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

B/CB

PR/C

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

Getting Started

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the speaker terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

AC power cord (mains lead)

FRONT

To the wall outlet

1,2

?/1

SPEAKERS (ON/OFF)

MEMORY/

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

ENTER

PHONES

MODE

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG DIRECT

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. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

MUTING

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU020 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

6: 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.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 54).

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.

2-5

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

0/10

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

Input buttons

MASTER VOL +/–

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

menu.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

4 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

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5 Press 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 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 34).

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 is shown on the display during adjustment.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

You can also press any input buttons. The test tone turns off.

Getting Started

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely.

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

Note

The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is selected.

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Playback

Selecting a component

TV INPUT

SLEEP DMPORT

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

0/10

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.

MENU/HOME

Selected input [Display]

VIDEO [VIDEO]

BD [BD]

DVD [DVD]

Components that can be played back

VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO jack

Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack

DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack

SAT [SAT]

TV [TV]

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

Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the SAT jack

TV, etc., connected to the TV jack

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

TUNER

Built-in radio tuner

[FM or AM band]

DMPORT [DMPORT]

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack

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.

To activate the muting function

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.

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

TV INPUT

?/1

SLEEP DMPORT

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

MEMORY AMP MENU

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

MENU/HOME

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

2 3

DVD/BD MENU

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

FM MODE

?/1

SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

PHONES

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

MODE

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

ANALOG DIRECT

Playback

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

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.

Tip

You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 40 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

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 Play back 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.

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Watching a DVD /Blu-ray disc

TV INPUT

?/1

SLEEP DMPORT

?/1

DVD/BD

D.TUNING

MASTER VOL

PRESET +

FM MODE

2 3

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

PHONES

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

MEMORY AMP MENU

0/10

ENTER

CLEAR

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

MENU/HOME

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –TVTUNING +

HmM

ANALOG DIRECT

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MEMORY/

TUNING

ENTER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MODE

Notes

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

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

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

– Be sure the digital audio

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

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 40 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

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

disc player.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD or BD.

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

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed.

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

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

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Amplifier Operations

To return to the previous display

Press B.

Navigating through menus

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

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

2-6

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MENU/HOME

REPLAY ADVANCE

TV CH +

PRESET +

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

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.

Amplifier Operations

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 31.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 34)

TONE [2-TONE] (page 35)

SUR [3-SUR] (page 35)

TUNER [4-TUNER] (page 36)

Parameters [Display]

Test tone

Front speaker balance

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

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level [CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level [SR 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]

Effect level

[EFFECT] EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

FM station receiving mode [FM MODE]

Naming preset stations [NAME IN]

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)

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)

For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 40).

EFCT. MAX

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

For details, see “Naming preset stations” (page 49).

setting

BALANCE

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

A.F.D. AUTO for: VIDEO, BD, DVD, SAT; 2CH ST. for: TV, SA-CD/ CD, TUNER, DMPORT

EFCT. STD

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Menu [Display]

AUDIO [5-AUDIO]

Parameters [Display]

Digital audio input decoding

[DEC. PRI.]

priority

(page 36)

Digital broadcast language

SYSTEM [6-SYSTEM]

selection

Synchronizes audio and video output

Naming inputs

Sub woofer [SW SPK]

[DUAL]

[A.V. SYNC.]

[NAME IN] For details, see “Naming inputs”

(page 37)

Front speakers

[FRT SPK]

Center speakers

[CNT SPK]

Surround speakers

[SUR SPK]

Front speaker distance

[FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker

distance [SR DIST.]

Surround speaker position [SUR POS.]

Speaker crossover frequency [CRS. FREQ]

Brightness of the display [DIMMER]

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

Settings Initial

setting

DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO

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

A.V.SYNC. N, A.V.SYNC. Y A.V.SYNC. N

(page 52).

YES, NO YES

SMALL, LARGE LARGE

NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. step)

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

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

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

DUAL M

Amplifier Operations

DIST. 10 ft.

SIDE/LO

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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 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

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 “6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 26).

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 compression. 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 SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

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Adjusting the tone

(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 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

Settings for the surround 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 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

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

40).

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.

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.

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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 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

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

49).

(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 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

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. 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”.

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

Note

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

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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. (Synchronizes audio

and video output)

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

• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 60 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma TV 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

– signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

– ANALOG DIRECT function is selected.

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 “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus” (page 32).

SYSTEM menu parameters

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.

Amplifier Operations

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 52).

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x FRT SPK (Front speakers)

•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 and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

• 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”.

x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)

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

• 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”.

x CNT SPK (Center speaker)

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

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.

• 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”.

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 32.

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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 to the closest speaker.

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 43). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 33).

A A

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.

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speaker.

Amplifier Operations

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

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

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

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

continued

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Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Ci nema 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.

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.

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

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 41).

DVD/BD

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.

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Types of A.F.D. mode

A.F.D. mode [Display]

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

PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL]

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS]

MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.]

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This

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

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.

Note

This function does not work when – ANALOG DIRECT is selected. – signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

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.

in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

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.

setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

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

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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.

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

123

D.SKIP

MUSIC

MOVIE

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 43).

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

Music PORTABLE AUDIO

Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH

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

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]

ENHANCER [PORTABLE]

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

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

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR]

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

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2 channel mode (page 44)/A.F.D. mode (page 41) 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 headphones when a sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

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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 when: – ANALOG DIRECT is selected. – signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

• When one of the sound fields for music 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. – the front and surround speakers are set to

“SMALL”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – the portable audio is selected.

Tips

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

• Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 55).

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”.

Using only the front 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.

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

2CH

Press 2CH.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 41).

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

123

D.SKIP

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Listening to the sound 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.

?/1

SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

MEMORY/

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

ENTER

PHONES

MODE

Sound field button s

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

ANALOG DIRECT

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

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.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

1,2

?/1

SPEAKERS

(ON/OFF)

MEMORY/

TUNING

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

ENTER

PHONES

MODE

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG

MUTING

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.

Enjoying Surround Sound

2 Press ANALOG DIRECT on the

receiver.

The analog audio is output.

To cancel ANALOG DIRECT

Press ANALOG DIRECT on the receiver again. You can also press any sound field buttons.

Note

When headphones are connected, “HP DIR” appears on the display.

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Tuner Operations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

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 (aerials) 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*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 62).

Automatic tuning

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY AMP MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

DVD/BD

D.TUNING

MASTER VOL

D.SKIP

TV VOL

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 –.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” 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 does not light up.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

REPLAY ADVANCE

PRESET –

TUNING –

MENU/HOME

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

FM MODE

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Direct tuning

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

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

123

>10/

0/10

CLEAR

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

2 4

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 (aerial) for optimum reception.

4 Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.

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.

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 BD DVD SAT

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING – TUNING +

MOVIE MUSIC

DVD/BD

0/10

REPLAY ADVANCE

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

3,5

PRESET +/–

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 46) or Direct Tuning (page 47).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 46).

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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 PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly 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 ENTER, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

SA-CD/CD

TV TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY AMP MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

MENU/HOME

REPLAY ADVANCE

DVD/BD

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

ENTER

Numeric buttons

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

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...

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.

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Naming preset stations

VIDEO BD DVD SAT

TV TUNER

SA-CD/CD

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10/

CLEAR

MOVIE MUSIC

MEMORY AMP MENU

0/10

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONSDISPLAY MUTING

DVD/BD

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

4-7

RETURN/EXIT

MENU/HOME

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

To create an index name

1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.

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

If you made a mistake

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

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by

pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank space, press selecting a character.

b without

2 Press .

The entered name is registered.

Tuner Operations

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 48).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4-TUNER”.

5 Press or b to enter the

menu.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”.

7 Press or 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.

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Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode.

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT)

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

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 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.

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

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being

used, the audio input mode is set to “ANALOG” automatically. You cannot select other modes.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area.

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Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV.

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector.

Notes

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

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

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

Other Operations

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

BD IN

SAT

DVD

COAXIAL

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CDINTV

DVD IN BD IN

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

SAT VIDEO

* The type of connector varies depending on the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

A Video cord (not supplied)

HDM

VIDEO

AUDIO

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Listening/Watching to a connected component through DMPORT connection

1 Press DMPORT.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

2 Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Notes

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can operate the connected component by using the remote. For details on the remote button operation, see page 10.

• Be sure you have made the video connection from DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the TV (page

51).

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.

Tip

When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select “PORTABLE” (page 42).

Naming inputs

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 V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

4 Press or b to enter the

menu.

5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”. 6 Press or 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 49).

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Changing the display

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 input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently applied

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 49, 52). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

Using the Sleep Timer

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 activated, the display dims.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims, the display brightens up. After a while, the display dims again if no button is pressed.

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.

Other Operations

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Recording using the receiver

Using the Remote

Changing button

Recording onto a recording media

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) for recording.

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

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 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO button on this remote to control the DVD recorder.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Hold down VIDEO.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

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

Note

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

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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

Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8

Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1)

Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3)

TV -/--

Not assigned ENTER/

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds 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.

For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

0/10

MEMORY

To clear all remote button assignments

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

Additional Information

Glossary

x Cinema Studio EX

A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home. “Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen. This is then added to the front and center channels. “Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the studio type.

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.

Using the Remote/Additional Information

x Composite video

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

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x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)

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 filmmakers can be experienced at home.

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 5.1 channel surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel 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 5.1 channel surround sound.

x HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.

x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)

Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a sub woofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio becomes more powerful.

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 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 4 channel surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS Digital Surround

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

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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 (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• 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 (mains lead) 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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial).

• 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.

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Troubleshooting

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

Audio

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 correctly and 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 (ON/OFF) is not set to “SPK OFF”.

• Check that headphones are 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 digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 50).

• Check that ANALOG DIRECT is not set to on.

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.

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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 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 speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 26).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 33).

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 33).

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

There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not connected correctly. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component.

• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to make sure it supports this receiver.

There is no sound from the speakers of the receiver when you connect the receiver and the playback component via a HDMI connection.

• Make sure that you have connected the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver. Then, turn off TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

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.

Video

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

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

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Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component using the input buttons.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), 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 47).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

Receiver

ANTENNA

To ground

Ground wire (not supplied)

Remote commander

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.

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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.

PROTECT

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

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 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than

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

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. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 25

Customized sound fields page 45

Amplifier section

Models of area code U, CA Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz –

20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

Surround Mode Output Power THD 10%)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

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

Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz

90 W + 90 W

100 W + 100 W

(8 ohms, 1 kHz,

130 W/ch

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

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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

Tone

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 Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

U, CA 530 –

1,710 kHz

531 – 1,710 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency

450 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: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

R/CR: 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

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT: 5 V, 0.7 A MAX

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U220 W

CA 300 VA

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

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

430 × 157.5 × 318 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 5/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.7 kg (16 lb 16 oz)

Supplied accessories

Operating Instruction (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU020) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 44 2CH STEREO 44

5.1 channel 13

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 40

Blu-ray disc player

connecting 17 playback 30

CD player

connecting 15 playback 29

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 43

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

connecting 51

input 28 Dolby Digital 56 DTS 56 DVD player

connecting 20

playback 30 DVD recorder

connecting 20

Error messages 61

HDMI

connecting 17

Initial setup 25 INPUT MODE 50

AUDIO 36 LEVEL 34 SUR 35 SYSTEM 37 TONE 35 TUNER 36

Muting 28

Naming 49, 52

Recording onto a recording

media 54

Satellite tuner

connecting 22

Selecting

component 28 sound field 42

Set-top box

connecting 22 Sleep Timer 53 Sound fields

resetting 45

selecting 42 Speakers

connecting 14 Super Audio CD player

connecting 15

playback 29

TEST TONE 26 Tuner

connecting 24

Tuning

automatically 46 directly 47 to preset stations 48

connecting 19

VCR

connecting 23

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