Sony STR-DG600 Operating Instruction

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2-662-260-11 (6)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. Serial No.

STR-DG600

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WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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

For customers in the United States

WARNING

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

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Note to CATV system installer:

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines fo r proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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About This Manual

Note for the supplied remote

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG600. 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 CA only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes

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

CENTER

+–+

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

+–+

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

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

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

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

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

are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

AC OUTLET

–

FRONT B

Area code

(RM-AAP012)

The 12 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

1: Installing speakers...................................15

2: Connecting speakers................................16

3a: Connecting the audio components.........17

3b: Connecting the video components ........22

4: Connecting the antennas..........................29

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....30

6: Selecting the speaker system...................32

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................32

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance

(TEST TONE) ........................................36

Playback

Selecting a component.................................37

Listening/Watching a component ................38

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................40

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............44

Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu).............45

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................45

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........47

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........48

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........49

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...49 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu)................53

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 54

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

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)..................................... 59

Listening to the sound without any

adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT).......... 59

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 60

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 60

Presetting radio stations.............................. 62

Listening to the XM Radio ......................... 64

Presetting XM Radio stations ..................... 68

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 71

Watching component images from

other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 71

Naming inputs............................................. 72

Changing the display .................................. 73

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 73

Recording using the receiver....................... 74

Using the Remote

Programming the remote ............................ 75

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 78

Precautions.................................................. 80

Troubleshooting .......................................... 81

Specifications.............................................. 84

Index ........................................................... 87

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Getting Started

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Description and location of parts

Front panel

Getting Started

;

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

MEMORY/

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY

MODE

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

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To remove the cover

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

Name Function

A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver

B SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

C TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning

D TUNING +/– Turn to scan a station

on or off (page 30, 38, 39, 60, 85).

Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B of the front speakers (page 32).

mode (page 61, 63, 85).

(page 61, 62).

continued

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Name Function

E Display The current status of the

F MULTI

CHANNEL DECODING lamp

G Remote sensor Receives signals from

H DISPLAY Press to select information

I INPUT MODE Press to select the input

J MASTER

VOLUME

K DIRECT Press to listen to high

L MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio

M INPUT

SELECTOR

N MOVIE,

MUSIC

O A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D.

P 2CH Press to select 2CH

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

Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 39).

remote commander.

displayed on the display (page 73).

mode when the same components are c onnected to both digital and analog jacks (page 71).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 36, 37, 38, 39).

quality analog sound (page 59).

directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 37).

Turn to select the input source to playback (page 37, 38, 39, 59, 61, 63, 71, 72, 74).

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

56).

mode (page 54).

STEREO mode (page 59,

60).

Name Function

Q CATEGORY +/– Press to select a category

R CATEGORY

MODE

S MEMORY/

ENTER

T VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

U AUTO CAL MIC

jack

V PHONES jack Connects to a headphone

(page 67).

Press to select the category mode (page 67).

Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 31).

To connect a camcorder or video game (page 28, 37).

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

32).

(page 81).

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About the indicators on the display

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Getting Started

SP A

DIGITAL EX

LFE

L C R

SL S SR

;

SP B

SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24

SBRSBL

;

PRO LOGIC IIx

qfqg

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

C SP A/SP B Lights up according to the

D ;DIGITAL

(EX)

selection is set to “YES” (page

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

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

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

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

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 71).

DTS-ES

NEO:6 D.RANGE EQ

CAT

STEREO MONO

MEMORY

A.DIRECT

qd qs qa

Name Function

E ;PRO

LOGIC (II)/ (IIx)

F DTS (-ES)/

(96/24)

G NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

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

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

Note

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

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

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 71).

Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 55).

continued

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Name Function

H MEMORY Lights up when a memory

I A.DIRECT Lights up when ANALOG

J Preset

station indicators

K Tuner

indicators

L EQ Lights up when the equalizer is

M D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

N COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE

O OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

P SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer

function, such as Preset Memory (page 62), etc., is activated.

DIRECT is selected (page 59).

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 62.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 60), etc.

activated (page 41).

compression is activated (page

41).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” (page 71).

is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT IN” (page 71).

is activated (page 73).

Name Function

Q Playback

channel

indicators

SBL

SBR

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

6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel : When surround speaker is set to “NO” (page 43) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

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Rear panel

456

)

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

MD/ TAPE

MD/ TAPE OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

CD IN

COAXIAL

SA-CD/CD

AUX

OUT

MD/TAPE

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO ININ

DVD

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN/OUT jack

COAXIAL IN jack

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud so und (page 18, 25, 27).

B VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/ OUT jack

VIDEO IN/ OUT jack*

S-VIDEO IN/ OUT jack*

Connects the video and audio jacks of a VCR or a DVD player (page 24, 25, 26, 27, 28).

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

–

FRONT B

C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green

Blue

Red

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jack*

Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 24, 26, 27).

D SPEAKER section

Connects to speakers (page 16).

Connects to sub woofer (page 16).

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E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN/ OUT jack

Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 21).

White (L)

Red (R)

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack

Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio

Black

jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 20).

White (L)

PRE OUT jack

Connects to an external power amplifier.

Red (R)

F ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA

AM ANTENNA

XM ANTENNA

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor (page 24).

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 29).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 29).

Connects to the XM Connect-and-Play antenna (not supplied) (page 65).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP012 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 75).

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

TV ?/1 (on/standby) switch

wg wf wd

ws wa

ql qk

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

TUNING

789

0/10

ANT

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

RM SET UP

SLEEP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO3 DVD

MULTI CH

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

PRESET/

ANGLE

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

D.TUNING DISC ALT

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

MUTING

AV MENU

MASTER

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

?/1

AUX

MODE

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

AV ?/1 (on/standby) switc

?/1 (on/standby) switch

7 8 9

qs qd

qf qg

Getting Started

continued

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Name Function

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

B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or

SLEEP Press ALT (G) and then press

C MULTI CH Press to select the audio

D MUSIC Press to select sound fields

EE CATEGORY

MODE

F PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP +/–

G ALT Press to light up the button. It

audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. 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 (wj).

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

SLEEP to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks.

(MUSIC).

Press to select the category mode for XM Radio (page

67).

Press to – select preset stations. – select preset channels of the

TV, VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, or hard disc recorder.

– skip disc of the CD player,

VCD player, DVD player, MD deck, or LD player (multi-disc changer only).

changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with orange printing.

Name Function

H -/-- Press to select the channel

DISC Press to select a disc directly

SEARCH MODE

I x Press to stop playback of the

J MUTING Press to mute the sound. K MASTER

VOL +

L AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

M TV/VIDEO Press to select the input signal

N AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

O WIDE Press ALT (G) and then press

P TV CH +

Q TV VOL

/–

R RETURN/

EXIT O

entry mode, either one or two digit of the TV, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner.

of the CD player or VCD player (multi-disc changer only).

Press to select the searching mode or unit for search (tracks, index, etc.) of the DVD player.

VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

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

(TV input or video input).

Calibration function.

WIDE to select the wide picture mode.

/– Press to select preset TV

channels.

Press to adjust the TV volume level.

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

menu or on-screen guide of the VCD player, LD player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

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Name Function

S DISPLAY Press to select information

T Control

buttons

U TOP MENU/

GUIDE

V AV MEN U Press to display the menus of

W H

X X Press to pause playback or

displayed on the TV screen of the TV, VCR, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, CD player, MD deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner.

After pressing AMP MENU (L), TOP MENU/GUIDE (U), or AV MENU (V), press the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press TOP MENU/ GUIDE or AV MENU, press the control button to enter the selection.

Press to display the – DVD title. – menu or on-screen guide of

the satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV

screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operation.

the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

recording of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Name Function

Y m/M Press to

D. TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

ANT Press ALT (G) a nd then press

CLEAR Press ALT (G) and then press

Z CATEGORY

+/–

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station. ./> Press to skip tracks of the

2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO

A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode.

MOVIE Press to select sound fields

DUAL MONO Press to select the language

– search tracks in the forward/

backward direction of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, LD player, MD deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck.

mode.

ANT to select the signal to be output from the antenna terminal of the VCR or satellite tuner (TV signal or video signal).

CLEAR to – clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous

playback, etc. of the CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner.

Press to select the category for XM Radio (page 67).

VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

mode.

(MOVIE).

you want during digital broadcast.

Getting Started

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Name Function

AUDIO Press to change the sound to

ANGLE Press to select the viewing

JUMP/TIME Press to

MEMORY Press MEMORY to store a

SUBTITLE Press ALT (G) and then press

ENTER Press ALT (G) and then press

Numeric buttons

>10/11 Press ALT (G) and then press

Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi

channel TV sound of the TV,

VCR, DVD player, satellite

tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder,

hard disc recorder, or PSX.

angle or change the angles of

the DVD player or Blu-ray

disc recorder.

– toggle between the previous

and the current channels of the satellite tuner, TV, or Blu-ray disc recorder.

– show the time or display the

playing time of a disc, etc. of the CD player, MD deck, VCD player, or DVD player.

station.

SUBTITLE to change the

subtitles of the DVD player.

ENTER to enter the value

after selecting a channel, disc

or track using the numeric

buttons.

Press ALT (G) and then press

the numeric buttons to

– preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

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

– select channel numbers of

the TV, VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

>10/11 to select track

numbers over 10 of the CD

player, VCD player, LD

player, MD deck, tape deck,

TV, VCR, Blu-ray disc

recorder, hard disc recorder,

PSX, or satellite tuner.

Name Function

wj Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

wk TV ?/1 Press to turn the TV on or off. wl RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

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

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” on page 75.

Button Assigned Sony

component

VIDEO1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO2 VCR (VTR mode 1)

VIDEO3 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

MD/TAPE MD deck

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD

player

TUNER Built-in tuner

AUX Not assigned

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.

• The 12 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

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1: Installing speakers

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

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system

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

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Getting Started

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see “Using the surround back decoding mode” on page 46).

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

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

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

Tips

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

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

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2: Connecting speakers

OUT

MD/TAPE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

–

SPEAKERS

–

SURROUND BACK

–

FRONT A

SPEAKERS FRONT B

AC OUTLET

–

FRONT B

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

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

BAED

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “6: Selecting the speaker system” (page 32).

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

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.

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3a: Connecting the audio components

How to hook up your components

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

29).

Component to be connected

Component With Page

Super Audio CD player/CD player

MD deck/Tape deck

Model with DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.

Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.

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

Digital audio output

Multi-channel audio

output

Analog audio output

only

Digital audio output

Analog audio output

only

Getting Started

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Connecting components with

DIGITAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OPTICAL

ANTENNA

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

OUTRIN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD

AUDIO ININ

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

MD/TAPE

digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player/CD player and an MD deck/tape deck.

Super Audio CD

player/CD player

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

CD IN

COAXIAL

MD deck/Tape deck

AUXLSA-CD/CD

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

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

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

• You cannot make digital recordings if you make only analog connections. Likewise, you cannot make analog recordings if you make only digital connections. To make digital recordings, make digital connections and to make analog recordings, make analog connections.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD disc. Use the analog jack for recording in this case.

• 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.

Getting Started

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Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

Note

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

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO ININ

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

AUX

SA-CD/CD

OUT

MD/TAPE

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

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

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

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player/ CD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

MD deck/ Tape deck

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUX

OUT

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

CD player, MD deck, tape deck, etc.*

A Audio cord (not supplied)

* You can connect an audio component (except

turntable) to the AUX IN jack so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.

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3b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

29).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV monitor 24

DVD player/DVD recorder 25

Satellite tuner 27

VCR 28

Camcorder, video game, etc. 28

Video input/output jack to be connected

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

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TV monitor etc., INPUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO

Getting Started

Receiver MONITOR OUT jack

Receiver INPUT jack

Video component OUTPUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV

monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a

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

Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT jack as shown in the illustration. Video signals can be output as S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can only be output from the S-video MONITOR OUT jack.

Signal processing

High quality image

Note on converting video signals

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

Reassigning video input signals to another input

Component video input signals can be reassigned to another input (page 71).

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Hooking up a TV monitor

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

AB C

Notes

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

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

Tip

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

TV monitor

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

TAPE

TAPE OUT

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

MD/

DVD

ANTENNA

CD IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO ININ

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

AUX

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

A S-video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

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Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

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

1 Connecting audio

Notes

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

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

Getting Started

DVD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

DVD

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

AUX

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

DVD

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

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

DVD rec ord er

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

continued

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2 Connecting video

DVD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

CD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

DVDINVIDEO 2

SURROUND

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

AUX

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

B/CB

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

DVD rec ord er

A S-video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 75).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 72).

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Hooking up a satellite tuner

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

Satellite tuner

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

Getting Started

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

BDE

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUX

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

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

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

–

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Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

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

VCR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/

TAPE

OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

CD IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO ININ

AUDIO IN

DVD

VIDEO 2

AUX

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks

Camcorder/ video game

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

(Front panel)

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

FRONT

OUT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

/R–Y

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND FRONT A

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

CENTER

SPEAKERS

–

SURROUND BACK

–

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL(OPT)VIDEO L AUDIO R

–

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Getting Started

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/ TAPE OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

CD IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

MD/TAPE

AUX

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO ININ

DVD

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR

CENTER

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PB/C

/B–Y

R/CR

P /R–Y

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND FRONT A

–

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

AC 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.

AC OUTLET

–

D BACK

–

T A

FRONT B

To the wall outlet

* The configuration, shape and number of AC

outlets will vary according to the area code of the receiver you purchased.

Notes

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

• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on.

• Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a malfunction.

1,2

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

“TURNING” and “OFF” appears on the display alternately and then “COMPLETE” appears.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

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

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3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.

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

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

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

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

Note

Before “CLEARING” appears on the display, “TURNING” and “OFF” appears alternately and then “COMPLETE” appears.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP012 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

Tip

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

Getting Started

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6: Selecting the speaker

7: Calibrating the

system

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

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

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

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

To select Light up

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

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

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

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

SP A

SP B

SP A and SP B

appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

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

You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 36).

Before you perform Auto Calibration

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

SPEAKERS

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2

optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Place the optimizer

microphone at your listening position.

3 Place the speakers so that the

speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

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Tips

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

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

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

Performing Auto Calibration

VIDEO3 DVD

MOVIE

DUAL MONO

JUMP/

TIME

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

?/1

SLEEP

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

?/1 switch

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

AUTO CAL

Input

buttons

Control

button

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Environment noise level NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

Speaker level MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

Speaker distance MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in

the display during measurement.

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

Notes

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

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when headphone is connected.

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

Tips

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

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

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

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

Getting Started

Press AUTO CAL.

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

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Error and warning codes

Error codes

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

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

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

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

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 33).

Error code and remedies

Error code

ERROR 10 The environment

ERROR 11 The speakers are

ERROR 20 Front speakers

ERROR 21 Only one

t PUSH t blank display

Explanation Remedies

is too noisy.

placed too near the optimizer microphone.

are not detected or only one front speaker is detected.

surround speaker is detected.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

Check the front speaker connection.

Check the surround speaker connection.

Error code

ERROR 22 Only one

ERROR 23 Surround back

Explanation Remedies

surround back speaker is detected.

speaker is detected but surround speakers are not connected.

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

Be sure to connect the surround speakers.

Warning codes

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

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

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

t PUSH t blank

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

To change the settings manually

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

“Warning code and solution” below.

5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 33).

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Warning code and solution

Warning code

WARN. 40 The environment

WARN. 60 The front speaker

WARN. 62 The center speaker

WARN. 63 The surround left

WAR N. 64 The surround right

WAR N. 65 The surround back

WAR N. 66 The surround back

WARN. 70 The front speaker

WARN. 72 The center speaker

WARN. 73 The surround left

WAR N. 74 The surround right

WAR N. 75 The surround back

WAR N. 76 The surround back

Explanation Solution

Make sure the

is noisy.

environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.

Reposition your

balance is out of

front speakers.

range.

Reposition your

level is out of

center speaker.

range.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker level is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

Reposition your left speaker level is out of range.

surround back left

speaker.

Reposition your right speaker level is out of range.

surround back

right speaker.

Reposition your distance is out of

front speakers. range.

Reposition your distance is out of

center speaker. range.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround left

speaker.

Reposition your speaker distance is out of range.

surround right

speaker.

Reposition your left speaker distance is out of

surround back left

speaker. range.

Reposition your right speaker distance is out of

surround back

right speaker. range.

For details, refer “Front speaker distance” (page 51).

For details, refer “Center speaker distance” (page 51).

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 51).

For details, refer “Surround right speaker distance” (page 51).

For details, refer “Surround back left speaker distance” (page 52).

For details, refer “Surround back right speaker

Getting Started

distance” (page 52).

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8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

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

Tip

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

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

MASTER VOL +/–

2-5

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

3 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

4 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

5 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”.

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

t Surround back left* t Surround left t Sub woofer

* You will only hear test tone from the

– surround back left and right speakers when

the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL”

– surround back speaker when the surround

back speakers are set to “SINGLE” (page 43).

(page 43).

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 44).

Tips

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

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

7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

The test tone turns off.

Note

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

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Playback

Selecting a component

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

Press the input button to select a component.

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

VIDEO3 DVD

MOVIE

DUAL

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

?/1

SLEEP

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

MULTI CH

MUTING

Selected input

Components that can be played back

[Display]

VIDEO1 or VIDEO2

VCR, etc., connected to the

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2]

VIDEO3 [VIDEO 3]

Camcorder, video game, etc.,

connected to the VIDEO 3

IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack

DVD [DVD]

MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE]

DVD player, etc., connected

to DVD jack

MD deck, tape deck, etc.,

connected to the MD/TAPE

jack

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

Super Audio CD/CD player,

etc., connected to the SA-

CD/CD jack

TUNER

Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band]

TUNER

For details, see page 64. [XM RADIO]

AUX [AUX]

MULTI CH [MULTI IN*]

Audio components

connected to the AUX jack

Component connected to the

MULTI CH IN jack

* When head phone is connected, “HP MULTI”

appears on the display.

Note

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

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To mute the sound

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

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Playback

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

VIDEO3 DVD

MOVIE

DUAL MONO

JUMP/ TIME

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

CATEGORY

SLEEP

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

MODE

PRESET/ CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP MENU

AUTO

CAL

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Notes

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

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

Tips

• You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 56 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 54 for details.

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

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

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

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

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

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Watching a DVD

?/1

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SET UP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

RETURN/EXIT

VIDEO3 DVD

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

SLEEP

AUX

MULTI CH

MOVIE

MUSIC

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

MODE

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

TV/

AMP

VIDEO

AUTO

WIDE

CAL

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

MEMORY/

ENTER

CATEGORY

MODE

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TUNING MODE

–+

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Playback

Notes

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

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

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

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

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

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to page 56 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

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

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

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD is displayed.

5 Set up the DVD player.

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

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

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

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Amplifier Operations

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

Navigating through menus

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

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

2-6

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the menu you want.

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.

3 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

6 Press control button 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 40.

Menu [Display]

LEVEL (44) [1-LEVEL]

EQ (45) [2-EQ]

SUR (45) [3-SUR]

Parameters [Display]

Test tone

Front speaker balance

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

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level [CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level [SR LVL]

Surround back speaker level [SB LVL]

Surround back left speaker

[SBL LVL]

level

Surround back right speaker

[SBR LVL]

level

Sub woofer level [SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE]

Equalizer

[EQ] EQ ON, EQ OFF EQ OFF

Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL]

Sound field selection

[S.F. SELCT]

Surround back decoding

[SB DEC]

mode

Effect level

[EFFECT] EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

Settings Initial

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

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB (1 dB step)

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

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

SB –10 dB to SB +10 dB (1 dB step)

SBL –10 dB to SBL +10 dB (1 dB step)

SBR –10 dB to SBR +10 dB (1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD, COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step)

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

SB OFF, SB AUTO, SB ON SB AUTO

EFCT. MAX

setting

BALANCE

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R 0 dB

SB 0 dB

SBL 0 dB

SBR 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

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

EFCT. STD

Amplifier Operations

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Menu [Display]

TUNER (47) [4-TUNER]

AUDIO (48) [5-AUDIO]

VIDEO (49) [6-VIDEO]

Parameters [Display]

FM station receiving mode [FM MODE]

Naming preset stations

[NAME IN]

Digital audio input decoding

[DEC. PRI.]

priority

Digital broadcast language

selection

A/V Sync

Naming inputs

Component video assign

[DUAL]

[A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC.20 A.V.SYNC. 0

[NAME IN]

[COMP. V. A.]

Naming inputs

[NAME IN]

Settings Initial

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO

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

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

setting

for: VIDEO 1, 2, 3; DEC. PCM for: DVD, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/CD

DUAL M

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

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Menu [Display]

SYSTEM (49) [7-SYSTEM]

Parameters [Display]

Sub woofer

[SW SPK]

Front speakers

[FRT SPK]

Center speakers

[CNT SPK]

Surround speakers

[SUR SPK]

Surround back speakers

[SB SPK]

Front speaker distance

[FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance

[CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker

distance [SR DIST.]

Surround back speaker

a)b)

distance [SB DIST.]

Surround back left speaker

a)c)

distance [SBL DIST.]

Surround back right speaker

a)c)

distance [SBR DIST.]

Surround speaker position

[SUR POS.]

Speaker crossover frequency

[CRS. FREQ]

Brightness of the display

[DIMMER]

A. CAL (53) [8-A. CAL]

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

When the surround back speakers are set to “SINGLE”.

When the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL”.

Auto Calibration [AUTO CAL.]

Settings Initial

setting

YES, NO YES

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE

DUAL, SINGLE, NO DUAL

DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft.

DIST. 10 ft.

(1 ft. step) DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 5 ft. (1 ft. step)

DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 15 ft. (1 ft. step)

DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 15 ft. (1 ft. step)

DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 15 ft. (1 ft. step)

DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 15 ft. (1 ft. step)

DIST. xx ft.

DIST. 10 ft. between front speaker distance and 15 ft. (1 ft. step)

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

SIDE/LO BEHD/HI

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

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

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

Amplifier Operations

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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 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 36).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

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

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

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

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

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

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SB LVL (Surround back speaker

x SBL LVL (Surround back left

x SBR LVL (Surround back right

level)

speaker level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)

When the surround back speakers are set to “SINGLE”.

When the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL”.

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Adjusting the equalizer

Settings for the surround

(EQ menu)

You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-EQ” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

EQ menu parameters

x EQ (Equalizer)

Lets you turn the equalizer on or off.

• EQ ON The equalizer is turned on.

• EQ OFF The equalizer is turned off.

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

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

54).

Note

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

x SB DEC (Surround back

decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode” (page 46).

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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Using the surround back decoding mode

(SUR BACK DECODING)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 45).

Types of the surround back decoding functions

x SB AUTO

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

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 5.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

, the appropriate

channel

5.1

6.1 Matrix decoder that

6.1

7.1 Matrix decoder that

Surround back decoding

—

conforms to Dolby Digital EX

—

DTS Matrix decoding

DTS Discrete decoding

conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

x SB ON

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

Input stream Output

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DTS 5.1 6.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital Surround EX

channel

6.1 Matrix decoder that

6.1

7.1 Matrix decoder that

, Dolby Digital

Surround back decoding

conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX

conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx

x SB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

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

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

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

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

When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channel.

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Notes

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

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

Settings for the tuner

(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 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

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

63).

Amplifier Operations

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Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

You ca n 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 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

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

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

x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lets you delay the audio output so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 72).

Note

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

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Settings for the video

Settings for the system

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

VIDEO menu parameters

x COMP. V. A. (Component video

assign)

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

71).

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 72).

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41).

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 FRT SPK (Front speakers)

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

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

x CNT SPK (Center speaker)

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

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

x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)

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

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

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

x SB SPK (Surround back

speakers)

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

•DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers, select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a maximum of 7.1 channels.

• SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.

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

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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 equalizer to boost the bass levels. For details, see page 41.

x FRT DIST. (Front speaker

distance)

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

With only one surround back speaker

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

With two surround back speakers (The angle G should be the same)

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (B).

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

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

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

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

Amplifier Operations

x SB DIST. (Surround back

speaker distance)

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

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x SBL DIST. (Surround back left

speaker distance)

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

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

x SBR DIST. (Surround back right

speaker distance)

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

When the surround back speakers are set to “SINGLE”.

When the surround back speakers are set to “DUAL”.

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer from the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3-6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

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

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

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

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

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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 listenin g position, but presenta tion 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.

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 32).

Amplifier Operations

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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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.

2CH

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D.

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

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

55).

123

CATEGORY

DUAL

MONO

456

CATEGORY

MODE

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Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic IIPRO LOGIC II MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Neo:6 Neo:6 Cinema

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

A.F.D. mode [Display]

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

[DOLBY PL]

[PLII MV]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS]

PRO LOGIC II GAME [PLII GM]

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE [PLIIX MV]

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC [PLIIX MS]

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME [PLIIX GM]

[NEO6 CIN]

Neo:6 Music [NEO6 MUS]

[MULTI ST.]

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode

7 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode

7 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

7 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode

6 channel Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode

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

Effect

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

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

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

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

decoding. This setting is ideal for game softwares.

decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.

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

decoding.

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

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

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If you connect a sub woofer

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

Notes

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

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

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

Tip

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

Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

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

MULTI CH

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH

CATEGORY

AUDIO

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 57).

MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D.

123

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

456

JUMP/ TIME

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

ANGLE

TUNING

789

MUSIC

MODE

MOVIE

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

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

Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH

Sound field [Display]

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

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

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

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

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR]

HEADPHONE MULTI [HP MULTI]

HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]

Effect

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

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when 2 channel mode (page 59)/A.F.D. mode (page 55) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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

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

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

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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

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

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

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

• Virtual Multi Dimension

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

• Screen Depth Matching

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

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found

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

Notes

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

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

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

selected.

– For signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 48 kHz.

• The surround back decoding mode does not function when a sound field for movie or music is selected (page 46).

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

Tip

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

• : Dolby Digital discs

• : Dolby Surround encoded programs

• : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

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

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Using only the front

Listening to the sound

speakers

(2CH STEREO)

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

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH

CATEGORY

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 55).

MOVIE MUSIC

123

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

456

MODE

without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)

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

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

SPEAKERS

PHONES

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

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

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

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2 Press DIRECT on the receiver.

The analog audio is output.

Note

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

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Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

1,2

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

PHONES

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

SPEAKERS

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.

“TURNING” and “OFF” appears on the display alternately and then “COMPLETE” appears.

2 While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 29).

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 85).

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Automatic tuning

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

Direct tuning

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

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

MOVIE

DUAL

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

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 Turn TUNING +/–.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. For details, see “Settings for the tuner” (page 47).

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

AUX

MUSIC

MODE

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

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

enter the frequency.

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

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.

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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

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

Numeric

buttons

TUNING

+/–

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

AUX

MUSIC

MODE

5 4

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

4 Press ALT and then press the

numeric buttons to select a preset number.

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

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 61) or Direct Tuning (page 61).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 61).

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.

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Tuning to preset stations

Naming preset stations

Numeric

button s

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

AUX

MUSIC

MODE

PRESET/

ENTER

ALT

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 ALT and then 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 Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset

station you want.

4-7

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

MOVIE

DUAL MONO

JUMP/

TIME

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

AMP

AUTO

CAL

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 63).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “4-TUNER”.

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

Tuner Operations

6 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.

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7 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

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

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

To create an index name

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

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

If you made a mistake

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

Tip

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

2 Press the control button.

The entered name is registered.

Listening to the XM Radio

XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound.

XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect and Play required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-Play are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Activate XM Service:

Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Record the Radio ID here for reference: ssssssss. (Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.) To check the ID of your antenna, see “Checking the XM Radio ID” on page 65.

antenna

Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card.

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XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you’re done.

Note

Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/).

Connecting the XM Radio

Checking the XM Radio ID

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

MOVIE

DUAL MONO

JUMP/

TIME

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.

XM jack

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MD/

TAPE

MD/ TAPE OUT

DVD

SA-CD/

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AUX

OUT

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

Note

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

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to

select channel 0.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and then turn TUNING +/– to select channel 0.

3 Check the XM Radio ID on the

display and write it in the space provided here.

ID:_____________________________ If you cannot read the characters or numbers on the display, refer to the following table.

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Display Description

2 (two)

5 (five)

6 (six)

8 (eight)

0 (zero)

Receiving XM Radio broadcasts

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

MOVIE

DUAL

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

AUX

MULTI CH

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to

select a channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and then turn TUNING +/– to select a channel.

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Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING)

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

3 4

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

AUX

MULTI CH

MOVIE MUSIC

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

MODE

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

Notes

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

• If you press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – in the “ALL CAT” mode, the first channel of the next or previous category is selected (CATEGORY SKIP).

Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING)

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

AUX

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press CATEGORY MODE

repeatedly to select the “ONE CAT”.

• ALL CAT: You can select a channel from all the categories. The initial setting is “ALL CAT”.

• ONE CAT: You can select a channel from one category. “CAT” is displayed on the display when you set to “ONE CAT” mode.

3 Press CATEGORY + or

CATEGORY – to select the category you want.

The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected.

4 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to

select the channel.

You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and then turn TUNING +/– to select the channel.

MULTI CH

2CH

A.F.D.

MOVIE

DUAL

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

SEARCH MODE

MUSIC

CATEGORY

MODE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

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

enter the channel number.

4 Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The selected channel is tune in.

Tuner Operations

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Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the front panel display

Presetting XM Radio stations

DISPLAY

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

?/1

TUNING MODE

–+

SPEAKERS

TUNING

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT)

CATEGORY

MEMORY/

MODE

ENTER

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN DIRECT

Press DISPLAY on the receiver repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows: Channel name t Channel number t Category t Artist name/Feature t Song/Program title t Sound field type

Tip

The preset number is always displayed at the right end of the display.

You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.

Presetting channels using the preset numbers

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

AUX

MUSIC

MODE

PRESET/

PRESET +/–

5 4

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the channel you want to

preset.

For details on selecting channels, see “Listening to the XM Radio” (page 64).

3 Press MEMORY.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.

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4 Press ALT and then press the

numeric buttons to enter the preset number.

You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET –. You can also turn TUNING +/– on the receiver.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver.

5 Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset

another channel.

Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers

Numeric

button s

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH

A.F.D.

123

CATEGORY

456

AUDIO

ANGLE

TUNING

789

SUBTITLEMEMORY ENTER

>10/11 12

0/10

D.TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

MULTI CH

MOVIE

DUAL

CATEGORY

MONO

JUMP/

PRESET/

TIME

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

AUX

MUSIC

MODE

ENTER

ALT

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select “XM RADIO”.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset channel you want.

You can also press ALT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then press ENTER to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “PRESET T.”, and then turn TUNING +/–. You can select preset channels from 1 to

30.

Tuner Operations

Note

The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.

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XM Radio messages list

Message appears

ANTENNA The XM antenna is not

UPDATING The encryption code is being

NO SIGNL The signal is too weak. Adjust the antenna so that the signal is as strong as possible.

LOADING The audio channel or

OFF AIR The selected channel is off

(space)–– –– There is no characteristic

–– The preset number entered is

–––CH The selected channel is not

Explanation Remedies

connected or transmission is not being received properly.

updated.

information is being acquired.

the air.

information such as an artist name, song title or program title available.

an invalid number.

available.

Make sure that the antenna is securely connected. Try to disconnect the antenna then reconnect, or turn off the power then turn back on.

Wait until the encryption code has been updated.

Wait until the audio channel or information has been acquired.

Make sure that you selected the channel properly. Try to select another channel.

—

Enter a number from 1 to 30.

—

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Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE)

Watching component images from other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)

You can reassign a component video input to another input.

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

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

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

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

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

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

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”.

3 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

4 Press control button V/v

repeatedly to select “COMP. V. A.”.

5 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

6 Press control button V/v

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

7 Press the control button or

control button b to enter your selection.

Other Operations

Note

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

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8 Press control button V/v

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

In this case, select “DVD–VD1”. When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks will be a component image. The input you can reassign to varies for each component video input. For details, see “Assignable inputs for component video input” below.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

Assignable inputs for component video input

Component video input

DVD VIDEO 1 DVD–VD1

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VD2–VD1

Notes

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

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

Assignable inputs

VIDEO 3 DVD–VD3

DVD DVD–DVD

MD/TAPE DVD–MD

SA-CD/CD DVD–CD

AUX DVD–AUX

VIDEO 2 VD2–VD2

VIDEO 3 VD2–VD3

MD/TAPE VD2–MD

SA-CD/CD VD2–CD

AUX VD2–AUX

Display

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 control button V/v

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

4 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the menu.

5 Press control button V/v to

select “NAME IN”.

6 Press the control button or

control button b to enter the parameter.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” (page 64).

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

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Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

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 and XM Radio

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

FM and AM band

Preset station namea) t Frequency t Sound field currently applied

XM Radio

Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Sound field currently applied

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 63, 72). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

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

Press ALT and then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

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

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

t OFF

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

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT and then 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

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

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

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.

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Prepare the recording

component.

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

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

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

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

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

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

3 Prepare the recording

component.

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

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

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

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

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Using the Remote

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control

other components.

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

1 Press AV ?/1 while holding

down RM SET UP.

The indicator lights up.

2 Press the input button

(including TV ?/1) for the component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.

See the tables on page 76 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively).

4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is

pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only

the last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,

TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new

input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers

entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmes, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

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The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

DENON 302

JVC 303

KENWOOD 304

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX 111, 116

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PANASONIC 115

PHILIPS 116

PIONEER 117

TECHNICS 115, 118, 119

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209

NAKAMICHI 210

PANASONIC 216

PHILIPS 211, 212

PIONEER 213, 214

TECHNICS 215, 216

YAMAHA 217, 218

To control an LD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

To control a video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

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To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704,

705, 706

AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758

AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759

BLAUPUNKT 740

EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714,

715, 716, 750

FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753

GRUNDIG 724

HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741

ITT/NOKIA 717

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735

NEC 736

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738,

739, 740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731,

741, 747

SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO 717, 720, 746

SHARP 748, 749

TELEFUNKEN 751, 752

TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756

ZENITH 754

* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you

enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.

To control a DVD recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 403

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501, 502

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507,

515, 544

FISHER 508

GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515,

534, 544

GRUNDIG 517, 534

HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544

ITT/NOKIA 521, 522

JVC 516

MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544

NEC 503, 520, 544

PANASONIC 509, 524

PHILIPS 515, 518

PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540

RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529,

544

SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532,

533, 534, 544

SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547

SHARP 535

TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538

THOMSON 530, 537, 539

TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541

ZENITH 542, 543

Using the Remote

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

PANASONIC 406, 408

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409

TOSHIBA 404

DENON 405

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To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802, 803, 804

JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809,

810, 811, 812, 813, 814

PANASONIC 818

RCA 805, 819

S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817

To control a tuner

Maker Code(s)

SONY 002, 003, 004, 005

To control a hard disc recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 307, 308, 309

Additional Information

Glossary

x Component video

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

x Composite video

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

To control a blu-ray disc recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 310, 311, 312

To control a PSX

Maker Code(s)

SONY 313, 314, 315

x Dolby Digital

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

x Dolby Digital Surround EX

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

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x Dolby Pro Logic II

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

x Dolby Pro Logic IIx

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

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

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

x DTS 96/24

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

x DTS-ES

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

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

x Sampling frequency

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

x S-VIDEO signal

A format for transmitting video signal information. S-video uses a single cable and two channels, one for the Luminance signal Y and another for the chrominance signal C. Better picture quality for recording and playback than that of composite signal is achieved.

Additional Information

x DTS Neo:6

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

x DTS Digital Surround

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

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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, 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 must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

On operation

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

On cleaning

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

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

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Troubleshooting

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

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

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

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

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

• Check that headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

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

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

There is no sound from a specific component.

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

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

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

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

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

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected input (page 71).

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

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

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 71). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack.

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

Additional Information

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/surround back speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 57).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 36).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 43).

• Make sure the surround back speaker is set to “SINGLE” or “DUAL” (page 43).

There is no sound from the surround back speakers.

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

41).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

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

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

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

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

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

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component using the input buttons.

The FM reception is poor.

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

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 43).

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

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 62).

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

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

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• Assign the component video input correctly.

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

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

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

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

Remote control

The remote does not function.

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

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

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

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

• The 12 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 34) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 42).

PROTECT

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

Additional Information

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

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 30). 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.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 30

Customized sound fields page 60

Amplifier section

Models of area code U, CA Stereo Power Output

1)2)

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

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

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

, Reference Power

100 W + 100 W, 110 W/ch

110 W + 110 W, 120 W/ch

125 W + 125 W, 150 W/ch

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Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz

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

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/

50 kohms

S/N

: 96 dB

(A, 500 mV

)

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

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

Digital (

Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs (Analog)

AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms SUB WOOFER, SURROUND

Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Equalizer

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed).

Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Intermediate frequency

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

Mono/Stereo 76 dB/70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

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

+0.5/–2 dB

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

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

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

999 kHz)

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

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms P

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

75 ohms P

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

75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U 230 W

CA 310 VA

Additional Information

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.2 W

AC outlets

Area code AC outlets

U, CA 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX

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

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

projecting parts and controls

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

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Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

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 59 2CH STEREO 59

5.1 channel 15

7.1 channel 15

AUTO CALIBRATION 32 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 54

CD player

connecting 17 playback 38

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGN 71

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 58 Dolby Digital 78 DTS 79 DVD player

hooking up 22 playback 39

DVD recorder

hooking up 22

Error messages 83

Initial setup 30 INPUT MODE 71

MD deck

connecting 17

A.CAL 53 AUDIO 48 EQ 45 LEVEL 44 SUR 45 SYSTEM 49 TUNER 47 VIDEO 49

Muting 37

Naming 63, 72

Recording

onto a MiniDisc or audio

tape 74

onto a recording media

Satellite tuner

hooking up 22

Selecting

component 37 sound field 56

speaker system 32 Sleep Timer 73 Sound fields

resetting 60

selecting 56 Speakers

connecting 16

installing 15 Super Audio CD player

connecting 17

playback 38 SUR BACK DECODING

Tape deck

connecting 17 TEST TONE 36 Tuner

connecting 29 Tuning

automatically 61

directly 61

to preset stations 63 TV

hooking up 22

VCR

hooking up 22 Video game

hooking up 22

XM Radio 64

Additional Information

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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Sony STR-DG600 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting speakers

3a: Connecting the audio components

3b: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the antennas

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening/Watching a component

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the XM Radio

Presetting XM Radio stations

Other Operations

Naming inputs

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

Recording using the receiver

Using the Remote

Programming the remote

Additional Information

Glossary

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index