Sony STR-DH700 Operating Instruction

Multi Channel AV Receiver

4-129-783-11(3)

Operating Instructions

STR-DH700

WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

For customers in the United States and Canada

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

ENERGY STAR mark. As an ENERGY STAR Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

partner, Sony

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

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.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH700. 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).

HDMI

BD IN OUT

FRONT A

SURROUND

KERS

Area code

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

On Copyrights

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

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

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,9 56,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

) technology.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Table of Contents

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

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers............................. 17

2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 18

3: Connecting the TV.................................. 20

4a: Connecting the audio components........ 21

4b: Connecting the video components ........ 22

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)........... 28

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 29

7: Selecting the speaker system .................. 30

8: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 31

9: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE)........................... 35

Playback

Selecting a component ................................ 36

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

Amplifier Operations

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

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)............ 45

Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) ............ 46

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu) ...........................................46

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 48

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 49

Settings for the HDMI (HDMI menu) ........ 50

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 51 Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 55

Settings for the S-AIR (S. AIR menu)........ 56

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......56

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....58

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)......................................60

Listening to the sound without any

adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........61

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings....................................................61

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................62

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................64

Listening to Satellite Radio .........................66

Connecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio ......67

Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS

Satellite Radio ........................................67

Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS

Satellite Radio ........................................69

Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio

channels..................................................70

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)...............72

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?...........................75

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync..............76

Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play)............77

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) .........................78

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) ................................79

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products.................................80

Setting up an S-AIR product .......................81

Enjoying the system’s sound in another

room........................................................85

Changing the channel for better sound

transmission............................................86

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the

S-AIR main unit is in standby mode ......87

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog

audio (INPUT MODE)...........................88

Listening to digital sound from other

inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) ...................89

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) .............................................90

Changing the display ...................................92

Using the Sleep Timer .................................93

Recording using the receiver.......................93

Using a bi-amplifier connection..................94

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments......................96

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................97

Precautions ..................................................99

Troubleshooting.........................................101

Specifications.............................................106

Index..............................................Back cover

Description and location of parts

Front panel

132456

?/1

TONE

SPEAKERS

PHONES

qh qg

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B TONE +/– Adjust the bass and treble for

TONE MODE

C INPUT

SELECTOR

D Display The current status of the

E Remote

sensor

INPUT SELECTOR

MEMORY/

TONE MODE DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

INPUT MODE TUNING MODE

ENTER

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSICTUNING

Name Function

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 29, 38, 39, 61,

63).

the front channels. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE +/– to adjust the level (page 41).

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 36, 37, 38, 39, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68, 88, 92, 93, 94).

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 9).

Receives signals from remote commander.

F DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the

brightness of the display.

G MASTER

VOLUM E

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 35, 36, 38,

39).

H MUTING Press to turn off the sound

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page 36).

I VIDEO 2 IN

jacks

Connects to a portable audio/ video component such as a camcorder or video game (page 27, 36).

J AUTO CAL

MIC jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 31).

AUTO CAL MIC

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO 2 IN

continued

Name Function

K DISPLAY Press to select information

L 2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

M TUNING

MODE

TUNING +/–

MEMORY/ ENTER

N INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode

O PHONES jack Connects to headphones

P SPEAKERS Press to select the front

displayed on the display (page 92).

Press to select a sound field (page 56, 58).

Press to operate a tuner (FM/ AM) and satellite radio (SIRIUS) (page 62, 68).

when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 88).

(page 101).

speaker system (page 30).

About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5 7

SP A

LFE

SL S

SBL

SBR

SP B

MONO SLEEP STD.RANGES-AIRCOAX NEO:6 SAT

qd q; 9qaqs 8

Name Function

A SW Lights up when subwoofer

selection is set to “YES” (page

51) and the audio signal is output from th e SUBWOOFER jack.

B LFE Lights up when the disc being

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

C SP A/SP B Lights up according to the

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

Name Function

D Input

indicators

OPT

COAX

HDMI

Light up to indicate the current input.

Lights up when INPUT MODE 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”. However, “NO INPUT” appears on the display when INPUT MODE is set to “OPT” and no digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 88). Lights up when INPUT MODE 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”. However, “NO INPUT” appears on the display when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX” and no digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 88). Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jacks (page 23).

PL IIxOPT HDMI CATDTS -ES 96/24 MEMORY

DEX

continued

Name Function

E DTS(-ES)

indicators

DTS

DTS-ES

DTS 96/24

F Tu ni ng

indicators

CAT

SAT

MEMORY

MONO ST

Light up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are input.

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96/24 (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 88).

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations, or satellite radio stations.

Lights up when the category mode is set to “ONE CAT” during the satellite radio operation. Lights up when the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and “SIRIUS” is selected. Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 65), etc., is activated. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is selected.

Note

The preset station number will change according to the preset station you select. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 64.

Name Function

G Dolby

Pro Logic indicators

PL PLII PLIIx

H Dolby

Digital Surround indicators

D DEX

I SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer

J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

K NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6

L S-AIR Lights up when the S-AIR

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.

Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Notes

• 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.

• 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 one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals.

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX

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 88).

is activated.

compression is activated (page

41).

Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 57).

transmitter (not supplied) is connected.

Name Function

M Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

SBL SBR SB

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 speakers are set to “NO” (page 43) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LCR

SL SR

Rear panel

2 3 4

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT

VIDEO 1

EZW-T100

DVDINVIDEO 1 INMONITOR

SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

OUT

A S-AIR (EZW-T100)

With slot cover

slot

B DMPORT

DMPORT jack

C ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

SIRIUS jack Connects to a

SAT IN

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

SATINDVD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION

Please do not remove the slot cover until you want to install the wireless transmitter.

Connects to a wireless transmitter (not supplied) (page

81).

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page

91).

Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 28).

Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 28).

SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 67).

HDMIANTENNA

DVD IN BD IN OUT

BI-AMP

FRONT B

R LR

SPEAKERS

5668 7

FRONT A

D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks

COAXIAL IN jack

HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 25,

26).

Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 23).

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to the speakers (page 18).

F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

AUDIO OUT jack

Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD recorder, etc. (page 21).

Connects to a subwoofer (page

18).

G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a VC R, Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 20–27).

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

B/CB)

Y, PB/CB,

R/CR IN/

P OUT* jacks

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red

R/CR)

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 20).

Connects to a DVD player, TV, sat ellite tuner, etc. You can enjoy high quality image (page 20–

27).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied RM-AAU021 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 96).

?/1

1 2

7 8

9 q;

ql qk qj

qg qf

TV INPUT

SLEEP

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10

CLEAR

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

?/1

DMPORT

0/10

– CATEGORY +

REPLAY ADVANCE

CATEGORY MODE

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

THEATER

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL D.TUNING

AMP MENU

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

FM MODE

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV CH +

continued

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

D 2CH Press to select a sound field.

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

E THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image

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

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video com ponents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 96). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

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

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

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 96.

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

Note

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

Name Function

F DVD/BD

AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

H AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J MUTING Press to turn off the sound

K TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

L ./>

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M

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

Calibration function.

mode.

using a multi-disc changer.

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

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

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

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

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

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

Press to replay the previous

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

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player.

Name Function

a)b)

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)

CATEGORY +/–

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

CATEGORY MODE

FM MODE Press to select the FM

M TV Press TV and the button with

N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of

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

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

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

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

Press to select a category for SIRIUS Satellite Radio (page

69).

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner (page 69).

monaural or stereo reception.

orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation.

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

Name Function

O RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

Q DISPLAY Press to select information

R TOOLS/

OPTIONS

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

menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

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

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

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

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

continued

Name Function

S z Press to input the decimal

>10 Press to select track numbers

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

T Numeric

buttons (number 5

U TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (M)

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

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

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

point for channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal.

z and TV (M) at the

Press same time to input the decimal point for the channel numbers of the TV.

over 10 of the CD player.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

)

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

Getting Started

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

Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system

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

Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). See “Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DEC)” (page 47).

Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

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

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

Tips

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

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

2: Connecting the speakers

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

PORT

C5V .7A MAX

VIDEO

AUDIO

SIRIUS

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

SATINDVD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

HDMIANTENNA

BI-AMP

FRONT B

R L

SPEAKERS

FRONT A

/32 in.

(10 mm)

FDC

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

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

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

a)b)c)

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals.

If you are not using surround back speaker, and you have an additional front speaker system, connect the additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals. Set “SB ASGN” to “SPK B” in the System settings menu (page 43). You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 30).

If you are not using surround back speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection (page 94). Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” in the System settings menu (page 43).

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

Getting Started

3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

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SATINDVDINVIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

Video signals

MONITOR

OUT

DMPORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SAT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio signals

BCD

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL

SATINDVD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

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

Audio/video

signals

BI-AMP

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

HDMI

FRONT A

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

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

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Notes

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

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

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

TV IN jacks of the receiver.

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

muting function.

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

4a: Connecting the audio components

Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player or CD recorder

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After connecting your audio component, proceed to “4b: Connecting the video components”(page 22).

Super Audio CD player/CD player/ CD recorder

Getting Started

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SAT

DVDINVIDEO 1 INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

OUT

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT

VIDEO 1

A Audio cord (not supplied)

ANTENNA

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

DIG

OPTIC

4b: Connecting the video components

How to connect your components

This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After connecting all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 28).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV 20

With HDMI jack 23

DVD player/Blu-ray disc player 25

Satellite tuner/Set-top box 26

DVD recorder, VCR 27

Camcorder, video game, etc. 27

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

See “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 89).

Video input/output jacks to be connected

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

HDMI

Digital Analog

High quality image

Note

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

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

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting

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

Getting Started

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

Audio/video signals

EZW-T100

SAT

DVDINVIDEO 1 INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

SAT

DVD player Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

AAA

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA

SIRIUS

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

SATINDVD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

R LR

BI-AMP

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

HDMI

OUT

FRONT A

ABC

Audio signals

TV, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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

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

Audio/video signals

continued

HDMI features

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

• The receiver supports xvYCC transmission.

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 75).

Notes on HDMI connections

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

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

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 42). If you cannot play back multi channel software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output from the TV speaker.

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

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

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

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

• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p,1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over an HDMI connection.

• You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the player before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

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

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output.

Connecting a DVD player/ Blu-ray disc player

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

Note

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

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

Video signals Audio signals

AB D

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SAT

DVDINVIDEO 1 INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

OUT

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

SAT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

Video signals Audio signals

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

DVD

SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SURROUND BACK

BI-AMP

CENTER SURROUND

FRONT B

Blu-ray disc player

HDMIANTENNA

SPEAKERS

FRONT A

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

Connecting a satellite tuner/ Set-top box

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

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

Video signals Audio signals

AB C D

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.

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

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SATINDVDINVIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

MONITOR

OUT

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT

VIDEO 1

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

BI-AMP

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

HDMIANTENNA

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

SATINDVD

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

FRONT A

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

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

DVD recorder, VCR

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

Audio signalsVideo signals

Getting Started

EZW-T100

SATINDVDINVIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

SATINDVD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SURROUND BACK

CENTER SURROUND

BI-AMP

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

HDMIANTENNA

FRONT A

MONITOR

OUT

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

SAT

OUT

VIDEO 1

(On the front panel)

AUTO CAL MIC

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Camcorder/ video game

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

continued

Notes

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 96).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming input” (page 37).

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

ANTENNA

SIRIUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

DIG

OPTIC

EZW-T100

SAT

DVDINVIDEO 1 INMONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

OUT

DMPORT

DC5V

0.7A MAX

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT

VIDEO 1

Notes

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

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

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

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

AC power cord (mains lead)

FRONT A

Performing initial setup operations

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

?/1

TONE

INPUT SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

MEMORY/

TONE MODE DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

INPUT MODE TUNING MODE

PHONES

MEMORY/ENTER

2CH/

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSICTUNING

ENTER

A.DIRECT

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO L AUDIO RAUTO CAL MIC

VIDEO 2 IN

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

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

Getting Started

To the wall outlet

3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.

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

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU021 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

7: Selecting the speaker system

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

SPEAKERS

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 96).

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

?/1

TONE

INPUT SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

MEMORY/

TONE MODE DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

INPUT MODE TUNING MODE

PHONES

2CH/

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSICTUNING

ENTER

A.DIRECT

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO L AUDIO RAUTO CAL MIC

VIDEO 2 IN

Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

To select Light up

The front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

The front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals

The front speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals (parallel connection)

* To select “SP B”, set “SB ASGN” to “SPK B” in

the System settings menu (page 43).

To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the display light off.

SP A

SP B*

SP A and SP B*

Note

You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS when the headphones are connected to the receiver.

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