Sony STR-DH710 User Manual

Multi Channel AV Receiver

4-167-133-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DH710

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.

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.

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.

For customers in Australia

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

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH710. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area co de U2 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code U2 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).

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

DMI

IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ACENTER SURROUND

SPEAKERS

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; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 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 in the United States and other countries.

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

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

) technology.

“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Table of Contents

About This Manual........................................4

Supplied accessories......................................6

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

Connections

1: Installing the speakers .............................16

2: Connecting the speakers..........................19

3: Connecting the TV ..................................21

4a: Connecting the audio components.........22

4b: Connecting the video components ........24

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............31

6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/

transceiver...............................................31

7: Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) ............................................32

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver................................33

Selecting the speaker system .......................33

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................34

Adjusting the speaker levels

(TEST TONE) ........................................40

Basic Operations

Playback ......................................................42

Viewing information on the display ............43

Using the Sleep Timer .................................44

Recording .................................................... 44

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................45

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................47

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........49

(Models of area code AU1, TW2 only)

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 50

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) ......................... 54

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 54

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 55

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 55

Playing back components with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 56

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)......................... 57

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) ............................... 58

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 59

Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable

(Audio Return Channel)......................... 59

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products ................................ 60

Setting up an S-AIR product....................... 61

Enjoying the system’s sound in another

room ....................................................... 64

Changing the channel for better sound

transmission ........................................... 65

Stabilizing S-AIR reception ........................ 66

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the

S-AIR main unit is in standby mode...... 67

continued

Advanced Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE).....................................68

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs ......................................................68

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT......................................................70

Using a bi-amplifier connection ..................70

Using the setting menu ................................71

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

Using the Remote

Changing the input button assignments.......84

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory...................................................85

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................85

Precautions .................................................. 88

Troubleshooting........................................... 90

Specifications...............................................96

Index ............................................................ 98

• Remote commander (1) – RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2,

CA2 only)

– RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1,

TW2 only)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Description and location of parts

Front panel

?/1

TONE

TONE MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

TUNING MODE

SPEAKERS

PHONES

qh qg

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 47, 54)

B TONE +/–, TONE MODE (page 80)

C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42 - 44, 46 - 48,

68, 70)

D Display (page 8)

E Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

F DIMMER (page 83)

G MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42)

H MUTING (page 42)

I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30)

MEMORY/

ENTER

2CH/

A.DIRECT

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSICTUNING

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DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

J AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 35)

K DISPLAY (page 43)

L 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC

(page 50)

M TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/

ENTER (page 45)

N INPUT MODE (page 68)

O PHONES jack (page 90)

P SPEAKERS (page 33)

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

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Indicators on the display

123 4 65897

LFE

SL S

SBL

RH SW

SBR

HDMI

COAX OPT LPCM

Indicator and explanation

Playback channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).

SW LH RH L R C SL SR S

SBL SBR SB

Subwoofer Front Left High Front Right High 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:

Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

ESDTS

DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR

96/24

Indicator and explanation

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 Input indicators

Light up to indicate the current input.

HDMI

Lights up when – the receiver recognizes a component

connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24).

– TV input detected Audio Return Channel

(ARC) signals (page 59).

COAX

Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack (page

68).

OPT

Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack (page

68).

LFE

S-AIRNEO:6

PL II x z D +EX

qsqd qa

TrueHD

SLEEP

D.RANGEST

RDS

Indicator and explanation

D DTS(-ES) indicators

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

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.

DTS-ES

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTSES signals.

DTS 96/24

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 68).

E NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 51).

F S-AIR

Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is connected.

G Dolby Pro Logic indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz

Note

These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting.

Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Indicator and explanation

H Dolby Digital Surround indicators

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

D D EX D+ TrueHD

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 68).

I SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page

44).

J D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 76).

K Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations.

Stereo broadcast

RDS (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only)

A station that provides RDS services is tuned in.

Preset station number

Note

The preset station number will change according to the preset station you select. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 48.

L LPCM

Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected.

M DTS-HD indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals.

DTS-HD MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD LBR

DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

Rear panel

65 4

1 2 3 4, 54

ANTENNA

EZW-T100

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

P C

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

MONITOR

DC5V

OUT

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

A S-AIR section (page 31)

EZW-T100 slot

B DMPORT section (page 70)

DMPORT jack

C ANTENNA section (page 31)

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

MONITOR

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

SAT/ CATV

COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

D Audio signal section

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

ARC

FRONT ACENTER SURROUND

RLR

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 27, 28, 29)

HDMI IN/OUT

OPTICAL IN

COAXIAL IN

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 19, 21, 22, 27, 29)

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN/OUT

AUDIO OUT

Black

E Video signal section

* The image quality depends on the connecting jack.

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24)

HDMI IN/OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 27, 28, 29)

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

B/CB)

R/CR)

B/CB, PR/CR

Y, P IN/OUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 27, 29, 30)

Yellow

VIDEO IN/OUT

F SPEAKERS section (page 19)

High

quality

image

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate.

wg wf

ws wa

BD DVD

SA-CD/

SAT/ CATV

VIDEO2

VIDEO1

DMPORT TUNER

HDMI 2 HDMI 3HDMI 1

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 21, 24).

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Notes on using the SHIFT (O) and TV (P) button

SHIFT (O) button

Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Example: Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press ENTER (C).

SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

HDMI 2 HDMI 3HDMI 1

ENTER

TV (P) button

Press and hold TV (P), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press TV CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG + (RM-AAU075 only) (N).

TV CH / PROG

SHIFT

To control the receiver

Name and function

B ?/1b) (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 75) and “STANDBY” is set to “STBY OFF” (page 75).

C Input buttons (VIDEO 1

Selects the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are initial assigned to control Sony components.

Numeric buttons

Presets or tunes to preset stations.

ENTER

Enters the selections.

D D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode.

E MEMORY

Stores a station during tuner operation.

F DISPLAY

Views information on the display.

I AMP MENU

Displays the menu to operate the receiver.

)

(number 5a))

Name and function

L MENU/HOME

M TUNING +/–

N SOUND FIELD +

Q MASTER VOL +/– (RM-AAU073 only)

R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)

S RETURN/EXIT O

V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press

to enter the selection.

Displays the menu to operate the receiver.

Scans a station.

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations.

/–

Selects a sound field.

+/– (RM-AAU075 only)

Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

(RM-AAU075 only)

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING/ again to restore the sound.

Returns to the previous menu.

The following buttons have tactile dots:

– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and

TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +

– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and

PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/

Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button. Press AMP MENU (I) to activate this button.

To control a Sony TV

Press and hold TV (P) and then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want.

Name and function

A TV ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the TV on or off.

C Numeric buttons (number 5

Selects the TV channels.

ENTER (RM-AAU073 only)

Enters the selections.

(Previous channel) (RM-AAU075

only)

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

/ (Text) (RM-AAU075 only)

Displays text.

F DISPLAY (RM-AAU073 only)

Displays the information of TV.

/ (Info/Text reveal)

(RM-AAU075 only)

In digital mode: Displays brief details of the program currently being watched. In analog mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen format. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

H Color buttons

Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

K TOOLS/OPTIONS

Displays the TV options.

L MENU/HOME

Displays the TV menus.

N TV CH +

/– (RM-AAU073 only)

Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.

PROG +

/–, ca)/C (RM-AAU075 only)

In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In text mode: Selects the next (

C) channel.

(

Q TV VOL +/– (RM-AAU073 only)

+/– (RM-AAU075 only)

Adjusts the volume.

R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)

(RM-AAU075 only)

Activates the TV’s muting function.

)

c) or previous

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Name and function

S RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous TV menu.

T GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only)

(RM-AAU075 only)

Displays the guide when you are watching analog or digital channel.

V AUDIO

Selects the desired audio signal.

W DIGITAL (RM-AAU075 only)

Changes to digital mode.

ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only)

Changes to analog mode.

X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only)

THEATRE (RM-AAU075 only)

Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER/ THEATRE button function (page 59).

Y INPUT (RM-AAU073 only)

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

(RM-AAU075 only)

In TV mode: Selects the input signal (TV or video). In analog text mode: Holds the current page.

The following buttons have tactile dots.

– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and

– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and

Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

(RM-AAU073 only)

(RM-AAU075 only)

/ (Input select/Text hold)

TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +

PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/

To control other Sony components

Name

A AV ?/1 C Numeric buttons

(number 5a))

ENTER

CLEAR

Blu-ray disc,

DVD p layer

Power Power Power Power

Track Channel Channel Track

Enter Enter

Clear Clear – –

F DISPLAY Display Display Display Display G ANGLE

Select angle – – –

H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guide J Enter Enter Enter –

V/v/B/b Select Select Select –

K TOOLS/OPTIONS Options menu Options menu L MENU/HOME Menu Menu Menu –

a)f)

N ./>

Search forward,

backward

Play – Play Play

Skip track – Skip track Skip track

Pause – Pause Pause

Stop – Stop Stop

Exit menu Exit menu,

M m/M

S RETURN/

EXIT O

T GUIDEd)

U SUBTITLEd)

V AUDIO

a)d)

Program schedule Display guide

Select subtitle – – –

Select audio – – –

W TOP MENU On-screen guide – – –

POP UP/MENU Menu–––

The following buttons have tactile dots.

– RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and

TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +

– RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and

PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/

Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button.

RM-AAU073 only.

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

– Fast forward,

Live TV

RM-AAU075 only.

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA

VCR CD player

Enter Enter

––

rewind

Fast forward, rewind

––

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

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.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their initial settings. If this happens, reassign the button again (page 84).

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

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

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

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).

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

You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in PLIIz mode (page 51).

Example of speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left) GSurround back speaker (Right) HFront high speaker (Left) IFront high speaker (Right) JSubwoofer

Tips

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system

with two surround back speakers, all angle A should be the same.

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers at an angle between 22° to 45°. Position the front high speakers at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) directly above the front speakers.

Connections

Note

You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.

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• 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).

Connections

Center speaker

TENNA HDMI

SAT/

CATV

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(ASSIGNABLE)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

CENTER

SURROUND FRONT A

SPEAKERS

Surround speaker

Right

ARC

Left

13/32 in (10 mm)

Left

Subwoofer

Right

Surround back/

Front high/Bi-amplifier/

Front B speaker

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

LeftRight

Front A speaker

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Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection.

– If you connect only one surround back speaker,

connect it to the L of this terminals.

– If you are not using surround back speaker or

front high speakers, and you have an additional front speaker system, connect the additional front speaker system to this terminals. Set “SB ASGN” to “SPK B” in the SPEAKER menu (page 79). You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 33).

– If you are not using surround back speaker or

front high speakers, you can connect the front speakers to this terminals using bi-amplifier connection (page 20).

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

Notes

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

• After you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu (page 77).

Bi-amplifier connection

If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection.

Front speaker

(Right)

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

ANTENNA

HDMI

EZW-T100

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT

MONITOR

DC5V

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

SAT/

OUT

DVD

0.7A MAX

CATV

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DMPORT

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

VIDEOINVIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

CENTER SURROUND

SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

SPEAKERS

RLR

Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers. Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver. After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” in the SPEAKER menu (page 70).

ARC

RLR

FRONT ACENTER SURROUND

Front speaker

(Left)

FRONT A

3: Connecting the TV

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

Video signals

Audio signals

Audio/Video

signals

ARC

Connections

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

EZW-T100

MONITOR

DC5V

OUT

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

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.

Recommended connection Alternative connection

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

SAT/

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

DVD

CATV

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

CENTER

OUT

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

SPEAKERS

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound

RLR

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

HDMI

broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect either C or E. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. In this case, set “ARC” to “ARC ON” in HDMI menu (page 59).

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Notes

T T N

• 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.

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record even if you connect recording components.

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

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

EZW-T100

MONITOR

DC5V

OUT

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

AUDIOINAUDIO

AUDIO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

DIGITA

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

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

Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

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

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

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

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

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

To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack

DC5V

0.7A MAX

Connections

DMPORT

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

4b: Connecting the video components

Components to be connected

Connect your video components according to the table below.

Component Page

Blu-ray disc player* 24, 27

“PlayStation 3”* 24

DVD player* 24, 28

DVD recorder* 24, 28, 30

Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* 24, 29

VCR 30

Camcorder, video game, etc. 30

* We recommend that you connect your video

components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 21).

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 68).

Notes

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

• I t i s n ot nece ss ar y t o connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected components.

• 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.

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

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

HDMI features

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

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

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

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 55).

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio/video signals

DVD player, DVD recorder

Audio/video signals

Blu-ray disc player,

“PlayStation 3”

Audio/video signals

Connections

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

EZW-T100

MONITOR

DC5V

OUT

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

SAT/

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

CATV

COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

CENTER

RLR

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

Audio/video signals

ARC

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* See page 21 for the audio connection of TV to the

receiver.

TV, etc.

Notes

• Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page

84).

• You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 43).

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Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color (Deep Colour) images may not be displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “A. ASSIGN” in AUDIO menu (page 81) when the sound is not output correctly.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI TV 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 TV 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.OUT” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 82). If you cannot play back multi channel software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output from the TV speaker.

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver. If you set “PASS.THRU” to “OFF”, video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is set to off.

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

• 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 the 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 audio format of 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 TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

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

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

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC).

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

Connecting a Blu-ray disc player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player.

Blu-ray disc player

Video signals Audio signals

Connections

ANTENNA

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

IN 3 IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

IN 1

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

EZW-T100

AUDIOINAUDIO

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

D* EC*

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

SAT/

CATV

OPTICAL COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

OUT

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

CENTER

SPEAKERS

RLR

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

Recommended connection Alternative connection

* When you connect a component equipped with a

OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack, set “A. ASSIGN” in the AUDIO menu (page 81).

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

Notes

• The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks are Blu-ray disc player. If you want to connect your Blu-ray disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or IN 3 jacks, set “V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu (page 81).

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

Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder.

DVD player, DVD recorder

Video signals Audio signals

ACB*

ANTENNA

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

IN 3

IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

MONITOR

IN 1

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

EZW-T100

AUDIOINAUDIO

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

Notes

• The initial setting for the DVD input button is as follows: – RM-AAU073: DVD player – RM-AAU075: DVD recorder Be sure to change the initial setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player or DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 84).

• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 43).

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

SAT/

DIGITAL

CATV

(ASSIGNABLE)

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

CENTER

SPEAKERS

RLR

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

Recommended connection Alternative connection

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “A. ASSIGN” in the AUDIO menu (page 81).

• The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks are DVD player or DVD recorder. If you want to connect your DVD player or DVD recorder to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks, set “V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu (page 81).

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

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner.

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio signalsVideo signals

Connections

ANTENNA

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN 2

IN 3

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

IN 1

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

EZW-T100

AUDIOINAUDIO

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

Note

The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jacks are satellite tuner or cable TV tuner. If you want to connect your satellite tuner or cable TV tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2 jacks, set “V. ASSIGN” in the VIDEO menu (page

81).

SAT/ CATV

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

CENTER

SPEAKERS

Recommended connection Alternative connection

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

RLR

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

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

Video signals

Notes

• Be sure to change the initial 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 the input button assignments” (page

84).

• 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 43).

VCR, DVD recorder

Audio signals

IN 3

IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

IN 1

AUDIO

OUT

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

EZW-T100

MONITOR

DC5V

OUT

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

Camcorder, video game

SAT/ CATV

OPTICAL COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

DIGITAL

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVD

SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B

HDMI

IN 3 IN 2 IN 1

CENTER

SPEAKERS

(On the front panel)

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

RLR

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L AUDIO RAUTO CAL MIC

TV OUT

ARC

FRONT ASURROUND

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

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