Sony STR-DN1010 User Manual

Multi Channel AV Receiver

4-174-068-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DN1010

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.

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.

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

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.

M o d e l N o . _____________________________________________________

S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

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.

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 Europe

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

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

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DN1010. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code 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 ECE 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).

4-XXX-XXX-XX (X) AA

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”.

For customers in Australia

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

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 double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 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.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

Table of Contents

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

Supplied accessories......................................8

Description and location of parts...................9

Connections

1: Installing the speakers .............................19

2: Connecting the speakers..........................21

3: Connecting the TV ..................................23

4a: Connecting the audio components.........24

4b: Connecting the video components ........26

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............35

6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/

transceiver...............................................35

7: Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) ............................................36

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver................................ 37

Selecting the front speaker system ..............37

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration)............38

Guide to on-screen display operation ..........44

Basic Operations

Playback ......................................................46

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT......................................................48

Using the Sleep Timer .................................52

Recording using the receiver .......................52

Tuner Operations

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

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Tuning)....................................... 55

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 56

(Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only)

Listening to Satellite Radio......................... 57

(Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

Connecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio...... 58

Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite

Radio...................................................... 58

Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite

Radio...................................................... 59

Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio

channels ................................................. 61

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ...................................... 62

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 65

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) ......................... 69

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 69

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.......................... 70

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 70

Playing back components with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 72

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)......................... 72

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) ............................... 73

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 73

Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable

(Audio Return Channel)......................... 74

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products ................................ 75

Setting up an S-AIR product....................... 76

Enjoying the system’s sound in another

room ....................................................... 80

Changing the channel for better sound

transmission ........................................... 81

Stabilizing S-AIR reception ........................82

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the

S-AIR main unit is in standby mode......83

Advanced Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 84

Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs...................................................... 85

Using a bi-amplifier connection.................. 88

Using the setting menu................................ 89

Auto Calibration menu................................ 90

Speaker Settings menu ................................ 91

Surround Settings menu.............................. 95

EQ Settings menu........................................ 96

Audio Settings menu ................................... 96

Video Settings menu ................................... 97

HDMI Settings menu .................................. 98

System Settings menu ............................... 100

Operating without connecting to a TV...... 101

Using the Remote

Programming the remote........................... 112

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ................................................ 116

Additional Information

Glossary .................................................... 117

Precautions ................................................ 120

Troubleshooting ........................................ 122

Specifications ............................................ 129

Index.......................................................... 132

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• GUI Menu List

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote commander (1) – RM-AAP051 (Models of area code U2,

CA2 only)

– RM-AAP052 (Models of area code ECE,

CEK, AU1, TW2 only)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP051 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAP052 (Models of area code CEK, ECE, 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 programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 112).

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

Description and location of parts

90q

Front panel

23 4 568

Name and function

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or off (page 37, 55, 69).

B Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

C White indicator

Lights up when the receiver is on. Lights off when the receiver is off.

D MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded (page 124).

E Display

Displays the current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items (page 11).

F INPUT SELECTOR +/–

Selects the input source to playback (page 46, 52, 84).

Name and function

G MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page 47, 122).

H MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 46, 122).

I VIDEO 2 IN jacks

Connects to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game (page 33).

J AUTO CAL MIC jack

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 39).

K DISPLAY

Selects the information displayed on the display (page 47, 128).

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Name and function

L DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display (page 111).

M INPUT MODE

Selects the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 84).

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

Selects a sound field (page 65, 66).

O SPEAKERS

Selects the front speaker system (page 37).

P PHONES jack

Connects to headphones (page 122).

About the indicators on the display

12 3 4 5 6897

PL ll

x z

LH SW RH

SL SRS

SB RSB L

ANALOG HDMI COAX OPT

LF E

D.RANGE

Indicator and explanation

Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

B 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.

C Input indicators

Light up to indicate the current input.

ANALOG

Lights up when – INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG”. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. – No digital signals are detected.

HDMI

The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

When INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack (page 84).

OPT

When INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack (page 84).

D ARC

Lights up when TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected (page 100).

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

EQ RDS

SIRIUS ST

MEMCAT

ARC

D + EX DTS – HD DTS –ES

TrueHD

MSTR

96 24

NEO HI RES LBR LPCM

SLEEP

S –AIR

BI –AMP

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Indicator and explanation

E 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 84).

F NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 66).

G DTS-HD indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals.

DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD LBR

H S-AIR

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

I SP A/SP B/SP A B

Lights up according to the front speaker system used (page 37). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

J BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP” (page 88).

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio

SPAB

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Indicator and explanation

K SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated.

L LPCM

Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are decoded.

M DTS(-ES) indicators

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

DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 84).

N Tuning indicators

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

RDS (Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only)

A station that provides RDS services is tuned in.

CAT (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

The category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation.

MEM

A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is activated.

SIRIUS (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and “SR” is selected.

Stereo broadcast

O EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

P D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 94).

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

DTS DTS-ES DTS 96 kHz/24 bit

Indicator and explanation

R 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 pattern settings).

LH RH L R C SL SR S

SBL SBR SB

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

Rear panel

1 2 43

8 76 6 5

A S-AIR section

EZW-T100 slot

B DMPORT section

DMPORT jack

C ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

SIRIUS jack (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

Connects to a wireless transmitter (not supplied) (page 35).

Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 24).

Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 35).

Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 35).

Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 58).

D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks

COAXIAL IN jack

HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 23, 30, 31, 32).

Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc player, etc. 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,

27).

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 21).

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F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

AUDIO OUT jack

Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 23, 24).

Connects to a subwoofer (page 21).

G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

Connects to a VCR, Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 30, 32,

33).

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green (Y)

Blue (P

B/CB)

Red

R/CR)

Y, PB/CB, P

R/CR IN/

OUT* jacks

Connects to a Blu-ray disc player, TV, satellite tuner, etc. (page 23, 30, 31,

32).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 112).

• RM-AAP051 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

• RM-AAP052 (Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only)

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV (page 23).

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qg qf

1 2 3

Name and function

?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (B) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Saving the power in standby mode

When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF” (page

70) and “S-AIR Stby” is set to “OFF” (page 83).

AV ?/1

Turns on or off the audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. To turn the TV on or off, press TV (W) and then press AV ?/1. If you press ?/1 (A) 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 (D).

C AMP

The button lights up and activates the receiver operation (page 101).

D 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. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” on page 112.

Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric buttons to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers. Press 0/10 to select track

– select channel numbers. Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

-/--

Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. To select the channel entry mode of the TV, press TV (W) and then press -/--.

>10

Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to select track numbers over 10. You can also select the channel numbers of the DIGITAL CATV terminal.

(on/standby)

number 10.

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(number 5b))

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Name and function

ENTER

Press SHIFT (V), then press ENTER to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press ENTER.

MEMORY

Press SHIFT (V), then press MEMORY to store a station during tuner operation.

(Text) (RM-AAP052 only)

Press TV (W), then press

E SOUND FIELD +/–

Selects a sound field (page 65).

F 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.

G GUI MODE

Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen.

H TOOLS/OPTIONS

Displays and selects items from the option menus. To display the options of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

I MENU, HOME

Displays the menu to operate the audio/video components. To display the menus of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press HOME.

J ./>

a),

m/Ma), N

Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation.

Replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene.

CATEGORY +/– (RM-AAP051 only)

Selects a category for satellite tuner (page 60,

110).

CATEGORY MODE

Selects the category mode for satellite tuner (page 59, 110).

TUNING +/–

Scans a station.

D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode (page 54, 109).

/ to display text.

a)b)

, Xa), x

(RM-AAP051 only)

Name and function

K TV CH +b)/–a) (RM-AAP051 only)

PROG +

Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/– or PROG +/– to select preset TV channels.

PRESET +

Selects – preset stations. – preset channels.

In text mode: Press TV (W), then press to select the next or previous page.

L F1

Press BD or DVD (D), then press F1 or F2 to select a component.

• DVD/HDD COMBO

• DVD/VCR COMBO

SLEEP

Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 52).

M BD/DVD TOP MENU

Displays the menu or on-screen guide on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to perform menu operations.

BD/DVD MENU

Displays the menu on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to perform menu operations.

TV INPUT

Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

In text mode: Press TV (W), then press to hold the current page.

WIDE

Press TV (W), then press WIDE or repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.

N MUTING

Activates the muting function. Press the button again to restore the sound. To activate the TV’s muting function, press TV (W) and then press MUTING or .

b)/–a)

(RM-AAP052 only)

b)/–a)

/C (RM-AAP052 only)

, F2

F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray disc

F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray disc F2: VHS

(RM-AAP051 only)

(Input select) (RM-AAP052 only)

(Text hold) (RM-AAP052 only)

(RM-AAP051 only)

(Wide mode) (RM-AAP052 only)

(RM-AAP051 only)

(RM-AAP052 only)

c/C

Name and function

O TV VOL +/–a) (RM-AAP051 only)

P DISC SKIP

Q RETURN/EXIT O

S GUIDE

T DISPLAY

U NIGHT MODE

Activates the Night Mode function (page 69).

V SHIFT

The button lights up and activates the buttons with pink printing.

W TV

(RM-AAP052 only)

+/–

Press TV (W), then press TV VOL +/– or

+/– to adjust the TV volume level.

MASTER VOL +/–

+/–

(RM-AAP052 only)

(RM-AAP051 only)

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

Skips disc when using a multi-disc changer.

Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu while the menu or on-screen guide is displayed on the TV screen. To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (W) and then press RETURN/EXIT O.

V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to enter the selection.

(RM-AAP051 only)

(Guide) (RM-AAP052 only)

Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to display the on-screen program guide.

Views information on the display.

DISPLAY

(RM-AAP051 only)

Press TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display information of TV.

, (Info, Text reveal) (RM-AAP052

only)

Press TV (W), then press to display information such as current channel number and screen mode. In text mode: Press TV (W), then press to reveal hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

The button light up and activates the buttons with yellow printing.

Name and function

X THEATER (RM-AAP051 only)

THEATRE (RM-AAP052 only)

Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 73).

Y RM SET UP

Set up the remote.

See the table on page 18 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

The following buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver.

– number 5, VIDEO 1 – N, CATEGORY MODE (RM-AAP051 only) – PRESET +, TV CH + (RM-AAP051 only),

PROG + (RM-AAP052 only),

(RM-AAP052 only)

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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To control other Sony components

Name

B AV ?/1 D Numeric

buttons

-/--, >10

ENTER

(Text)

F Color buttons H TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MENU, HOME

I J ./>

m/TUNING –, M/TUNING +

N, X, x

K PRESET +/–,

TV CH +/–*1, PROG +/–

L F1, F2 M BD/DVD TOP

MENU, BD/ DVD MENU

TV INPUT*1,

(Input select), *2 (Text hold), WIDE*1, *2 (Wide mode)

MUTING

MASTER

VOL +/–*1, TV VOL +/–*1,

+/–

DISC SKIP

P Q RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b,

GUIDE*1, *2

(Guide)

DISPLAY

RM-AAP051 only.

RM-AAP052 only.

DVD player only.

LD player only.

TV VCR DVD

zz z z z z z z z z z z zz z z z z z z z z z z z z

zz z z z z z z z z z zz z z z z z*4zz zzz zz zz*3zz z zzzzz zz

zz z z z z z z z z

zz z z z z z z z*5zz z zzzzz z z zz z z z z z z z z z z

zz z z z z z z z z z z zz z z z z*4zzz

zzzzzzzzz z

zz z z z z z z z z

zz*3zzz z z

zz z z z z z z z z

Blu-ray

HDD

player,

DVD/

VCR

combo

disc

player

Recorder

PSX Video

zz zz z

zz z

player,

player

Deck B only.

Video CD only.

m/M only.

Digital

CATV

terminal

DSS*1Digital

terrestrial

receiver

satellite/

Tape

DAT

player,

deck

DIGITAL

MEDIA

PORT

device

deck

A/B

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

Connections

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 66).

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

* You cannot use the surround back speakers

and the front high speakers simultaneously.

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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°. – at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) directly above the front

speakers.

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

Connections

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Right

Surround back/Front high/

Bi-amplifier/Front B

speaker

Surround speaker

Right Left

13/32"

(10 mm)

Left

Front A speaker

LeftRight

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

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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 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 Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91). You can select the front speaker system you want using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 37).

– 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 22). Set “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91).

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 metallic 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 the Speaker Settings menu (page 91).

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)

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 Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91).

Front speaker

(Left)

3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.

Video signals

Audio signals

Connections

It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Audio/video

signals

ARC

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

Recommended connection Alternative connection

C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)

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

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To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect 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 “ON” in HDMI Settings menu (page 100).

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. If the power supply of the receiver is not 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.

Tips

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

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 34).

• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

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).

Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

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

• 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.

• 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.

To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack

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

Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder

Connections

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

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

* You can enjoy the images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter when you connect the TV to the receiver.

4b: Connecting the video components

Components to be connected

Connect your video components according to the table below.

Component Page

Blu-ray disc player* 27, 30

DVD player* 27, 31

DVD recorder* 27, 31

Satellite tuner*, Cable TV tuner*

“PlayStation 3” 27

VCR 33

Camcorder, video game, etc. 33

* We recommend that you connect your video

components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 85).

27, 32

Video input/output jacks to be connected

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

Digital Analog

Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 34).

Notes

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the

AC power cord (mains lead).

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect

according to the availability of jacks on the connected components.

• 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. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

High quality image

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. Sony recommends that you connect components to the receiver using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible components using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 70).

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.

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

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up-converted as HDMI signals (page 34). Audio signals are not output from an HDMI TV OUT jack when the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 70).

Connections

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Satellite tuner,

Cable TV tuner

Audio/video signals

DVD player,

DVD recorder

Audio/video signals

Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

ARC

“PlayStation 3”

TV, etc.*

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

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

* For details on the audio connection of TV to the

receiver, see page 23.

Notes

• HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to the HDMI IN 3 (for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as input.

• Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDMI 1–4 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 112).

• You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 47).

Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• 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 “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu 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, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES 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.

• The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu (page 98). If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output from the TV speaker.

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

• 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. If you set “Pass Through” to “OFF”, video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is turned off.

• 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.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

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

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

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video components (Blu-ray disc player, Blu-ray disc recorder, “PlayStation 3”, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content.

• Depending on the TV or the video component, 3D images may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver (page 131).

• 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.

Connections

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

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

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 “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu (page 85).

• 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.

Recommended connection Alternative connection

* When you connect a component equipped with an

COAXIAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu (page 85).

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