Sony STR-DN1010 User Manual

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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

q;qaqsqdqfqh qgqj

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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wa w;

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).

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

AB*C

Connections

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-AAP051: DVD player – RM-AAP052: DVD recorder To control other components, be sure to change the initial setting of the DVD input button on the remote. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 112).

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

Recommended connection Alternative connection

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu.

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

• 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.

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

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)

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

Recommended connection Alternative connection

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

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

DVD recorder, VCR

Audio signals Video signals

Connections

Camcorder, video game

(On the front panel)

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

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 “Programming the remote” (page 112).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the TV screen and display. For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 47).

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Function for conversion of video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only).

INPUT jack OUTPUT jack

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. : Video signals are upconverted and output.

HDMI TV OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN

As the initial setting, video signals input from the connected component are output as shown in the table above. We recommend that you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using. For details, see “Video Settings menu” (page 97).

Notes on converting video signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are

• Converted HDMI image output does not support x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color (Deep Colour) and 3D image.

converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

• The converted video signals are not output from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.

• When you play back a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be

To connect a recording component

When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion function.

Note

Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.

output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI TV OUT jacks are converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI TV OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver

Connections

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into the S-AIR main unit and the wireless transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR sub unit.

Notes

• Before inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/transceiver.

To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit

Remove the screws.

Notes

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

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

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

Note

Remove the screws pointed with mark. Do not remove other screws.

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2 Insert the wireless transmitter.

EZW-T100 slot

Wireless transmitter

Notes

• Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing up.

• Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned.

• Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.

3 Use the screws that you removed from

step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter.

7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

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.

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

AC power cord (mains lead)

Note

Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter.

To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver.

To the wall outlet

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver

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

?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

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

Selecting the front speaker system

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

SPEAKERS

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

To select the front speakers connected to

The SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

The SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals

Both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals (parallel connection)

* To select “SP B” or “SP A B”, set “SB Assign” to

“Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 91).

Light up

SP A

SP B*

SP A B*

Preparing the Receiver

To turn off the speaker output

Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the display do not light up. “SPK OFF” appears on the display.

Note

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

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

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

• Measure the speaker size.

• Measure the speaker polarity.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.

The measurement result is not utilized when “Analog Direct” is selected.

The measurement result is not utilized when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.

The measurement result is not utilized when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference. For details, see “Test Tone” (page 93).

a)b)

a)c)

Before you perform Auto Calibration

Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items.

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 19–21).

• Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Do not connect other microphones to this jack.

• Set “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu if you use bi-amplifier connection (page 91).

• Set “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front B connection (page 91).

• Pair the surround amplifier to S-AIR main unit if you want to use surround amplifier.

• Make sure the speaker output is not set to “SPK OFF” (page 37).

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors.

• Make sure the environment is quiet to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.

• Select the seating position as position 1, 2 or 3 to save the Auto Calibration result (page 90).

Notes

• During the measurement, the sound that comes out

of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• If the muting function has been activated before

you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be set to off automatically.

1: Setting up the Auto Calibration

When using surround back speakers

Optimizer microphone

On setting up the active subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Preparing the Receiver

When using front high speakers

* Be sure to set the speaker pattern setting with front

high speakers (page 91).

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

2: Performing Auto Calibration

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Cal. Start”, then press

or b.

?/1

Input buttons

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

MUTING/

MASTER VOL +/–/

2 +/–

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

5 Press to select “START”. 6 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

Auto Calibration

Count Down

Please press enter key

to stop.

CANCEL

RETURN

7 Measurement starts.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes.

Auto Calibration

TONE T.S.P.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.

• The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.

WOOFER

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Cal.”, then press or b.

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: –Press ?/1. – Press the input buttons on the remote or

press the INPUT SELECTOR +/– repeatedly on the receiver.

– Press MUTING (RM-AAP051 only) or

(RM-AAP052 only) on the remote. You can

also use MUTING on the receiver. – Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. – Change the volume level. – Connect the headphones. –Press

3: Confirming/saving the measurement results

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep sounds.

Auto Calibration

Save

Note

If an error code appears on the screen, see “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 43).

2 View the measurement result.

Press V/v repeatedly to select the item you want, then press .

Item and explanation

Retry

Performs the Auto Calibration again.

Save

Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process.

Warning

Displays warning concerning the measurement results. See “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 43).

Phase* Displays the phase of each speaker (in phase/ out of phase).

Distance

Displays the measurement result for speaker distance.

Level

Displays the measurement result for speaker level.

Exit

Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results.

* When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,

“OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speaker s, “OUT” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

3 Save the measurement result.

Select “Save” in step 2.

Preparing the Receiver

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4 Select the Auto Calibration

Typ e.

Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Cal. Type”, then press .

Auto Calibration

Auto Cal. Type

Full Flat

Engineer

Front Reference

Off

RETURN

Calibration type and explanation

Full Flat

Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer

Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference

Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

Off

Sets the Auto Calibration to off.

5 Disconnect the optimizer

microphone after you have finished.

Note

If you have reposition your speaker, we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound.

Tip

The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

Message list after Auto Calibration measurement

Display and explanation

Error Code 31

The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set it to others and perform the Auto Calibration again.

Error Code 32

None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

Error Code 33

• None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected.

• Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals.

• Either the front left high or front right high speaker is not connected.

Warning 40

The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

Warning 41

The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range. It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.

Warning 42

The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.

Warning 43

The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

NO WARNING

There is no warning information.

Preparing the Receiver

When “Error Code” appears

Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again.

1 When you press , “RETRY?” appears. 2 Press B/b to select “YES”. 3 Press .

The measurement starts in five seconds.

When “Warning” appears

If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 1 of “3: Confirming/ saving the measurement results” (page 41).

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

Guide to on-screen display operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” following the steps in “To turn “GUI MODE” on and off” (page 44).

GUI MODE

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/ EXIT O

TOOL S/ OPTIONS

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press .

The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Example: When you select “Settings”.

Auto Cal.

Speaker

Surround

Settings

Audio

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select

the parameter you want.

Using the menu

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Music

Video

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To turn “GUI MODE” on and off

Press GUI MODE. “MENU ON” or “MENU OFF” appears on the display, depending on the mode selected.

Overview of the main menus

Menu icon Description

Input Selects the input source

component connected to the receiver (page 46).

Music Selects the music from the

audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 48).

Video Selects the images from the

video components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 48).

FM/AM/SR Selects the built-in FM/AM

radio or satellite tuner connected (page 53, 57).

Settings You can adjust the settings of

the speakers, the surround effect, equalizer, audio, video and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks (page 89).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Example: when you select “Input”.

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS while

the menu item list is displayed.

The option menu appears.

Preparing the Receiver

Using the option menus

When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

Input

Music

Video

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Input Assign

Name lnput

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the option menu item you want, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press .

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Basic Operations

Playback

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the component you want, then press .

The selected input appears on the TV screen.

RETURN/ EXIT O

MUTING/

Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

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Input buttons

GUI MODE

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

MASTER VOL +/ –/

2 +/–

4 Turn on the component and

start playback.

5 Press MASTER VOL +/–

(RM-AAP051 only) or (RM-AAP052 only) to adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

2 +/–

6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to

enjoy the surround sound.

You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC button on the receiver. For details, see page 65.

Tips

• You can press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver repeatedly or press input buttons on the remote to select the component you want.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– (RM-AAP051 only) or

2 +/– (RM-AAP052 only) button on the remote.

To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input”, then press or b.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING (RM-AAP051 only) or (RM-AAP052 only) on the remote. You can also use MUTING on the receiver. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING (RM-AAP051 only) or (RM-AAP052 only) again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

• Perform Auto Calibration.

To cancel naming input

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Viewing information on the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.

Basic Operations

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Naming the input (Name Input)

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

1 Press V/v repeatedly on the

“Input” screen to select the input you want.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Name Input”, then press .

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Input Assign

Name lnput

AMP

DISPLAY

Press AMP, then press DISPLAY repeatedly.

You can also use DISPLAY on the receiver. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected name t Sound field currently applied t Volume level t Stream information

t Original input

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station

name

t Frequency t Program Type

indication Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) Volume level

t Radio Text indicationb) t

t Sound field currently applied t

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a

character, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Composer name t Signal strength t Sound field type t Volume level

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 56). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name.

During RDS reception only (Models of area code CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 only) (page 56).

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI” is shown on the display. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “MENU OFF”.

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy picture and sound from a network system such as a portable audio/video source or computer. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting audio components” (page 24).

You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

•TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client

• TDM-iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack.

• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, be sure to turn off the receiver.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on the area.

Selecting the operation screen

You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

If the option menu does not appear on the screen, refer to the operating instructions of the connected component. When an adapter other than iPod is connected, a hierarchical menu does not appear.

Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Basic Operations

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Music” or “Video”, then press

or b.

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the mode you want, then press

The details of each mode are as follows:

• System GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP50 and TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play it back on each GUI screen.

•iPod This mode is for the TDM-iP50.

V/v/B/b,

To operate the TDM-iP50 or TDM-NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver

1 Make sure that “System GUI” is

selected in step 4 in “Selecting the operation screen” (page 49).

2 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select the content you want from the contents list displayed on the GUI screen, then press

to play it back.

The following content lists are just examples. They may vary depending on the components connected to the receiver.

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Contents list for audio

iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Album > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Track

Audiobooks > Audiobook > Track

Network Client Music Surfin

Playlist

Web Radio

Music Library

Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M-crew Server is connected.

Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”,

> Albumc) > Track

> Playlist > Track

> Station > Program

> Album > Track

depending on setting of “List Mode”.

Contents list for video

iPod Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content

Music Videos > Artist > Content

Video Playlists > Video Playlist > Content

Video Podcasts > Episode > Content

Playing the selected track

During playback of the selected track, the displayed screen changes depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.

Example of a “System GUI” screen

Music Player

Title Sample Artist Sampl... Album Sample

RETURN OPTIONS

You can operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the remote of the receiver.

B•/•

1/1

0:17

./>

m/M

3 Press MASTER VOL +/–

(RM-AAP051 only) or (RM-AAP052 only) to adjust the volume.

To operate the TDM-iP50 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 4 in “Selecting the operation screen” (page 49). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPod.

2 +/–

To Do the following

Play Press N. Pause Press X. To resume play,

press the button again.

Stop Press x.

Find the beginning of a

Press ..

track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track

Find the beginning of the

Press >.

next track

Skip to the previous/next

Press B•/•b.

album Go backward/forward Press m/M.*

* Fast-backward/forward while pressing and

holding the m/M button.

Selecting the playback mode

1 Play back the track you want to

listen to following the steps in “Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 49).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Repeat”, “Shuffle”, “List Mode” or “Audiobook”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the mode you want to select from the following, then press

x Repeat (TDM-iP50 only)

•OFF

•One

•All

x Shuffle (TDM-iP50 only)

•OFF

• Songs

• Albums

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message and explanation

No Adapter

The adapter is not connected.

No Device

There is no device connected to the adapter.

No Audio

No audio file was found.

The data is being read.

No Server* There is no server connected.

No Track* No track was found.

No Item

No item was found.

Connecting* Connecting to the server.

Configuring* The network is setting up.

Warning* Check the display of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Searching* Searching the server.

*TDM-NC1 only.

Basic Operations

x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)

•All Tracks

•Disc List

• Artist List

•Genre List

x Audiobook (TDM-iP50 only)

•Low

• Normal

•High

Using the Sleep Timer

Recording using the

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

AMP

SLEEP

Press AMP, then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

“SLEEP” lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00 t OFF

receiver

You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

Recording onto a CD-R

You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder.

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, tune to the radio station you want to record (page 53).

3 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder and adjust the recording level.

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Note

Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R AUDIO OUT jacks.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.

Recording onto a recording media

Tuner Operations

1 Press the input button of the

playback component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

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

3 Prepare the recording

component.

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

4 Start recording on the

recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

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

• Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording).

• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.

Listening to FM/AM radio

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

35).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 4.

Area code FM AM

U2, CA2 100 kHz 10 kHz*

CEK, ECE, AU1, TW2 50 kHz 9 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 55).

SHIFT

Numeric buttons

Tuner Operations

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Tuning”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

1 Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning (page 54), or select the preset station you want (page 55).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM Mode”,

then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “MONO”,

then press .

You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Direct Tuning”, then press or b.

4 Press SHIFT, then press

numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*) Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

* Press 0 for models of area code CEK,

ECE, AU1, TW2 only.

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

5 Press .

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Changing the AM tuning scale

(Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.

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Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning)

You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

DISPLAY

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down DISPLAY,

press ?/1 on the receiver.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.

Note

All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM”, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Auto Tuning (page 54) or Direct Tuning (page 54).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 54).

4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

Tuner Operations

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Memory”, then press or b.

continued

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

preset number, then press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset

another station.

You can store station as follows:

• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30

• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of

“Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning)”.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset station you want.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

Naming preset stations (Name Input)

1 On “FM” or “AM” screen, press

V/v repeatedly to select the preset number on which you have stored the station and which you want to name.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Name Input”, then press or b.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

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

This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as Program Service name display.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using Direct Tuning (page 54), Auto Tuning (page 54), or Preset Tuning (page 55).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Tip

When a Program Service name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 47).

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a

character, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

Listening to Satellite Radio

(Models of area code U2, CA2 only)

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding “The Best of XM” programming to the SIRIUS service. The “Best of XM” service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below.

SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite Radio System.

Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

Tuner Operations

Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

Connecting the SIRIUS

Preparing to listen to the

Satellite Radio

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet.

SIRIUS jack

Note

Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

TOOL S/ OPTIONS

Checking the SIRIUS Radio ID

Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SR”, then press or b.

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS, then

press V/v repeatedly to select “Sirius ID”, then press or b.

4 Check the SIRIUS ID on the TV

screen and write it in the space provided here.

ID:_________________________________

You can also check the SIRIUS ID using the display on the receiver.

Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SR”, then press or b.

Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio

SHIFT

Numeric buttons

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS, then

press V/v repeatedly to select “Antenna”, then press or b.

4 While checking the quality of

the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the best reception.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Tuner Operations

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode)

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

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SR”, then press or b.

continued

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the category, then press or b.

• All: You can select a channel from all the categories.

• (category name): You can select a channel from one category.

Note

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press TOOLS/OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select “Category Mode”.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the channel, then press .

The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.

Note

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

Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SR”, then press or b.

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Direct Tuning”, then press or b.

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the channel number.

6 Press .

The selected channel is tuned in.

Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels

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

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset channel you want, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 3.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

TOOL S/ OPTIONS

Presetting channels using the preset numbers

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SR”, then press or b.

3 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Tuning (page 59) or Direct Tuning (page 60).

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset

another channel.

Tuner Operations

Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers

1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of

“Presetting channels using the preset numbers” (page 61).

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset number from the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be changed if SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. change their channel programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, press TOOLS/OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select “Preset Mode”.

4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Memory”, then press or b.

Restricting access to specific channels

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

(Parental Lock)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time. See “To change the lock code (Lock Code)” (page 62).

SHIFT

Numeric buttons

V/v/b,

RETURN/ EXIT O

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Mode (page 59) or Direct Tuning (page 60).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 2.

To change the lock code (Lock Code)

Select a channel you want to change the lock code using Category Mode (page 59) or Direct Tuning (page 60).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Lock

Code”, then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

4 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

5 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the

numeric buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code again.” appears.

6 Reenter the new lock code with the

numeric buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Parental Lock”, then press or b.

To listen to the locked channels 1

Select a locked channel you want to listen to using Direct Tuning (page 60).

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

2 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

The channel is tuned in.

To cancel the Parental Lock 1

Select a channel you want to unlock using Direct Tuning (page 60).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Parental Lock”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF”,

then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric

buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• When you select a channel using Category Mode, locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the initial settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 and channel 184.

• You can set only one lock code on the receiver. You cannot set individual lock codes for each channel.

Tuner Operations

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list

Message appears on TV screen [Display]

Antenna [ANTENNA]

Acquiring [ACQUIRING]

UNSUB CH [CALL 888, 539-SIRI]*

SR Tuner [SR TUNER]

Invalid [INVALID]

Locked CH [LOCKED CH]

SUB UPDT [SUB UPDT]

Updating [UPDATING]

FW UPDT [FW UPDT]

– – – – There is no text information in the

* “CALL 888” and “539-SIRI” appears on the display alternately.

Explanation Remedies

The antenna is not connected properly.

The receiving condition is not good.

You have not subscribed for the selected channel.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly.

You have entered an invalid channel number.

The selected channel is locked. —

The subscription information has been updated.

Channel information is being updated.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated.

channel.

Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna.

Try moving the antenna to another location. For details about the antenna location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.

—

Check all the connections, and then turn the system on ag ain. Also ma ke sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.

The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.

—

This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Note

You cannot select “Analog Direct” when you select DVD, DMPORT and HDMI 1-4 as input.

Selecting the sound field

This receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields.

SOUND FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver.

2 channel sound mode

You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.

Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.

x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.

Movie mode

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo)

The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources without any adjustment. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted.

x C.ST.EX A (Cinema St EX A

DCS )

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

x C.ST.EX B (Cinema St EX B

DCS )

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

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x C.ST.EX C (Cinema St EX C

DCS )

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

x V.MULTI DIM. (V.M. Dimension

DCS )

Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

x PLII MV (PLII Movie)

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

x PLIIx MV (PLIIx Movie)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete

7.1 movie channels.

x PLIIz (PLIIz Height)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a

5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth.

x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.

x HALL (Hall)

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

x JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x CONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

x STADIUM (Stadium)

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

x SPORTS (Sports)

Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

x PORTABLE (Portable Audio)

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

x PLII MS (PLII Music)

Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIx MS (PLIIx Music)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIz (PLIIz Height)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a

5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth.

Music mode

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

x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

When headphones are connected

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

x HP 2CH (HP (2 ch))

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except Analog Direct). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.

Note

When headphones are connected to the S-AIR surround amplifier, the sound field is automatically set to “HP (2 ch)”.

x HP DIRECT (HP (Direct))

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “Analog Direct” is selected. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “Large”. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

Notes on sound fields

• Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available.

• You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. – PLIIx is available only when the speaker pattern

is set to a setting with surround back speaker(s).

– PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern

is set to a setting with front high speakers.

• The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. – Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz are being received.

– Signals with more than 5.1 channel are being

received (except PLIIz).

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large” on the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front or surround speakers are set to “Small”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – “Portable Audio” is selected.

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

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

Tips

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

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are input.

• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see “Glossary” (page 117).

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select “2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”. You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Enjoying Surround Sound

When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

Dolby Digital 5.1 aa Dolby Digital EX 6.1 aa

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

7.1 × a

7.1 × a DTS 5.1 aa DTS-ES 6.1 aa DTS 96/24 5.1 aa

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

a)b)

Multi channel Linear PCM

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

7.1

7.1 × a

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

× a

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

NIGHT MODE

Press NIGHT MODE to select “NIGHT ON”.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE.

Note

This function does not work in the following cases. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. – Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz are being received.

Tip

While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and Effect Levels increase, and “D.Range Comp” is automatically set to “MAX”.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

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

?/1

MUSIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down MUSIC,

press ?/1.

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play (page 72)

• System Audio Control (page 72)

• System Power Off (page 73)

• Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 73)

• Audio Return Channel (page 74)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface).

We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.

• If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback components automatically by setting the TV (page 70).

• If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver, playback components and TV individually (page 71).

If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the TV.

1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback

components via HDMI connection (page 27). (The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function).

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback

components.

3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of

the TV on.

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected components are turned on simultaneously. When the setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will appear.

For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

Perform the steps given in “If your TV is

compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function” (page 70).

2 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI”,

then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Ctrl for

HDMI”, then press or b.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON”,

then press .

The Control for HDMI function is set to on.

7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the

connected component to on.

If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting. For details on setting the TV and connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective components.

Notes

• Before you do the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected components and receiver.

• If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for “Control for HDMIEasy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV.

• If the connected components do not support “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Playing back components

Enjoying the TV sound

with one-touch operation

(One-Touch Play)

By a simple operation (one-touch), components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start automatically. You can enjoy the sound/image using connected components. When you set “Pass Through” to “AUTO” or “ON”, sound and image can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode.

When you start playback a connected component, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow:

Receiver and TV

Turns on (if in standby mode)

Switches to appropriate HDMI input

Notes

• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.

• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not turns on when “Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”.

Tip

You can also select a connected component, such as DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

from the speakers connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

TV Receiver

Sets System Audio Control to on

Minimizes TV volume

You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers.

• When you adjust the TV volume, the receiver’s volume is adjusted simultaneously.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the “Audio

Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the

receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.

• Turns on (if in standby mode)

• Switches to appropriate HDMI input

Outputs TV sound

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.

AV ?/1

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)

THEATER/ THEATRE

Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote of the receiver, TV, or the Blu-ray disc player, while pointing the remote towards the TV.

The sound field switches to “C.ST.EX B”. To return to the previous sound field, press THEATER or THEATRE again.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.

Tip

The sound field may be changed back to the previous one when you change the TV’s input.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable

(Audio Return Channel)

The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the receiver via an HDMI cable connected to the HDMI TV OUT jack. You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting the TV AUDIO IN or TV OPTICAL IN jack.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

Notes

• This function does not work when you set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “OFF” in the HDMI Settings menu.

• This function is only available when – your TV is compatible with Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function.

– INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“HDMI”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ARC”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ON”, then press .

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products

Room B

S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver)

This receiver is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 119), which allows wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products. There are two types of S-AIR product.

• S-AIR main unit (this receiver): The S-AIR main unit is for transmitting sound. You can use up to 3 S-AIR main units. (The number of usable S-AIR main unit depends on the use environment.)

• S-AIR sub unit (not supplied): The S-AIR sub unit is for receiving sound. – Surround amplifier: You can enjoy

surround and surround back speakers sound wirelessly. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier.

– S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system

sound in another room. These S-AIR products can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the area). See the notes or instructions for the S-AIR sub unit in this manual only when the S-AIR sub unit is used.

Notes

• The S-AIR menu and parameters only available

when you have inserted the wireless transmitter.

• When the speaker pattern is set to a setting with

front high speakers, the surround back speakers sound is not output from surround amplifier even if the surround amplifier is used.

Room A

S-AIR main unit (this receiver)

S-AIR sub unit

(surround amplifier)

S-AIR Operations

About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are used

Setting up an S-AIR product

S-AIR products use a radio frequency of

2.4 GHz. Certain electronic equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in S-AIR reception.

• Electronic equipment influence The following may cause interference or cross talk. – Cellular phones, cordless phones – Wireless LAN, personal computers – Game machines using radio signals –Microwave ovens

• Other factors The following may cause poor reception. – Materials or structures, such as walls and

floors

– The location where an S-AIR product is

placed When using S-AIR products, place them as far as possible from the above electronic equipment, or place where S-AIR reception is stable.

Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission.

• Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver (page 35).

• Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) (page 77).

• Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) (page 78).

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

RETURN/ EXIT O

Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)

When you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by setting a different ID for each unit.

8 Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.

Sound transmission is established as follows (example):

S-AIR main unit (this receiver)

ID A

To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit

Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “S-AIR”,

then press or b.

Note

When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is not inserted into the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR” cannot be selected.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “S-AIR

ID”, then press or b.

The S-AIR ID menu appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the ID

(A, B or C) you want, then press .

The ID of the S-AIR main unit is set. “Set S-AIR ID of the sub unit to the same as that of the main unit” appears.

6 Press .

ID A

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

Tip

To confirm the current ID, performs steps 1 to 3 above. When you pair the S-AIR main unit with the S-AIR sub unit (page 78), “(Pairing)” appears beside the ID on the TV screen in the GUI menu.

ID A

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit

Be sure to match the ID on S-AIR sub unit you want to the S-AIR main unit. For details on setting the ID of the surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver.

S-AIR Operations

7 Press GUI MODE.

The GUI menu turns off.

continued

To use multiple S-AIR main units

You can use multiple S-AIR main units by setting a different ID for each component. Sound transmission is established as follows (example):

S-AIR main unit (this receiver)

Other S-AIR main unit

ID A ID B

x Before pairing

Sound transmission is established by the ID (example).

Your room

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

ID A

Neighbor

ID A ID A ID B

S-AIR sub unit

Notes

• Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S-AIR sub unit.

• If you have connected surround amplifier, surround sound will not be output from S-AIR main unit.

Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)

To establish sound transmission, you need to set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. However, if your neighbors have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of your S-AIR main unit or vice versa. To prevent this, you can pair the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation.

ID A

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

ID A

x After pairing

Sound transmission is established between the paired S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only.

Your room

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

ID A ID A

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

Pairing

Neighbor

No transmission

To perform pairing

1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that

you want to pair near the S-AIR main unit.

2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main

unit and the S-AIR sub unit.

• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 77).

• To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.

3 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR”, then press or b.

Note

When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is not inserted into the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR” cannot be selected.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Pairing”, then press or b.

“Put the S-AIR sub unit near the S-AIR main unit. Turn on power and start pairing.” appears on the TV screen. The S-AIR main unit is ready to start pairing.

7 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Yes”, then press .

The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. “Pairing. Do the pairing operation with the S-AIR sub unit.” appears.

8 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub

unit.

Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit.

Notes

• Perform pairing within 5 minutes in step 7. If you do not, pairing is recognized as failed, and the screen changes accordingly. In this case, see “If pairing fails” (page 79).

• When sound transmission is established, “Pairing complete. To do the pairing another one, select “Continue”.” appears.

9 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Finish” or “Continue”, then press .

• “Finish”: Finishes pairing.

• “Continue”: Continues to perform

pairing to another S-AIR sub unit.

Tip

You can confirm the pairing completion or the current ID by checking the “S-AIR Settings” screen. “Pairing” appears beside the current S-AIR ID.

10Press GUI MODE.

The GUI menu turns off.

Note

After you have performed pairing, if you select the “S-AIR ID” menu, the ID setting (“A”, “B” or “C”) that you last used is displayed.

If pairing fails

“Pairing failed. Retry?” appears. To perform pairing again, select “Yes”. To finish pairing, select “No”.

To quit pairing during setting

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To cancel pairing

Perform the ID setting of the main unit according to the procedure of “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 77). If you reset the ID (even the same ID again), pairing is canceled.

S-AIR Operations

Enjoying the system’s sound in another room

(For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied))

You can enjoy the system’s sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system’s sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR receiver.

2 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR”, then press or b.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

1 Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver

to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit.

• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 77).

• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR receiver.

Notes

• When you are using another S-AIR sub unit,

such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR main unit. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit.

• When you pair the S-AIR main unit and

another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, you also need to pair the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR receiver. For details, see “Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)” (page 78).

Note

When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is not inserted into the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR” cannot be selected.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR Mode”, then press or b.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want, then press .

• Party: The S-AIR receiver outputs sound according to the input selected on the S-AIR main unit.

• Separate: You can select the input you want for the S-AIR receiver while the input of the S-AIR main unit remain unchanged. When “Separate” is selected, you can only select “SA-CD/ CD”, “DMPORT”, “FM TUNER”, “AM TUNER”, “SIRIUS”* and the input that is currently selected on the S-AIR main unit.

Note

When the input selected on the S-AIR receiver is same as S-AIR main unit, the input of the S-AIR receiver will change according to the S-AIR main unit.

7 Press GUI MODE.

The GUI menu turns off.

8 Select the desired input on the

S-AIR receiver.

xWhen “Party” is set

The S-AIR receiver’s input changes sequentially as you change the input on the S-AIR main unit or S-AIR receiver.

xWhen “Separate” is set

The S-AIR receiver’s input changes by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver.

Note

When TUNER (FM/AM band) is selected on the S-AIR main unit, you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. However, you can select input other than TUNER on the S-AIR receiver.

9 Adjust the volume on the S-AIR

receiver.

* Models of area code U2, CA2 only.

Notes

• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S-AIR main unit.

• When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.

• Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz cannot output to the S-AIR receiver.

To control the system from the S-AIR receiver

You can control the system from the S-AIR receiver by using the following buttons.

Press Operation

N, X, x,

./>

S-AIR CH Change the function of the

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.

Share the same operations on the remote

system

Changing the channel for better sound transmission

If you use multiple wireless systems which share the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable. In this case, transmission may be improved by changing the “RF Change” setting.

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR”, then press or b.

Note

When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is not inserted into the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR” cannot be selected.

S-AIR Operations

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“RF Change”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want, then press .

• AUTO: Normally select this. The system changes “RF Change” to “ON” or “OFF” automatically.

• ON: The system transmits sound by searching for a better channel for transmitting.

• OFF: The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting.

6 Press GUI MODE.

The GUI menu turns off.

7 When you set “RF Change” to

“OFF”, select the ID so that sound transmission is most stable.

Notes

• In most cases, you will not need to change this setting.

• If “RF Change” is set to “OFF”, transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels. – S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 1

– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 6

– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 11

• The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel (frequency) of the other wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system(s).

Stabilizing S-AIR reception

Check the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable. – Confirm the wireless adapters are inserted

correctly (page 35).

– Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR

main unit and sub unit are the same (page 77).

When S-AIR reception is poor

Check the following.

• Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR product (AC power cord (mains lead), speaker cords, or other cords) away from the wireless adapter and slot.

• Keep as much space as possible around S-AIR products. – Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of or

directly below other electronic equipment.

– Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed

rack, metal rack or under a table.

• Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR products until reception is the most stable.

– Place so that the wireless adapters of the

S-AIR main unit and sub unit are closer.

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode

(For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied))

You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR Stby” to “ON”.

– Place so that S-AIR products are separated

from other wireless devices.

– Place so that S-AIR products are separated

from metal doors or tables.

If you still cannot improve S-AIR reception, change the “RF Change” setting (page 81).

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR”, then press or b.

Note

When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is not inserted into the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR” cannot be selected.

S-AIR Operations

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“S-AIR Stby”, then press or b.

continued

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

• ON: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode or turned on.

• OFF: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode.

Advanced Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Notes

• When you set “S-AIR Stby” to “ON”, the power consumption increases during the standby mode.

• When the wireless transmitter is removed from the S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR Stby” is set to “OFF” automatically.

• If you have selected TUNER (FM/AM band) on the S-AIR main unit before you turn it off and “S-AIR Stby” is set to “ON”, you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. However, you can select input other than TUNER on the S-AIR receiver.

• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S-AIR main unit.

• When the receiver is in standby mode, “A.STANDBY” appears on the display if “S-AIR Stby” is set to “ON”.

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on

the receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

x AUTO

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

x ANALOG

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

Notes

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

• When either the HDMI 1-4 input, DMPORT input or SIRIUS* is selected, “------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the HDMI 1-4 input, DMPORT input or SIRIUS* then set the audio input mode.

• When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio input is automatically set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.

* Models of area code U2, CA2 only.

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

You can reassign audio and/or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example when you want to connect your DVD player but cannot find an unused input:

DVD player

To OP TI CAL BD IN jack (audio signal)

To COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks (video signal)

Receiver

Assign to DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input”, then press or b.

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Advanced Operations

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the input name you want to assign.

continued

4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

Input

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

Input Assign

Name lnput

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Input Assign”, then press or b.

The “Input Assign” screen appears.

6 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b.

Input Assign

Select Video Select Audio

COMP.2

COMP.3

CVBS

SAT OPT

DVD C OAX

ANALOG

RETURN

7 Press to enter the setting.

Input name

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

* Initial setting

COMP.1 a* aaaaa COMP.2 aa* aaaa COMP.3 aaa* aaa CVBS a – aa* a*– HDMI1 aaaaaa HDMI2 aaaaaa HDMI3 aaaaaa HDMI4 aaaaaa NONE – a –––a* BD OPT a* a – aaa SAT OPT – aa* aaa DVD COAX aa* aaaa ANALOG a – aa* a* a*

BD DVD SAT/CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD/

Notes

• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

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

• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input.

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

CD-R

Advanced Operations

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SP Pattern”, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers and front high speakers, then press .

Notes

• Set “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” before you perform Auto Calibration.

• If you set “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP”, the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.

• If you set “SP Pattern” to a setting with surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot set “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP”.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SB Assign”, then press or b.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“BI-AMP”, then press .

The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Using the setting menu

You can adjust various settings for speakers, surround effects, etc. using the setting menu. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” by following the steps in “To turn “GUI MODE” on and off” (page 44).

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b to enter the menu mode.

The Setting menu list appears on the TV screen.

Auto Cal.

Speaker

Surround

Settings

Audio

RETURN/ EXIT O

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

Input

Music

Video

DVD

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want, then press or b.

Example: When you select “Auto Cal.”.

Auto Cal.

Speaker

Surround

Settings

Audio

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press or b.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Advanced Operations

Note

appears for models of area code U2, CA2 only.

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Setting menu list

Menu Description

Auto Cal. Sets the speaker level or

distance and makes the measurement automatically (page 90).

Speaker Sets the speaker position

manually (page 91).

Surround Adjusts the sound field

(surround effect) you choose (page 95).

EQ Adjusts the equalizer (bass/

treble sound) (page 96).

Audio Sets various sound items

(page 96).

Video Adjusts the resolution of

analog video signals (page

97).

HDMI Makes settings for sound/

images from components connected to the HDMI jacks (page 98).

System Sets the receiver switch to

standby mode automatically (page 100).

S-AIR Makes settings for S-AIR

operations (page 75).

Auto Calibration menu

You can make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference.

Auto Cal. Start (Auto Calibration start)

Lets you perform Auto Calibration. For details, see “2: Performing Auto Calibration” (page 40).

Auto Cal. Type (Auto Calibration type)

Lets you select the Auto Calibration type for each seating position. For details, see step 4 of “3: Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 41).

Note

You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result.

Position

You can register 3 patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the listening position, listening environment, and measurement conditions.

To register settings for the listening environment

You can select the seating position you want and register the measurement results of the Auto Calibration for that seating position.

1 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Position”, then press or b.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

position (Position 1, 2, 3) for which you want to register the measurement result, then press .

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto

Cal. Start”, then press or b.

The measurement results is registered as the position you selected in step 2.

4 Press to select “START”.

5 Repeat step 1 to 3 to register another

seating position.

To select the registered seating position

Press V/v repeatedly to select “Position”, then press or b.

Speaker Settings menu

You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

Note

The speaker settings are only for the current seating position.

SP Pattern (Speaker pattern)

Select “SP Pattern” according to the speaker system which you are using. You do not need to select the speaker pattern after Auto Calibration.

1 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SP Pattern”, then press or b.

The “SP Pattern” screen appears.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

speaker pattern you want, then press

3 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

position (Position 1, 2, 3) you want, then press .

The registered seating position is selected.

Name Input (Naming position)

You can rename the position name.

1 Select the “Position” for which you want

to name.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Name

Input”, then press or b.

3 Press V/v/B/b to select a character,

then press .

The name you entered is registered.

SB Assign (Surround back speaker assign)

You can make settings for the surround back speaker(s) or front high speaker(s). Before you change “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” or “Speaker B”, be sure you have set “SP Pattern” to a setting without surround back speakers or front high speakers.

• Speaker B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select “Speaker B”.

• BI-AMP If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection, select “BI-AMP”.

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Advanced Operations

•OFF If you do not use “Speaker B” or “BI-AMP”, select “OFF”.

Note

Set “SB Assign” to “OFF”, then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection or speakers front B connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. See “Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 38).

Manual Setup

You can adjust each speaker manually on the “Manual Setup” screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).

1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the

speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level, then press .

2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Lvl:”.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to set the level of

the selected speaker, then press .

For front left/right speakers, you can adjust the level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in

0.5 dB steps. For other speakers, you can adjust the level from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker

You can adjust the distance from the listening position to each speaker (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).

1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the

speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position, then press .

2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Dist:”.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to set the

distance of the selected speaker, then press .

You can adjust the distance from 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches (1.00 meter to

10.00 meters) in 1 inch (0.01 meter) steps.

Notes

• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. – Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

96 kHz are being received.

To adjust the size of each speaker

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right) size.

1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the

speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the size, then press .

2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Size:”.

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front or surround speakers are set to “Small”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – “Portable Audio” is selected.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to set the size of

the selected speaker, then press .

•Large If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “Large”. Normally, select “Large”.

• Small If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “Small” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers.

Note

This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used.

Tips

• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “Large” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “Small”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “Large”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the center, surround, and front high speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “Large”.

Crossover Frequency (Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration.

1 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker on the screen you want to adjust, then press .

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust

the value, then press .

Test Tone

You can select the test tone type on the “Test Tone” screen.

Tips

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

• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment.

To output test tone from each speaker

You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence.

1 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Test

Tone”, then press .

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

parameter, then press .

•OFF

• AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

• FL, CNT, FR, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, LH, RH, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

speaker level, then press .

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Advanced Operations

To output test tone from adjacent speakers

You can output test tone from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.

1 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Phase

Noise”, then press .

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

parameter, then press .

•OFF

• LH/FR, LH/RH, FL/RH, FL/SR, SL/FL, SB/SL, SBL/SL, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR, FL/CNT Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

speaker level, then press .

To output the source sound from adjacent speakers

You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.

1 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Phase

Audio”, then press .

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

parameter, then press .

•OFF

• LH/FR, LH/RH, FL/RH, FL/SR, SL/FL, SB/SL, SBL/SL, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR, FL/CNT Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.

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

When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen

The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match.

D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression)

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

x MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

x STD

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

x AUTO

The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source or other source is set to “OFF”.

x OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the

speaker level, then press .

Tips

• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.

• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

Distance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.

x FEET

The distance is displayed in feet.

x METER

The distance is displayed in meters.

Surround Settings menu

You can adjust the sound effect on the “S.F. Select” screen.

Note

The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field.

S.F. Select (Sound field select)

You can select the surround sound field and adjust the effect level on the “S.F. Select” screen. For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 65).

To select the surround sound field

Press V/v repeatedly to select “S.F. Select”, then press or b.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

surround sound you want, then press

To adjust the effect level 1

Press V/v repeatedly to select “S.F. Select”, then press or b.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

surround sound you want, then press

or b.

Note

Effect Level adjustment is valid only when “Cinema St EX DCS ” is selected.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select effect

level you want, then press .

•MAX

•STD

•MIN

Advanced Operations

EQ Settings menu

Audio Settings menu

You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/trebel level) of front speakers.

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. – Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz are being received.

• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at 96 kHz.

To adjust the equalizer on the EQ screen

Press B/b repeatedly to select “Bass” or “Treble”.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the gain,

then press .

You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference.

A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio with video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. – Signals with a sampling frequency of more than

96 kHz are being received.

Dual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection)

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

x Main/Sub

Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

x Main

Sound of the main language will be output.

x Sub

Sound of the sub language will be output.

Dec. Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

x AUTO

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

x PCM

When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound, depending on the format. In this case, set this item to “AUTO”. When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals other than PCM are received, set this item to “AUTO”.

Notes

• Even when “Dec. Priority” is set to “PCM”, the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back.

• When playback a DTS CD, set “Dec. Priority” to “AUTO”.

Video Settings menu

You can make settings for video.

Resolution (Converting video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals (component video and video) and output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.

x AUTO

The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.

x 480/576p

The resolution is set to 480p/576p. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver.

x 720p

The resolution is set to 720p. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver.

x 1080i

The resolution is set to 1080i. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver.

Advanced Operations

x 1080p

The resolution is set to 1080p. Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver.

Note

If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in “Resolution” menu, the images from the TV will not be output correctly.

Comp.Dec. (Component video decoder)

If the image is distorted when you connect to video game, set “Comp.Dec.” to “ON”. This setting is only applicable for component video input signals.

x ON

x OFF

HDMI Settings menu

You can make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack.

Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 70).

x ON

x OFF

Note

When you set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON”, “Audio Out” may be changed automatically.

Pass Through

Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode.

x ON

When the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack.

x AUTO

When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the “ON” setting.

x OFF

The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in the standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected component’s source on the TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the “ON” setting.

Notes

• This parameter is not available when “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”.

• When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when “ON” is selected.

• When the receiver is in standby mode, “A.STANDBY” appears on the display if “Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”. However, “A.STANDBY” will disappear when “Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” and no signals are detected.

Audio Out (Setting HDMI audio input)

Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.

x AMP

The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. Multi channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.

x TV+AMP

The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to an image display component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “AMP”.

• When you select the input that you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the TV.

SW Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI)

Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.

x AUTO

Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency.

x +10 dB

x 0 dB

SW L.P.F. (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter for HDMI)

Lets you set the low pass filter of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. Set the “SW L.P.F.” if your connected subwoofer’s crossover frequency do not have low pass filter.

x ON

The low pass filter of the subwoofer’s cut off frequency is set to 120 Hz.

x OFF

The low pass filter of the subwoofer is turned off.

Advanced Operations

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Lets you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver via an HDMI cable. For details, see “Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable” (page 74).

x ON

Audio signal is input to the HDMI TV OUT jack.

x OFF

Audio signal is input to the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack.

Note

This parameter is not available when “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”.

System Settings menu

You can customize the settings of the receiver.

Auto Standby

Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver.

x ON

Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes.

x OFF

Does not switch to standby mode.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – TUNER input is selected. – S-AIR receiver or surround amplifier is used.

• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

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Sony STR-DN1010 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Description and location of parts

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

2: Connecting the speakers

3: Connecting the TV

4a: Connecting the audio components

4b: Connecting the video components

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver

7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver

Selecting the front speaker system

Guide to on-screen display operation

Basic Operations

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Using the Sleep Timer

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning)

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Listening to Satellite Radio

Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products

Setting up an S-AIR product

Enjoying the system’s sound in another room

Changing the channel for better sound transmission

Stabilizing S-AIR reception

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode

Advanced Operations

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Using the setting menu

Auto Calibration menu

Speaker Settings menu

Surround Settings menu

EQ Settings menu

Audio Settings menu

Video Settings menu

HDMI Settings menu

System Settings menu