Sony STR-DN1030 User Manual
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-420-297-14(1)
STR-DN1030
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
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.
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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.
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.
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 r adiate 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.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC
emission limits.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65.
This equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
For customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and/or peripherals.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
this device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DN1030. The model number is located at the
lower right corner of the front panel. The
illustrations used in this manual are of the USA
model and they may be different from your model.
Any differences in operation are marked in the
manual as “USA model only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
operation of the receiver with the supplied remote
control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on
the receiver if they have the same or similar names
as those on the remote control.
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, Surround EX,
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 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-HD, the Symbol, &
DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo 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.
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TM
) technology.
AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod
classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks 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.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color
(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
VAIO and VAIO Media are registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
PARTY STREAMING and PARTY STREAMING
logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or
certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
“Sony Entertainment Network logo” and “Sony
Entertainment Network” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Wake-on-LAN is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United
States.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7™,
and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by 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.
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Josh Coalson
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Table of Contents
About This Manual ....................................... 4
Supplied accessories ..................................... 9
Description and location of parts ................ 10
Getting started ............................................. 19
Connections
1: Installing the speakers............................. 22
2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 24
3: Connecting the TV.................................. 26
4a: Connecting the video equipment........... 27
4b: Connecting the audio equipment .......... 33
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ........... 34
6: Connecting to the network...................... 35
Preparing the Receiver
Setting the voltage selector ......................... 37
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead)............................................ 37
Initializing the receiver ............................... 37
Setting the speakers..................................... 38
Using AUTO CALIBRATION.................... 39
Configuring the network settings of the
receiver................................................... 44
Guide to on-screen display operation.......... 48
Basic Operations
Playing an input source equipment ............. 50
Playing an iPod/iPhone ............................... 52
Playing a USB device.................................. 55
Recording using the receiver....................... 57
Enjoying Sound Effects
Selecting the sound field .............................61
Using the Sound Optimizer function........... 64
Using the Advanced Auto Volume
function................................................... 64
Resetting sound fields to the default
settings....................................................65
Using Network Features
About the network functions of the
receiver ................................................... 65
Setting up the server ....................................66
Enjoying audio content stored on the
server ......................................................69
Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network
(SEN)......................................................71
Using the PARTY STREAMING
function................................................... 74
Streaming music from iTunes with
AirPlay ...................................................75
Updating the software .................................77
Searching for an item using a keyword.......80
Using Bluetooth Features
About the Bluetooth wireless technology.... 81
About the Bluetooth functions of the
receiver ................................................... 81
Listening to music of a Bluetooth device ....81
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 58
Presetting FM/AM radio stations
(Preset Tuning)....................................... 60
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?...........................84
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync..............84
Playing back equipment with one-touch
operation (One-Touch Play) ...................85
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control) ......................... 86
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power-Off)................................86
Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected
scene (Scene Select) ...............................87
Operating the receiver using the TV’s remote
control (Home Theatre Control) .............87
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)..................................... 88
Using other video/audio input jacks
(Input Assign).........................................88
Using a bi-amplifier connection ..................90
Using multi-zone features............................90
Adjusting Settings
Using the Settings menu ..............................93
Speaker Settings menu ................................94
Surround Settings menu ..............................96
EQ Settings menu ........................................97
Audio Settings menu ...................................97
HDMI Settings menu...................................98
Network Settings menu ............................... 98
Bluetooth Settings menu............................101
System Settings menu................................102
Operating without connecting to a TV ......102
Additional Information
Precautions................................................ 112
Troubleshooting ........................................ 114
Specifications............................................ 126
Index ......................................................... 129
Using the Remote Control
Programming the remote control...............107
Resetting the remote control......................112
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Supplied accessories
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
• Quick Setup Guide (1)
• GUI Menu List (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• Remote control (RM-AAP078) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) in
the remote control. Observe the correct
polarity when installing batteries.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control 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 control sensor to direct
sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• When you replace or remove the batteries, the
programmed codes may be cleared. If this happens,
reprogram the remote control (page 107).
• When the receiver no longer responds to the
remote control, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
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A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 37, 59, 65)
B ON/STANDBY indicator
Lights up as follows:
Green: The receiver is turned on.
Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and
– Either Control fo r HDMI, Network Standby, or
Bluetooth Standby is set to on.
– The receiver in zone 2 is turned on.
Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode
and Control for HDMI, Network Standby, and
Bluetooth Standby are set to off.
Note
If the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes slowly,
the software update is in progress (page 77). If
the indicator flashes in quick succession, the
software update has error (page 114).
C TONE, TONE MODE
Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS
or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level.
D BLUETOOTH (page 82)
Operates the Bluetooth function.
E PARTY (page 74)
Operates the PARTY STREAMING function.
Hold down the button to start or close a PARTY.
F Display panel (page 11)
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G Remote control sensor
Receives signals from remote control.
H INPUT SELECTOR (page 51, 57, 88)
I INPUT MODE (page 88)
J MASTER VOLUME (page 51)
K VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 32)
L iPod/iPhone ( (USB) port and
VIDEO IN jack) (page 31, 34)
M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 40)
N DISPLAY (page 107)
O DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3
levels.
P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE
(HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 61, 62)
Q TUNING MODE, MEMORY/ENTER,
TUNING
Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).
Turn TUNING to scan a station.
R SPEAKERS (page 39)
S PHONES jack
Connects to headphones.
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Indicators on the display panel
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HDMI COAX
EQ
D.C.A.C.D.L.L.
D.RANGESTA.P.M.
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A SW
Lights up when the audio signal is output from
the SUBWOOFER jack.
B ZONE 2
Lights up while operation in zone 2 is being
enabled.
C D.L.L.
Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato
Linear) function is activated (page 97).
D USB
Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is
detected.
E Input indicator
Lights up to indicate the current input.
HDMI
The receiver recognizes the equipment
connected via an HDMI IN jack.
COAX
Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL
jack (page 88).
OPT
Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL
jack (page 88).
ARC
TV input is selected and the Audio Return
Channel (ARC) signals are detected.
F PARTY
Lights up when PARTY STREAMING function
is activated (page 74).
G Dolby Digital Surround indicator*
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby
Digital format signals.
D
D EX
D+
TrueHD
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
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MSTR
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SP A B
BLUETOOTH
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H NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music
decoder is activated (page 62, 63).
I DTS-HD indicator*
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD
format signals.
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD LBR
J BLUETOOTH
Lights up when Bluetooth device is connected.
K Wireless LAN signal strength indicator
Lights up to show the strength of the wireless
LAN signal (page 46, 47).
No signal.
The signal strength is weak.
The signal strength is moderate.
The signal strength is strong.
L SLEEP
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated
(page 16).
M BI-AMP
Lights up when surround back speakers
selection is set to “BI-AMP” (page 90).
N SP A/SP B/SP A B (page 39)
O LPCM
Lights up when the receiver is decoding the
Linear PCM signals.
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio
DTS-HD Low Bit Rate
Audio
SLEEP
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P DTS(-ES) indicator*
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS
format signals.
DTS
DTS-ES
DTS 96/24
DTS
DTS-ES
DTS 96 kHz/24 bit
Q Tuning indicator
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio
station.
MEM
Memory function, such as Preset Memory
(page 60), etc., is activated.
ST
Stereo broadcast
R S.OPT.
Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is
activated (page 64).
S A.P.M.
Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase
Matching) function is activated.
You can only set the A.P.M. function in the
DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
function (page 42).
T EQ
Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
U D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is
activated (page 96).
V D.C.A.C.
Lights up when the measurement results of the
“Auto Calibration” function are applied.
W UPDATE
Lights up when a new software is available
(page 77).
X Dolby Pro Logic indicator
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing.
This matrix surround decoding technology can
enhance input signals.
PL
PL II
PL IIx
PL IIz
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Note
These indicators may not light up depending on
the speaker pattern setting.
Y
Lights up when the disc being played back
contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.
Z Playback channel indicator
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels
being played back. Based on the speaker
settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to
show how the receiver downmixes the source
sound.
LH
RH
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
Front Left High
Front Right High
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround equipment
obtained by Pro Logic
SBL
SBR
SB
processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the
surround back equipment
obtained by 6.1 channel
decoding)
Example:
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1
Recording format: 3/2.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc,
make sure that you have completed the digital
connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 88) or “A. DIRECT” is not
selected.
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Rear panel
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A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 26,
29, 30, 31, 32)
OPTICAL IN jacks (page 26, 29,
30)
COAXIAL IN jack (page 29)
B TUNER section
FM ANTENNA jack (page 34)
AM ANTENNA terminals
(page 34)
C Controls jacks for Sony equipment
and other external equipment
IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
(page 91)
D NETWORK section
LAN port (page 36)
Wireless LAN antenna
(page 36)
E SPEAKERS section (page 24)
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
AUDIO IN jacks (page 26, 33)
AUDIO OUT jacks (page 24)
AUDIO OUT jacks (page 91)
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G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section (page 26, 30, 32)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks
AUDIO IN/OUT jacks
Remote control
Use the supplied remote control to operate this
receiver and other equipment. The remote
control is pre-programmed to operate Sony
audio/video equipment. You can also program
the remote control to operate non-Sony
equipment. For details, see “Programming the
remote control” (page 107).
H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section (page 26, 29, 30)
Green
(Y)
Blue
(P
Red
(P
* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or
MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the
selected input image (page 26).
Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks
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A ?/1 (on/standby)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby
mode.
If you press ZONE (C) to switch the remote to
zone 2 mode, you can turn the power for zone 2
on or off using ?/1.
Saving the power in standby mode
When Control for HDMI (page 98), Network
Standby (page 101), and Bluetooth Standby
(page 101) are set to off, and the receiver in
zone 2 is turned off.
B AV ?/1
1)
(on/standby)
Turns on or off the audio/video equipment that
the remote control 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 all other equipment
including an amplifier in zone 2 (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1 changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (D).
C ZONE (page 92)
D Input buttons
2)
Selects the equipment you want to use. When
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are assigned to control
Sony equipment. You can program the remote
control to control non-Sony equipment
following the steps in “Programming the remote
control” on page 107.
Numeric/text buttons
1)2)
Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric/text
buttons to
– preset/tune to the preset stations (page 60).
– select track numbers. Press 0/10 to select track
number 10.
– select channel numbers.
– select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.),
punctuation marks (!, ?, etc.) or other symbols
(#, %, etc.) when you enter characters for
network features.
Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons
to select the TV channels.
1)
-/--
Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- to select the
channel entry mode, either one or two digit.
Press TV (W), then press -/-- to select the TV
channel entry mode.
1)
>10
Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to select track
numbers over 10.
ENT/MEM
1)
Press SHIFT (V), then press ENT/MEM to
– enter the value after selecting a channel, disc,
or track using numeric buttons.
– store a station during tuner operation.
1)
CLEAR
Press SHIFT (V), then press CLEAR to
– erase a letter for network features.
– clear a mistake when you press the incorrect
numeric/text button.
CHARACTER
Press SHIFT (V), then press CHARACTER to
select the character type for network features.
Each time you press CHARACTER, the
character type changes in sequence as follows:
“abc” (lowercase letters) t “ABC” (uppercase
letters) t “123” (numbers)
ALPHABET SEARCH
Press SHIFT (V), then press ALPHABET
SEARCH to search for an item using a keyword
(page 80).
E SOUND FIELD +/–
Selects a sound field (page 61).
F Color buttons
1)
Works according to the guide on the TV screen.
G GUI MODE
Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen.
H TOOLS/OPTIONS
1)
Displays and selects items from the option
menus.
Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to
display the TV function options.
I MENU, HOME
1)
Displays the menu to operate the audio/video
equipment.
Press TV (W), then press HOME to display the
menus of Sony TV.
J ./>
1),
m/M1), N
1)2)
, X1), x
Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop
operation.
1)
<
<
/
Press to
– replay the previous scene or fast forward the
current scene.
– skip to previous or next album when using
iPod/iPhone.
REPEAT
1)
Press SHIFT (V), then press REPEAT to play
a track or a folder repeatedly.
SHUFFLE
1)
Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to play
a track or a folder in random order.
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FOLDER +/–
1)
Selects a folder.
TUNING +/–
1)
Scans a station.
2)
PARTY
Press SHIFT (V), then press PARTY to
operate the PARTY STREAMING function.
Hold down the button to start or close a PARTY
(page 74).
D.TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
K TV CH +/–
1)2)
or PROG +/–
1)2)
Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/– or
PROG +/– to scan for the preset TV channels.
PRESET +/–
1)2)
Selects preset stations or channels.
L F1/F2
1)
Press BD/DVD (D), then press F1 or F2 to
select the equipment.
• DVD/HDD COMBO
F1: HDD
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
• DVD/VCR COMBO
F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: VCR
AUTO VOL
Press AMP (X), then press AUTO VOL to
activate the Advanced Auto Volume function
(page 64).
SLEEP
Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the
receiver to turn off automatically at specified
time.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00
t OFF
Tips
• To check the remaining time before the
receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The
remaining time appears on the display panel.
• The Sleep Timer will be canceled when you
perform the following.
– Press SLEEP again.
– Update the software of the receiver.
M TOP MENU
1)
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU
1)
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu,
or the DVD’s menu.
1)
TV INPUT
or 1) (Input select)
Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to
select the input signal (TV input or video input).
1)
or 1) (Wide mode)
WIDE
Press TV (W), then press WIDE or
repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.
1)
N MUTING
or 1)
Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the
button again to restore the sound.
Press TV (W), then press MUTING or to
activate the TV’s muting function.
O TV VOL +/–
1)
or +/–1)
Press TV (W), then press TV VOL +/– or
+/– to adjust the TV volume level.
1)
MASTER VOL +/–
or +/–1)
Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
P DISC SKIP/iPhone CTRL
1)
Press to
– skip disc when using a multi-disc changer.
– enter iPod/iPhone control mode when using
iPod/iPhone.
Q RETURN/EXIT O
1)
Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu
while the menu or on-screen guide is displayed
on the TV screen.
Press TV (W), then press RETURN/EXIT O
to return to the previous menu of Sony TV.
1)
R
,
V/v/B/b
1)
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then
press to enter/confirm the selection.
S GUIDE
1)
or 1)
Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to
display the on-screen program guide.
T AUTO CAL
Press SHIFT (V), then press AUTO CAL to
perform Auto Calibration.
Note
This button is not available when the receiver is
in “GUI MODE”.
DISPLAY
1)
Views information on the display panel.
Press TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display
information of TV.
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U SOUND OPTIMIZER
Activates the Sound Optimizer function
(page 64).
V SHIFT
Changes the remote control button function to
activate the buttons printed in pink.
W TV
Changes the remote control button function to
activate the buttons printed in yellow.
X AMP
Activates the receiver operation for main zone
(page 103).
Y RM SET UP
Programs the remote control (page 107).
1)
See the table on page 18 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each
equipment.
2)
The 5/JKL/VIDEO 2, N/PARTY and TV CH +/
PROG +/PRESET + buttons have tactile dots. Use
the tactile dots as reference when operating the
receiver.
Notes
• The above explanation is intended to serve as
examples.
• Depending on the model of your connected
equipment, some functions explained in this
section may not work with the supplied remote
control.
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To control other Sony equipment
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B
Numeric
D
buttons
TV VCR DVD
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ENT/MEM zz z z z z z
CLEAR z
Color buttons zza)zz z z
F
TOOLS/
H
OPTIONS
MENU, HOME zz z z z z z z z
I
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J
<
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zzzzzz
FOLDER +/–
REPEAT za)zz
SHUFFLE z
m/TUNING –,
M/TUNING +
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N, X, xzzzzzzzz zzz
PRESET +/–,
K
TV CH +/–,
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PROG +/–
F1/F2 zz
L
TOP MENU,
M
POP UP/MENU
TV INPUT,
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(Input
select), WIDE,
(Wide
mode)
MUTING, z
N
MASTER
O
VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/–,
z
+/–
DISC SKIP/
P
iPhone CTRL
RETURN/
Q
EXIT O
V/v/B/b, zz z z z z z z z
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GUIDE,
S
DISPLAY zz z z z z z z z zd)zz
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a)
DVD player only.
b)
LD player only.
c)
Video CD player only.
d)
Deck B only.
e)
CD player only.
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Blu-ray
HDD
player,
DVD/VCR
combo
a)
a)
Recorder
PSX Video
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player
zzz
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CD player,
LD player
b)
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c)
c)
c)
Digital CATV
terminal
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c)
DSS Digital
satellite/
terrestrial
receiver
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DAT
deck
CD
player,
MD
deck
deck
A/B
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zd)zz
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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps
below.
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Installing and connecting the
speakers (page 22, 24)
Checking the connection
appropriate for your equipment
Connecting the TV and video
equipment (page 26, 27)
The image quality depends on the connecting jack.
See the illustration below. Select the connection
according to the jacks on your equipment.
We recommend that you connect your video
equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI
jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO
HDMI
Digital
Y
P
B/CB
PR/C
R
Analog
VIDEO
High quality image
Connecting the audio equipment
(page 33)
Setting the speakers
Select the speaker pattern (page 38), then perform Auto
Calibration (page 39).
Note
You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone”
(page 95). If the sound is not output correctly, check the
speaker connection.
Setting the audio output settings on
the connected equipment
To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital
audio output setting on the connected equipment.
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio
(HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS” are set to “Auto”,
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of
September 2011).
For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output
Format (HDMI)” and “BD Audio Output Format
(Optical Digital)” are set to “Bitstream” (with system
software version 3.70).
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the connected equipment.
Preparing the receiver
See “Setting the voltage selector” (page 37),
“Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 37)
and “Initializing the receiver” (page 37).
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Function for conversion of video signals
The 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). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as
shown in the table with solid arrows.
INPUT jack OUTPUT jack
HDMI IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.
: Video signals are upconverted and output (up to 1080i).
Notes on converting video
signals
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are up
converted on this receiver and then viewed
on your TV, depending on the status of the
video signal output, the image on the TV
screen may appear distorted horizontally or
no image can be seen.
• If you are using an image improvement
circuitry with your VCR, it may impact the
video signal conversion. It is recommended
to turn off this function on your VCR.
• Converted HDMI image output does not
support x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color
(Deep Colour) and 3D.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to
component video signals and video signals.
HDMI TV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
To connect a recording
equipment
When recording, connect the recording
equipment 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.
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the
equipment 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
a)
a)
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
Multi Channel Linear PCM
a)
Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.
b)
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
a)
a)b)
a)
7.1
7.1
7.1 × a
Connection between the playback
equipment and the receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
× a
× a
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Connections
1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2
channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers).
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
5.1 channel speaker system
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
7.1 channel speaker system
using surround back speakers
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound
in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.
• 6.1 channel speaker placement
Place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
• 7.1 channel speaker placement
Place the surround back speakers as shown
in the illustration below. The angle A
should be the same.
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the
front high speakers simultaneously.
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7.1 channel speaker system
using front high speakers
You can enjoy vertical sound effects by
connecting additional two front high speakers.
Place the front high speakers
– at an angle between 25° to 35°.
– at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height.
20˚ ± 5˚
Connections
Tip
Since the subwoofer does not em it highly directional
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
A
1
10 mm
(13/32")
2
3
4
A
Center speaker
B
Surround speaker
Right Left
B
B
B
Subwoofer *
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
B Speaker cord (not supplied)
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Right
Surround back/Front high/
Bi-amplifier/Front B
speaker
Left
**
LeftRight
Front A speaker
* 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 the
subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.
**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 have an additional front speaker system,
connect them to this terminals.
Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the
Speaker Settings menu (page 38).
You can select the front speaker system you
want by using the SPEAKERS button on the
receiver (page 39).
– You can connect the front speakers to this
terminals using bi-amplifier connection
(page 25).
Set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the
Speaker Settings menu (page 90).
Note
After you have installed and connected your
speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from
the Speaker Settings menu (page 38).
Bi-amplifier connection
If you are not using surround back speakers
and 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)
Hi
Lo
Front speaker
(Left)
Hi
Lo
Connections
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 to avoid receiver malfunction.
After you have made the bi-amplifier
connection, set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP”
in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90).
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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.
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
TV
Audio signals Video signals
Audio/Video
signals
or or
A
B** CDE*
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
C Component video cord (not supplied)
D Video cord (not supplied)
E HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
ARC
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
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To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi
channel surround sound from the
receiver
* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return
Channel (ARC) function, connect E.
Be sure to set the “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON” in
HDMI Settings menu (page 85). If you want to
select an audio signal using other than an HDMI
cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio
cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT
MODE (page 88).
**If your TV is not compatible with the ARC
function, connect B.
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate
the TV’s muting function.
Notes
• Connect 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 equipment.
• Depending on the status of the connection between
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case,
place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the
receiver.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight 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 20).
• 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”.
To listen to the sound from the
TV
If your TV does not support System Audio
Control function, set the “Audio Out” to
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu
(page 98).
4a: Connecting the video equipment
Using HDMI connection
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits video
and audio signals in digital format.
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables,
operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”
Sync Features” (page 84).
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. For details,
see “Digital audio formats supported by the
receiver” (page 21).
• The receiver can receive Multi Channel
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 receiver’s
VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks can be output as HDMI signals (page
20). Audio signals are not output from an
HDMI TV OUT jack while 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.
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible
TV and video equipment (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.
Connections
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Notes on HDMI connections
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input
are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack
while the GUI menu is displayed.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and output.
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 3D images may not be
displayed. Check the 3D image formats
supported by the receiver (page 127).
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
connected equipment for details.
When connecting cords
• 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 equipment.
• 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
equipment, the sound and/or the image may
be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or
digital connecting cords, then set the “Input
Assign” in the Input Option menu (page 88)
when the sound is not output correctly.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert
the plugs straight 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.
Converting video signals
This receiver is equipped with a function for
converting video signals. For details, see
“Function for conversion of video signals”
(page 20).
If you want to connect several
digital equipment, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Using other video/audio input jacks
(Input Assign)” (page 88).
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player
Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player
Audio/video
signals
or
Video signalsAudio signals
Connections
AB
C*
D
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
C Optical digital cord (not supplied)
D Component video cord (not supplied)
Recommended connection
Alternative connection
* When you connect equipment with an OPTICAL
jack, set the “Input Assign” in the Input Option
menu (page 88).
Notes
• BD/DVD input has a better sound quality. When
you need a higher sound quality, connect your
equipment to the BD/DVD (for AUDIO) jack and
select BD/DVD as input.
• The default setting for the BD/DVD input button
on the remote control is Blu-ray Disc player. Be
sure to change the default setting of the BD/DVD
input button so that you can use the button to
control your equipment. For details, see
“Programming the remote control” (page 107).
• You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it
can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel.
For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)”
(page 51).
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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner
Audio/video signals Audio signals
ACDE
Video signals
or or
B
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Component video cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Audio cord (not supplied)
E Optical digital cord (not supplied)
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Recommended connection
Alternative connection
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