Sony STR-DN2010 User Manual

Multi Channel AV Receiver

4-182-049-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DN2010

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 10 feet (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.

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-DN2010. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the USA model is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “European model 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.

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.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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.

) technology.

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.

“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.

“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.

VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

SHOUTcast

is a registered trademark of AOL

LLC.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH

THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS

ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN

A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED

FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO

PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Getting started .............................................18

Connections

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

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

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

4a: Connecting the video components.........25

4b: Connecting the audio components ........34

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

6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/

transceiver...............................................36

7: Connecting to the network ......................37

8: Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) ............................................39

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver................................ 39

Setting the speakers ..................................... 40

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration)............42

Configuring the network settings of the

receiver ...................................................49

Preparing a computer to use as a server ......50

Guide to on-screen display operation ..........52

Basic Operations

Playback ......................................................54

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT......................................................56

Using the Sleep Timer .................................59

Recording using the receiver .......................60

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 61

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Tuning)....................................... 63

Receiving RDS broadcasts.......................... 64

(European model only)

Listening to Satellite Radio......................... 65

(USA model only)

Connecting a satellite radio tuner ............... 66

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio.......... 66

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio .... 67

Presetting satellite radio channels............... 69

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ...................................... 70

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 73

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (NIGHT MODE) ......................... 77

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 77

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the

receiver................................................... 78

Enjoying content stored on the server......... 78

Using a controller........................................ 81

Listening to Rhapsody ................................ 83

(USA model only)

Listening to SHOUTcast............................. 86

Features of the Setup Manager application

software.................................................. 88

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 89

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 90

Playing back components with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 91

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) ......................... 92

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power-Off) ............................... 93

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 93

Adjusting Settings

Using the Settings menu ............................ 107

Auto Calibration menu ..............................108

Speaker Settings menu .............................. 109

Surround Settings menu ............................113

EQ Settings menu ......................................114

Audio Settings menu ................................. 114

Video Settings menu..................................116

HDMI Settings menu.................................117

Network Settings menu .............................118

System Settings menu ...............................121

Operating without connecting to a TV......122

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products ................................ 94

Setting up an S-AIR product....................... 95

Enjoying the system’s sound in another

room ....................................................... 98

Changing the channel

for better sound transmission ............... 100

Stabilizing S-AIR reception ...................... 101

Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR

main unit is in standby mode ............... 102

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) ..................................103

Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign) ...................................... 104

Using a bi-amplifier connection................ 106

Using the Remote

Programming the remote ...........................130

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory................................................. 135

Additional Information

Precautions ................................................135

Troubleshooting.........................................137

Specifications ............................................145

Index..........................................................148

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• GUI Menu List

• Software License Information (1)

• Setup Manager CD-ROM (1)

• VAIO Media plus CD-ROM (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote commander (1) – RM-AAP055 (USA model only) – RM-AAP056 (European model 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-AAP055 (USA model only) or RM-AAP056 (European model 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 130).

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

Description and location of parts

90q

Front panel

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or off (page 39, 63, 77).

B Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

C White indicator

Lights up when the receiver is turned on.

D MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded (page 139).

E Display

Displays the current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items (page 10).

F INPUT SELECTOR +/–

Selects the input source to play back (page 55, 60, 103).

G MUTING (page 55)

23 4 568

H MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 55).

I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 32) J AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 43) K DISPLAY

Selects the information displayed on the display (page 127).

L DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display.

M INPUT MODE

Selects the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 103).

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

(page 73, 75)

O SPEAKERS (page 42) P PHONES jack

Connects to headphones (page 137).

Indicators on the display

12 3 4 5786

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 – no digital signal is being input. – INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG”. – the “A. DIRECT” is being selected.

HDMI

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

COAX

Lights up when digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 103).

OPT

Lights up when digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 103).

ARC

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

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

EQ RDS

SIRIUS ST

MEMCAT

ARC

D + EX DTS – HD DTS –ES

TrueHD

MSTR

96 24

NEO HI RES LBR LPCM

SLEEP

S –AIR

BI –AMP

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Indicator and explanation

D 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 not set to “ANALOG” (page 103).

E NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 74).

F 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

G S-AIR

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

H SP A/SP B/SP A B

Lights up according to the front speaker system used (page 42). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

I BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP” (page 106).

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

Indicator and explanation

J SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated.

K LPCM

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals.

L 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 not set to “ANALOG” (page 103).

M Tuning indicators

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

RDS (European model only)

A station that provides RDS services is tuned in.

CAT (USA model only)

The category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation.

MEM

A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 63), etc., is activated.

SIRIUS (USA model only)

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

Stereo broadcast

N EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

O D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 113).

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

Q 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 the source sound (based on the speaker 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

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO

9 87 7 6

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 29, 30, 31)

COAXIAL IN jack (page 29, 30,

31)

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23,

26)

B ANTENNA section

21 2 1

53 4

E S-AIR section (page 36)

EZW-T100 slot (with cover)

CAUTION

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

F SPEAKERS section (page 21)

FM ANTENNA jack (page 35)

AM ANTENNA terminals (page 35)

SIRIUS jack (USA model only) (page 66)

C DMPORT section

DMPORT jack (page 34)

D NETWORK section

LAN ports (switching hubs) (page 38)

G AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 23, 34)

AUDIO OUT jack (page 21)

H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 29, 31, 32)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

I COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 23, 29, 30,

31)

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/OUT* jacks

B/CB)

R/CR)

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 130).

• RM-AAP055 (USA model only)

• RM-AAP056 (European model only)

wg wf wd ws

1 2 3

* You can watch the selected input image when you

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

wa w;

qg qf

5 6 7

8 9

continued

Name and function

?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “Control for HDMI” (page 90), “Network Standby” (page 120) and “S-AIR Standby” (page 102) are set to “OFF”.

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 changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (D).

C AMP

The button lights up and activates the receiver operation (page 122).

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 130.

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. Press TV (W), then press -/-- to select the TV channel entry mode.

>10

Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to select track numbers over 10.

(on/standby)

number 10.

)

(number 5b))

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. Press TV (W), then press ENTER to enter the value of Sony TV.

MEMORY

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

(Text) (RM-AAP056 only)

Press TV (W), then press information.

E SOUND FIELD +/–

Selects a sound field (page 73).

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. Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to display the options of Sony TV.

I MENU, HOME

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

J ./>

a),

m/Ma), N

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

Replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene.

CATEGORY +/– (RM-AAP055 only)

Selects a category for satellite tuner (page 129).

CATEGORY MODE

Selects the category mode for satellite tuner (page 129).

TUNING +/–

Scans a station.

D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode (page 128).

/ to display text

a)b)

, Xa), x

(RM-AAP055 only)

Name and function

K TV CH +/–

PROG +/–

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

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations or channels.

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

L F1/F2

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

• DVD/HDD COMBO F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc

• DVD/VCR COMBO F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc F2: VCR

SLEEP

Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 59).

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.

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

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 +/–

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

MASTER VOL +/–

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

a)b)

(RM-AAP055 only)

a)b)

(RM-AAP056 only)

a)b)

/C (RM-AAP056 only)

(RM-AAP055 only)

(Input select) (RM-AAP056 only)

(Text hold) (RM-AAP056 only)

(RM-AAP055 only)

(Wide mode) (RM-AAP056 only)

(RM-AAP055 only)

(RM-AAP056 only)

(RM-AAP055 only)

(RM-AAP056 only)

+/–

, MENU

+/– to adjust the TV volume level.

+/–

(RM-AAP056 only)

(RM-AAP055 only)

c/C

Name and function

P DISC SKIP

Skips disc when using a multi-disc changer.

Q RETURN/EXIT O

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.

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

S GUIDE

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

T DISPLAY

Views information on the display. (RM-AAP055 only) Press TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display information of TV.

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).

U NIGHT MODE

Activates the Night Mode function (page 77).

V SHIFT

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

W TV

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

X THEATER (RM-AAP055 only)

THEATRE (RM-AAP056 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 93).

Y RM SET UP

Set up the remote.

(Guide) (RM-AAP056 only)

V/v/B/b

(RM-AAP055 only)

, (Info, Text reveal) (RM-AAP056

continued

See the table on page 17 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.

– RM-AAP055 only: number 5, VIDEO 1, N,

CATEGORY MODE, TV CH +, PRESET +

– RM-AAP056 only: number 5, VIDEO 1, N,

PROG +, PRESET +,

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.

To control other Sony components

Name

AV ?/1zzzzzzzzzzzz

Numeric

buttons

TV VCR DVD

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

-/--, >10 zz z z z z z z z z z ENTER zz z z z z z

(Text) zz

Color buttons zzc)zz z

TOOLS/

OPTIONS MENU, HOME zz z z z z z z z z

./>zzzzzzzz z

/ zzzzz z z

m/TUNING –, M/TUNING +

zzzzz zz

zz z z z z z z zz z z

N, X, xzzzzzzzz zzzz

PRESET +/–,

TV CH +/– PROG +/–

F1/F2 zz

BD/DVD TOP

MENU, BD/DVD MENU

TV INPUT

(Input select), (Text hold),

a), b)

WIDE

zz z z z zd)zzz

(Wide mode)

MUTINGa), b)z

Blu-ray

HDD

player,

DVD/VCR

combo

Disc

player

Recorder

PSX Video CD

zz z

Digital

player,

player

DSSa)Digital

CATV

terminal

satellite/

terrestrial

receiver

zz zzz

Tap e

DAT

deck

A/B

zz z

player,

deck

DIGITAL

MEDIA

PORT

device

MASTER

P Q

R S

RM-AAP055 only.

RM-AAP056 only.

DVD player only.

LD player only.

VOL +/– TV VOL +/–

+/–

DISC SKIP zz z

RETURN/ EXIT O

V/v/B/b, zz z z z z z z z z

GUIDEa),

(Guide)

DISPLAY zz z z z z z z z z

zzzzzzzzz z

zzz z z

Deck B only.

Video CD player only.

m/M only.

Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video components connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below.

Installing and connecting the speakers

See “1: Installing the speakers” (page 19) and “2: Connecting the speakers” (page 21).

Checking the connection appropriate for your components

Connecting the TV and video components

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

Q: Does your TV have an HDMI jack?

t No: See the connection for a TV without an HDMI jack (page 23). t Yes: See the connection for the TV with HDMI jack (page 23).

Digital

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

B/CB

PR/C

VIDEO

Analog

Q: Does your video component have an HDMI

High quality image

jack?

t No: See “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 28). t Yes: See “Connecting components with HDMI jacks” (page 25).

Connecting the audio components

See “4b: Connecting the audio components” (page 34).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected components

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected components. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)”, and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of March 2010). For a “PlayStation 3”, check that “BD Audio Output Format” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.15). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Preparing the receiver

See “8: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 39) and “Initializing the receiver” (page 39).

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern, then perform Auto Calibration. For details, see “Setting the speakers” (page 40) and “Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 42).

Note

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone” (page 111). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again.

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

Connections

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

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 (5.1 channel).

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 if you connect additional one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel).

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in PLIIz mode (page 74).

* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the

front high speakers simultaneously.

continued

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

Center speaker

Right

Left

Surround speaker

Right Left

13/32"

(10 mm)

LeftRight

Subwoofer

Surround back/Front high/

Bi-amplifier/Front B

speaker

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

Front A speaker

continued

* 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 “Sur Back Assign” to “SPEAKER B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 41). You can select the front speaker system you want using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 42).

– 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 “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 41).

**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 40).

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)

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 “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 106).

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

TV with an HDMI jack

Audio signals

Audio/video signals

ARC

Connections

Video signals Audio

DEA

or or

signals

TV without an HDMI jack

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection

continued

* If you connect the receiver to the ARC

compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the receiver with the optical digital cord.

**If you connect the receiver to the ARC

compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. In this case, set “Control for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI Settings menu (page 90). 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 103).

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver

Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver. If your TV is compatible with ARC function, use HDMI connection. Set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

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 33).

4a: Connecting the video components

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. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible components using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 89).

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 76).

• 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 output as HDMI signals (page 33). 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 89).

Connections

continued

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 4 input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to the HDMI IN 4 (for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 4 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 130).

• You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the TV screen and display. For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 55).

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.

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

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS terminals, 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 117). 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 (format, 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 146).

• 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 components without HDMI jacks

Connect your video components according to the table below.

Component Page

Blu-ray Disc player 29

DVD player 30

DVD recorder 30, 32

Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner

VCR 32

Camcorder, video game, etc. 32

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 104).

Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 33).

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.

• 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.

To connect a Blu-ray Disc player

Blu-ray Disc player

Video signals Audio signals

or oror

ACB

Connections

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 104).

• 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 104).

continued

To connect a DVD player, DVD recorder

DVD player, DVD recorder

Video signals Audio signals

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-AAP055: DVD player – RM-AAP056: 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 130).

• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the TV screen and display. For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 55).

Recommended connection Alternative connection

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu (page 104).

• 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 104).

• 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.

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