Sony STR-SL500 User Manual

4-254-758-11(1)

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver

Operating Instructions ________________________

Mode d’emploi ______________________________

Manual de instrucciones ______________________

Bedienungsanleitung _________________________

STR-SL500

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, 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.

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-SL500. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• 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 sa me or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 30–33.

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.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-U700

The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your

components.......................................4

1a: Connecting components with

digital audio output jacks ...........6

1b: Connecting components with

only analog audio jacks ..............8

2: Connecting the antennas .....................9

3: Connecting speakers .........................10

4: Connecting the AC power cord ........12

5: Setting up the speakers .....................13

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance............................................15

— TEST TONE

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component .......................16

Listening to FM/AM radio....................16

Storing FM stations automatically ........17

— AUTOBETICAL

Presetting radio stations........................18

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....19

About the indications in the display......21

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers ...............22

Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............22

Selecting a sound field ..........................23

Operations Using the Remote RM-U700

Before you use your remote.................. 30

Remote button description.................... 30

Changing the factory setting of an

input button .................................... 33

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 34

Troubleshooting.................................... 35

Specifications........................................ 37

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 39

Index ..................................................... 40

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Customizing sound fields......................26

Adjusting the tone.................................27

Advanced settings.................................28

Other Operations

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................29

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components

Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 9).

Connectable components

Component to be connected Page

DVD player

With digital audio output

With analog audio output only

TV monitor

With composite video input only 7 or 8

Satellite tuner

With digital audio output

With analog audio output only

VCR 8

Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.

Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.

6–7

Required cords

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied).

A Audio cord

White (L) Red (R)

B Audio/video cord

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

C Video cord

Yellow

Notes

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

D Optical digital cord

E Coaxial digital cord

Getting Started

1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner

For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 5.

1 Connect the audio jacks.

DVD player

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPT IN

TV/SAT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL

DVDVIDEO

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

AUDIO IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Satellite tuner

* Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.

Tip

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

2 Connect the video jacks.

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPT IN

TV/SAT

TV monitor

Getting Started

INPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDVIDEO

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

AUDIO IN

DVD player

1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 16). For details on the required cords (A

–E), see page 5.

INPUT

VIDEO

TV monitor

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPT IN

TV/SAT

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVDVIDEO

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

AUDIO IN

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR

2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Getting Started

AM loop antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPT IN

TV/SAT

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

DVDVIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 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 sub woofer (5.1 channel).

Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker

Front speaker (Right)

Surround speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Left)

Sub woofer

Surround speaker (Left)

Tip

Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Required cords

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+) (–)

C Speaker plugs (supplied)

Getting Started

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

D Allen screwdriver (supplied)

Before you connect the speakers, attach the speaker cords (not supplied) to the speaker plugs (supplied). For details, see the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Sub woofer

INPUT

AUDIO

Front speaker

(Right)

Front speaker

(Left)

Ee Ee

FRONT R

– + –

SURR R SURR L

CENTER – +

FRONT L

+ –+ –

Surround speaker

(Right)

Center speaker

Surround speaker

(Left)

4: Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

To a wall outlet

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display. The following are reset to their factory

settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ SET UP ”.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “Speaker setup parameters” below.

Note

Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.

4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial settings are underlined.

x S.W. XXX (SUB WOOFER)

(Sub woofer selection)

•YES If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.

•NO If you did not connect a sub woofer, select

“NO”. The front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this setting. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible.

x XXXXX (FRONT)

(Front speaker size)

•LARGE If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

x XXXXX (CENTER)

(Center speaker size)

•LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select

“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.

•NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.

Getting Started

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x XXXXX (SURROUND)

(Surround speaker size)

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

•SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

•NO If you did not connect surround speakers, select “NO”.

Tips

• a) – c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic

modes

a) NORMAL

b) PHANTOM

c) 3 STEREO

• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each

speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

However, since bass sou nds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 27.

x DIST. X.X m

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x DIST. X.X m

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

x DIST. X.X m

(Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

x PL. XXXX

(Surround speaker placement)*

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 23).

•LOW

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

•HIGH

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

6: Adjusting the speaker

Getting Started

levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer

3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance

using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 26.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.

4 Press TEST TONE again after

adjustment.

The test tone turns off.

* This setup item is not available when the surround

speaker size parameter is set to “NO”.

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

1 Press input buttons to select the input.

To select the Light up

VCR VIDEO

DVD player DVD

Satellite tuner TV/SAT

Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER

The selected input appears in the display.

Tip

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Turn on the component and start

playback.

Note

If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

3 Press MASTER VOL + or MASTER VOL

– to adjust the volume.

Tip

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

Note

To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Turn the power off.

• Increase the volume.

Tip

You can also use MUTING on the receiver.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 9).

Tip

The tuning scale is:

FM: 50 kHz AM: 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the

FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

Tip

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

Tip

If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.

Direct tuning

You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the

FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

Storing FM stations automatically

— AUTOBETICAL

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down INPUT SELECTOR and

press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 19. Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS station. When done, “FINISH” appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning to preset stations”.

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

Amplifier Operation

Presetting radio stations

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

Presetting radio stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the

FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to

preset using Automatic Tuning (page 16) or Direct Tuning (page 17).

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out.

4 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP + or

PRESET/CH/D.SKIP – repeatedly to select a preset station number.

Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station number as follows:

tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset station number, start again from step 3.

Tips

• You can also use PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.

• You can also press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

5 Press MEMORY again.

The station is stored to the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press MEMORY, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

Tuning to preset stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the

FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP + or

PRESET/CH/D.SKIP – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows:

tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

Using the receiver

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

To select the preset station directly

Press the numeric buttons. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning (page 16), direct tuning (page 17), or preset tuning (page 18).

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

Note

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

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indication

t Current Time indication (in 24hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume

Type of program being broadcast (see page 19).

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by

government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,

the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,

“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the display.

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

INFO Programs offering information on

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

VARIED Other types of programs such as

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

Description

current news

a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice

“how-to” and advice programs

regional culture, such as language and social concerns

sciences and technology

celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

Amplifier Operation

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Program type indication

Description

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

music

CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,

chamber music, opera, etc.

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

etc.

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

things that affect them

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

public express their views by phone or in a public forum

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located by TP/TA

LEISURE Programs on recreational

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

About the indications in the display

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21435

DIGITAL DTS PRO LOGIC II

;

LFE

L C R

MEMORY

ST MONO

D.RANGE

RDS OPT COAX

Amplifier Operation

A ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is

decoding signals reco rded in the Dolby Digital format.

B DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.

C SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is

set to “YES” (page 13) and audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.

D 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 speakers settings).

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing))

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2

Output channel: Surround speakers absent

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

E Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 16–20 for tuner operations.

F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page 26).

G COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the COAX terminal.

H OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the OPT terminal.

I LFE: Lights up when the disc being played

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

J ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC” lights

up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated. However, both indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to “NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”, “DOLBY PL”, “PLII MOV” or “PLII MUS” is selected.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

speakers

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.

Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Press SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD – repeatedly to select “2CH ST.”.

The receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.

Decoding the input audio signal automatically (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press A.F.D.

“A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the display. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.

Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)

This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.

Press ;PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

The selected type of decoding appears in the display.

x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.

x PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)

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

x PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)

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

Tip

You can also use ; PLII on the receiver to select “DOLBY PL”, “PLII MOV” or “PLII MUS”.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals.

If you connect a sub woofer

When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Selecting a sound field

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

Selecting a sound field for movies

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

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.

x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS

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

x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS

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

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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS

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

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming

from inside the screen like in theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in

theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting a sound field for music

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

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

HALL HALL

JAZZ CLUB JAZZ

LIVE CONCERT CONCERT

GAME GAME

x HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

x GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game

software.

To turn off the surround effect

Press SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD – repeatedly to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Tips

• You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver to select the sound field you want.

• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the TV/SAT input, then change to a different input and then return to TV/SAT, HALL will automatically be applied again.

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

– : Dolby Digital discs

– : Dolby Surround encoded

programs

– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

Notes

• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

• When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.

– HALL

– JAZZ CLUB

– LIVE CONCERT

Enjoying Surround Sound

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound f ield. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ LEVEL ”.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press B or

b repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x BAL. L/R XX

(Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE (0)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

x CTR XXX dB

(Center speaker level)

x SUR.L. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (left) level)

x SUR.R. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (right) level)

x S.W. XXX dB

(Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

D.RANGE

x COMP. XXX

(Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

•OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

•STD

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

•MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information in cluded in the Dolby Di gital signal. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)

Initial setting: STD

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD,

press ?/1.

“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“TONE”.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “TONE menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press B or

b repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

items.

Notes

• You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

• You also cannot adjust the tone when you select a sound field for movies and music (pages 23–24).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS XX dB

(Front speaker bass level)

x TREB. XX dB

(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Advanced settings

Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver

You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“ SET UP ”.

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “SET UP menu parameters” below.

3 Press B or b repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other

items.

SET UP menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x DVD-XXXX

(Audio input mode for DVD input)

Lets you select the audio input mode for DVD input.

• AUTO

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

•OPT

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD OPT IN jacks.

• COAX

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jacks.

• ANLG

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

x TV-XXXX

(Audio input mode for TV/SAT input)

Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/SAT input.

• AUTO

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

•OPT

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL TV/SAT OPT IN jacks.

• ANLG

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

x DUAL XXX

(Digital broadcast language selection)

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

• M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

•M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the m ain and sub languages will be output.

x DEC. XXXX

(Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for TV/SAT and “DEC. PCM” for DVD.

• AUTO

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

•PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC. PCM”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

Other Operations

Using the Sleep Timer

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

1 Press ALT to light up the button. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the

power is on.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF

The display dims after you have specified the time.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT to light up the button (page 30), then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.

Other Operations

Operations Using the Remote RM-U700

You can use the remote RM-U700 to operate the components in your system.

Before you use your remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

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

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

Remote button description

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

1 2

VIDEO DVD

SYSTEM STANDBY

3 4 5

7 8

9 q;

DUAL

MONO

FM MODE

123

ANGLE

AUDIO

456

SWAP JUMP

TIME

789

MEMORY SHIFT

0/10 >10/11 ENTER/12 TUNING DISC ALT

ANT

CLEAR

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

The tables below show the settings of each button.

Remote Button

A.F.D. wh Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO. ALT ws Remote When ALT button lights

Operations Function

?/1

SLEEP

SAT TV

AUX

TUNER

;

PL/PL A.F.D.

SOUND

FIELD

D.TUNING

SUBTITLE

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

SEARCH MODE

MUTING

AV MENU

MASTER

VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

MAIN

VIDEO

TEST TONE

WIDE

up, it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.

ea e;

wl wk wj

wf wd ws wa w;

qj qh qg

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