Sony ST-RV444ES User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
4-230-072-12(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-V444ES
STR-V333ES
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
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.
INFORMATION
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
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR-V444ES/V333ES
Serial No.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
®
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver
for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
receiver from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the ventilation
holes and cause malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-V444ES and STR-V333ES. Check your model number
by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-V444ES is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-V444ES only.”
Type of differences
Model
Feature
Component video
inputs/outputs
2 coaxial audio
inputs
1 coaxial audio
inputs
2ND A V
outputs
2ND AUDIO
outputs
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
V444ES V333ES
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* Digital and Pro Logic
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 29
Selecting a Sound Field 30
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 35
Customizing Sound Fields 36
Receiving Broadcasts 45
Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 47
Preset Tuning 47
Other Operations 49
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 50
Recording 50
Using the Sleep Timer 51
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 52
CONTROL A1 Control System 54
Additional Information 56
Troubleshooting 56
Specifications 58
Glossary 61
Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,
and SET UP buttons 62
Index 65
3
Hooking Up
Unpacking
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components you have
before you actually connect them to
the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the unit:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
• Control S connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)
STR-V444ES only
• Remote commander RM-US104 (remote) (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the
battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at
the remote sensor
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
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When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about
3 months (alkaline batteries) or 2 months (manganese batteries).
When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all
batteries with new ones.
on the receiver.
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.
• The remote RM-LJ304 is designed for use with alkaline
batteries only. Do not use a combination of different battery
types.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the
connections are completed.
• 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.
4
75Ω COAXIAL
AM
U
ANTENNA
FM
Antenna Hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
Hooking Up the Components
CONTROL A1
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
VIDEO 2
OUT
F
OUT
OUT
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
IN
OUT
F
F
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
L
R
L
R
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BALRLR
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
+
LRLR
–
+
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
Notes on antenna hookups
• 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.
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If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the
receiver.
5
Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
CONTROL A1
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
PHONO
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
VIDEO
CTRL S
AUDIO
CD
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
IN
OUT
F
F
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
Required cords
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
ç
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
ç
INOUT
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
IN
OUT
F
F
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
B
/B-Y
P
R
/R-Y
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BA
LRLR
+
LRLR
–
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
+
LR
–
REAR CENTER
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck TAPE jacks
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
ç
LINE
Tape deck
ç
L
R
6
Video Component Hookups
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
DIGITAL
CD
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
CD
IN
IN
OUT
CONTROL A1
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
TV/SAT
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
R
OPTICAL
ND/DAT
MD/DAT
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
R
OUT
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
OUT
IN
F
IN
IN
IN
IN
F
F
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
OUT
IN
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
REAR
L
R
PRE OUT
Required cords
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control
S cord. (See page 12 for details.)
MONITOR OUT
SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BALRLR
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
+
LRLR
–
+
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up the Components
INOUT
To the front panel
Ç
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Camcorder
or video
game
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
1)
You can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER
parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button.
1)
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
front panel
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
INOUT
Ç
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
L
R
TV monitor
VCR
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not
be output through the video jacks.
7
Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie
theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front
speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a
sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like
the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CONTROL A1
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
PHONO
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
VIDEO
CTRL S
AUDIO
CD
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
DVD or LD player (etc.)*
OUTPUT
OUT
OUT
IN
F
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2
OUT
F
OUT
OUT
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
F
F
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
L
R
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
FRONT
REAR
L
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
CENTER
SPEAKERS
FRONT
+
–
+
–
BALRLR
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
+
LRLR
–
+
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
Y
AC OUTLET
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.
*
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF
demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL
DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF
hookups.
DVD/LD
1/u
A
OFF
A+B
B
VIDEO IN
–+
–+
5
4
3
2
1
0
+–
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF
OUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
DVD/LD IN
(COAXIAL)
RF demodulatorLD player
(COAXIAL)
or (OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (4 on page 24) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
8
6
7
8
9
10
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck
to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital
input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s
digital output jack. These connections allow you to make
digital recordings of a CDs and TV broadcasts.
MD or DAT deck
ç
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
ç
INOUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
L
R
ç
INOUT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hooking Up the Components
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CONTROL A1
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
TV/SAT
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
OUTPUT
LINE
VIDEO 2
OUT
F
OUT
OUT
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
IN
OUT
F
F
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
REAR
L
R
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BA
LRLR
+
LRLR
–
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
+
LR
–
REAR CENTER
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
(STR-V444ES only)
CD Player*
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections (STR-V444ES only).
*
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital ºsignals, make digital connections.
9
5.1CH Input Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to
this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,
and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input
hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
L
CENTER
R
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
5.1CH OUTPUT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL A1
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
TV/SAT
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
VIDEO 2
OUT
F
OUT
OUT
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
F
F
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
REAR
L
R
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
BA
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
DVD/LD
VIDEO OUT
5.1 CH INPUT
DVD player
Note
See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.
1/u
A
B
OFF
A+B
IN VIDEO etc.
–+
–+
5
4
3
2
1
0
+–
FRONT
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
6
7
SPEAKERS
8
9
REAR/CENTER
10
SUB WOOFER
LRLR
+
LRLR
–
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer
AC OUTLET
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Other Hookups
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
Control S connecting cord (1)
Black E Black E
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL A1 AC OUTLET*
CONTROL A1
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ANTENNA
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
AM
TV/SAT
IN
U
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
CD
IN
IN
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
L
R
L
R
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
F
F
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
(STR-V444ES only)
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
REAR
L
R
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BALRLR
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
AC power cord
+
LRLR
–
+
–
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up the Components
2ND AV (STR-V444ES)
2ND AUDIO (STR-V333ES)
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
*
b
To a wall outlet
Example of a 2nd room hookup using the 2ND AV jacks (STR-V444ES) or 2ND AUDIO jacks
(STR-V333ES)
You can use the 2ND AV jacks to output the audio and video signal of the selected component (STR-V444ES) or 2ND
AUDIO jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component (STR-V333ES) to a stereo amplifier located in another
room. Press 2ND AV (STR-V444ES) or 2ND AUDIO (STR-V333ES) repeatedly to switch the audio (and video) signal output
to the 2nd room.
1/u
A
B
OFF
A+B
Note
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
Main room
–+
–+
5
6
4
AUDIO
7
3
8
2
OUT
9
1
10
0
+–
VIDEO
OUT
(STR-V444ES only)
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
2nd room
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
Speaker (L)
L
Speaker (R)
R
Monitor
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an
audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL
S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT
(for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate SLINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite
tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR,
and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the
receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When
you connect the receiver as shown below, input mode of
the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections also change the input mode of
the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.
TV
AUDIO
OUT
B
C
Receiver
VCR 1
DVD
player
****
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
IN
F
F
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
S-LINK
IN
S-LINK
OUTIN
DE
VIDEO
IN
A
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
MONITOR
S VIDEO
VIDEO
*
S-LINK
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
F
OUT
CTRL S
IN
IN
* Audio/video/control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection A.)
** Control S connecting cord
Note
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details
regarding the operations you can control from your TV.
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CONTROL A1
MD deck to the CONTROL A1
Refer to “CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
jack on the receiver.
Control System” on page 54
and the operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not
operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor”
software. This may cause a malfunction.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the
receiver.
COMPONENT VIDEO hookup
(STR-V444ES only)
If you have a TV, satellite tuner, DVD player, or LD player
with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and
a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner COMPONENT VIDEO TV/SAT
DVD or LD player COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD
Monitor COMPONENT VIDEO
IN jacks
IN jacks
MONITOR OUT jacks
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Notes
• If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections, nothing is
displayed on the on-screen display.
• On this receiver, the component video signals are not
compatible with S-video signals nor video signals.
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
15).
• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or
off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the
receiver’s entire memory will be cleared.
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Hooking Up
Cursor buttons
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.
5
4
+–
SET UP
3
2
1
0
1/u
A
B
OFF
A+B
–+
–+
Jog dial
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
6
7
8
9
10
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Speaker System Hookup
This receiver corresponds with 6.1 channel decording. If
you do not place a center speaker, you can place a rear
center speaker. For details, see page 18.
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active sub woofer
Black
CONTROL A1
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD
IN
ND/DAT
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
CD
IN
DVD/LD
IN
ANTENNA
AM
U
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
SIGNAL GND
U
STATUS IN
L
R
L
R
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
AUDIO
IN
IN IN
PHONO
S VIDEO
IN
F
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CD
VIDEO 2
OUT
F
OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO 1
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
MD/DAT TAPE
S VIDEO
IN
OUT
F
F
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
F
IN
CTRL S
OUT
IN
IN
(+)(+)
(–)
Black
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ND AV
MONITOR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
5.1CH INPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
FRONT
REAR
L
R
PRE OUT
MONITOR OUT
SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
Y
+
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
–
+
CENTER
–
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
}]
SPEAKERS
FRONT
BA
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
REAR CENTER
LR
LR
REAR CENTER
LRLR
+
LRLR
–
+
–
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
I
MPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
}
AC OUTLET
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]
Active sub woofer
AUDIO
IN
INPUT
}]
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Center speaker
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers (8 or 41) ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
Additional pair of front
speakers (8 or 41) ohm)
Rear speakers (8 or 41) ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals
Center speaker or rear center
speaker3) (8 or 41) ohm)
Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER PRE OUT
1)
See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
2)
You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
3)
If you do not use a center speaker, you can connect a rear center
speaker. For details, see page 18.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
2)
}
]
}
]
(Rear center speaker)
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To connect certain speakers to another amplifier
Use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the
SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you
want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
2/3 inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to
the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
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Speaker System Hookup
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
do not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“8Ω.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your
speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This
information is usually printed on a label on the back of
the speaker.)
You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal
impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of the speaker
terminals. However, even if one speaker within this range
is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
Notes
• Be sure to turn the power off when changing the IMPEDENCE
SELECTOR.
• Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front
speakers (see page 28). In this case, set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Ω”. Do not set the SPEAKER selector to A+B if
you connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 to 8 ohms
to either FRONT A or B jacks.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 22.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “e;
SPEAKERS selector” on page 28).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you
want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
1/u
5
6
4
7
1/u
A
B
OFF
A+B
–+
–+
3
2
1
+–
8
9
10
0
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The currently selected function appears in the display.
All of the following items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.
• The EQ BANK settings are cleared.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET
UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they
correspond to your system. You can adjust the following
items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the
page in parenthesis.
• Speaker size and placement (pages 18~21).
• Speaker distance (page 20).
• Selecting the 5.1CH video input (page 52).
• Digital power management (page 52).
• Video power management (page 52).
• Sound field link (page 52).
• Whether other components will turn on or off
automatically via the CONTROL A1
(page 52).
• 2 way remote control system operation (page 53).
• Selecting the command mode (page 53).
• Selecting the color of the on-screen display (page 53).
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration is activated when you turn on the
system while pressing SET UP. When the demonstration
starts, the following message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! To finish the
demonstration, please push POWER KEY while this
message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing
the receiver's memory” on this page.
control system
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear L/R speakers
up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).
You can place the rear L/R speakers either behind you or
to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
When placing rear speakers to your side
B
A A
45°
CC
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When setting up the rear center speaker
Set the speaker at least one meter behind the listening position. It
is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from
the rear L/R speakers. If there is no space behind the listening
position, set the speaker above the listening position by placing it
on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent speaker
damage or injury in case the speaker falls, make sure that it is
properly fixed in place.
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
90°
20°
When placing rear speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
x Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
• 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 speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center,
rear L/R and rear center speakers are also automatically
set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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x Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : 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”.
• 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. *
1
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The
sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*
2
x Rear L/R speaker size (REAR L/R)
Initial setting : 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 rear L/R speakers to
“LARGE”.
• 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 rear L/R channel bass frequencies from
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear L/R speakers, select “NO”.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
x Rear center speaker size (REAR CTR)*
Initial setting : NO
This parameter can be set when the center speaker is set to
“NO” and the rear speakers are set to “LARGE” or
“SMALL”. This setting is effective when NORMAL
SURROUND or VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1 is selected.
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively
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reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• 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.
However, if the rear L/R speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the rear center speaker is automatically set to “SMALL”.
• If you do not connect a rear center speaker, select “NO”.
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not 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 sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even
3
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the
equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see
page 39.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
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LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting
the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (A on page 18).
• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
x Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 18) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to
your listening position (B on page 18).
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.
x Rear L/R speaker distance (REAR L/R)
Initial setting : 11 feet (3.5 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
(left or right) speaker.
• Rear L/R speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1
meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 18) to a distance 15 feet (4.5
meters) closer to your listening position (C on page 18).
• Do not place the rear L/R speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
x Rear center speaker distance (REAR CTR)
Initial setting : 11 feet (3.5 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
center speaker.
• Rear center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1
meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 18) to a distance 15 feet (4.5
meters) closer to your listening position (C on page 18).
• Do not place the rear center speaker farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
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About speaker distances
This unit allows 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 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the rear L/R speakers can not be set farther away from
the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 15 feet (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 farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m)
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 rear L/R speakers are too
close, setting the rear L/R speaker distance closer (shorter) than
the actual distance will create a larger soundstage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
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x Rear L/R speaker position (REAR L/R PLACE)*
Initial setting : BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear
L/R speakers for proper implementation of the Digital
Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound
fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
x Rear L/R speaker height (REAR L/R HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear
L/R speakers for proper implementation of the Digital
Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound
fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
A
B
90°
60°
30°
C C
20°
B
A
B
B
60
A
A
30
* These parameters are not available when “Rear L/R
speaker size (REAR L/R)” is set to “NO”.
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About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear L/R
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear L/R
speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left
and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields
will not be effective unless the rear L/R speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
“BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above
the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the
“Rear L/R speaker position” explanation, we recommend that
you playback multi channel surround encoded software and
listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness
and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the
surround sound from the rear L/R speakers and the sound of the
front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
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