Sony STR-V444ES, STR-V333ES Owner’s Manual

ON"_ 4-230-072-12t1_

FM Stereo FM.AM Receiver

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

_E_ER8_WCiN_I00WUn_> S_aWCF_RSO_

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 fl equency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmf_fl interference to radio commtmications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmfifl 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 hetween the equipment and receiver: Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different fi'om that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fbr help.

CAUTION

You are eautioned that any ehanges or

modification not expressly approved in this manual cotfld void your authority to

operate this equipment.

Note to CAW system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV

system installer's attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grotmding and, in particular. specifies that the cable grotmd shall be connected to the grounding system of the huilding, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are ]oeated

on the rear of the trait. Record the serial number in the space provided helow.

ReDr to them whenever you call upon

your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR V444ES/V333ES Serial No.

ENERGY STAR' is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR" partner; Sony

Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR"

guidelines fur energy eftMency.

Forcustomers 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 EXPOSIIRE.

On safety

Should any solid objeet or liquid fell into the cabinet, unl)lug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel hefore operating it any fiwther.

Onpower sources

• Befbre operating the reeeiver, cheek 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 trait isnot disconnected flora the AC power somce (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even ifthe trait itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver fbr a long time, be stne to disconnect the

receiver fl'om 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 propose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are tmable to insert the plug f\dly into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord nmst be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Plaee the reeeiver in a ]oeation with adequate ventilation to prevent heat

htfildup 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 eonneeting other eomponents_ be sure to ttnn off and tmplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the eabinet, panel and eontrols 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

About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this inanual are R)r models STR V444ES and STR V333ES. Check your model number

by looking at the lower right corner of the fi'ont panel. In this manual, tile 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"

Typeof differences F_ V444ES V333ES

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

Component video inputs/outputs •

2 coaxial audio inputs

1 coaxial audio

inputs •

2ND AV

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 nai-nes

as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refbr to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

• The tbllowing icon is used in this manual:

*_"Indicates hints and tips for making the task

This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround Systeln.

* ManuS_ctured under]icense from Dolb3,'Laboratolqes.

"Ddt)y", "AC 3", "Pro Logic" and thedoubJeD svmbd BE]are

trademarks of Dollar gaboratolles. Confidential unpublished Works. _" !992 !997 Doll)v Laboratories. All right_ reserved.

**Manufi_ct_u'ed under license f1"omDigital Theater S_:stems, Inc. [IS

PaL No. 5,45!,942 and other worhlwide patents issued and pendin&

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surrozmd" are trademarks of Digitai Theater S>stems, Inc. (c !996 Digital Theater S25tems, Inc. All

rights reserved.

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HookingUpand 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

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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

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Other Operations 49

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 50

Recording 50 Using the Sleep Timer 51 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 52

CONTROLA1 n Control System 54

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Additional Information 56

Troubleshooting 56 Specifications 58

Glossary 61 Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,

and SET UP buttons 62

Index 65

Unpacking

Check that you received the fffllowing 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 coimnander RM-LJ304 (reinote) (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (3)

STR V444ES only

• Remote commander RM-US104 (remote) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Insert batteries with tile + and properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using tile remote, point it at

the remote sensor R_g on tile receiver For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your remote.

"_° Whento replacebatteries 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.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new batteW with an oM one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct stmlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a mall\ruction.

• Ifyou don't use the remote fur an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage fl'om battery

leakage and corrosion.

• The remote RM LJ304 is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do not use a combination of difl'erent batte W types.

• Turn off tire power to all coinponents [)eft)re making any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of tire connections are conlpleted.

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

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

Antenna Hookups

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

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Connect the

AM loop antenna FM wire antenna

To the

AM terminals

FM 75f_ COAXIAL terminal

• Toprevent noise pickup, keet) the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to tkfllyextend the FM wire antenna.

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

"_W"If you have poor FM reception

Use a 70 ohn-i coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna

Important

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lighming. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Receiver

7_°°_'×'_ Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

Note Do not use the _ SIGNAL OND terminal for grounding the

receiver.

Audio Component Hookups

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Turntable

OUT IN

Audio cords (not supplied)

_Vhen connecting a cord, be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks Oil tile components.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

CD player

Connect a To the

Turntable PHONO jacks

CD player CD jacks

Tape deck TAPE jacks

MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the

SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.

Tape deck

Video Component Hookups

TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player

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Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sine to match the color coded pins to tile appropriate jacks oil the components.

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)

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

Video cord for connecting a IV monitor You can use tile video cord of the supplied andio/video/control

S cord. (See page 12 for details.)

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OUT

To the front panel I1

Camcorder or video

game

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 1) MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the

fi'ont panel

VCR

I)Yon can display the SURROUND, LEVEL,EQUALIZER

parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button.

-I-_ _ _IR REAR L CENTER

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REAR

TV monitor

VCR

You can conilect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound

effects to the audio fl'om the TVI In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDE(-)

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.

_" When using the S-videojacks instead of the videojacks

Your monitor mnst also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals me on a separate bus fl'om the video signals and will not be outpnt through the video jacks.

Digital Component Hookups

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and

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satellite tuner (etc.) t@the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround souiKt @fa i'tlovie theater into your home. To enjoy fifll eft_ct of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two ti'@nt 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 dem@dulato_; like the Sony MOD RFI (not supplied).

TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player (etc.)*

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black _i;,

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Yellow =C_

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)

_ L FRONT R [] t

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* Make tither coaxiaJ oi"opdcaJ connections. We recommend making coaxiai connections instead olopdcaJ connections.

Please note that you cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit's digital input jacks. Yotl 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 fi_r details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF

hookups.

I DVD/LD

VIDEO OUT DIGITAL VIDEO IN

LD player I RF RF demodulator

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Note

When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE ([_ on page 24) manually. This trait may not operate correctly if

INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO."

Connect the digital otJtput 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.

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black _=,

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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MD or DAT deck

OUT IN

Yellow

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sine to match the color coded pins to tile appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

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Yellow

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IMPEDANCE USE 4-16_) --

REAR L CENTER

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REAR

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CD Player*

* Make eid_er coaxial or op_icaI com]ec_ions. We recommend making coaxial connecrions instead ofopricaI connecrions (STR VqqqES onI29.

Notes

• Please note that you canilot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.

• All tile 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 °signals. make digital connections.

5.1CH Input Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a nmlti channel

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decodel, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy imfltichannel software encoded in f_rTnats other than Dolhy 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 nmlti channel decodel_ Alternatively, ti_e 5. I CH INPUT jacks

can he used to connect an external inulti channel decodel_ To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will

need five speakers (two ti'ont speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, nmlti channel decodeL etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups.

Audio cords (not supplied)

%vo 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 fur the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)

Yellow Yellow

DVD player,

Multichannel decoder, etc.

Note

When using the connections described belov[] adjust the level of your sun'ound speakers and sub woofer fl'om the DVD player or

multichannel decoder.

[] t FRONT _ _ L

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VIDEO OUT 5.1 CH INPUT IN VIDEO etc. SPEAKERS

Note

See page 15 f}ar details on speaker system hookup.

DVD player _ REAR/CENTER

I SUB WOOFER

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I DVD/LD

FRONT

SPEAKERS

-_[_] Front Speaker (L)

-_[_] Front Speaker (R)

[_ Rear Speaker (L)

1_1 Active Woofer

Rear Speaker (R)

[_] Center Speaker

Other Hookups

CONTROL A1 II CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT

Red (R) Red (R)

Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)

Yellow (video) O _\ _ Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) _) _--_\_/_:_mZ_ White (L/audio) 0

Red (R/audio) _ _ )_ _ Red (R/audio)

Black (control S) 0 _ _ Black (control S) (_

Control S connectingcord(1)

Black_ ._z,... ,._{_c_ Black

COMPONENT VIDEO (STR-V444ES only)

AC power cord

AC OUTLET _

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IMPEDANCEUSE 4-1Gl_

R REAR t CENTER

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REARCENTER

2ND AV (STR-V444ES) 2ND AUDIO (STR-V333ES)

* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlet5 on @e rearpanei varies according to r!_emode! and country to _d_ich the receiver is shipl)ed.

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 COlnponent (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 rooln.

Main room

_, AUDIO /_ AUDIO

2nd room

Stereo amplifier

SPEAKERSq Speaker (L)

{_ Speaker (R)

To a wall outlet

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Note (STR-V444ES only)

This f\mction is not availahle when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.

L_ Monitor I

Other Hookups

* AudioAddeo/controI S connecting cord (Pull the video coM away

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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 (supt)lied) or a control S cotmecting cord (supplied) to cotmect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tunei; or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-

LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. satellite

tuner; monitor, VCR, etc., tor details.

The following illustration is an exainple 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 ntode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.

Receiver

fi_omthe supplied audio/video/control S cable [bl connection O.)

**Control S connecting cord

Note

Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control fi'om your TV.

• If you have a CONTROL A1 II compatible Sony

CD player, tape deck, or MD deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to cormect the CONTROL A1 II jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL AI 11jack on the receiven ReDr to "CONTROL A 111Control 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 II connections Dora the receiver to

an MD deck that is also connected to a compute_; do not

operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor"

soflwm e. This may cause a malt\ruction.

• 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

comi-nand i'node to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiven If; however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and cotmect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the

receiver.

DVD player

If you have a TV. satellite tune!'. DVD playen or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO ("11,B 51, R-Y) ot_tput 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

IN jacks

DVD or LD player COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD

IN jacks

Monitor COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT jacks

Notes

• Ifyou make COMPONENT VIDEO ronnertions, nothing is displayed on the on screen display.

• On this receiven the component video signals are not compatible with S video signals nor video signals.

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:

• Connect the speaker systeln to the receiver (see page

15).

• Turn tile MASTER VOLUME control to tile leftmost position (0).

Ccmnect 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, tile receiver will supply power

to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or offwhen you turn tile receiver on or

oft\

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 lions, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for ahout two weeks, the receiver's enti]e memory will be cleared.

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Cursor buttons

Jog dial SET UP

SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances.

Cursor buttons (_I_): Use to select paralneters after pressing the SETUP button.

Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

Speaker System Hookup

This receiver corresponds with 6. l channel decording. If yOU do not place a center speaker, you can place a rear center speaker. For details, see page 18.

Speaker cords (not supplied)

One fbr each fiont, rear, and center speaker

(-) _ _ (-)

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

One for an active sub woofer

Black @ _ Black

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

IMPEDANCE

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Active sub woofer

Connect the To the

Front speakers (8or 41)ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

Additional pair of front SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals speakers (8 or 41)ohm)

Rear speakers (8 or 41)ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals

Center speaker or rear center SPEAKERS CENTER terminals speaker :_>(8 or 41)ohm)

Active sub woofer SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2}

I) See "Speaker impedance" on fl_enext page.

g) 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

J; ff vvu do not use acenter speaker, you can connect arear center

speaker For details, see page !&

Rear speaker (R)

@ @

Rear speaker (L)

"_"aToconnect certain speakers to another amplifier

Use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output fi"om both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OI.IT 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.

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 into). Be sure to inatch 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 [)ass.

• If you use fi"ont speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume caref\flly to aw)id excessive output on the speakers.

Centerspeaker

(Rear center speaker)

Speaker System Hookup

Short circuiting of the speakers inay damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following

precautions when connecting tile speakers.

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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.

To enjoy inulti channel surrotn-ld, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or highei, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to

"8_-_."Check tile instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you're not sure of their iinpedance. (This infi_rmation is usually printed on a label on tile 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. Howeven even if one speaker within this range

is c(mnected, set tile IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4_-_".

Notes

• Bestnv to turn the power offwhen changing the IMPEDENCE SELECTOR.

• Bestnv to connect Dont speakers with a nominal impedance of

8 ohms or higher ifyou want to select both sets (A+B) of Dont speakers (see page 28). In this case. set the IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR to "4£_".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 ti"om a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output ti'om a speaker other than

the one whose name is currently displayed on tile receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this

hapt)ens, check the speaker connection again.

Performing Initial Setup Operations

Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memm_. Then specif,/the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perfbml any other initial setup operations necessary fbr your system.

Make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "[_ SPEAKERS selector" on page 28).

Beff_re using your receiver fbr the first time, or when you want to cleat" the receiver's llleiilory, do the following.

Beff_re using your receiver fbr the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they

correspond to your system. You can adjust the fbllowing items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the

page in parenthesis.

Video power inanagement (page 52).

Whether other components will turn on or off

• 2 way remote control system operation (page 53).

• Selecting the command mode (page 53).

• Selecting the color of the on-screen display (page 53).

Speaker size and placement (pages 18-21). Speaker distance (page 20). Selecting the 5.1CH video input (page 52). Digital power management (page 52).

Sound field link (page 52).

atttomatically via the CONTROL A1 iI control system (page 52).

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1 Turn off the receiver.

Hold down I/@ for 5 seconds.

The currently selected f\mction appears in the display. All of the tbllowing items are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations al_ reset or cleared.

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factoly 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 fl_r each program source and preset stations are cleared.

• The EQ BANK settings are cleared.

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration is activated when you turn on the system while pressing SET [JR 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 I/_ 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 I/(D 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.

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Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance Kom the listening position (O). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 %et (1.5 meters) closer (O) and the rear L/R speakers up to 15 %et (4.5 meters) closer (_) to the listening position.

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The front speakers can be placed fl'oin 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to

12.0 meters) fl'om the listening position {O).

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

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Set the speaker at least one meter bebind 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 fl'om the ceiling. To prevent speaker damage or injmT in case the speaker falls, make sine that it is properly fixed in place.

Note

Do not place tbe center speaker farther away fl'om the listening position than the fl'ont speakers.

1 Press I/_) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press SET UR

3 Press the cursor buttons (_ or _) to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

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.

When placing rear speakers behind you

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• Front speaker size (FRONT)

Initial setting : LARGE

• If you connect large speakers that will eflk_ctively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Nommlly,

select "LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you %el a lack of surround efIects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the fl'ont channel bass frequencies fl'om the

sub wooDr.

• When the Dont speaker is set to "SMALL", the centeL rear L/R and rear center speakers are also autoinatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO").

• Center speaker size (CENTER)

Initial setting : LARGE

• ffyou eonneet a large speaker that will eftbctively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". Howeven if the fi'ont 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 eftects when using nmlti channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and OUtl)Ut the center channel bass fi'equencies fi'om 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 fi'om the fi'ont speakers.*2

• Rear [dR speaker size (REAR [dR)

Initial setting : LARGE

• If you connect large speakers that will effbctively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". Howeven if the fi'ont 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 efIects when using nmlti channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear L/R channel bass frequencies fi'oin the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers.

• If you do not connect rear L/R speakers, select "NO". *:_

"_'°N"1_'3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes

1 NORMAL

•2 PHANTOM

•3 3 STEREO

• Rear center speaker size (REAR CTR)*

Initial setting : NO

This parameter ean be set when the eenter 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 etIectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the fi'ont speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the rear center speaker to

"LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you Del a lack of surround effbcts when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies froin the fi'ont speakers (ifset to "LARGE") or sub woofen 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 speaken select "NO".

"_" About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker

deternfine whether or not tbe internal sound processor will cut the bass signal fi'om that channel. When the bass is cut fi'om a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass fi equencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amotmt of directionality, it best not to cut them, if"possible. Tberefore, even

when using small speakers, you can set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the hass fi'equencies fi'om that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaken but preDr not to have bass fi equencies output fi'om that speaker, set it to

"SMALL".

If the overall sounct level is lower than you preDn set all speakers to "LARGE". If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the eclualizei; see page 39.

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• Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)

Initial setting : YES

• If you connect a sub woot_r, select "YES".

• If you do not connect a sub woofel; select "NO". This activates the bass rediiectkm circuitry and outpt_ts the LFE signals fi'om other speakers.

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• In order to take full advantage of tile Dolby Digital

(AC 3) [)ass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting

tile sub woofer's cut off fl'equency as high as possible.

• Front speaker distance (FRONT)

Initial setting : 16 t_et (5.0 meter) Set tile distance fl'om your listening position to the fl'ont (left or right) speaker (_ on page 18).

• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps fl'om 3 to 40 fleet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance flom your listening position, set tile distance to tile closest speaker.

• Center speaker distance (CENTER)

Initial setting : 16 t_et (5.0 meter) Set tile distance fl'om your listening position to the center

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• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 fioot (0.1 meter) steps fl'om a distance equal to the front speaker distance

(_ on page 18) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to

your listening position (O on page 18).

• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the fl'ont speakers.

• Rear center speaker distance (REAR CTR)

Initial setting : 11%et (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 fi'oii1 a distance equal to tile fl'ont speaker distance (_ on page 18) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer to your listening position (_ on page 18).

• Do not place tile rear center speaker farther away from your listening position than tile front speakers.

"_" About speaker distances This trait allows you to input the speaker position in terms of

distance. However; it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the fl'ont speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot he

set more that 5feet (1.5 meters) closer than the flont speakers. Likewise, the rear L/R speakers can not he set farther away from the listening position than the fl'ont speakers. And they can he no more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closei:

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 sotmd fl'om that speaker: In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance 36 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 surrotmd eftbct 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 sotmdstage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often restflts in nmch hetter surrotmd sotmd. Give it a try!

• Rear L/R speaker distance (REAR L/R)

Initial setting : 11 fleet (3.5 meter) Set tile distance fl'om your listening position to the _ar (left or right) speaker.

• Rear L/R speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 ineter) steps froin a distance equal to the fl'ont speaker distance (_ on page 18) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 ineters) closer to your listening position (_ on page 18).

• Do not place the rear L/R speakers farther away fl'oin your listening position than the front speakers.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance fl'om your listening position, set tile distance to tile closest speaker.

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