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Sony STR-V55ES User Manual

FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver
3-864-512-51(1)
Operating Instructions
GB C1 C2
STR-V55ES
1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
• 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 model STR-V55ES. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel.
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 the Dolby system and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
*
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
* Pro Logic Surround
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 Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 12
Speaker System Hookup 13 Multi-Channel Surround Setup 14 Before You Use Your Receiver 19
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Description 22
Enjoying Surround Sound 26
Selecting a Sound Field 27 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
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To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power. The following message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 19.
Receiving Broadcasts 37
Direct Tuning 38 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 39
Other Operations 41
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 43
Additional Information 44
Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 46 Glossary 48 Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 49
Index 51
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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 remote:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander RM-TP501 (remote) (1)
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert four size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. 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. 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 new batteries with old ones.
• Do not mix battery types. This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only.
• 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.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords 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.
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Antenna Hookups

AM
y
ANTENNA
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
Hooking Up the Components
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
AC OUTLET
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
z
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
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.
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 SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the receiver.
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Audio Component Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
TV/LD DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN
IN
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
IN OUT
ç
ç
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
L
R
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
TAPE
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
ç
LINE
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)
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
ç
L
R
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
CD player
Tape deck
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 SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups

TV tuner or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
OUT
DVD player
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DVD IN COAXIAL
DVD
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO RL
ANTENNA
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
OUT
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN OUT
ç
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
TAPE
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
Required cords
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
VCR
L
R
ç
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
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 (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
Hooking Up the Components
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV tuner or LD player TV/LD jacks VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks DVD player DVD jacks TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor
To the front panel
Camcorder or video game
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/ LD 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/LD VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV 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.
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Digital Component Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and TV 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 subwoofer 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).
DVD player*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
AUDIO
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
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)
TV tuner or LD player
OUTPUT
OUT
OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
MD/DAT
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
MONITOR
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-LINK
CTRL A1
RLR LRL
White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
* If your DVD player is equipped with a COAXIAL OUTPUT, do not
L
R
make optical connections. Only connect the DVD player to the receiver's DVD IN COAXIAL jack.
AC OUTLET
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 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 TV/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
TV/LD
DIMMER SLEEP INPUT
VIDEO 3 INPUT
MODE
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
VIDEO IN or DVD VIDEO IN
SUR
SOUND FIELD
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
BALANCE
CURSOR
SET UP
•
MODE
GENRE MODE
V
bB
v
•
•
LR
BASS BOOST
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF OUT
RF demodulatorLD player
DIGITAL
TV/LD IN
(OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
MEMORY FM MODE TUNING
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
–+
B
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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MASTER VOLUME
10
Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of CDs and TV broadcasts.
CD player
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
LINE
L
R
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
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
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN COAXIAL
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
DVD
y
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
AM
MD/DAT IN OPT
SIGNAL GND
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ç
ç
IN OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
MD or DAT deck
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
y
PHONOINCD
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
AC OUTLET
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
ç
ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• This unit is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and analog
connections to your digital components.
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Other Hookups

Hooking Up the Components
TV/LD DVD
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
DVD
y
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
AM
MD/DAT IN OPT
SIGNAL GND
MD/DAT OUT OPT
y
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel
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varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
S-LINK CTRL A1
MONITOR
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
TAPE
Required cords
CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)
Black Black
S-LINK
CTRL A1
SPEAKERS
RLR LRL
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
PRE OUT
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
AC power cord
CENTERREARFRONTBA
+
–
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET
To a wall outlet
*
b
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S-LINK CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a S-LINK CONTROL A1-compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
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
13).
• 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.
Hooking Up the Components
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.
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/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.
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Hooking Up
SET UP
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
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.
MASTER
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
VOLUME
10
SUR
SOUND FIELD
DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
MEMORY FM MODE TUNING
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
–+
LRVIDEO AUDIOS-VIDEO
DIMMER SLEEP INPUT
VIDEO 3
INPUT
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
EQUALIZER SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
EQ
ON/OFF
INDEX
PHONO
TUNERCDMD/DATTAPETV/LDDVDVIDEO 3VIDEO 2
CURSOR
MODE
BALANCE
SET UP
•
V
bB
v
•
•
LR
BASS
BOOST
Cursor buttons
BALANCE
Brief descriptions of buttons and controls used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “SPEAKER SETUP” when specifying speaker types or “SPEAKER DISTANCE” when specifying speaker distances.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field mode on or off.
Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b): Use to select the parameters and settings after pressing the SET UP button.
BALANCE control: Use to adjust the front speaker balance while outputting a test tone.
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Speaker System Hookup

Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
DIGITAL
DVD IN
COAXIAL
DVD
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
ANTENNA
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
y
AM
SIGNAL GND
y
TV/LD DVD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
Active woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
PRE OUT
IN
CENTERREARFRONTBA
}
+
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
}
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
RLR LRL
L
R
]
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
]
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
}
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals Additional pair of front
speakers Rear speakers SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack*
* You can connect an active woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer.
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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.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
]
}
]
}
Center speaker
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (15 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

Multi-Channel Surround Setup

Selecting the impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)
If the nominal impedance of your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Ω 8 ohms or higher 8Ω
Note
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 23).
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
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 speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
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Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers matching your front speakers.
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If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when using sound fields from the VIRTUAL 3D genre (see pages 16 and 28~29 for details).
Specifying the speaker types
p 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 and rear speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
p Center speaker size (CENTER)
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 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. *
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• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER SETUP”. 3 Press the cursor buttons (V or v) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Press the cursor buttons (B or b) to select setting
you desire. The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
p Rear speaker size (REAR)
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 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 channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO
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Multi-Channel Surround Setup
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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” speaker.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it 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 equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see page 34.
p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. 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 3D genre.
p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. 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 3D genre.
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* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker
size (REAR)“ 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 3D genre. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre were designed under the premise that the rear speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear 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 3D modes will not be effective unless the rear 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 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 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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