Sony TA-VA80ES User Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier

3-860-972-11(1)

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TA-V A80ES

 1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the amplifier, 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 amplifier.

• The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier 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 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 amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On placement

• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the amplifier.

• Do not place the amplifier 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 amplifier.

About This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this manual are for model TA-VA80ES.

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier.

• A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on page 33.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 30 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only

the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

This amplifier incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system.

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “AC-3,” and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV/VCR Hookups 8 Digital Component Hookups 8 AC Hookups 10 Before You Use Your Amplifier 10

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Indexing Program Sources 14 Recording 14 Using the Sleep Timer 15

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Digital 16

Sound Adjustment

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 18 Customizing the Sound Fields 20

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 23 Programming the Remote 24

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 25 Specifications 26 Glossary 27 Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 28 Rear Panel Descriptions 29 Remote Button Descriptions 30

Index 32

Quick Reference Guide 33

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the amplifier:

• Remote commander (remote) RM-P501 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the amplifier.

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z When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

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

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

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

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

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the amplifier on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jacks, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 29.

Speaker System Hookups (6)

Front

speaker

(L)

Rear

speaker

(L)

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 cable, 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.

TV/VCR Hookups (8) Digital Component Hookups (8)

LD player

POWER

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

S-VIDEO

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

Video camera

recorder

Video game

VCR

STANDBY

VIDEO3 INPUT

Center

speaker

Active

woofer

ON/OFF BAND CH

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT PASS

GENRE MODE

BASS BOOST

SURROUND STANDARD

CD player

Tape deck

DAT/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component Hookups (5)

SUR

PANEL

UP/DOWN

INDEX

PHONO

BALANCE

SET UP

•

INPUT MODE

Tuner

Front

speaker

(R)

MUTING

MASTER VOL

100

•

FUNCTION

MODE

Rear

speaker

(R)

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the amplifier. For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups” on page 8.

TUNER

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player, tuner, and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

DAT/MD

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TUNERINPHONO

SIGNAL

GND

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

S VIDEOINS VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

TAPE

REC OUT

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLR

–

CENTER SPEAKER

–

REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

TAPECDPHONO

Tape deck

Amplifier Tape deck

TAPE

REC OUT

DAT deck or MD deck

Amplifier DAT deck or MD deck

DAT / MD

REC OUT

Turntable

Amplifier Turntable

PHONO

Getting Started

OUTPUT

INPUT

LINE

OUTPUT

INPUT

LINE

OUTPUT

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Amplifier CD player

Tuner

Amplifier Tuner

TUNER

OUTPUT

LINE

OUTPUT

LINE

If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL GND terminal on the amplifier.

Getting Started

Speaker System Hookups

To connect the speaker cords

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response.

FRONT SPEAKERSPRE OUT

S VIDEO

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

TUNERINPHONO

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

SIGNAL GND

DIGITAL

What cords will I need?

• Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+) (+) (–) (–)

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

S VIDEOINS VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

TAPE

REC OUT

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLR

–

CENTER SPEAKER

–

REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

REAR SPEAKERSCENTER SPEAKER

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Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Center speaker Amplifier

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Active woofer

Amplifier

REAR

FRONT

PRE OUT

CENTER SPEAKER

–

CENTER

WOOFER

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REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

Active woofer

Rear speaker

(L)

–

INPUT

Twist the stripped ends of the cord 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.

• Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active woofer)

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Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Amplifier

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLR

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–

Front speaker

(L)

–

z If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

Note

If you use front speakers with low maximum power input, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

Getting Started

Speaker placement

For the best possible surround sound, we recommend:

• The best quality speakers possible

• Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality

• Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A).

The center speaker, however, may be moved closer, but not beyond the straight line connecting the two front speakers (B). The rear speakers may also be closer to listening position than the front speakers (C), to suit the configuration of your room. If the surround effect is still inadequate, adjust the CENTER DELAY and REAR DELAY parameters (see page 16).

45°

C C

90°

20°

Notes

• Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular to the listening position they should be placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

Note

If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 16 and 19 for details).

Selecting the speaker system

If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:

To drive

Speaker system A (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals)

Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and B (parallel connection)

Set SPEAKERS selector to

A+B*

* Connect speakers with nominal impedance of 8 ohms or

higher to the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals.

z To connect any speaker pair through another

amplifier

Connect the amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of this amplifier to output the PRE OUT jack signals from the connected amplifier’s speaker terminals. The signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are identical to those output from the speaker terminals of this amplifier. You can then connect any pair of speakers (e.g., the front speakers) to the connected amplifier’s speaker terminals.

Front speaker

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.

45°

C C

90°

20°

Getting Started

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/VCR Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups” on this page.

VIDEO 2 MONITORTV

TV monitor

If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV VIDEO IN jack.

Amplifier

MONITOR

S VIDEO

OUT

TV monitor

INPUT

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

TUNERINPHONO

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

SIGNAL GND

DIGITAL

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

S VIDEOINS VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

TAPE

REC OUT

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLRBAL

–

CENTER SPEAKER

–

REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

VIDEO 1LD

What cables will I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied player; 2 for each VCR)

Yellow Yellow White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

Yellow Yellow

) (1 for each TV or LD

z If you want to watch higher quality video images

You can connect an S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to the TV, LD, VIDEO 1/2/3, or MONITOR jack.

Note

Ths signal input from the S VIDEO IN jack is not output to the normal VIDEO OUT jack. Nor is the signal input from the VIDEO IN jack output to the S VIDEO OUT jack.

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

Amplifier

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)

If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

Amplifier

VIDEO 1

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT INPUT

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIO

Video camera recorder or video game

Use the VIDEO3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.

Video camera recorder or

video game

Amplifier

S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO3 INPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LD player

If you have an additional LD player, connect it to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

Amplifier

LD player

AUDIO

Digital Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect a LD player, TV, DAT/MD deck, and CD player equipped with digital jack(s) to the amplifier. If you use a digital component, select the appropriate input mode for the component (see page 11).

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OUT

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

Getting Started

LD AC-3 RF/ COAXIAL/OPTICAL IN

S VIDEO

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

TUNERINPHONO

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

SIGNAL

GND

DIGITAL

S VIDEO

S VIDEOINS VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

TAPE

REC OUT

DAT MD OPTICAL

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

OUT

CD OPTICAL IN

TV OPTICAL IN

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLRBAL

–

CENTER SPEAKER

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

–

REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

IN/OUT

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for an LD, CD player or TV; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)

• AC-3 RF/coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for an LD player)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

LD player

Connect the LD player either to the LD COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN jack.

Amplifier TV

CD player

Amplifier CD player

LD player Amplifier LD player

OUT

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

If your LD player has an AC-3 RF output jack, connect it to the LD AC-3 RF IN jack of the amplifier as shown below.

Amplifier LD player

AC-3

OUT

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

DAT

DIGITALDIGITAL

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUT

DAT or MD deck

Amplifier DAT or MD deck

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

OUT IN

Xç

DIGITAL

Warning regarding playback of DAT/MD sources

When playing DAT or MD source through the amplifier, make sure that the source does not contain a digital recording of Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals from an LD player etc. If it does, the resulting high-volume noise could cause damage to the amplifier and your speakers.

Note

Be sure to connect digital components (CD player, DAT/MD deck, etc.) to the analog jacks as well as the digital jacks in order to do analog recording.

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect another audio component to AC OUTLET on the amplifier, the amplifier can supply power to the connected component so you can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off the amplifier.

AC OUTLET

S VIDEO

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL IN

DAT MD

TUNERINPHONO

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

SIGNAL

GND

DIGITAL

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to amplifier’s AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect highwattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

S VIDEOINS VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIOINAUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

TAPE

REC OUT

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLR

–

CENTER SPEAKER

–

REAR SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

to a wall

outlet

Before You Use Y our Amplifier

Before you start using your amplifier, make sure that you have:

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

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position. (Press PANEL UP/DOWN to open the front cover and check the BALANCE control.) To rotate the BALANCE control, press the control and make it pop out. Be sure to push the control back in before closing the front cover. The cover will not close unless the control is pushed in.

Turn on the amplifier and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” appears

in the display.

Clearing the amplifier’s memory

Before you use your amplifier for the first time or when you want to clear the amplifier’s memory, do the procedure below.

POWER DISPLAY PANEL UP/DOWN

MUTING

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT PASS

SUR

INDEX

SET UP

GENRE MODE

BASS

BOOST

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

•

MODE

INPUT MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

INPUT

SURROUND STANDARD

ON/OFF BAND CH

1 Turn off the amplifier. 2 Press down DISPLAY, PANEL UP/DOWN,

and POWER simultaneously. The contents of the memory (e. g., parameter settings) are erased.

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the amplifier or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.

• Turned MASTER VOL to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

• Pressed PANEL UP/DOWN to access the buttons inside of the front cover.

Digital processing control buttons

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

DIMMER SET UP BALANCE

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

SURROUND

INPUT

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

PHONES DIRECT

PASS

1 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

2 Select the component you want to use:

To watch or listen to Rotate FUNCTION to

Video tapes Video tapes or video game VIDEO 3 Laser discs TV programs Audio tapes Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) or

MiniDiscs (MD) Compact Discs (CD) Radio programs

PANEL UP/DOWN

SUR

PANEL

UP/DOWN

INDEX

PHONO

BALANCE

SET UP

GENRE MODE

DIRECT

BASS

PASS

BOOST

INPUT MODE

•

MODE

SOUND FIELD

INPUT MODE

BASS BOOST

light up

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

LD TV TAPE DAT/MD

CD TUNER

MASTER VOL

MUTING

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

FUNCTIONSPEAKERS

MODE

Getting Started

Basic Operations

4 Turn MASTER VOL to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV’s speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

z To enjoy any video source and any audio source at

the same time

Do the procedure below to select and play any video source in combination with any audio source.

1 Select a program source. 2 Select one of the available program source.

Press MODE repeatedly to display

V: ______ (VISUAL SELECT) VCR, LD player, or TV A: ______ (AUDIO SELECT) Tape deck, DAT/MD

And rotate FUNCTION to select

deck, CD player, tuner, turntable, VCR, LD player, or TV

z To watch or listen to digital program sources

Do the procedure below.

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 above to select the component. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select input mode

for the component.

When you select The amplifier selects

AUTO INPUT

DIGITAL

(AC-3 RF)*

DIGITAL

(COAXIAL)*

DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

ANALOG INPUT the component connected to the

the component connected to the following jack(s) depending on the component selected in Step 1 above (listed in order of priority).

When you selected LD:

1 LD AC-3 RF IN jack 2 LD COAXIAL IN jack 3 LD OPTICAL IN jack 4 LD (analog) jacks

When you selected TV, CD, or DAT/MD:

1 the OPTICAL IN jack 2 the analog input jacks

the component connected to the LD AC-3 RF IN jack

the component connected to the LD COAXIAL IN jack

the component connected to the OPTICAL IN jack

analog input jacks

* Appears only when you selected LD in Step 1

Records

PHONO

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and then start playing.

(Continued)

Basic Operations

To Do this

Mute the sound Z Press MUTING on the remote. Press

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on the

Adjust the balance of front speakers

again to restore the sound.

BASS BOOST indicator

Turn BALANCE left or right

z When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

z When you want to enjoy high quality sound

Press DIRECT PASS (or DIRECT on the remote) to bypass the tone controls, bass reinforcement, and surrround effects. The DIRECT PASS button lights up.

z You can adjust the brightness of the display

Through menu operation:

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP . 2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v ) to

select DIMMER.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( B / b ) to

adjust the brightness.

z When you watch TV or video programs

We recommend you play audio portion through the amplifier instead of your TV’s speakers. This lets you take advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the amplifier’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your amplifier.

Using the remote Z

The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the Sony components that are connected to it.

SYSTEM OFF

VISUAL

POWER

LEARN

TV CONTROL ON

SLEEP

SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

LD TV

(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)

TAPE

DAT/MD

TUNER PHONO

CONTROL

21 3 54 6 87 9

BACK

SHIFT ENTER

GROUND

RMS/START

POSITION

–

SUB CH

SWAP

=)0+

—

RMS

—

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

—

MODEGENRE

ON/OFF

EQ/

SLOPEBAND

—

TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

PROGRAMMABLE

LEVEL

REAR

DIRECT

––

BASS

BOOST

DPC

MODE

MUTING

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

D.TUNING

DISC

PRESET

ANT

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

TEST TONE

CENTER

MASTER

5.1

CH/

–

—

VOL

SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM

CONTROL/ FUNCTION

Using the button on the main unit:

Press DIMMER repeatedly to select the brightness.

Watching TV/video programs

To watch Do this

TV programs Turn on both the TV and the amplifier

and rotate FUNCTION until the TV indicator lights up

Videos or laser discs 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the

component (for example, VIDEO 1).

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s

video input to match your video component.

3 Turn on the component (VCR, LD

player), and start playback.

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use. The amplifier and the selected component turn on. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows:

To watch or listen to Press

Video tapes

Laser discs TV programs TV Audio tapes TAPE Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)

or MiniDiscs (MD) Compact Discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO

VIDEO 1 (VTR 3*), VIDEO 2 (VTR 1*) or VIDEO 3 (VTR 2*)

DAT/MD

Getting Started

Basic Operations

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting

that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.

Note

Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button (i.e., the component connected to the respective connector). If, however, the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button, the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once. For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks (page 8): Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See page 23.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

See “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 30 for details.

Making components selectable/ unselectable

You can do these settings so that certain components become unselectable even if you rotate FUNCTION.

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select FUNCTION

HOOKUP.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v )

to select a component.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( B /

b ) to select CONNECT (selectable) or NO (unselectable).

Note

If you try to select the component which is set to NO using the remote, “NO CONNECTION” appears in the display.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video/ audio component connected to AC OUTLET on the back of this unit at the same time.

z If you use a Sony TV

When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.

z Watching TV without the amplifier (for Sony TVs

only)

Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV functions only. When you press this button, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/ VIDEO.

Basic Operations

Indexing Progr am Sources

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for program sources. These index names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the amplifier’s display when a program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each program source. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind; 2 VCRs, for example, can be specified as “VHS” and “8MM,” respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component; for example, a second CD player connected to the TUNER jacks.

Digital processing

DISPLAY

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

INPUT

1 Select the program source (component) to be

named.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

3 Create an index name by using the digital

processing control buttons as follows: Press V or v to select a character, and then press b to move the cursor to the next position. The index name is stored automatically.

To insert a space

Press V or v until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “ " ” and “A”).

control buttons

SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

SURROUND

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

MODE

SOUND FIELD

SUR

INDEX

GENRE MODE

DIRECT

BASS

PASS

BOOST

MUTING

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

SET UP

•

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

MODE

FUNCTIONDPC MODE

z You can display either the program source name or

component originally meant for the selected jacks

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the component originally meant for the selected jacks and the program source name.

Recording

This amplifier makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the amplifier. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the amplifier, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component.

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

FUNCTION

MUTING

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT

PASS

SUR

INDEX

SET UP

GENRE MODE

BASS BOOST

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

•

INPUT MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Playback component (program source)

VIDEO3

SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

INPUT

SURROUND

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

Recording component (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the amplifier. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if you need help.

1 Select the component to be recorded.

•

MODE

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

If you’ve made a mistake

Press B or b repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

To assign index names to other sources

Repeat the procedure above.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or an MD into the recording

deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

start playing the component.

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Using the Sleep Timer

Notes

• The signal input from a digital jack is not output to the analog REC OUT jacks. To do analog recording, be sure to connect the component to the analog input jacks.

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the DAT/MD OPTICAL OUT, DAT/MD REC OUT, and TAPE REC OUT jacks.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the amplifier. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

1 Select the program source to be recorded. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want to record from into the LD player.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1

or VIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then

start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record.

z You can record sound from a different audio source

onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc

For example, you can record video signal from a laser disc in combination with audio signal from a CD. While recording, press MODE to display “A: ______ (AUDIO SELECT)” and rotate FUNCTION to select the audio source. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original.

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

SLEEP

MUTING

MASTER VOL

100

•

FUNCTION

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT PASS

SUR

INDEX

SET UP

GENRE MODE

BASS

BOOST

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

•

INPUT MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

SURROUND

INPUT

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you specify the time.

z You can freely specify the time

Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using the digital processing control buttons ( V or v ). The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

z You can check the time remaining before the

amplifier turns off

Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

To resume audio recording from the original video source, press MODE to display “A: ______ (AUDIO SELECT)” and rotate FUNCTION to select the video source again.

Notes

• You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the LD AC-3 RF IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL IN jack.

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the VIDEO 1/2 AUDIO OUT jacks.

Dolby Surround SetupDolby Surround Setup

90°

45°

20°

Dolby Digital

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

Digital processing control buttons

SET UP

REAR SP. (rear speaker)

• Select “LARGE” in normal cases.

• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the appearance of “DISCRETE” indication) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO.”

MUTING

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT

PASS

SUR

INDEX

SET UP

GENRE MODE

BASS BOOST

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

•

INPUT MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

SURROUND

INPUT

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

Specifying the speaker type and the location of the rear speakers

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select SPEAKER

SETUP.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v )

to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons ( B / b ) to select the setting.

FRONT SP. (front speaker)

• Select “LARGE” in normal cases.

• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the appearance of “DISCRETE” indication) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

CENTER SP. (center speaker)

• Select “LARGE” in normal cases.

• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the appearance of “DISCRETE” indication) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers, subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO.”

REAR SP. (rear speaker place)

This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.

• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.

This setting affects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields. Note that this parameter does not appear when the REAR SP. (rear speaker) parameter is set to “NO.”

SUB WOOFER (subwoofer selection)

• If you connect a subwoofer, select “YES” to output the LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the subwoofer.

• If you do not connect a subwoofer, select “NO.” This activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

z If you feel the surround effect is inadequate

Do the procedure below to adjust the delay time for the center and rear speakers.

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP. 2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v ) to

select CENTER DELAY or REAR DELAY and use the buttons ( B / b ) to select the delay time.

Dolby Surround Setup

Getting Started

Adjusting the speaker volume Z

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This amplifier incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

ANT

POSITION– SUB CH +

SWAP

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

=)0+

—

RMS

—

GENRE MODE

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

DIGITAL

PROCESSING

CONTROL

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

—

TEST

MODEGENRE

ON/OFF

EQ/

TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

PROGRAMMABLE

TONE

SLOPEBAND

—

LEVEL

—

REAR

CENTER

DIRECT

––

MASTER

BASS

VOL

BOOST

DPC

MODE

MUTING

TEST TONE CENTER

LEVEL +/–

REAR LEVEL +/–

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field.

2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select “DOLBY.” 3 Press MODE to select “NORMAL SURROUND”

or “ENHANCED SURROUND.”

To turn off the test tone

Press TEST TONE.

z You can use other buttons to adjust the center and

rear speaker level

Press CENTER LEVEL +/– or REAR LEVEL +/– in Step 5 above.

Note

Be sure to select “NORMAL SURROUND” or “ENHANCED SURROUND” before outputting the test tone.

4 Press TEST TONE.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

5 From your listening position, use the digital

processing control buttons ( parameter to be set and use the buttons ( to select the setting so that the test tone can be heard at the same level from all speakers.

To adjust Select And set between

rear speaker balance

rear speaker level

center speaker level

subwoofer level

REAR L R L (left) and R (right)

REAR –20.0dB and +10.0dB

CENTER –20.0dB and +10.0dB

SUB WOOFER –20.0dB and +10.0dB

During adjustment of the respective speaker level/ balance, the test tone is output from the speaker(s) only. After adjusting the subwoofer level, the test tone turns off automatically.

/ ) to select the

(in 0.5 dB steps)

/ )

Sound Adjustment

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play.

SOUND FIELD

MUTING

MASTER VOL

100

FUNCTION

MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

INPUT

SURROUND STANDARD

ON/OFF BAND CH

MODE

SOUND FIELD

DIRECT

PASS

GENRE

SUR

INDEX

SET UP

GENRE MODE

BASS BOOST

PANEL

UP/DOWN

PHONO

BALANCE

•

INPUT MODE

MODE

1 Press SOUND FIELD to turn on the sound field.

One of the sound field inducation appears in the display.

2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you

desire.

3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from

the respective genre. Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart on this page.

To play without surround effects

Select “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the equalizer parameter (see page 21).

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD.

z You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by

looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

Sound fields

GENRE MODE To

DOLBY

MOVIE

NORMAL SURROUND

ENHANCED SURROUND

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

SMALL THEATER MEDIUM

THEATER LARGE THEATER

NIGHT THEATER

MONO MOVIE

VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B

Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround

Provide a greater sence of presence from Dolby Digital sources with monaural rear channel sound

Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio

Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio

Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage

Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals

Watch a movie at low volume during the night-time

Create a theater-like environment from movies with 2 channel monaural soundtracks

Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration A on page 19

Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration B on page 19

GENRE MODE To

RCL

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

Use 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual position as shown in the illustration C on this page. The shift position differs according to the REAR SP. setting (see page 16).

A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

Getting Started

Sound AdjustmentSound Adjustment

RCL

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Digital (AC-

3) Surround Sound (page 17).

2) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.

3) This parameter has no effect on the music source that has separate vocal channel (e.g., a Video CD containing karaoke tracks).

SMALL HALL LARGE HALL

SMALL OPERA HOUSE

LARGE OPERA HOUSE

SMALL JAZZ CLUB

LARGE JAZZ CLUB

CHURCH

LIVE HOUSE

ACOUSTIC

KARAOKE

ARENA

STADIUM

GAME Obtain maximum audio

Use 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration D on this page. The position of the virtual speakers differs according to the REAR SP. setting (see page 16).

Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

Reproduce the acoustics of a opera house

Reproduce the acoustics of a jazz club

Reproduce the acoustics of a church

Reproduce the acoustics of a live house

Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo. (No surround effects)

Reduce the vocals of a normal 2 channel music source

Reproduce the feeling of being in a front row of a large concert arena. Great for rock music.

Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for sporting events or electric sounds.

impact from video game software

B VIRTUAL ENHANCED B

C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

When REAR SP. is set to

SIDE*

RCL

SL SR

D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

When REAR SP. is set to

SIDE*

RCL

SL SR

L: front speakers (left) R: front speakers (right) C: center speaker SL: rear speaker (left) SR: rear speaker (right)

: virtual speaker

When REAR SP. is set to

BEHIND*

RCL

SL SR

When REAR SP. is set to

BEHIND*

RCL

SL SR

* See page 16 for details on

how to set the rear speaker place.

(Continued)

Sound Adjustment

Relationship between a Dolby-surround-soundencoded source and sound output from the amplifier

Sound output from the amplifier for a Dolby-surroundsound-encoded source will differ according to the contents of the sound source and the settings on the amplifier, as described below.

• For a sound source consisting of Discrete data

When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS button lights up:

“DISCRETE” appears in the display and the sound is decoded and output as is for all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source.

When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC and KARAOKE* is

selected:

“DISCRETE” appears in the display and all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source are processed with the sound field before being output.

When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off:

The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/R stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see page 21).

• For a sound source with Dolby Pro Logic data

When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS button lights up:

“PRO LOGIC” appears and the Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output.

Customizing the Sound Fields

Each sound field is composed of a tone parameter (bass/treble) and surround sound parameters — variables of sound that create the sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to suit your listening situation. Also, since this amplifier uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP), you can adjust the sound parameters electronically. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital, which lets you adjust the sound with virtually no degradation in sound quality.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the amplifier is unplugged for about 1 week. To change a customized sound field, make new adjustments to the sound field.

Digital processing control buttons

SUR

PANEL

UP/DOWN

INDEX

PHONO

BALANCE

SET UP

MODE

•

SOUND FIELD

GENRE MODE

DIRECT

BASS

INPUT

PASS

BOOST

MODE

SOUND FIELD

MUTING

MASTER VOL

•

100

•

FUNCTION

MODE

POWER

SPEAKERS

OFF

PHONES

SURROUND STANDARD

STANDBY

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER

VIDEO3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

INPUT

EQUALIZER ON/OFF / BAND / CH

DPC MODE

SLEEPDIMMER EQUALIZER DPC

SURROUND

ON/OFF BAND CH

STANDARD

When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC is selected:

The sound source is processed with the sound field before being output. If the sound field genre is MOVIE (excluding MONO MOVIE sound field) or 3D, “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display and Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output.

When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off:

The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/R stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see page 21).

* The KARAOKE sound field reduces the level of the vocal

component which is located at the center of 2-channel stereo sound. Since this sound field downmixes a 5channel Dolby Digital source to two channels and processes it in the same way, “DISCRETE” does not appear in KARAOKE mode.

Getting Started

Sound Adjustment

Adjustable parameters for each sound field

GENRE

DOLBY

MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

MODE

NORMAL ENHANCED C STUDIO A C STUDIO B C STUDIO C S THEATER M THEATER L THEATER N THEATER MONO MOVIE

VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

S HALL L HALL

S OPERA HOUSE L OPERA HOUSE

S JAZZ CLUB L JAZZ CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ACOUSTIC KARAOKE ARENA STADIUM GAME

EFFECT

WALL/SEAT (F-R/L-R)/REV

LFE MIX/D.COMP

R (BAL/LEV)*/W LEV*

C LEV*

Notes

• All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound sources.

• The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field.

• The volume of the rear speakers, subwoofer, and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS button lights up.

Before you get started

To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound, go to “Dolby Digital” on page 16. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY sound field.

Adjusting the equalizer parameters

Adjust the equalization (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. The following adjustments effect all sound fields simultaneously.

1 While playing a component, press DPC MODE

repeatedly until the EQ indicator lights up.

2 Press EQUALIZER CH repeatedly to select F

(front channel), C (center channel), or R (rear channel).

3 Press EQUALIZER BAND repeatedly to select

BASS or TREBLE.

4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v )

to select frequency indication (Hz) and use the buttons ( B / b ) to select the setting.

5 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v )

to select level indication (dB) and use the buttons ( B / b ) to select the setting.

6 Repeat Step 2 to 5 if necessary.

EFFECT: effect level WALL: wall type SEAT (F-R/L-R): seat position (front-rear/left-right) REV: reverberation time LFE MIX: low frequency effect mix D. COMP: dynamic range compression R (BAL/LEV) : rear speaker’s balance/level W LEV: subwoofer level C LEV: center speaker level EQ: equalizer parameter

* The settings of these parameters are not stored separately

for each sound field. They effect all the sound fields.

z You can turn off the equalizer adjustments without

erasing them

Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF (or EQ/TONE on the remote).

Note

You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. See the chart on page 21 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.

1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR

indicator lights up.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V / v )

to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons ( B / b ) to select the setting.

To Select And set between

set the overall presence of the sound field

set the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment

select your seat position (front or rear) to simulate the acoustics of the selected position

select your seat position (left or right) to simulate the acoustics of the selected position

EFFECT 0% and 100%

WALL S (soft wall) and H

(hard wall) (in 17 levels)

SEAT F (front) and R (rear)

(in 17 levels)

SEAT L (left) and R (right)

(in 17 levels)

1) When the sound field is KARAOKE, this parameter adjusts the vocal presence. The higher the setting, the less dominant the vocal sound.

2) The adjustment of this parameter does not affect the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front, center, or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry. Setting this parameter to 0dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the subwoofer.

3) Setting this parameter to OFF reproduces the sound track with no dynamic range compression. STD reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer. MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range.

z You can reset a sound field to its factory setting

1 Select the sound field to be reset. 2 Press SURROUND STANDARD.

Resetting all the customized sound fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the

power.

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD and press POWER.

“SURR CLEAR” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.

set the length of time required for the reverberation from a given sound to attenuate to –60 dB

attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Extension) channel output from the subwoofer

compress the dynamic range of the sound track

REVERB S (short) and L (long)

LFE MIX

D.RANGE COMP

(in 17 levels)

MUTE, –20.0dB and 0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)

OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD,

MAX

Advanced Remote Operations

Getting Started

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program.

SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER

LEARN

SLEEP

SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

LD TV

(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)

TAPE

DAT/MD

TUNER PHONO

CONTROL

BACK

BACKGROUND

GROUND

–

SUB CH

—

RMS

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

EQ/ TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

MODE

PROGRAMMABLE

1 Hold down BACKGROUND. 2 Press both the corresponding button of the

component you’re going to use (see the table below) and one of the following buttons at the same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH/ PRESET +/–, ANT TV/VTR, D.SKIP, (, 9, p, 0/), =/+, P, r.

Example: To start recording on a tape deck

while listening to a CD

While holding down BACKGROUND, press 4 (or 5) and press r + ( at the same time.

The following buttons correspond to the components.

The button Corresponds to

1 CD player 2 DAT deck 3 MD deck 4 Tape deck A 5 Tape deck B 6 LD player

7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) 8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) 9 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

>10 DBS (Digital Broadcasting System)

tuner

21 3 54 6 87 9

SHIFT ENTER

RMS/START

POSITION

SWAP

=)0+

—

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

—

MODEGENRE

SLOPEBAND

—

REAR

DIRECT

––

BASS

BOOST

DPC

MUTING

5.1

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

D.TUNING

Numeric

DISC

CH/

PRESET

buttons

–

ANT

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

TEST TONE

LEVEL

—

CENTER

MASTER

VOL

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons (page 12) don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed.

SYSTEM OFF

VISUAL

POWER

LEARN

SLEEP

SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

LD TV

(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)

TAPE

DAT/MD

TUNER PHONO

CONTROL

21 3

Numeric buttons

54 6 87 9

BACK

SHIFT ENTER

GROUND

RMS/START

POSITION

–

SUB CH

SWAP

=)0+

—

RMS

—

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

—

MODEGENRE

ON/OFF

EQ/

SLOPEBAND

—

TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

PROGRAMMABLE

LEVEL

REAR

DIRECT

––

BASS

BOOST

DPC

MODE

MUTING

1 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button whose function you want to change (VIDEO 2, for example).

2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the

component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (6 - LD player, for example).

For the numeric buttons, see the table in “Operating One Component While Using Another” on this page. Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control your Sony LD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

D.TUNING

DISC

PRESET

ANT

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

TEST

TONE

CENTER

MASTER

VOL

5.1

CH/

–

—

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting

that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.

Advanced Remote Operations

Programming the Remote

If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly

You cannot use the button you’ve pressed.

The supplied remote can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Additionally, if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote, use this programming function. This remote can “learn” signals only from other infrared wireless remotes. Before you program signals, make sure that the two remotes:

• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)

• Are placed at a distance of about 2 inches (5 cm)

• Are not moved during programming

LEARN indicator

LEARN

VISUAL POWER

LEARNSLEEP

SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

LD TV

(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)

TAPE

DAT/MD

TUNER PHONO

CONTROL

21 3 54 6 87 9

BACK

SHIFT ENTER

GROUND

>10

RMS/START

POSITION– SUB CH +

SWAP

=)0+

—

RMS

—

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

—

MODEGENRE

ON/OFF

EQ/

SLOPEBAND

—

TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

PROGRAMMABLE

LEVEL

REAR

DIRECT

––

BASS

BOOST

DPC

MODE

MUTING

SYSTEM OFF

5.1

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

D.TUNING

DISC

CH/

PRESET

–

ANT

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

TEST

TONE

CENTER

MASTER

VOL

—

VISUAL POWER SYSTEM OFF

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

MASTER VOL –

1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button of the component you want to program (except the TUNER and PHONO buttons). For example, if you want to program a CD player’s remote, press CD.

2 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.

4 On the other remote, select the function that the

amplifier’s remote is to “learn” and hold down its button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons.

Note that each button can only “learn” one signal from another remote.

6 Press LEARN.

After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can control the other component with the programmed buttons.

z When you program the recording signal

Use the r button to memorize the signal.

z If you cannot successfully program signals, check the

following:

• If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as described in “Clearing the programmed signals” below and program again from the beginning.

• The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure they are only 2 inches apart.

• If you don’t proceed to the following steps within about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote automatically exits learning mode. Start again from Step 2.

• If the memory in the remote has become full (if you program signals of Sony components, you can store about 60 signals), you can program a new signal on a previously programmed button, but the new signal will replace the previously programmed one.

3 Press the button on this unit’s remote that is to

“learn” the signal from the other remote. The LEARN indicator flashes slowly. Use only the shaded buttons shown above (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 30 for the buttons you can use to operate each component).

Other remote

Amplifier’s remote

About 2 inches (5 cm)

Notes

• You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button. You have to turn on the component’s power switch.

• Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances.

Clearing the programmed signals

To clear all the programmed signals, do the following. The button’s functions are reset to the factory-preset.

1 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator. 2 Hold down SYSTEM OFF, VISUAL POWER, and

MASTER VOL – until the LEARN indicator flashes three times and then turns off.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are connected

securely.

/ Make sure you select the correct component on the

amplifier.

/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly

(see page 7).

/ Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” is shown

in the display.

/ The protective device on the amplifier has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the amplifier, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/ Check that the speakers and components are connected

correctly and securely.

/ Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are connected

securely.

/ Check that the connecting cords are away from a

transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

/ Place your TV away from the audio components. / Make sure you connect a ground wire to the y SIGNAL

GND terminal.

/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth

slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

/ Select a DOLBY or MOVIE (except MONO MOVIE)

sound field (see page 18).

/ Select the appropriate speaker type and the location of

the rear speakers (see page 16).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17).

A component cannot be selected.

/ Check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the

component (see page 13).

Additional InformationAdditional Information

Getting Started

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

/ Select the appropriate size of the rear speakers (see

page 16).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17). / Make sure you turned on the sound field.

Cracking occurs in the sound output.

/ “LARGE” has been set for the speaker(s) that are

incapable of reproducing bass frequencies effectively. Set the speaker(s) to “SMALL” (see page 16).

/ Set the LFE MIX parameter lower (see page 22).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/ Turn on the sound field.

No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or on the monitor.

/ Select the appropriate function on the amplifier. / Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/

VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).

/ Place your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

/ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the

amplifier.

/ Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the

amplifier.

/ Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if

they are weak.

/ Make sure you select the correct function on the

remote.

/ Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate

the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the amplifier (etc.).

/ Press POWER on the main unit to turn on the amplifier

and check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the component you want to use. If the component is set to NO, the amplifier and the component will not turn on when you press respective SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button.

The front cover does not close.

/ Push in the BALANCE control. / Disconnect any cords connected to the VIDEO3 INPUT

jacks on the front panel.

Recording cannot be made.

/ Check that the components are connected correctly. / Select the source component with the FUNCTION

selector.

/ You cannot record audio from a program source

connected to the LD AC-3 RF IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL IN jack (see page 15).

Additional Information

Specifications

Digital signal processor section

Modulation (A/D conversion)

High Density Linear Converter

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode (4 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0.7%)

Surround mode (4 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0.7%)

Frequency response

Inputs

PHONO

TAPE, DAT/MD, CD, TUNER, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, LD, TV

LD AC-3 RF

LD/TV/CD/DAT MD OPTICAL

LD COAXIAL

2) ’78 IHF

Outputs VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT:

BASS BOOST +6 dB at 70 Hz

100 W + 100 W

Front: 100 W + 100 W Center1): 100 W Rear1): 100 W + 100 W

1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, sound will not be output.

PHONO: RIAA equalization curve

±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, TUNER, VIDEO 1, 2:

10 Hz - 50 kHz

Sensitivity

Voltage: 150 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms

PRE OUT:

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES:

Accepts low and high impedance headphones

dB (with DIRECT PASS on)

–1

Impedance

2.5 mV 50 kilohms

50 kilohms150 mV

—

0.5 Vp-p 75 Ω

75 Ω

Demodulation (D/A conversion)

Sampling frequency

Surround LFE MIX: MUTE, –20 - 0 dB, 0.5 dB step

S/N (weighting network, input level)

75 dB

(A, 2.5 mV)

82 dB

(A, 150 mV)

100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

—

100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Equalizer BAND: BASS/TREBLE

Video section

Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System Preamplifier section:

Power requirements

Power consumption

AC outlets 1 switched, maximum

Dimensions 430 × 160 × 435 mm including projecting parts and

High Density Linear Converter (Advanced pulse

D/A converter)

48 kHz

D. COMP: OFF, 0.1 - 0.9, STD, MAX REAR level: –20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step CENTER level: –20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step SUB WOOFER level: –20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step EFFECT: 21-step adjustable WALL: 17-step adjustable SEAT F/R: 17-step adjustable SEAT L/R: 17-step adjustable REVERB time: 17-step adjustable Depending on the sound field, some parameters

may not be adjustable (see page 21).

Turnover frequency:

Bass: 99 Hz - 992 Hz Treble: 1.0 kHz - 8.6 kHz

Level: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complementary SEPP

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

380 W

100 W

controls

Mass (Approx.) 15.6 kg

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the type of each speaker (page 16) according to your speaker system. For your reference, the following table shows the relationship between the speaker type parameters and the center mode.

FS CS RS C.Mode

SMALL SMALL SMALL — LARGE SMALL SMALL NORMAL SMALL SMALL LARGE — LARGE SMALL LARGE NORMAL LARGE LARGE SMALL WIDE LARGE LARGE LARGE WIDE SMALL LARGE SMALL — SMALL LARGE LARGE — SMALL NO SMALL — LARGE NO SMALL PHANTOM LARGE NO LARGE PHANTOM SMALL NO LARGE — LARGE SMALL NO — LARGE LARGE NO 3CH LOGIC SMALL SMALL NO — SMALL LARGE NO —

FS: Front speaker size CS: Center speaker size

Delay time

Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

This is a new digital surround system proposed to reproduce Dolby SR-D (the 3 dimensional sound system developed for use in movie theaters) in the home. This technology allows you to enjoy the full 5.1 ch soundtrack intended by the filmmaker, in the comfort of your own home.

RS: Rear speaker size C.Mode: Dolby Pro Logic

center mode

Additional Information

Getting Started

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

Effect level

Combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. You can adjust the effect level in 21 levels. As you select higher levels, the room becomes “live,” and as you select lower levels, the room becomes “dead.”

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

Reverberation

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early

reflections

Reverberation

Early reflection time

Time

Additional Information

T able of Functions of the SET UP Button

You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons. Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections. The table below describes how to access each menu.

Press SET UP repeatedly to select* Press V or v to select Then press B or b to select See page

SPEAKER SETUP

FUNCTION HOOKUP VIDEO 1 CONNECT or NO 13

FRONT SP. LARGE or SMALL 16 CENTER SP. LARGE, SMALL, or NO 16 REAR SP. REAR SP. SIDE or BEHIND 16 SUB WOOFER YES or NO 16

VIDEO 2 LD TV

TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER PHONO

OTHER SETUP CENTER DELAY 0 to 5ms (in 1 ms steps)

REAR DELAY 0 to 15ms (in 5 ms steps) DIMMER

among 4 levels of brightness

* “PLEASE PUSH CURSOR” appears in the display after 4 seconds you press the SET UP button.

16 16

Rear Panel Descriptions

2 4 6 7

Additional Information

Getting Started

8 9

S VIDEO

PHONO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TUNER

S VIDEOINS VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DAT / MD

REC OUT

!§ !∞ !¢

AC-3 RF IN

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL IN

DAT

OPTICAL OUT

SIGNAL

GND

DIGITAL

@º !ª !¶

1 LD AC-3 RF IN/COAXIAL IN 2 LD/TV/CD OPTICAL IN 3 TV 4 LD 5 VIDEO 2 6 VIDEO 1 7 MONITOR

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT

TAPE

8 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) 9 AC OUTLET 0 AC power cord !¡ REAR SPEAKERS !™ CENTER SPEAKER !£ PRE OUT !¢ TAPE

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

RLR

–

PRE OUT

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

!£!•

REAR SPEAKERS

–

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩIMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω

!™ !¡ 0

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

–

!∞ DAT/MD !§ CD !¶ TUNER !• PHONO !ª y SIGNAL GND @º DAT MD OPTICAL IN/OUT

Additional Information

Remote Button Descriptions

Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, the remote button is either required or used in place of a main-unit button with the same function and name (or a similar name). Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation of remote buttons not indicated below or for remote buttons without a corresponding button on the main unit.

@º !ª

!•

!¶ !§ !∞

!¢

!£

SYSTEM OFF

VISUAL POWER

LEARN

SLEEP

SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)

DAT/MD

TAPE

CONTROL

BACK

SHIFT ENTER

GROUND

–

SUB CH

—

RMS

9Pr

—

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

EQ/

TONE

DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL

MODE

PROGRAMMABLE

LD TV

TUNER PHONO

21 3 54 6 87 9

RMS/START

POSITION

SWAP

=)0+

—

CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP

—

MODEGENRE

SLOPEBAND

—

LEVEL

REAR

DIRECT

––

BASS

BOOST

DPC

MUTING

5.1

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

D.TUNING

DISC

CH/

PRESET

–

ANT

TV/VTR

D. SKIP

TEST

TONE

—

CENTER

MASTER

VOL

2 3

4 5

7 8 9

0 !¡

!™

1 SLEEP (15) 2 LEARN (24) 3 VISUAL POWER (24) 4 SYSTEM OFF (13, 24) 5 SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION (11 to 15, 23, 24)

6 TV/VIDEO (13) 7 TEST TONE (17)

8 CENTER LEVEL +/– (17) 9 REAR LEVEL +/– (17) !º BASS BOOST (12) !¡ MASTER VOL +/– (11, 24) !™ MUTING (10, 12) !£ DPC MODE (14, 21, 22) !¢ DIGITAL PROCESSING

CONTROL (14 to 17, 21, 22)

!∞ DIRECT (12)

!§ EQ/TONE, BAND (21) !¶ SOUND FIELD ON/OFF,

GENRE, MODE (17, 18)

!• BACKGROUND (23) !ª Numeric buttons (23) @º TV CONTROL ON (13)

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