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Sony TA-VE610 User Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier
3-861-069-11(1)
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
TA-VE610
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.
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About This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this manual are for model TA-VE610.
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 29.
• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 26 provides an overview of the remote buttons.
• The following icons are used in this manual:
Indicates that you can use only
Z
the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for
z
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 and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Getting Started
Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 5 TV/VCR Hookups 7 AC Hookups 8 Before You Use Your Amplifier 9
Basic Operations
Selecting a Component 9 Indexing Program Sources 12 Recording 13 Using the Sleep Timer 14
Dolby Surround Setup
Dolby Pro Logic 14
Sound Adjustment
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 16 Customizing the Sound Fields 17
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
19
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 20
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Glossary 23 Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 24 Rear Panel Descriptions 25 Remote Button Descriptions 26
Index 28
Quick Reference Guide 29
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Getting Started

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the amplifier:
• Remote commander (remote) RM-U501 (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.

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 25.
Speaker System Hookups (5)
Front
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(L)
TV/VCR Hookups (7)
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
A
+
B
PHONES
g
B
DISPLAYDIMMER
CD player
Tuner
TV
VCR
LD player
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
Center
speaker
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
5.1
INPUT
Active
woofer
DIRECT PASS
5.1 INPUT
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
Wireless rear speaker
MASTER VOLUME
•
46
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
speaker
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
10
Front
(R)
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
LR
Rear
speaker
(R)
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.
Tape deck
Video camera
recorder
MD deck
Video game
Turntable
Audio Component Hookups (5)
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.
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Audio Component Hookups

Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio components to the amplifier.
PHONO CD
TV / LD
FRONT
REAR
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
L
R
CENTER
5.1 INPUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
WOOFER
y
PHONO
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2
INOUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
IN
RECOUTINININ
L
R
TAPE / MD
TUNER
CD
SURROUND SPEAKERS
OUT
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
REAR
R
+
–
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++––
A
R
++––
B
L
CENTER
WIRELESS
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
L
A
L
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
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Getting Started
Turntable
Amplifier Turntable
L
R
IN
Ç
PHONO
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL GND terminal on the amplifier.

Speaker System Hookups

TAPE/MDTUNER
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player, tuner, and turntable; 2 for each tape deck or MD deck)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Amplifier CD player
IN
L
R
CD
Tuner
Amplifier Tuner
IN
L
R
TUNER
Tape deck or MD deck
Amplifier Tape deck or MD deck
INRECOUT
L
R
TAPE/MD
Ç
Ç
Ç
ç
OUTPUT
LINE
OUTPUT
LINE
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
L
R
INPUT
LINE
L
R
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.
SURROUND
TV / LD
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
RECOUTINININ
PHONO
TAPE / MD
TUNER
CD
SPEAKERS REAR
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2
OUT
INOUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
+
–
OUT
A
R
B
FRONT
REAR
L
R
CENTER
WOOFER
5.1 INPUT
WOOFER
IN
SIGNAL
GND
y
FRONT SPEAKERS A WIRELESS
What cords will I need?
• Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
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)
Black Black
SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
L
CENTER
R
WIRELESS
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
––
A
++
L
––
B
REAR SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
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Getting Started
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
(R)
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To connect the speaker cords
Amplifier
FRONT SPEAKERS
++––
A
R
++––
B
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Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
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Amplifier
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
+
–
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
L
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
CENTER
Speaker placement
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
Front speaker
(L)
A
L
B
speakers as shown below.
45°
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
Front speaker
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)
Rear speaker
(L)Center speaker
+
}
–
Both speaker systems A and B (parallel connection)
Set SPEAKERS selector to
A
B
A+B
Active woofer
Amplifier Active woofer
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
ç
INPUT
Wireless rear speaker
When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system, connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack.
Note
Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack.
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.
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TV/VCR Hookups

Overview
This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier.
VIDEO 1TV/LD
TV / LD
FRONT
REAR
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
L
R
CENTER
5.1 INPUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
WOOFER
y
PHONO
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2
INOUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
IN
RECOUTINININ
L
R
TAPE / MD
TUNER
CD
SURROUND SPEAKERS
OUT
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
++
A
R
++
B
REAR
R
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
L
CENTER
WIRELESS
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
L
––
A
L
––
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
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Getting Started
VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)
If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Amplifier
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
INOUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
Ç
L
R
VCR
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEOVIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
ç
Video camera recorder or video game
Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.
VIDEO 2 MONITOR
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 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, or MONITOR jack.
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/ LD VIDEO IN jack.
Video camera recorder or
video game
Amplifier
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
TV or LD player
If you have an additional TV or LD player, connect it to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Amplifier TV or LD player
TV/LD
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
L
R
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
(Continued)
Amplifier TV monitor
MONITOR
OUT
INPUT
VIDEO
ç
VIDEO
OUT
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WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKERS
A
R
B
A
L
B
SURROUND SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
REAR
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
+
–
++––
++––
+
–
R
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
INOUT
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
RECOUTINININ
FRONT
CENTER
REAR
SIGNAL
GND
WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
y
5.1 INPUT
PHONO
TAPE / MD
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2
TV / LD
L
L
CENTER
TUNER
CD
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
AC OUTLET
b
z You can play decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3)
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use the amplifier to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtrack with the following connections. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.
Amplifier
FRONT
L
R
CENTER
REAR
WOOFER
5.1 INPUT
VIDEO
IN

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.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc.
DVD player
CENTER
WOOFER
DIGITAL
Ç
OUT
Ç
PRE OUT
REAR
Ç
FRONT
Ç
Ç
DIGITAL
IN
LINE OUT
R AUDIO L
VIDEO
Ç
to a wall
outlet
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.
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Basic Operations

Getting Started
Basic Operations

Before You Use Y our Amplifier

Before you start using your amplifier, make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 6.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
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 AUDIO FUNCTION
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
DIRECT PASS
5.1 INPUT
SOUND FIELD
46
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
8
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
•
•
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
0
10
BASS BOOST
ON / OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
LR
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
5.1 INPUT
GENRE
MODE
MODE
1 Turn off the amplifier. 2 Press down VIDEO FUNCTION , AUDIO
FUNCTION , MODE, and POWER simultaneously.
The contents of the memory (e. g., parameter settings) are erased.

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 4 to 8.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
Digital processing
TONE
SUR INDEX
A
B
DISPLAYDIMMER
DIMMER
control buttons
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
Press (repeatedly)
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
MASTER VOLUME
DIRECT PASS
5.1 INPUT
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
5.1
INPUT
5.1 INPUT
BASS BOOST
To light up
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
TV/LD
TV/LD
TAPE/MD
MASTER VOLUME
•
46
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
BASS
BOOST
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
10
LR
VIDEO 3 INPUT
BALANCE
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
BALANCE
SPEAKERS
POWER SET UPDIRECT PASS
POWER
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
PHONES
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
Video tapes
Video camera recorder or video game
Laser discs
TV programs
Audio tapes
MiniDiscs (MD) AUDIO
FUNCTION
Compact Discs (CD)
AUDIO FUNCTION
TAPE/MD
CD
(Continued)
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Basic Operations
To watch or listen to
Radio programs
Records
(repeatedly)
AUDIO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
To light upPress
TUNER
PHONO
3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,
and then start playing.
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV’s speakers, use the volume control on the TV.
To play the decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks
Press 5.1 INPUT so that the 5.1 INPUT indicator lights up.
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 indicator lights up.
z To select another component when a decoded Dolby
Digital (AC-3) program source is selected
Press VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION to turn off the 5.1 INPUT indicator.
Note
BASS BOOST, DIRECT PASS, and SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF buttons do not operate when the 5.1 INPUT indicator is on.
z You can adjust the brightness of the display
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 press VIDEO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV/LD indicator lights up
Videos or laser discs 1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION
repeatedly 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 or LD
player), and start playback.
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.
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Basic Operations
Using the remote Z
The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the Sony components that are connected to it.
SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER
TV CONTROL ON
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LD TV (AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM) DAT/MD
TUNER PHONO
CD
TAPE
TV
CONTROL
ON
21 3 54 6 87 9
BACK
SHIFT ENTER
GROUND
>
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
–
SUB CH
+
SWAP
=)0+
—
RMS
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
—
MODEGENRE
ON/OFF
EQ/
SLOPEBAND
—
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
PROGRAMMABLE
LEVEL
++
REAR
DIRECT
––
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
MUTING
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
PRESET
TV/VTR
CENTER
MASTER
5.1
INPUT
DISC
+
CH/
–
ANT
D. SKIP
TEST
TONE
—
VOL
SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM
CONTROL/ FUNCTION
5.1 INPUT
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 play Press
Video tapes
Laser discs TV programs TV Audio tapes TAPE MiniDiscs (MD) DAT/MD
VIDEO 1 (VTR 3*), VIDEO 2 (VTR 1*) or VIDEO 3 (VTR 2*)
LD
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 7): Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player.
To play the decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks
Press 5.1 INPUT so that the 5.1 INPUT indicator on the main unit lights up.
If you want to change the factory setting of a button
See page 20.
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
2 Start playing.
See “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 26 for details.
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.
Compact Discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.
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.
(Continued)
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Basic Operations
5.1
INPUT
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
GENRE
TONE
SUR INDEX
SET UP
DIRECT PASS
MODE
DIRECT PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
BASS BOOST
BALANCE
LR
5.1 INPUT
5
0
1
3
9
7
46
2
8
10
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PHONES
POWER
SPEAKERS
DPC
MODE
A
OFF
A
+
B
B
g
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
DISPLAYDIMMER
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
DPC MODE
DISPLAY VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
z To select another component when a decoded Dolby
Digital (AC-3) program source is selected
Press any SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button to turn off the 5.1 INPUT indicator on the main unit.
Making components selectable/ unselectable
You can do these settings so that certain components become unselectable even if you press AUDIO/VIDEO FUNCTION.
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select FUNC HOOK
UP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select a component.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select –Y– (selectable) or –N–
(unselectable).

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
control buttons
Note
If you try to select the component which is set to –N– by using the remote, “CANNOT USE” appears in the display.
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
The index name is stored automatically.
To insert a space
Press or until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “]” and “A”).
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.
or to select a character, and then press
to move the cursor to the next position.
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To assign index names to other sources
Repeat the procedure above.
Getting Started
Basic Operations
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.
z You can create an index name for the component
connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks
Press 5.1 INPUT and do the procedure on page 12 starting from Step 2.

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.
4 Start recording on the recording deck and then
start playing the component.
Note
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE/MD RECOUT 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.
MASTER VOLUME
5
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5.1 INPUT
SOUND FIELD
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10
BASS BOOST
ON / OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
ç
LR
c
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
c
ç
Playback component
(program source)
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
GENRE
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
5.1
INPUT
Recording component (tape deck, MD deck,
MODE
VCR)
ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the amplifier. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
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
Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original.
To resume audio recording from the original, select the video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
3 Insert a blank tape or an MD into the recording
deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
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Dolby Surround Setup

Basic Operations Dolby Surround Setup

Using the Sleep Timer Z

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.
SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER
SLEEP
Press SLEEP on the remote 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
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LD TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
DAT/MD
TUNER PHONO
CD
TAPE
TV
CONTROL
ON
BACK
SHIFT ENTER
GROUND
–
SUB CH
—
RMS
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
EQ/
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
DPC MODE
PROGRAMMABLE
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>
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
+
SWAP
=)0+
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
LEVEL
++
REAR
DIRECT
––
BASS
BOOST
MUTING
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
PRESET
TV/VTR
D. SKIP
CENTER
MASTER
5.1
+
CH/
–
ANT
TEST TONE
—
VOL

Dolby Pro Logic

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to your speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.
Digital processing
control buttons
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
g
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
SET UP
DIRECT
PASS
SET UP
GENRE
5.1
INPUT
MASTER VOLUME
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1
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5.1 INPUT
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
MODE
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
10
•
LR
BALANCE
•
BALANCE
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 ( or ). 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.
REAR LEVEL
+/–
SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LD TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
DAT/MD
TUNER PHONO
CD
TAPE
TV
CONTROL
ON
BACK
SHIFT ENTER
GROUND
—
RMS
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
EQ/
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
MODE
PROGRAMMABLE
21 3 54 6 87 9
>10
0
RMS/START
POSITION– SUB CH +
SWAP
=)0+
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
++
REAR
DIRECT
––
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MUTING
5.1
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
CH/
PRESET
–
ANT
TV/VTR
D. SKIP
TEST TONE
LEVEL
—
CENTER
MASTER
VOL
TEST TONE CENTER
LEVEL
+/–
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Dolby Surround Setup
Getting Started
Selecting the center mode
The amplifier offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration.
1 Press SET UP on the main unit repeatedly to
select CTR MODE.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
/ / ) to select the center mode you want
by referring to the following table.
If you have So thatSelect
Front and rear speakers, no center speaker
Front and center speakers, no rear speaker
Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker
PHANTOM The sound of the
3 CH LOGIC (3 Channel Logic)
NORMAL The bass sound of
center channel is output from the front speakers
The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers
the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass)
Adjusting the speaker volume Z
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.)
Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position.
1 Do Steps 1 to 3 on page 16 to select the PRO
LOGIC sound field.
2 Make sure the center mode setting is correctly
made (see the table on this page).
3 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.
4 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test
tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position:
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit.
• To adjust the level of center speaker, press
CENTER LEVEL + or – on the remote.
• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR LEVEL + or – on the remote.
Front and rear speakers, and a center speaker equivalent to your front speakers
WIDE You can obtain
“complete” Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
5 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
z You can adjust all the speakers at one time
Press MASTER VOL + or – on the remote.
z You can increase the output level of the rear
speakers
You can raise the output of the rear speakers by 5 dB. When turning on the amplifier, press POWER and MODE simultaneously to display “GAIN UP.” To return the output level to normal, repeat this procedure to display “GAIN NORM.”
(Continued)
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Sound Adjustment

Dolby Surround Setup Sound Adjustment

z What is the test tone?
Signal given out by the amplifier for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

• In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/ 3 CH LOGIC modes)
The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.
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.
Front (R)Front (L)
Center
3 CH LOGIC
Rear (L, R)
NORMAL/WIDE
• In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)
The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.
Front (L, R)
PHANTOM
Rear (L, R)
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
MASTER VOLUME
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SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
•
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BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
10
•
LR
BALANCE
•
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
DIRECT
PASS
SET UP
GENRE
MODE
5.1
INPUT
MODEGENRE
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound field. One of the indicators lights up 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 page 17.
To play without surround effects
Select “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 18).
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To turn off the sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
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.
Note
Sound fields are turned off whenever the program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks is selected.
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Sound fields
GENRE MODE To
PRO LOGIC* PRO LOGIC Decode programs
processed with Dolby Surround
ENHANCED Provide additional
output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround program
MOVIE C(INEMA) STUDIO A Reproduce the
acoustics of a sound stage of a studio producing regular movies
C(INEMA) STUDIO B Reproduce the
acoustics of a sound stage of a studio producing SFX or action movies with lots of sound effects
THEATER Add the acoustic
reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals
MONO MOVIE Create a theater-like
environment from movies with monaural soundtracks
MUSIC HALL Reproduce the
acoustics of a hall
JAZZ CLUB Reproduce the
acoustics of a jazz club
ACOUSTIC** Reproduce normal 2
channel stereo. (No surround effects)
SPORTS STADIUM Reproduce the
feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for sporting events or electric sounds.
GAME GAME Obtain maximum
audio impact from video game software
* Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or
rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (page 15).
**The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are
unnecessary.
Getting Started
Sound Adjustment

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.
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
POWER
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
DPC MODE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
GENRE
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
MUSIC
SPORTS GAME
* Adjustable only when center mode is set to
PHANTOM, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 15).
**Adjustable only when center mode is set to 3 CH
LOGIC, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 15).
Note
The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field.
control buttons
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/LD TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
MODE
PRO LOGIC ENHANCED C STUDIO A C STUDIO B THEATER MONO MOVIE HALL JAZZ CLUB ACOUSTIC STADIUM GAME
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
5.1
INPUT
TONE
DIRECT PASS
5.1 INPUT
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
REAR
EFFECT
•
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3
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2
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1
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BOOST
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
CENTER
*** *** *** *** ***
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Sound Adjustment
Before you get started
To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound, go to “Dolby Pro Logic” on page 14. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC sound field.
Adjusting the tone parameter
Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.
1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE
indicator lights up.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select BASS or TREBLE.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to adjust the tone level.
The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.
z You can turn off the tone adjustments without
erasing them
The tone adjustments and on/off setting are stored separately for each sound field. Press DPC MODE repeatedly to turn off the TONE indicator.
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select a delay time of 15 ms (S), 20 ms (M), and 30 ms (L). Set a short delay time when the rear speakers are located in a large room or far from your listening position.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby surround sound.
2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select the delay time.
The current delay time appears in the display.
4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to adjust the delay time.
Adjusting surround sound parameters
Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. See the chart on page 17 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.
To adjust the parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field, see “Dolby Pro Logic” on page 14.
1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select the parameter you want.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to adjust the level of the parameter.
The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.
Note
If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous settings are replaced by the new ones.
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Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the
power.
Getting Started

Advanced Remote OperationsSound Adjustment

Sound Adjustment

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press
POWER. “SURR CLEAR” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.
You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program.
SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LD TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
TAPE
DAT/MD
TUNER PHONO
CD
BACKGROUND
TV
CONTROL
ON
BACK
GROUND
—
RMS
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
EQ/
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
MODE
PROGRAMMABLE
21 3 54 6 87 9
SHIFT ENTER
>10
0
RMS/START
POSITION– SUB CH +
SWAP
=)0+
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
REAR
DIRECT
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MUTING
5.1
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
CH/
PRESET
–
ANT
TV/VTR
D. SKIP
TEST TONE
LEVEL
—
++
CENTER
––
MASTER
VOL
Numeric buttons
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)
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting
*
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.
tuner
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Sound Adjustment

Advanced Remote Operations

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons (page 11) 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
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
Numeric
buttons
LD TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
TAPE
DAT/MD
TUNER PHONO
CD
TV
CONTROL
ON
21 3 54 6 87 9
BACK
SHIFT ENTER
GROUND
>
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
–
SUB CH
+
SWAP
=)0+
—
RMS
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
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
PRESET
TV/VTR
TONE
CENTER
MASTER
DISC
ANT
D. SKIP
TEST
VOL
5.1
+
CH/
–
—
SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION
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 page 19. 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.
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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 6).
/ 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 PRO LOGIC or MOVIE (except MONO
MOVIE) sound field (see pages 16 and 17).
/ Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 15).

Additional InformationAdditional Information

Getting Started
Recording cannot be made.
/ Check that the components are connected correctly. / Select the source component with the VIDEO/AUDIO
FUNCTION buttons.
/ You cannot record audio from a program source
connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (see page 13).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.
/ Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 15). / Make sure you turned on the sound field.
Surround effect cannot be obtained.
/ Turn on the sound field. / Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B
when you use two sets of front speakers.
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 FUNC HOOK UP setting of the component you want to use. If the component is set to –N–, the amplifier and the component will not turn on when you press respective SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button.
A component cannot be selected.
/ Check the FUNC HOOK UP setting of the component
(see page 12).
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Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Surround mode (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
5.1 mode (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Harmonic distortion at rated output
Frequency response
100 W + 100 W
Front: 100 W/ch
Center *: 100 W Rear*: 100 W/ch
*Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, sound will not be output.
Front: 100 W/ch Center: 100 W Rear: 100 W/ch
Less than 0.09% (with DIRECT PASS on)
PHONO: RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
CD, TAPE/MD, VIDEO 1, 2:
10 Hz - 50 kHz
+0
dB (with DIRECT PASS on)
–1
General
System Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type equalizer
Power amplifier section:
Pure-complementary SEPP
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
240 W
AC outlets 1 switched, maximum
100 W
Dimensions 430 × 155 × 350 mm
including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.) 9.8 kg
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Inputs
Impedance
50 kilohms
50 kilohms
PHONO
CD
TAPE/MD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TV/LD, TUNER
5.1 INPUT
Sensitivity
2.5 mV 50 kilohms
200 mV
150 mV
200 mV 50 kilohms
* ‘78 IHF
Outputs VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT:
BASS BOOST +10 dB at 70 Hz
TONE ±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz
Voltage: 150 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms
WOOFER:
Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low and high impedance headphones
S/N (weighting network, input level)
75 dB*
(A, 2.5 mV)
82 dB*
(A, 200 mV)
82 dB*
(A, 150 mV)
82 dB*
(A, 150 mV)
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Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
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Glossary

Center mode
Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the four center modes (page 15) according to your speaker system.
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.
Additional Information
Getting Started
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
Reverberation
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.
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 6 levels. As you select higher levels, the room becomes “live,” and as you select lower levels, the room becomes “dead.”
Direct sound
• Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound
Level
Early reflection time
Early
reflections
Reverberation
Time
5.1 INPUT jacks
These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio signals, allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in (AC-3) decoder.
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.
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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 or to select Then press or to select See page
CTR MODE PHANTOM — 15
3 CH LOGIC NORMAL WIDE
FUNC HOOK UP VIDEO 1 –Y– or –N– 12
VIDEO 2 TV/LD TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER PHONO
* “USE CURSOR” appears in the display after 4 seconds you press the SET UP button.
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Rear Panel Descriptions

Additional Information
Getting Started
L
R
1
FRONT
CENTER
5.1 INPUT
REAR
WOOFER
2 4 5
3
TV / LD
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
SIGNAL
GND
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
y
PHONO
TUNER
CD
!¶ !∞ !™
!§
!¢ !£
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUTINININ
TAPE / MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2
OUT
INOUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
6 9 07 8
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
L
CENTER
WIRELESS
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
A
R
B
––
++
––
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
!¡
1 5.1 INPUT 2 TV/LD 3 VIDEO 2 4 VIDEO 1 5 MONITOR 6 WOOFER 7 SURROUND SPEAKERS (REAR) 8 SURROUND SPEAKERS (CENTER) 9 WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
0 AC OUTLET !¡ AC power cord !™ FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) !£ TAPE/MD !¢ CD !∞ TUNER !§ PHONO !¶ y SIGNAL GND
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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.
SYSTEM OFF
VISUAL
POWER
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
DAT/MD
SHIFT ENTER
>
RMS
DPC
MODE
LD TV
TUNER PHONO
CD
21 3 54 6 87 9
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
+
SWAP
=)0+
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
REAR
DIRECT
BASS
BOOST
MUTING
5.1
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
CH/
PRESET
–
ANT
TV/VTR
D. SKIP
TEST
TONE
LEVEL
—
++
CENTER
––
MASTER
VOL
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3 4
5
6 7 8
9 0
!¡
!ª !•
!¶
!§ !∞ !¢
!£
!™
SLEEP
TAPE
TV
CONTROL
ON
BACK
GROUND
–
SUB CH
—
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
EQ/
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
PROGRAMMABLE
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1 SLEEP (14) 2 SYSTEM OFF (11) 3 SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION (9 to 14, 20)
4 5.1 INPUT (11, 13) 5 TV/VIDEO (11) 6 TEST TONE (15) 7 CENTER LEVEL +/– (15)
8 REAR LEVEL +/– (15) 9 BASS BOOST (10) 0 MASTER VOL +/– (10, 15) !¡ MUTING (10) !™ DPC MODE (12, 18) !£ DIGITAL PROCESSING
CONTROL (12, 14, 15, 18)
!¢ DIRECT (10)
!∞ EQ/TONE (18) !§ SOUND FIELD ON/OFF/
GENRE/MODE (16)
!¶ BACKGROUND (19) !• Numeric buttons (19, 20) !ª TV CONTROL ON (11)
Additional Information
Getting Started
Remote
Operates Function Remote
Button
0-9, >10 Tuner Selects preset numbers.
CD player/MD deck/LD player
TV/VCR Selects channel numbers.
CH/PRESET +/–
D.TUNING Tuner Selects the direct tuning
SHIFT Tuner Selects the memory bank.
0/) CD player Searches tracks (forward or
P
( CD player/
p Stops play.
9 Tape deck Starts play on the reverse
r Tape deck Sets tape decks to the record
r + ( Tape deck/MD
Tuner Scans and selects preset
CD playerDISC
CD playerD. SKIP
deck/VCR/LD player
CD player/ MD deck/LD player
CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR
Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR
CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR
deck/VCR
Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10.
stations. Selects preset channels.TV/VCR Selects discs (CD player
with multi-disc changer only).
mode. Skips discs (CD player with
multi-disc changer only).
backward). Fast forwards or rewinds.Tape deck/MD
Skips tracks.=/+
Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.)
Starts play.
side.
standby mode. Starts recording when
pressed with ( (or 9 on tape deck).
Operates Function
Button
RMS DIRECTION
RMS CLEAR Tape deck Clears RMS* program (tape
RMS DIRECTION 9/(
ENTER
VISUAL POWER
+/–
RMS: Random Music Sensor
*
Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function
**
Tape deck Selects tape direction (tape
Tape deck Programs tracks (tape deck
TV/VCR/CD player
player TV-/- -
TVSUB CH +/–
TVPOSITION
TVSWAP
TVP IN P
TVJUMP
VCRANT TV/VTR
TVMASTER VOL
TVMUTING
decks with the RMS function only).
decks with the RMS function only).
with the RMS* function only).
Changes channels/discs when used with 0-9.
Turns on or off the power.TV/VCR/LD
Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only).
Selects preset channels for the small picture.
Changes the position of the small picture.
Swaps the small and the large picture.
Activates the picture-in­picture function.
Jumps back and forth between the previous and current channels.
Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
Normally, adjusts the master volume of the amplifier. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, it adjusts the volume on the TV.
Normally, mutes the sound from the amplifier. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, the sound on the TV itself is muted.
Not applicable.—SLOPE Not applicable.—BAND
*
**
**
**
**
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Advanced Remote OperationsIndex

A
Adjusting
delay time 18 speaker volume 15 surround sound parameters 18 tone parameter 18
B
Background operation 19 Battery 4
C
Center mode 15, 23 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing
remote 20 sound field 17, 18
D
Delay time 18, 23 Dolby Pro Logic
Surround 14-16, 23 Dolby Surround setup 14, 15 Dubbing. See Recording
E, F, G
Editing. See Recording Effect level 17, 23
S
Selecting a component
on the main unit 9
using the remote 11 Selecting the center mode 15 Sleep timer 14 Sound field
adjustable parameters 17
customizing 17, 18
pre-programmed 16, 17, 23
resetting 19 Speakers
connection 5, 6
placement 6
selecting speaker system 6 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 14, 15, 23
T
Test tone 16
U, V
Unpacking 4
W, X, Y, Z
Watching TV/video programs 10
Names of controls
Switch and selector
POWER 9, 17 SPEAKERS 6, 9
Connectors and terminals
FRONT SPEAKERS A/B 5 y SIGNAL GND 5 SURROUND SPEAKERS (CENTER/REAR) 5
Controls
BALANCE 9, 14 MASTER VOLUME 9
Jacks
CD 5 MONITOR 7 PHONES 9 PHONO 5 TAPE/MD 5 TUNER 5 TV/LD 7 VIDEO 1/2/3 7 WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER 5 WOOFER 5
5.1 INPUT 8
H
Hookups
AC power cord 8 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 5, 6 TV/VCRs 7, 8
I, J, K
Indexing program source 12
L
Labeling. See Indexing program source
M, N, O
Making components selectable/unselectable 12
P, Q
Parameter 17, 18, 23
R
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 13 on a video tape 14
Remote
background operation 19 changing the setting 20
Buttons
BACKGROUND 19 BASS BOOST 9 CENTER LEVEL +/– 14 DIMMER 9 DIRECT PASS 9 DISPLAY 12 DPC MODE 12, 17 GENRE 16 MODE 9, 16 MUTING 10 REAR LEVEL +/– 14 SET UP 9, 14 SLEEP 14 SOUND FIELD ON/OFF 16, 17 SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION 11, 20 SYSTEM OFF 11 TEST TONE 14 TV CONTROL ON 11 VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION 9, 12, 13
/ / / (digital processing control) 9, 12, 14, 17 Numeric buttons 19, 20
5.1 INPUT 9, 11
Indicators
BASS BOOST 10 DIRECT PASS 10 INDEX 12 STANDBY 9 SUR 18 TONE 18
5.1 INPUT 12
Other
AC OUTLET 8 g 4
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Advanced Remote OperationsQuick Reference Guide

Getting Started
Selecting a Component
Example1: Playing a CD
AUDIO FUNCTION
v
Turn on the CD player.
v
Start playing.
Example2: Watching a video
VIDEO FUNCTION
v
Turn on the VCR.
v
Start playing.
Press repeatedly until the CD indicator lights up.
tape
Press repeatedly until the VIDEO 1 indicator lights up.
Using Pre­programmed Sound Fields
Example: Watching a Dolby Surround-encoded movie on a laser disc player connected to TV/LD
AUDIO FUNCTION
v
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
v
GENRE
v
MODE
v
Turn on the LD player.
v
Start playing.
Press repeatedly until the TV/LD indicator lights up.
Press repeatedly to select PRO LOGIC.
Press repeatedly to select PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED.
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AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.
N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

Précautions

Sécurité
• Si un solide ou un liquide pénètre dans le coffret, débranchez l’amplificateur et faites-le vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de le remettre en service.
Sources d’alimentation
• Avant de mettre l’amplificateur en service, vérifiez que sa tension de fonctionnement correspond à celle du courant secteur local. La tension de fonctionnement est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique à l’arrière de l’amplificateur.
• L’amplificateur n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation tant qu’il est branché sur une prise murale, même si vous le mettez hors tension.
• Si vous ne comptez pas utiliser l’amplificateur pendant un certain temps, débranchez-le de la prise murale. Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez sur la fiche. Ne jamais tirer sur le cordon proprement dit.
• Par mesure de sécurité, une lame de la fiche est plus large que l’autre et vous ne pouvez l’insérer que dans un sens. Si vous avez du mal à enfoncer complètement la fiche dans la prise, contactez votre revendeur.
• Si le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être remplacé, adressez-vous à un technicien qualifié uniquement.
Nettoyage
• Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les commandes avec un chiffon doux légèrement imprégné d’une solution détergente douce. N’utilisez pas de tampon abrasif, poudre à récurer ou solvant, comme de l’alcool ou de la benzine.
Pour toute question ou tout problème concernant l’amplificateur, consultez votre revendeur Sony.
Installation
• Installez l’amplificateur dans un endroit bien ventilé pour éviter tout risque de surchauffe interne et prolonger la durée de vie des composants.
• N’installez pas l’amplificateur près d’une source de chaleur, dans un endroit en plein soleil, poussiéreux ou exposé à des chocs mécaniques.
• Ne posez rien sur le coffret qui puisse bloquer les orifices de ventilation et provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement.
Fonctionnement
• Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, mettez l’amplificateur hors tension et débranchez-le.
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