How it Works
Sony
Loading...
TA-VE910
User Manual
136 pgs1.97 Mb0
User Manual
126 pgs1.88 Mb0
Service manual
54 pgs17.23 Mb0
Service Manual
56 pgs9.77 Mb0

Sony TA-VE910 User Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier
3-861-329-11(1)
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
TA-VE910
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.
EN
2
About This Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this manual are for model TA-VE910.
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 34.
• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 31 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, “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 9 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)
24
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 24 Programming the Remote 25
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 27 Glossary 28 Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 29 Rear Panel Descriptions 30 Remote Button Descriptions 31
Index 33
Quick Reference Guide 34
EN
3
Getting Started
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.
}
]
]
}
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 30.
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 (9)
LD player
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
DISPLAYDIMMER
CD player
Tuner
Tape deck
DAT/MD deck
Turntable
Audio Component Hookups (5)
TV
VCR
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
Center
speaker
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
INPUT MODE
Active
woofer
GENRE
MODE
Wireless rear speaker
speaker
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
DIRECT PASS
1
•
•
DISCRETE
•
0
10
BASS BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
Video camera
recorder
Video game
Front
(R)
•
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
LR
Rear
speaker
(R)
EN
4
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 9.
PHONO CD TAPE
LD IN
TV
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
LD IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
PHONO
TUNER
CD
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD
ININ OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
IN
RECOUTINININ
INRECOUT
L
R
DAT / MD
TAPE
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
L
CENTER
R
WIRELESS
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
––
––
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
A
R
++
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
Tape deck
Amplifier Tape deck
L
R
TAPE
DAT deck or MD deck
Amplifier DAT deck or MD deck
L
R
DAT/MD
Getting Started
Getting Started
INRECOUT
Ç
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT
LINE
L
R
ç
INRECOUT
Ç
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT
LINE
L
R
ç
TUNER DAT/MD
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)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Amplifier CD player
Tuner
IN
L
R
Ç
CD
Amplifier Tuner
IN
L
R
Ç
TUNER
OUTPUT
LINE
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
L
R
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.
EN
5
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.
SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
RECOUTINININ
DAT / MD
CD
TAPE
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD
OUT
ININ OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
INRECOUT
L
R
A
R
B
LD IN
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
LD IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
WOOFER
TV
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
GND
y
PHONO
TUNER
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
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
––
––
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
++
REAR SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
]}
√
]}
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
]]}]}
Amplifier
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
+
–
R
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
L
CENTER
+
–
L
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.
Rear speaker
(L)Center speaker
}
Note
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
(R)
]]}}
EN
6
Amplifier
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++––
A
R
++––
B
Front speaker
(L)
A
L
B
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
Getting Started
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).
B
A
A
45°
C C
90°
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.
B
A
A
45°
C C
90°
20°
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).
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 as shown below.
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)
Both speaker systems A and B (parallel connection)
Set SPEAKERS selector to
A
B
A+B
EN
7
Getting Started
ç
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
MONITOR
Ç
L
R
L
R
OUTPUT
LD
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV/VCR Hookups
TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV VIDEO IN jack.
Overview
This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups” on page 9.
VIDEO 2 MONITORTV
LD IN
TV
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
LD IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
PHONO
TUNER
CD
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD
OUT
ININ OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
RECOUTINININ
IN
INRECOUT
L
R
DAT / MD
TAPE
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
L
CENTER
R
WIRELESS
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
––
––
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
A
R
++
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
LD VIDEO 1
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 LD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, or MONITOR jack.
Amplifier TV monitor
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 camera recorder or
video game
Amplifier
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
LD player
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
TV
Amplifier TV
TV
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
L
R
EN
8
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
If you have an additional LD player, connect it to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Amplifier LD player
Digital Component Hookups
Ç
AC-3
RF
OUT
LD IN
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AC-3 RF
LD IN
Ç
DIGITAL
OUT
LD IN
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AC-3 RF
LD IN
Overview
This section describes how to connect an LD player, 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).
LD IN AC-3 RF/ OPTICAL
CD IN OPTICAL
Getting Started
Getting Started
If your LD player has an RF output jack, connect it to the LD IN AC-3 RF jack of the amplifier as shown below.
Amplifier LD player
LD IN
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
SIGNAL
GND
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
y
LD IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
PHONO
LD IN COAXIAL
TV
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
TUNER
CD
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD
OUT
ININ OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
IN
RECOUTINININ
INRECOUT
L
R
DAT / MD
TAPE
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
L
CENTER
R
WIRELESS
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
––
––
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
A
R
++
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
DAT/MD IN/OUT OPTICAL
What cords will I need?
• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for an LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)
• 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 IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack.
LD player Amplifier LD player
DIGITAL
OUT
ç
AC-3 RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LD IN
LD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
LD IN
DIGITAL
Ç
DIGITAL OPTICALCOAXIAL
OUT
CD player
Amplifier CD player
DAT or MD deck
Amplifier DAT or MD deck
AC-3 RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LD IN
LD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
LD IN
Ç
Xç
DIGITAL
OUT IN
DIGITAL
Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources
When playing DAT/MD sources through the amplifier, do not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recordings made from a DVD player whose digital output was set to “DOLBY DIGITAL.” High volume noise will be output which may damage the amplifier and your speakers.
Notes
• This amplifier is compatible only with digital components using 32, 44.1, or 48-kHz sampling frequencies and not compatible with 96 kHz.
• 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.
EN
9
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
LD IN
TV
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
LD IN
DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
PHONO
TUNER
CD
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
ININ OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
RECOUTINININ
IN
INRECOUT
L
R
DAT / MD
TAPE
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++––
A
R
++––
B
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
L
R
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
CENTER
+
–
A
L
B
WIRELESS
SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
REAR
to a wall
outlet
b
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 7.)
• 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
POWER
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
TONE
SUR INDEX
STANDBY
g
DISPLAYDIMMER
AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
DIRECT PASS
SET UP
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
DIRECT PASS
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
8
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
•
•
•
DISCRETE
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
1
0
•
LR
BALANCE
•
10
EN
VIDEO FUNCTION
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.
Basic Operations
Getting Started
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 VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
SPEAKERS
POWER
A
+B
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) or Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)
Compact Discs (CD)
Digital processing control buttons
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO/AUDIO
DIMMER
FUNCTION
Press (repeatedly)
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
SET UPDIRECT PASS
MASTER VOLUME
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
INPUT MODE
INPUT MODE
•
•
2
•
•
BASS
BOOST
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
BASS BOOST
To light up
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
LD
TV
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
MASTER VOLUME
•
•
4
•
•
•
3
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
VIDEO 3 INPUT
5
•
•
•
•
6
•
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
1
0
LR
BALANCE
To watch or listen to
Radio programs
(repeatedly)
AUDIO
To light upPress
TUNER
FUNCTION
Records
AUDIO
PHONO
FUNCTION
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.
z To 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 the AC-3 RF jack 2 the COAXIAL jack 3 the OPTICAL jack 4 the analog jacks
When you selected CD or DAT/ MD:
1 the OPTICAL jack 2 the analog jacks
the component connected to the LD IN AC-3 RF jack
the component connected to the COAXIAL jack
the component connected to the OPTICAL jack
analog jacks
* Appears only when you selected LD in Step 1
(Continued)
11
EN
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 indicator 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 ( / )
to select DIMMER.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )
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
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
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
Using the buttons 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 press VIDEO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV 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.
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 Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)
or MiniDiscs (MD) Compact Discs (CD) CD
Radio programs Records PHONO
VIDEO 1 (VTR 3*), VIDEO 2 (VTR 1*) or VIDEO 3 (VTR 2*)
LD
DAT/MD
TUNER
12
EN
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 24.
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
2 Start playing.
See “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 31 for details.
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 FUNCTION
HOOKUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select a component.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select CONNECT (selectable) or NO
(unselectable).
Note
If you try to select the component which is set to NO by 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.
13
EN
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
DPC MODE
POWER
SUR INDEX
DPC MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
TONE
DISPLAYDIMMER
control buttons
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
8
•
•
•
•
•
•
DIRECT PASS
1
9
•
•
•
•
DISCRETE
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
INPUT MODE
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
•
BALANCE
•
1
0
LR
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.
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A
+
B
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
INPUT MODE
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
BASS
BOOST
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
6
1
0
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
LR
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
BALANCE
DISPLAY VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
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.
To assign index names to other sources
Repeat the procedure above.
or to select a character, and then press
to move the cursor to the next position.
VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
c
ç
Playback component (program source)
Recording component
(tape deck, DAT deck,
ç
c
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. 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.
14
EN
4 Start recording on the recording deck and then
start playing the component.
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Using the Sleep Timer Z
Notes
• The signal input from a digital jack is not output to the analog RECOUT 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 OUT OPTICAL, DAT/MD RECOUT, and TAPE 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.
You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.
SLEEP
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
MODE
PROGRAMMABLE
21 3 54 6 87 9
>
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
+
SWAP
=)0+
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
LEVEL
++
REAR
DIRECT
––
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MUTING
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
CH/
PRESET
ANT
TV/VTR
D. SKIP
TEST TONE
CENTER
MASTER
VOL
5.1
+
–
—
SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER
LEARN
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
The display dims after you specify the time.
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 LD IN AC-3 RF, LD IN OPTICAL, or LD IN COAXIAL jack.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the VIDEO 1/2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
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.
15
EN
Dolby Surround SetupDolby Surround Setup
BB
90°
45°
20°
AA
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 lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) 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.”
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
INPUT MODE
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
1
0
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
LR
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
BALANCE
•
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 ( / )
to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons (
FRONT SP. (front speaker)
• Select “LARGE” in normal cases.
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) 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 lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) 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.”
/ ) to select the setting.
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 ( / )
to select CENTER DELAY or REAR DELAY and use the buttons ( / ) to select the delay time.
16
EN
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
p(
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.
Notes
• Be sure to select “NORMAL SURROUND” or “ENHANCED SURROUND” before outputting the test tone.
• The test tone is not output when ”MUTING” appears in the display.
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)
(in 0.5 dB steps)
(in 0.5 dB steps)
/ )
17
EN
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 ON/OFF
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
DISPLAYDIMMER
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
STANDBY
g
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
PASS
SET UP
ON / OFF
GENRE
MODE
INPUT MODE
MODEGENRE
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound field. One of the sound field indication 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 page 18.
To play without surround effects
Select “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the equalizer parameter (see page 22).
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.
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
6
10
•
•
•
•
LR
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
BALANCE
•
Sound fields
GENRE MODE To
1)
DOLBY
MOVIE
3D
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
18
EN
GENRE MODE To
RCL
3D
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
3)
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
2)
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)
19
EN
Sound Adjustment
INPUT MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
GENRE
TONE
SUR INDEX
SET UP
DIRECT PASS
MODE
DIRECT PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
BASS
BOOST
BALANCE
LR
STANDBY
DISCRETE
5
0
1
3
9
7
4
6
2
8
1
0
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PHONES
POWER
SPEAKERS
DPC
MODE
A
OFF
A
+
B
B
g
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD TV TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
DISPLAYDIMMER
S VIDEO RLVIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
DPC MODE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
POWER
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 indicator is on:
The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the sound is decoded and output as is for all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source.
Customizing the Sound Fields
Each sound field is composed of a equalizer parameters (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.
When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC and KARAOKE* is
selected:
The DISCRETE indicator lights up 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 22).
• 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 indicator is on:
“PRO LOGIC” appears and the Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output.
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.
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
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 22).
* 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 5-
20
EN
channel Dolby Digital source to two channels and processes it in the same way, the DISCRETE indicator does not light up in KARAOKE mode.
Getting Started
Sound Adjustment
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
GENRE
DOLBY
MOVIE
3D
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*
EQ
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 indicator is on.
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.
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.
21
EN
Sound Adjustment
22
EN
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 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /
) to select the parameter to be set and use the
buttons (
/ ) to select the setting. After selecting the parameter, you can use BAND on the remote to switch between BASS and TREBLE.
To set Select And set between
bass level of the front speakers
bass frequency of the front speakers
treble level of the front speakers
treble frequency of the front speakers
bass level of the center speaker
bass frequency of the center speaker
treble level of the center speaker
treble frequency of the center speaker
bass level of the rear speakers
bass frequency of the rear speakers
treble level of the rear speakers
treble frequency of the rear speakers
F: BASS –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
F: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
F: TREBLE –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
F: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
C: BASS –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
C: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
C: TREBLE –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
C: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
R: BASS –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
R: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
R: TREBLE –10.0dB and
+10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
R: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
3 Repeat Step 2 if necessary.
z You can turn off the equalizer adjustments without
erasing them Z
Press EQ/TONE on the remote.
Note
You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.
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 ( /
) to select the parameter to be set and use the
buttons (
To Select And set
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
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
1) When the sound field is KARAOKE, this parameter adjusts the vocal presence. The higher the setting, the less dominant the vocal sound.
/ ) to select the setting.
EFFECT among 21 levels
1)
WALL between S (soft wall)
SEAT between F (front)
SEAT between L (left) and
REVERB between S (short)
LFE MIX among MUTE,
2)
D.RANGE COMP
and H (hard wall) (in 17 levels)
and R (rear) (in 17 levels)
R (right) (in 17 levels)
and L (long) (in 17 levels)
–20.0dB to 0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
among OFF, 0.1 to
0.9, STD, MAX
3)
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.
Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the
power.
Getting Started
Sound Adjustment
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.
23
EN
Advanced Remote Operations
Advanced Remote Operations
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
CD
TV
CONTROL
ON
BACK
BACKGROUND
GROUND
–
SUB CH
—
9Pr
—
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
EQ/
TONE
DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL
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
>
10
0
RMS/START
POSITION
+
SWAP
=)0+
RMS
—
CLEARDIRECTION P IN P JUMP
p(
—
MODEGENRE
SLOPEBAND
—
++
REAR
DIRECT
––
BASS
BOOST
DPC MODE
MUTING
5.1
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
Numeric buttons
DISC
+
CH/
PRESET
–
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
CD
TV
CONTROL
ON
21 3
Numeric buttons
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
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
PRESET
TV/VTR
CENTER
MASTER
5.1
DISC
CH/
ANT
D. SKIP
TEST TONE
VOL
SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION
+
–
—
24
EN
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting
*
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.
Programming the Remote
Advanced Remote Operations
Getting Started
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
SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION
VISUAL POWER
LEARN
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION
VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
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
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
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 31 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.
25
EN
Additional InformationAdditional Information
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.
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 LD IN AC-3 RF, LD IN OPTICAL, or LD IN COAXIAL jack (see page 15).
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).
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. / 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 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.
26
EN
Specifications
Additional Information
Digital signal processor section
Modulation (A/D conversion)
High Density Linear Converter
Getting Started
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.8%)
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.
Dynamic power output
Harmonic distortion at rated output
Frequency response
Inputs
PHONO
CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, TUNER, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, LD, TV
LD AC-3 RF
LD, CD, DAT/MD OPTICAL
LD COAXIAL
155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms 220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms
Less than 0.09% (with DIRECT PASS on)
PHONO: RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 1, 2:
10 Hz - 50 kHz
Sensitivity
+0
dB (with DIRECT PASS on)
–1
Impedance
2.5 mV 50 kilohms
150 mV
—
—
— 75 Ω
50 kilohms
75 Ω
—
** ‘78 IHF
Outputs VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT:
BASS BOOST +6 dB at 50 Hz
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, 150 mV)
100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Demodulation (D/A conversion)
High Density Linear Converter
(Advanced pulse D/A converter)
Sampling frequency
48 kHz
Surround LFE MIX: MUTE, –20 - 0 dB, 0.5 dB step
D. RANGE 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).
Equalizer BAND: BASS/TREBLE
Turnover frequency:
Bass: 99 Hz - 992 Hz Treble: 1.0 kHz - 8.6 kHz
Level: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
Video section
Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
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
290 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.
27
EN
Additional Information
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
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
28
EN
Early reflection time
Time
Additional Information
Getting Started
Table 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
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
12
29
EN
Additional Information
Rear Panel Descriptions
1
LD IN
AC-3 RF
LD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
LD IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
@¡ !ª@º !∞
1 LD IN AC-3 RF 2 LD IN/CD IN/DAT/MD IN/
OUT OPTICAL
3 y SIGNAL GND 4 TV 5 LD 6 VIDEO 2 7 VIDEO 1
TV
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
GND
y
PHONO
TUNER
!• !¶ !§
VIDEO
AUDIO
CD
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
RECOUTINININ
DAT / MD
832 5 7
MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2LD
OUT
ININ OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
R
INRECOUT
L
R
TAPE
8 MONITOR 9 WOOFER 0 SURROUND SPEAKERS
(REAR)
!¡ SURROUND SPEAKERS
(CENTER)
!™ WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER !£ AC OUTLET
9 !™ !£0!¢!¡4 6
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
L
L
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
––
––
CENTER
WIRELESS
REAR
+
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
!¢ AC power cord !∞ FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) !§ TAPE !¶ DAT/MD !• CD !ª TUNER @º PHONO @¡ LD IN COAXIAL
R
+
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
++
A
R
++
B
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
30
EN
Loading...
+ 96 hidden pages
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use