| 2-682-394-11 (1)   DVD Home   Theatre System   Operating Instructions   HTP-36DW   ©2006 Sony Corporation   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   1: Installing speakers................................... 12   2: Connecting speakers ............................... 14   3b: Connecting the video components........ 17   4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 23   5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 24   6: Calibrating the appropriate settings   sound   Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....43   Using only the front speakers and sub woofer   initial settings .........................................45   automatically   Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................46   Storing FM stations automatically   Presetting radio stations...............................48   Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........51   Playback   Listening/Watching a component................ 31   Switching the audio input mode   (INPUT MODE).....................................52   Using the Sleep Timer.................................54   Adjusting the level   Adjusting the tone (TONE menu).............. 37   Settings for the surround sound   (SUR menu) ........................................... 37   Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)........ 38   Settings for the system   (SYSTEM menu) ................................... 39   Calibrating the appropriate settings   automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 41   Glossary.......................................................55   Precautions ..................................................56   Troubleshooting...........................................58   Specifications ..............................................61   Index............................................................63   3GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Getting Started   Description and location of parts   Receiver   Front panel   1 2 3   4 5 6 7   8 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   ?/1   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   INPUT MODE   PHONES   w;ql qk qj   Name   qh   qf   qd   qs qaq;   Function   Name   Function   A ?/1   Press to turn the receiver   on or off (page 24, 31, 32,   45).   H MOVIE,   MUSIC   (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page   43).   B DISPLAY   Press to select information   displayed on the display   (page 51, 53).   I MASTER   VOLUME   Turn to adjust the volume   31, 32).   C D E DIMMER   Press to adjust the   brightness of the display.   J K ENTER   Press to store a station or   enter the selection when   selecting the settings   (page 24, 27, 28, 33, 50,   53).   Remote sensor Receives signals from   remote commander.   Display   selected component or a   list of selectable items   appears here (page 6).   INPUT MODE   Press to select the input   mode when the same   components are connected   to both digital and analog   jacks (page 52).   F G 2CH   Press to select 2CH   STEREO mode (page 39,   45).   L I/i/U/u   After pressing AMP   MENU (M), press I or i   and U or u to select the   settings.   A.F.D.   Press to select A.F.D. mode   (page 42).   4GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Name   Function   M AMP MENU   Press to display the menu   of the receiver.   N Input buttons   Press one of the buttons to   select the component you   want to use.   O PRESET   TUNING +/–   Press to select a preset   station.   P Q R TUNING +/–   MEMORY   Press to scan a station.   Press to store a station.   FM MODE   Press to select FM   monaural or stereo   reception.   S T PHONES jack   Connects to a headphone   (page 58).   AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied   jack   ECM-AC2 optimizer   microphone for the Auto   Calibration function (page   25).   continued   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   5GB   About the indicators on the display   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SP   ; DIGITAL   ; PRO LOGIC II DTS   RDS   STEREO MONO   LFE   MEMORY   SW   SLEEP OPT COAX   D.RANGE   L C R SL   S SR   qd qs qa   q;   9 qf   8 Name   Function   Name   Function   A SW   Lights up when audio signal is   output from the SUB WOOFER   jack.   F DTS   Lights up when DTS signals are   input.   Note   When playing a DTS format   disc, be sure that you have made   digital connections and that   INPUT MODE is not set to   “ANALOG” (page 52).   B LFE   Lights up when the disc being   played back contains an LFE   (Low Frequency Effect)   channel and the LFE channel   signal is actually being   reproduced.   G MEMORY   Lights up when a memory   function, such as Name Input,   is activated.   C SP   Lights up when the receiver is   turned on. This indicator does   not light up if a headphone is   connected to the PHONES jack.   H Preset   station   Lights up when using the   receiver to tune in radio stations   you have preset. For details on   presetting radio stations, see   page 48.   D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital   signals are input.   indicators   Note   When playing a Dolby Digital   format disc, be sure that you   have made digital connections   and that INPUT MODE is not   set to “ANALOG” (page 52).   I Tuner   Lights up when using the   receiver to tune in radio stations   (page 46), etc.   indicators   J D.RANGE   Lights up when dynamic range   compression is activated (page   34).   E ; PRO   “; PRO LOGIC” lights up   when the receiver applies Pro   Logic processing to 2 channel   signals in order to output the   center and surround channel   signals. “; PRO LOGIC II”   lights up when the Pro Logic II   Movie/Music decoder is   activated.   LOGIC (II)   K COAX   Lights up when INPUT MODE   is set to “AUTO” and the source   signal is a digital signal being   input through the COAXIAL   jack, or when INPUT MODE is   set to “COAX IN” (page 52).   Note   L OPT   Lights up when INPUT MODE   is set to “AUTO” and the source   signal is a digital signal being   input through the OPTICAL   jack, or when INPUT MODE is   set to “OPT IN” (page 52).   Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro   Logic II decoding do not   function for DTS format   signals.   6GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Name   Function   M SLEEP   Lights up when the Sleep Timer   function is activated (page 54).   N Playback   channel   The letters (L, C, R, etc.)   indicate the channels being   played back. The boxes around   the letters vary to show how the   receiver downmixes the source   sound.   indicators   L Front Left   Front Right   Center (monaural)   Surround Left   R C SL   SR   S Surround Right   Surround (monaural or the   surround components obtained   by Pro Logic processing)   Example:   Recording format (Front/   Surround): Dolby Digital 3/2.1   Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO   SW   LFE   L C R SL   SR   continued   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   7GB   Rear panel   1 2 3 4 DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P R/CR   /R–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L R R L L COAXIAL   + + + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   VIDEO   SUB   SURROUND   CENTER   FRONT   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO   2 1 WOOFER   SPEAKERS   6 5 A DIGITAL INPUT section   D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/   OUTPUT section   OPTICAL   IN jack   player, etc. The   COAXIAL jack   provides a better   quality of loud   sound (page 19,   21).   COMPONENT Connects to a DVD   Green   Blue   VIDEO   INPUT/   OUTPUT   jack*   player, TV, or a   satellite tuner. You   can enjoy high   quality image   COAXIAL IN   jack   Red   (page 18, 20, 21).   B ANTENNA section   E SPEAKER section   FM   Connects to the   Connects to the   speakers (page 14).   ANTENNA   FM wire antenna   supplied with this   receiver (page 23).   AM   ANTENNA   Connects to the   Connects to the   sub woofer (page   14).   AM loop antenna   supplied with this   receiver (page 23).   F AUDIO INPUT section   C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT   section   AUDIO IN   Connects to a CD   player, etc. (page   16).   White (L)   AUDIO IN/   OUT jack   Connects the video   White (L)   Red (R)   and audio jacks of   a VCR or a DVD   player (page 16,   18, 19, 20, 21, 22).   Red (R)   * You can watch the selected input image when you   connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor   (page 18).   VIDEO IN/   OUT jack*   Yellow   8GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Name   Function   Remote commander   A AV ?/1   Press to turn on or off the   Sonyaudio/videocomponents   that the remote is assigned to   operate.   If you press ?/1 (B) at the   same time, it will turn off the   receiver and other   components (SYSTEM   STANDBY).   Note   You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU006   to operate the receiver and to control the Sony   audio/video components that the remote is   assigned to operate (page 54).   AV ?/1   1(on/standby) switch   TV ?/1   ?/1   TV/VIDEO AUTO   SLEEP CAL   AV   ?/1   TV ?/1, ?/1   2(   wg   wf   on/standby) switch   SYSTEM STANDBY   DVD SA-CD/CD   The function of the AV ?/1   switch changes automatically   each time you press the input   buttons (C).   VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   3 TUNER AMP MENU   wd   ws   4 5 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   B TV ?/1   Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at   the same time to turn the TV   on or off.   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 6 7 8 wa   w;   ?/1   Press to turn the receiver on or   off.   To turn off all components,   press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at   the same time (SYSTEM   STANDBY).   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 9 q;   qa   qs   0/10   CLEAR   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   ql   qk   qj   F f MASTER VOL   C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to   select the component you   G g qd   qf   want to use. When you press   any of the input buttons, the   receiver turns on. The buttons   are factory assigned to control   Sony components as follows.   You can change the button   RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   TV CH +   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   . < < > TUNING –   TUNING +   m H X M qg   TV   assignments following the   steps in “Changing button   x qh   assignments” on page 54.   Button   Assigned Sony   component   VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)   VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)   DVD   DVD player   SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD   player   TUNER   Built-in tuner   D AMP MENU   Press to display the menu of   the receiver. Then, use the   control buttons to perform   menu operations.   E MOVIE,   Press to select sound fields   (MOVIE, MUSIC).   MUSIC   continued   9GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Name   Function   Name   Function   F DUAL MONO Press to select the language   you want during digital   O ./>   Press to skips tracks of the CD   player, DVD player, or tape   deck.   broadcast.   < G FM MODE   H D.TUNING   D.SKIP   Press to select FM monaural   or stereo reception.   REPLAY   / Press to replay the previous   < ADVANCE   scene or fast forward the   current scene of the VCR or   DVD player.   Press to enter direct tuning   mode.   m/M   Press to   Press to skip disc of the CD   player or DVD player (multi-   disc changer only).   – search tracks in the forward/   backward direction of the   DVD player.   – fastforward/rewind of the   VCR, CD player, or tape   deck.   I ENTER   Press to enter the value after   selecting a channel, disc or   track using the numeric   buttons.   H*   Press to start playback of the   VCR, CD player, DVD player,   or tape deck.   MEMORY   Press to store a station.   J DVD MENU   Press to display the menu of   the DVD player on the TV   screen. Then, use the control   buttons to perform menu   operations.   X Press to pause playback or   recording of the VCR, CD   player, DVD player, or tape   deck. (Also starts recording   with components in recording   standby.)   K TOOLS   Press to display options   applicable to the entire disc   (e.g. disc protection), recorder   (e.g. audio settings during   recording), or multiple items   on a list menu (e.g. erasing   multiple titles).   x Press to stop playback of the   VCR, CD player, DVD player,   or tape deck.   TV CH +/–   Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)   at the same time to select   preset TV channels.   L MUTING   Press to mute the sound.   PRESET +/– Press to select   M TV VOL   Press TV VOL +/– and TV   (P) at the same time to adjust   the TV volume level.   – preset stations.   +*/–   – preset channels of the VCR   or satellite tuner.   MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume   +*/–   TUNING +/–   P TV   Press to scan a station.   level of all speakers at the   same time.   Press TV and the button you   want at the same time to   activate the buttons with   orange printing.   N MENU   Press to display the menus of   the VCR, DVD player, or   satellite tuner on the TV   screen. Then, use the control   buttons to perform menu   operations.   Q RETURN/   Press to   EXIT O   – return to the previous menu.   – exit the menu while the   menu or on-screen guide of   the VCR, DVD player, or   satellite tuner is displayed   on the TV screen.   10GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Name   Function   Name   Function   R Control   After pressing AMP MENU   (D), DVD MENU (J), or   MENU (N), press the control   button V, v, B or b to select   the settings. When you press   DVD MENU or MENU, press   the control button to enter the   selection.   Y TV/VIDEO   Press TV/VIDEO and TV   (P) at the same time to select   the input signal (TV input or   video input).   buttons   SLEEP   Press to activate the Sleep   Timer function and the   duration which the receiver   turns off automatically.   S DISPLAY   Press to select the information   displayed on the TV screen of   the VCR, satellite tuner, CD   player or DVD player.   * The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and   Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as   references when operating the receiver.   T -/--   Press -/-- and TV (P) at the   same time to select the   channel entry mode, either   one or two digits of the TV.   Notes   • Some functions explained in this section may not   work depending on the model.   • The above explanation is intended to serve as an   example only. Therefore, depending on the   component, the above operation may not be   possible or may operate differently than described.   x >10/   Press to select   – track numbers over 10 of the   VCR, satellite tuner or CD   player.   – channel numbers of the   Digital CATV terminal.   CLEAR   Press to   – clear a mistake when you   press the incorrect numeric   buttons.   – return to continuous   playback, etc. of the satellite   tuner or DVD player.   U Numeric   Press to   – preset/tune to preset   stations.   buttons   (number 5*)   – select track numbers of the   CD player or DVD player.   Press 0/10 to select track   number 10.   – select channel numbers of   the VCR or satellite tuner.   Press the numeric buttons and   TV (P) at the same time to   select the TV channels.   V 2CH   Press to select 2CH STEREO   mode.   W A.F.D.   Press to select A.F.D. mode.   X AUTO CAL   Press to activate the Auto   Calibration function.   11GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   1: Installing speakers   To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel   surround sound requires five speakers   (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two   surround speakers) and a sub woofer   (5.1 channel).   Installing the speakers on a flat   surface   Before you install the speakers and sub   woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads   to prevent vibration or movement as shown in   the illustration below.   Installing the speakers on the   speaker stand   For greater flexibility in positioning the   speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or   WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in   certain countries). For details, refer to the   operating instructions supplied with the   speaker stand.   AFront speaker (L)   BFront speaker (R)   CCenter speaker   DSurround speaker (L)   ESurround speaker (R)   FSub woofer   Tip   Since the sub woofer does not emit highly   directional signals, you can place it wherever you   want.   12GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3 Hang the speakers on the   Installing the speakers on the   wall   screws.   Hole on the back of the speaker   You can install your front and surround   speakers on the wall.   4.6 mm   10 mm   1 Prepare screws (not supplied)   that are suitable for the hole on   the back of each speaker as   shown in the illustrations   below.   more than 4 mm   more than 25 mm   Notes   4.6 mm   10 mm   • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material   and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially   fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and   fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a   vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is   applied.   Hole on the back of the speaker   • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall   material or screws to be used.   • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage   caused by improper installation, insufficient wall   strength or improper screw installation, natural   calamity, etc.   2 Fasten the screws to the wall.   The screws should protrude 5   to 7 mm.   5 to 7 mm   13GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   2: Connecting speakers   F C C A Y P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   P /CR   /RR–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEOUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   R R L L R R L L + + + + L AUDIO   OUT   R AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   CENTER   FRONT   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKERS   B B A A E D B A ASpeaker cords (short) (supplied)   BSpeaker cords (long) (supplied)   CMonaural audio cord (supplied)   AFront speaker (L)   BFront speaker (R)   CCenter speaker   To connect the speaker correctly   Check the speaker type by referring to the   speaker label* on the speakers.   DSurround speaker (L)   ESurround speaker (R)   FSub woofer   Character on Speaker type Location of   speaker label   speaker label   L Front left   Bottom   R Front right   Surround left   Bottom   Tip   SL   SR   Bottom   Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s   performance.   Surround right Bottom   * The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the   character on the speaker label. For details on the   speaker type, see page 2.   14GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3a: Connecting the audio components   How to hook up your   This section describes how to hook up your   components to this receiver.   After hooking up all your components,   proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page   23).   Audio input jack to be   connected   The sound quality depends on the connecting   jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.   Select the connection according to the jacks of   your components.   Digital   Analog   High quality sound   15GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Connecting audio components   The following illustration shows how to   connect audio components such as Super   Audio CD player or CD player.   Super Audio   CD player/   CD player   A DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P /CR   /RR–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   AAudio cord (not supplied)   16GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3b: Connecting the video components   How to hook up your   components   Video input/output jack to be   connected   The image quality depends on the connecting   jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.   Select the connection according to the jacks on   your components.   This section describes how to hook up your   components to this receiver. Before you begin,   refer to “Component to be connected” below   for the pages which describe how to connect   each component.   TV monitor, etc.   INPUT jack   After hooking up all your components,   proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page   23).   COMPONENT   VIDEO   VIDEO   Component to be connected   Receiver MONITOR   OUT jack   Component   See   COMPONENT   VIDEO   VIDEO   TV monitor   page 18   page 19   page 21   page 22   DVD player/DVD recorder   Satellite tuner   VCR   COMPONENT   VIDEO   VIDEO   VIDEO   Receiver INPUT   jack   Video component   OUTPUT jack   COMPONENT   VIDEO   High quality image   Notes   • Connect image display components such as a TV   monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack   on the receiver.   • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a   playback component are being output to a TV   through the receiver. If the power supply of the   receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is   transmitted.   17GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Notes   Hooking up a TV monitor   • Connect image display components such as a TV   monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack   on the receiver.   • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a   playback component are being output to a TV via   the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is   not turned on, neither video nor audio is   transmitted.   The image from a visual component connected   to this receiver can be displayed on a TV   screen.   It is not necessary to connect all the cables.   Connect video cords according to the jacks of   your components.   Tip   You can watch the selected input image when you   connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.   TV monitor   A B DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 /RR–Y   P /CR   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   AVideo cord (not supplied)   BComponent video cord (not supplied)   18GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Notes   Hooking up a DVD player/DVD   recorder   • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD   player, set the digital audio output setting on the   DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions   supplied with the DVD player.   • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the   plugs straight in until they click into place.   • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.   The following illustration shows how to   connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.   It is not necessary to connect all the cables.   Connect audio and video cords according to   the jacks of your components.   Tip   All the digital audio jacks are compatible with   32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling   frequencies.   1 Connecting audio   DVD player/   DVD recorder   B A DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P R/CR   /R–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   ACoaxial digital cord (supplied)   BAudio cord (not supplied)   19GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   2 Connecting video   DVD player/DVD recorder   A B DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P R/CR   /R–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   AVideo cord (not supplied)   BComponent video cord (not supplied)   • You cannot do recording on the DVD   recorder via this receiver. For details, refer to   the operating instructions supplied with the   DVD recorder.   • Be sure to change the factory setting of the   DVD input button on the remote so that you   can use the button to control your DVD   recorder. For details, see “Changing button   assignments” (page 54).   • You can also rename the DVD input so that   it can be displayed on the receiver’s display.   For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 53).   20GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Notes   Hooking up a satellite tuner   • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the   plugs straight in until they click into place.   • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.   The following illustration shows how to   connect a satellite tuner.   Tip   It is not necessary to connect all the cables.   Connect audio and video cords according to   the jacks of your components.   All the digital audio jacks are compatible with   32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling   frequencies.   Satellite tuner   B C D A DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   1 IN   P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P R/CR   /R–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   AAudio cord (not supplied)   BOptical digital cord (not supplied)   CVideo cord (not supplied)   DComponent video cord (not supplied)   21GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Note   Hooking up a VCR   You cannot do recording on the VCR via this   receiver. For details, refer to the operating   instructions supplied with the VCR.   The following illustration shows how to   connect a VCR.   VCR   A DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 P R/CR   /R–Y   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKE   AAudio/video cord (not supplied)   22GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   4: Connecting the antennas   Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and   FM wire antenna.   FM wire antenna (supplied)   AM loop antenna (supplied)   DIGITAL   OPTICAL   ANTENNA   Y VIDEO   IN   1 P B/CB   MONITOR   /B–Y   AM   VIDEO   IN   2 /RR–Y   P /CR   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO IN   VIDEO OUT   DVD   IN   VIDEO   IN   2 MONITOR   OUT   COMPONENT VIDEO   DVD IN   R R L L COAXIAL   + + L L L AUDIO   OUT   R R R AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   AUDIO IN   SUB   SURROUND   SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2   VIDEO 1 WOOFER   SPEAKER   * The shape of the connector varies depending on   the area code of this receiver.   Notes   • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna   away from the receiver and other components.   • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.   • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as   horizontal as possible.   23GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Performing initial setup   operations   5: Preparing the receiver   and the remote   Before using the receiver for the first time,   initialize the receiver by performing the   following procedure. This procedure can also   be used to return settings you have made to   their factory defaults.   Connecting the AC power cord   Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.   Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for   this operation.   AC power cord   1,2   ?/1   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   INPUT MODE   PHONES   R R L L 3 + 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the   receiver.   FRONT   2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.   “PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the   display alternately.   To the wall outlet   3 Press ENTER.   Note   After “CLEARING” appears on the   display for a while, “CLEARED”   appears.   Install this system so that the power cord can be   unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the   event of trouble.   The following items are reset to their   factory settings.   • All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,   SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM   menus.   • The sound field memorized for each   input and preset station.   • All sound field parameters.   • All preset stations.   • All index names for inputs and preset   stations.   • MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL   MIN”.   • Input is set to “DVD”.   24GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Inserting batteries into the   remote   6: Calibrating the   appropriate settings   automatically   Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the   RM-AAU006 remote commander.   Observe the correct polarity when installing   batteries.   (AUTO CALIBRATION)   This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C.   (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)   Technology which allows you to perform   Automatic Calibration as follows:   • Check the connection between each speaker   and the receiver.   listening position.   You can also adjust the speaker levels and   balance manually. For details, see   “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance   (TEST TONE)” (page 28).   Notes   • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or   humid place.   • Do not use a new battery with old ones.   • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of   batteries.   • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight   or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a   malfunction.   Before you perform Auto   Calibration   • If you do not intend to use the remote for an   extended period of time, remove the batteries to   avoid possible damage from battery leakage and   corrosion.   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   ?/1   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   Tip   INPUT MODE   PHONES   Under normal conditions, the batteries should last   for about 3 months. When the remote no longer   operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with   new ones.   1 1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2   optimizer microphone to the   AUTO CAL MIC jack.   2 Place the optimizer   microphone at your listening   position.   3 Place the speakers so that the   speakers are facing the   optimizer microphone.   continued   25GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Tips   The table below shows the display when   measurement starts.   • You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a   tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your   listening position.   • Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path   between the optimizer microphone and the   speakers.   • When you face the speaker towards the optimizer   microphone, you will get a more accurate   measurement.   Measurement for   Environment noise level   Speaker connection   Display   NOISE.CHK   MEASURE and SP   DET. appears   alternately*   Speaker level   MEASURE and   GAIN appears   alternately*   Performing Auto Calibration   Speaker distance   MEASURE and   DISTANCE appears   alternately*   TV ?/1   ?/1   * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in   the display during measurement.   TV/VIDEO AUTO   SLEEP CAL   AV   ?/1   AUTO   CAL   ?/1 switch   SYSTEM STANDBY   DVD SA-CD/CD   VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   Input   buttons   When measurement ends, “COMPLETE”   appears on the display and the settings are   registered.   TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   Notes   • Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.   Therefore, the sub woofer settings will be   maintained.   • You cannot select Auto Calibration when the   headphone is connected.   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   8 >10/   - • The measurement process will take a few minutes   to complete.   0/10   CLEAR   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   MUTING   Tips   F f • When Auto Calibration starts:   – Stand some distance away from the speakers and   the listening position to avoid measurement   failure. This is because test signals are output   from the speakers during measurement.   – Avoid making noise to get a more accurate   measurement.   • The Auto Calibration function will be canceled   when you do the following during the   measurement process:   MASTER VOL   Control   button   G g MASTER   VOL +/–   RETURN/EXIT   MENU   Press AUTO CAL.   The following appears on the display.   A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t   A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]   – Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.   – Change the volume level.   – Press AUTO CAL again.   26GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Warning codes   Error and warning codes   During Auto Calibration, the warning code   provides information on the measurement   result. The warning code will appear on the   display cyclically as follows:   Error codes   When an error is detected during Auto   Calibration, an error code will appear on the   display cyclically after each measurement   process as follows:   Warning code t blank display t (warning   code t blank display) t PUSH t blank   display t ENTER   b)Appears when there are more than one warning   code.   b)   Error code tblank display t(error code t   a)   blank display) t PUSH t blank display   t ENTER   a)Appears when there are more than one error code.   You can choose to ignore the warning code as   the Auto Calibration function will   automatically adjust the settings. You can also   change the settings manually.   To rectify the error   1 Record down the error code.   2 Press the control button.   To change the settings   manually   1 Record down the warning code.   2 Press the control button.   3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.   4 Follow the solution provided in the   “Warning code and solution” below.   5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto   Calibration again (page 26).   You can also use ENTER on the receiver.   4 Rectify the error.   For details, see “Error code and remedies”   below.   5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto   Calibration again (page 26).   Error code and remedies   Error   code   Explanation   Remedies   Warning code and solution   ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the   Warning Explanation   code   Solution   is too noisy.   environment is   quiet during Auto   Calibration.   WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the   is noisy.   environment is   quiet during Auto   Calibration.   ERROR 11 The speakers are Placeyourspeakers   placed too near further away from   the optimizer   microphone.   the optimizer   microphone.   WARN. 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect   is not connected. the center speaker.   ERROR 20 The front   Check the front   speakers are not speakers   detected or only connection.   one front speaker   WARN. 51 The surround   Be sure to connect   speakers.   speakers are not the surround   connected.   is detected.   WARN. 60 The front speakers Reposition your   balance are out of front speakers.c)   range.   ERROR 21 Only one   surround speaker speakers   is detected. connection.   Check the surround   WARN. 62 The center speaker Reposition your   level is out of   range.   center speaker.d)   continued   27GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Warning Explanation   code   Solution   7: Adjusting the speaker   levels and balance   (TEST TONE)   WARN. 63 The surround left Reposition your   speaker level is out surround left   of range.   speaker.e)   WARN. 64 The surround right Reposition your   speaker level is out surround right   speaker.f)   You can adjust the speaker levels and balance   while listening to the test tone from your   listening position.   of range.   WARN. 70 The front speakers Reposition your   distance are out of front speakers.c)   range.   Tip   WARN. 72 The center speaker Reposition your   distance is out of center speaker.d)   range.   The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency   centered at 800 Hz.   TV ?/1   ?/1   WARN. 73 The surround left Reposition your   speaker distance is surround left   TV/VIDEO AUTO   SLEEP CAL   AV   ?/1   speaker.e)   SYSTEM STANDBY   DVD SA-CD/CD   VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   WARN. 74 The surround right Reposition your   TUNER AMP MENU   out of range.   speaker.f)   1 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   c)For details, refer “Front speaker distance”   (page 39).   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 d)For details, refer “Center speaker distance”   (page 39).   e)For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”   (page 40).   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 f) For details, refer “Surround right speaker   distance” (page 40).   MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   F f MASTER VOL   G g 2-5   MASTER   VOL +/–   RETURN/EXIT   MENU   1 Press AMP MENU.   “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.   2 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   menu.   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   3 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   28GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   4 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   parameter.   Playback   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   Selecting a component   SYSTEM STANDBY   VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   5 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select “T. TONE   Y”.   1 TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   The test tone is output from each speaker   in sequence as follows:   Front left t Center t Front right t   Surround right t Surround left t Sub   woofer   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   6 Adjust the speaker levels and   so that the level of the test tone   sounds the same from each   speaker.   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   MUTING   F f MASTER VOL   G g 3 RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   For details, see “Adjusting the level   (LEVEL menu)” (page 36).   TV CH +   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   . < < > Tips   • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same   time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also   use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.   • The adjusted value are shown on the display   during adjustment.   1 Press the input button to select   a component.   The selected input appears on the display.   Selected input Components that can   [Display]   be played back   To turn off the test tone   Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select “T. TONE   N”.   VIDEO 1 or   VIDEO 2   [VIDEO 1 or   VIDEO 2]   VCR, etc., connected to the   VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack   DVD   DVD player, etc.,   [DVD]   connected to DVD jack   SA-CD/CD   [SA-CD/CD]   Super Audio CD/CD   player, etc., connected to   the SA-CD/CD jack   TUNER   Built-in radio tuner   [FM or AM band]   2 Turn on the component and   start playback.   continued   29GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to   adjust the volume.   You can also use MASTER VOLUME on   the receiver.   To mute the sound   Press MUTING.   The muting function will be canceled when   you do the following.   • Press MUTING again.   • Increase the volume.   • Turn off the receiver.   To avoid damaging your   speakers   Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn   down the volume level.   To listen to the sub woofer   Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer   for this operation.   1 Press POWER.   The POWER indicator lights up.   2 Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.   Set the volume level to suit your preference   accordingly to the selected input as slight   adjustments may enhance the sound.   Note   Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to   maximum as extraneous noise may be heard.   30GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Listening/Watching a component   Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD   TV ?/1   ?/1   TV/VIDEO AUTO   AV   ?/1   SLEEP   CAL   2 3 SYSTEM STANDBY   DVD SA-CD/CD   VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   ?/1   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 >10/   - MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   0/10   CLEAR   DISPLAY   TOOLS MUTING   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + F f VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   TV VOL   MASTER VOL   G g 5 3 5 INPUT MODE   PHONES   RETURN/EXIT   MENU   TV CH   – TV CH   + + PRESET   . – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET   < < > TUNING   – TUNING   + m H X M TV   x Notes   1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD   • The operation is described for a   Sony Super Audio CD player.   • Refer to the operating   instructions supplied with the   Super Audio CD player or CD   player.   player, then place the disc on the tray.   2 Turn on the receiver.   3 Press SA-CD/CD.   4 Playback the disc.   5 Adjust to a suitable volume.   Tips   • You can select the sound field to   suit the music. Refer to page 43   for details.   6 After you have finished listening to the   Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn   off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/   CD player.   Recommended sound fields:   Classical: HALL   Jazz: JAZZ   Live concert: CONCERT   • You can listen to the sound that   was recorded in the 2 channel   format from all speakers (multi   channel). Refer to page 42 for   details.   31GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Watching a DVD   TV ?/1   ?/1   TV/VIDEO AUTO   AV   ?/1   SLEEP   CAL   SYSTEM STANDBY   DVD SA-CD/CD   2 3 VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   2 MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   ?/1   1 4 7 3 6 9 5 8 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   >10/   - MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   0/10   CLEAR   DISPLAY   TOOLS MUTING   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + F f VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   TV VOL   MASTER VOL   7 3 G g 7 INPUT MODE   PHONES   RETURN/EXIT   MENU   TV CH   – TV CH   + + PRESET   – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET   . < < > TUNING   – TUNING   + m H X M TV   x Notes   1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.   2 Turn on the receiver.   3 Press DVD.   • Refer to the operating   instructions supplied with the   TV and DVD player.   • Check the following if you   cannot listen to multi channel   sound.   4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image   – Be sure this receiver is   of the DVD is displayed.   connected to the DVD player   via a digital connection.   – Be sure the digital audio   output of the DVD player is   set up properly.   5 Set up the DVD player.   Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD   player.   Tips   6 Playback the disc.   7 Adjust to a suitable volume.   8 After you have finished watching the DVD,   eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV   and DVD player.   • Select the sound format of the   disc to be played, if necessary.   • You can select the sound field to   suit the movie/music. Refer to   page 43 for details.   Recommended sound fields:   Movie: C.ST.EX   Music: CONCERT   32GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   4 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select the   Amplifier Operations   parameter you want to adjust.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   Navigating through   menus   By using the amplifier menus, you can make   various adjustments to customize the receiver.   5 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   parameter.   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   TUNER AMP MENU   6 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select the setting   you want.   1 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   The setting is applied automatically.   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 To return to the previous   display   Press control button B.   MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   You can also use I on the receiver.   F f MASTER VOL   G g To exit the menu   Press AMP MENU.   2-6   RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   Note   TV CH +   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed   on the display. This means that they are either   unavailable or unchangeable.   . < < > 1 Press AMP MENU.   “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.   2 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select the menu   you want.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   3 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   menu.   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   33GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Overview of the menus   The following options are available in each   menus, see page 33.   Menu   [Display]   Parameters   [Display]   Settings   Initial setting   LEVEL (36)   [1-LEVEL]   Test tonea)   [T. TONE]   T. TONE Y, T. TONE N   T. TONE N   Front speaker balancea)   [FRT BAL]   BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE   BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8   Center speaker level   [CNT LVL]   CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB   (1 dB step)   CNT 0 dB   SUR L 0 dB   SUR R 0 dB   SW 0 dB   Surround left speaker level   [SL LVL]   SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB   (1 dB step)   Surround right speaker level   SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB   (1 dB step)   Sub woofer level   [SW LVL]   SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB   (1 dB step)   Dynamic range compressora)   [D. RANGE]   COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,   COMP. MAX   COMP. OFF   BASS 0 dB   TRE 0 dB   TONE (37)   [2-TONE]   Front speaker bass level   [BASS LVL]   BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB   (1 dB step)   Front speaker treble level   [TRE LVL]   TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB   (1 dB step)   SUR (37)   [3-SUR]   Sound field selectiona)   [S.F. SELCT]   2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, A.F.D. AUTO   PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST., for:   C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, VIDEO 1,   HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT   VIDEO 2,   DVD,   SA-CD/CD,   TUNER   Effect levela)   [EFFECT]   EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,   EFCT. MAX   EFCT. STD   TUNER (38)   [4-TUNER]   FM station receiving modea)   [FM MODE]   FM AUTO, FM MONO   FM AUTO   Naming preset stationsa)   [NAME IN]   34GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Menu   [Display]   Parameters   [Display]   Settings   Initial setting   AUDIO (38)   [5-AUDIO]   Digital audio input decoding   prioritya)   DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM   DEC. AUTO   for:   [DEC. PRI.]   VIDEO 1,   VIDEO 2;   DEC. PCM for:   DVD   Digital broadcast language   selectiona)   DUAL M/S, DUAL M,   DUAL S, DUAL M+S   DUAL M   A/V Synca)   A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N   A.V.SYNC. N   [A.V. SYNC.]   Naming inputsa)   [NAME IN]   SYSTEM (39)   [6-SYSTEM]   Front speakers distancea)   [FRT DIST.]   Center speaker distancea)   [CNT DIST.]   Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m   [SL DIST.] (0.1 m step)   Surround right speaker distancea) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m   DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m   (0.1 m step)   DIST. 3.0 m   DIST. 3.0 m   DIST. 3.0 m   DIST. 3.0 m   SIDE/LO   DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m   (0.1 m step)   [SR DIST.]   Surround speaker positiona)   [SUR POS.]   (0.1 m step)   SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO,   BEHD/HI   Brightness of the displaya)   [DIMMER]   0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim   0% dim   A. CAL (41)   [7-A. CAL]   Auto calibration a)   [AUTO CAL.]   A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO   A.CAL NO   a)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.   35GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   x D. RANGE (Dynamic range   compressor)   Adjusting the level   Lets you compress the dynamic range of the   sound track. This may be useful when you   want to watch movies at low volumes late at   night. Dynamic range compression is possible   with Dolby Digital sources only.   • COMP. OFF   (LEVEL menu)   settings are applied to all sound fields.   Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For   details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34).   The dynamic range is not compressed.   • COMP. STD   The dynamic range is compressed as   intended by the recording engineer.   • COMP. MAX   The dynamic range is compressed   dramatically.   LEVEL menu parameters   Tip   Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance   while listening to the test tone from your   listening position. For details, see “7: Adjusting   the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)”   (page 28).   Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the   dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the   dynamic range information included in the Dolby   Digital signal. “COMP. STD” is the standard setting,   but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we   recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This   greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you   view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike   analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and   provide a very natural compression.   x FRT BAL (Front speaker   balance)   Lets you adjust the balance between front left   and right speakers.   x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)   x SL LVL (Surround left speaker   level)   x SR LVL (Surround right speaker   level)   x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)   36GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Adjusting the tone   Settings for the surround   sound   (TONE menu)   You can use the TONE menu to adjust the   tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front   sound fields.   Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For   details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34).   field you want for your listening pleasure.   Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For   details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34).   SUR menu parameters   TONE menu parameters   x S.F. SELCT (Sound field   selection)   Lets you select the sound field you want. For   details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page   42).   x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass   level)   x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble   level)   Note   The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound   field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field   Link). For example, if you select HALL for the   SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input   and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will   automatically be applied again.   x EFFECT (Effect level)   Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround   effect for sound fields selected with the   MOVIE or MUSIC button and for “HP   THEA” sound field.   • EFCT. MIN   The surround effect is minimum.   • EFCT. STD   The surround effect is standard.   • EFCT. MAX   The surround effect is maximum.   37GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Settings for the tuner   (TUNER menu)   Settings for the audio   (AUDIO menu)   stations.   Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.   For details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34).   for the audio to suit your preference.   Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For   details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34).   AUDIO menu parameters   TUNER menu parameters   x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input   decoding priority)   Lets you specify the input mode for the digital   signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.   • DEC. AUTO   Automatically switches the input mode   between DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM.   • DEC. PCM   x FM MODE (FM station receiving   mode)   • FM AUTO   This receiver will decode the signal as stereo   signal when the radio station is broadcast in   stereo.   • FM MONO   This receiver will decode the signal as mono   signal regardless of the broadcast signal.   PCM signals are given priority (to prevent   interruption when playback starts).   However, when other signals are input, there   may be no sound depending on the format.   In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.   x NAME IN (Naming preset   stations)   Lets you set the name of preset stations. For   details, see “Naming preset stations” (page   50).   Note   When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the   digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when   playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.   38GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   x DUAL (Digital broadcast   language selection)   Lets you select the language you want to listen   to during digital broadcast. This feature only   functions for Dolby Digital sources.   • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)   Sound of the main language will be output   through the front left speaker and sound of   the sub language will be output through the   front right speaker simultaneously.   • DUAL M (Main)   Settings for the system   (SYSTEM menu)   distance of the speakers connected to this   system.   Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.   For details on adjusting the parameters, see   “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and   “Overview of the menus” (page 34)   Sound of the main language will be output.   • DUAL S (Sub)   Sound of the sub language will be output.   • DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)   SYSTEM menu parameters   Mixed sound of both the main and sub   languages will be output.   x FRT DIST. (Front speakers   distance)   Lets you set the distance from your listening   position to the front speakers (A).   If both front speakers are not placed an equal   distance from your listening position, set the   distance as the average distance between the   front speakers.   x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)   • A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)   The audio output is delayed so that the time   gap between the audio output and visual   display is minimized.   • A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)   The audio output is not delayed.   B Notes   A A 30˚ 30˚   • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD   or plasma monitor or a projector.   100˚-120˚   100˚-120˚   • This parameter is valid only when you use a sound   field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.   DTS 2048 signals are input.   C D x NAME IN (Naming inputs)   Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see   “Naming inputs” (page 53).   x CNT DIST. (Center speaker   distance)   Lets you set the distance from your listening   position to the center speaker. Center speaker   distance should be set from a distance equal to   the front speaker distance (A) to a distance   1.5 meters closer to your listening position   (B).   continued   39GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker   distance)   position)   Lets you specify the location of your surround   speakers for proper implementation of the   surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX   modes (page 43).   Lets you set the distance from your listening   position to the surround left speaker. Surround   left speaker distance should be set from a   distance equal to the front speaker distance   (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5 meters closer   to your listening position (C on page 39).   x SR DIST. (Surround right   speaker distance)   Lets you set the distance from your listening   position to the surround right speaker.   Surround right speaker distance should be set   from a distance equal to the front speaker   distance (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5   meters closer to your listening position (D on   page 39).   Tip   The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in   terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set   the center speaker further than the front speakers.   Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than   1.5 meters closer from the front speakers.   Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set   further away from the listening position than the   front speakers. And they can be no more than   4.5 meters closer. This is because incorrect speaker   placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of   surround sound.   Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer   than the actual location of the speakers will cause a   delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In   other words, the speaker will sound like it is further   away.   For example, setting the center speaker distance   1–2 meters closer than the actual speaker position   will create a fairly realistic sensation of being   “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a   satisfactory surround effect because the surround   speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker   distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will   create a larger sound stage.   • SIDE/LO   Select if the location of your surround   speakers corresponds to sections A and C.   • SIDE/HI   Select if the location of your surround   speakers corresponds to sections A and D.   • BEHD/LO   Select if the location of your surround   speakers corresponds to sections B and C.   • BEHD/HI   Select if the location of your surround   speakers corresponds to sections B and D.   Adjusting these parameter while listening to the   sound often results in much better surround sound.   Give it a try!   40GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Tip   Surround speaker position is designed specifically   for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.   For other sound fields, speaker position is not so   critical.   Those sound fields were designed under the premise   that the surround speakers would be located behind   the listening position, but presentation remains fairly   consistent even with the surround speakers   positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the   speakers are pointing toward the listener from the   immediate left and right of the listening position, the   surround effects become unclear unless set to   “SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.   Calibrating the   (A. CAL menu)   For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate   settings automatically (AUTO   CALIBRATION)” (page 25).   Nevertheless, each listening environment has many   variables, such as wall reflections, and you may   obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your   speakers are located high above the listening   position, even if they are located to the immediate   left and right.   Therefore, although it may result in a setting   contrary to the above explanation, we recommend   that you playback multi channel surround encoded   software and select the setting that provides a good   sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in   forming a cohesive space between the surround   sound from the surround speakers and the sound of   the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds   best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then   use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level   adjustments to obtain proper balance.   x DIMMER (Brightness of the   display)   Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.   41GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Enjoying Surround Sound   Enjoying Dolby Digital   and DTS Surround sound   (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)   The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows   you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select   the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel   stereo sound as multi channel sound.   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   A.F.D.   DUAL MONO   1 2 3 Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select   the sound field you want.   For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page   42).   Types of A.F.D. mode   Decoding   mode   A.F.D. mode   [Display]   Multi channel   audio after   decoding   Effect   (Detecting   automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO]   A.F.D. AUTO   (Detecting   automatically)   Performs the sound as it was recorded/   encoded without adding any surround   effects. However, this receiver will   generate a low frequency signal for output   to the sub woofer when there is no LFE   signals.   Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC   [DOLBY PL]   4 channel   Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The   source recorded in 2 channel format is   decoded into 4.1 channels.   Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel   Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode   decoding. This setting is ideal for movies   encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,   this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1   channel for watching videos of overdubbed   or old movies.   II   [PLII MV]   PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel   [PLII MS]   Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode   decoding. This setting is ideal for normal   stereo sources such as CDs.   (Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO   [MULTI ST.]   (Multi Stereo)   Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from   all speakers.   Note   Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS fromat signals.   42GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Selecting a pre-   programmed sound field   You can take advantage of surround sound   simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-   programmed sound fields. They bring the   exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters   and concert halls into your home.   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   2CH   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   1 2 3 A.F.D.   MOVIE   sound field for movies or press   MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound   field for music.   For details, see “Types of sound field   available” (page 43).   Types of sound field available   Sound field   for   Sound field   [Display]   Effect   Movie   CINEMA STUDIO EX A   DCS [C.ST.EX A]   Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures   Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production   studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any   type of movie.   CINEMA STUDIO EX B   DCS [C.ST.EX B]   Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures   Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production   studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or   action movies with lots of sound effects.   CINEMA STUDIO EX C   DCS [C.ST.EX C]   Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures   Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching   musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the   soundtrack.   Music   HALL [HALL]   Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.   JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]   LIVE CONCERT   [CONCERT]   Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.   Headphone   HEADPHONE 2CH   [HP 2CH]   This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone   when 2 channel mode (page 45)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is   selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass   the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats   are downmixed to 2 channels.   HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone   DCS [HP THEA]   when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to   experience a theater-like environment while listening through   a pair of headphones.   continued   43GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Tip   About DCS (Digital Cinema   Sound)   You can identify the encoding format of DVD   software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.   Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS   technology. DCS is a unique sound   reproduction technology for home theater   developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony   Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the   exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters   at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”   developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal   processor) and measured data, the ideal sound   field intended by filmmakers can be   experienced at home.   • • : Dolby Digital discs   : Dolby Surround   encoded programs   : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs   • To turn off the surround effect   for movie/music   Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.   repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.   About CINEMA STUDIO EX   modes   CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for   watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with   multi channel surround effects. You can   reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony   Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in   your home.   The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of   the following three elements.   • Virtual Multi Dimension   Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a   single pair of actual surround speakers.   • Screen Depth Matching   Creates the sensation that the sound is   coming from inside the screen like in   theaters.   • Cinema Studio Reverberation   Reproduces the type of reverberation found   in theaters.   The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate   these three elements simultaneously.   Notes   • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may   cause increased noise in the playback signal.   • When listening with sound fields that employ the   virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any   sound coming directly from the surround speakers.   • This function does not work for signals with a   sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.   44GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Using only the front   Resetting sound fields to   speakers and sub woofer the initial settings   (2CH STEREO)   Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for   this operation.   In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound   from the front left/right speakers and sub   woofer.   When multi channel surround formats are   input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel   with bass frequencies being output from the   sub woofer.   1,2   ?/1   2 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   INPUT MODE   PHONES   When standard 2 channel stereo sources are   input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry   will be activated. The front channel bass   frequencies will be output from the sub   woofer.   1 Press ?/1 to turn off the   receiver.   TUNER AMP MENU   2 While holding down 2CH, press   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   ?/1.   2CH   “S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all   sound fields are reset to their initial   setting.   DUAL MONO   1 2 3 Press 2CH.   45GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.   Tuner Operations   Press TUNING + to scan from low to   high; press TUNING – to scan from high   to low.   You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts   through the built-in tuner. Before operation,   AM antennas to the receiver (page 23).   The receiver stops scanning whenever a   station is received.   In case of poor FM stereo   reception   If the FM stereo reception is poor and   “STEREO” flashes on the display, select   monaural audio so that the sound will be less   distorted.   Tip   The tuning scale differs depending on the area code   as shown in the following table. For details on area   codes, see page 2.   Press FM MODE repeatedly until the   “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.   To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE   repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the   display do not light up.   Area code   FM   AM   CEL, CEK   50 kHz   9 kHz   Automatic tuning   Direct tuning   S S S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   Enter the frequency of a station directly by   using the numeric buttons.   TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 TUNER AMP MENU   FM MODE   1 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 0/10   CLEAR   3 MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   F f 8 2 4 MASTER VOL   MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   G g CLEAR   RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   TV CH +   1 Press TUNER repeatedly to   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   . < < > select the FM or AM band.   TUNING –   TUNING +   You can also use FM or AM on the   receiver.   m H M 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to   2 Press D.TUNING.   select the FM or AM band.   You can also use FM or AM on the   receiver.   46GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3 Press the numeric buttons to   Storing FM stations   automatically   (AUTOBETICAL)   enter the frequency.   Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz   Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0   Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz   Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0   This function lets you store up to 30 FM and   FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without   redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the   stations with the clearest signals.   If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust   the direction of the AM loop antenna for   optimum reception.   If you want to store FM or AM stations one by   one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 48).   Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for   this operation.   4 Press ENTER.   If you cannot tune in a station   Make sure you have entered the right   frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still   cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not   used in your area.   1,2   ?/1   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DISPLAY   DIMMER   AMP MENU   ENTER   MASTER   VOLUME   AUTO CAL MIC   MEMORY   FM MODE   PRESET TUNING   TUNING   + + VIDEO   1 VIDEO   2 DVD   SA-CD/CD   FM   AM   INPUT MODE   PHONES   2 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the   receiver.   2 Hold down MEMORY and press   ?/1 to turn the receiver back on.   “AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on   the display and the receiver scans and   stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in   the broadcast area.   For RDS stations, the tuner first checks   program, then stores only the ones with   the clearest signal. The selected RDS   stations are sorted alphabetically by their   Program Service name, then assigned a 2-   character preset code. For more details on   RDS, see page 51.   Regular FM stations are assigned 2-   character preset codes and stored after the   RDS stations.   When this process is finished, “FINISH”   appears on the display momentarily and   the receiver returns to normal operation.   continued   47GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Notes   • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied   remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.   • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure   to store stations in your new area.   • For details on tuning the stored stations, see   “Tuning to preset stations” (page 49).   • If you move the antenna after storing stations with   this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be   valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store   the stations again.   Presetting radio stations   You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30   AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the   stations you often listen to.   Presetting radio stations   S S S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   TUNER AMP MENU   2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   1 1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 4 D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   3,5   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   F f MASTER VOL   G g RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   TV CH +   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   . < < > TUNING –   TUNING +   TUNING   +/–   m H M 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to   select the FM or AM band.   receiver.   want to preset using Automatic   Tuning (page 46) or Direct   Tuning (page 46).   Switch the FM reception mode, if   necessary (page 46).   48GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3 Press MEMORY.   Tuning to preset stations   “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.   Perform steps 4 and 5 before   “MEMORY” goes out.   S S S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   TUNER AMP MENU   4 Press the numeric button to   1 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   select the preset station.   You can also press TUNING + or   TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset   number.   If “MEMORY” goes out before you select   the preset number, start again from step 3.   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 Numeric   buttons   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   ENTER   MUTING   TOOLS   5 Press ENTER.   DISPLAY   F f The station is stored as the selected preset   number.   TV VOL   MASTER VOL   G g If “MEMORY” goes out before you press   MEMORY, start again from step 3.   RETURN/EXIT   TV CH –   MENU   TV CH +   6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset   PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +   . < < > 2 another station.   1 Press TUNER repeatedly to   select the FM or AM band.   You can also use FM or AM on the   receiver.   2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –   repeatedly to select the preset   station you want.   You can also use PRESET TUNING + or   PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.   Each time you press the button, you can   select a preset station as follows:   01   02   03   04   05   ...   27   30   29   28   You can also press the numeric buttons to   select the preset station you want. Then,   press ENTER to enter the selection.   49GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   7 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   Naming preset stations   S S S VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2   DVD   SA-CD/CD   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   The cursor flashes and you can select a   character. Follow the procedure given in   “To create an index name” (page 50).   TUNER AMP MENU   3 1 2CH   A.F.D.   MOVIE   MUSIC   DUAL MONO   FM MODE   1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 To return to the previous display   Press control button B.   You can also use I on the receiver.   D.TUNING   D.SKIP   8 MEMORY DVD MENU   ENTER   >10/   - 0/10   CLEAR   To create an index name   1 Use control button V/v/B/b to create an   index name.   You can also use U or u and I or i on the   receiver.   MUTING   TV VOL   DISPLAY   TOOLS   F f MASTER VOL   G g 4-7   Press control button V/v to select a   character, then press control button B/b to   move the cursor to the next position.   RETURN/EXIT   MENU   1 Press TUNER repeatedly to   select the FM or AM band.   If you made a mistake   receiver.   Press control button B/b until the character   you want to change flashes, then press   control button V/v to select the correct   character.   2 Tune in the preset station you   want to create an index name   for (page 49).   Tip   You can select the character type as follows by   pressing control button V/v.   Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols   3 Press AMP MENU.   “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.   2 Press the control button.   You can also use ENTER on the receiver.   The entered name is registered.   4 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select   “4-TUNER”.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   Note   When you name an RDS station and tune in that   station, the Program Service name appears instead   of the name you entered. (You cannot change the   Program Service name. The name you entered will   be overwritten by the Program Service name.)   5 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   menu.   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   6 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   50GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Displaying RDS information   Using the Radio Data   System (RDS)   This receiver also allows you to use RDS   (Radio Data System), which enables radio   stations to send additional information along   with the regular program signal. You can   display RDS information.   While receiving an RDS station,   press DISPLAY repeatedly on the   receiver.   Each time you press the button, RDS   information on the display changes cyclically   as follows:   Program Service name t Frequency t   a)   Program Type indication t Radio Text   Notes   b)   indication t Current Time indication (in   • RDS is operable only for FM stations.   • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do   they provide the same type of services. If you are   not familiar with the RDS services in your area,   check with your local radio stations for details.   24-hour system mode) t Sound field   currently applied   a)Type of program being broadcast.   b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.   Notes   • If there is an emergency announcement by   government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the   display.   • When the message consists of 9 characters or more,   the message scrolls across the display.   • If a station does not provide a particular RDS   service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)   appears on the display.   Simply select a station on the FM   band using Direct Tuning (page 46),   Automatic Tuning (page 46), or   Preset Tuning (page 49).   When you tune in a station that provides RDS   services, “RDS” lights up and the program   service name appears on the display.   Description of program types   Note   Program type Description   indication   RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned   to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if   the signal strength is weak.   NEWS   News programs   AFFAIRS   Topical programs that expand on   current news   INFO   Programs offering information on   a wide spectrum of subjects,   including consumer affairs and   medical advice   SPORT   Sports programs   EDUCATE   Educational programs, such as   “how-to” and advice programs   DRAMA   Radio plays and serials   CULTURE   Programs about national or   regional culture, such as language   and social concerns   SCIENCE   Programs about the natural   sciences and technology   continued   51GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Program type Description   indication   Other Operation   VARIED   Other types of programs such as   celebrity interviews, panel   games, and comedy   Switching the audio input   mode   POP M   Popular music programs   Rock music programs   Easy Listening   ROCK M   EASY M   LIGHT M   (INPUT MODE)   Instrumental, vocal, and choral   music   You can select the audio input mode by setting   the audio input mode when you connect   components to both digital and analog audio   input jacks on the receiver.   CLASSICS   OTHER M   Performances of major   orchestras, chamber music,   opera, etc.   1 Press input buttons to select   Music that does not fit into any   categories above, such as Rhythm   & Blues and Reggae   the input.   2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly   on the receiver to select the   audio input mode.   WEATHER   FINANCE   Weather information   Stock market reports and trading,   etc.   CHILDREN   SOCIAL   Programs for children   The selected audio input mode appears on   the display.   Programs about people and the   things that affect them   RELIGION   PHONE IN   Programs of religious content   Audio input modes   • AUTO IN   Gives priority to digital audio signals when   there are both digital and analog   connections. If there are no digital audio   signals, analog audio signals are selected.   • COAX IN   Specifies the digital audio signals input to   the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.   • OPT IN   Programs where members of the   public express their views by   phone or in a public forum   TRAVEL   LEISURE   Programs about travel. Not for   announcements that are located   by TP/TA.   Programs on recreational   activities such as gardening,   fishing, cooking, etc.   JAZZ   Jazz programs   Specifies the digital audio signals input to   the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.   • ANALOG   Specifies the analog audio signals input to   the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.   COUNTRY   NATION M   Country music programs   Programs featuring the popular   music of the country or region   OLDIES   FOLK M   Programs featuring oldies music   Folk music programs   Note   Some audio input modes may not be set up   depending on the input.   DOCUMENT Investigative features   NONE   Any programs not defined above   52GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Naming inputs   Changing the display   You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for   inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.   This is convenient for labeling the jacks with   the names of the connected components.   You can check the sound field, etc., by   changing the information on the display.   Be sure to use the button on the receiver for   this operation.   Press DISPLAY repeatedly.   Each time you press the button, the display   changes cyclically as follows.   1 Press the input button to select   the input you want to create an   index name for.   2 Press AMP MENU.   All inputs except the FM and AM   band   “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.   a)   Index name of the input t Selected input   3 Press control button V/v   repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   t Sound field currently applied   FM and AM band   b)   Program Service name or preset station   4 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   menu.   a)   name t Frequency t Program Type   b)   b)   indication t Radio Text indication t   Current Time indication (in 24-hour system   b)   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   mode) t Sound field currently applied   a)Index name appears only when you have assigned   one to the input or preset station (page 50, 53).   Index name does not appear when only blank   spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the   input name.   5 Press control button V/v to   select “NAME IN”.   You can also use U or u on the receiver.   b)   During RDS reception only (page 51).   6 Press the control button or   control button b to enter the   You can also use ENTER or i on the   receiver.   The cursor flashes and you can select a   character. Follow the procedure given in   “To create an index name” (page 50).   To return to the previous display   Press control button B.   You can also use I on the receiver.   53GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Using the Sleep Timer   Using the Remote   You can set the receiver to turn off   automatically at a specified time.   Changing button   assignments   You can change the factory settings of the   input buttons to suit the components in your   system. For example, if you connect a DVD   recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver, you   can set the DVD button on this remote to   control the DVD recorder.   Press SLEEP repeatedly while the   power is on.   Each time you press the button, the display   changes cyclically as follows:   2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00   t OFF   When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”   lights up on the display.   1 Hold down the input button of   which you want to change the   assignment.   Tip   To check the remaining time before the receiver   turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears   on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep   timer will be canceled.   Example: Press DVD.   2 Referring to the table below,   pressthecorrespondingbutton   for the category you want.   Example: Press 4.   Now you can use the DVD button to   control the DVD recorder.   54GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Categories and the   corresponding buttons   Additional Information   Categories   Press   a)   VCR (command mode VTR 3)   1 2 3 Glossary   a)   VCR (command mode VTR 2)   x Dolby Digital   DVD player/DVD recorder   Digital audio encoding/decoding technology   developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It   consists of front (left/right), center, surround   (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a   designated audio standard for DVD-video and   also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround   information is recorded and reproduced in   stereo, more realistic sound with fuller   presence is delivered than with Dolby   surround.   b)   (command mode DVD1)   DVD recorder   (command mode DVD3)   4 b)   CD player   5 6 7 8 9 MD deck   Tape deck B   Tuner (this receiver)   DVR (Digital CATV terminal)   DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10   x Dolby Pro Logic II   This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded   audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a   MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode   for stereo sources such as music. Old movies   encoded in the traditional stereo format can be   enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.   a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3   setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS   respectively.   b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or   DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating   instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.   x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro   Logic)   To clear all remote button   assignments   Audio processing technology developed by   Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono   surround information is matrixed into two   stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is   decoded and output in 4ch surround sound.   This is the most common audio processing   method for DVD-video.   Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL –   at the same time.   The remote is reset to its factory settings.   x DTS Digital Surround   Digital audio encoding/decoding technology   for theaters developed by Digital Theater   Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than   Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality   sound reproduction.   continued   55GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   x Sampling frequency   To convert analog audio to digital, analog data   should be quantified. This process is called   sampling, and the number of times per second   the analog data is quantified is called the   sampling frequency. A standard music CD   stores data quantified at 44,100 times per   second, which is expressed as a sampling   frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a   higher sampling frequency means better sound   quality.   Precautions   On safety   Should any solid object or liquid fall into the   cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it   checked by qualified personnel before   operating it any further.   On power sources   • Before operating the receiver, check that the   operating voltage is identical with your local   power supply.   The operating voltage is indicated on the   nameplate on the back of the receiver.   • The unit is not disconnected from the AC   power source (mains) as long as it is   connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit   itself has been turned off.   • If you are not going to use the receiver for a   long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver   from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC   power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull   the cord.   • The AC power cord must be changed only at   a qualified service shop.   On heat buildup   Although the receiver heats up during   operation, this is not a malfunction. If you   continuously use this receiver at a large   volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,   side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid   burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.   56GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   On placement   • Place the receiver in a location with adequate   ventilation to prevent heat buildup and   prolong the life of the receiver.   If color irregularity is observed   again...   Place the speaker further away from the TV   set.   • Do not place the receiver near heat sources,   or in a place subject to direct sunlight,   excessive dust, or mechanical shock.   • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet   that might block the ventilation holes and   cause malfunctions.   • Do not place the receiver near equipment   such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If   the receiver is being used in combination   with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is   placed too close to that equipment, noise   may result, and picture quality may suffer.   This is especially likely when using an   indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend   using an outdoor antenna.)   If howling occurs   Reposition the speakers or turn down the   volume on the receiver.   On cleaning   Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a   soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild   detergent solution. Do not use any type of   abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,   such as alcohol or benzine.   If you have any questions or problems   concerning your receiver, please consult your   nearest Sony dealer.   • Use caution when placing the receiver or   speakers on surfaces that have been specially   treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as   staining or discoloration of the surface may   result.   On operation   Before connecting other components, be sure   to turn off and unplug the receiver.   If you encounter color   irregularity on a nearby TV   screen   The front speakers, center speaker and the sub   woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to   be installed near a TV set. However, color   irregularities may still be observed on certain   types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are   not magnetically shielded, we recommend that   you place the surround speakers slightly   further away from the TV set (page 12).   If color irregularity is   observed...   Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after   15 to 30 minutes.   57GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   There is no sound from one of the front   speakers.   Troubleshooting   If you experience any of the following   difficulties while using the receiver, use this   troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the   problem.   • Connect a pair of headphones to the   PHONES jack to verify that sound is   output from the headphones. If only one   channel is output from the headphones, the   component may not be connected to the   receiver correctly. Check that all the cords   are fully inserted into the jacks on both the   receiver and the component. If both   channels are output from the headphones,   the front speaker may not be connected to   the receiver correctly. Check the   There is no sound, no matter which   component is selected, or only a very   low-level sound is heard.   • Check that the speakers and components   are connected correctly and securely.   • Check that both the receiver and all   components are turned on.   connection of the front speaker which is   not outputting any sound.   • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set   to “VOL MIN”.   • Check that the headphone is not   connected.   • Make sure you have connected to both the   L and R jacks of an analog component, and   not only to either the L or R jack. Use an   audio cord (not supplied).   • Press MUTING to cancel the muting   function.   There is no sound from analog 2   channel sources.   • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to   “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected   input (page 52).   • Check that you have selected the correct   component with the input buttons.   • The protective device on the receiver has   been activated. Turn off the receiver,   eliminate the short-circuit problem, and   turn on the power again.   There is no sound from digital sources   (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).   There is no sound from a specific   component.   • Check that the component is connected   correctly to the audio input jacks for that   component.   • Check that the cord(s) used for the   connection is (are) fully inserted into the   jacks on both the receiver and the   component.   • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to   “ANALOG” (page 52). Check that the   INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN”   for the sources from the OPTICAL input   jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from   the COAXIAL input jack.   The left and right sounds are   unbalanced or reversed.   • Check that the speakers and components   are connected correctly and securely.   • Adjust the balance parameters using the   LEVEL menu.   • Check that you have selected the correct   component on the receiver.   58GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   There is severe hum or noise.   • Check that the speakers and components   are connected securely.   • Check that the connecting cords are away   from a transformer or motor, and at least   3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent   light.   The FM reception is poor.   • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)   to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM   antenna as shown below. If you connect   the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground   it against lightning. To prevent a gas   explosion, do not connect the ground wire   to a gas pipe.   • Move your audio components away from   the TV.   Outdoor FM antenna   • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them   with a cloth slightly moistened with   alcohol.   Receiver   ANTENNA   AM   There is no sound, or only a very low-   level sound is heard from the center/   surround speakers.   Ground wire   (not supplied)   • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode   (page 43).   • Adjust the speaker level (page 28).   To ground   Radio stations cannot be tuned in.   There is no sound from the sub woofer.   • Check that the sub woofer is connected   correctly and securely.   • Make sure you have turned on your sub   woofer.   • Check that the antennas are connected   securely. Adjust the antennas and connect   an external antenna, if necessary.   • The signal strength of the stations is too   weak (when tuning in with automatic   tuning). Use direct tuning.   • Make sure you set the tuning interval   correctly (when tuning in AM stations   with direct tuning).   • No stations have been preset or the preset   stations have been cleared (when tuning by   scanning preset stations). Preset the   stations (page 48).   The surround effect cannot be   obtained.   • Make sure the sound field function is on   (press MOVIE, or MUSIC).   • Sound fields do not function for signals   with a sampling frequency of more than   48 kHz.   • Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver   so that the frequency appears on the   display.   Dolby Digital or DTS Multi Channel   sound is not reproduced.   • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing   is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS   format.   • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to   the digital input jacks of this receiver,   check the audio setting (settings for the   audio output) of the connected component.   RDS does not work.   • Make sure that you are tuned to an FM   RDS station.   • Select a stronger FM station.   The RDS information that you want   does not appear.   • Contact the radio station and find out   whether they actually provide the service   in question. If so, the service may be   temporarily out of order.   continued   59GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Error messages   There is no picture or an unclear   picture appears on the TV screen or   monitor.   • Select the appropriate input using the input   buttons.   • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.   • Move your audio components away from   the TV.   • Assign the component video input   correctly.   If there is a malfunction, the display shows a   table to solve the problem. If any problem   persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an   error message appears while you perform   Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning   codes” (page 27) to solve the problem.   DEC. EROR   Appears when a signal the receiver cannot   decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.   PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC.   PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 35).   Remote control   The remote does not function.   • Point the remote at the remote sensor on   the receiver.   • Remove any obstacles in the path between   the remote and the receiver.   PROTECT   Irregular current is output from the receiver.   The receiver will automatically turn off after   a few seconds. Check the speaker   connection and turn on the power again.   • Replace all the batteries in the remote with   new ones, if they are weak.   • Make sure you select the correct input on   the remote.   If you are unable to remedy the   problem using the   troubleshooting guide   Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy   the problem (page 24). However, note that all   memorized settings will be reset to their   factory settings and you will have to readjust   all settings on the receiver.   If the problem persist   Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if   service personnel changes some parts during   repair, these parts may be retained.   Reference sections for clearing   the receiver’s memory   To clear   See   All memorized settings   Customized sound fields   page 24   page 45   60GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   AM tuner section   Tuning range   Models of area code CEL, CEK   With 9-kHz tuning scale:   Specifications   Amplifier section   531 - 1,602 kHz   Loop antenna   Intermediate Frequency   450 kHz   1)   Power Output   Antenna   Models of area code CEL, CEK   (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)   2)   FRONT :   85 W/ch   85 W   85 W/ch   2)   CENTER :   Video section   Inputs/Outputs   2)   SUR :   Video:   1 Vp-p, 75 ohms   (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)   2)   COMPONENT VIDEO:   Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms   FRONT :   122 W/ch   122 W   122 W/ch   2)   CENTER :   2)   PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,   75 ohms   PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,   75 ohms   SUR :   1)Measured under the following conditions:   Area code   Power requirements   80 MHz HD Pass Through   CEL, CEK   230 V AC, 50 Hz   General   Power requirements   2)Depending on the sound field settings and the   source, there may be no sound output.   Area code   Power requirements   Inputs (Analog)   CEL, CEK   230 V AC, 50/60 Hz   SA-CD/CD,   Sensitivity: 800 mV   VIDEO 1, 2, DVD   Impedance: 50 kohms   Power consumption   Inputs (Digital)   DVD (Coaxial)   Area code   Power consumption   CEL, CEK   190 W   Sensitivity: –   Impedance: 75 ohms   Power consumption (during standby mode)   0.2 W   VIDEO 1, 2   (Optical)   Sensitivity: –   Impedance: –   Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)   430 × 145 × 300 mm   Outputs (Analog)   SUB WOOFER   Voltage: 2 V   Impedance: 1 kohm   including projecting parts   and controls   Mass (Approx.)   7.5 kg   Reproduction frequency range:   28 – 20,000 Hz   Tone   Gain levels   6 dB, 1 dB step   FM tuner section   Tuning range   87.5 - 108.0 MHz   FM wire antenna   Antenna   Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced   Intermediate Frequency   10.7 MHz   continued   61GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Speaker section   Supplied accessories   FM wire antenna (1)   AM loop antenna (1)   • Front speakers (SS-MSP680)   • Center speaker (SS-CNP680)   • Surround speakers (SS-SRP680)   Front/center speakers   Speaker cords, long (2)   Speaker cords, short (3)   Coaxial digital cord (1)   Monaural audio cord (1)   Foot pads (speakers) (20)   Foot pads (sub woofer) (4)   Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1)   R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)   Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)   Speakers   Full range, magnetically   shielded   Surround speakers Full range   Speaker units   Enclosure type   Rated Impedance   Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)   70 mm cone type   Closed type   6 ohms   Front/surround speakers   91 × 96 × 102 mm   • Front speakers (2)   Center speaker   Mass (Approx.)   Front speakers   Center speaker   155 × 96 × 101 mm   • Center speaker (1)   • Surround speakers (2)   • Sub woofer (1)   0.6 kg   0.7 kg   Surround speakers 0.5 kg   For details on the area code of the   component you are using, see page 2.   • Sub woofer (SA-WP780)   Speaker system   Active subwoofer,   Design and specifications are subject to   change without notice.   magnetically shielded   200 mm cone type   Acoustically loaded bass   reflex   Speaker unit   Enclosure type   RMS output   150 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz,   THD 10%)   Music Power   Input   190 W   LINE IN (input pin jacks)   Power requirements   Area code   Power requirements   CEL, CEK   230 V AC, 50/60 Hz   Power consumption 80 W   Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)   270 × 331 × 380mm   including front panel   8.3 kg   Mass (Approx.)   62GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Index   Numerics   2 channel 45   N Naming 50   2CH STEREO 45   5.1 channel 12   RDS 51   A AUTO CALIBRATION 25   AUTO FORMAT DIRECT   (A.F.D.) 42   S Satellite tuner   Selecting   component 29   AUTOBETICAL 47   C sound field 43   Sleep Timer 54   Sound fields   CD player   connecting 16   playback 31   resetting 45   selecting 43   Speakers   D connecting 14   installing 12   Super Audio CD player   connecting 16   playback 31   Digital Cinema Sound   (DCS) 43, 44   Dolby Digital 55   DTS 55   DVD player   hooking up 19   playback 32   Supplied accessories 62   TEST TONE 28   Tuner   E Error messages 60   connecting 23   Tuning   automatically 46   directly 46   I Initial setup 24   INPUT MODE 52   M Menu   A. CAL 41   AUDIO 38   LEVEL 36   SUR 37   hooking up 22   SYSTEM 39   TONE 37   TUNER 38   Muting 30   63GB   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. 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