Sony DVD Player Model HTP 36DW User Manual

2-682-394-11 (1)  
DVD Home  
Theatre System  
Operating Instructions  
HTP-36DW  
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2: Connecting speakers ............................... 14  
3b: Connecting the video components........ 17  
4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 23  
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  
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  
(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  
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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  
Press to select sound fields  
(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  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 29, 30,  
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  
The current status of the  
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).  
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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  
(page 58).  
AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied  
jack  
ECM-AC2 optimizer  
microphone for the Auto  
Calibration function (page  
25).  
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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,  
Preset Memory (page 49), etc.,  
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  
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.  
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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  
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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  
Connects to a DVD  
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  
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  
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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  
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  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
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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.  
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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  
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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)  
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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.  
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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)  
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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)  
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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.  
If you connect a DVD recorder  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
DVD input button on the remote so that you  
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).  
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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)  
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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)  
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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.  
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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”.  
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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.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker to your  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
You can also use ENTER on the receiver.  
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.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off 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)  
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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  
speaker distance is surround right  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
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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.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
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  
[SR LVL]  
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]  
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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  
[DUAL]  
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.  
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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  
x T. TONE (Test tone)  
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)  
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Adjusting the tone  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
(TONE menu)  
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the  
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.  
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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  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
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”.  
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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)  
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).  
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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
x SUR POS. (Surround speaker  
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!  
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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.  
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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.  
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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 classical concert 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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
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.  
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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  
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  
for stations broadcasting the same  
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.  
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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.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning (page 46) or Direct  
Tuning (page 46).  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 46).  
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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.  
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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  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
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.  
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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  
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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  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
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  
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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  
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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.)  
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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  
hooking up 21  
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
installing 12  
Super Audio CD player  
connecting 16  
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  
to preset stations 49  
I
Initial setup 24  
INPUT MODE 52  
M
Menu  
hooking up 18  
A. CAL 41  
AUDIO 38  
LEVEL 36  
SUR 37  
hooking up 22  
SYSTEM 39  
TONE 37  
TUNER 38  
Muting 30  
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