Sony Stereo Amplifier TA DA9000ES User Manual

4-249-347-15(3)  
Multi-Channel  
Integrated Amplifier  
Operating Instructions  
TA-DA9000ES  
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Table of Contents  
1: Check how to hookup your  
CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 48  
1a: Connecting components with  
1b: Connecting components with  
1c: Connecting components with only  
5: Adjusting the speaker levels and  
Specifications........................................ 53  
List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 56  
Selecting the surround back decoding  
Advanced Adjustments and  
Switching the audio input mode for digital  
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Getting Started  
1: Check how to hookup your components  
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this amplifier.  
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
Connectable components  
Component to be connected  
DVD player  
Page  
a)  
With digital audio output  
b)  
With multi-channel audio output  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
LD player  
With digital audio output  
a)  
c)  
With analog audio output  
TV monitor  
With component video input  
With S-Video or composite video input only  
Satellite tuner  
With digital audio output  
d)  
a)  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
VCR  
a)  
With digital audio output  
c)  
With analog audio output  
CD/Super Audio CD player  
With digital audio output  
a)  
b)  
With multi-channel audio output  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
MD/DAT deck  
With digital audio output  
a)  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
Tape deck, Analog disc turntable, tuner  
Multi-channel decoder  
Video camera, video game, etc.  
a)  
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.  
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the  
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this amplifier.  
b)  
c)  
d)  
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.  
Model with component video (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) input jacks.  
B
B
R
R
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Required cords  
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection  
cords (A to I) (not supplied).  
A Audio cord  
F Coaxial digital cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
G Monaural audio cord  
B Audio/video cord  
Black  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Tip  
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio  
cords G.  
C Video cord  
Yellow  
H Component video cord  
Green  
Blue  
D S-video cord  
Red  
E Optical digital cord  
I i.LINK cable  
Notes  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S  
jacks  
If you have Sony component (SCD-XA9000ES) with i.LINK jacks  
Use the i.LINK cable (I) supplied with SCD-XA9000ES. For details, refer to the Operating  
Instructions supplied with SCD-XA9000ES.  
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks  
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, VCR, TV monitor, or  
satellite tuner  
For details on the required cords (AI), see page 5.  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
LD player  
VCR  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT INPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
LINE  
LINE  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
L
L
OUT  
IN  
R
R
E*  
F*  
A
F*  
E*  
E
A
A
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
TAPE  
IN  
1
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
R/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
E*  
F*  
F*  
E*  
A
A
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
L
R
R
DVD player**  
Satellite tuner  
* Connect to either the DVD COAXIAL IN or the DVD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections  
to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack.  
**To output the multi channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with  
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component  
B
B
R
R
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and  
adjust the hue, etc. of the converted signals (page 38).  
Notes  
• You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on  
the amplifier. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the amplifier.  
• On this amplifier, standard video signals can be converted to component video and S-video signals, in addition S-  
video signals can be converted to component video signals. However, you cannot convert component video signals  
downward to standard video or S-video signals.  
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward  
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the  
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.  
TV monitor  
VCR  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT INPUT  
VIDEO VIDEO  
OUTPUT INPUT  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
R-Y  
S
S
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
Y
Y
R-Y  
C
C
D
D
H
H
D
C
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
TV/SAT  
IN  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DVI-D  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
4
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
TV/  
SAT  
2
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
H
C
D
C
D
H
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
R-Y  
S
S
VIDEO  
Y
Y
R-Y  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner  
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Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player or MD/DAT deck  
For details on the required cords (AI), see page 5.  
CD/Super Audio  
CD player  
MD/DAT deck  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
LINE  
LINE  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
L
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
OUT  
R
R
A
F* E*  
E
E
A
A
OUT  
IN OUT  
IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
1
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
IN  
PR/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
* Connect to either the CD/SACD COAXIAL IN or the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making  
connections to the CD/SACD COAXIAL IN jack.  
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an  
unused input  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
Notes  
• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD  
OPTICAL or CD/SACD COAXIAL IN jack on this amplifier. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (CD/  
SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.  
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output  
jacks  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect  
it to this amplifier’s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively,  
the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.  
For details on the required cords (AI), see page 5.  
MULTI CHANNEL OUT  
DVD player,  
FRONT  
Super Audio CD  
player,  
SURR  
OUND  
Multi channel  
decoder, etc.  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
G
G
A
A
A
MULTI CHANNEL IN 1  
MULTI CHANNEL IN 2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
SURR  
BACK  
TV/SAT  
IN  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
Tip  
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby  
Digital and DTS.  
Note  
DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /  
B
C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to  
B
R
R
enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and adjust the hue, etc. of the  
converted signals (page 38).  
Notes  
• On this amplifier, standard video signals can be converted to component video and S-video signals, in addition S-  
video signals can be converted to component video signals. However, you cannot convert component video signals  
downward to standard video or S-video signals.  
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward  
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the  
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.  
TV monitor  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
S
Y
R-Y  
H
D
C
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
H
C
D
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
B-Y  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
S
Y
R-Y  
DVD player  
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks  
Hooking up audio components  
For details on the required cords (AI), see page 5.  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
LINE  
LINE  
LINE  
LINE  
Tape deck  
CD/Super Audio  
CD player  
MD/DAT deck  
L
L
L
R
R
R
A
A
A
A
A
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
Y
Y
VIDEO  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
A
A
OUTPUT  
Turntable  
LINE  
L
Tuner  
R
Note  
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.  
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Hooking up video components  
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input  
(page 22). You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,  
CUSTOMIZE menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote.  
For details on the required cords (AI), see page 5.  
VCR  
INPUT OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Camcorderor  
TV game  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
INPUT OUTPUT  
VIDEO VIDEO  
L
S
S
R
B, D  
B
B
D
D
OUT  
IN OUT  
IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
1
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
R
L
Y
Y
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
1
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
1
PB/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
R/CR/R-Y  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
LD  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/DAT  
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
2
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
DVD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PB/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
CD/  
SACD  
IN  
TV/SAT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
3
3
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
1
FRONT  
MD/DAT  
OUT  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
4
4
MD/DAT  
IN  
SURR  
OUND  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CONTROL A1II  
SURROUND  
LD  
IN  
LD  
IN  
CD/SACD  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
TV/  
TV/  
2
SAT  
SAT  
LD  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
AUDIO IN  
PHONO  
IN  
To the  
VIDEO 3  
INPUT jacks  
(Front panel)  
PRE OUT  
DVD  
IN  
i.LINK S200  
SURR  
OUND  
MONITOR OUT  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
1
TV/SAT  
IN  
SURR  
BACK  
R
L
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
OUT  
2
CD/SACD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
RS232C  
SIGNAL  
GND  
MULTI CHANNEL IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
B
B
D
D
B
D
C
D
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
L
L
R
R
TV monitor  
VCR  
VCR  
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2: Connecting speakers  
Connect your speakers to the amplifier. This amplifier allows you to use a 9.1 channel system.  
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).  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you  
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1  
You can even enjoy the 9.1 channel surround sound by connecting four surround speakers (see  
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Sub woofer  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround back speaker (R)  
Surround back speaker (L)  
Tips  
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.  
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.  
Speaker impedance  
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8  
ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set  
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your  
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)  
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all  
of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4” if you  
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.  
Note  
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.  
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Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
Black  
Sub woofera)  
Surround speaker  
(L)  
Center speaker  
Surround speaker  
(R)  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
e
e
E
e
E
E
A
A
A
B
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS Bb)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
SPEAKERS  
AC IN  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
1
Y
Y
IN  
SURROUND  
R
L
P
B/CB/B-Y  
PB/CB/B-Y  
B
B
A
PR/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
A
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
Y
Y
P
B/CB/B-Y  
P
B/CB/B-Y  
CENTER  
AC OUTLET  
P
R/CR/R-Y  
PR/CR/R-Y  
SURROUND BACK  
FRONT  
R
L
SURROUND  
SURR BACK  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
R
L
B
A
B
A
PRE OUT  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16  
A+B USE 8-16  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS Bc)  
A
A
A
A
e
E e  
E E  
e
E
e
Surround back  
speaker (L)d)  
Surround back  
speaker (R)d)  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
a)  
b)  
When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.  
You can select the surround speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS SURROUND. For details, see “Selecting  
c)  
d)  
You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS FRONT. For details, see “Selecting the  
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal.  
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Tip (Models of area code U, CA only)  
To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both  
the SPEAKERS FRONT jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers  
to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.  
Enjoying the 9.1 channel speaker system  
What is the 9.1 channel speaker system?  
A large dubbing theater for recording movie soundtracks uses 10 surround speakers. However, in a  
small dubbing theater, only 2 speakers each are placed on the right, left, and back walls. Thus, the  
minimum setup for a dubbing theater is 9.1 channels. When SPEAKERS SURROUND is set to A+B,  
you can enjoy 9.1 channel speaker operation, just like a dubbing theater.  
Arrange the speakers around the center  
of the room based on the angles shown  
in the illustration on the left. If you are  
unable to position the speakers  
according to the angles shown, place  
one set of surround speakers slightly  
forward of the listening position  
(toward the front speakers).  
Although the center of the room is used  
as an axis for determining speaker  
placement, 9.1 channel speaker  
operation covers an extremely wide  
listening area which you can enjoy  
from anywhere in the room behind the  
central point.  
When using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel system, be sure to set Virtual  
Speaker to OFF in SURR SET UP. (You can enjoy the surround effects of movies even without the use  
of virtual speakers since so many real speakers are used.)  
In addition, unlike virtual speakers, the expressive capability of real speakers will vary depending on  
the speaker. Adjust the effect level so that the actor’s lines sound natural and the impact of sound effects  
is nicely balanced.  
The advantage of a 9.1 channel speaker system is a drastic improvement in the connection between the  
front (video) sound field and the surround sound field. Previously, we have employed virtual speaker  
technology to present this sound effect, but a real 9.1 channel multi channel surround system has a  
much wider effect area so that all family members can enjoy the surround effect. Of course, when  
seated in the middle of the listening position, you can enjoy the sound exactly as the movie director  
listened.  
Tips for placing speakers  
Place surround speakers B between the front speakers and the listening position. Adjusting the position of these  
speakers improves the connection between the front and surround sound stage.  
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Tips for using the 9.1 channel speaker system  
You can also use the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel speaker system. In this case, the number of  
virtual surround speakers doubles (for a total of 12 virtual surround speakers).  
However, this large number of speakers may narrow the surround effect area. Thus, it may be more effective to set  
“VIR.SPEAKERS” in the SURR SET UP menu to “OFF”.  
Please note that the front L/R and center speakers are common to all modes, and this function only changes the use  
of the surround speakers. Depending on how you use SPEAKERS FRONT to switch the front speaker system (A/B),  
and how you set “CENTER SP” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (“YES” or “MIX”), you can set up two completely  
different systems. For example, you can set up a 2 channel or 4 channel speaker system for pure audio sources, and  
a 7.1 channel speaker system for AV sources.  
Please note that in most cases you can use the 9.1 channel setting for Super Audio CD and other pure audio sources  
without any adjustments. However, depending on the type of speakers you have and the way the music software was  
recorded, you may want to switch to 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel playback. In such cases, you should set up your  
surround speaker system to switch between A and B. Use surround speakers B for 5.1 channel operation and surround  
speakers A+B for 9.1 channel operation.  
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connected component only while the amplifier is  
turned on.  
3: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component(s) connected to the amplifier’s AC  
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on  
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage  
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,  
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC  
IN terminal on the amplifier, then connect the  
AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
AC power cord  
Before using the amplifier for the first time,  
initialize the amplifier by performing the  
following procedure.  
This procedure can also be used to return  
settings you have made to their factory defaults.  
AC OUTLET  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the amplifier.  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“ENTER to Clear ALL” appears in the  
display for 10 seconds.  
SPEAKERS  
AC IN  
SURROUND  
R
L
B
A
B
A
3
Press ENTER while “ENTER to Clear  
ALL” appears in the display.  
After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears  
in the display for a while, “MEMORY  
CLEARED!” appears.  
CENTER  
AC OUTLET  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP,  
LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,  
and CUSTOMIZE menus.  
FRONT  
R
L
• The sound field memorized for each  
input.  
B
A
B
A
• All index names for inputs.  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16  
A+B USE 8-16  
AC IN  
terminal  
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets  
vary according to the area code.  
Notes  
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the amplifier is a  
switched outlet, which supplies power to the  
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ENTER to enter the selection. Check your  
speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup  
Guide”.  
4: Setting up the speakers  
You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set  
the size and distance of the speakers connected  
to this system.  
x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer)  
• YES  
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
• NO  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select  
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from  
other speakers.  
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“SPEAKER SET UP”.  
3
Rotate MENU to select the menu item  
you want.  
Tip  
For more information, see “Speaker setup  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the  
sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.  
Notes  
• Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the  
display. This means that the selected parameter  
is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable  
due to sound field (pages 27–29) or other  
settings.  
x FRONT SP (Front speakers)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, front  
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
• Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed  
in the display. This means that they have been  
adjusted automatically due to other speaker  
settings. Depending on the settings, you may or  
may not be able to adjust certain speakers.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer. When the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround  
back speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).  
4
5
Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set  
all of the items that follow.  
Note  
Before setting up the surround speakers, select the  
surround speakers you use (page 45).  
Speaker setup parameters  
x CENTER SP (Center speaker)  
The initial settings are underlined.  
• LARGE  
If you connect a large speaker that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker  
to “LARGE”.  
x SP EASY SET UP (Speaker easy setup)  
• YES  
You can set up your speakers automatically  
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see  
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).  
• NO  
• SMALL  
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker  
manually.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.  
x SPEAKER PATTERN  
(Speaker setup pattern)  
When “SP EASY SET UP” is set to “YES”,  
select the speaker setup pattern. Rotate –/+ to  
select the speaker setup pattern and press  
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• NO or MIX  
• SINGLE  
If you did not connect a center speaker, select  
“NO” or “MIX”. When set to “MIX”, the  
sound of the center speaker can be output  
from the front speakers without deteriorating  
the sound quality. For details, see “MIX  
SCALING” in the CUSTOMIZE menu  
(page 37). The sound of the center channel  
will be output from the front speakers.  
When the multi channel input is selected,  
analog downmixing is performed. Whether  
the setting is “NO” or “MIX”.  
If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be  
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.  
• NO  
If you did not connect surround back  
speakers, select “NO”.  
Tip  
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
x SURROUND SP-A  
(Surround speaker-A)  
x SURROUND SP-B  
(Surround speaker-B)  
However, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore,  
even when using small speakers, you can set them to  
“LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies  
from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using  
a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies  
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the equalizer, see page 34.  
The surround back speakers are set to the same  
setting.  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround  
speakers to “LARGE”.  
x FRONT XXX meter  
(Front speaker distance)  
• SMALL  
Initial setting: 3.0 meter  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
• NO  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speakers (A). You can  
adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter  
steps.  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the  
distance to the closest speaker.  
If you did not connect surround speakers,  
select “NO”.  
When placing only one surround back speaker  
Tip  
When the SPEAKERS SURROUND switch is set to  
A+B, the settings for surround speaker-A are also set  
for surround speaker-B.  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
x SURR BACK SP  
(Surround back speakers)  
When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the  
surround back speakers are also automatically  
set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.  
• DUAL  
If you connect two surround back speakers,  
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a  
maximum of 7.1 channels.  
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Tip  
When placing two surround back speakers  
The amplifier 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 that 1.5 meters  
closer than the front speakers.  
(The angle B should be the same)  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters  
closer.  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
B
B
B
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 farther  
away.  
x CENTER XXX meter  
(Center speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 meter  
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.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound  
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a  
try!  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker. You can adjust  
from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
x SURROUND-A XXX meter  
(Surround speaker-A distance)  
x SURROUND-B XXX meter  
(Surround speaker-B distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 meter  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers. You can  
adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter  
steps.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the  
distance to the closest speaker.  
For advanced speaker setups  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU  
EXPAND” to “ON”. This enables advanced  
setups including surround speaker positioning.  
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 36.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 38.  
x SURR BACK XXX meter  
(Surround back speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 meter  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround back speaker. You can  
adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter  
steps.  
If you connect two surround back speakers and  
both surround back speakers are not placed an  
equal distance from your listening position, set  
the distance to the closest speaker.  
x SUB WOOFER XXX meter  
(Sub woofer distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 meter  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from  
1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
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To output the test tone only from  
a specific speaker  
5: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
— TEST TONE  
Set “TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu to  
“FIX” (page 33). The test tone is output only  
from the selected speaker.  
For more precise adjustment  
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while  
listening the test tone from your listening  
position. Use the remote for these operations.  
For details on remote operations, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the remote.  
You can output the test tone or sound source  
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their  
balance and level.  
Set “MENU EXPAND” in the CUSTOMIZE  
menu to “ON” (page 36). Then select the two  
speakers you want to adjust using “PHASE  
NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” in the LEVEL  
menu (page 41).  
Tip  
The amplifier employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the  
amplifier.  
Press < on the remote repeatedly until  
RECEIVER menu appears.  
Move the easy scroll key to select  
“TEST TONE”, then press the key to  
enter the selection.  
“TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu  
appears in the display and the test tone is  
output from each speaker in sequence.  
4
Adjust the speaker level and balance  
using the LEVEL menu so that the level  
of the test tone sounds the same from  
each speaker.  
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or  
turn MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier.  
• You can also use TEST TONE on the amplifier  
to turn on or off the test tone.  
• You can also use –/+ on the amplifier for the  
adjustment.  
5
6
After the adjustment, press < on the  
remote repeatedly again until amplifier  
menu appears.  
Move the easy scroll key to select  
“TEST TONE”, then press the key  
repeatedly to select “TEST TONE  
[OFF]”.  
The test tone turns off.  
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To mute the sound  
Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press  
MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER  
VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume. Even  
if you turn off the amplifier, the muting function  
continues to mute the sound when you turn the  
amplifier back on.  
Amplifier Operation  
Selecting the component  
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input.  
The selected input appears in the display.  
Note on using headphones  
To select the  
Display  
When headphones are connected, you can select only  
the following sound fields (page 28).  
– HEADPHONE (2CH)  
VCR  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3 or  
– HEADPHONE (DIRECT)  
VIDEO 4  
– HEADPHONE (MULTI 1)  
Camcorder or TV game VIDEO 5  
– HEADPHONE (MULTI 2)  
LD player  
LD  
– HEADPHONE THEATER  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner  
Tape deck  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
TAPE  
MD/DAT  
MD or DAT deck  
CD or Super Audio CD CD/SACD  
player  
Tuner  
TUNER  
PHONO  
i.LINK  
Turntable  
i.LINK component*  
2
3
Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the  
volume.  
Note when “i.LINK” is selected  
When “i.POWER” is set to “AUTO” (page 36), the  
power of the i.LINK circuits turns on after “i.LINK” is  
selected, and “i.LINK Connecting” appears in the  
display while the power of the i.LINK circuits is  
turning on. While this message appears, no sound is  
output because LINC is not established. (See page 49  
for details on LINC.)  
Make sure to control the player after “i.LINK  
Connecting” turns off.  
The connected i.LINK component name appears  
except in the following cases.  
“No LINC” : No i.LINK component is connected when  
“i.LINK” is selected.  
“Disc”: The amplifier could obtain only general  
information from the connected component.  
“Unknown”: The amplifier could not obtain  
information from the connected component.  
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Listening to multi channel  
sound  
Changing the display  
Changing the information in  
the display  
— MULTI CH IN  
You can select the audio directly from the  
components connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy  
high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super  
Audio CD.  
You can check the sound field etc. by changing  
the information in the display.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will  
change as follows.  
Index name* and sound field name y Input  
name and sound field name  
Surround effects and LIP SYNC (page 37) are  
not activated when using this input.  
Press MULTI CH IN 1/2 repeatedly to select  
the multi channel audio source (“MULTI CH  
1” or “MULTI CH IN 2”).  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input (page 44). Index name does not  
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or  
it is the same as the input name.  
The selected audio source is output.  
Note  
This function is canceled when you select the sound  
field indication by pressing MULTI CH IN 1/2, or  
when you switch the input or sound field (page 26-29).  
Displaying the input stream  
information  
When a center speaker or sub  
woofer is not connected (Analog  
downmix function)  
You can check the input stream information  
(about format, channel, etc.) of digital input  
signals. The input stream information also  
appears for 4 seconds when the amplifier detects  
any changes in the digital input signal.  
If you have set the center speaker to “NO” or  
“MIX”, or set the sub woofer to “NO” in the  
SPEAKER SET UP menu (page 18), and you  
activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog  
center or sub woofer audio will be output from  
the front left and right speakers.  
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “STREAM  
INFO”.  
Rotate MENU.  
The input stream information appears.  
3
Rotate –/+ for more information.  
Changing the brightness of  
the display  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
The brightness of the display changes in 3 steps  
(0% DOWN, 60% DOWN, 100% DOWN*).  
* When 100% DOWN is selected, the indication  
“100% DOWN” does not appear in the display.  
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qa  
qs  
SW  
L
C
R
INPUT AUTO I.LINK  
COAX OPTANALOG MULTI CH IN 1 2  
SLEEP  
D.RANGE  
RDS EQ  
MEMORY  
;
DIGITAL EX DTS-ES 96/24  
PRO LOGIC II NEO:6 DISCRETE H.A.T.S.  
MOVIE MUSIC CINEMA MATRIX STEREO MONO  
SL  
S
SR  
L.F.E.  
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SBL  
SB  
SBR  
qg  
wf  
wd ws  
wa w; ql qk qj qh  
qf qd  
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to “YES” (page 18). While this indicator  
lights up, the amplifier creates a sub woofer  
signal based on the LFE signal in the disc  
being played back or the low frequency  
components of the front channels. This  
indicator does not light during the 2CH  
STEREO mode or when 2 channel signal is  
input while [A.F.D. AUTO] is selected and  
[A.F.D. 2CH SW] in the SURR SET UP menu  
is set to “OFF”.  
D INPUT: Lights up constantly. One of the input  
indicators also lights up according to the  
current input.  
E AUTO: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set  
to “AUTO 2CH” (page 32).  
F i.LINK: Lights up when an i.LINK component  
is connected.  
G DTS (-ES): Lights up when DTS signals are  
input. “-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals  
are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be  
sure that you have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to  
B Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters vary  
to show how the amplifier downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)), SBL (Surround back  
Left)*, SBR (Surround back right)*, SB  
(Surround Back (the surround back  
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED” (page 32).  
H COAX: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set  
to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital  
signal being input through the COAXIAL  
terminal, or when INPUT MODE is set to  
“COAXIAL FIXED” (page 32).  
I OPT: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” and the source signal is a digital  
signal being input through the OPTICAL  
terminal, or when INPUT MODE is set to  
“OPTICAL FIXED” (page 32).  
components obtained by 6.1 channel  
decoding))  
Example:  
J ANALOG: Lights up when INPUT MODE is  
set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is input to  
COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack, or when  
INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG 2CH  
FIXED” (page 32).  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2.1  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
SW  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
K MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when “MULTI  
CH IN 1” or “MULTI CH IN 2” is selected.  
* Lights up when the test tone for SBL or SBR  
signal is output.  
L SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
activated.  
C ; DIGITAL (EX): Lights up when Dolby  
Digital signals are input. “EX” lights up when  
Dolby Digital EX signals are input.  
M D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page 41).  
N EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.  
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O H.A.T.S.: Lights up when the connected  
i.LINK component is compatible with the  
H.A.T.S. function.  
P 96/24: Lights up when the amplifier is  
decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.  
Q MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix  
decoding is activated.  
R DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES  
Discrete decoding is activated.  
S CINEMA: Lights up when DTS Neo:6  
Cinema decoding is activated.  
T NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/  
Music decoding is activated.  
U MUSIC: Lights up when Pro Logic II Music  
or DTS Neo:6 Music decoding is activated.  
V MOVIE: Lights up when Pro Logic II Movie  
decoding is activated.  
W ; PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when the  
amplifier applies Pro Logic processing to 2  
channel signals in order to output the center  
and surround channel signals. This indicator  
also lights when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music  
decoder is activated. However, this indicator  
does not light if both the center and surround  
speakers are set to “NO”.  
X L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played  
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE  
channel signal is actually being reproduced,  
the bars underneath the letters lights up to  
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not  
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar  
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)  
during playback.  
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Enjoying higher fidelity  
sound  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front  
speakers  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to select the decoding mode you want for  
your audio sound.  
In this mode, the amplifier outputs the sound  
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no  
sound from the sub woofer.  
A.F.D. mode  
Decoding mode  
As encoded  
AUTO  
PRO LOGIC  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Listening to 2 channel stereo  
sources (2CH STEREO)  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
DTS Neo:6  
Multi Stereo  
Multi Stereo  
Press 2CH.  
Decoding the input audio  
signal automatically  
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the  
amplifier switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.  
Note  
In this mode, the amplifier automatically detects  
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)  
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.  
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded, without adding any surround effects.  
However, when “A.F.D. 2CH SW” in the SURR  
SET UP menu is set to “CREATE” and if there  
are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital  
LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal  
for output to the sub woofer.  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer,  
select “A.F.D. AUTO” and set “A.F.D. 2CH SW” in  
the SURR SET UP menu to “CREATE”.  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
The amplifier automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input and performs the proper  
decoding if necessary.  
Tip  
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most  
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR  
BACK DECODING (page 29) to match the input  
stream to the mode you prefer.  
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi  
channel (2 channel decoding  
mode)  
Selecting a sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the amplifier’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding  
for 2 channel audio sources. This amplifier can  
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels  
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through  
DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro  
Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not  
decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2  
channels. When the multi channel signal are  
input, the encoded multi channel signals are  
output as they are.  
Selecting a sound field for  
movies  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2  
channel decoding mode.  
Sound field  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS  
V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS  
x PRO LOGIC  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels.  
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
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 when watching videos of overdubbed or  
old movies.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
Sound fields marked DCS use DCS  
technology.  
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by Sony.  
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio  
in Hollywood.  
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo  
sources such as CDs.  
x Neo:6 Cinema  
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
When a sound field with the DCS mark is  
selected, Digital Cinema Sound indicator lights  
up.  
x Neo:6 Music  
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
x MULTI STEREO  
Outputs the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers.  
If you connect a sub woofer  
When the source signal does not include a LFE  
signal, the amplifier generates a low frequency  
signal for output to the sub woofer. However the  
low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6  
Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers  
are set to “LARGE”.  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most any type of movies.  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching  
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science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
Sound field  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS  
D.CONCERT HALL A  
D.CONCERT HALL B  
CHURCH  
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.  
JAZZ CLUB  
x V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of  
actual surround speakers.  
LIVE CONCERT  
STADIUM  
SPORTS  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
x D.CONCERT HALL A  
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.  
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in  
Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound stage  
produced by reflectivity.  
x D.CONCERT HALL B  
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna,  
which is famous for its hall resonance and unique  
reverberative sound.  
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.  
x CHURCH  
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
x JAZZ CLUB  
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming  
from inside the screen like in theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x LIVE CONCERT  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in  
theaters.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
x STADIUM  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
x SPORTS  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
Tips  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.  
When the headphones are  
connected  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround encoded programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
You can select only from the following sound  
fields.  
x HEADPHONE (2CH)  
Notes  
Press 2CH or A.F.D. Outputs the sound in 2 channel  
(stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel  
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
• 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.  
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)  
Press DIRECT. Outputs the analog signals without  
digital processing by the equalizer.  
Selecting a sound field for  
music  
x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/MULTI 2)  
Press MULTI CH 1/2. Outputs the analog signals input  
to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks by  
downmixing to 2 channels.  
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
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x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS  
Press MOVIE or MUSIC. Allows you to experience a  
theater-like environment while listening through a pair  
of headphones.  
Selecting the surround  
back decoding mode  
— SURR BACK DECODING  
To turn off the surround effect  
Press 2CH, or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
This function lets you select the decoding mode  
for the surround back signals of the multi  
channel input stream.  
Enjoying the surround effect  
at low volume level  
(NIGHT MODE)  
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD  
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,  
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.  
format, you can enjoy the surround sound  
intended by the filmmakers.  
This function allows you to retain a theater like  
environment at low volume levels. This function  
can be used with other sound fields.  
When watching a movie late at night, you will be  
able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low  
volume level.  
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly  
to select the surround back decoding  
mode.  
Press NIGHT MODE.  
Tip  
The NIGHT MODE function is activated.  
You can select the surround back decoding mode using  
“SB DECODING” in the CUSTOMIZE menu  
Tip  
While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and  
EFFECT level increase, and “D.RANGE COMP.” is  
automatically set to “MAX” (page 41).  
Note  
This function cannot be activated when the DIRECT  
function is activated.  
Listening to the sound  
without any adjustment  
You can listen to the sound without adjusting the  
equalizer and surround effect.  
Press DIRECT.  
The equalizer and sound fields are canceled.  
Note  
LIP SYNC (page 37) is not activated when an analog  
input is selected and the DIRECT function is used.  
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How to select the surround back decoding mode  
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.  
When you select “AUTO”  
a)  
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag , the appropriate decoder is applied to  
decode the surround back signal.  
Input stream  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
e)  
5.1  
b)  
e)  
6.1  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
e)  
5.1  
c)  
e)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
6.1  
DTS Matrix decoder  
DTS Discrete decoder  
d)  
e)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
6.1  
When you select “MATRIX”  
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode  
a)  
flag in the input stream. This decoder conforms to the Dolby Digital EX specifications and functions  
f)  
the same as the decoders used in movie theaters.  
Input stream  
Dolby Digital 5.1  
Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
Output channel  
Applied surround back decoder  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX  
e)  
6.1  
b)  
e)  
6.1  
e)  
6.1  
c)  
e)  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
6.1  
d)  
e)  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
6.1  
When you select “OFF”  
Surround back decoding is not performed.  
The SB DEC indicator lights up when the surround back signal is actually decoded.  
a)  
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.  
b)  
Dolby Digital DVD software that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you  
distinguish Surround EX films.  
c)  
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.  
d)  
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to  
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.  
e)  
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.  
f)  
This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).  
Note  
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “MATRIX”.  
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Selectable inputs for each digital  
audio input  
Advanced Adjustments and Settings  
VIDEO 1 COAX, VIDEO 1 OPT  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
Assigning the audio input  
— DIGITAL ASSIGN  
VIDEO 5 OPT  
VIDEO 5, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
You can assign the digital audio inputs to other  
inputs. This function is convenient in the  
following cases.  
DVD COAX, DVD OPT  
DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
(Example) When you have two DVD players  
and no digital audio input jack is available  
for the second DVD player.  
LD COAX, LD OPT, LD DD RF  
LD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE, TUNER  
TV/SAT COAX, TV/SAT OPT  
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD  
COAXIAL IN jack and connect the second  
DVD player to the DVD OPTICAL IN jack.  
Also, connect the analog audio/video output  
jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO  
2 INPUT jacks on the amplifier.  
TV/SAT, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
MD/DAT OPT  
MD/DAT, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
Assign “DVD COAX” to DVD and assign  
“DVD OPT” to VIDEO 2.  
CD/SACD COAX, CD/SACD OPT  
CD/SACD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE,  
TUNER  
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“CUSTOMIZE”.  
Notes  
Rotate MENU to select “DIGITAL  
ASSIGN ?”.  
• You cannot assign several digital audio inputs to the  
same input.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
• You cannot use the digital audio input with its the  
original input when it is assigned to another input.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT  
MODE setting may change automatically (page 32).  
Rotate MENU to select the digital audio  
input you want to assign.  
5
Rotate –/+ to select the input you want  
to assign the digital audio input jack  
selected in step 4.  
The input you can assign varies for each  
audio input. For details, see “Selectable  
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Switching the audio input  
mode for digital  
components  
Customizing sound fields  
By adjusting the SURR SET UP menu and  
LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound  
fields to suit your particular listening situation.  
— INPUT MODE  
Note on the displayed items  
The setup items you can adjust in each menu  
vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup  
parameters may be dimmed in the display. This  
means that the selected parameter is either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
You can switch the audio input mode for  
components for which this amplifier has digital  
audio input jacks.  
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input.  
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to  
select the audio input mode.  
Adjusting the SURR SET UP  
menu  
The selected audio input mode appears in  
the display.  
You can customize the surround effects of the  
selected sound field. The settings are stored  
individually for each sound field.  
Audio input modes  
• AUTO 2CH  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
Gives priority to the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack,  
DIGITAL OPTICAL jack, and to the AUDIO  
IN (L/R) jacks in that order. When there are  
no digital audio signals, the analog audio  
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks are  
selected.  
2
3
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SURR  
SET UP”.  
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.  
• COAXIAL FIXED  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+  
to adjust the selected parameter.  
• OPTICAL FIXED  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
• ANALOG 2CH FIXED  
SURR SET UP menu parameters  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
x EFFECT LEVEL XXX%  
(Effect level)  
Notes  
Initial setting: 100%  
• You cannot select the digital audio input assigned to  
another function with the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function (page 31).  
Higher settings apply more surround effect.You can  
adjust from 20% to 120% in 5% steps.  
• Some of the audio input modes do not appear  
depending on the input.  
For advanced SURR SET UP  
menu adjustments  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU  
EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced  
adjustments.  
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 36.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 39.  
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x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB  
(Multi channel 1 sub woofer level)  
Adjusting the LEVEL menu  
x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB  
(Multi channel 2 sub woofer level)  
You can adjust the balance and level of each  
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound  
fields.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT 1/MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 sub woofer  
channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be necessary  
when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT 1/MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2  
jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB  
lower than Super Audio CD players.  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2
3
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “LEVEL”.  
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.  
below.  
* Only when the surround back speaker is set to  
“SINGLE” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+  
to adjust the selected parameter.  
**Only when the surround back speaker is set to  
“DUAL” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
Note  
When one of the following sound fields are selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER SET  
UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the  
sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front or  
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.  
– D.CONCERT HALL A  
LEVEL menu parameters  
x TEST TONE (Test Tone)  
Initial setting: OFF  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each  
speaker. When set to “AUTO”, the test tone is output  
from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX”,  
you can select which speaker will output the test tone.  
– D.CONCERT HALL B  
x FRONT L_I_R (Front speaker balance)  
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)  
– CHURCH  
– JAZZ CLUB  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right  
speakers. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 0.5  
dB steps.  
– LIVE CONCERT  
– STADIUM  
– SPORTS  
x CENTER XXX.X dB  
(Center speaker level)  
For advanced LEVEL menu  
adjustments  
x SURROUND L XXX.X dB  
(Surround speaker (L) level)  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU  
EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced  
adjustments.  
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 36.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 40.  
x SURROUND R XXX.X dB  
(Surround speaker (R) level)  
x SURR BACK XXX.X dB  
(Surround back speaker level)*  
x SURR BACK L XXX.X dB  
(Surround back (L) level)**  
x SURR BACK R XXX.X dB  
(Surround back (R) level)**  
Resetting sound fields to the  
initial settings  
x SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB  
(Sub woofer level)  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
While holding down MUSIC, press  
?/1.  
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
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“S.F. Initialize” appears in the display and  
all sound fields are reset to the initial  
setting.  
Adjusting the equalizer  
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, midrange,  
treble level) of each speaker using the  
EQUALIZER menu.  
Midrange  
Bass  
Treble  
Level  
(dB)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings  
in the equalizer bank (EQ BANK [1] – [5]) and  
apply them.  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“EQUALIZER”.  
3
4
Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.  
Rotate –/+ to select the equalizer bank  
you want to adjust (EQ BANK [1] – [5]).  
5
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.  
6
7
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+  
to adjust the selected parameter.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other  
items.  
EQUALIZER menu parameters  
x EQ BANK  
(Equalizer bank selection)  
Lets you select the equalizer bank ([1] – [5]). When  
you select “OFF”, the equalizer is cancelled.  
x FRONT BASS XXX dB  
(Front speaker bass level)  
x FRONT TREBLE XXX dB  
(Front speaker treble level)  
x CENTER BASS XXX dB  
(Center speaker bass level)  
x CENTER MID XXX dB  
(Center speaker midrange level)  
x CENTER TREBLE XXX dB  
(Center speaker treble level)  
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x SURR/SB BASS XXX dB  
(Surround/surround back speaker bass level)  
For advanced EQUALIZER menu  
adjustments  
x SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB  
(Surround/surround back speaker treble level)  
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU  
EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced  
adjustments.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 36.  
For details on how to set the items, see page 41.  
x PRESET X CLEAR  
(Equalizer bank clear)  
You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the  
initial setting. For details, see “Clearing stored  
Tip  
You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level  
with BASS control and TREBLE control.  
To apply the stored equalizer  
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“EQUALIZER”.  
2 Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.  
3 Rotate –/+ to select “EQ BANK [1] – [5]”.  
To turn off the equalizer  
Select “EQ BANK [OFF]”.  
Clearing stored equalizer  
settings  
1
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“EQUALIZER”.  
2
3
Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.  
Rotate +/– to select the equalizer (EQ  
BANK [1] – [5]) you want to clear.  
4
Rotate MENU to select “PRESET X  
CLEAR”.  
“X” is the number of the selected equalizer  
bank.  
5
6
Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press  
ENTER.  
“Are you sure?” appears in the display.  
Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press  
ENTER.  
“PRESET X CLEARED!” appears in the  
display and the adjusted contents of the  
selected equalizer bank are cleared.  
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x i POWER (i.LINK power management)  
• AUTO  
Advanced settings  
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary  
i.LINK circuits automatically. You can enjoy high  
quality digital or analog audio without the influence  
of the i.LINK circuits. When set to “AUTO”, it takes  
some time to output the sound. See page 22 for a note  
on switching the input when set to “AUTO”.  
• EVER ON  
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu  
to adjust the amplifier  
You can adjust various amplifier settings using  
the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
Lets you keep the power of the i.LINK circuits.  
Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with  
the “AUTO” setting.  
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“CUSTOMIZE”.  
x H.A.T.S. (H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio  
Transmission System) function)  
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.  
• ON  
The digital audio signals input from the i.LINK  
component is stored in the buffer temporarily, then  
retrieved from the buffer and converted to analog  
audio signals at the proper timing. The sound quality  
is enhanced because there is no jitter (timing gaps  
when reading signals) when transmitting the digital  
audio signals. If you do not want to use this function,  
select “OFF”.  
3
4
Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected  
parameter.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
items.  
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters  
• OFF  
The initial setting is underlined.  
This function is not activated.  
x MENU EXPAND (Menu expanding)  
Note  
• ON  
It takes some time to output the sound after the  
playback operation is performed on the connected  
component (ex., press PLAY button, press STOP  
button, press PAUSE button) due to limitations of the  
H.A.T.S. system. The time lag depends on the sound  
source.  
The advanced parameters for the SPEAKER SET  
UP, SURR SET UP and LEVEL menus are displayed  
and can be adjusted.  
For details on each setup item, see pages 18, 32, 33  
and the following pages.  
• OFF  
x DSD-SW SWAP (DSD-SW swapping)  
On some multi channel Super Audio CDs, the 6th  
channel is not for the sub woofer, but contains some  
other sound (such as reverberation from the ceiling,  
etc.).  
The advanced parameters are not displayed.  
x DTS 96/24 DEC. (DTS 96/24 decoding mode)  
• AUTO  
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back  
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
• OFF  
This item lets you switch the output of the 6th channel  
signals from the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT to the  
SURROUND BACK terminals.  
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played  
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.  
• ON  
Note  
6th channel DSD signals input through the i.LINK  
connection and SUB WOOFER channel signals  
input through the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or  
MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 terminals are output from  
the SURROUND BACK terminals, and no sound is  
output from the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT.  
• OFF  
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode  
(page 26). In other sound fields, this parameter is  
always set to “OFF”.  
x SB DECODING  
(Surround back decoding mode)  
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the  
Sound is output from the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT  
as normal.  
surround back decoding mode. See page 29.  
• AUTO  
• MATRIX  
• OFF  
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Note  
CD/SACD and MD/DAT. You can use DECODE  
PRIORITY on the front panel.  
• AUTO  
This function does not work when “SURR BACK SP”  
in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to “NO”  
Automatically switches the input mode between  
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• PCM  
x LIP SYNC (Time alignment)  
Initial setting: 0 ms  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
interruption when playback starts). When set to  
“AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks  
(for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set  
to “PCM”. However, when other signals are input,  
there may be no sound depending on the format. In  
this case, set to “AUTO”.  
Lets you delay the output of audio to adjust the gap  
between video and audio. You can adjust from 0 ms to  
200 ms in 10 ms steps.  
This function is not available in the following cases:  
– When analog input is selected and DIRECT function  
is used.  
– When MULTI CH IN 1/2 is selected.  
– When DSD signal is input from the i.LINK  
component.  
x 2 WAY REMOTE  
(2 way remote control system)  
• ON  
Lets you turn on the 2 way remote control system.  
Normally, select “ON”.  
• OFF  
x DC PHASE L. (DC Phase Linearlizer)  
Lets you approximate the low frequency phase  
characteristics to a traditional analog amplifier.  
• OFF  
Lets you turn off the 2 way remote control system.  
When you use another amplifier, etc. that is also  
compatible with the 2 way remote control system,  
together with this amplifier, select the component for  
which you use the 2 way remote control system.  
Then set the 2 way remote control system for the  
component to “ON”. For other components, set the 2  
way remote control system to “OFF”.  
Phase correction is not performed.  
• LOW-A, STD-A, HIGH-A, LOW-B, STD-B,  
HIGH-B  
The bandwidth range of the phase correction  
increases in the order of “LOW”, “STD”, “HIGH”.  
“B” parameter phase correction provides more  
enhanced bass characteristics.  
x COLOR SYSTEM  
x MIX SCALING (Downmix scaling)  
Lets you adjust the downmix scaling processing for  
center and sub woofer channels. This parameter can be  
set only when the center speaker is set to “MIX”.  
• ON  
(OSD color system)  
(Models of area code CEL only)  
Lets you select the color system.  
• NTSC  
• PAL  
The downmix scaling is performed.  
• OFF  
x OSD H.POSITION  
(OSD horizontal position)  
The downmix scaling is not performed so that the  
sound quality is not deteriorated. If the sound is heard  
like a noise at the high input level, set to “ON”.  
Initial setting: 4  
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display  
horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.  
x S.FIELD LINK (Sound field link)  
x OSD V.POSITION  
(OSD vertical position)  
• ON  
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an  
input whenever it is selected. For example, if you  
select STADIUM for the CD/SACD input, then  
change to a different input and return to CD/SACD,  
STADIUM will automatically be applied again.  
• OFF  
Initial setting: 4  
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display  
vertically. You can adjust from 0 to 32.  
x UP YUV HUE (Video hue level)  
Initial setting: 4  
Sound field link is not activated.  
Lets you adjust the hue of the images when you  
upconvert the video or S-video signals to component  
video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 7.  
x DEC. PRIORITY  
(Digital audio input decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal  
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
x UP YUV SHARPNESS (Video sharpness level)  
Initial setting: 4  
The initial setting is “AUTO” for VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, LD, TV/SAT, TAPE,  
TUNER, PHONO and i.LINK, and “PCM” for DVD,  
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Lets you adjust the sharpness of the images when you  
upconvert the video or S-video signals to component  
video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 5.  
All SPEAKER SET UP menu  
parameters  
SP EASY SET UP  
SPEAKER PATTERN  
SUB WOOFER  
x UP YUV COLOR (Video chroma level)  
Initial setting: 4  
Lets you adjust the chroma of the images when you  
upconvert the video or S-video signals to component  
video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 7.  
FRONT SP  
CENTER SP  
x DIGITAL ASSIGN ?  
(Digital audio input assignment)  
SURROUND SP-A  
SURROUND SP-B  
SURR BACK SP  
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input.  
FRONT XXX meter  
CENTER XXX meter  
SURROUND-A XXX meter  
SURROUND-B XXX meter  
SURR BACK XXX meter  
SUB WOOFER XXX meter  
DISTANCE UNIT*  
SP-A POSI*  
x USER PRESET MEM.?  
(User preset memory)  
Lets you store the adjusted sound field settings, etc. For  
x NAME IN?  
(Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs selected with INPUT  
SELECTOR. For details, see “Naming inputs” on  
SP-B POSI*  
SP CROSSOVER > XXX Hz*  
OUTPUT*  
Advanced SPEAKER SET UP  
menu parameters  
* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to  
“ON”.  
When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of  
the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 18 for the SPEAKER SET UP menu  
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.  
x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)  
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting  
distances.  
• feet  
The distance is displayed in feet.  
• meter  
The distance is displayed in meters.  
x SP-A POSI  
(Surround speaker-A position)*  
x SP-B POSI  
(Surround speaker-B position)*  
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers  
for proper implementation of the surround effects in  
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 27).  
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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”  
and then use the speaker distance parameter and  
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
120˚  
100˚  
A
A
B
B
x SP CROSSOVER > XXX Hz  
(Speaker crossover frequency)  
Initial setting: 100 Hz  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers  
set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu. You  
can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 10 Hz steps.  
D
D
C
x OUTPUT (Preout downmixing)  
60  
30  
• ALL ON  
C
Lets you output the sound from both SPEAKERS  
and PREOUT jacks. (All downmixing is performed  
by DSP.)  
• FRONT SP OFF  
• SIDE/LOW  
Lets you turn off the sound output from front  
speakers and perform the analog downmixing. Select  
this when you use this amplifier as a preamp for front  
speakers only.  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A and C.  
• SIDE/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A and D.  
• BEHD/LOW  
• PREOUT ONLY  
Lets you output the sound from PREOUT jacks and  
not output from SPEAKERS jacks (analog  
downmixing is performed). Select this when you use  
this amplifier as a full-channel preamp.  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B and C.  
• BEHD/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B and D.  
Advanced SURR SET UP menu  
parameters  
* This setup item is not available when the surround  
speaker parameter is set to “NO” (page 19).  
When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of  
the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 32 for the SURR SET UP menu  
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.  
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 becomes unclear unless set to “SIDE”.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using “BEHD” if your speakers are  
located high above the listening position, even if they  
are to the immediate left and right.  
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Normally, select “STD”.  
• WET  
All SURR SET UP menu  
parameters  
Select to increase front reverberations.  
EFFECT LEVEL  
x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth)  
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front  
speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening  
room, like theatres.  
C. WIDTH L_C_R*  
DIMENSION F_I_S*  
PANORAMA MODE*  
FRONT REVERB*  
SCREEN DEPTH*  
VIR.SPEAKERS*  
A.F.D. 2CH SW*  
• ON  
Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes  
from a very large screen with a great amount of  
screen depth.  
• OFF  
This function is not activated.  
* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to  
“ON”.  
x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers)  
This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX  
modes (page 27).  
x C. WIDTH L_C_R  
(Center width control)  
• ON  
Initial setting: (3)  
The virtual speakers are created.  
• OFF  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding. You can set this  
parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO  
LOGIC II MUSIC” (page 26).  
The virtual speakers are not created.  
Note  
The setting of “SCREEN DEPTH” and  
“VIR.SPEAKERS” are not linked with sound fields.  
You can adjust the distribution of the center channel  
signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II  
decoding, to the L/R speakers.  
x A.F.D. 2CH SW  
(Creating, low frequency signals)  
x DIMENSION F_I_S  
(Dimension control)  
• CREATE  
Lets you create low frequency signals for output to  
the subwoofer when “A.F.D. AUTO” is selected.  
• OFF  
Initial setting: midpoint (0)  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding. You can set this  
parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO  
LOGIC II MUSIC” (page 26).  
Low frequency signals are not created.  
You can adjust the difference between the front  
channels and the surround channels.  
Advanced LEVEL menu  
parameters  
x PANORAMA MODE  
(Panorama mode)  
When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of  
the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 33 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.  
Initial settings are underlined.  
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music mode decoding. You can set this  
parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO  
LOGIC II MUSIC” (page 26).  
• ON  
Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the  
sound field of front speakers to the left and right of  
the listening position (panorama mode).  
• OFF  
Panorama mode is not activated.  
x FRONT REVERB (Front reverberation)  
This parameter is especially for “D.CONCERT HALL  
A/B” (page 28). This parameter lets you adjust the  
amount of reverberations to add to the front signals  
according to the original reverberations in the source.  
• STD  
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hearing the dialogue. If you did not install a center  
speaker, this parameter adjusts the level of the center  
channel as it is mixed with the sound of the front  
speakers. You can adjust from –3 dB to +3 dB in 0.5  
dB steps.  
All LEVEL menu parameters  
TEST TONE  
a)  
PHASE NOISE  
a)  
PHASE AUDIO  
FRONT L_I_R  
Notes  
• “SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” can  
be adjusted only when the center speaker is set to  
“MIX”.  
CENTER XXX.X dB  
SURROUND L XXX.X dB  
SURROUND R XXX.X dB  
• “SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” do  
not function for Super Audio CD signals from an  
i.LINK component, MULTI CH IN signals, or DTS  
96/24 decoded signals.  
b)  
SURR BACK XXX.X dB  
c)  
SURR BACK L XXX.X dB  
c)  
SURR BACK R XXX.X dB  
x D.RANGE COMP.  
SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
a)  
SUB WOOFER TRIM X.X dB  
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.  
• OFF  
a)  
CENTER TRIM X.X dB  
MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB  
MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB  
a)  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• STD  
D.RANGE COMP.  
a)  
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the  
recording engineer.  
• MAX  
Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to  
“ON”.  
b)  
When surround back speaker is set to “SINGLE”  
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.  
c)  
When surround back speaker is set to “DUAL”  
Tip  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic  
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.  
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light  
compression.  
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)  
Initial setting: OFF  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent  
speakers.  
Therefore, we recommend using the “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 PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)  
Initial setting: OFF  
Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound  
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent  
speakers. When i.LINK input is selected, this function  
is unavailable.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
x SUB WOOFER TRIM (Sub woofer trim  
adjustment)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
Advanced EQUALIZER menu  
parameters  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer when the  
signals of sub woofer channel is input. Use this  
parameter to adjust the sub woofer level when  
connecting headphones or when the sub woofer is not  
connected. You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB  
steps.  
When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of  
the following parameters are displayed and  
adjustable.  
See page 34 for the EQUALIZER menu  
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.  
x CENTER TRIM X.X dB (Center speaker trim  
adjustment)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
Lets you adjust the output of the center speaker.  
Increase this parameter if you are having trouble  
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All EQUALIZER menu parameters  
Storing the adjusted  
settings  
EQ BANK  
FRONT BASS XXX dB  
FRONT BASS XXX Hz*  
FRONT TREBLE XXX dB  
FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz*  
CENTER BASS XXX dB  
CENTER BASS XXX Hz*  
CENTER MID XXX dB  
CENTER MID XXX Hz*  
CENTER TREBLE XXX dB  
CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz*  
SURR/SB BASS XXX dB  
SURR/SB BASS XXX Hz*  
SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB  
SURR/SB TRE. XXX Hz*  
PRESET X CLEAR  
— USER PRESET  
You can store the adjusted sound field settings,  
etc. as user presets. You can store up to 3 user  
presets and easily apply them.  
Setting the USER PRESET  
1
Adjust the sound field, etc.  
For the settings you can store, see “Settings  
2
3
4
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“CUSTOMIZE”.  
Rotate MENU to select “USER PRESET  
MEM.?”.  
* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to  
“ON”.  
Rotate –/+ to select the USER PRESET  
number.  
x FRONT BASS XXX Hz (Front speaker bass  
frequency)  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
Initial setting: 500 Hz  
You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.  
To store other settings, repeat steps 1  
to 5.  
x FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz (Front speaker treble  
frequency)  
Settings that can be stored in  
USER PRESET  
Initial setting: 2.2 kHz  
You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.  
• Input selected by the INPUT SELECTOR  
• INPUT MODE setting  
• Selected sound field  
x CENTER BASS XXX Hz (Center speaker bass  
frequency)  
Initial setting: 500 Hz  
You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.  
• MULTI CH IN setting  
• DIRECT setting  
x CENTER MID XXX Hz (Center speaker  
midrange frequency)  
• NIGHT MODE setting  
• C.WIDTH setting  
Initial setting: 1 kHz  
You can adjust from 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 5 steps.  
• DIMENSION setting  
x CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz (Center speaker  
treble frequency)  
• PANORAMA MODE setting  
• EFFECT LEVEL setting  
• FRONT REVERB setting  
• SCREEN DEPTH setting  
• VIR.SPEAKERS setting  
Initial setting: 2.2 kHz  
You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.  
x SURR/SB BASS XXX Hz (Surround/surround  
back speaker bass frequency)  
Initial setting: 500 Hz  
You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.  
x SURR/SB TRE. XXX Hz (Surround/surround  
back speaker treble frequency)  
Initial setting: 2.2 kHz  
You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.  
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To use the USER PRESET  
1
2
Press USER PRESET repeatedly to  
select the USER PRESET you want.  
Press ENTER.  
Note  
If the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting is changed after you  
store a USER PRESET and if the stored INPUT  
MODE setting cannot be used, a selectable setting is  
applied automatically.  
Example:  
1) Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign  
“DVD OPT” to “TAPE”.  
2) Set the INPUT MODE of TAPE to “AUTO 2CH” or  
“OPTICAL FIXED”, then store this setting in a  
USER PRESET.  
3) Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign  
“DVD OPT” to “DVD”.  
4) Select the USER PRESET stored in example 2.  
The INPUT MODE of TAPE is automatically set to  
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED”. You cannot select  
“AUTO 2CH” or “OPTICAL FIXED”.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Other Operations  
You can set the amplifier to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Naming inputs  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is  
on.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and  
display it in the amplifier’s display.  
Each time you select or press SLEEP, the  
display changes cyclically as follows:  
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t  
OFF  
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in  
the display.  
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an  
input you want to create an index name  
for.  
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select  
“CUSTOMIZE”.  
Tip  
3
4
Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN?”.  
Press ENTER or rotate –/+.  
To check the remaining time before the amplifier turns  
off, press SLEEP while the power is on. The remaining  
time appears in the display.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
5
Use MENU and –/+ to create an index  
name.  
Rotate –/+ to select a character, then rotate  
MENU to move the cursor to the next  
position.  
Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows by  
rotating –/+.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, rotate –/+ until a blank  
space appears in the display.  
• If you make a mistake, rotate MENU until the  
character you want to change flashes, then rotate  
–/+ to select the correct character.  
6
7
Press ENTER.  
The entered name is registered.  
To index other inputs, repeat steps 1 to  
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Set to  
To select  
Selecting the speaker  
system  
OFF**  
No speaker output.  
(All the sound output from SPEAKERS  
and PREOUT jacks are turned off.)  
This amplifier allows you to switch between 3  
different surround speaker configurations (A, B,  
and A+B). There are two sets of surround  
speaker terminals (A and B). The SPEAKERS  
SURROUND A terminals are for standard  
operation with up to 7.1 channels. Use the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals to  
connect additional surround speakers for use in  
either a separate 5.1 channel system  
* When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR is set to  
“8”, connect speakers with a nominal impedance  
of 16 ohm or higher. When the IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR is set to “4”, connect the speakers  
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher.  
**When you want to turn off the sound output from  
SPEAKERS jacks while turning on the sound  
output from PREOUT jacks, set the SPEAKERS  
FRONT switch to “A”, “B” or “A+B”, then set  
“OUTPUT” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu to  
“PREOUT ONLY” (page 39).  
(independent from the 7.1 channel system), or as  
additional speakers to make the 7.1 channel  
system into a 9.1 channel system.  
Selecting the surround  
speaker system  
Using only the speakers connected to  
the SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals  
This is a standard speaker system for use with  
movies and Super Audio CDs.  
Set the SPEAKERS SURROUND switch  
according to the surround speakers you want to  
drive.  
Set to  
To select  
Using the speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals  
You can create two separate surround systems, a  
7.1 channel system for movies and a 5.1 channel  
system for Super Audio CDs. In this case,  
connect the surround speakers for movies to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals and  
connect the surround speakers for music to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals. This is  
useful if you mainly listen to Super Audio CDs,  
but also want to enjoy a theater-like sound stage  
for movies.  
A
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals  
(7.1 channel).  
B
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals  
(5.1 channel).  
No sound is output from the surround  
back speakers.  
A+B*  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND A and  
SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals  
(9.1 channel).  
When this setting is selected, the  
parameters set for surround speaker-A in  
SPEAKER SET UP are also set for  
surround speaker-B.  
Selecting the front speaker  
system  
Set the SPEAKERS FRONT switch according  
to the front speakers you want to drive.  
* When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR is set to “8”,  
connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 16  
ohm or higher. When the IMPEDANCE  
Set to  
To select  
SELECTOR is set to “4”, connect the speakers  
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher.  
A
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.  
B
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.  
Notes  
• The settings for surround speakers (page 19) can be  
set separately for the surround speakers connected to  
SPEAKERS SURROUND A and SPEAKERS  
SURROUND B terminals.  
A+B*  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS  
FRONT B terminals (parallel  
connection).  
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• Before setting the surround speakers, select the  
surround speaker system you use.  
Recording  
Before you begin, make sure you have  
connected all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape or  
MiniDisc  
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape  
using the amplifier. See the operating  
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if  
you need help.  
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
Press REC OUT SELECTOR +/–  
repeatedly to select the input  
(component for playing).  
REC OUT SELECTOR +/– are for analog  
output only. Digital output is available for  
SOURCE (current input) only. You can not  
select “i.LINK”.  
5
Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or  
MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio  
signal, connect a digital component to the MD/DAT  
OPTICAL OUT jacks.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.  
• The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
jacks are not output from the TAPE OUT or MD/  
DAT OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being  
used. The analog audio signals of the current or  
previously used input are output.  
• When “OFF” is selected with REC OUT  
SELECTOR +/–, no sound is output from TAPE  
OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.  
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• The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks  
are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT,  
or VIDEO 3 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is  
being used. The analog audio signals of the current or  
previously used input are output.  
Recording on a video tape  
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD  
player using the amplifier. You can also add  
audio from a variety of audio sources when  
editing a video tape. See the operating  
instructions of your VCR if you need help.  
1
2
Select the program source to be  
recorded.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want  
to record into the LD player.  
3
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) for  
recording.  
4
Press REC OUT SELECTOR +/–  
repeatedly to select the input  
(component for playing).  
5
Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
laser disc you want to record.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser  
disc. Locate the point where you want to start  
recording from another audio source, select the  
program source, then start playback. The audio from  
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the  
video tape instead of the audio from the original  
medium. To resume audio recording from the original  
medium, select the video source again.  
Notes  
• The analog audio signals of the current input are  
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT, or  
VIDEO 3 OUT jacks.  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT,  
VIDEO 2 OUT or VIDEO 3 OUT jacks. To record a  
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to  
the VIDEO 1 OPTICAL OUT jack. Note that only  
the digitally input signal is output from the VIDEO 1  
OPTICAL OUT jack.  
• Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the TV/SAT or DVD inputs. Analog  
recording is not possible if you make only digital  
connections.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the sources.  
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If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with  
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to  
“CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO  
2 jacks on the amplifier (receiver).  
CONTROL A1II Control  
System  
Connections  
The CONTROL A1II Control System was  
designed to simplify the operation of audio  
systems composed of separate Sony  
components. CONTROL A1II connections  
provide a path for the transmission of control  
signals which enable automatic operation and  
control features usually associated with  
integrated systems.  
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections  
between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver),  
MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic  
function selection.  
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II  
compatible components in any order. However,  
you can connect only one of each type of  
component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape  
deck and 1 amplifier).  
(You may be able to connect more than one CD  
player or MD deck, depending on the model.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the respective component for details.)  
Example  
Note  
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the  
CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC  
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD  
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the  
connected component in a manner contrary to the  
functions of the application, as this may cause the  
application to operate incorrectly.  
MD  
deck  
Tape  
deck  
CD  
player  
Other  
components  
Amplifier  
(Receiver)  
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the  
control signals flow both ways, so there is no  
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component  
has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you  
can use either one, or connect different  
components to each jack.  
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components  
are supplied with a connecting cord as an  
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord  
for your connection.  
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1  
compatibility  
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated  
to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in  
the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony  
components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks  
are compatible with components with CONTROL  
A1II, and can be connected to each other. Basically,  
the majority of the functions available with the  
CONTROL A1 control system will be available with  
the CONTROL A1II control system.  
When using a commercially available cord, use  
a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2  
meters long, with no resistance.  
However, when making connections between  
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and  
Basic Functions  
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number  
of functions that can be controlled may be limited  
depending on the component. For detailed information,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the  
component(s).  
The input selector on the amplifier  
automatically switches to the correct input when  
you press the play button on one of the  
connected components (Auto input selection).  
The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as  
long as the component you want to operate is  
turned on, even if all of the other connected  
components are not turned on.  
If you have a Sony CD changer with a  
COMMAND MODE selector  
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE  
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be  
sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and  
connect the changer to the CD jacks on the  
amplifier (receiver).  
Note  
When recording, do not play any components other  
than the recording source. It will cause the automatic  
input selection to operate.  
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Example  
This amplifier establishes a LINC with SCD-  
XA9000ES. Select i.LINK using the INPUT  
SELECTOR on this unit, and set the player to i.LINK  
output mode.  
i.LINK connection  
If you have the i.LINK component SCD-  
XA9000ES, connect to this amplifier with an  
i.LINK cable (supplied with SCD-XA9000ES).  
This amplifier is only compatible with i.LINK  
connections to the SCD-XA9000ES. i.LINK  
connections to SCD-XA9000ES through other  
components, and i.LINK connections to other  
component are not guaranteed.  
1This amplifier sends a request and path information  
to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmission path  
for the audio signal.  
1
,
SCD-XA9000ES  
TA-DA9000ES  
2
<
Notes  
• If a metal object should fall into the i.LINK jack,  
short-circuiting may occur and damage the  
components.  
2SCD-XA9000ES responds to the component,  
agreeing to the establishment of a LINC.  
• Be sure to insert the plug firmly to prevent  
malfunction.  
The digital audio signal transmission becomes possible  
only after the communication described above has  
occurred and a LINC has been established.  
• For details about compatible signals, see page 54.  
This amplifier cannot process incompatible signals  
such as DV, MICROMV, or MPEG-TS. Some  
i.LINK components conform to copy protection  
technology standards and handle encrypted signals.  
This amplifier conforms to the copy protection  
technology of DTLA (Revision 1.2).  
• Sound fields and LIP SYNC function (page 37) are  
not activated when DSD signals are input to this  
amplifier.  
Notes  
The LINC is cancelled in the following cases.  
– When i.LINK cable is connected or disconnected.  
– When the input selection is switched.  
Establishing a LINC  
Before an audio signal can be transmitted  
between i.LINK components, a LINC (Logical  
INterface Connection) must first be established  
between the component receiving the audio  
signal and the component sending the audio  
signal. Establishing a LINC means establishing  
a logical path for the transmission of digital  
audio signals between the two components.  
Each logical path has an ID number. Since the  
component that sends an audio signal must  
output the signal to a path, and the component  
that receives the signal must input it from the  
same path, the path must be mutually known by  
both components. During the establishment of a  
LINC, the following communication occurs  
between the two i.LINK components.  
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On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
off and unplug the amplifier.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear of the amplifier.  
• The 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 amplifier for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp  
the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• (Models of area code U, CA only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the  
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only  
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into  
the outlet, contact your dealer.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not  
a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at a  
large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side  
and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
On placement  
• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
life of the amplifier.  
• Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that  
might block the ventilation holes and cause  
malfunctions.  
• Do not place the amplifier near equipment such as a  
television, video deck or cassette deck. (If the  
amplifier is being used in combination with a  
television, video deck or cassette 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.)  
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There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard.  
Troubleshooting  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the amplifier, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with INPUT SELECTOR.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to “OFF”  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
There is no sound no matter which component  
is selected.  
• When only a very low-level sound is heard, check  
to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (page 29).  
• The protective device on the amplifier has been  
activated. Turn off the amplifier, eliminate the  
short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.  
• Check that both the amplifier and all components  
are turned on.  
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not  
set at dB.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to “OFF”  
There is no sound from analog 2 channel  
sources.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not  
used to assign the digital audio input for the  
selected input (page 31).  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAXIAL FIXED” nor “OPTICAL FIXED” for  
the selected input (page 32).  
• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not  
selected.  
• Check that “OUTPUT” in the SURR SET UP  
menu is set to “ALL ON”.  
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  
amplifier and the component.  
There is no sound from digital sources (from  
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not  
used to assign the digital audio input of the  
selected input to the other input (page 31).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED” (page 32). Check that  
the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAXIAL  
FIXED” for the sources from OPTICAL input  
jack, nor set to “OPTICAL FIXED” for the  
sources from COAXIAL input jack.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• 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 amplifier correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
amplifier and the component. If both channels are  
output from the headphones, the front speaker  
may not be connected to the amplifier correctly.  
Check the connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not  
selected.  
There is no sound when i.LINK is selected.  
• Check that the i.LINK component is connected  
correctly.  
• Check that SCD-XA9000ES is set to output  
signals from the i.LINK jack.  
• Make sure you have not connected only the L or R  
jack to a monaural component. Use a monaural-  
stereo cable (not supplied) and connect it to both  
the L and R jacks. However, there will be no  
sound from the center speaker when a sound field  
(PRO LOGIC, etc.) is selected. When the center  
speaker is set to “NO”, sound is output only from  
front L/R speakers.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
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audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
Recording cannot be done.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
• Select the source component with REC OUT  
SELECTOR +/–.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Check that equipment such as a video deck or  
cassette deck is not placed on top of the amplifier.  
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND  
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture  
appears on the TV screen or monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input on the amplifier.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Connect your TV to the receiver using the same  
type of connecting cord as the one used to connect  
the receiver and video component (pages 7 and  
10).  
There is no sound from the center speaker.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
Remote control  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 33).  
• Make sure the center speaker is set to either  
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 18).  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
amplifier.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the surround/surround  
back speakers.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the amplifier.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 33).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 21).  
• Check if the command modes of the amplifier and  
the remote is the same. If the command mode of  
the amplifier and the remote is different, you  
cannot operate the amplifier with the remote.  
To switch the command mode of the remote, press  
?/1 while pressing INPUT MODE. Each time  
you press ?/1, the command mode switches  
between “C.MODE. AV2” and “C.MODE. AV1”.  
(The initial setting is “C.MODE. AV2”.)  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either  
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 19).  
There is no sound from the surround back  
speakers.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even  
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX  
logos. In this case, select “MATRIX” (page 30).  
There is no sound from sub woofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE” and  
“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected,  
there is no sound from the sub woofer.  
Error messages  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
code of two numbers and 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.  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is  
not reproduced.  
DECODE ERROR/CHECK CODE 01  
Appears when the signal which the amplifier cannot  
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC.  
PRIORITY” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to  
“PCM”. Set to “AUTO”.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this amplifier, check the  
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PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 11  
Specifications  
Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn  
off the amplifier, check the speaker connection and  
turn on the power again.  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.15%)  
200 W + 200 W  
(4 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.15%)  
220 W + 220 W  
PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 12  
The amplifier section is overheated. Check that the  
ventilation hole is not covered. Turn off the  
amplifier, leave the amplifier for a while and turn on  
the power again.  
1)  
PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 13  
The power section is overheated. Check that the  
ventilation hole is not covered. Turn off the  
amplifier, leave the amplifier for a while and turn on  
the power again.  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
2)  
FRONT : 200 W + 200 W  
2)  
CENTER : 200 W  
SURR : 200 W + 200 W  
SURR BACK : 200 W + 200 W  
2)  
2)  
PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 21  
Turn off the amplifier and consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
(4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
2)  
FRONT : 220 W + 220 W  
CENTER : 220 W  
SURR : 220 W + 220 W  
SURR BACK : 220 W + 220 W  
2)  
2)  
PROHIBITED/CHECK CODE 71  
The amplifier cannot output the sound due to the  
copyright protection.  
2)  
1)  
Actual Rated Maximum Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms, JEITA)  
(4 ohms, JEITA)  
Actual Rated Maximum Output at Surround Mode  
260 W + 260 W  
320 W + 320 W  
UNKNOWN SIGNAL/CHECK CODE 72  
The amplifier is not compatible with the format of  
the input signal.  
2)  
(8 ohms, JEITA)  
FRONT : 260 W + 260 W  
2)  
CENTER : 260 W  
2)  
SURR : 260 W + 260 W  
Reference sections for clearing  
the memory  
2)  
SURR BACK : 260 W + 260 W  
2)  
(4 ohms, JEITA)  
FRONT : 320 W + 320 W  
2)  
CENTER : 320 W  
To clear  
See  
2)  
SURR : 320 W + 320 W  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
2)  
SURR BACK : 320 W + 320 W  
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
2) Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
CEL  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
TW  
KR  
230 V AC, 60 Hz  
Frequency response  
PHONO  
RIAA equalization curve  
±0.5 dB  
Power Amp Block  
10 Hz – 50 kHz  
± 3 dB (8 ohms)  
Inputs (Analog)  
PHONO  
Sensitivity: 3.5 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
4)  
S/N3): 90 dB (A, 40 mV  
)
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* Conforms to the copy protection technology of  
DTLA (Revision 1.2).  
CD/SACD, TAPE,  
MD/DAT, DVD, LD,  
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2,  
3, 4, 5  
Sensitivity: 170 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
3)  
4)  
S/N : 100 dB (A, 2V  
)
General  
Power requirements  
3) Input shorted and sealed at VOL MAX.  
Area code  
CEL  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
4) Weighted network + 20 kHz LPF, input level.  
TW  
Inputs (Digital)  
KR  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
CD/SACD, DVD, LD, Impedance: 75 ohms  
VIDEO 1, TV/SAT  
(Coaxial)  
S/N: 100 dB  
Power consumption  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
1 W  
600 W  
(A Network, 20 kHz LPF)  
CD/SACD, DVD, LD, S/N: 100 dB  
TV/SAT, MD/DAT,  
VIDEO1, 3 (Optical)  
(A Network, 20 kHz LPF)  
AC outlets  
Area code  
CEL  
AC outlets  
Outputs  
1 switched, 100 W MAX  
– (no AC outlet)  
TAPE, MD/DAT  
(REC OUT), VIDEO  
1, 2, 3 (AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 170 mV  
TW, KR  
Impedance: 2.2 kilohms  
Dimensions  
430 × 238 × 480 mm  
including projecting parts and  
controls  
FRONT L/R,  
CENTER,  
SURROUND L/R,  
SURROUND BACK  
L/R, SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 220 ohms  
Mass (Approx.)  
28.5 kg  
Supplied accessories  
AC power coad (1)  
Easy Setup Guide (1)  
EQUALIZER  
Gain levels  
±10 dB, 1 dB step  
Remote commander RM-LJ312 (1)  
Operating Instructions for RM-LJ312 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
S-video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 2.  
COMPONENT VIDEO:Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
P /C /B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
B
B
ohms  
P /C /R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75  
R
R
ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
i.LINK section  
Pin  
4 pins  
Transmission speed  
S200 (Maximum data  
transmission speed 200  
Mbps)  
Transmission protocol A/M transmission protocol  
Format (input)  
Super Audio CD* (DSD  
PLAIN)  
2 channel linear PCM (IEC-  
60958-3)  
Sampling frequency: 44.1  
kHz  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
DISPLAY wd (23)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
USER PRESET ws (42)  
VIDEO 5 INPUT jacks wl (12)  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
A.F.D. 7 (26, 27, 29)  
BASS ej (35)  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
DECODE PRIORITY wf (37)  
Digital Cinema Sound indicator  
5
2CH 6 (26)  
?/1 (power) 1  
DIMMER qh  
DIRECT wg (29)  
DIRECT indicator 2  
DISPLAY wd (23)  
Display 3 (23)  
ENTER wa (31, 44)  
Input indicators qf  
INPUT MODE qs (32)  
INPUT SELECTOR qa (22, 32,  
IR receptor qg  
MAIN MENU ed (18, 23, 31, 32,  
MASTER VOLUME q; (22)  
MENU ea (18, 23, 31, 32, 33, 34,  
MOVIE 8 (27)  
MULTI CH IN 1/2 wh (23)  
MULTICHANNEL DECODING  
indicator qd  
MUSIC 9 (28, 33)  
NIGHT MODE qk  
ON SCREEN ql  
PHONES jack eh  
REC OUT SELECTOR +/– wk  
SB DEC indicator 4  
SLEEP qj  
SPEAKERS FRONT switch ef  
SPEAKERS SURROUND switch  
es (45)  
SURR BACK DECODING wj  
TEST TONE w;  
TREBLE eg (35)  
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Index  
on a video tape 47  
on an audio tape or MD 46  
A
Adjusting  
CUSTOMIZE parameters  
36  
S
EQUALIZER parameter 34  
LEVEL parameter 33, 40,  
41  
Selecting  
component 22  
front speaker system 45  
sound field 2728  
SPEAKER SET UP param-  
eters 18, 38  
Sleep Timer 44  
Sound field  
customizing 32  
speaker volume 21  
SURR SET UP parameters  
32  
pre-programmed 2728  
resetting 33  
selecting 2728  
SPEAKER SET UP menu 18,  
38  
C
Changing  
display 23  
Speakers  
effect level 32  
adjusting speaker volume  
21  
connection 13  
Clearing receiver’s memory 17  
CONTROL A1 II 48  
Crossover frequency 39  
CUSTOMIZE menu 36  
impedance 13, 14  
placement 13  
Supplied accessories 54  
SURR SET UP menu 32, 40  
D
Digital Cinema Sound 27  
Dubbing. See Recording  
T
Test tone 21  
E
Editing. See Recording  
Effect level 32  
EQUALIZER menu 34  
I
Indexing. See Naming  
L
Labeling. See Naming  
LEVEL menu 40, 41  
N
Naming 44  
R
Recording  
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