2-580-805-13(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DA2100ES
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual is for model
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 49–59.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
TV/SAT
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
L
L
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
DVD
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO
L
2
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
IN
L
L
L
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
SURR
BACK
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Settings
1: Check how to hookup your
1a: Connecting components with
2: Connecting the antennas...................14
5: Setting up the speakers .....................18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
Assigning the component video
Customizing sound fields ..................... 37
Amplifier Operation
receiver........................................... 45
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 45
Recording ............................................. 46
Listening to FM/AM radio....................24
Operations Using the Remote
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............29
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................31
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................33
— SURR BACK DECODING
Remote button description.................... 49
Selecting the command mode of the
Programming the remote ...................... 54
Learning the commands of your
components..................................... 57
Performing several commands in
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.................................... 61
Specifications ....................................... 64
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 66
Index..................................................... 67
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected
DVD player
Page
a)
With digital audio output
7–8
b)
With multi channel audio output
10–11
7–8
c)
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-Video or composite video input only
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
d)
8 or 11
13
a)
7–8
7–8
c)
a)
9
b)
With multi channel audio output
10
12
c)
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable
a)
9
c)
12
12
10
13
Multi channel decoder
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc.
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
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 H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
F Coaxial digital cord
White (L)
Red (R)
G Monaural audio cord
Black
B Audio/video cord
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
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.
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Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
F
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
E
A
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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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
R
B
R
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
TV monitor
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
S
S
PR/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
PR/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
+
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
C
D
H
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
DVD player
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals 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.
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
DIGITAL
L
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
R
E
E
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
E
F
A
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINE
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
COAXIAL
L
R
Super Audio CD/
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an
unused input
See “Assigning the audio input” (page 35).
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT
or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals
if you make only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals,
make digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks
(SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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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 receiver’s MULTI CH IN 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 (A–H), see page 6.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
MULTI CH IN
A
A
A
G
G
L
CENTER
R
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tips
• This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the
Dolby Digital and DTS.
• Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the
component.
Notes
• When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers
and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
• DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminal.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
B
B
R
R
to enjoy higher quality video.
DVD player
TV monitor
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
S
VIDEO
S
P
P
Y
PR/CR/R–Y
P
B/CB/B–Y
Y
C
D
H
C
D
H
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals 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.
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
OUT
IN
A
A
A
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
MD/Tape deck
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 23). You can also display the SP SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menu
settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote. For details on the
required cords (A–H), see page 6.
VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TV monitor
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
INPUT
VIDEO
L
INPUT
VIDEO
S
R
B
B
C
D
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
/B-Y
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
PR/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
To the VIDEO
3 INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
B D
B
B
D
D
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
R
Camcorder or
video game
VCR
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
Y
TV/SAT
IN
PB/CB
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
/B-Y
OUT
MD/
TAPE
IN
AM
PR/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MD/
TAPE
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
R
DVD
IN
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
SIGNAL GND
SA-CD/
CD
L
L
L
L
IN
–
COAXIAL
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
R
R
R
R
R
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
WOOFER
SPE
PHONO SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker 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
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 33).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see
“When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 20).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
Black
Surround speaker
(Right)
Surrond speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
E
e E
e E
e E
e
A
A
A
A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
FRONT A
Y
PB/CB
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
R
R
L
L
/B-Y
OUT
+
–
–
+
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
FRONT B
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
R
IR
IR
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
OUT
TRIGGER
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
OUT
R
L
L
–
+
–
–
+
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
CENTER
SURROUND BACK (2ND ZONE)
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
OUT
WOOFER
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
A
A
A
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
e E
e E
e
Center speaker
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page 46).
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.
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Tip
To connect certain speakers to another power
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is
output from both the SPEAKER jacks and the PRE
OUT jacks (front speakers only).
4: Connecting the AC
power cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC
power cord to a wall outlet.
Speaker impedance
(Front speakers only)
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 “8Ω”. Use the screwdriver to set
the impedance selector to the correct position.
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.)
AC power cord
AC IN terminal
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
“4Ω” if you connect even one speaker with
nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
FRONT A
R
R
L
L
–
–
+
FRONT B
AKERS
Note
SURROUND
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
R
L
L
–
–
+
R
URROUND BACK (2ND ZONE)
AC OUTLET
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’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.
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Performing initial setup
operations
5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SP SET UP menu to set the size,
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
SP SET UP
”.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
3
Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH ENTER” flashes in the display.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
3
Press ENTER.
Note
“MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the
display for a while, then “MEMORY
CLEARED” appears.
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• MASTER VOLUME.
4
5
Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
• All settings in the SP SET UP, LEVEL,
EQUALIZER, CUSTOMIZE, TUNER
and CIS menus.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All preset stations.
Speaker setup parameters
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
The initial settings are underlined.
x EASY SETUP XXX (Speaker easy setup)
• YES
If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select “YES”. You can select a
pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied
“Easy Setup Guide”).
• NO
If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NO”.
x SP PATTERN X–X
(Speaker setup pattern)
When “EASY SETUP” is set to “YES”, select
the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ to select the
speaker setup pattern and press MEMORY/
ENTER to enter the selection. Check your
speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup
Guide”.
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x SUB WOOFER XXX
(Sub woofer selection)
• NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
• YES
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.
b)
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
x SURR SP XXXXX
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this
setting. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
(Surround speakers size)
• 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”.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
• SMALL
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
x FRONT SP XXXXX
(Front speakers size)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If you did not connect surround speakers,
c)
select “NO”.
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”).
x SB SP XXXXXX
(Surround back speakers selection)
When the surround speakers size parameter is
set to “NO”, the surround back speakers
selection parameter is also automatically set to
“NO” (unless previously set to “ZONE-2”).
• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
x CTR SP XXXXX
(Center speaker size)
• LARGE
• SINGLE
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”.
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”.
• SMALL
• ZONE-2
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
If you want to assign both your surround back
speakers to another room or zone, select
“ZONE-2”. For details, see “Using the
surround back speakers for the 2nd zone” on
page 48.
a)
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
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Tips
When placing two surround back speakers
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
(The angle E should be the same)
a) NORMAL
B
b) PHANTOM
c) 3 STEREO
A
A
30˚ 30˚
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether 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.
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
E
E
D
E
D
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is 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
“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 BASS parameter in the
EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 38.
x CTR DIST. XX ft.
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 5 feet closer to your
listening position (B).
x SURR DIST. XX ft.
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 ft.
x FRONT DIST. XX ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to your
listening position (C).
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 3 to 23
feet in 1 foot steps.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
x SB DIST. XX ft.
(Surround back speaker distance)
When placing only one surround back speaker
Initial setting: 10 ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to
your listening position (D).
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
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.
C
C
D
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Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer
than the front speakers.
6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
— TEST TONE
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back
speakers cannot be set further away from the listening
position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 15 feet closer.
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3–6
feet 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!
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE XXXXXX” appears in the
display and the test tone is output from each
speaker in sequence.
Front left (L) t Center (C) t Front right
(R) t Surround right (SR) t Surround
back right (SBR)* t Surround back left
(SBL)* t Surround left (SL) t Sub
woofer (SW)
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left (SBL) and surround back
right (SBR) speakers when the surround
back speakers selection parameter is set to
“DUAL”.
– surround back (SB) speaker when the
surround back speakers selection parameter
is set to “SINGLE”.
3
4
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,
see page 37.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.
Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
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Note
Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone
is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu
automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
To output the test tone only from
a specific speaker
Set “TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu to
“FIX” (page 37). The test tone is output only
from the selected speaker.
You can output the test tone or sound source
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their
balance and level.
Set “MENU EXP.” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
to “ON” (page 39). Then select the two speakers
you want to adjust using “PHASE NOISE” or
“PHASE AUDIO” in the LEVEL menu
(page 42).
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To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
output is automatically canceled and “SP.A”
and “SP.B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can
select only the following sound fields
(page 32).
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
To select the
Display/light up
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
VCR
VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
– HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
– HP THEATER (HEADPHONE
THEATER)
DVD player
DVD
Satellite tuner
MD or tape deck
TV/SAT
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
Super Audio CD or CD
player
Built-in tuner (FM/AM)
Turntable
TUNER FM/AM
PHONO
2
3
Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s
video input to match the component you selected.
Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume before you turn off the
receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
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Listening to multi channel
sound
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
— MULTI CH IN
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD.
When the MULTI CH IN function is selected,
the equalizer cannot be used.
Tip
The tuning scale is:
FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz *
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 65).
Press MULTI CH IN to select “MULTI CH
IN”.
Automatic tuning
To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press
MULTI CH IN until the “MULTI CH IN”
indicators in the display turn off.
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
When MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING indicator lights up
The last received station is tuned in.
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
channel sources. However, this indicator does
not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode.
2
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO
flashes in the display, select monoural audio so
that the sound will be less distorted.
1 Press MAIN MENU to select
“
TUNER
”.
2 Turn MENU to select “FM MODE”.
3 Turn –/+ to select “MONO”.
The FM reception switches to monaural.
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Direct tuning
Presetting radio stations
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
1
2
Move the easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select TUNER.
Press PUSH repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
Presetting radio stations
1
FM or AM band.
3
4
Press D.TUNING.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
The last received station is tuned in.
2
3
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 24) or Direct Tuning (page 25).
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
4
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station number as follows:
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
tC0y...yC2yC1T
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric button to select a preset number.
5
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
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Tuning to preset stations
Changing the display
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
Changing the information in
the display
The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change cyclically as follows.
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
*
Index name of the input t Selected input t
tC0y...yC2yC1T
When the tuner is selected
*
Using the remote
Preset station name t Frequency t Sound
field currently applied t Volume level
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 44). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
1 Move the easy scroll key (PUSH) to select
TUNER.
2 Press PUSH repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
3 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
To select the preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
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About the indications in the display
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
MULTI CH IN
A.DIRECT
EQ D.RANGE
;
;
DIGITAL EX
PRO LOGIC IIx 96/24 NEO:6
DTS-ES
SP.A SP.B
SLEEP
OPT COAX MONO
D.ASSIGN STEREO
MEMORY
SW LFE
L
C
S
R
SL
SR
qh
qg
qf
qd
qs
SBL SB SBR
qj
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
H DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
24 bit signals.
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED”
(page 36).
C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
I OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is
set to “OPT FIXED” (page 36).
D MULTI CH IN: Lights up when
“MULTI CH IN” is selected.
E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE
is set to “COAX FIXED” (page 36).
compression is activated (page 42).
G ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when Dolby Digital signals are input.
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby
Digital EX signals are input.
K Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 24–26 for tuner operations.
L D.ASSIGN: Lights up when the digital assign
Note
function is used for the selected input.
When playing a Dolby Digital EX format disc, be
sure that you have made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG
FIXED” (page 36).
M NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated. However,
this indicator does not light up if both the
center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.
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N ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated. However, these
indicators do not light up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function
for DTS format signals and for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
O A.DIRECT: Lights up when “ANALOG
DIRECT” is selected.
P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Q 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 receiver 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)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
Enjoying Surround Sound
You can switch the audio of the selected input to
the two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources.
Using only the front
speakers
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers only. There is
no sound from the sub woofer.
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog
audio.
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
2
Press DIRECT to select “ANALOG
DIRECT”.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
The analog audio is output.
To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function,
press DIRECT until the “A.DIRECT” indicator
in the display turns off.
Press 2CH.
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the A.F.D. AUTO mode.
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Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
In this mode, the receiver 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, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
As encoded
(A.F.D. AUTO)
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
PRO LOGIC
(PRO LOGIC)
Dolby Pro Logic
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
(PLII MOVIE)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUSIC)
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GAME)
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx
(PLIIX MOVIE)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 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.
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MUSIC)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GAME)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CINEMA)
DTS Neo:6
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUSIC)
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
MULTI STEREO
(MULTI STEREO)
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MOVIE (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.
x PLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
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x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
x PLIIX MOVIE (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or
Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLIIX MUSIC (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
surround speakers.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
x PLIIX GAME (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals
panned to the surround speakers.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
Display
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for
DTS format signals and for signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS
CINEMA ST. EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS
CINEMA ST. EX B
CINEMA ST. EX C
V. M. DIMENSION
x NEO6 CINEMA (Neo:6 Cinema)
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUSIC (Neo:6 Music)
V. MULTI DIMENSION
DCS
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
x MULTI STEREO (Multi stereo)
Output the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers.
However, sound may not output from certain speakers
depending on the speaker settings.
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
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.
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.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
output to the sub woofer. However, the low
frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6
CINEMA” or “NEO6 MUSIC” when all
speakers are set to “LARGE”.
x CINEMA ST. EX A
(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.
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x CINEMA ST. EX B
(CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Selecting a sound field for
music
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
x CINEMA ST. EX C
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
Sound field
HALL
Display
HALL
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
LIVE CONCERT
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
x HALL
x V. MULTI DIMENSION DCS
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
x JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
x LIVE CONCERT
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.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are
connected
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
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.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the
equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN
jacks.
x HP THEATER (HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS
Notes
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
• 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.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
“HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH
or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a
sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC
button.
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To turn off the surround effect
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press
A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
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.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
–
–
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround encoded
programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
–
Notes
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• 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 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”.
decoding mode” on page 34.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
(page 39).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected except for Dolby Pro
Logic IIx mode (page 30).
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
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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 “SB DEC 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 conforms to Dolby Digital EX
—
e)
5.1
c)
e)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
d)
e)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
b)
Dolby Digital EX
7.1
7.1
7.1
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Matrix decoder
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
When you select “SB DEC ON”
a)
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when
the output channel is 7.1.
Input stream
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
Output channel
Applied surround back decoder
e)
6.1
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
b)
e)
6.1
e)
6.1
c)
e)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
6.1
d)
e)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
6.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
b)
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
When you select “SB DEC OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c)
d)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
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.
When two surround back speakers are connected and the surround back speaker selection parameter in the SP SET
UP menu is set to “DUAL”, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
e)
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 the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB DEC ON”.
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Selectable audio inputs for each
input
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
VIDEO 3 OPTICAL
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3
DVD COAXIAL
Assigning the audio input
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD
TV/SAT OPTICAL
You can assign a digital audio input for another
input. This function is convenient in the
following example.
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
MD/TAPE OPTICAL
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD COAXIAL, SA-CD/CD OPTICAL
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, SA-CD
When you have two DVD players and no
digital audio input jack is available for the
second DVD player.
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD
COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can
connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT
OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video
output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and
VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver.
Then, assign the DVD COAXIAL’s digital
audio input to DVD (DVD–DVD) and the
TV/SAT OPTICAL’s digital audio input to
VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT–VIDEO 2).
Notes
• You cannot assign several audio inputs to the same
input.
• You cannot use the audio input for the original input
when it is assigned to another input.
• When you assign the audio input, the INPUT MODE
setting may change automatically (page 36).
• You cannot assign for TUNER and PHONO.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOMIZE ”.
“
Turn MENU to select “DIGITAL
ASSIGN”.
3
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Turn MENU to select the digital audio
input you want to assign.
5
assign the digital audio input jack
selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each
audio input. For details, see “Selectable
audio inputs for each input” on page 35.
Tip
When assigning the SA-CD/CD digital audio input,
only “SA-CD” appears in the display.
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Assigning the component
video input
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ASSIGN
Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
— INPUT MODE
You can assign a component video input for
another visual input.
You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOMIZE ”.
“
1
2
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
Turn MENU to select “COMPO V.
ASSIGN”.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
3
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Turn MENU to select the component
video input you want to assign.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
5
jacks selected in step 4.
• AUTO 2CH
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. If there
are no digital signals, analog is selected.
• COAX FIXED
The input you can assign varies for each
component video input. For details, see
“Selectable component video inputs for
each input” on page 36.
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT FIXED
Selectable component video
inputs for each input
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG FIXED
DVD
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD
TV/SAT
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT
Note
Notes
You cannot assign a visual input to more than one
component video input.
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field
cannot be used.
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is
assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN
function (page 35).
• Some of the audio input modes may be dimmed
depending on the input. This means that the selected
input is unavailable.
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L
R
x
BALANCE L/R XX
(Front speaker balance)
Customizing sound fields
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L
(+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in
17 steps.
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
x CENTER XXX dB
(Center speaker level)
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.
x SURR L XXX dB
(Surround speaker (Left) level)
x SURR R XXX dB
(Surround speaker (Right) level)
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
x SB XXX dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields except for effect level parameter. The
effect level parameter settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
x SB LEFT XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (Left) level)**
x SB RIGHT XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (Right) level)**
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
x SW XXX dB
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
“
LEVEL
”.
x MULTI SW XXX dB
(Multi Channel sub woofer level)
Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
Initial setting: 0 dB
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub
necessary when connecting a DVD player to the
MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD
players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
* Only when the surround back speakers selection
parameter is set to “SINGLE” in the SET UP menu
(page 19).
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
**Only when the surround back speakers selection
parameter is set to “DUAL” in the SP SET UP
menu (page 19).
LEVEL menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x EFFECT XXX (Effect level)
x TEST TONE (Test tone)
Initial setting: STD
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
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.
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Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
Adjusting the equalizer
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speakers using the
EQUALIZER menu. These settings are applied
to all sound fields and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
While holding down 2CH, press
?/1.
“S.F. INITIALIZE” appears in the display
and all sound fields are reset to the initial
setting.
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
EQUALIZER
”.
Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu
parameters” below.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQUALIZER menu parameters
x EQUALIZER XXX (Equalizer on/off)
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREBLE XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
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x SB DEC XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
Advanced settings
You can also use “SB DEC XXXX” to set the surround
back decoding mode (page 33).
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
For details on each decoding mode, see page 34.
• OFF
• AUTO
• ON
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
CUSTOMIZE ”.
This parameter is valid only when A.F.D. mode is
selected except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode
(page 30).
“
Turn MENU to select the parameter you
want to adjust.
x SF LINK XXX
(Sound field link)
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
• ON
Let you apply the last selected sound field to an input
whenever it is selected. For example, if you select
HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a
different input and return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
3
4
Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
• OFF
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
Sound field link is not activated.
The initial setting is underlined.
x A/V SYNC XXX
(Time alignment)
x MENU EXP. XXX (Menu expanding)
Initial setting: 0 (0 ms)
• ON
Let you delay the output of audio to adjust the gap
between video and audio. You can adjust from 0 (0 ms)
to 200 (200 ms) in 10 ms steps.
The advanced parameters for the SP SET UP and
LEVEL menus are displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup item, see pages 18, 37 and
the following pages.
x DEC. PRI. XXXX
• OFF
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
The advanced parameters are not displayed
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
DTS 96/24
x
96/24 DEC XXXX
The initial setting is “DEC. PRI. AUTO” for VIDEO 3
and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PRI. PCM” for DVD,
MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
• AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• OFF
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
• PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PRI. PCM”.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only when A.F.D. mode is
selected (page 30). In other sound fields, this
parameter is always set to “OFF”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is valid only when A.F.D. mode
is selected (page 30). When the system is set to other
sound fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48
kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
Note
When set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO” and the sound from
the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PRI.
PCM”.
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x DUAL MONO XXXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Advanced SP SET UP menu
parameters
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
When “MENU EXP.” is set to “ON”, all of the
following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 18 for the SP SET UP menu
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
All SP SET UP menu parameters
• MAIN
EASY SET UP
SP PATTERN
Sound of the main language will be output.
• SUB
a)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
SUB WOOFER
a)
FRONT SP
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
a)
CTR SP
a)
SURR SP
x OSD H.POSI XX
(OSD horizontal position)
a)
SB SP
FRONT DIST. XX ft.
CTR DIST. XX ft.
SURR DIST. XX ft.
SB DIST. XX ft.
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.
x OSD V.POSI XX
(OSD vertical position)
b)
DISTANCE UNIT
b)
POSI
Initial setting: 4
b)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
CROSS > XXX Hz
a)
Adjustable only when “EASY SET UP” is set to
“NO”.
x COMPO V. ASSIGN
(Component video input assignment)
b)
Adjustable only when “MENU EXP.” is set to
“ON”.
Lets you assign the component video input to another
visual input. For details, see “Assigning the component
x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
x DIGITAL ASSIGN
(Digital audio input assignment)
• feet
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input.
For details, see “Assigning the audio input” on
page 35.
The distance is displayed in feet.
• meter
The distance is displayed in meters.
x DIMMER
(Brightness of the display)
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps.
• 0 (0%)
• 40 (40%)
• 70 (70%)
x NAME XXXX XXXX
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 44.
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x POSI XXXX/XXXX
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/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31).
120˚
100˚
A
A
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers
are located high above the listening position, even if
they are to the immediate left and right.
B
B
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/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the
speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
D
D
C
60
C
30
• SIDE/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
• SIDE/HIGH
x CROSS. XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LOW
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers
set to “SMALL” in the SP SET UP menu. You can
adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 10 Hz steps
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.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.
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D.RANGE
x
COMP. XXX
(Dynamic range compressor)
Advanced LEVEL menu
parameters
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
When “MENU EXP.” is set to “ON”, all of the
following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 37 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
All LEVEL menu parameters
• MAX
T. TONE
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
a)
PHASE NOISE
Tip
a)
PHASE AUDIO
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
Therefore, “STD” is the standard setting, but it only
enacts light compression. 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.
BALANCE
CENTER XXX dB
SURR L XXX dB
SURR R XXX dB
b)
SB XXX dB
c)
SB LEFT XXX dB
c)
SB RIGHT XXX dB
Note
SW XXX dB
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
MULTI SW XXX dB
a)
D.RANGE
COMP. XXX
EFFECT XXX
a)
Adjustable only when “MENU EXP.” is set to
“ON”.
b)
When surround back speaker is set to “SINGLE” or
“YES” (page 19).
c)
When surround back speaker is set to “DUAL”
(page 19).
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two
adjacent speaker.
x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the source sound (instead of the test
tone) sequentially from two adjacent speaker.
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x 12V TRIG (12 V trigger)
Lets you turn on or off the external equipment by
outputting 12V trigger when the receiver is turned on
or off. For example, you can automatically unroll your
video screen when you turn on the receiver.
• OFF
Custom install mode
This receiver features the custom install modes
described below. Depending on how you intend
to use these features, use of these modes may
require additional equipment (available
separately) or modification of your listening
environment. Please consult the retailer where
you purchased this receiver for more
information.
Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when
the main receiver is turned on.
• CTRL
Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers
manually by the CIS command of the IR remote or
RS232C control.
• ZONE
1
2
Press MAIN MENU to select
CIS ”.
main receiver is turned on.
“
• INPUT
For details, see “CIS menu parameters”
below.
Lets you turn on output of 12V triggers when the
main receiver is turned on, depending on the setting
of each input. See “To set the 12V trigger setting for
each input”.
3
4
Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
To set the 12V trigger setting for
each input
CIS menu parameters
The initial setting is “ON” for VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD, and TV/SAT, and
“OFF” for other inputs. To set this setting, you
can use only the controls on the front panel.
Initial settings are underlined.
x ZONE-2 (2nd zone source)
Lets you select the source signals (analog audio
signals) you want to output in the 2nd zone (audio
inputs except PHONO). When you select “SOURCE”,
the signals of the current input is output.
1 Select “INPUT” in “12V TRIG”.
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
3 Turn MENU to select the input.
Tips
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE
jacks. No signal is output from components
connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND
ZONE jacks even when MULTI CH IN function is
used. The 2 channel analog audio signals of the
current input is output.
4 Turn –/+ to select “ON” to activate 12V
trigger or select “OFF” to disactivate.
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
x INST. MODE (RS232C control)
• ON
The receiver can receive commands from the
RS232C port even when the power is off (standby
mode).
• OFF
The receiver does not receive commands from the
RS232C port when the power is off (standby mode).
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To create an index name
1
Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.
Other Operations
Turn –/+ to select a character, then turn
MENU to move the cursor to the next
position.
Naming preset stations
and inputs
Tips
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s
display.
• 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.
To index a preset station
• If you made a mistake, rotate MENU until the
character you want to change flashes, then rotate
–/+ to select the correct character.
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner
(“FM” or “AM”).
2
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
2
3
Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.
The entered name is registered.
Tune in the preset station you want to
create an index name for (page 26).
4
Turn MAIN MENU to select
“
TUNER
”.
5
6
Turn MENU to select “NAME IN”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name” page 44.
To index an input
1
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select an
input you want to create an index name
for.
2
Turn MAIN MENU to select
“
CUSTOMIZE
”.
3
4
Turn MENU to select “NAME IN?”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name” page 44.
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Changing the command
mode of the receiver
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time. Use the remote for the
operation.
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.
1
2
Press ALT to light up the button.
1
2
Turn off the receiver.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
power is on.
Hold down INPUT MODE and press ?/1
to turn on the receiver.
Each time you 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
“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.
Each time you repeat the procedure above,
the display changes as follows:
C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
Tip
The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Tip
Notes
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 50), then
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.
• The initial setting for the command mode of the
supplied remote is “AV2”.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the remote
is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the
receiver.
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Selecting the speaker
system
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you have
connected all components properly.
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
system you want to use.
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
help.
The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
the “SP.A” and “SP.B” indicators in the display
turn off.
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.
The speaker system
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
• SP.A
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals.
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
• SP.B
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals.
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
• SP.A and SP.B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals
(parallel connection).
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• 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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Recording on a video tape
Listening to the sound in
another zone
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
using the receiver. You can also add audio from
a variety of audio sources when editing a video
tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR
or DVD player if you need help.
There are 2 ways to listen to the sound in another
zone. You can
– hook up the 2ND ZONE jacks to a stereo
amplifier in another zone.
1
2
Select the program source to be
recorded.
– assign your surround back speakers to another
zone.
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
Using the 2ND ZONE jacks
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
Y
PB/CB
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
/B-Y
Tip
PR/CR
/R-Y
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
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.
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
ASSIGNABLE
L
L
L
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
R
R
IR
OUT
IR
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
TRIGGER
TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
IR REMOTE
RS232C
+
OUT
L
L
L
–
CENTER
L
4Ω
8Ω
R
R
R
R
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
OUT
TAPE
MULTI CH IN
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1
AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
2ND ZONE
want to output to a stereo amplifier in another
room or zone.
Press ?/1 on the remote while “2ND” appears
in the remote display to turn on 2nd zone.
For details, refer steps 1 to 3 of “Using the
surround back speakers for the 2nd zone” on
page 48.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is
being used. The analog audio signals of the current or
previously used input are output.
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“<< CIS >>”.
Turn MENU until “ZONE-2 XXXXXX”
appears.
• 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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Turn –/+ to select the 2nd zone audio
source you want.
speakers for the 2nd zone
Each time you turn the button, the audio
source changes cyclically as follows:
Make sure that the surround back speakers
selection parameter is set to “ZONE-2”
(page 19).
*1
SOURCE t MD/TAPE t SA-CD/
*2
CD t TUNER
*1
The audio signals of the current input is output.
The audio signals of the last selected TUNER
Use the remote for the following operation.
*2
1
2
Hold down RM SET UP and press ?/1.
function (AM/FM) is output.
3
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select “2ND”.
4
Turn on the stereo amplifier in another
room or zone, then adjust the volume
level with the VOLUME control.
3
4
Press PUSH.
Tips
“2ND” appears in the remote display.
• Even when this receiver is turned off, the receiver in
the 2nd zone remains turned on. To turn off all
receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the remote at
the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select the analog signals you want to
output (e.g. TUNER).
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE
OUT jacks. No signals are output from components
connected to only the digital input jacks.
5
Press PUSH.
Your selection (e.g. ZONE-2 TUNER)
apppears in the display.
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND
ZONE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is
selected. The analog audio signals of the current
input are output.
6
Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the
volume of your speakers in the 2nd
zone.
Tips
• Press ?/1 on the remote while “2ND” appears in the
remote display to turn off 2nd zone.
• To turn off the receiver, make sure that you select
“MAIN” in step 2 above. “2ND” disappears from the
remote display. Then, press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2nd zone connections
Main receiver
Audio/video components
• You can use MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound.
STR-DA2100ES
2ND
ZONE
OUT
2nd zone
Speaker
Speaker
Amplifier/Receiver
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAE001
You can use the remote RM-AAE001 to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
Before you use your
remote
TV ?/1
L
AV ?/1
P
?/1
RM SET UP
wj
wh
1
2
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
Inserting batteries into the
remote
3
4
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
DUAL
MUSIC
SB
sensor
on the receiver.
wg
wf
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
TEST
TONE
DIRECT
MONO DECODING
5
6
SWAP/
ANGLE
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
AUDIO
9
wd
SUBTITLE ENTER
.
>
6
7
0/10
>10/11
12
ws
wa
w;
ql
SHIFT D.TUNING
DISC
ALT
-
m
M
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
X
x
H
*
8
9
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MUTING
AV MENU
qk
MASTER
VOL
F
f
Tip
0
G
g
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
*
qj
ENTER
O
DISPLAY
TV VOL
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
MAIN
MENU
Notes
TV CH
VIDEO
qh
qg
qf
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
*
WIDE ON SCREEN
qa
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
*
qs
qd
* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL
+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the receiver and other
audio/video components.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Display 3 Remote
Shows the selected
input, macro list and
command mode of the
remote.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
A.F.D. 5 Receiver
Selects the decoding
mode for audio sound.
DISPLAY TV/VCR/
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.
ALT wa
Remote
When ALT button lights
up, it changes remote key
function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
q;
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
Receiver/
CD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX/
Satellite tuner
ANT 7
VCR/
Selects output signal
Satellite tuner from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.
AUDIO
5
TV/VCR/
DVD player/ Multiplex, Bilingual or
Satellite
tuner/Blu-ray
disc recorder/
Hard disc
Changes the sound to
Multi channel TV Sound.
D.TUNING Receiver
Enters direct tuning
mode.
7
DUAL
Receiver
Selects the language
you want during
digital broadcast.
MONO 5
recorder/PSX
AV
VCR/
Displays menu.
Easy scroll Remote
key (PUSH)
4
Move to select the
input and press to
enter the selection.
The components are
factory assigned to the
inputs as shown on
page 53.
MENU q; Satellite
tuner/
DVD player
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
/
recorder/PSX
ENTER q; Receiver/
Enters the selection.
AV ?/1
wh
TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and video
components on or off.
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
ENTER ws TV/VCR/
After selecting a
Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
DAT deck/
Satellite
tuner/Blu-ray
disc recorder/
Hard disc
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
recorder/PSX
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
CLEAR
7
DVD player/ Clears a mistake when
CD player/ you press the incorrect
Blu-ray disc/ numeric buttons or
PSX/ returns to continuous
Satellite tuner playback etc.
DIRECT Receiver
5
Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
DISC w; CD player/
Selects a disc directly
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations Function
Receiver Selects a memory page
JUMP/TIME TV/
Toggles between the
SHIFT 7
5
Satellite tuner/ previous and the
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
Blu-ray disc
recorder
current channels.
CD player/
Shows the time or
SLEEP wj Receiver
Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
VCD player/ displays the playing
DVD player/ time of disc, etc.
MD deck
MAIN
MENU qh
Receiver
Selects the menu of
the receiver.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
6
MASTER
VOL +/– qj
Receiver
Adjusts the master
volume of the
receiver.
SWAP*/
ANGLE 5
TV
Swaps the small and
large picture.
MOVIE 5 Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
DVD player/ Selects viewing angle
Blu-ray disc or changes the angles.
recorder
MUSIC wg Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
SYSTEM
STANDBY TV/VCR/
(Press AV
Receiver/
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
Satellite tuner/ video components.
?/1 wh and CD player/
?/1wj at the VCD player/
same time) LD player/
DVD player/
MUTING
qk
Receiver
Receiver
Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
ON
SCREEN qf
Displays the menus of
the receiver on the TV
screen.
MD deck/
DAT deck
PRESET/
CH/
Receiver
Selects preset
stations.
TEST TONE Receiver
5
Outputs test tone.
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/
wd
Selects preset
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
Satellite tuner/ channels.
GUIDE q; Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
disc recorder
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
CD player/
VCD player/ disc changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck/
LD player
Skips discs (multi-
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
RETURN/
VCD player/ Returns to the
EXIT q;
LD player/
previous menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP Remote
To set up the remote.
2
SB
Receiver
Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
DECODING
wf
SEARCH
MODE w;
DVD player
Selects searching
mode. Press to select
the unit for search
(track, index, etc.)
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Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
TV CH +/– TV
qs
Selects preset TV
channels.
./> VCR/
6 CD player/
Skips tracks.
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
TV/VIDEO TV
qg
Selects input signal:
TV input or video
input.
TV VOL
TV
Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
+/– qa
TV ?/1 1 TV
Turns the TV on or off.
WIDE qd TV
Selects the wide picture
mode.
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
1-9 5 and Receiver
0/10 6
Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuning topreset stations
and with D.TUNING
for direct tuning.
m/M CD player/
Searches tracks in the
7
VCD player/ forward or backward
DVD player/ direction.
LD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
CD player/
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Selects track numbers.
recorder/PSX
VCR/
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV/VCR/
Selects channel
Satellite tuner/ numbers.
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
H 8
VCR/
Starts playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
recorder/PSX
2CH 5
Receiver
Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
>10/11 6 CD player/
Selects track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck/
TV/VCR/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX/
Satellite tuner
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
X 9
VCR/
CD player/
Pauses playback or
record. (Also start
VCD player/ recording with
components in record
DVD player/ standby.)
MD deck/
LD player/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
-/-- w;
TV/Blu-ray
disc recorder/ entry mode, either one
Hard disc
recorder/PSX/
Satellite tuner
Selects the channel
or two digit.
recorder/PSX
?/1 wj
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or
off.
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Selecting the input, macro list
and command mode of the
remote
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
x ql
VCR/
Stops playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to select the
input and press to enter the selection. The
components are factory assigned to the inputs as
shown below.
Display
Function
VIDEO 1
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
V/v q;
Receiver
Receiver
Selects a menu item.
B/b q;
Adjusts or changes the
setting.
DVD
To watch DVD.
TV/SAT
To watch TV programs or
satellite tuner.
V/v/B/b
q;
VCR/
Selects a menu item.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
TAPE
To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT
To listen to minidisc or DAT
deck.
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
To listen to minidisc or audio
tape.
O q;
VCD player/ Returns to the previous
To listen to Super Audio CD
or compact disc.
LD player/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX/
Satellite tuner
menu or exits the menu.
TUNER
PHONO
MULTI
To listen to radio programs.
To listen to turntable.
To listen and watch
components connected to the
MULTI CH IN jacks on the
receiver.
M1, M2*
(Macro List)
* For details, see page 59.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• When you select the input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, DVD, TV/SAT), the input mode of the TV
might not switch to the corresponding input mode
that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO
button to switch the input mode of the TV.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
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Selecting the command
mode of the remote
Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.
Set the remote command mode using the RM
SET UP button and Easy scroll key (PUSH).
Use a suitable tool to press the RM SET UP
button.
Selecting the command mode
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
use the remote to operate the receiver. The initial
setting is AV2. To change the command mode
of the receiver, see page 63.
1
Hold down RM SET UP and press
AV ?/1.
The indicator lights up and “IR SET”
appears in the display.
1
2
Hold down RM SET UP and press ?/1.
2
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select the input (including TV ?/1) for
the component you want to control.
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select “MAIN”.
3
4
Press PUSH.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, select SA-CD.
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select “AV1” or “AV2”.
3
4
Press PUSH.
5
Press PUSH.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
The indicator lights up once (twice for
AV2), then the command mode switches.
You will be able to see your selection (AV1
or AV2) in the display.
To reset the remote to factory
settings
See the tables on pages 55–57 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Note
For details on “Changing the command mode of the
receiver”, see page 45.
5
6
Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to control other
components.
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To cancel programming
The numeric codes
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
the codes, try using other codes.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
Notes
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
To control a CD player
Maker
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
SONY
DENON
JVC
To clear the memory of the
remote
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do
the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
112, 113, 114
115
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
116
PIONEER
TECHNICS
117
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
115, 118, 119
To control a DAT deck
Maker
Code(s)
203
SONY
PIONEER
219
To control an MD deck
Maker
Code(s)
301
SONY
DENON
JVC
302
303
KENWOOD
304
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To control a tape deck
To control a DVD player
Maker
Code(s)
201, 202
204, 205
206, 207, 208, 209
210
Maker
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
406, 408
407
SONY
SONY
DENON
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TOSHIBA
DENON
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
409
216
404
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
405
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
To control a TV
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
501, 502
AIWA
539
To control an LD player
DAEWOO
FISHER
GOLDSTAR
504, 505, 506, 515, 544
508
Maker
Code(s)
601, 602, 603
606
SONY
503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
544, 556
PIONEER
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
511, 533, 534
513, 514, 515, 544, 557
521, 522
To control a video CD player
Maker
Code(s)
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
SONY
605
516
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
503, 518, 544
503, 519, 527, 544
503, 520, 544, 554
509, 524, 553
515, 518, 557
509, 525, 526, 551
510, 523, 529, 544
To control a VCR
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
AIWA*
710, 750, 757, 758
740
PIONEER
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
GENERAL ELECTRIC
HITACHI
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
750
503, 515, 531, 532, 534,
544, 556, 557
722, 730
722, 729, 741
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
736
SANYO
508, 545
JVC
SHARP
535
MAGNAVOX
NEC
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
TELEFUNKEN
ZENITH
530, 537, 547, 549
535, 539, 541, 551
537, 547, 549, 558
542, 543
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
729
PIONEER
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
TOSHIBA
747
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
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To control a satellite tuner or
cable box
Learning the commands of
your components
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I.
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
By using the Learning function, it is possible for
this remote to perform learned commands.
PANASONIC
RCA
818
Setting remote control codes
that are not stored in the remote
805, 819
815, 816, 817
S. ATLANTA
When a remote control code is not one of the
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the
remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
To control a tuner
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
002, 003, 004, 005
1
Hold down RM SET UP and press
TV ?/1.
To control a hard disc recorder
The indicator lights up and “LEARN”
appears in the display.
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
307, 308, 309
2
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select the input (including TV ?/1) for
the component you want to control.
To control a blu-ray disc recorder
Maker
Code(s)
For example, if you are going to learn an
operation for a CD player, select
SA-CD.
SONY
310, 311, 312
To control a PSX
3
4
Press PUSH.
Maker
Code(s)
Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
SONY
313, 314, 315
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then flashes slowly.
5
Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
5–10 cm
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6
Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
To activate the input source after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
To cancel learning
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
mode.
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 6.
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights up twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 6.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button was
previously programmed for another input
selector, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning
function. In some cases, you may not be able to
program even if you have not programmed 80
buttons. The number of buttons you can program for
each input button are shown in the following table.
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do
the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Input
Number of Buttons
you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
DVD
78 keys
78 keys
78 keys
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,
TAPE
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD,
TUNER
To use a command that has been
learned
PHONO, MULTI CH
52 keys
7 keys
TV buttons, (TV ?/1,
TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO
When selecting a learned input, press the learned
button for that input.
button is pressed.
• In step 4, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indicator flashes slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 6, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 6.
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Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession
in step 4, an error has occurred. Start again from
step 1.
Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
To cancel programming
The Macro Play function lets you link several IR
codes in a sequential order as a single command.
The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2).
You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each
macro list.
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Delay each macro step individually. In step 3,
press PUSH within 2 seconds.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then
the remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1
Hold down RM SET UP and press
TV ?/1.
The indicator lights up and “LEARN”
appears in the display.
To clear the programmed IR
codes
2
3
Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select “M1” or “M2”.
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
press PUSH for more than 2 seconds.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator flashes slowly.
4
5
Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
To start macro play
“M1” or “M2”.
Note
Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
6
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program
up to 10 IR codes.
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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.
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (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 receiver heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface
may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
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There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
used to assign the audio input of other input to the
selected input (page 35).
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound no matter which component is
selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
used to assign the audio input of other input to the
selected input (page 35).
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 36). Check that the
INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” for
the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to
“OPT FIXED” for the sources from COAXIAL
input jack.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at
“VOLUME –00dB”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
not set to off (page 46).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Check that “DEC. PRI. XXXX” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO”.
The receiver cannot decode the input signal (e.g.
DTS-CD) when set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
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 receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both channels are
output from the headphones, the front speaker
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• 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 sound from the surround back
speakers.
• 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.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “SB DEC ON”
(page 34).
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There is no sound or only a very low-level
surround back speakers.
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 19).
Outdoor FM antenna
• Make sure the surround back speakers selection
Receiver
ANTENNA
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
AM
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 19).
Ground wire
• There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER
depending on the sound field.
(not supplied)
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• 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.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 25).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
appears in the display.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 36) before recording
from a digital component connected to the analog
MD/TAPE jacks.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack
flashes red.
• When “AUTO 2CH” is selected for INPUT
MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio
signal is input. This depends on the INPUT
MODE function, and is not a malfunction.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36) before
recording from a digital component connected to
the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
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Remote control
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
troubleshooting guide
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
receiver.
on the
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
problem (page 18). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press
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”.) To switch the
command mode of the remote, see “Selecting the
command mode of the remote” on page 54.
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 18
page 38
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the input button.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the
receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Frequency response
PHONO
Specifications
RIAA equalization curve
0.5 dB
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
MULTI CH IN,
10 Hz – 100 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
Sensitivity: 8 mV
Impedance: 50 kiloohms
3)
S/N : 86 dB
4)
(A, 8 mV
)
Amplifier section
MULTI CH IN,
Sensitivity: 500 mV
Power output
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Impedance: 50 kiloohms
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
3)
S/N : 96 dB
4)
(A, 500 mV
)
1)
110 W + 110 W
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
1)
120 W + 120 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
4) Weighted network, input level.
1)
150 W + 150 W
1)
Reference Power Output
Inputs (Digital)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
DVD, SA-CD/CD
(Coaxial)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
FRONT
:
110 W/ch
110 W
2)
CENTER
2)
:
SURR
:
110 W/ch
110 W/ch
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
2)
SURR BACK
:
TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3
(Optical)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
2)
FRONT
:
120 W/ch
120 W
120 W/ch
120 W/ch
2)
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
CENTER
2)
:
SURR
:
2)
Outputs (Analog)
SURR BACK
:
MD/TAPE (OUT),
VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 500 mV
Impedance: 10 kiloohms
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
2)
FRONT
:
150 W/ch
150 W
150 W/ch
150 W/ch
2)
CENTER
2)
:
SUB WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kiloohms
SURR
:
2)
SURR BACK
:
Outputs (Digital)
1) Measured under the following conditions:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
MD/TAPE (Optical)
Sensitivity: –
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Equalizer
Gain levels
10 dB, 0.5 dB step
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FM tuner section
General
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Useable sensitivity
S/N
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna
75 ohms, unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code
Power consumption
310 W
U
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
CA
420 VA
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.5 W (when “INST.
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
MODE” in the CIS menu is
set to “OFF”) (page 43)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
Stereo:
0.3%
0.5%
AC outlets
2 switched, 120 W/1A
MAX
Separation
Frequency response
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 160.5 × 398.5 mm
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 15 5/8
inches) including
projecting parts and
controls
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Mass (Approx.)
14.0 kg (30 lb 14 oz)
Tuning range
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz
5)
5)
Supplied accessories
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
Loop antenna
450 kHz
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
AC power cord (1)
Remote commander RM-AAE001 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
S/N
Harmonic distortion
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
35 dB
40 dB
At 10 kHz:
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
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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 7 (26, 62)
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
MASTER VOLUME –/+ 9 (21,
23, 61)
PRESET TUNING – wa (25)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) wh
(16, 46, 61)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A - I
MEMORY/ENTER 4 (25, 35,
36, 43, 44)
SURR BACK DECODING qj
(33)
A.F.D. qg (30, 33)
MENU wf (18, 37, 38, 44)
MOVIE qf (31, 32, 62)
MULTI CHANNELDECODING
(indicator) 6 (24)
DIRECT q; (29)
TUNING – ql (24)
DISPLAY 7 (26, 62)
Display 5 (27)
INPUT MODE 8 (36, 45)
25, 36, 40, 44, 62)
MUSIC qd (32, 62)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
IR (receptor) 1 (49, 63)
2CH qh (29, 33, 38)
?/1 (power) 2 (18, 21, 38, 63,
65)
P - Z
M - O
PHONES (jack) wg (23, 61)
MAIN MENU 3 (18, 37, 38, 44)
–/+ ws (18, 37, 38, 44)
PRESET TUNING + w; (25, 65)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
wh
wgwf
wd
wswa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf qd
qs
qa q;
To remove the cover
P
U
S
H
Press PUSH to remove the cover. When you remove the
cover, keep the cover out of reach of the children.
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Index
A
Adjusting
CIS parameters 43
Recording
on a video tape 47
on an audio tape or MD 46
CUSTOMIZE parameters 39
EQUALIZER parameter 38
LEVEL parameter 37, 42
SP SET UP parameters 18, 40
speaker level and balance 21
Automatic tuning 24
S
Selecting
component 23
front speaker system 46
sound field 31–33
Sleep Timer 45
Sound field
customizing 37
C
Changing
display 26
CIS 43
CIS menu 43
pre-programmed 31–33
resetting 38
Clearing receiver’s memory 18
CUSTOMIZE menu 39
selecting 31–33
SP SET UP menu 18, 40
Speakers
adjusting speaker level and balance 21
connection 15
impedance 17
D
Digital Cinema Sound 31
Direct tuning 25
placement 15
Dual Mono 40
Dubbing. See Recording
T
E
Test tone 21
Tuning
Editing. See Recording
EQUALIZER menu 38
automatically 24
directly 25
preset stations 25
I
Indexing. See Naming
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 37, 42
N
Naming 44
P
Preset stations
how to 25
how to tune 26
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