2-514-877-12(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-DA3100ES
©2005 Sony Corporation
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA3100ES. Check your model number by
on the receiver. You can also 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:-
RM-AAE001 (page 56–66)
RM-US106A (page 67–71)
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
SPEAKERS
AC 120V 60Hz
R
FRONT
A
L
CENTER
Area code
B
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
R
SURROUND
L
AC IN
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
L
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”, “Surround EX” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, and
“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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Table of Contents
Adjusting the equalizer............................. 40
— USER PRESET
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
1a: Connecting components with
2: Connecting the antennas....................... 14
4: Connecting the AC power cord............ 19
5: Setting up the speakers......................... 20
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
Using the Sleep Timer.............................. 50
Recording ................................................. 51
Amplifier Operation
— MULTI CH IN (DIRECT)
Listening to FM/AM radio ....................... 25
Remote button description........................ 56
Selecting the command mode of the
Programming the remote .......................... 61
Learning the commands of your
Performing several commands in
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ................... 30
Selecting a sound field.............................. 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
— SURR BACK DECODING
RM-US106A
Setting the Surround Back Decoding
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Troubleshooting........................................ 73
Specifications ........................................... 75
List of button locations and reference
Assigning the audio input......................... 37
Assigning the component video input ...... 38
— COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components............................. 38
— INPUT MODE
pages .................................................. 78
Index........................................... Back cover
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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/DAT deck
With digital audio output
a)
9
c)
With analog audio output only
Tape deck, Analog disc turntable
Multi-channel decoder
12
12
10
13
VCR, video camera, video game, etc.
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this 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.
If you have Sony components with CONTROL S jacks
See “CONTROL S Control System” on page 55.
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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
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
*
*
E
F
A
ANTENNA
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
DIGITAL
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
OPTICAL
IN
Y
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
E
A
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Satellite tuner
* Connect to either the DVD COAXIAL IN or the DVD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to
the DVD COAXIAL IN jack.
Note
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks
on the 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
B
R
R
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and
adjust the hue, etc. of the converted signals (page 43).
Notes
• 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. 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.
• You cannot record the up convert signals from S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
• Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the video player is turned
on.
TV monitor
DVD player
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
R-Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
S
S
B-Y
Y
Y
R-Y
H
C
D
H
D
C
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
O
U
T
I
N
O
U
T
I
N
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
Y
OPTICAL
IN
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
H
D
C
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Satellite tuner
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player or MD/DAT deck
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
DIGITAL
L
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
R
E
E
A
A
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
ANTENNA
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
DIGITAL
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
Y
OPTICAL
IN
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
E*
F*
A
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
Super Audio CD/CD player
* Connect to either the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN or the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making
connections to the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack.
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an
unused input
See “Assigning the audio input” (page 37).
Tips
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot
connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator.
Notes
• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/
CD OPTICAL or COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN
jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this 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.
ANTENNA
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
DIGITAL
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
OPTICAL
IN
Y
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
A A A G G
FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P /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. You can upconvert the video signals, and adjust the hue, etc. of the
converted signals (page 43).
Notes
• 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. 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.
• Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the video player is turned
on.
TV monitor
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
S
B-Y
Y
R-Y
H
C
D
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
R
L
S2 VIDEO
O
U
T
I
N
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
Y
OPTICAL
IN
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
H
D
C
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DVD player
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Turntable
A
A
A
OUT
IN
ANTENNA
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
DIGITAL
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
OPTICAL
IN
Y
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
OUT
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
WOOFER
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
OUT
IN
A
A
A
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
Tape deck
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 24). You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,
CUSTOMIZE, TUNER, CIS and STREAM INFO 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.
TV monitor
INPUT
INPUT
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
C
D
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
Y
OPTICAL
IN
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
OUT
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
OUT
IN OUT
IN
OUT
IN OUT
IN
B
,
D,
E
D
D
B
B
B
B
D
D
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
S
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
L
R
R
Camcorder or
TV game
VCR
VCR
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
ANTENNA
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
FM
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
AM
DIGITAL
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
TV/SAT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
R
L
S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IR REMOTE
SA-CD/
CD
OPTICAL
IN
Y
IR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
P
B/CB/B–Y
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IR
B
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
P
R/CR/R–Y
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IR IN
MAIN
SA-CD/CD
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT
TAPE
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
L
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
2ND
FIXED
ZONE
R
SA-CD/
CD
3RD
ZONE
COAXIAL
IN
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SIGNAL GND
OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
L
TRIGGER
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
RS232C
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
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
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
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 34).
You can even enjoy the 9.1 channel surround sound by connecting four surround speakers (see “9.1 CH
SP SYSTEM” on page 42).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (R)
Surround back speaker (L)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see
“When placing only one surround back speaker” on page 21).
• 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
(R)c)
Surround speaker
(L)c)
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
E
e E
e
E
e E
e
A
A
A
A
FRONT
SPEAKERS Bb)
AC OUTLET
OMPONENT VIDEO
SSIGNABLE
CONTROL S
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
OUT
S2 VIDEO
IN
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
AT IN
DVD IN
MONITOR OUT
FRONT
A
CENTER
R
L
S2 VIDEO
O
U
T
I
N
O
U
T
I
N
2ND
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
B
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
MD/DAT
TAPE
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
R
L
FIXED
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
L
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
R
L
SUB
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
WOOFER
VARIABLE WOOFER
3RD
ZONE
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
B
A
A
A
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
e
E
E
e E
e
Surround back
speaker (R)d)
Surround back
speaker (L)d)
Center speaker
a)
b)
When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.
You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS FRONT. For details, see “Selecting the
c)
d)
You can connect two pairs of surround speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND jacks in parallel and select the
surround speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS SURROUND. For details, see “9.1 CH SP SYSTEM”
(page 42).
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK (3RD ZONE) L
terminal. You can use the surround back speakers as a front right and front left speakers in the 3RD ZONE
(page 17).
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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 SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE
OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just
the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that
amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
3RD ZONE hookup
You can use the surround back speakers as right
and left speakers in the 3rd zone (see page 53).
Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on
the rear panel.
Tip
When outputting the sound in the 3rd zone, the source
signal for the 3rd zone is output from PRE OUT SURR
BACK jacks.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel
surround, connect speakers with a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT,
CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND
BACK terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “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.)
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.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Enjoying the 9.1 channel speaker system
What is the 9.1 channel speaker system?
A large dubbing theater for recording movie soundtracks uses 10 surround speakers. However, in a
small dubbing theater, only 2 speakers each are placed on the right, left, and back walls. Thus, the
minimum setup for a dubbing theater is 9.1 channels. When 9.1 CH SP SYSTEM is set to YES, you
can enjoy 9.1 channel speaker operation, just like a dubbing theater.
Arrange the speakers around the center
of the room based on the angles shown in
2
the illustration on the left. If you are
1
unable to position the speakers according
to the angles shown, place one set of
surround speakers slightly forward of the
2
listening position (toward the front
speakers).
1
Although the center of the room is used
as an axis for determining speaker
placement, 9.1 channel speaker
operation covers an extremely wide
listening area which you can enjoy from
anywhere in the room behind the central
point.
When using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel system, be sure to set Virtual
Speaker to OFF in SURR SET UP. (You can enjoy the surround effects of movies even without the use
of virtual speakers since so many real speakers are used.)
In addition, unlike virtual speakers, the expressive capability of real speakers will vary depending on
the speaker. Adjust the effect level so that the actor’s lines sound natural and the impact of sound effects
is nicely balanced.
The advantage of a 9.1 channel speaker system is a drastic improvement in the connection between the
front (video) sound field and the surround sound field. Previously, we have employed virtual speaker
technology to present this sound effect, but a real 9.1 channel multi channel surround system has a
much wider effect area so that all family members can enjoy the surround effect. Of course, when
seated in the middle of the listening position, you can enjoy the sound exactly as the movie director
listened.
Tips for placing speakers
Place surround speakers 2between the front speakers and the listening position. Adjusting the position of these
speakers improves the connection between the front and surround sound stage.
Tips for using the 9.1 channel speaker system
You can also use the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel speaker system. In this case, the number of
virtual surround speakers doubles (for a total of 12 virtual surround speakers).
However, this large number of speakers may narrow the surround effect area. Thus, it may be more effective to set
“VIR.SPEAKERS” in the SURR SET UP menu to “OFF”.
Please note that in most cases you can use the 9.1 channel setting for Super Audio CD and other pure audio sources
without any adjustments. However, depending on the type of speakers you have and the way the music software was
recorded, you may want to switch to 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel playback.
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Before using the receiver
4: Connecting the AC
power cord
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC
power cord to a wall outlet.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
1 Press ?/1 on the receiver to turn off the
receiver.
AC power cord
2 Hold down ?/1 on the receiver for 5
seconds.
3 While “ENTER to Clear All” appears in the
display, press MEMORY/ENTER on the
receiver.
AC OUTLET
After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears in
the display for a while, “MEMORY
CLEARED!” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
AC OUTLET
• MASTER VOLUME.
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
RS
AC 120V 60Hz
CENTER
L
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP,
LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER,
CUSTOMIZE, TUNER and CIS menus.
• The sound field memorized for each input
and preset station.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
D
L
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
K
)
L
AC IN terminal
Notes
• The AC OUTLETs 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
components connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLETs 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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x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer)
5: Setting up the speakers
• YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set
the size and distance of the speakers connected
to this system.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
“SPEAKER SET UP”.
x FRONT SP (Front speakers)
• LARGE
3
Rotate MENU to select the menu item
you want.
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, front
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
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”).
For more information, see “Speaker setup
parameters”.
Notes
• Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the
display. This means that the selected parameter
is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable
due to sound field (pages 32–34) or other
settings.
• Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings. Depending on the settings, you may or
may not be able to adjust certain speakers.
4
5
Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.
x CENTER SP (Center speaker)
• LARGE
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
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”.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x SP EASY SET UP (Speaker easy setup)
• SMALL
• YES
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• NO or MIX
You can set up your speakers automatically
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
• NO
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker
manually.
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO” or “MIX”. When set to “MIX”, the
sound of the center speaker can be output
from the front speakers without deteriorating
the sound quality. The sound of the center
channel will be output from the front
speakers. When the multi channel input is
selected. Whether the setting is “NO” or
“MIX”.
x SPEAKER PATTERN
(Speaker setup pattern)
When “SP EASY SET UP” is set to “YES”,
select the speaker setup pattern. Rotate –/+ to
select the speaker setup pattern and press
MEMORY/ENTER to enter the selection.
Check your speaker pattern using the supplied
“Easy Setup Guide”.
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Tip
x SURROUND SP
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
(Surround speakers)
The surround back speakers are set to the same
setting.
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
However, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore,
even when using small speakers, you can set them to
“LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies
a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 40.
• 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 XX feet
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
If you did not connect surround speakers,
select “NO”.
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 front speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the
distance to the closest speaker.
x SURR BACK SP
(Surround back speakers)
When the surround speakers size parameter is
set to “NO”, the surround back speakers
selection parameter is also automatically set to
“NO” and the setting cannot be changed.
• DUAL
When placing only one surround back speaker
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
A
A
30˚ 30˚
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
• SINGLE
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”.
• ZONE-3
If you use the surround back speaker in the
3rd zone, select “ZONE-3”.
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Tip
When placing two surround back speakers
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 that 5 feet closer
than the front speakers.
(The angle Bshould be the same)
A
A
30˚ 30˚
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
B
B
B
x CENTER XX feet
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!
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker. You can adjust
from 3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
x SURROUND XX feet
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers. 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.
For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU
EXPAND” to “ON”. This enables advanced
setups including those of the heights of the
surround speakers.
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 41.
For details on how to set the items, see page 43.
x SURR BACK XX feet
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speaker. You can
adjust from 3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
If you connect two surround back speakers and
both surround back speakers are not placed an
equal distance from your listening position.
x SUB WOOFER XX feet
(Sub woofer distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from
3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
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6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
— TEST TONE
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1
2
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu
appears in the display and the test tone is
output from each speaker in sequence.
3
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 39.
Tip
To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
4
Press TEST TONE again.
The test tone turns off.
To output the test tone only from
a specific speaker
Set “TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu to
“FIX” (page 39). The test tone is output only
from the selected speaker.
For more precise adjustment
You can output the test tone or sound source
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their
balance and level.
Set “MENU EXPAND” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu to “ON” (page 41). Then select the two
speakers you want to adjust using “PHASE
NOISE” or “PHASE AUDIO” in the LEVEL
menu (page 46).
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Listening to multi channel
sound
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
— MULTI CH IN (DIRECT)
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
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 like DVD or Super Audio CD.
Surround effects are not activated when using
this input.
The selected input appears in the display.
To select the
Display
VCR
VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
Camcorder or TV game
DVD player
VIDEO 3
DVD
Press MULTI CH IN to select the multi
channel audio source.
Satellite tuner
TV/SAT
TAPE
The selected audio source is output.
Tape deck
When a center speaker or sub
woofer is not connected
MD or DAT deck
MD/DAT
SA-CD/CD
Super Audio CD or
CD player
If you have set the center speaker to “NO” or
“MIX”, or set the sub woofer to “NO” in the
SPEAKER SET UP menu (page 20), and you
activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog
center or sub woofer audio will be output from
the front left and right speakers.
Built-in tuner
FM or AM and
frequency
Turntable
PHONO
2
3
Turn on the component and start
playback.
Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press
MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER
if you turn off the receiver, the muting function
works when you turn on the receiver again.
Notes on using headphones
• When headphones are connected, you can select only
the following sound fields (page 33).
– HEADPHONE (2CH)
– HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
– HEADPHONE (MULTI)
– HEADPHONE THEATER
• When headphones are connected and you use the
MULTI CH IN function (page 24), the sound of all
channels may not output depending on the speaker
settings.
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Direct tuning
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for this operation.
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).
1
Move the easy scroll key to select
“TUNER”, then press the key
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
Tip
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
The tuning scale is:
FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz*
2
3
Press D.TUNING on the remote.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 76).
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Automatic tuning
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select
tuner (“FM” or “AM”).
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
2
3
Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
(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.
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.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat step 3. If the entered numbers still
flash, the frequency is not used in your area.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “TUNER”.
2 Rotate MENU to select “FM MODE”.
3 Rotate –/+ to select “MONO”.
The FM reception switches to monaural.
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Tuning to preset stations
Presetting radio stations
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select
tuner (“FM” or “AM”).
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Presetting radio stations
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
1
tuner (“FM” or “AM”).
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
2
3
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 25) or Direct Tuning (page 25).
Using the remote
1 Move the easy scroll key to select “TUNER”,
then press the key repeatedly to select “FM”
or “AM”.
Switch the FM reception mode if necessary
(page 25).
4
5
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 5 to 6 before the
display goes out.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – to select a preset number.
If you want to switch the memory page,
press SHIFT on the remote.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset number, start again from step 4.
6
7
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY/ENTER, start again from step
4.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another
station.
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Changing the display
Changing the information in
the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change as follows.
All inputs except “FM” and “AM”
Index name and sound field name* y Input
name and sound field name
FM and AM
Preset station name and sound field name* y
Input name and sound field name
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 49). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
Displaying the input stream
information
You can check the input stream information
(about format, channel, etc.) of digital input
signals. The input stream information also
appears for 4 seconds when the receiver detects
any changes in the digital input signal.
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “STREAM
INFO”.
Rotate MENU.
The input stream information appears.
3
Rotate –/+ for more information.
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About the indications in the display
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs qd
SW
L
C
S
R
INPUT AUTOI.LINK ;RF COAXOPTANALOG MULTI IN
SLEEP
; DIGITAL EX DTS-ES
96/24
D.RANGE
EQ
SL
SR
L.F.E.
H.A.T.S. SB DEC
STEREO MONO
SBL
SB
SBR
GAME MOVIE MUSIC CINEMA MATRIX
MEMORY
wg
wf wd
ws
wa w; ql qk qj qh
qg
qf
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 20). While this indicator
lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer
signal based on the LFE signal in the disc
being played back or the low frequency
components of the front channels. This
indicator does not light during the 2CH
STEREO mode.
Digital signals are input. “EX” lights up when
Dolby Digital EX signals are input. When
playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure
that you have made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG
2CH FIXED” (page 38).
D INPUT: Lights up constantly. One of the input
indicators also lights up according to the
current input.
B Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters vary
to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
E AUTO: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO 2CH” (page 38).
F DTS (-ES): Lights up when DTS signals are
input. “-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals
are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be
sure that you have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SBL (Surround back
Left), SBR (Surround back right), SB
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED” (page 38).
(Surround Back (the surround back
components obtained by 6.1 channel
G COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
decoding)), “
” lights up when the 9.1 ch
COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE
is set to “COAXIAL FIXED” (page 38).
speaker system is activated.
Example:
H OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: When the surround speakers size
parameter is set to “NO”
is set to “OPTICAL FIXED” (page 38).
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
A.F.D. 2CH SW in the SURR SET UP menu:
CREATE
I ANALOG: Lights up when no digital signal is
input to COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack, or
when INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG
2CH FIXED” (page 38).
(The initial setting is “OFF”)
SW
L
C
R
J MULTI IN: Lights up when “MULTI CH IN”
SL
SR
is selected.
Tip
K SB DEC: Lights up when surround back
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU
EXPAND” to “ON”. For details, see page 41.
decoding is activated (page 34).
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L SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
Y L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
activated.
M D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 46).
N EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
O Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 25–26 for tuner operations.
P 96/24: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.
Q MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix
decoding is activated.
R DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES
Discrete decoding is activated.
S CINEMA: Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema decoding is activated.
T NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music decoding is activated.
U MUSIC: Lights up when Pro Logic II Music,
Pro Logic IIx Music or DTS Neo:6 Music
decoding is activated.
V MOVIE: Lights up when Pro Logic II Movie
or Pro Logic IIx Movie decoding is activated.
W GAME: Lights up when Pro Logic II Game or
Pro Logic IIx Game decoding is activated.
X ; 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.
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Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
A.F.D. mode
A.F.D. AUTO
PRO LOGIC
Decoding mode
As encoded
Dolby Pro Logic
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
PRO LOGIC II GAME
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
Press 2CH.
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
DTS Neo:6
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
MULTI STEREO
Notes
• Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU
EXPAND” to “ON”. For details, see page 41.
• No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub
woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” and set “A.F.D. 2CH
SW” in the SURR SET UP menu to “CREATE”.
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Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
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, when “MENU EXPAND” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “ON”, “A.F.D.
2CH SW” in the SURR SET UP is set to
“CREATE” and if there are no low frequency
signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate
a low frequency signal for output to the sub
woofer.
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; 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.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
x PRO LOGIC
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
The receiver automatically detects the type of
decoding if necessary.
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.
Tip
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR
BACK DECODING (page 34) to match the input
stream to the mode you prefer.
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
x PRO LOGIC II GAME
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
x 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 PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
surround speakers.
x PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals
panned to the surround speakers.
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.
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x Neo:6 Cinema
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Selecting a sound field
x Neo:6 Music
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.
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x MULTI STEREO
Outputs the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the 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 “Neo:6
Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers
are set to “LARGE”.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS
V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
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.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
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x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS
Selecting a sound field for
music
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.
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
x V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
D.CONCERT HALL A
D.CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
STADIUM
SPORTS
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
x D.CONCERT HALL A
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound stage
produced by reflectivity.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
x D.CONCERT HALL B
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna,
which is famous for its hall resonance and unique
reverberative sound.
x CHURCH
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
x JAZZ CLUB
Tip
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
x LIVE CONCERT
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
–
–
–
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround encoded programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
x STADIUM
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Notes
x SPORTS
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
When the headphones are
connected
• 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.
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
x HEADPHONE (2CH)
Press 2CH or A.F.D. Outputs the sound in 2 channel
(stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
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x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Press DIRECT. Outputs the signals without digital
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
x HEADPHONE (MULTI)
Press MULTI CH. Outputs the analog signals input to
the MULTI CH IN jacks.
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
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.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH, or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
Listening to the sound
without any adjustment
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
— (ANALOG) DIRECT
decoding mode” on page 34.
You can listen to the sound without adjusting the
equalizer and surround effect. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB DECODING” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
(page 41).
Press DIRECT.
The DIRECT indicator lights up and the
equalizer and sound fields are canceled.
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 “OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
When you select “AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel
a)
decode flag , the appropriate decoder is applied
to decode the surround back signal.
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Input stream
Output Applied surround
channel back decoder
Setting the Surround Back
Decoding Mode (SB DEC
MODE)
e)
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1
—
e)
Dolby Digital
EX
6.1
Matrix decoder
depending on
Surround Back
Decoding Mode (SB
DEC MODE), page 35
b)
You can select surround back decoding only
when SB DECODING is set to ON or AUTO
and the input stream contains the Dolby Digital
EX flag.
e)
e)
DTS 5.1
5.1
6.1
—
DTS-ES Matrix
DTS Matrix decoder
c)
6.1
SB DEC
MODE
Speaker
setting
Applied surround back
decoder
e)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
d)
[DDEX]
7.1 ch
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
When you select “ON”
6.1 ch
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
SB DEC MODE setting is applied to 5.1 channel
and 6.1 channel decode in the input stream
(page 35).
[PLIIx MV] 7.1 ch
6.1 ch
Movie decoder conforms
to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
a)
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded
in software like DVDs.
b)
[PLIIx MS] 7.1 ch
6.1 ch
Music decoder conforms
to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX
flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you
distinguish Surround EX films.
Music decoder conforms
to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
c)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both
Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d)
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and
Notes
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.
• Matrix decoder conformed to Dolby Digital EX is
applied regardless of the surround back decoder
mode setup when a sound field for a movie is
selected.
e)
When two surround back speakers are connected,
the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
• Matrix decoder conformed to Dolby Digital EX is
applied if the speaker setting is 6.1 channel and
Movie decoder conformed to Pro Logic IIx is applied
if the speaker setting is 7.1 channel. when you select
Dolby PLIIx MS in the following conditions:
– a Dolby Digital EX signal is input.
Notes
• There may be no sound from the surround back
speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have
no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages
have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select
“ON”.
– surround back decoder mode is set to AUTO.
• SB DECODING MODE/SB DEC MODE is
cancelled when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected in
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) mode.
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Input Stream indicator
When AUTO FORMAT DIRECT mode is
selected while the surround back decoder is
activated, the current decoder’s process is
displayed a few seconds after the input stream is
displayed.
When the decoder conforms to Dolby
Digital EX
Input stream
after
a few
Current decoder’s
process
seconds
DOLBY
DIGITAL [3/2.1]
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
DOLBY D EX
[3/2.1]
DOLBY D EX
[3/2.1]
DOLBY D EX
[3/2.1]
DTS [3/2.1]
DTS [3/2.1] +
DOLBY EX
DTS-ES Matrix
[3/2.1]
DTS [3/2.1] +
DOLBY EX
DTS-ES Descrete
[3/3.1]
DTS [3/2.1] +
DOLBY EX*
* When surround back decoder conforms to Dolby
Digital EX, if you decode DTS-ES Discrete [3/3.1]
signal, this unit also decodes the DTS-ES Discrete
[3/2.1] signal.
When the current decoder conforms to
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Input stream
after
a few
Current decoder’s
process
seconds
DOLBYDIGITAL ⇒
[3/2.1]
DOLBY D [3/2.1] +
PLIIx
DOLBY D EX
[3/2.1]
⇒
DOLBY D [3/2.1] +
PLIIx
DTS [3/2.1]
⇒
⇒
DTS [3/2.1] + PLIIx
DTS [3/2.1] + PLIIx
DTS-ES Matrix
[3/2.1]
DTS-ES Descrete
[3/3.1]
⇒
DTS [3/2.1] +
PLIIx**
**When surround back decoder conforms to Dolby
Pro Logic IIx, if you decode the DTS-ES Discrete
[3/3.1] signal, this unit also decodes the DTS-ES
Discrete [3/2.1] signal.
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Selectable audio inputs for each
input
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
VIDEO 3 OPT
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE
DVD COAX, DVD OPT
Assigning the audio input
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD, TAPE
TV/SAT OPT
You can assign the digital audio input for other
input. This function is convenient in the
following cases.
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TV/SAT, TAPE
MD/DAT OPT
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, MD/DAT, TAPE
SA-CD COAX, SA-CD OPT
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, SA-CD, TAPE
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 and connect the second
DVD player to the DVD OPTICAL IN jack.
Also, connect the analog audio/video output
jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO
2 INPUT jacks on the receiver.
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 38).
• You cannot assign for TUNER.
Assign “DVD COAX” to DVD and assign
“DVD OPT” to VIDEO 2.
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“CUSTOMIZE”.
Rotate MENU to select “DIGITAL
ASSIGN ?”.
3
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Rotate MENU to select the digital audio
input you want to assign.
5
to assign the digital audio input jack
selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each
audio input. For details, see “Selectable
audio inputs for each input” (page 37).
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Assigning the component
video input
Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
— COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN
— INPUT MODE
You can assign a component video input for
another visual input.
You can switch the audio input mode for
components for which this receiver have digital
audio input jacks.
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“CUSTOMIZE”.
Rotate MENU to select “COMPONENT
V. ASSIGN ?”.
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
3
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
Rotate 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.
Audio input modes
• AUTO 2CH
The input you can assign varies for each
component video input. For details, see
“Selectable component video inputs for
each input” (page 38).
Gives priority to the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when
there is no digital audio signals.
• COAXIAL FIXED
Selectable component video
inputs for each input
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPTICAL FIXED
DVD
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG 2CH FIXED
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD,
TAPE, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,
TAPE, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD
Notes
Note
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is
assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN
function (page 37).
You cannot assign a visual input to more than one
component video input.
• Some of the audio input modes do not appear
depending on the input.
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Adjusting the LEVEL menu
Customizing sound fields
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields.
By adjusting the SURR SET UP menu and
LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound
fields to suit your particular listening situation.
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu
vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup
parameters may be dimmed in the display. This
means that the selected parameter is either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
2
3
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “LEVEL”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
Adjusting the SURR SET UP
menu
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
You can customize the surround effects of the
selected sound field. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
LEVEL menu parameters
x TEST TONE (Test Tone)
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each
speaker. When set to “AUTO”, the test tone is output
from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX”,
you can select which speaker will output the test tone.
2
3
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SURR
SET UP”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
x FRONT L_I_R (Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
For details, see “SURR SET UP menu
parameters” below.
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 0.5
dB steps.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
x CENTER XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
x SURROUND L XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (L) level)
SURR SET UP menu parameters
x SURROUND R XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (R) level)
x EFFECT LEVEL XXX%
(Effect level)
x SURR BACK XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
Initial setting: 100%
Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can
adjust from 20 % to 120 % in 5 % steps.
x SURR BACK L XXX.X dB
(Surround back (L) level)**
For advanced SURR SET UP
(Surround back (R) level)**
(Sub woofer level)
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU
EXPAND [XXX]” to “ON” to enable advanced
adjustments.
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
For details on “MENU EXPAND [XXX]”, see
page 41.
For details on how to set the items, see page 45.
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x MULTI CH SW XXX dB
(Multi channel input sub woofer level)
Adjusting the equalizer
Initial setting: 0 dB
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub
woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be
MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD
players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players.
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of each speaker using the EQUALIZER
menu.
Midrange
Bass
Treble
Level
(dB)
* Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“SINGLE” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu
(page 20).
Frequency Frequency
(Hz) (Hz)
Frequency
(Hz)
**Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“DUAL” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (page 21).
You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings
in the equalizer bank (EQ PRESET [1]–[5]) and
apply them. Initial setting: EQ PRESET [1]
Note
When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER SET
UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the
sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– D.CONCERT HALL A
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“EQUALIZER”.
– D.CONCERT HALL B
3
4
Rotate MENU to select “EQ PRESET”.
– CHURCH
– JAZZ CLUB
you want to adjust (EQ PRESET [1] –
[5]).
– LIVE CONCERT
– STADIUM
– SPORTS
5
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
For advanced LEVEL menu
adjustments
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu
parameters” below.
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU
EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced
adjustments.
For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 41.
For details on how to set the items, see page 45.
6
7
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other
items.
EQUALIZER menu parameters
x EQ PRESET (Preset equalizer selection)
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
x FRONT BASS XXX dB
(Front speaker bass level)
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
x FRONT TREBLE XXX dB
(Front speaker treble level)
While holding down MUSIC, press
?/1.
x CENTER BASS XXX dB
(Center speaker bass level)
“S.F. Initialize” appears in the display and
all sound fields are reset to the initial
setting.
x CENTER MID XXX dB
(Center speaker midrange level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
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x CENTER MID XXX Hz
(Center speaker midrange frequency)
Advanced settings
Initial setting: 1 kHz
You can adjust from 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 5 steps (100
Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz).
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
x CENTER TREBLE XXX dB
(Center speaker treble level)
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
x SURR/SB BASS XXX dB
(Surround/surround back speaker bass level)
x SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB
(Surround/surround back speaker treble level)
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“CUSTOMIZE”.
Initial setting: 0 dB
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
x PRESET X CLEAR
(Equalizer bank clear)
You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the
initial setting. For details, see “Clearing stored
equalizer settings” (page 41).
3
4
Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected
parameter.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
Tip
Rotate BASS and TREBLE to adjust the front speaker
bass and treble level.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
To apply the stored equalizer
x MENU EXPAND [XXX] (Menu expanding)
• ON
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “EQUALIZER”
2 Rotate MENU to select “EQ PRESET”.
3 Rotate –/+ to select “EQ PRESET [1] – [5]”.
The advanced parameters for the SPEAKER SET
UP, SURR SET UP and LEVEL menus are displayed
and can be adjusted.
Clearing stored equalizer
settings
For details on each setup item, see pages 20, 39 and
the following pages.
• OFF
1
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“EQUALIZER”.
The advanced parameters are not displayed.
x DTS 96/24 DEC. [XXXX]
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
2
3
Rotate MENU to select “EQ PRESET”.
• AUTO
Rotate +/– to select the equalizer (EQ
PRESET [1] – [5]) you want to clear.
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• OFF
4
Rotate MENU to select “PRESET X
CLEAR”.
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
“X” is the number of the selected equalizer
bank.
Note
5
6
Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 30). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “OFF”.
“Are you sure?” appears in the display.
x SB DECODING [XXXXXX]
(Surround back decoding mode)
Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the
“PRESET X CLEARED!” appears in the
display and the adjusted contents of the
selected equalizer bank are cleared.
surround back decoding mode. See page 34.
• AUTO
• ON
• OFF
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x SB DEC MODE [XXXXXXX] (SB DEC MODE)
x DEC. PRIORITY [XXXX]
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the SB
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
DEC mode, see page 41.
• DDEX
The initial setting is “AUTO” for VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, TAPE, TUNER and PHONO,
and “PCM” for DVD, MD/DAT and SA-CD/CD. You
can use DECODE PRIORITY on the front panel.
• AUTO
• PLIIx MV
• PLIIx MS
Note
This parameter is valid only in A.F.D. mode (page 30).
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
x 9.1 CH SP SYSTEM [XXX]
(9.1 ch speaker system)
• PCM
• YES
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. When set to
“AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks
(for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set
to “PCM”.
When two pairs of speakers are connected to
SURROUND SPEAKERS in parallel and a pair of
speakers are connected to SURR BACK
SPEAKERS terminal.
• NO
When only a pair of speakers are connected to either
SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals.
x DUAL MONO [XXXXXXXX]
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Notes
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
• This function is valid when surround back speakers
is set to DUAL only.
• When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR is set to “8Ω”,
connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 16
ohm or higher. When the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR is set to “4Ω”, connect the speakers
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. For
details, see “Speaker impedance” page 17.
• 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.
• MAIN
x A/V SYNC [XXX ms]
(Time alignment)
Sound of the main language will be output.
• SUB
Initial setting: 0 ms
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• MAIN+SUB
Lets you delay the output of audio to adjust the gap
between video and audio. You can adjust from 0 ms to
200 ms in 10 ms steps.
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
x S.FIELD LINK [XXX] (Sound field link)
• ON
x OSD H.POSITION[XX]
(OSD horizontal position)
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an
input whenever it is selected. For example, if you
select STADIUM for the SA-CD/CD input, then
change to a different input and return to SA-CD/CD,
STADIUM will automatically be applied again.
• OFF
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.
x OSD V.POSITION [XX]
(OSD vertical position)
Initial setting: 4
Sound field link is not activated.
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
vertically. You can adjust from 0 to 32.
x DIMMER [XX % DOWN]
(Brightness of the display)
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display. The
DIMMER indicator is lights up when dimmer is
activated. When you set to turn off the display
completely, the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator is also turned off.
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x UP YUV HUE [XX] (Video hue level)
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the hue of the images when you
upconvert the video or S-video signals to component
video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 7.
When “MENU EXPAND [XXX]” is set to
“ON”, all of the following parameters are
displayed and adjustable.
See page 20 for the SPEAKER SET UP menu
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.
x UP YUV COLOR [XX] (Video chroma level)
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the chroma of the images when you
upconvert the video or S-video signals to component
video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 7.
All SPEAKER SET UP menu
parameters
x DIGITAL ASSIGN ?
(Digital audio input assignment)
SP EASY SET UP
SPEAKER PATTERN
SUB WOOFER
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input.
For details, see “Assigning the audio input” on
page 37.
FRONT SP
x COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?
(Component Video Assign)
CENTER SP
Lets you assign the component video input to another
visual input. For details, see “Assigning the component
video input” on page 38.
SURROUND SP
SURR BACK SP
FRONT XX feet
x D.POWER [XXXXXXXXX]
CENTER XX feet
SURROUND XX feet
SURR BACK XX feet
SUB WOOFER XX feet
DISTANCE UNIT*
SP POSI.*
(Digital Power management)
• AUTO
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital
circuits automatically when outputting the analog
audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or
MULTI CH IN DIRECT function. You can enjoy
high quality analog audio without the influence of
digital circuits.
SP CROSSOVER > XXX Hz*
• ALWAYS ON
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select
if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the
“AUTO OFF” setting when digital circuits are turned
on, etc.
* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND [XXX]” is
set to “ON”.
x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
x USER PRESET MEM.? [X]
(User preset memory)
Lets you store the adjusted sound field settings, etc. For
details, see “Storing the adjusted settings” on page 48.
The distance is displayed in feet.
• meter
x NAME IN? [XXXXXXXX]
(Naming inputs)
The distance is displayed in meters.
Lets you set the name of inputs selected with INPUT
SELECTOR. For details, see “Naming preset stations
and inputs” on page 49.
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x SP POSI.
(Surround speaker position)*
Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 32).
120˚
100˚
A
A
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”
and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
D
D
C
60
C
30
• SIDE/LOW
x SP CROSSOVER > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section Aand C.
• SIDE/HIGH
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers
set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu. You
can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section Aand D.
• BEHD/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section Band C.
• BEHD/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section Band D.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker parameter is set to “NO” (page 21).
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x PANORAMA MODE
(Panorama mode)
parameters
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
decoding. You can set this parameter only when
A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or
“PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 30).
• ON
When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 39 for the SURR SET UP menu
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.
Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the
sound field of front speakers to the left and right of
• OFF
All SURR SET UP menu
parameters
Panorama mode is not activated.
EFFECT LEVEL
x FRONT REVERB (Front reverberation)
This parameter is especially for “D.CONCERT HALL
A/B” (page 33). This parameter lets you adjust the
amount of reverberations to add to the front signals
according to the original reverberations in the source.
• STD
C. WIDTH L_C_R*
DIMENSION F_I_S*
PANORAMA MODE*
FRONT REVERB*
SCREEN DEPTH*
VIR.SPEAKERS*
A.F.D. 2CH SW*
Normally, select “STD”.
• WET
Select to increase front reverberations.
x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth)
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front
speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening
room, like theatres.
* Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to
“ON”.
x C. WIDTH L_C_R
(Center width control)
• ON
Initial setting: (3)
Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes
from a very large screen with a great amount of
screen depth.
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
decoding. You can set this parameter only when
A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or
“PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 30).
• OFF
This function is not activated.
You can adjust the distribution of the center channel
signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II or
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding, to the L/R speakers.
Note
This parameter is only available for Cinema Studio EX
modes.
x DIMENSION F_I_S
(Dimension control)
x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers)
This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX
modes (page 32).
Initial setting: midpoint (0)
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
decoding. You can set this parameter only when
A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” or
“PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page 30).
• ON
The virtual speakers are created.
• OFF
The virtual speakers are not created.
You can adjust the difference between the front
channels and the surround channels.
x A.F.D. 2CH SW
(Creating, low frequency signals)
• CREATE
Lets you create low frequency signals for output to
the subwoofer when “A.F.D. AUTO” is selected.
• OFF
Low frequency signals are not created.
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x D.RANGE COMP.
(Dynamic range compressor)
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 EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 39 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
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
TEST TONE
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.
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light
compression.
FRONT L_I_R
CENTER XXX.X dB
SURROUND L XXX.X dB
SURROUND R XXX.X dB
Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting.
This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets
you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike
analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and
provide a very natural compression.
b)
SURR BACK XXX.X dB
c)
SURR BACK L XXX.X dB
c)
SURR BACK R XXX.X dB
SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB
MULTI CH SW XXX dB
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
D.RANGE COMP.
a)
Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to
“ON”.
b)
When surround back speaker is set to “SINGLE”
(page 21).
c)
When surround back speaker is set to “DUAL”
(page 21).
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent
speakers.
x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent
speakers.
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x 12V TRIG. MAIN
(12 V trigger for the main receiver)
Custom install mode
x 12V TRIG. 2ND
(12 V trigger for the 2nd zone)
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.
x 12V TRIG. 3RD
(12 V trigger for the 3rd zone)
Lets you turn on or off the external equipment by
outputting 12V triggers when the receiver is turned on
or off. For example, you can automatically unroll your
video screen when you turn on the receiver.
• OFF
Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when
the main receiver is turned on.
1
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CIS”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
• CTRL
Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers
manually by the CIS command of the IR remote or
RS232C control.
For details, see “CIS menu parameters”
below.
• ZONE
3
4
Rotate –/+ to select the setting you
want.
Lets you turn on output of 12V triggers when the
on.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
• INPUT (for “12V TRIG. MAIN” only)
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” (page 47).
CIS menu parameters
Initial settings are underlined.
x 2ND ZONE (2nd zone source)
• MAIN (for “12V TRIG. 2ND” and “12V TRIG.
3RD” only)
x 3RD ZONE (3rd zone source)
Lets you select the source signals (analog audio and
video signals for 2nd zone; only analog audio signals
for 3rd zone) you want to output in the 2nd zone or 3rd
zone (except PHONO). When you select “SOURCE”,
the signals of the current input is output.
Lets you link 2nd or 3rd zone trigger operation to the
main receiver.
To set the 12V trigger setting for
each input
Tips
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.
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE
or 3RD 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 or 3RD ZONE jacks even when MULTI CH
IN function is used. The 2 channel analog audio
signals of the current input is output.
1 Select “INPUT” in “12V TRIG. MAIN”.
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
3 Rotate MENU to select the input.
4 Rotate –/+ to select “ON” to activate 12V
trigger or select “OFF” to disactivate.
x INSTALLER MODE (RS232C control)
• ON
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER.
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 use the USER PRESET
Storing the adjusted
settings
1
2
Press USER PRESET repeatedly to
select the USER PRESET you want.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
— USER PRESET
Note
You can store the adjusted sound field settings,
etc. as USER PRESET up to 3 and can easily
apply.
When the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting is changed after
you store a USER PRESET and if the stored INPUT
MODE setting cannot be used, a selectable setting is
applied automatically.
Example:
Setting the USER PRESET
*1
Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign
“DVD OPT” to “TAPE”.
1
Adjust the sound field, etc.
*2
Set the INPUT MODE of TAPE to “AUTO 2CH” or
“OPTICAL FIXED”, then store in the USER
PRESET.
For the settings you can store, see “Settings
that can be stored in USER PRESET”.
*3
Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign
“DVD OPT” to “DVD”.
2
3
4
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“CUSTOMIZE”.
*4
Select the USER PRESET stored in example 2).
Rotate MENU to select “USER PRESET
MEM.? [X]”.
The INPUT MODE of TAPE is automatically set to
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED”. You cannot select
“AUTO 2CH” or “OPTICAL FIXED”.
Rotate –/+ to select the USER PRESET
number.
5
6
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
To store other settings, repeat steps 1
to 5.
Settings that can be stored in
USER PRESET
• Input selected by the INPUT SELECTOR
• INPUT MODE setting
• Selected sound field
• MULTI CH IN setting
• DIRECT setting
• C.WIDTH setting
• DIMENSION setting
• PANORAMA MODE setting
• EFFECT LEVEL setting
• FRONT REVERB setting
• SCREEN DEPTH setting
• VIR.SPEAKERS setting
• Tuner settings (band, frequency, stereo/mono
setting, preset number)
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To create an index name
1
Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.
Other Operations
Rotate –/+ to select a character, then rotate
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
Rotate 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
5
6
Rotate MAIN MENU to select “TUNER”.
Rotate 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 49.
To index an input
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an
input you want to create an index name
for.
2
Rotate MAIN MENU to select
“CUSTOMIZE”.
3
4
Rotate 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 49.
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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 by using the remote.
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.
Press ALT, then press SLEEP repeatedly
while the power is on.
1
2
Turn off the receiver.
Each time you select or press SLEEP, the
display changes cyclically as follows:
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t
OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
Hold down INPUT MODE and press ?/1
to turn on the receiver.
“COMMAND MODE [AVX]” appears in
the display. Each time you repeat the
procedure above, the display changes as
follows:
Tip
COMMAND MODE [AV1] y
COMMAND MODE [AV2]
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT, then press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears in the display.
Tip
The initial setting is “COMMAND MODE [AV2]”.
Notes
• 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 cannont 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.
Set the SPEAKERS switch according to the
front speakers you want to drive.
Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
Set to
To select
A
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals.
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
help.
B
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals.
A+B*
The speakers connected to both the
FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals (parallel
connection).
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.
OFF
No speaker output.
(All the sound output from SPEAKERS
and PRE OUT jacks are turned off.)
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
“8Ω”, connect the speakers with a nominal
impedance of 16 ohm or higher. When the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR is set to “4Ω”, connect
the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher. For details, see “Speaker impedance”
page 17.
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or
MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio
signal, connect a digital component to the MD/DAT
OPTICAL OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks
even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog
audio signals of the current or previously used input
are output.
continued
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Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD
player 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 if you need help.
1
2
Select the program source to be
recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
3
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
laser disc you want to record.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT
or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT or DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT
jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks
even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog
audio signals of the current or previously used input
are output.
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Listening to the sound in another zone
2ND ZONE OUT
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
FRONT
A
CENTER
R
L
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
2ND
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
ZONE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
B
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SURROUND
R
L
FIXED
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER
AUDIO OUT
FIXED
SURR BACK
(3RD ZONE)
R
L
(3RD ZONE)
SUB
VARIABLE WOOFER
3RD
ZONE
PRE OUT
3RD ZONE OUT
5
Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote
to adjust the volume of the 3rd zone.
output to the 2nd zone or audio signals for the
3rd zone. For details on the connection, see
page 54.
You can only adjust the surround back
speaker volume in 3rd zone.
Use the remote RM-US106A for the operation
(page 67–71).
The default setting of the volume is –∞ dB
(no sound output).
1
On the remote, press 2ND ZONE or 3RD
ZONE.
Tips
• Even when this receiver is turned off, the receiver in
the 2nd zone or 3rd zone remains turned on. To turn
off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the
remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE
OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT jacks. No signals are
output from components connected to only the
digital input jacks.
The remote switches to the 2nd zone or 3rd
zone mode.
2
3
Press ?/1.
Turn on the amplifier in the 2nd or 3rd
zone.
Skip step 3, if you connect the SPEAKERS
to the SURR BACK (3RD ZONE)
terminals.
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND
ZONE OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is selected. The analog audio signals
of the current function are output.
4
Press one of the input buttons on the
remote to select the source signals you
want to output.
For the 2nd zone, analog video and audio
signals are output. For the 3rd zone, only
analog audio signals are output. When you
select “SOURCE”, the signals of the
current input are output.
continued
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2nd zone connections
Main receiver
2nd zone
Monitor
Audio/video components
Speaker
Speaker
2ND
ZONE
OUT
Amplifier/Receiver
STR-DA3100ES
3rd zone connections
1) 3RD ZONE AUDIO OUT jacks
Main receiver
3rd zone
Audio components
Speaker
Speaker
3RD
ZONE
OUT
Amplifier/Receiver
STR-DA3100ES
2) SURR BACK (3RD ZONE) SPEAKER terminals
Main receiver
3rd zone
Audio components
3RD
Speaker
Speaker
ZONE
OUT
STR-DA3100ES
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If you connect the CTRL S IN jack on
another component to the CTRL S OUT jack
on this unit
CONTROL S Control System
Example
Using CONTROL S Control
System
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN
If you have a CONTROL S-compatible Sony
TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or
VCR, use a control S connecting cord (not
supplied) to connect the CTRL S IN (for TV,
satellite tuner, or monitor) or CTRL S OUT (for
VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the
TV
Tuner
VCR
OUT
Receiver
appropriate CONTROL S jack on the respective
component. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV, satellite tuner, monitor,
VCR, etc., for details.
I
i
.
H
>
m
M
x
X
+
–
O
+
–
+
–
If you connect the CTRL S OUT jack on
another component to the CTRL S IN jack
on this unit
Remote
The remote sensor on this unit receives remote
codes the same way as the remote sensor on the
CTRL S IN component. This is useful if you
place the other component away from this unit.
Example
TV,VCR,
tuner,
monitor,
etc.
OUT
IN
Receiver
I
i
.
H
>
m
M
x
X
+
–
O
+
–
+
–
Remote
The remote sensor on the CTRL S OUT
component receives remote codes the same way
as the remote sensor on this unit. This is useful
if you have placed this unit in a rack, etc.
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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
qs
• 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.
*
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
ALT wa Remote
When ALT button lights
up, it changes remote key
function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
q;
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/
DVD player/
Receiver/
screen.
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
TV/VCR/
Changes the sound to
5
DVD player/ Multiplex, Bilingual or
Satellite tuner/ Multi channel TV Sound.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
D.TUNING Receiver
Enters direct tuning
mode.
7
DUAL
MONO 5
Receiver
Selects the language
you want during digital
broadcast.
Hard disc
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
MENU
q;
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
factory assigned to the
inputs as shown on
page 60.
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
ENTER q; Receiver/
Enters the selection.
wh
CD player/
video components on or
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
ENTER ws TV/VCR/
After selecting a
Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
Satellite tuner/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
CLEAR
DVD player/ Clears a mistake when
Hard disc
7
CD player/
you press the incorrect
recorder/PSX
Satellite tuner/ numeric buttons or
Blu-ray disc returns to continuous
recorder/PSX playback etc.
JUMP/
TIME 5
TV/
Toggles between the
Satellite tuner/ previous and the
Blu-ray disc
recorder
current channels.
DIRECT Receiver
5
Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
CD player/
Shows the time or
DISC w; CD player/
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
VCD player/ displays the playing
DVD player/ time of disc, etc.
MD deck
VCD player
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations Function
MAIN
MENU qh
Receiver
Selects the menu of
the receiver.
SLEEP wj Receiver
Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
MASTER
VOL +/– qj
Receiver
Adjusts the master
volume of the
receiver.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
MOVIE 5 Receiver
Selects the pre-
6
programmed sound
fields for movie.
SWAP*/
TV
Swaps the small and
large picture.
ANGLE 5
MUSIC wg Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
DVD player/ Selects viewing angle
Blu-ray disc or changes the angles.
recorder
MUTING
qk
Receiver
Receiver
Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
SYSTEM
Receiver/
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
STANDBY TV/VCR/
(Press AV
?/1 wh and CD player/
ON
SCREEN
qf
Displays the menus of
the receiver on the TV
screen.
Satellite tuner/ video components.
?/1 wj at
the same
time)
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
PRESET/
CH/
Receiver
Selects preset stations.
Selects preset
D.SKIP +/– Satellite tuner/ channels.
TV/VCR/
DAT deck
wd
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
disc recorder
TEST TONE Receiver
Outputs test tone.
5
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
CD player/
Skipsdiscs(multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck/
GUIDE q; Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
LD player
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
RETURN/
VCD player/ Returns to the
EXIT q;
LD player/
DVD player
previous menu.
TV CH +/– TV
qs
Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/VIDEO TV
qg
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP Remote
To set up the remote.
TV VOL
+/– qa
TV
Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
2
SB
Receiver
Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
TV ?/1 1 TV
WIDE qd TV
Turns the TV on or off.
DECODING
wf
Selects the wide picture
mode.
SEARCH
MODE w;
DVD player
Selects searching
mode. Press to select
the unit for search
(track, index, etc.)
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
SHIFT 7
Receiver
Selects a memory
page for presetting
radio stations or
tuning to preset
stations.
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
1-9 5 and Receiver
0/10 6
Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuningto presetstations
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
CD player/
Selects track numbers.
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
recorder/
Hard disc
DVD player/
recorder/PSX
MD deck/
DAT deck
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
TV/VCR/
Selects channel
numbers.
Satellite tuner/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
H 8
VCR/
Starts playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
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/
Satellite tuner/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
X 9
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/ recording with
LD player/
DVD player/ standby.)
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Pauses playback or
record. (Also start
components in record
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
-/-- w;
TV/
Selects the channel
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
or two digit.
recorder/PSX
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
x ql
VCR/
Stops playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
?/1 wj
Receiver
Turnsthe receiver on or
off.
./> VCR/
CD player/
Skips tracks.
6
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
V/v q;
Receiver
Receiver
Selects a menu item.
B/b q;
Adjusts or changes the
setting.
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Selecting the input, macro list
and command mode of the
remote
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
V/v/B/b
q;
VCR/
Selects a menu item.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
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
O q;
VCD player/ Returns to the previous
VIDEO 1
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
LD player/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
menu or exits the menu.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD
To watch DVD.
TV/SAT
To watch TV programs or
satellite tuner.
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.
To listen to Super Audio CD
or compact disc.
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 66.
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 75.
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 62–64 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 50.
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
To control a VCR
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
AIWA*
710, 750, 757, 758
740
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 551
510, 523, 529, 544
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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Operations Using the Remote RM-US106A
You can use the remote RM-US106A to operate
2ND ZONE out and 3RD ZONE out only. You
cannot control the receiver directly with this
remote.
Remote button
description
?/1
Before you use your
remote
0
1
2
RM SET UP
9
2ND ZONE
3RD ZONE
Inserting batteries into the
remote
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5
LD
DVD
TV/SAT
TAPE
3
SA-CD/CD
MD/DAT
TUNER
SOURCE
n
X
N
x
Tip
8
7
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.
.
m
>
M
CH/PRESET/D.SKIP SHIFT
Notes
–
+
4
5
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
MUTING
• 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.
MASTER
VOL
+
–
6
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
Receiver To select VCR.
VIDEO 3
3
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
(VTR mode 2)
VIDEO 4* Receiver
3
To select VCR.
(VTR mode 4)
CH/
Receiver
Selects preset stations.
Selects preset channels.
PRESET/
D.SKIP
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
VIDEO 5* Receiver
3
To select VCR.
(VTR mode 5)
+/– 7
CD player/
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
Skips discs (multi-disc
2ND ZONE Receiver
2
To select the command
mode of the remote.
3RD ZONE Receiver
2
To select the command
mode of the remote.
MD deck
DVD 3
Receiver
Receiver
To select DVD.
To select LD.
?/1 1
Receiver
To turn the receiver in
the 2ND ZONE and
3RD ZONE on or off.
LD* 3
MASTER Receiver
VOL +/–
6
Adjust the volume level
of 2ND ZONE or 3RD
ZONE output.
m/M
8
CD player/
Searches tracks in the
VCD player/ forward or backward
DVD player/ direction.
LD player/
MD/DAT Receiver
3
To listen to minidisc or
DAT deck.
MD deck
MUTING Receiver
5
To mute the sound.
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
RMSETUP TV/VCR/
9
To change the category
Satellite tuner/ of buttons.
./> VCR/
CD player/
Skips tracks.
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
8
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
DAT deck/
Tape deck
RMSETUP TV/VCR/
Lights up when RM
indicator
q;
Satellite tuner/ SET UP button in use.
CD player/
n/N 8 VCR/
CD player/
Starts playback.
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
SA-CD/CD Receiver
3
To listen to Super Audio
CD or compact disc.
SHIFT 4 Tuner
To select a memory
page for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
X 8
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/ recording with
LD player/ components in
DVD player/ recording standby.)
MD deck/
Pauses playback or
recording. (Also starts
SOURCE Receiver
3
The current input
selected for the main
receiver.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TAPE 3 Receiver
To listen to audio tape.
x 8
VCR/
Stops playback.
TUNER
3
Receiver
Receiver
Receiver
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV/SAT
3
To select TV or satellite
tuner.
VIDEO 1
3
To select VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2
3
To select VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
* The button is not available.
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Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
Changing button
assignments
• 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.
You can change the factory settings of the input
buttons to suit the components in your system.
For example, if you connect a LD player to the
VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver, you can set the
VIDEO 2 button on this remote to control the
LD player.
Note, however, that the settings of the TUNER
button cannot be changed.
1
Press RM SET UP for more than 2
seconds.
The indicator lights up.
2
Press the input button you want to
change the assignment of.
The indicator turns off once and turns on
again when a valid button is pressed. Only
the first input button that is pressed will be
registered.
Example: Press VIDEO 2.
3
4
Refering to the table below, press the
input button for the category you want.
The indicator turns off when a valid button
is pressed.
Example: Press DVD twice.
Press SOURCE.
The new assignment is registered.
The indicator slowly lights up twice, then
goes off.
To cancel
Press RM SET UP during any step.
Tips
• If the operation is unsuccessful, the indicator flashes
four times and the remote automatically exits the
button assignment mode. In this case, the new
assignment is not registered and the previous setting
remains.
• Use a suitable tool to press RM SET UP button.
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Notes
• If you do not press a button during step 2 through 4
within 60 seconds, the remote automatically exits the
button assignment mode. Start again from step 1.
• In step 3, if you press the same button more than the
possible number of categories that can be selected,
only the last category is registered for the new
assignment.
Valid buttons and the
corresponding categories
Corresponding
Press
categories
VTR-1
VIDEO 1 once
VIDEO 2 once
VIDEO 3 once
VIDEO 1 twice
VIDEO 2 twice
VIDEO 3 twice
DVD once
VTR-2
VTR-3
VTR-4
VTR-5
VTR-6
DVD player
LD player
TV
DVD twice
TV/SAT once
SAT
TV/SAT twice
TAPE once
Tape deck-A
Tape deck-B
MD deck
DAT deck
CD player-1
CD player-2
CD player-3
VIDEO CD player
TAPE twice
MD/DAT once
MD/DAT twice
SA-CD/CD once
SA-CD/CD twice
SA-CD/CD three times
VIDEO1, then SA-CD/CD
To clear all remote button
assignments
Hold down RM SET UP, then press ?/1.
The remote is reset to its factory-setting.
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Perform the following operation to set the
command mode of the remote to 2ND ZONE or
3RD ZONE.
2nd (3rd) zone operations
When using a Sony receiver as an amplifier in
the 2nd (or 3rd) zone and it is connected to the
main receiver using an IR repeater (not
supplied) as shown below, the following
operations are possible.
Press 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE.
The command mode has been set to the 2nd or
3rd zone mode.
Example of controlling the amplifier in the
2nd room
• Switching the output source for the 2ND (or
3RD) ZONE OUT jacks.
To
Do the following
Press ?/1.
Turn the power on or off
Listen to the sound of the
• Switching the Sony receiver’s power on or off
in the 2nd (or 3rd) zone.
• Adjusting the volume of the Sony receiver in
the 2nd (or 3rd) zone.
Press SA-CD/CD,
SA-CD/CD player connected then press N.
to the SA-CD/CD input jacks
Adjust the volume
Press MASTER
VOLUME +/–.
Main receiver
2nd (or 3rd) zone
Monitor
(2nd zone only)
Audio/video components
Speaker
Speaker
2ND
(3RD)
ZONE
OUT
Amplifier*
STR-DA3100ES
IR repeater
(not supplied)
IR repeater
(not supplied)
n
X
N
x
.
m
–
>
M
+
+
–
RM-US106A
* You can connect the speakers directly to SPEAKERS SURR BACK (3RD ZONE) terminals.
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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 unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not
a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at a
large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side
and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the 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.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
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There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to “OFF”
(page 51).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not
set at –∞ dB.
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 37).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAXIAL FIXED” nor “OPTICAL FIXED” for
the selected input (page 38).
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to “OFF”
(page 51).
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not
selected.
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.
There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
used to assign the audio input of other input to the
selected input (page 37).
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED” (page 38). Check that
the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAXIAL
FIXED” for the sources from OPTICAL input
jack, nor set to “OPTICAL FIXED” for the
sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• 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 MULTI CH IN function is not
selected.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
• 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.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters 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.
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There is no sound from the center speaker.
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
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.
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 32).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23, 39).
• Make sure the center speaker is set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 20).
Outdoor FM antenna
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, set “SB DECODING” to ON
(page 41).
Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
FM
AM
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround/surround
back speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
To ground
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 32).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23, 39).
• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• Make sure the surround back speaker is set to
either “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 21).
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
There is no sound from sub woofer.
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE” and
“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected,
there is no sound from the sub woofer.
• 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 26).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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.
• Connect your TV to the receiver using the same
type of connecting cord as the one used to connect
the receiver and video component (pages 8, 11 and
13).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
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Remote control
Specifications
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
receiver.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20
– 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.05% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
• 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,
time you press ?/1, the command mode switches
between “COMMAND MODE [AV2]” and
“COMMAND MODE [AV1]”. (The initial setting
is “COMMAND MODE [AV2]”.) To switch the
command mode of the remote, see “Selecting the
command mode of the remote” on page 61.
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
1)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.05%)
120 W + 120 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
100 W + 100 W
1)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.05%)
2)
FRONT
:
120 W + 120 W
120 W
120 W + 120 W
120 W + 120 W
2)
CENTER
2)
:
SURR
:
Error messages
2)
SURR BACK
:
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
code of two numbers and a message. You can
check the condition of the system by the
message. Refer to the following table to solve
the problem. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
FRONT
:
100 W + 100 W
100 W
100 W + 100 W
100 W + 100 W
2)
CENTER
2)
:
SURR
:
2)
SURR BACK
:
1) Measured under the following conditions:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
DECODE ERROR/CHECK CODE 01
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC.
PRIORITY” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to
“PCM”. Set to “AUTO”.
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 11
PHONO
RIAA equalization curve
0.5 dB
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.
MULTI CH IN,
SA-CD/CD, TAPE,
MD/DAT, DVD,
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 ANALOG DIRECT is
activated)
10 Hz – 100 kHz +0.5/
-2 dB (When MULTI CH
IN DIRECT and
Reference sections for clearing
the memory
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 19
page 40
continued
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Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
AM tuner section
Tuning range
5)
530 – 1,710 kHz
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
(With 10-kHz tuning scale)
Impedance: 50 k Ohms
5)
3)
531 – 1,710 kHz
S/N : 86 dB
4)
(With 9-kHz tuning scale)
Loop antenna
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
(A, 2.5 mV
)
Antenna
Usable sensitivity
MULTI CH IN,
SA-CD/CD, TAPE,
MD/DAT, DVD,
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 k Ohms
3)
S/N : 100 dB
S/N
4)
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 (A, 150 mV
)
Harmonic distortion
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
3) INPUT SHORT.
35 dB
40 dB
4) Weighted network, input level.
At 10 kHz:
Inputs (Digital)
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.
SA-CD/CD, DVD
(Coaxial)
Impedance: 75 Ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
SA-CD/CD, DVD,
TV/SAT, MD/DAT,
VIDEO3 (Optical)
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
S-video:
Outputs
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
TAPE, MD/DAT (REC
OUT), VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 150 mV
Impedance: 10 k Ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P /C /B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
FRONT L/R, CENTER, Voltage: 2 V
B
B
SURROUND L/R,
SURROUND BACK
(L/R), SUB WOOFER
Impedance: 1 k Ohms
ohms
P /C /R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
ohms
R
R
80 MHz HD Pass Through
EQUALIZER
Gain levels
General
Power requirements
10 dB, 1 dB step
120 V AC, 60 Hz
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Useable sensitivity
S/N
Mono:
Stereo:
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
Stereo:
Separation
Frequency response
Power consumption
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna
75 ohms, unbalanced
Area code
Power consumption
450 W
U
CA
490 VA
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
Power consumption (during standby mode)
1 W
AC outlets
2 switched,
76 dB
70 dB
120 W/1A MAX
430 × 175 × 470 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Dimensions
0.3%
0.5%
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Mass (Approx.)
21.0 kg
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
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Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
AC power cord (1)
Remote commander RM-US106A (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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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 wf (27)
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
A.F.D. 7 (30, 31, 34)
BASS ef (41)
2CH 6 (30)
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 20, 50)
DECODE PRIORITY wg (42)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
5
–/+ e; (20, 25, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
47, 48, 49)
V OPEN qd
DIMMER indicator 3 (42)
DIRECT wh (34)
DIRECT indicator 2 (34)
DISPLAY wf (27)
Display 4 (28)
ESCUTCHEON LID qg
FM/AM wa (25, 49)
INPUT MODE qs (38, 50)
INPUT SELECTOR qa (24, 25,
26, 38, 49)
IR receptor qh
38, 39, 40, 41, 47, 48, 49)
MASTER VOLUME q; (24)
MEMORY/ENTER ws (26, 37,
49)
MENU ea (20, 25, 27, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 47, 48, 49)
MOVIE 8 (32)
MULTI CH IN wj (24)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator qf
MUSIC 9 (33, 40)
PHONES jack qj
PRESET TUNING –/+ ql (26)
SPEAKERS switch qk (51)
SURR BACK DECODING wk
(34)
TREBLE ed (41)
TUNING –/+ w; (25)
USER PRESET wd (48)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks wl (13)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
qh
qg
qf
qd
qs
qa
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Index
A
Adjusting
CIS parameters 47
Preset stations
how to 26
CUSTOMIZE parameters 41
EQUALIZER parameter 40
LEVEL parameter 23, 39, 46
speaker level 23
how to tune 26
R
Recording
SPEAKER SET UP parameters 20, 43
SURR SET UP parameters 39, 45
Automatic tuning 25
on a video tape 52
on an audio tape or MD 51
C
Selecting
component 24
Changing
display 27
front speaker system 51
sound field 32–33
effect level 39
CIS 47
Sleep Timer 50
Sound field
customizing 39
CIS menu 47
Clearing receiver’s memory 19
CONTROL S 55
Crossover frequency 44
CUSTOMIZE menu 41
pre-programmed 32–33
resetting 40
selecting 32–33
SPEAKER SET UP menu 20, 43
Speakers
D
Digital Cinema Sound 32
Direct tuning 25
adjusting speaker volume 23
connection 15
DUAL MONO 42
impedance 17
Dubbing. See Recording
placement 15, 18
Supplied accessories 77
SURR SET UP menu 39, 45
E
Effect level 39
T
EQUALIZER menu 40
Test tone 23
TUNER menu 25, 49
Tuning
I
automatically 25
directly 25
Indexing. See Naming
preset stations 26
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 39, 46
N
Naming 49
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