Sony Stereo Receiver STR DA777ES User Manual
3-866-967-11(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DA777ES  
1999 by Sony Corporation  
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Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DA777ES. Check your model number by looking at  
the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual,  
the U.S.A./ Canada model is used for illustration purposes  
unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “U.S.A./ Canada  
models only.”  
Hooking Up the Components 4  
Unpacking  
4
Antenna Hookups  
5
Audio Component Hookups  
Video Component Hookups  
Digital Component Hookups  
5.1CH Input Hookups 10  
Other Hookups 11  
6
7
8
Co n ve n t io n s  
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls 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, refer to the separate operating instructions  
supplied with the remote.  
Hooking Up and Setting Up the  
Speaker System 14  
Speaker System Hookup 15  
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17  
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18  
Before You Use Your Receiver 22  
• The following icon is used in this manual:  
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital (AC-3) and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.  
Location of Parts and Basic  
Operations 24  
Front Panel Parts Description 24  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
*
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Enjoying Surround Sound 28  
Selecting a Sound Field 29  
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround  
Displays 33  
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.  
All rights reserved.  
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US  
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All  
rights reserved.  
Settings and Adjustments 35  
Using the Menus 35  
Menu Function Table 36  
Adjusting the Speaker Settings <SP SETUP> 39  
Adjusting the Equalization <EQUALIZER> 39  
Customizing Sound Fields <SURROUND> 41  
Adjusting the Speaker Levels <LEVEL> 42  
Other Settings <CUSTOMIZE> 46  
Receiving Broadcasts 48  
Automatic/ Manual Tuning 49  
Preset Tuning 50  
Direct Tuning Using the Remote 51  
Using the Tuner Menus 51  
Other Operations 52  
Presetting Equalizer and Sound Fields 53  
Recording 54  
CONTROL A1 Control System 55  
Additional Information 57  
Troubleshooting 57  
Specifications 59  
Glossary 61  
Audio Signal Block Diagram 62  
Index 63  
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Un p a ckin g  
Hooking Up  
the  
Check that you received the following items with the unit:  
• FM wire antenna (1)  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
Components  
• Remote commander RM-TP503 (remote) (1)  
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4)  
• Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1)  
U.S.A./ Canada models only:  
This chapter describes how to connect  
various audio and video components  
to the receiver. Be sure to read the  
sections for the components you have  
before you actually connect them to  
the receiver.  
• Audio/ video/ control S connecting cord (1)  
• CONTROL S connecting cord (1)  
In se rt in g b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e  
Insert four LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries and one coin  
shaped lithium battery with the + and – properly oriented  
in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point  
it at the remote sensor  
on the receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with your remote.  
z
When to replace batteries  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3  
months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver,  
replace all batteries with new ones.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do  
not use a combination of different battery types.  
Be fo re yo u g e t st a rt e d  
• Turn off the power to all components before making  
any connections.  
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the  
connections are completed.  
• 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.  
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An t e n n a Ho o ku p s  
FM w ire antenna  
(supplied)  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
z If you have poor FM reception  
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver  
Te rm in a ls fo r co n n e ct in g t h e a n t e n n a s  
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.  
Connect the  
To the  
AM loop antenna  
FM wire antenna  
AM terminals  
Outdoor FM antenna  
FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal  
No t e s o n a n t e n n a h o o ku p s  
Receiver  
• 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.  
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
Ω
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
Ground w ire  
(not supplied)  
To ground  
Im p o rt a n t  
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.  
Note  
Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the  
receiver.  
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Au d io Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
Tape deck  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
L
Turntable  
(MM cartridge type only)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
R
OUT  
IN  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
LINE  
L
L
R
R
CD player  
MD or DAT deck  
Ja cks fo r co n n e ct in g a u d io co m p o n e n t s  
Connect a  
To the  
Turntable  
PHONO jacks  
CD jacks  
CD player  
Tape deck  
TAPE jacks  
MD/ DAT jacks  
MD deck or DAT deck  
No t e o n a u d io co m p o n e n t h o o ku p s  
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the  
SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.  
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Vid e o Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio/video cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
DVD player  
TV monitor  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)  
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/ video/ control  
S cord (see pages 11 and 12 for details).  
R
L
Yellow  
Yellow  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
VIDEO 2  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
To the front panel  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
L
Camcorder  
or video  
game  
R
R
Satellite tuner*  
or TV tuner  
U.S.A./Canada models  
only.  
*
VCR  
VCR  
Ja cks fo r co n n e ct in g vid e o co m p o n e n t s  
No t e o n vid e o co m p o n e n t h o o ku p s  
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/  
SAT* (or TV/ LD) AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and  
apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case,  
do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/ SAT*  
(or TV/ LD) VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. If you are  
connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect  
both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as  
shown above.  
Connect a  
To the  
Satellite tuner* or TV tuner  
VCR  
TV/ SAT* or TV/ LD jacks  
VIDEO 1 jacks  
Additional VCR  
DVD player  
VIDEO 2 jacks  
DVD/ LD* or DVD jacks  
DVD/ LD* or TV/ LD jacks  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack  
LD player  
U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
TV monitor  
z
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks  
Camcorder or video game  
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the  
front panel  
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video  
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not  
U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
be output through the video jacks.  
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Dig it a l Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and  
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to  
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie  
theater into your home. To enjoy the full effect of multi  
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front  
speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a  
sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD  
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like  
the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Optical digital cords (not supplied)  
Black  
Black  
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
Yellow  
Yellow  
Audio/video cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Satellite tuner** or  
DVD player (etc.)*  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
TV tuner  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COAXIAL  
R
L
OPTICAL  
R
L
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
L
VIDEO 1  
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommended making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.  
**U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
Exa m p le o f LD p la ye r co n n e ct e d via a n RF d e m o d u la t o r  
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.  
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF  
demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPT or COAX DVD/ LD*  
(or TV/ LD) IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL  
RF hookups.  
DVD/LD*  
(or TV/LD)  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
DIGITAL  
DVD/LD*  
(or TV/LD) IN  
(COAX or OPT)  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
RF OUT  
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
LD player  
RF demodulator  
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
A
+
B
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1 CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
NAME  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Note  
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set DIGITAL/ ANALOG (4 on page 25) manually. This unit may not operate  
correctly if DIGITAL/ ANALOG is set to “AUTO.”  
U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
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Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deck  
to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital  
input jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s  
digital output jack. These connections allow you to make  
digital recordings of CDs and TV broadcasts.  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Optical digital cords (not supplied)  
Black  
Black  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
CD player  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
OUTPUT  
LINE  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
L
R
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
L
IN  
R
MD or DAT deck  
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommended making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.  
*
Notes  
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.  
• All OPT and COAX jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies and 24 bit word length.  
• It is not possible to record analog signals to MD/ DAT, TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and  
analog connections to your digital components.  
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5.1CH In p u t Ho o ku p s  
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel  
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.  
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel  
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital  
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with  
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to  
this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi  
channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks  
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.  
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will  
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,  
and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi  
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input  
hookups.  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks  
Black  
Black  
Video cord (not supplied)  
One for the DVD/ LD* (or DVD) VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)  
Yellow Yellow  
DVD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.**  
Note  
5.1 CH OUTPUT  
FRONT REAR  
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of  
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or  
multichannel decoder.  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
** If these components have analog output jacks to output downmixed 2-channel audio, you can record the audio on a tape or MD.  
To do this, connect the output jacks for the downmixed audio to the input jacks you want to assign for the component. You cannot assign the  
component to the PHONO and TUNER functions.  
Exa m p le o f a DVD p la ye r h o o ku p u sin g t h e 5.1 INPUT ja cks  
Front Speaker (L)  
Front Speaker (R)  
DVD/LD* (or DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
VIDEO OUT  
5.1CH INPUT  
IN VIDEO etc.  
FRONT  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
Rear Speaker (L)  
Rear Speaker (R)  
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
SPEAKERS  
REAR/CENTER  
1
9
DVD player  
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
A
+
B
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1 CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
SUB WOOFER  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
Center Speaker  
Active Woofer  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Note  
See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.  
U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
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Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the  
appropriate jacks on the components.  
White (L)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1***)  
Yellow (video) A  
White (L/audio) B  
Red (R/audio) C  
Black (control S) D  
Yellow (video) A  
White (L/audio) B  
Red (R/audio) C  
Black (control S) D  
CONTROL S connecting cord (1***)  
Black E  
Black E  
CONTROL A1  
AC OUTLET*  
**  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
CENTER  
R
REAR  
L
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
–
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
AC pow er cord  
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT  
2ND AUDIO OUT  
To a w all outlet  
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.  
**This jack is intended only for use in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit.  
***U.S.A./Canada models only  
*
Exa m p le o f a su b ro o m h o o ku p u sin g t h e 2ND AUDIO OUT ja cks  
You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio signals to a stereo amplifier located in another room.  
Select the source in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 46) to switch the audio signals output to the sub room.  
Main room  
Sub room  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
2ND  
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
R
L
Speaker (L)  
Speaker (R)  
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
/
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
A
+
B
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
+
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
Stereo amplifier  
MEMORY  
–
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1 CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Note  
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.  
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* Audio/video/control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away  
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection A.)  
** Control S connecting cord  
S-LINK CONTROL S h o o ku p (U.S.A./Ca n a d a  
m o d e ls o n ly)  
Note  
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,  
satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an  
audio/ video/ control S connecting cord or a control S  
connecting cord to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for  
TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack  
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the  
respective component. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc.,  
for details.  
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details  
regarding the operations you can control from your TV.  
CONTROL A1 h o o ku p  
• If yo u h a ve a CONTROL A1 co m p a t ib le So n y  
CD p la ye r, t a p e d e ck, o r MD d e ck  
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the  
CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or  
MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver.  
Refer to “CONTROL A1 Control System” on page 55  
and the operating instructions supplied with your CD  
player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.  
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK  
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR,  
and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the  
receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change  
to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When  
you connect the receiver as shown below, the input mode  
of the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/ LD whenever  
you play your VCR or DVD.  
Note  
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to  
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not  
operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor”  
software. This may cause a malfunction.  
The following connections also change the input mode of  
the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.  
S-LINK  
TV  
OUT  
IN  
E
D
AUDIO  
OUT  
• If yo u h a ve a So n y CD ch a n g e r w it h a  
COMMAND MODE se le ct o r  
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can  
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the  
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to  
the CD jacks on the receiver.  
VIDEO  
IN  
B
C
A
* **  
*
Receiver  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO  
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and  
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the  
receiver.  
R
AUDIO  
L
IN  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
TV/  
SAT  
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
CTRL S  
OUT  
DVD/  
LD  
TV/  
SAT  
STATUS  
IN  
*
S-LINK  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VCR 1  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
*
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
DVD player  
S-LINK  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
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Se t t in g a vo lt a g e se le ct o r  
Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd  
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel,  
check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the  
receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not,  
use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position  
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a  
wall outlet:  
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page  
15).  
• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost  
position (0).  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video  
components to a wall outlet.  
120V  
240V 220V  
If you connect other audio/ video components to the AC  
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power  
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the  
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/ off.  
Caution  
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)  
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the  
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage  
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to  
this outlet.  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the  
receiver’s entire memory will be cleaned and the demonstration  
will start.  
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Jog dial  
Hooking Up  
and Setting Up  
the Speaker  
System  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
SET UP  
Cursor buttons  
This chapter describes how to hook  
up your speaker system to the  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s a n d co n t ro ls  
u se d t o se t u p t h e sp e a ke r syst e m  
receiver, how to position each speaker,  
and how to set up your speakers to  
enjoy multi channel surround sound.  
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when  
specifying speaker types and distances.  
Cursor buttons (  
/
): Use to select parameters after  
pressing the SET UP button.  
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.  
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Sp e a ke r Syst e m Ho o ku p  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Speaker cords (not supplied)  
One for each front, rear, and center speaker  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
(+)  
(–)  
(+)  
(–)  
]
]
]
}
}
}
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
One for an active sub woofer  
Black  
Black  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS B  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
IN COAX  
AC OUTLET  
MONITOR OUT  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
TAPE  
CD  
IN COAX  
FM 75  
Ω
REC  
OUT  
IN  
y
AM  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
MD/  
DAT  
R
L
TV/SAT  
IN OPT  
CONTROL  
A1  
REC  
OUT  
PHONO  
IN  
SIGNAL GND  
y
MD/DAT  
IN OPT  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
MD/DAT  
OUT OPT  
R
REAR  
L
CENTER  
R
B
L
FRONT  
R
A
L
DVD/  
LD  
IN  
IN  
+
2ND AUDIO OUT  
CENTER  
CD  
IN OPT  
TV/  
SAT  
CENTER  
L
CTRL S  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO 1  
L
CTRL S  
OUT  
–
DVD/  
LD  
R
R
4 Ω  
8
Ω
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/  
SAT  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
SUB WOOFER  
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω  
STATUS  
IN  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
5.1CH INPUT  
PRE OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
]
]
}
}
Rear speaker (R)  
Rear speaker (L)  
Active sub w oofer  
z
To connect certain speakers to another amplifier  
Te rm in a ls fo r co n n e ct in g t h e sp e a ke rs  
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.  
Connect the  
To the  
Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm)  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals  
Additional pair of front  
speakers (8 or 4* ohm)  
No t e s o n sp e a ke r syst e m h o o ku p  
Rear speakers (8 or 4* ohm)  
Center speaker (8 or 4* ohm)  
Active sub woofer  
SPEAKERS REAR terminals  
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/ 3  
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the  
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –  
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be  
distorted and will lack bass.  
SPEAKERS CENTER terminals  
SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT  
jack**  
* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.  
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input  
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive  
output on the speakers.  
** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The  
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.  
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Sp e a ke r Syst e m Ho o ku p  
To a vo id sh o rt -circu it in g t h e sp e a ke rs  
Sp e a ke r im p e d a n ce  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.  
To prevent this, make sure to take the following  
precautions when connecting the speakers.  
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,  
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or  
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to  
“8Ω.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your  
speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This  
information is usually printed on a label on the back of  
the speaker.)  
Ma ke su re t h e st rip p e d e n d s o f e a ch sp e a ke r co rd  
d o e s n o t t o u ch a n o t h e r sp e a ke r t e rm in a l o r t h e  
st rip p e d e n d o f a n o t h e r sp e a ke r co rd .  
Exa m p le s o f p o o r co n d it io n s o f t h e sp e a ke r co rd  
If you connect any speaker to the FRONT, CENTER or  
REAR SPEAKERS terminals with a nominal impedance  
between 4 ohms and 8 ohms, you must set the  
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω.”  
Notes  
• Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of  
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front  
speakers (see page 27).  
• Speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms cannot be  
used.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive  
removal of insulation.  
Aft e r co n n e ct in g a ll t h e co m p o n e n t s, sp e a ke rs,  
a n d AC p o w e r co rd , o u t p u t a t e st t o n e t o ch e ck  
t h a t a ll t h e sp e a ke rs a re co n n e ct e d co rre ct ly. Fo r  
d e t a ils o n o u t p u t t in g a t e st t o n e , se e p a g e 21.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a  
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than  
the one whose name is currently displayed on the  
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this  
happens, check the speaker connection again.  
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Pe rfo rm in g In it ia l Se t u p Op e ra t io n s  
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the  
Pe rfo rm in g in it ia l se t u p o p e ra t io n s  
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the  
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any  
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.  
Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET  
UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they  
correspond to your system. You can adjust the following  
items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the  
page in parenthesis.  
Be fo re t u rn in g o n t h e re ce ive r  
• Speaker size and placement (pages 18~19).  
• Speaker distance (page 20).  
Make sure that you have:  
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).  
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “@∞  
SPEAKERS selector” on page 27).  
Cle a rin g t h e re ce ive r’s m e m o ry  
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you  
want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.  
Jog dial  
1/u  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
ENTER  
Cursor buttons  
CUSTOM  
1 Press CUSTOM.  
CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display.  
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to  
display “MEMORY CLEAR [NO]”.  
3 Turn the jog dial to display “MEMORY CLEAR  
[YES]” and press ENTER.  
“Are you sure? [NO]” is displayed.  
4 Turn the jog dial to display “Are you sure? [YES]”  
and press ENTER.  
The unit automatically turns off, and then turns on  
again. All of the followings are reset to the factory  
settings or cleared.  
• All menu adjustments (speaker settings, equalizer  
settings, sound field parameters, etc.).  
• The equalizer settings in the equalizer bank.  
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Mu lt i Ch a n n e l Su rro u n d Se t u p  
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should  
be the same distance from the listening position (A).  
However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up  
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up  
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.  
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to  
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).  
Sp e cifyin g t h e sp e a ke r p a ra m e t e rs  
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.  
2 Press SET UP.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to  
select the parameter you w ant to adjust.  
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to  
the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).  
4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The  
setting is entered automatically.  
When placing rear speakers to your side  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the  
B
parameters that follow.  
A
A
Note  
45°  
When the adjustable range is exceeded, the display blinks. Please  
keep settings within areas A, B and C as described on the left.  
C
C
p Fro n t sp e a ke r size  
FRONT SP [LARGE]  
90°  
Initial setting : LARGE  
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,  
select “LARGE”.  
• 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.  
20°  
When placing rear speakers behind you  
B
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r size  
A
A
CENTER SP [LARGE]  
45°  
Initial setting : LARGE  
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,  
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set  
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to  
“LARGE”.  
C
C
90°  
• 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  
20°  
1
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *  
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.  
The sound of the center channel will be output from the  
front speakers.*  
Note  
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening  
position than the front speakers.  
2
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p Re a r sp e a ke r size  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r d ist a n ce  
REAR SP [LARGE]  
FRONT XX feet* (meter)  
Initial setting : LARGE  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
• 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 rear speakers to  
“LARGE”.  
• 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 rear channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
Set the distance from your listening position to the front  
(left or right) speaker (A on page 18).  
• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter)  
steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the closest  
speaker.  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r d ist a n ce  
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”. The  
sound of the rear channel will be output from the front  
speakers.*  
CENTER XX feet* (meter)  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
Set the distance from your listening position to the center  
speaker.  
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter)  
steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes  
1
*
NORMAL  
2
*
PHANTOM  
3
*
3 STEREO  
2
3
(* + * = 2ch mode).  
p Re a r sp e a ke r d ist a n ce  
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)  
REAR XX feet* (meter)  
Internally, 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” speaker.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even  
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you  
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the  
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to  
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
Initial setting : 11 feet* (3.5 meter)  
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear  
(left or right) speaker.  
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter)  
steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the closest  
speaker.  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
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About speaker distances  
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 39.  
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.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet  
(1~2 meters) closer than the actual speaker position will create a  
fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you  
cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear  
speakers are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer  
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often  
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!  
p Su b w o o fe r se le ct io n  
SUB WOOFER [YES]  
Initial setting : YES  
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This  
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the  
LFE signals from other speakers.  
• In order to take full advantage of the bass redirection  
circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
p Su b w o o fe r d ist a n ce  
S.W XX feet* (meter)  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
Set the distance from your listening position to the sub  
woofer.  
• Sub woofer distance can be set in 1 foot* (0.1 meter)  
steps from 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
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p Su b w o o fe r p h a se p o la rit y  
p Re a r sp e a ke r h e ig h t *  
S.W PHASE [NORMAL]  
REAR HEIGHT [LOW]  
Initial setting : NORMAL  
Initial setting : LOW  
Set the sub woofer phase polarity.  
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear  
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema  
Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration  
below.  
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers  
corresponds to section A.  
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers  
corresponds to section B.  
This setting only effects the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase  
polarity is set to "NORMAL". However, depending on the  
type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and  
the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase  
polarity to "REVERSE" may produce better bass.  
Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of  
the overall sound may also be affected. While listening  
from the main listening position, select the setting that  
best suits your environment.  
p Re a r sp e a ke r p o sit io n *  
REAR POSI [BEHIND]  
Initial setting : BEHIND  
B
A
B
A
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear  
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema  
Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration  
below.  
60  
30  
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers  
corresponds to section A.  
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers  
corresponds to section B.  
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers  
corresponds to section C.  
This setting only effects the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
* This parameter is not available when “Rear speaker  
size“ is set to “NO”.  
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About the rear speaker position and rear speaker height  
These settings are designed specifically for implementation of the  
Digital Cinema Sound “VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
The rear speaker position parameter allows you to specify one of  
three possible horizontal positions. The rear speaker height  
parameter allows you to specify one of two possible height  
positions. Select the position and height combination that comes  
closest to the actual position of your rear speakers.  
90°  
A
A
60°  
30°  
B
B
C
C
20°  
* This parameter is not available when “Rear speaker  
size“ is set to “NO”.  
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p Fro n t sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy  
Ad ju st in g t h e sp e a ke r vo lu m e  
FRONT SP > XXXHz  
Initial setting : > 80 Hz  
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to  
adjust the volume of each speaker.  
For more information regarding remote control  
operations, refer to the separate manual “Remote  
Commander” supplied with this unit.  
This setting lets you select the roll off frequency for the  
low cut filter of the front (left and right) speakers when  
the front speakers are set to “SMALL”.  
• The bass frequencies lower than the cut off frequency  
are divided by the bass redirection circuitry and output  
from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. In  
order to prevent clipping, frequencies below the cut off  
frequency are not output from the front speakers.  
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.  
2 Touch SOUND FIELD on the supplied remote to  
display the SOUND FIELD screen.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy  
3 Touch LEVEL on the supplied remote to display the  
CENTER SP > XXXHz  
LEVEL screen.  
Initial setting : > 80 Hz  
This setting lets you select the roll off frequency for the low cut filter  
of the center speaker when the center speaker is set to “SMALL”.  
• The bass frequencies lower than the cut off frequency  
are divided by the bass redirection circuitry and output  
from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. In  
order to prevent clipping, frequencies below the cut off  
frequency are not output from the center speaker.  
4 Touch TEST TONE on the supplied remote.  
5 Touch + on the remote.  
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence.  
6 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the  
test tone from each speaker sounds the same  
w hen you are in your main listening position.  
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left  
speakers, use the front balance controls on the  
remote (or FRONT (L/ R) in the LEVEL menu (page  
42)).  
p Re a r sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy  
REAR SP > XXXHz  
Initial setting : > 80 Hz  
This setting lets you select the roll off frequency for the  
low cut filter of the rear (left and right) speakers when the  
rear speakers are set to “SMALL”.  
• The bass frequencies lower than the cut off frequency  
are divided by the bass redirection circuitry and output  
from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. In  
order to prevent clipping, frequencies below the cut off  
frequency are not output from the rear speakers.  
• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left  
speakers, use the rear balance control in the remote  
(or REAR (L/ R) in the LEVEL menu (page 42)).  
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, use  
the center level control on the remote (or CENTER  
LEVEL in the LEVEL menu (page 42)).  
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, use  
the rear level control on the remote (or REAR  
LEVEL in the LEVEL menu (page 42)).  
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About the roll off frequency parameters  
These parameters are designed to allow you to prevent clipping  
by eliminating output of low-bass frequencies from “SMALL”  
speakers. Be sure to set the roll off frequency so that clipping  
does not occur from the respective speaker.  
7 Touch EXIT on the remote again to turn off the test  
tone.  
p LFE h ig h cu t filt e r  
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time  
You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same  
LFE HIGH CUT [STD]  
Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or touch MASTER  
VOLUME +/ – on the remote.  
Initial setting: STD (=120 Hz)  
This setting lets you select the cutoff frequency of the LFE  
channel High Cut Filter. Normally, this should set to STD.  
When using a passive subwoofer powered by a separate power  
amplifier, it may be better to change the cutoff frequency. When  
this is the case, use a setting other than STD.  
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You can output the test tone from the speaker of your choice  
Normally, the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.  
However, you can use the LEVEL menu to output the test tone  
from one specific speaker (see page 42). After you have touched  
TEST TONE, touch +/ – repeatedly to select “fix [XXX]”or “[XXX]  
fix”. The test tone is output from the selected speaker.  
p Dist a n ce u n it  
DIST.UNIT [feet]* [meter]  
Initial setting : feet* (meter)  
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure for  
setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
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Be fo re Yo u Use Yo u r  
Re ce ive r  
Notes  
Be fo re t u rn in g o n t h e re ce ive r  
• The rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the  
display during adjustment.  
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front  
panel using the parameters in the LEVEL menu (when the test  
tone is output, the unit switches to the LEVEL menu  
automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure  
described above and adjust the speaker levels from your  
listening position using the remote control.  
Make sure that you have:  
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).  
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “@∞  
SPEAKERS selector” on page 27).  
Ch e ckin g t h e co n n e ct io n s  
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When setting the volume levels for each speaker  
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the  
speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation  
for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make  
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual  
software. This is because most software contains center and rear  
channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front  
channels.  
After connecting all of your components to the receiver,  
do the following to verify that the connections were made  
correctly.  
1/u  
MASTER VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel  
surround you will notice that increasing the center and rear  
speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and  
center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear  
speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,  
and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better  
results.  
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage  
with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some  
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB  
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.  
2 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select a component  
(program source) that you connected (e.g., CD  
player or tape deck).  
3 Turn on the component and start playing it.  
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, look for the reason in the  
checklist on the following page and take the appropriate  
measures to correct the problem.  
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Th e re is n o so u n d n o m a t t e r w h ich co m p o n e n t is  
se le ct e d .  
/ Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
/ Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not  
set at 0.  
/ Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to  
OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not  
connected to the receiver (see “@∞ SPEAKERS  
selector” on page 27).  
/ Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
/ If “MUTING [ON]” appears in the display, press  
MUTING on the remote to turn off the muting  
function.  
Th e re ’s n o so u n d fro m a sp e cific co m p o n e n t .  
/ 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.  
No so u n d is h e a rd fro m o n e o f t h e fro n t  
sp e a ke rs.  
/ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify  
that sound is output from the headphones (see “@∞  
SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page  
27).  
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.  
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 57.  
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Fro n t Pa n e l Pa rt s  
De scrip t io n  
Location of  
Parts and Basic  
Operations  
This chapter provides information  
about the locations and functions of  
the buttons and controls on the front  
panel. It also explains basic  
operations.  
1 1/u sw itch  
Press to turn the receiver on and off.  
• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have  
turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost  
position to avoid damaging you speakers.  
2 INPUT SELECTOR control  
Turn to select the component you want to use.  
To select  
VCR  
Turn to light  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3  
DVD/ LD* or DVD  
DVD player  
LD player  
DVD/ LD* or TV/ LD  
Satellite tuner* or TV tuner TV/ SAT* or TV/ LD  
Tape deck  
MD or DAT deck  
CD player  
Tuner  
TAPE  
MD/ DAT  
CD  
TUNER  
PHONO  
Turntable  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
After selecting the component, turn on the component  
you selected and play the program source.  
• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the  
TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component  
you selected.  
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3
4
1
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
3
7
1 / u  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
AUDIO SPLIT  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM / AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
2
3 AUDIO SPLIT button  
4 DIGITAL/ANALOG button  
Press to select and play another audio source in  
combination with the selected component.  
Press to select either digital or analog audio signals for  
your digital components (DVD/ LD*, DVD, TV/ SAT*,  
TV/ LD, CD and MD/ DAT).  
Each press switches the input of the currently selected  
component as follows :  
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select a video component.  
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT repeatedly to select a different audio  
source or press AUDIO SPLIT once to display the current  
settings and turn the jog dial to select the different audio  
source. The display switches to “V:XXX A:XXX” to show  
both the video (V:XXX) and audio (A:XXX) sources.  
Select  
To  
AUTO  
Give priority to digital signals  
when there are both digital and  
analog connections. If there are  
no digital signals, analog is  
selected.  
To ca n ce l AUDIO SPLIT  
Press and hold AUDIO SPLIT for at least two seconds.  
Note  
ANALOG  
Specify the analog audio signals  
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R)  
jacks.  
When using AUDIO SPLIT, the input (digital/ analog) of the  
selected audio source is automatically set to “AUTO” (see  
“4 DIGITAL/ ANALOG button” for details).  
DIGITAL (OPTICAL)  
DIGITAL (COAXIAL)  
Specify the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL  
IN jacks.  
Specify the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL  
IN jack. (CD, DVD/ LD* or DVD  
only)  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
5 5.1CH INPUT button  
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH  
INPUT jacks. Press again to return to the previous  
function. When you want to listen to 5.1 channel audio  
with another function, select the function first, and  
then press 5.1CH INPUT.  
• When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass booster,  
and sound field effects do not function.  
• When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, sound is output from all of  
the speakers even if the center and rear speakers are set to  
“NO” in the SP SETUP menu.  
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8
!¢  
7
!£  
6
!¡  
9
!º  
!™  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
3
7
1 / u  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
AUDIO SPLIT  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM / AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
MODE  
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
@™  
!• !¶  
@∞  
@¢  
@º  
!∞  
!§  
@£  
@¡ !ª  
6 IR emitter  
!™ Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound.  
For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting  
from page 28.  
Emits IR signals to the remote.  
7 IR receptor  
Receives IR signals emitted by the remote.  
A.F.D. button  
Press to set the unit to automatically detect the type of  
signals being input and perform the proper decoding.  
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded without adding any effects.  
For details, see “AUTO FORMAT DECODING” on  
page 32.  
8 MEMORY button  
Press to memorize a preset station or preset sound  
field.  
9 The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For  
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page  
48.  
MODE +/– buttons  
Press repeatedly to select the desired sound field.  
For details, see “Selecting a Sound Field” on page 29.  
TUNER PRESET +/– buttons  
Scans all preset stations.  
• Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio  
signals.  
FM/AM button  
Selects the FM or AM band.  
2 CH button  
Press to cancel the sound fields and output the sound  
of the selected source from only the front left and right  
speakers.  
!º SOUND FIELD PRESET +/– buttons  
Press to select a preset sound field.  
For details, see “2 CHANNEL” on page 32.  
!¡ MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator  
This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals  
recorded in a multi channel format.  
ANALOG DIRECT button  
Press to listen to an analog source without digital  
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.  
For details, see “ANALOG DIRECT” on page 32.  
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!£ EQ BANK button  
@¡ CUSTOM button  
Press repeatedly to select an equalizer (EQ PRESET  
1~5) or turn the equalizer off (EQ PRESET OFF).  
Press to activate custom parameters (page 35).  
@™ SUR button  
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To maintain the highest fidelity to the original source  
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 35).  
You can adjust the various surround parameters (effect  
level, wall type, etc.).  
Do the following to bypass the sound field and equalizer circuits.  
1 Press EQ BANK to turn off the equalizer.  
2 • When listening to multi-channel sources, press A.F.D. to turn  
off the sound field processing.  
@£ TUNER button  
• When listening to two channel (stereo) sources, press 2 CH to  
bypass the sound field processing.  
Press to activate the tuner menu.  
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program  
source.  
@¢ EQ button  
Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 35).  
You can adjust the various equalizer parameters.  
!¢ MASTER VOLUME control  
After turning on the component you selected, turn to  
adjust the volume.  
@∞ SPEAKERS selector  
Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.  
!∞ OPEN/CLOSE buttons  
Set to  
To select  
Press to open/ close the door on the front panel.  
A
The speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS A terminals  
Note  
B
The speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS B terminals  
The door may suddenly stop if an external force is applied  
while it is being opened or closed. When this occurs, do not  
attempt to open or close the door by hand. Remove the cause  
of the force, then press OPEN/ CLOSE again.  
If the door stopped while being closed, the door  
automatically opens again a few seconds after closing. If the  
door stopped while being opened, the door remains where it  
stopped.  
A+B*  
The speakers connected to both the FRONT  
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel  
connection)  
OFF  
No speaker output  
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8  
ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front  
speakers  
*
!§ ENTER button  
Press to enter the index name (page 47) and clear  
settings.  
PHONES jack  
Use to connect stereo headphones.  
Connecting headphones cuts the output from the PRE  
OUT jacks and speaker terminals.  
!¶ Cursor buttons (  
/
)
Press to select various speaker level, surround, and  
equalizer parameters (etc.).  
When the headphones are connected, if 2 CH or  
AUTO FORMAT DECODING is selected, 2 channel  
stereo is output. If any other sound field is selected, it  
is automatically changed to “HEADPHONE  
THEATER”.  
!• Jog dial  
Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround,  
and equalizer parameters (etc.).  
!ª SET UP button  
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor  
buttons (!¶) to select the parameters. You can then  
make various settings using the jog dial (!•).  
@º LEVEL button  
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page  
35). You can adjust the various speaker level  
parameters (front balance, rear balance, etc.).  
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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound  
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of  
movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can  
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you  
desire by changing the various surround parameters.  
The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes.  
The cinema sound modes are designed for use when  
playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded  
with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.  
In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of  
these modes also provide sound effects commonly found  
in movie theaters.  
Enjoying  
Surround  
Sound  
This chapter describes how to set up  
the receiver to enjoy surround sound.  
You can enjoy multi channel surround  
when playing back software encoded  
with Dolby Digital or DTS.  
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications  
of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal  
processing technology. They shift the sound away from  
the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of  
several “virtual” speakers.  
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with  
standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add  
reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if  
you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these  
sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and  
stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.  
For more information about the sound modes, see pages  
30~32.  
A.F.D.  
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the  
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any  
reverberation (etc.).  
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the  
number and location of you speakers. See “Multi-Channel  
Surround setup” starting on page 18 to set the speaker  
parameters before enjoying surround sound.  
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MODE +/–  
Se le ct in g a So u n d Fie ld  
A.F.D.  
2 CH  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of  
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the  
program you want to listen to.  
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Pre ss MODE +/– re p e a t e d ly t o se le ct t h e so u n d  
fie ld yo u d e sire .  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SURR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
The current sound field is indicated in the display.  
See the table starting on the following page for  
information on each sound field.  
ANALOG DIRECT  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s u se d t o  
e n jo y su rro u n d so u n d  
To t u rn t h e so u n d fie ld o ff  
Press the A.F.D. or 2 CH button on the front panel.  
For details, see page 26.  
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically  
detect the type of audio signal being input and perform  
proper decoding (if necessary).  
z
You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by  
looking at the packaging  
Use discs with the  
logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital  
(AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.  
MODE +/– buttons: Press to select the sound field.  
z
When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are  
input  
2 CH button: Press to output sound from only the front  
(left and right) speakers. Multichannel audio signals are  
downmixed to 2 channels.  
The sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the  
sound field is turned off.  
z
You can enjoy surround sound while listening to headphones  
ANALOG DIRECT button: Press to input the analog  
signal without digital processing. When this function is  
on, the equalizer and sound field (etc.) are turned off.  
The PHONES jack on this receiver can present audio in Virtual  
Surround. For details, see page 27.  
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Sound field  
Effect  
Notes  
NORMAL SURROUND  
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is  
played according to the way it was recorded.  
Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with  
Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. A*  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. B*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V.  
MULTI DIMENSION (page 31) to create 5 sets of virtual  
speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual rear speakers.  
This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most any type of movie.  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V.  
MULTI DIMENSION (page 31) to create 5 sets of virtual  
speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual rear speakers.  
This mode is ideal for watching science-  
fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. C*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D  
sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 31) to  
create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener  
from a single pair of actual rear speakers.  
This mode is ideal for watching musicals  
or classic films where music is featured in  
the soundtrack.  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V.  
SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 31) to create 5 sets of  
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the  
sound of the front speakers (without using actual rear  
speakers).  
L
C
R
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. B*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V.  
SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 31) to create 5 sets of  
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the  
sound of the front speakers (without using actual rear  
speakers).  
LS  
RS  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D  
sound imaging of V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 31) to  
create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener  
from the sound of the front speakers (without using  
actual rear speakers).  
NIGHT THEATER  
MONO MOVIE  
Allows you to retain a theater like environment while  
listening at low volume levels, such as late at night.  
Creates a theater like environment from movies with  
monaural soundtracks.  
STEREO MOVIE  
Creates a theater like environment from movies  
recorded with stereo soundtracks  
Very effective with 5.1ch discreet signal  
sources like Dolby Digital and DTS.  
HEADPHONE THEATER  
Allows you to experience a theater like environment  
while listening through a pair of headphones.  
* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.  
However, turning the SUR menu “VIRTUAL SP” parameter off when using “CINEMA STUDIO EX.A~C” or “SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO  
EX. A~C” reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers.  
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Sound field  
Effect  
Notes  
V. MULTI DIMENSION*  
(Virtual Multi Dimension)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear  
speakers positioned higher than the listener from a  
single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5  
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at  
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.  
L
C
R
SIDE*  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
L
C
R
MIDDLE*  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
R
LS  
RS  
L
C
BEHIND*  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
* See  
page 19  
L
C
R
V. MULTI REAR*  
(Virtual Multi Rear)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear  
speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers.  
SIDE*  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
L
C
R
MIDDLE*  
BEHIND*  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
L
C
R
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
* See  
page 19  
V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION*  
(Virtual Semi Multi Dimension)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers  
from the sound of the front speakers without using  
actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual  
speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of  
elevation.  
L
C
R
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.  
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Sound field  
Effect  
Notes  
L
C
R
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A*  
(Virtual Enhanced Surround A)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear  
speakers from the sound of the front speakers without  
using actual rear speakers.  
LS  
RS  
L
C
R
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B*  
(Virtual Enhanced Surround B)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear  
speakers from the sound of the front speakers without  
using actual rear speakers.  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
SMALL HALL  
LARGE HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert  
hall.  
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.  
Ideal for musicals and opera.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert  
hall.  
OPERA HOUSE  
JAZZ CLUB  
DISCO/ CLUB  
CHURCH  
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.  
Great for rock or pop music.  
LIVE HOUSE  
ARENA  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
Great for sporting events or electric  
(amplified) music.  
STADIUM  
Be sure to set the game machine to stereo  
mode when using game software with  
stereo sound capabilities.  
GAME  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game  
software.  
* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.  
Notes  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
•
When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers.  
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes  
AUTO FORMAT DECODING  
(Press the A.F.D. button)  
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being  
You can use this mode as a reference. Set  
the equalizer to OFF while using this mode  
to hear the source sound exactly as it was  
recorded.  
input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard  
2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was  
recorded/ encoded, without adding any effects.  
2 CHANNEL  
(Press the 2CH button)  
Outputs the sound from the front left and right  
speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources  
completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to two  
channels.  
This allows you to play any source using  
only the front left and right speakers.  
ANALOG DIRECT  
(Press the ANALOG DIRECT  
button)  
The analog input signal is not digitally processed. Only  
volume control functions can be used.  
This mode is suitable for the enjoyment of  
high quality analog audio sources.  
Note  
No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front  
left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
L
C
S
R
L.F.E.  
S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY  
D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO  
a
MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS  
RS  
a
!™  
!¡  
!º  
9!£  
1 OPTICAL  
6 S.WOOFER  
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the OPTICAL terminal.  
Lights when the sub woofer selection is set to “YES”  
and sound is being output from the sub woofer.  
2 COAXIAL  
7 Tuner indicators  
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the COAXIAL terminal.  
These indicators light when using the receiver to tune  
in radio stations, etc. See pages 48~51 for tuner  
operations.  
3 a DIGITAL  
This indicator lights when the sound field is on and  
the unit is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby  
Digital (AC-3) format.  
8 MEMORY  
Lights when a tuner preset or sound field preset is  
saved in memory.  
4 Playback channel indicators  
9 D. RANGE  
The letters light to indicate the channels being played  
back.  
Lights when dynamic range compression is active. See  
page 43 to adjust the dynamic range compression.  
L: Front Left  
R: Front Right  
C: Center  
LS: Left Surround  
!º PRO LOGIC  
RS: Right Surround  
S: Surround (monaural or the rear components  
obtained by Pro Logic processing)  
Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing to  
two channel signals in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals.  
The boxes around the letters light to indicate the  
speakers used to playback the channels.  
See the next page for details regarding the playback  
channel indicators.  
!¡ DTS  
Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and that DIGITAL/ ANALOG is NOT set  
to ANALOG (see 4 on page 25).  
5 L.F.E.  
The letters “L.F.E.” light up when the disc being  
played 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.  
!™ a  
Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input.  
!£ EQ  
Lights when using an equalizer from EQ PRESET 1~5.  
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Source sound displays  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes  
the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL  
the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.  
The following table shows how the indicators light when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.  
Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the ones  
marked “ ” are the most common.  
Source Sound and Output Channel Display  
Recording  
Format  
(Front/Rear)  
Input Channel Display  
All speakers  
present  
Rear speakers  
absent  
Center speaker  
absent  
Rear/center  
speakers absent  
DIGITAL  
C
DIGITAL  
C
DIGITAL  
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [1/ 0]  
DTS [1/ 0]  
1/ 0  
2/ 0*  
3/ 0  
2/ 1  
3/ 1  
2/ 2  
C
C
C
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 0]  
DTS [2/ 0]  
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DIGITAL  
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 0]  
DTS [3/ 0]  
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 1]  
DTS [2/ 1]  
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DIGITAL  
C
S
DIGITAL  
C
S
DIGITAL  
C
S
DIGITAL  
C
S
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 1]  
DTS [3/ 1]  
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DIGITAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
L
R
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 2]  
DTS [2/ 2]  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS  
DIGITAL  
L
C
C
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
C
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
C
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
C
R
a
a
a
a
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 2]  
DTS [3/ 2]  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
3/ 2  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS DTS  
LS  
RS  
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
2/ 0**  
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 0]  
DOLBY PROLOGIC  
PCM XX kHz***  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
* Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF  
** Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON  
*** Sampling frequency is displayed  
Notes  
• The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/ 0** when using the following movie sound modes with 2/ 0* or  
STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C, SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C, NIGHT THEATER, V. MULTI  
DIMENSION, V. MULTI REAR, V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION, VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, or VIRTUAL ENHANCED B)  
• When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with standard audio formats, like PCM, the receiver creates rear  
signals from the front L and R signals. However, a center speaker signal is not created. In this case, sound is output from the rear  
speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light.  
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Usin g t h e Me n u s  
Settings and  
Adjustments  
SUR LEVEL  
Jog dial  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
4
6
3
7
1
/
u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
This chapter describes how to use the  
menu operations to change various  
settings, adjust the sound fields, and  
customize various aspects of the  
receiver’s functionality.  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
SET UP  
ENTER  
EQ  
CUSTOM  
Cursor buttons  
Use the menu operations to adjust various parameters  
and customize the receiver to suit your listening  
environment, your speaker, your components, and your  
personal preferences.  
1 Press SET UP, EQ, SUR, LEVEL, or CUSTOM to  
display the menu you desire.  
See “Menu Function Table” starting on the next page  
for a chart showing the menus and their respective  
parameters.  
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the  
desired parameter from the selected menu.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire.  
The new setting becomes effective and is stored  
automatically.  
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to adjust all necessary  
parameters.  
Notes  
• Certain parameters may not be available for adjustment due to  
the setting of other parameters (etc.). Unavailable parameters  
appear dimmed when shown in the display.  
• An EQ BANK (1~5) must be chosen before the EQUALIZER  
menu can be adjusted.  
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Menus (Press)  
Parameters (Press  
or  
to select) Range (Turn the jog dial to select)  
LARGE, SMALL  
Description  
<SP SETUP> (SET UP)  
FRONT SP [LARGE]  
CENTER SP [LARGE]  
REAR SP [LARGE]  
SUB WOOFER [YES]  
Pages 16~19  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
YES, NO  
FRONT 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
CENTER 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
REAR 11 feet* (3.5 meter)  
S.W 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
S.W PHASE [NORMAL]  
REAR POSI [BEHIND]  
REAR HEIGHT [LOW]  
FRONT SP > 80 Hz  
From 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 m) (in 1 foot* (0.1 m) steps)  
From 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 m) (in 1 foot* (0.1 m) steps)  
From 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 m) (in 1 foot* (0.1 m) steps)  
From 3 to 40 feet* (1.0 to 12.0 m) (in 1 foot* (0.1 m) steps)  
NORMAL, REVERSE  
SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND  
HIGH, LOW  
From 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)  
From 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)  
From 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)  
From 40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps, STD = 120 Hz)  
feet, meter  
CENTER SP > 80 Hz  
REAR SP > 80 Hz  
LFE HIGH CUT STD  
DIST. UNIT  
<EQUALIZER> (EQ)  
FRONT BASS 0 dB  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 99 Hz to 1 kHz  
Pages 39~40  
FRONT BASS 250 Hz  
FRONT MID 0 dB  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 198 Hz to 10 kHz  
FRONT MID 1.0 kHz  
FRONT MID [WIDE]  
FRONT TREBL 0 dB  
FRONT TREBL 2.5 kHz  
CENTER BASS 0 dB  
CENTER BASS 250 Hz  
CENTER MID 0 dB  
CENTER MID 1.0 kHz  
CENTER MID [WIDE]  
CENTER TRE. 0 dB  
CENTER TRE. 2.5 kHz  
REAR BASS 0 dB  
WIDE, MIDDLE, NARROW  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 1.0 to 10 kHz  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 99 Hz to 1 kHz  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 198 Hz to 10 kHz  
WIDE, MIDDLE, NARROW  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 1.0 to 10 kHz  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 99 Hz to 1 kHz  
REAR BASS 250 Hz  
REAR MID 0 dB  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 198 Hz to 10 kHz  
REAR MID 1.0 kHz  
REAR MID [WIDE]  
REAR TREBLE 0 dB  
REAR TREBLE 2.5 kHz  
PRESET (1~5) clear [NO]  
WIDE, MIDDLE, NARROW  
From –10.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From 1.0 to 10 kHz  
NO, YES  
* U.S.A./ Canada models only.  
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Menus  
(Press)  
Parameters  
(Press or  
Range  
Description  
to select)  
(Turn the jog dial to select)  
<SURROUND> (SUR)  
SURR. EFFECT 100%  
WALL S____| ____H  
REVERB S____| ____L  
SCREEN DEPTH [MID]  
VIRTUAL SP [ON]  
REAR ENHANCER [ON]  
BASS 0 dB -------  
From 0 to 150% (in 5% steps)  
From Soft to Hard  
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From Short to Long  
OFF, MID, DEEP  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
From –10 to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
From 99 to 1 kHz  
BASS 250 Hz -------  
MID 0 dB -------  
From –10 to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
From 198 Hz to 10 kHz  
MID 1.0 kHz -------  
MID [WIDE] -------  
TRE 0 dB -------  
WIDE, MIDDLE, NARROW  
From –10 to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
From 1.0 to 10 kHz  
TRE 2.5 kHz -------  
TEST TONE [OFF]  
FRONT L____| ____R  
REAR L____| ____R  
CENT. LEVEL 0 dB  
REAR LEVEL 0 dB  
SUB WOOFER 0 dB  
LFE MIX 0 dB  
<LEVEL> (LEVEL)  
OFF, AUTO, L, C, R, RS, LS, SW  
L/ R 17 step (in 1 dB steps)  
L/ R 17 step (in 1 dB steps)  
From +10.0 to –20.0 dB, OFF (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From +10.0 to –20.0 dB, OFF (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From +10.0 to –20.0 dB, OFF (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From +0.0 to –20.0 dB, OFF (in 0.5 dB steps)  
From +10.0 to –20.0 dB, OFF (in 0.5 dB steps)  
OFF, 0.1 - - - 0.9, STD, MAX  
OFF, ON  
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dts LFE MIX 0 dB  
D. RANGE COMP [OFF]  
MUTING [OFF]  
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Me n u Fu n ct io n Ta b le  
Menus  
(Press)  
Parameters  
(Press or  
Range  
Description  
to select)  
(Turn the jog dial to select)  
<CUSTOMIZE> (CUSTOM)  
V: (video source) A: (audio source)  
__ : AUDIO [AUTO]  
Page 46~47  
AUTO, ANALOG, OPTICAL, COAXIAL  
AUTO, PCM  
__ : DECODE [AUTO]  
DISP. DIMMER [100%]  
ABS PHASE [NORMAL]  
DF ROLL OFF [STD]  
100 - - - 50% (in 10% steps)  
NORMAL, REVERSE  
STD, SLOW  
NOISE BAND [STD]  
STD, WIDE  
2ND AUDIO [SOURCE]  
S.FIELD LINK [OFF]  
SOURCE, TUNER, CD, MD/ DAT, TAPE  
OFF, ON  
AUTO FUNCTION [ON]  
2-way REMOTE [ON]  
OFF, ON  
OFF, ON  
XXXXXXXX [  
]
select a character to input a name  
NO, YES  
MEMORY CLEAR [NO]  
SLEEP [OFF]*  
OFF, 0:30:00~9:00:00 (in 30 minute steps)  
AUTO, MANUAL  
STEREO, MONO  
<TUNER> (TUNER)  
TUNER MODE [AUTO]  
FM MODE [STEREO]  
FM [-----] A1  
Page 49~51  
input a station name  
NO, YES  
AM 10 kHz –> 9 kHz [NO]**  
PRESET CLEAR [NO]  
NO, YES  
* When using the remote, the timer can be adjusted up to 2 hours in 30 minute steps.  
** Except for Singapore/Malaysia models.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e Sp e a ke r  
Se t t in g s <SP SETUP>  
Ad ju st in g t h e Eq u a liza t io n  
<EQUALIZER>  
The EQUALIZER menu lets you adjust the equalization  
(low, mid, and high frequencies) of the front, center, and  
rear speakers individually. The equalizer bank lets you  
store up to 5 different equalizer settings.  
See “Multi-Channel Surround Setup” on page 18 for  
details on the parameters available in the SET UP menu.  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r size (FRONT SP)  
Initial setting : LARGE  
The following menu is only available after pressing EQ  
BANK and selecting one of the equalizers (EQ PRESET  
1~5).  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r size (CENTER SP)  
Initial setting : LARGE  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r b a ss a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
Fre q u e n cy)  
p Re a r sp e a ke r size (REAR SP)  
Initial setting : LARGE  
FRONT BASS +XX.XdB  
FRONT BASS XXXHz  
p Su b w o o fe r se le ct io n (SUB WOOFER)  
1 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to select  
the level (dB) or frequency (Hz).  
Initial setting : YES  
2 Turn the jog dial to adjust.  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (FRONT)  
Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire.  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
MID  
TREBLE  
BASS  
Band-  
w idth  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (CENTER)  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
Level  
(dB)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
p Re a r sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (REAR)  
Initial setting : 11 feet* (3.5 meter)  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 99 Hz to 1 kHz in  
21 steps.  
p Su b w o o fe r d ist a n ce (S.W)  
Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter)  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r m id ra n g e a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
p Su b w o o fe r p h a se p o la rit y (S.W PHASE)  
Fre q u e n cy)  
Initial setting : NORMAL  
FRONT MID +XX.XdB  
FRONT MID XXXHz  
p Re a r sp e a ke r p o sit io n (REAR POSI)  
Initial setting : BEHIND  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in  
37 steps.  
p Re a r sp e a ke r h e ig h t (REAR HEIGHT)  
Initial setting : LOW  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy (FRONT SP >)  
Initial setting : 80 Hz  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r m id ra n g e b a n d w id t h  
FRONT MID [WIDE]  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy (CENTER SP >)  
Initial setting : 80 Hz  
This parameter lets you adjust the width of the midrange  
band.  
• “WIDE” provides a wide band centered on the selected  
frequency, for general adjustments.  
• “MIDDLE” provides a normal band.  
• “NARROW” provides a narrow band centered on the  
selected frequency, for specific adjustments.  
p Re a r sp e a ke r ro ll o ff fre q u e n cy (REAR SP >)  
Initial setting : 80 Hz  
p LFE h ig h cu t filt e r (LFE HIGH CUT)  
Initial setting : STD  
p Dist a n ce u n it (DIST. UNIT)  
Initial setting : feet* (meter)  
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Ad ju st in g t h e Eq u a liza t io n <EQUALIZER>  
p Fro n t sp e a ke r t re b le a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
p Re a r sp e a ke r b a ss a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
Fre q u e n cy)  
Fre q u e n cy)  
FRONT TREBL +XX.XdB  
FRONT TREBL XXXHz  
REAR BASS +XX.XdB  
REAR BASS XXXHz  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz  
in 23 steps.  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 99 Hz to 1 kHz in  
21 steps.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r b a ss a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
p Re a r sp e a ke r m id ra n g e a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
Fre q u e n cy)  
Fre q u e n cy)  
CENTER BASS +XX.XdB  
CENTER BASS XXXHz  
REAR MID +XX.XdB  
REAR MID XXXHz  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 99 Hz to 1 kHz in  
21 steps.  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in  
37 steps.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r m id ra n g e a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
p Re a r sp e a ke r m id ra n g e b a n d w id t h  
Fre q u e n cy)  
REAR MID [WIDE]  
CENTER MID +XX.XdB  
CENTER MID XXXHz  
This parameter lets you adjust the width of the midrange  
band.  
• “WIDE” provides a wide band centered on the selected  
frequency, for general adjustments.  
• “MIDDLE” provides a normal band.  
• “NARROW” provides a narrow band centered on the  
selected frequency, for specific adjustments.  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in  
37 steps.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r m id ra n g e b a n d w id t h  
p Re a r sp e a ke r t re b le a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
Fre q u e n cy)  
CENTER MID [WIDE]  
This parameter lets you adjust the width of the midrange  
band.  
• “WIDE” provides a wide band centered on the selected  
frequency, for general adjustments.  
• “MIDDLE” provides a normal band.  
• “NARROW” provides a narrow band centered on the  
selected frequency, for specific adjustments.  
REAR TREBLE +XX.XdB  
REAR TREBLE XXXHz  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz  
in 23 steps.  
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r t re b le a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/  
p Pre se t cle a r (PRESET x cle a r)  
Fre q u e n cy)  
PRESET 1 clear [YES]  
CENTER TRE. +XX.XdB  
CENTER TRE. XXXHz  
Initial setting : NO  
To clear the currently selected equalizer preset, select  
[YES] and press ENTER. “Are you sure?” is displayed. If  
you select [YES] and press ENTER again and wait a few  
seconds, the unit clears the current equalizer and resets it  
to the factory preset. “PRESET x CLEARED !” is displayed  
as confirmation. (“x” is the number of the current  
equalizer preset.)  
Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz  
in 23 steps.  
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Cu st o m izin g So u n d Fie ld s <SURROUND>  
The SURROUND menu contains parameters that let you  
customize various aspects of the current sound field. The  
settings available in this menu are stored individually for  
each sound field.  
p Re a r re fle ct io n e n h a n ce r  
REAR ENHANCER [ON]  
Initial setting : ON  
This is a setup that adds the effect of a broader sound  
obtained from the sound of the surround channel even  
when the surround channel sound is monaural. This  
setting operates in CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C and  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C.  
p Effe ct Le ve l  
SURR.EFFECT XXX%  
Initial setting : (depends on sound mode)  
This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of the  
current digital cinema sound surround effect.  
• When ON is set, the effect is automatically applied to  
sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital  
[2/ 1], [3/ 1] surround channel  
p Wa ll t yp e  
• When OFF is set, there is no effect added.  
WALL S____|____H  
p Ba ss a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/Fre q u e n cy)  
Initial setting : midpoint  
BASS +XXdB  
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a  
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard  
wall is highly reflective and does not significantly effect  
the frequency response of the reflected sound. This  
parameter lets you control the level of the high  
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening  
environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall.  
The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood).  
BASS XXXHz  
Unlike the equalizer in the equalizer menu (which allows  
you to individually adjust the overall sound quality of  
each set of speakers) these parameters allow you to  
individually adjust the tonal quality of each sound field.  
1 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) repeatedly to select  
the level (dB) or frequency (Hz).  
2 Turn the jog dial to adjust.  
p Re ve rb e ra t io n  
Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 99 Hz to 1 kHz in  
21 steps.  
REVERB S____|____L  
Initial setting : midpoint  
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected  
(reverberated) many times between the left and right  
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more  
time to bounce from one surface to another than in a  
smaller room. This parameter lets you control the spacing  
of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or  
shorter (S) time. The midpoint (0) designates a standard  
room with no adjustment.  
p Mid ra n g e a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/Fre q u e n cy)  
MID +XXdB  
MID XXXHz  
Adjust as described in “Bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in  
37 steps.  
p Scre e n d e p t h  
SCREEN DEPTH [MID]  
p Mid ra n g e b a n d w id t h  
Initial setting : MID  
MID [WIDE]  
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the  
image reflected on the movie screen. This parameter  
allows you to create the same sensation in your listening  
room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into”  
the screen.  
This parameter lets you adjust the width of the midrange  
band.  
• “WIDE” provides a wide band centered on the selected  
frequency, for general adjustments.  
• “MIDDLE” provides a normal band.  
• “NARROW” provides a narrow band centered on the  
selected frequency, for specific adjustments.  
• The screen depth can be set to OFF, MID, or DEEP.  
• DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen depth.  
p Virt u a l sp e a ke rs  
p Tre b le a d ju st m e n t (Le ve l/Fre q u e n cy)  
VIRTUAL SP [ON]  
TREBLE +XXdB  
Initial setting : ON  
Allows you to turn the virtual speakers created by the  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C and SEMI-CINEMA  
STUDIO EX. A, B, C sound fields off or on.  
TREBLE XXXHz  
Adjust as described in “Bass adjustment”.  
• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz  
in 23 steps.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e Sp e a ke r Le ve ls <LEVEL>  
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you modify  
the output level of each speaker and perform a variety of  
other adjustments to control the sound mix. The settings  
available in this menu effect all the sound fields.  
p Re a r le ve l  
REAR LEVEL –XX.XdB  
Initial setting : 0 dB  
Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20 dB to  
+10 dB.  
• This setting can also be adjusted directly using the  
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”  
(page 21).  
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Most of these settings can also be adjusted directly using  
the remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 21).  
p Te st To n e  
TEST TONE [OFF]  
Initial setting : OFF  
Lets you turn the test tone on or off.  
p Su b w o o fe r le ve l  
SUB WOOFER –XX.XdB  
• When OFF is set, the test tone is not output.  
• [AUTO] outputs the test tone from each speaker in  
order automatically.  
• L (left front), C (center), R (right front), RS (right  
surround), LS (left surround), or SW (sub woofer)  
outputs the test tone only from the corresponding  
speaker.  
Initial setting : 0 dB  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20 dB to  
+10 dB.  
p LFE (Lo w Fre q u e n cy Effe ct ) m ix le ve l  
LFE MIX –XX.XdB  
• The test tone can also be output using the supplied  
remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 21).  
Initial setting : 0 dB  
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies  
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear  
channels via the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection  
circuitry.  
p Fro n t b a la n ce  
FRONT L____|____R  
Initial setting : center  
Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and  
right speakers.  
• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20 dB to  
0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the  
mix level determined by the recording engineer.  
• Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from  
the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of  
the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the  
sub woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (page 18~21).  
• This setting can also be adjusted directly using the  
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”  
(page 21).  
p Re a r Ba la n ce  
REAR L____|____R  
Initial setting : center  
Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right  
speakers.  
• This setting can also be adjusted directly using the  
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”  
(page 21).  
p Ce n t e r le ve l  
CENT.LEVEL –XX.XdB  
Initial setting : 0 dB  
Lets you adjust level of the center speaker.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20 dB to  
+10 dB.  
• This setting can also be adjusted directly using the  
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”  
(page 21).  
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p d t s LFE (Lo w Fre q u e n cy Effe ct ) m ix le ve l  
p Mu t in g  
dts LFE MIX XX.XdB  
MUTING [OFF]  
Initial setting : 0 dB  
Initial setting : OFF  
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies  
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear  
channels via the “dts” bass redirection circuitry.  
• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from +10.0 dB  
to –20.0 dB (line level).  
Lets you mute the sound (same as MUTING on the  
remote).  
• ON to mutes the sound from all speakers.  
• OFF restores the sound to the original volume.  
• Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from  
the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of  
the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the  
sub woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (page 18~21).  
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About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings  
The “dts LFE MIX” level is set to +10.0 dB and “LFE MIX” (Dolby  
Digital) is set to 0 dB. This is because there is an initial difference  
of 10 dB in the overall mix between the Dolby Digital and dts  
LFE channel levels. Essentially, with the “dts LFE MIX” level set  
to +10 dB and the “LFE MIX (Dolby Digital)” level set to 0 dB,  
approximately the same amounts of LFE channel signal are  
distributed to the other audio channels in the overall mix.  
p Dyn a m ic ra n g e co m p re sso r  
D. RANGE COMP [OFF]  
Initial setting : OFF  
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 reproduces the sound track with no compression.  
• 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in  
small steps to achieve the sound you desire.  
• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic  
range intended by the recording engineer.  
• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic  
range.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is only possible with Dolby Digital  
sources.  
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About the Dynamic Range Compressor  
This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the  
soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in  
the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but  
because many sources have only light compression, you may not  
notice much difference when using 0.1~0.9.  
Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies  
late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are  
predetermined and provide a very natural compression.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e Sp e a ke r Le ve ls <LEVEL>  
Ad ju st a b le p a ra m e t e rs fo r e a ch so u n d fie ld  
<SURROUND>1)  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
WALL  
TYPE  
REVERB  
TIME  
SCREEN  
DEPTH  
VIRTUAL  
SPEAKER  
SUR  
EQ  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
NORMAL SURROUND  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. A  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. B  
CINEMA STUDIO EX. C  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. B  
SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C  
NIGHT THEATER  
MONO MOVIE  
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VIRTUAL ENHANCED A  
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B  
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OPERA HOUSE  
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DISCO/ CLUB  
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LIVE HOUSE  
ARENA  
STADIUM  
GAME  
HEADPHONE THEATER  
5.1CH INPUT  
ANALOG DIRECT  
1) Settings are memorized for each sound field.  
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2) Settings are memorized and apply to all sound fields.  
3) Sound is not produced from the center speaker for sources with no center channel (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital 2/ 2, 2/ 1, 2/ 0, analog  
input).  
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Ot h e r Se t t in g s <CUSTOMIZE>  
The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to customize various  
aspects of the receiver’s operation.  
p Ph a se p o la rit y o f t h e in p u t so u rce  
ABS PHASE [NORMAL]  
Initial setting : NORMAL  
p Au d io sp lit  
Lets you set the absolute phase polarity of the input  
source. Normally, set to [NORMAL]. When outputting the  
sound of a source of reverse phase, set to [REVERSE].  
When set to [REVERSE], the polarity of the signals output  
from all the speakers and PRE OUT jacks is reversed from  
the current polarity.  
V:VIDEO3 A:CD  
Use to switch the audio source. (Same as the AUDIO  
SPLIT button on the front panel.) See “3 AUDIO SPLIT  
button” on page 25 for details.  
p Au d io in p u t m o d e  
Note  
DVD: AUDIO [AUTO]  
This setting does not change the polarity of the sub woofer to the  
front speakers. To change the phase polarity of the sub woofer to  
the front speakers, set S.W PHASE to REVERSE in the SP SETUP  
menu.  
Initial setting : AUTO  
Use to switch the input for the current component. (Same  
as the DIGITAL/ ANALOG button on the front panel.) See  
“4 DIGITAL/ ANALOG button” on page 25 for details.  
p Dig it a l filt e r fre q u e n cy re sp o n se t yp e  
p Dig it a l in p u t d e co d e m o d e  
DF ROLL OFF [STD]  
DVD: DECODE [AUTO]  
Initial setting : STD  
Initial setting : AUTO  
Lets you change the digital filter frequency response of  
the D/ A converter.  
• STD: Standard frequency response.  
• SLOW : The curve of the treble range is smoother than  
with STD. You can enjoy a different sound from STD.  
Lets you specify the type of signal being input to currently  
the selected digital audio jack. The settings are stored  
independently for each jack.  
• AUTO : The unit automatically switches between DTS,  
Dolby Digital (AC-3), and PCM.  
• PCM : All input signals are treated as PCM signals. If a  
Dolby Digital (AC-3), or DTS signal is input to a jack set  
to PCM, no sound will be heard. If a jack is set to  
“AUTO”, and a CD player or similar component  
connected to that jack sounds interrupted when  
playback begins, select “PCM” for that jack.  
p Te st t o n e n o ise t yp e  
NOISE BAND [STD]  
Initial setting : STD  
You can change the type of test tone noise.  
• STD reproduces a standard test tone with the frequency  
response recommended by Dolby Digital.  
• WIDE reproduces a “white noise” test tone. You can use  
to match the sound of the speakers.  
p Disp la y d im m e r co n t ro l  
DISP DIMMER XXX%  
Initial setting : 100%  
p Su b ro o m h o o ku p  
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display window.  
It can be adjusted in 10% steps from 50 to 100%.  
2ND AUDIO [SOURCE]  
Initial setting : SOURCE  
Lets you output audio signals to a stereo amplifier located  
in another room. Select the source to output the audio  
signals to the sub room. When [SOURCE] is selected, the  
analog signals of the source selected as the function are  
output to the sub room.* Be sure to hook up the stereo  
amplifier in the sub room to this receiver using the 2ND  
AUDIO OUT jacks (see page 11).  
* However, if 5.1 CH is selected as the function, the analog  
signals of the previously selected source are output to the sub  
room.  
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p So u n d Fie ld Lin k  
p Na m in g Pro g ra m so u rce s  
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Lets you register a name of up to 8 characters for the  
currently selected function. Touch or to move the  
position and turn the jog dial to select a character. When  
you are finished entering the name, press ENTER.  
When you want to clear a name that has been registered,  
S.FIELD LINK [OFF]  
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Initial setting : OFF  
When set to [ON], the sound field that was last applied to  
a program source is automatically applied whenever it is  
selected. For example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM  
as the sound field, change to a different program source,  
then return to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. If you  
do not want to use this function, set to [OFF].  
touch  
or  
to make the 8 character boxes blink. Turn  
the jog dial one click to the right to make the name appear  
as 8 spaces and then press ENTER.  
p CONTROL A1 a u t o fu n ct io n  
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by Sony  
When  
You can easily enter the names of components manufactured  
AUTO FUNCTION [ON]  
Initial setting : ON  
or  
is touched to make the 8 character boxes blink...  
Lets you set whether the CONTROL A1 auto function  
can turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1  
cord (see page 12) on or off and control their functions as  
if in a system or not. Select [OFF] when you do not want  
system control of the other components.  
• First, turn the jog dial one click to the right to display the name  
as 8 spaces. If ENTER is pressed at this time, the name is  
cleared.  
• If you continue turning the jog dial to the right, the model  
names of components manufactured by Sony appear. Press  
ENTER to confirm a new name. If you want to make changes to  
the name, touch  
until the character you want to change  
p Se t t in g u p t h e 2 w a y re m o t e  
blink and turn the jog dial to change the character.  
2-way REMOTE [ON]  
Initial setting : ON  
p Me m o ry cle a r  
If you want to use this receiver together with another  
component that is also compatible with the 2 way remote  
control system, be sure to perform the following operation  
to limit response to signals sent from the remote controls.  
• To use with the TA-E9000ES, turn OFF this unit’s 2 way  
remote control system. Make sure the TA-E9000ES is  
turned on when using this unit.  
MEMORY CLEAR [NO]  
Initial setting : NO  
To clear the memory, select [YES] and press ENTER. “Are  
you sure?” is displayed. Select [YES] and press ENTER  
again. The unit automatically turns off, and then turns on  
again. The memory is cleared.  
• To use with other components that have the  
logo,  
p Sle e p t im e r  
turn OFF the other component’s 2 way remote control  
system. For details, refer to the operating instructions  
suppled with your other components.  
SLEEP X:XX:XX  
Initial setting : OFF  
• To use with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or  
CDP-CX88ES, turn OFF the remote control adapter  
switch on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions suppled with the  
CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES.  
• When using several 2 way remote control system  
components together, be sure to place them close  
together in order to enable proper remote operation.  
Lets you set the receiver to turn off automatically after a  
certain time. Simply select how long you would like to  
wait before the unit turns itself off. Countdown begins  
automatically. The timer can be adjusted in 30 minute  
steps up to 9 hours using the receiver and up to 2 hours  
using the remote.  
To cancel the sleep function, select [OFF] before the count  
down is complete.  
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You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following  
ways:  
Receiving  
Au t o m a t ic/Ma n u a l Tu n in g  
If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,  
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your  
area (see page 49). You can also use the jog dial to find the  
frequency manually (Manual Tuning).  
Broadcasts  
This chapter describes how to receive  
FM or AM broadcasts and how to  
preset selected stations.  
Pre se t Tu n in g  
After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or  
Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver  
(see page 50). Then you can tune in any of the stations  
directly by entering its 2-character code using the  
supplied remote (see page 50). Up to 30 FM or AM  
stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the  
stations that you have preset (see page 50).  
Dire ct Tu n in g Usin g t h e Re m o t e  
You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly  
by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote (see  
page 51).  
Before you begin, make sure you have:  
• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see  
page 5).  
• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 27).  
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Au t o m a t ic/Ma n u a l Tu n in g  
MASTER VOLUME  
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descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on this  
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AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
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TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
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ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
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EQ  
SURR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
1 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.  
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2 Press TUNER.  
TUNER  
ENTER  
MEMORY  
TUNER  
PRESET +/–  
The last received station is tuned in.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to display “TUNE  
MODE [AUTO]”.  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s u se d t o  
re ce ive b ro a d ca st s  
4 Press TUNER again.  
The frequency appears in the display.  
TUNER PRESET +/–: Press to scan all available radio  
5 Turn the jog dial to + or –.  
Turn to + to scan from low to high; turn to – to scan  
from high to low.  
stations and to scan all preset radio stations.  
FM/AM: Press to select the FM or AM band.  
MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.  
TUNER: Press to activate the tuner menu.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is  
received.  
Wh e n t h e re ce ive r re a ch e s e it h e r e n d o f t h e  
b a n d  
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
Tuning scale is:  
FM: 50 kHz  
AM: U.S.A./ Canada models – 10 kHz (to change to 9 kHz, see  
page 51.)  
6 To continue scanning, turn the jog dial to + or –  
again.  
Singapore/ Malaysia models – 9 kHz  
Other models – 9 kHz (to change to 10 kHz, see page 51.)  
To p e rfo rm m a n u a l t u n in g u sin g t h e jo g d ia l  
Press the cursor buttons to display “TUNE MODE [MANUAL]”  
in step 3, then press TUNER. You can then use the jog dial to find  
the frequency you want.  
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Pre se t Tu n in g  
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief  
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on  
page 49.  
Tu n in g t o p re se t st a t io n s  
You can tune the preset stations either of the following  
two ways.  
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by  
performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below.  
Sca n n in g t h e p re se t st a t io n s  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Pre se t t in g ra d io st a t io n s  
2 Press TUNER PRESET + or TUNER PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset station you w ant.  
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in  
one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order  
and direction as follows:  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Tune in the station that you w ant to preset using  
Automatic/Manual Tuning (page 49) or Direct  
Tuning using the remote (page 51).  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.  
Do Steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.  
4 Press TUNER PRESET + or – to select a preset  
number.  
5 Press MEMORY again to store the station.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the  
station, start again from Step 3.  
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset another station.  
To ch a n g e a p re se t n u m b e r t o a n o t h e r st a t io n  
Do Steps 1 to 5 to preset the new station to the number.  
Cle a rin g p re se t st a t io n s  
1 Press TUNER to activate the tuner menu.  
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to display  
“PRESET CLEAR [NO]”.  
3 Turn the jog dial to display “PRESET CLEAR [YES]”  
and press ENTER.  
“Are you sure? [No]” is displayed.  
4 Once again, turn the jog dial to display “[YES]” and  
press ENTER.  
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Dire ct Tu n in g Usin g t h e  
Re m o t e  
Usin g t h e Tu n e r Me n u s  
See “Automatic/ Manual tuning” (page 49), “Preset  
Tuning” (page 50) and “Direct Tuning Using the Remote”  
(this page) for details.  
Use the supplied remote to perform the following  
operations.  
For details on the buttons used in this section, see the  
operationg instructions for the supplied remote.  
p Tu n in g m o d e se t t in g (TUNE MODE)  
Initial setting : AUTO  
To tune in receivable stations automatically, select  
“AUTO”.  
When you want to tune in a station that has a signal too  
weak to be tuned in AUTO mode, select “MANUAL” to  
change the frequency manually.  
1 Touch FUNCTION and SUB on the remote to select  
TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.  
p FM m o d e (FM MODE)  
Initial setting : STEREO  
3 Touch DIRECT on the remote.  
Normally, select “STEREO”. If FM stereo reception is  
poor, select “MONO”. You will not be able to enjoy the  
stereo effect, but the overall sound will be clearer.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
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p Na m in g p re se t st a t io n s (FM)  
This setting lets you register a name of up to 8 characters  
for the currently selected preset station. Touch  
move the position and turn the jog dial to select a  
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the tuning scale is  
set to 10 kHz.)  
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to  
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character. When you are finished entering the name, press  
ENTER. When you want to clear a name that has been  
If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a st a t io n a n d t h e  
e n t e re d n u m b e rs fla sh  
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,  
repeat Steps 3 and 4.  
registered, touch  
or  
to make the 8 character boxes  
blink. Turn the jog dial one click to the right to make the  
name appear as 8 spaces and then press ENTER.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
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You can display the frequency of the station being received  
Press TUNER, and then press  
repeatedly during reception of a  
station that has a name registered.  
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum  
reception.  
p AM Tu n in g sca le (AM X kHz –> Y kHz)*  
Initial setting : NO  
You can change the AM tuning scale. Press TUNER to  
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.  
enter the tuner menu and press  
or  
repeatedly to  
display “AM X kHz n Y kHz”. Turn the jog dial to  
display “YES” and press ENTER. When “Are you sure?”  
appears in the display, turn the jog dial to select “YES”  
and press ENTER again. When you change the AM tuning  
scale, AM preset stations are cleared.  
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tuning scale  
If you try to enter a frequency that is too precise for the  
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.  
* Except for Singapore/ Malaysia models.  
p Cle a rin g p re se t st a t io n s (PRESET CLEAR)  
Initial setting : NO  
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SOUND FIELD  
PRESET +/–  
Jog dial  
EQ BANK  
Other  
MODE +/–  
MEMORY  
MASTER VOLUME  
5
Operations  
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SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
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A.F.D  
–
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CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
This chapter describes the operations  
necessary to store your custom  
equalization and surround settings for  
instant recall.  
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+
PHONES  
EQ  
SUR  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
ENTER  
EQ Cursor buttons  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s u se d t o  
cre a t e cu st o m e q u a lize r se t t in g s  
EQ BANK button: Press repeatedly to select the equalizer  
you want to adjust.  
EQ button: Press to select the parameter you want to  
adjust in the current EQ BANK equalizer.  
MODE +/– buttons: Press to select the sound field.  
MEMORY button: Press to memorize a preset sound  
field.  
SOUND FIELD PRESET +/– buttons: Press to select a  
preset sound field.  
INPUT SELECTOR control: Rotate to select the source.  
Cursor buttons (  
/
): Use to select parameters after  
pressing the EQ button.  
Jog dial: Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields  
(etc.).  
Viewing detailed information about the audio source  
You can view information about the audio source currently  
selected. When a digital audio source is selected, the  
sampling frequency and bit rate of the audio signal can also  
be viewed. (Items which can be displayed may differ  
depending on the source.)  
Turn the jog dial counterclockwise to display the audio  
information (except during menu operations). Then turn the  
jog dial in either direction to scroll the information.  
Turning the jog dial immediately after pressing MODE +/ –  
adjusts surround modes. About two seconds after using  
MODE +/ – , you can use the jog dial to display the audio  
information. Also, after using INPUT SELECTOR, etc., you  
can turn the jog dial to display the audio information when  
the surround display returns.  
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Pre se t t in g Eq u a lize r a n d So u n d Fie ld s  
Any changes you make to the preset equalizers (EQ  
PRESET 1~5) are stored automatically.  
Pre se t t in g So u n d Fie ld s  
You can preset up to 5 of your favorite sound fields and  
easily call them up when you want.  
Pre se t t in g Eq u a lize r Se t t in g s  
1 Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer  
1 Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound  
you w ant to adjust (EQ PRESET 1~5).  
field to preset.  
2 Press EQ.  
2 Press MEMORY.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the  
desired parameter, then turn the jog dial to adjust.  
These parameters let you adjust the sound of each  
speaker individually (see page 39).  
3 Press SOUND FIELD PRESET +/– to select the preset  
number.  
4 Press MEMORY.  
The adjustments are stored automatically.  
The sound field is stored in memory.  
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You can turn off the equalization without erasing the  
equalizer  
Press the EQ BANK repeatedly to select “EQ PRESET OFF”.  
Cle a rin g St o re d Eq u a lize r Se t t in g s  
1 Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer  
you w ant to clear (EQ PRESET 1-5).  
2 Press EQ.  
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to display  
“<PRESET x clear [NO]>” (“x” is the number of the  
current equalizer preset).  
4 Turn the jog dial to display “<PRESET x clear  
[YES]>” and press ENTER.  
“Are you sure? [NO]” is displayed.  
5 Once again, turn the jog dial to display “[YES]” and  
press ENTER.  
“PRESET x CLEARED !” is displayed and the contents  
of the selected equalizer bank are restored to the  
factory presets.  
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Re co rd in g  
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the  
components connected to it. You don’t have to connect  
the playback and recording components directly to each  
other: once you select a program source on the receiver,  
you can record and edit as you normally would using the  
controls on each component.  
Re co rd in g o n a vid e o t a p e  
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 your VCR  
or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.  
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all  
components properly.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the program source  
to be recorded.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record  
into the LD player.  
MASTER VOLUME  
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MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
2
8
1
9
0
10  
SPEAKERS  
A
OFF  
A+B  
B
AUDIO SPLIT  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or  
FM  
/
AM  
TUNER PRESET  
SOUND FIELD PRESET  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
–
+
–
+
A.F.D  
–
+
2
CH  
ANALOG DIRECT  
EQ BANK  
5.1CH INPUT  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
–
+
PHONES  
EQ  
SURR  
LEVEL  
VIDEO 2) for recording.  
ENTER  
TUNER  
CUSTOM  
SET UP  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start  
playing the video tape or laser disc you w ant to  
record.  
Recording component  
(tape deck, MD deck,  
VCR)  
Playback component  
(program source)  
z
You can record the sound from any audio source onto a  
video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc  
After locating the point where you want to start recording from  
another audio source, select the program source, then start  
playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the  
audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the  
original medium.  
ç: Audio signal flow  
c: Video signal flow  
Re co rd in g o n a n a u d io t a p e o r Min iDisc  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the  
receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape deck or  
MD deck if you need help.  
For example, if you want to record video from the component  
connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks and audio from the component  
connected to the CD jacks:  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select VIDEO 1.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component to  
be recorded.  
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT to display “V:VIDEO1 A:(audio  
component)”  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.  
3 Press AUDIO SPLIT repeatedly to select the CD player as the  
audio component (“V:VIDEO1 A:CD”).  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck  
and adjust the recording level, if necessary.  
See “3 AUDIO SPLIT button” on page 25 for details on use of  
the AUDIO SPLIT button.  
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start  
To resume audio recording from the original medium, hold down  
AUDIO SPLIT for more than 2 seconds to cancel. (Please note  
that the selected audio component will switch once before  
cancelation.)  
playback on the playback component.  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component  
connected to the analog TAPE REC OUT or MD/ DAT REC  
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital  
component to the MD/ DAT OPT OUT jack.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the  
TAPE REC OUT or MD/ DAT REC OUT jacks.  
• You cannot, however, record multi channel surround digital  
signals from a DVD, etc.  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component  
connected to the analog TAPE REC OUT, MD/ DAT REC OUT,  
VIDEO 1 REC OUT or VIDEO 2 REC OUT jacks. To record a  
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the MD/  
DAT OPT OUT jack.  
• You cannot, however, record multi channel surround digital  
signals from a DVD, etc.  
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CONTROL A1 Co n t ro l Syst e m  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
Co n n e ct io n s  
This section explains the basic functions of the  
CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components  
have special functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on  
cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1  
connections. For detailed information regarding  
specific operations, be sure to also refer to the  
Operating Instructions supplied w ith your  
component(s).  
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to the  
CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. You  
can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible  
components in any order. However, you can connect only  
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD  
deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).  
(You may be able to connect more than one CD player or  
MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the respective component for  
details.)  
The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to  
simplify the operation of audio systems composed of  
separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections  
provide a path for the transmission of control signals  
which enable automatic operation and control features  
usually associated with integrated systems.  
Example  
CD  
MD  
Tape  
Other  
Amplifier  
(Receiver)  
player deck deck component  
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony  
CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette  
deck provide automatic function selection and  
synchronized recording.  
In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as  
a multifunction bus allowing you to control various  
functions for each component.  
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the control signals  
flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT  
jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1  
jack, you can use either one, or connect different  
components to each jack.  
Jacks and connection examples  
CONTROL A1  
Notes  
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain  
upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to  
handle new functions. In this case, however, older components  
will not be compatible with the new functions.  
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the  
CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a  
personal computer running “MD Editor” or similar application.  
Also, do not operate the connected component in a manner  
contrary to the functions of the application, as this may cause  
the application to operate incorrectly.  
CONTROL A1  
CD player  
MD deck  
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility  
On CONTROL A1 ja cks a n d co n n e ct io n s  
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the  
CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY  
300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components.  
Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with  
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to  
each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available  
with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with  
the CONTROL A1 control system.  
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1  
and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding  
particular connections or setup options, refer to the  
Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s).  
Ab o u t t h e co n n e ct in g co rd  
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied  
with a connecting cord as an accessory. In this case, use  
the connecting cord for your connection.  
When using a commercially available cord, use a  
monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long,  
with no resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG).  
However, when making connections between components  
with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL  
A1 jacks, the number of functions that can be controlled  
may be limited depending on the component. For detailed  
information, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with  
the component(s).  
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CONTROL A1 Co n t ro l Syst e m  
Ba sic Fu n ct io n s  
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as the  
component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of  
the other connected components are not turned on.  
Au t o m a t ic fu n ct io n se le ct io n  
When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony  
amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using  
monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the  
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the  
correct input when you press the play button on one of  
the connected components.  
Notes  
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier  
(receiver) using a monaural mini-plug cord in order to take  
advantage of the automatic function selection feature.  
• This function only works when the components are connected  
to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on  
the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the  
names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the  
Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver.  
• When recording, do not play any components other than the  
recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection  
to operate.  
Syn ch ro n ize d re co rd in g  
This function lets you conduct synchronized recording  
between the selected source and recorder components.  
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or  
receiver) to the source component.  
2 Set the source component to pause mode (make  
sure both the ( and P indicators light together).  
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-PAUSE  
mode.  
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.  
The source component is released from the pause  
mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.  
When playback ends from the source component,  
recording stops.  
Notes  
• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.  
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special  
synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1  
Control System, like “CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer  
to the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder  
component.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Additional  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while  
using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help  
you remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking the  
connections” on page 22 to verify that the connections are  
correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Information  
Th e re ’s n o so u n d o r o n ly a ve ry lo w -le ve l so u n d  
is h e a rd .  
/ Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
/ Make sure that you’ve selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
/ Make sure that you’ve set the SPEAKERS selector  
correctly (see page 27).  
/ Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING [ON]”  
appears in the display.  
/ The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the  
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and  
turn on the power again.  
Th e le ft a n d rig h t so u n d s a re u n b a la n ce d o r  
re ve rse d .  
/ Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
/ Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL  
menu.  
Se ve re h u m o r n o ise is h e a rd .  
/ Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
/ Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)  
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
/ Move your TV away from the audio components.  
/ Make sure you’ve grounded SIGNAL GND y  
terminal.  
/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
Th e re is a lo n g sile n ce b e fo re so u n d ca n b e  
h e a rd .  
/ When ANALOG DIRECT is switched to one of the  
other sound fields, a silence lasting several seconds  
may be experienced before sound can be heard  
again. When this occurs, set D. POWER in the  
CUSTOMIZE menu to “ALWAYS ON”.  
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No so u n d is h e a rd fro m t h e ce n t e r sp e a ke r.  
/ Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D.).  
Ra d io st a t io n s ca n n o t b e t u n e d in .  
/ Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
/ Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”  
or “virtual” (see page 30~32).  
/ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 21).  
/ Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set  
to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 18).  
/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
/ Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning)  
(see pages 51).  
/ No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset  
stations). Preset the stations (see page 50).  
No so u n d o r o n ly a ve ry lo w -le ve l so u n d is h e a rd  
fro m t h e re a r sp e a ke rs.  
/ Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D.).  
/ Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”  
or “virtual” (see page 30~32).  
/ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 21).  
/ Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to  
either SMALL or LARGE (see page 19).  
No p ict u re o r a n u n cle a r p ict u re a p p e a rs o n t h e  
TV scre e n o r m o n it o r.  
/ Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
/ Move your TV away from the audio components.  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e d o n e .  
/ Check that the components are connected correctly.  
/ Select the source component by rotating the  
INPUT SELECTOR control.  
/ When recording from a digital component, be sure  
to press DIGITAL/ ANALOG to select “ANALOG”  
(see page 25) before recording with a component  
connected to the analog MD/ DAT, TAPE, VIDEO  
1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 terminals.  
Th e a u d io o u t p u t d o e s n o t co rre sp o n d t o t h e  
vid e o im a g e o n t h e TV scre e n o r m o n it o r.  
/ Check the source of the audio signal by pressing  
AUDIO SPLIT to display "V:(video component)  
A:(audio component)". Hold down AUDIO SPLIT  
for more than 2 seconds to cancel the function and  
restore both audio and video to the selected video  
component.  
/ When recording from a digital component, be sure  
to press DIGITAL/ ANALOG to select “DIGITAL”  
(see page 25) before recording with the component  
connected to the MD/ DAT OPT OUT terminals.  
Th e re m o t e d o e s n o t fu n ct io n .  
/ Point the remote at the remote sensor  
on the  
receiver.  
/ Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
/ Replace all batteries in the remote with new ones,  
if they are weak.  
Th e su rro u n d e ffe ct ca n n o t b e o b t a in e d .  
/ Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D.).  
/ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A  
or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front  
speakers.  
/ Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
/ If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the  
remote to select a source or component other than  
TV before operating the receiver or other  
component.  
Th e fro n t p a n e l d o o r st o p s su d d e n ly w h ile  
o p e n in g o r clo sin g .  
/ If an external force is applied to the door while it is  
opening or closing, it stops automatically for safety  
reasons. Remove the cause of the external force,  
then press OPEN/ CLOSE again (see page 27).  
Re fe re n ce se ct io n s fo r cle a rin g t h e  
re ce ive r’s m e m o ry  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized equalizers  
Page 17  
Page 47, 53  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Frequency response  
PHONO:  
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz  
Inputs (Digital)  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Coaxial (DVD/ LD or  
DVD, CD) :  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 8 ohm loads, both  
channels driven, from 20 -  
20,000 Hz; rated 120 w atts  
per channel minimum RMS  
pow er, w ith no more than  
0.05% total harmonic  
distortion from 250  
RIAA ±0.5 dB  
LINE (TUNER, CD,  
MD/ DAT, TAPE,  
TV/ SAT or TV/ LD,  
DVD/ LD or DVD,  
VIDEO 1, 2, and  
VIDEO 3):  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
Optical (DVD/ LD or  
DVD, TV/ SAT or  
TV/ LD, MD/ DAT) :  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz  
+0.5/ –2.0 dB  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
Outputs (Analog)  
REC OUT  
(MD/ DAT, TAPE,  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
VIDEO 1, 2, 3):  
Voltage: 200 mV,  
Impedance:  
milliw atts to rated output.  
(U.S.A. model only)  
DIGITAL: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
PHONO: 86 dB**  
(A, 5 mV)  
1 kilohm  
Au d io se ct io n  
PRE OUT  
LINE: 100 dB**  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
** ANALOG DIRECT  
(FRONT L/ R,  
CENTER,  
POWER OUTPUT  
Stereo mode 8 ohms  
120 W + 120 W  
4 ohms  
REAR L/ R,  
SUB WOOFER):  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance:  
1 kohms  
Inputs (Analog)  
PHONO:  
Sensitivity: 4 mV  
100 W + 100 W  
(THD 0.05%,  
20 Hz - 20 kHz)*  
(DIN 1 kHz)  
Impedance:  
50 kilohms  
PHONES:  
Accepts low- and  
high-impedance  
headphones  
LINE (TUNER, CD,  
MD/ DAT, TAPE,  
TV/ SAT or TV/ LD,  
DVD/ LD or DVD,  
VIDEO 1, 2, and  
VIDEO 3):  
Surround mode  
8 ohms  
Front: 120W + 120W  
Centera): 120W  
Reara):  
Outputs (Digital)  
Optical (MD/ DAT)  
120W + 120W  
4 ohms  
Sensitivity: 200 mV  
Impedance:  
50 kilohms  
Sampling Frequency  
48 kHz  
Front: 100W + 100W  
Centera): 100W  
Reara):  
EQ  
BASS:  
99 Hz ~ 1.0 kHz  
(21 steps)  
MID:  
100W + 100W  
(THD 0.05%,  
20 Hz - 20 kHz)*  
(DIN 1 kHz)  
198 Hz ~ 10 kHz  
(37 steps)  
* U.S.A./Canada models only.  
TREBLE:  
a) Depending on the sound field settings and  
the source, there may be no sound output.  
1.0 kHz ~ 10 kHz  
(23 steps)  
Gain levels:  
±10 dB, 0.5 dB step  
Decodable Digital Formats  
Dolby Digital (AC-3),  
DTS  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
FM t u n e r se ct io n  
AM t u n e r se ct io n  
Ge n e ra l  
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Tuning range U.S.A./ Canada models:  
With 10-kHz tuning  
scale:  
Power requirements  
U.S.A./ Canada models:  
Antenna terminals  
120 V AC, 60Hz  
Singapore/ Malaysia  
models:  
220 - 230 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz  
Other models:  
120/ 220/ 240 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
530 - 1710 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning  
scale:  
Sensitivity  
Mono: 18.3 dBf,  
2.2 µV/ 75 ohms  
Stereo: 38.3 dBf,  
22.5 µV/ 75 ohms  
531 - 1710 kHz  
Singapore/ Malaysia  
models:  
531–1602 kHz (9 kHz  
interval)  
Other models:  
531–1602 kHz  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/ 75 ohms  
Power consumption  
U.S.A. model: 450 W  
Canadian model:  
650 VA  
S/N  
Mono: 76 dB  
Stereo: 70 dB  
(9 kHz interval)  
530–1610 kHz  
(10 kHz interval)  
Singapore/ Malaysia  
models: 420 W  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono: 0.3%  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Other models: 450 W  
Stereo: 0.5%  
Usable sensitivity  
50 dB/ m (at 1,000 kHz  
AC outlets  
U.S.A./ Canada models:  
2 switched,  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
or 999 kHz)  
total 120 W/ 1 A  
Other models:  
2 switched,  
Frequency response  
30 Hz - 15 kHz  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50 mV/ m)  
+0.5/ –2 dB  
total 100 W  
Harmonic distortion  
0.5 % (50 mV/ m,  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
Dimensions 430 × 174 × 462 mm  
(17 × 6 7/ 8 ×  
400 kHz)  
18 1/ 4 inches)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz: 35 dB  
At 10 kHz: 40 dB  
including projecting  
parts and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
Vid e o se ct io n  
24.5 kg (54 lbs. 1 oz.)  
Inputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
S-video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
Supplied accessories  
See page 4.  
C: 0.286 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
Design and specifications are subject  
to change without notice.  
Outputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
S-video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
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Glo ssa ry  
Su rro u n d so u n d  
Do lb y Dig it a l (AC-3)  
DTS  
Sound that consists of three elements:  
direct sound, early reflected sound  
(early reflections) and reverberative  
sound (reverberation). The acoustics  
of the surrounding space affect the  
way these three sound elements are  
heard. Surround sound combines  
these sound elements in such a way  
that you actually can sense the size of  
the venue, as well as its type.  
This sound format for movie theaters  
is more advanced than Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround. In this format, the  
rear speakers output stereo sound  
with an expanded frequency range  
and a subwoofer channel for deep  
bass is independently provided. This  
format is also called “5.1” because the  
subwoofer channel is counted as  
0.1 channel (since it functions only  
when a deep bass effect is needed).  
All six channels in this format are  
recorded separately to realize superior  
channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed  
digitally, less signal degradation  
occurs. The name “AC-3” comes from  
the fact that it is the third audio  
coding method to be developed by  
the Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
Digital audio compression technology  
that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
developed. This technology conforms  
to 5.1-channel surround. The rear  
channel is stereo and there is discrete  
subwoofer channel in this format. The  
good channel separation is realized  
because the all channel data is  
recorded discrete and processed in  
digital.  
• Types of sound  
Reverberation  
Early reflections  
Direct sound  
• Transition of sound from rear speakers  
Direct sound  
Dig it a l Cin e m a So u n d  
This is the generic name of the  
surround sound produced by digital  
signal processing technology  
developed by Sony. Unlike previous  
surround sound fields mainly  
directed at the reproduction of music,  
Digital Cinema Sound is designed  
specifically for the enjoyment of  
movies.  
Level  
Early  
reflections  
Reverberation  
Time  
Early reflection time  
Do lb y Pro Lo g ic Su rro u n d  
As one method of decoding Dolby  
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
produces four channels from two-  
channel sound. Compared with the  
former Dolby Surround system,  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces  
left-to-right panning more naturally  
and localizes sounds more precisely.  
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround, you should have one  
pair of rear speakers and a center  
speaker. The rear speakers output  
monaural sound.  
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U.S.A./Canada models only.  
*
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In d e x  
A
P, Q  
AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
Parameter 36~38, 44, 45  
Adjusting  
R
brightness of the display 46  
equalizer 39, 40  
Recording  
speaker volumes 21  
surround parameters 41  
on an audio tape or MD 54  
on a video tape 54  
B
C
S
Basic operations 24~27  
Selecting  
Battery  
4
component 24  
sound field 29  
Sound field  
Changing effect level 41  
adjustable parameters 41  
customizing 46, 47  
pre-programmed 30~32  
resetting 47  
Checking the connections 22  
Clearing receiver’s memory 17  
Connecting. See Hookups  
Customizing sound fields 46, 47  
selecting 29  
Speakers  
D
adjusting speaker volume 21  
placement 18  
Digital Cinema Sound 61  
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 61  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 61  
DTS 61  
Supplied accessories  
4
Surround sound 18~21  
T
Dubbing. See Recording  
Test tone 21  
E, F, G  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Editing. See Recording  
Effect level 41  
Unpacking  
4
H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O  
Hookups  
5.1CH input 10  
AC power cord 13  
audio components  
6
CONTROL A1 12  
digital components 8, 9  
speakers 15  
video components  
7
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