Sony Stereo Receiver STR DE400 User Manual

2-680-009-11 (2)  
Multi Channel AV  
Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DE400  
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2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13  
3b: Connecting the video components........ 16  
4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 22  
6: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
automatically  
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround  
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....43  
Using only the front speakers  
settings....................................................46  
(AUTOBETICAL)..................................48  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........52  
Playback  
Switching the audio input mode  
(INPUT MODE).....................................53  
Using the Sleep Timer.................................55  
Settings for the surround sound  
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 37  
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)........ 37  
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 38  
Calibrating the appropriate settings  
automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 41  
Glossary.......................................................56  
Precautions ..................................................57  
Troubleshooting...........................................58  
Specifications ..............................................61  
Index..............................................Back cover  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
1 2 3 45 6  
7
8
9 q; qa qs qd  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
?/1  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
w; ql  
qk  
qh qg  
qf  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver  
on or off (page 23, 30, 31,  
46, 48).  
H Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a  
list of selectable items  
appears here (page 6).  
B AUTO CAL MIC  
Connects to the supplied  
ECM-AC2 optimizer  
microphone for the Auto  
Calibration function (page  
24).  
jack  
I AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu  
of the receiver.  
J ENTER  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings  
(page 27, 32, 51, 54).  
C MEMORY  
Press to store a station  
(page 49).  
D PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset  
K 2CH  
Press to select 2CH  
STEREO mode (page 46).  
+/–  
station (page 50).  
E DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
(page 52, 54).  
L A.F.D.  
Press to select A.F.D.  
mode (page 42).  
M MOVIE,  
Press to select sound fields  
(MOVIE, MUSIC) (page  
43).  
F DIMMER  
Press to adjust the  
brightness of the display  
(page 41).  
MUSIC  
N MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 28, 29,  
30, 31).  
G Remote sensor  
Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
VOLUME  
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Name  
Function  
O INPUT MODE  
Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are connected  
to both digital and analog  
jacks (page 53).  
P I/i/U/u  
After pressing AMP  
MENU (I), press I or i  
and U or u to select the  
settings.  
Q Input buttons  
Press one of the button to  
select the component you  
want to use.  
R TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station  
(page 47, 50).  
S FM MODE  
Press to select FM  
monaural or stereo  
reception.  
T PHONES jack  
Connects to a headphone  
(page 59).  
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About the indicators on the display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SP  
;
DIGITAL  
;
PRO LOGIC II DTS  
RDS  
STEREO MONO  
LFE  
MEMORY  
SW  
SLEEP OPT COAX  
D.RANGE  
L
C
R
SL  
S
SR  
qd qs qa  
q;  
9
qf  
8
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when sub woofer  
selection is set to “YES” (page  
34) and the audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER  
jack.  
E ;PRO  
LOGIC (II)  
Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to  
2 channel signals in order to  
output the center and surround  
channel signals. “; PRO  
LOGIC II” lights up when the  
Pro Logic II Movie/Music  
decoder is activated.  
However, both indicators do not  
light up if both the center and  
surround speakers are set to  
“NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”,  
“DOLBY PL”, “PLII MV”, or  
“PLII MS” is selected.  
B LFE  
Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains an LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect)  
channel and the LFE channel  
signal is actually being  
reproduced.  
C SP  
Lights up when the receiver is  
turned on. This indicator does  
not light up if a headphone is  
connected to the PHONES jack.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro  
Logic II decoding do not  
function for DTS format  
signals.  
D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital  
signals are input.  
Note  
F DTS  
Lights up when DTS signals are  
input.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and that  
INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 53).  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is not  
set to “ANALOG” (page 53).  
G MEMORY  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
Memory (page 50), etc., is  
activated.  
H Preset  
station  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
you have preset. For details on  
presetting radio stations, see  
page 49.  
indicators  
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Name  
Function  
I Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
(page 47), etc.  
indicators  
Note  
“RDS” appears for models of  
area code CEL, CEK only.  
J D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page  
33).  
K COAX  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the COAXIAL  
jack, or when INPUT MODE is  
set to “COAX IN” (page 53).  
L OPT  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the OPTICAL  
jack, or when INPUT MODE is  
set to “OPT IN” (page 53).  
M SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep timer  
is activated (page 55).  
N Playback  
channel  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)  
indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around  
the letters vary to show how the  
receiver downmixes the source  
sound (based on the speaker  
settings).  
indicators  
L
R
Front Left  
Front Right  
C
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Example:  
SL  
SR  
S
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Outputchannel: When surround  
speaker is set to “NO” (page 34)  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
SW  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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Rear panel  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
A DIGITAL INPUT section  
D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
section  
OPTICAL  
IN jack  
Connects to a DVD  
player, etc. The  
COAXIAL jack  
provides a better  
quality of loud  
sound (page 18,  
20).  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jack  
Connects the video  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
and audio jacks of  
a VCR or a DVD  
player (page 17,  
18, 19, 20, 21).  
COAXIAL IN  
jack  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT jack*  
Yellow  
B AUDIO INPUT section  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jack  
Connects to an MD  
deck or CD player,  
etc. (page 15).  
White (L)  
E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT section  
Red (R)  
COMPONENT Connects to a DVD  
Green  
Blue  
VIDEO  
INPUT/  
OUTPUT  
jack*  
player, TV, or a  
satellite tuner. You  
can enjoy high  
quality image  
C ANTENNA section  
FM  
ANTENNA  
Connects to the  
Red  
(page 17, 19, 20).  
FM wire antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 22).  
F SPEAKER section  
AM  
Connects to the  
ANTENNA  
AM loop antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 22).  
Connects to  
speakers (page 13).  
Connects to sub  
woofer (page 13).  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor  
(page 17).  
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Name  
Function  
Remote commander  
A AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
Sonyaudio/video components  
that the remote is assigned to  
operate (page 55).  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other  
You can operate the receiver with the supplied  
remote. You can also use the remote to control  
the Sony audio/video components that the  
remote is assigned to operate (page 55).  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
RM-AAU006  
Note  
AV ?/1  
1(on/standby) switch  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
TV ?/1, ?/1  
2(  
wg  
wf  
on/standby) switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
3
B TV ?/1  
Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at  
the same time to turn the TV  
on or off.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
wd  
ws  
4
5
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
off.  
To turn off all components,  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
6
7
8
wa  
w;  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
0/10  
CLEAR  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
ql  
qk  
qj  
F
f
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components as follows.  
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
steps in “Changing button  
assignments” on page 55.  
MASTER VOL  
G
g
qd  
qf  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
X
M
qg  
TV  
x
qh  
Button  
Assigned Sony  
component  
VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)  
VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)  
DVD  
DVD player  
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD  
player  
TUNER  
Built-in tuner  
D AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the receiver. Then, use the  
control buttons to perform  
menu operations.  
E MOVIE,  
Press to select sound fields for  
movie or music.  
MUSIC  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
F DUAL MONO Press to select the language  
you want during digital  
O ./>  
Press to skip tracks of the CD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, or tape deck.  
broadcast.  
<
G FM MODE  
H D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
Press to select FM monaural  
or stereo reception.  
REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the VCR or  
DVD player.  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
m/M  
Press to  
Press to skip disc of the CD  
player or DVD player (multi-  
disc changer only).  
– search tracks in the forward/  
backward direction of the  
DVD player.  
– fast forward/rewind of the  
VCR, CD player, MD deck,  
or tape deck.  
I ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
buttons.  
a)  
H
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
MD deck, or tape deck.  
MEMORY  
Press to store a station.  
J DVD MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD player on the TV  
screen. Then, use the control  
buttons to perform menu  
operations.  
X
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, or tape deck. (Also  
starts recording with  
components in recording  
standby.)  
K TOOLS  
Press to display options  
applicable to the entire disc  
(e.g. disc protection), recorder  
(e.g. audio settings during  
recording), or multiple items  
on a list menu (e.g. erasing  
multiple titles).  
x
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
MD deck, or tape deck.  
TV CH +/–  
Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)  
at the same time to select  
preset TV channels.  
L MUTING  
Press to mute the sound.  
M TV VOL  
Press TV VOL +/– and TV  
(P) at the same time to adjust  
the TV volume level.  
a)  
PRESET +/– Press to select  
+ /–  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR  
or satellite tuner.  
MASTER  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
a)  
VOL + /–  
TUNING +/–  
P TV  
Press to scan a station.  
To activate the buttons with  
orange printing, press TV and  
the button with orange  
N MENU  
Press to display the menus of  
the VCR, DVD player, or  
satellite tuner on the TV  
screen. Then, use the control  
buttons to perform menu  
operations.  
printing simultaneously.  
Q RETURN/  
Press to  
EXIT O  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCR, DVD player, or  
satellite tuner is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
R Control  
After pressing AMP MENU  
(D), DVD MENU (J), or  
MENU (N), press the control  
button V, v, B or b to select  
the settings. When you press  
DVD MENU or MENU, press  
the control button to enter the  
selection.  
Y TV/VIDEO  
Press TV/VIDEO and TV  
(P) at the same time to select  
the input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
buttons  
SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
S DISPLAY  
Press to  
a)  
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and  
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the receiver.  
– select information displayed  
on the receiver’s display (for  
TUNER input only).  
– select information displayed  
on the TV screen of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, or MD  
deck.  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only. Therefore, depending on the  
component, the above operation may not be  
possible or may operate differently than described.  
T -/--  
Press -/-- and TV (P) at the  
same time to select the  
channel entry mode, either  
one or two digits of the TV.  
x
>10/  
Press to select  
– track numbers over 10 of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player or MD deck.  
– channel numbers of the  
Digital CATV terminal.  
CLEAR  
Press to  
– clear a mistake when you  
press the incorrect numeric  
button.  
– return to continuous  
playback, etc. of the satellite  
tuner or DVD player.  
U Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
buttons  
(number 5 )  
a)  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player or  
MD deck. Press 0/10 to  
select track number 10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
Press the numeric buttons and  
TV (P) at the same time to  
select the TV channels.  
V 2CH  
Press to select 2CH STEREO  
mode.  
W A.F.D.  
Press to select A.F.D. mode.  
X AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function.  
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1: Installing speakers  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1  
channel).  
AFront speaker (L)  
BFront speaker (R)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (L)  
ESurround speaker (R)  
FSub woofer  
Tip  
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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2: Connecting speakers  
F
C
A
B
Y
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
P
/CR  
/RR–Y  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEOUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
+
+
+
+
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
B
E
D
B
A
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)  
a)  
When you connect a sub woofer with an auto  
standby function, turn off the function when  
watching movies. If the auto standby function is  
set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically  
based on the level of the input signal to a sub  
woofer, then sound may not be output.  
AFront speaker (L)  
BFront speaker (R)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (L)  
ESurround speaker (R)  
a)  
FSub woofer  
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3a: Connecting the audio components  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver.  
After hooking up all your components,  
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page  
22).  
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Connecting audio components  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as Super Audio CD player or CD player.  
Super Audio CD  
player/CD player  
A
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
/RR–Y  
P
/CR  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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3b: Connecting the video components  
components  
Video input/output jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
refer to “Component to be connected” below  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
each component.  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.  
Select the connection according to the jacks on  
your components.  
TV monitor, etc.  
INPUT jack  
After hooking up all your components,  
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page  
22).  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Component to be connected  
Receiver MONITOR  
OUT jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Component  
Page  
VIDEO  
TV monitor  
17  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
Satellite tuner  
VCR  
18  
20  
21  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Receiver INPUT  
jack  
Video component  
OUTPUT jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
High quality image  
Notes  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack  
on the receiver.  
• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a  
playback component are being output to a TV  
through the receiver. If the power supply of the  
receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is  
transmitted.  
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Notes  
Hooking up a TV monitor  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack  
on the receiver.  
• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a  
playback component are being output to a TV via  
the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is  
not turned on, neither video nor audio is  
transmitted.  
The image from a visual component connected  
to this receiver can be displayed on a TV  
screen.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect video cords according to the jacks of  
your components.  
Tip  
You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.  
TV monitor  
A
B
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AVideo cord (not supplied)  
BComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
Hooking up a DVD player/DVD  
recorder  
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD  
player, set the digital audio output setting on the  
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD player.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
1 Connecting audio  
DVD player  
DVD recorder  
C
B
A
B
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONIOR  
/B–Y  
A
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
/CR  
/RR–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VO I
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
EO T  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
SPEAKER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
COptical digital cord (not supplied)  
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2 Connecting video  
DVD player  
B
A
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
A
DVD recorder  
AVideo cord (not supplied)  
BComponent video cord (not supplied)  
If you connect a DVD recorder  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that  
you can use the button to control your DVD  
recorder. For details, see “Changing button  
assignments” (page 55).  
You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so  
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s  
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
(page 54).  
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Notes  
Hooking up a satellite tuner  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a satellite tuner.  
Tip  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Satellite tuner  
B
C
D
A
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
1
IN  
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
/CR  
/RR–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Hooking up components with  
analog video and audio jack  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a VCR, etc.  
VCR  
A
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
/CR  
/RR–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
UDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
S-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
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4: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and  
FM wire antenna.  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
B/CB  
MONITOR  
/B–Y  
AM  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
P
R/CR  
/R–Y  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
DVD IN  
R
R
L
L
COAXIAL  
+
+
+
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna  
away from the receiver and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as  
horizontal as possible.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
AC power cord  
1,2  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
?/1  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
R
R
L
L
+
3
FRONT  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
To the wall outlet  
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the  
display alternately.  
Note  
Install this system so that the power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
3 Press ENTER.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
The following items are reset to their  
factory settings.  
• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,  
SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM  
menus.  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
• All sound field parameters.  
• All preset stations.  
• All index names for inputs and preset  
stations.  
• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL  
MIN”.  
• Input is set to “DVD”.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
6: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU006 remote commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C.  
(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
Technology which allows you to perform  
automatic calibration as follows:  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
and the receiver.  
listening position.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels and  
balance manually. For details, see  
“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)” (page 27).  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and  
corrosion.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
?/1  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
Tip  
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last  
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer  
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with  
new ones.  
1
1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2  
optimizer microphone to the  
AUTO CAL MIC jack.  
2 Place the optimizer  
microphone at your listening  
position.  
3 Place the speakers so that the  
speakers are facing the  
optimizer microphone.  
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Tips  
The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a  
tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your  
listening position.  
• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path  
between the optimizer microphone and the  
speakers.  
• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer  
microphone, you will get a more accurate  
measurement.  
Measurement for  
Environment noise level  
Speaker connection  
Display  
NOISE.CHK  
MEASURE and SP  
DET. appears  
alternately*  
Speaker level  
MEASURE and  
GAIN appears  
alternately*  
Performing Auto Calibration  
Speaker distance  
MEASURE and  
DISTANCE appears  
alternately*  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in  
the display during measurement.  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
AUTO  
CAL  
?/1  
switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
When measurement ends, “COMPLETE”  
appears on the display and the settings are  
registered.  
Input  
buttons  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
Notes  
• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.  
Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be  
maintained.  
You cannot select Auto Calibration when  
headphone is connected.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
8
>10/  
-
• The measurement process will take a few minutes  
to complete.  
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
MUTING  
Tips  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
• When Auto Calibration starts:  
– Stand some distance from the speakers and the  
listening position to avoid measurement failure.  
This is because test signals are output from the  
speakers during measurement.  
Control  
button  
G
g
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate  
measurement.  
• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled  
when you do the following during the  
measurement process:  
Press AUTO CAL.  
The follwing appears on the display.  
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t  
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]  
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Press AUTO CAL again.  
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Warning codes  
Error and warning codes  
During Auto Calibration, the warning code  
provides information on the measurement  
result. The warning code will appear on the  
display cyclically as follows:  
Error codes  
When an error is detected during Auto  
Calibration, an error code will appear on the  
display cyclically after each measurement  
process as follows:  
Warning code t blank display t (warning  
code t blank display) t PUSH t blank  
display t ENTER  
b)  
Error code tblank display t (error code t  
b)  
Appears when there are more than one warning  
a)  
blank display) t PUSH t blank display  
code.  
t ENTER  
a)  
You can choose to ignore the warning code as  
the Auto Calibration function will  
Appears when there are more than one error code.  
automatically adjust the settings. You can also  
change the settings manually.  
To rectify the error  
1 Record down the error code.  
2 Press the control button.  
To change the settings  
manually  
2 Press the control button.  
You can also use ENTER on the receiver.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Follow the solution provided in the  
“Warning code and solution” below.  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 25).  
You can also use ENTER on the receiver.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Rectify the error.  
For details, see “Error code and remedies”  
below.  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 25).  
Error code and remedies  
Error  
code  
Explanation  
Remedies  
Warning code and solution  
ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the  
Warning Explanation  
code  
Solution  
is too noisy.  
environment is  
quiet during Auto  
Calibration.  
WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the  
is noisy.  
environment is  
quiet during Auto  
Calibration.  
ERROR 11 The speakers are Placeyour speakers  
placed too near further away from  
the optimizer  
microphone.  
the optimizer  
microphone.  
WARN. 60 The front speakers Reposition your  
c)  
balance are out of front speakers.  
range.  
ERROR 20 Front speakers  
Check the front  
are not detected speaker  
or only one front connection.  
speaker is  
detected.  
WARN. 62 The center speaker Reposition your  
d)  
level is out of  
range.  
center speaker.  
ERROR 21 Only one  
surround speaker speaker  
is detected. connection.  
Check the surround  
WARN. 63 The surround left Reposition your  
speaker level is out surround left  
e)  
of range.  
speaker.  
WARN. 64 The surround right Reposition your  
speaker level is out surround right  
f)  
of range.  
speaker.  
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Warning Explanation  
code  
Solution  
7: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
WARN. 70 The front speakers Reposition your  
c)  
distance are out of front speakers.  
range.  
WARN. 72 The center speaker Reposition your  
d)  
distance is out of center speaker.  
range.  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
WARN. 73 The surround left Reposition your  
speaker distance is surround left  
e)  
speaker.  
Tip  
WARN. 74 The surround right Reposition your  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
speaker distance is surround right  
centered at 800 Hz.  
f)  
out of range.  
speaker.  
c)  
d)  
e)  
f)  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
For details, refer “Front speaker distance”  
(page 39).  
For details, refer “Center speaker distance”  
(page 39).  
For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”  
(page 40).  
For details, refer “Surround right speaker  
distance” (page 40).  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
TUNER AMP MENU  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
2-5  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
3 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
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4 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
parameter.  
Playback  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
Selecting a component  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
5 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “T. TONE  
Y”.  
1
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence as follows:  
Front left t Center t Front right t  
Surround right t Surround left t  
Sub woofer  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
6 Adjust the speaker levels and  
so that the level of the test tone  
sounds the same from each  
speaker.  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
MUTING  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
3
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
For details, see “Adjusting the level  
(LEVEL menu)” (page 35).  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also  
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value are shown on the display  
during adjustment.  
1 Press the input button to select  
a component.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select  
“T. TONE N”.  
VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2  
[VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2]  
VCR, etc., connected to  
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
jack  
The test tone turns off.  
DVD  
DVD player, etc.,  
[DVD]  
connected to DVD jack  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD]  
Super Audio CD/CD  
player, etc., connected to  
the SA-CD/CD jack  
TUNER  
Built-in radio tuner  
[FM or AM band]  
2 Turn on the component and  
start playback.  
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3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING.  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
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Listening/Watching a component  
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
AV  
?/1  
SLEEP  
CAL  
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
?/1  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
0/10  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS MUTING  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
F
f
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
5
3
G
g
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
5
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
.
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
<
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD  
• The operation is described for a  
Sony Super Audio CD player.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
Super Audio CD player or CD  
player.  
player, then place the disc on the tray.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press SA-CD/CD.  
4 Playback the disc.  
Tips  
You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 43  
for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to the  
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn  
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/  
CD player.  
Jazz: JAZZ  
Live concert: CONCERT  
You can listen to the sound that  
was recorded in the 2 channel  
format from all speakers (multi  
channel). Refer to page 42 for  
details.  
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Watching a DVD  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
AV  
?/1  
SLEEP  
CAL  
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
?/1  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
0/10  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS MUTING  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
F
f
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
7
3
G
g
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
7
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
.
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
<
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
– Be sure this receiver is  
of the DVD is displayed.  
connected to the DVD player  
via a digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player is  
set up properly.  
5 Set up the DVD player.  
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.  
6 Playback the disc.  
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
8 After you have finished watching the DVD,  
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV  
and DVD player.  
Tips  
• Select the sound format of the  
disc to be played, if necessary.  
You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie/music. Refer to  
page 43 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: C.ST.EX  
Music: CONCERT  
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4 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the  
Amplifier Operations  
parameter you want to adjust.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
5 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
parameter.  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
6 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the setting  
you want.  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
To return to the previous  
display  
Press control button B.  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
You can also use I on the receiver.  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
2-6  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
Note  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
.
<
<
>
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the menu  
you want.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
3 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 32.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
LEVEL (35)  
[1-LEVEL]  
Test tone [T. TONE]  
T. TONE Y, T. TONE N  
T. TONE N  
a)  
Front speaker balance  
[FRT BAL]  
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE  
BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LVL]  
CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
CNT 0 dB  
SUR L 0 dB  
SUR R 0 dB  
SW 0 dB  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LVL]  
SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LVL]  
SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Sub woofer level  
[SW LVL]  
SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
a)  
Dynamic range compressor  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,  
COMP. MAX  
COMP. OFF  
BASS 0 dB  
TRE 0 dB  
TONE (36)  
[2-TONE]  
Front speaker bass level  
[BASS LVL]  
BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Front speaker treble level  
[TRE LVL]  
TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
a)  
SUR (36)  
[3-SUR]  
Sound field selection  
[S.F. SELCT]  
2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, 2CH ST. for:  
PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST., TUNER,  
C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, SA-CD/CD;  
HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT  
A.F.D. AUTO  
for:  
DVD,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
a)  
Effect level [EFFECT]  
EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,  
EFCT. MAX  
EFCT. STD  
a)  
TUNER (37)  
[4-TUNER]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
FM AUTO, FM MONO  
FM AUTO  
a)  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
AUDIO (37)  
[5-AUDIO]  
Digital audio input decoding  
priority [DEC. PRI.]  
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM  
DEC. AUTO  
for:  
a)  
VIDEO 1, 2;  
DEC. PCM for:  
DVD  
Digital broadcast language  
selection [DUAL]  
DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,  
DUAL M+S  
DUAL M  
a)  
a)  
A/V Sync [A.V. SYNC.]  
A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N  
A.V.SYNC. N  
a)  
Naming inputs [NAME IN]  
a)  
SYSTEM (38)  
[6-SYSTEM]  
Sub woofer  
[SW SPK]  
YES, NO  
YES  
a)  
Front speakers  
[FRT SPK]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
LARGE  
a)  
Center speakers  
LARGE  
[CNT SPK]  
a)  
Surround speakers  
LARGE  
[SUR SPK]  
a)  
Front speaker distance  
[FRT DIST.]  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
a)  
Center speaker distance  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
[CNT DIST.]  
a)  
Surround left speaker distance DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
[SL DIST.]  
(0.1 m step)  
Surround right speaker  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
a)  
distance  
[SR DIST.]  
a)  
Surround speaker position  
[SUR POS.]  
SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO,  
BEHD/HI  
SIDE/LO  
a)  
Speaker crossover frequency  
[CRS. FREQ]  
CRS. > 40 Hz to CRS. > 160 Hz  
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim  
A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO  
CRS. > 100 Hz  
0% dim  
a)  
Brightness of the display  
[DIMMER]  
a)  
A. CAL (41)  
[7-A. CAL]  
Auto Calibration  
A.CAL NO  
[AUTO CAL.]  
a)  
For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.  
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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range  
compressor)  
Adjusting the level  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you  
want to watch movies at low volumes late at  
night. Dynamic range compression is possible  
with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• COMP. OFF  
(LEVEL menu)  
settings are applied to all sound fields.  
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• COMP. STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
Tip  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position. For details, see “7:  
Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)” (page 27).  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only  
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog  
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a  
very natural compression.  
x FRT BAL (Front speaker  
balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)  
x SL LVL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SR LVL (Surround right speaker  
level)  
x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)  
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Adjusting the tone  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
(TONE menu)  
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the  
sound fields.  
Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
field you want for your listening pleasure.  
Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
SUR menu parameters  
TONE menu parameters  
x S.F. SELCT (Sound field  
selection)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page  
42).  
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass  
level)  
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble  
level)  
Note  
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the  
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input  
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will  
automatically be applied again.  
x EFFECT (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround  
effect for sound fields selected with the  
MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP  
THEA” sound field.  
• EFCT. MIN  
The surround effect is minimum.  
• EFCT. STD  
The surround effect is standard.  
• EFCT. MAX  
The surround effect is maximum.  
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Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
Settings for the audio  
(AUDIO menu)  
stations.  
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
AUDIO menu parameters  
TUNER menu parameters  
x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input  
decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
• DEC. AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• DEC. PCM  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
• FM AUTO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• FM MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
interruption when playback starts).  
However, when other signals are input, there  
may be no sound depending on the format.  
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.  
x NAME IN (Naming preset  
stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
details, see “Naming preset stations” (page  
51).  
Note  
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the  
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when  
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.  
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x DUAL (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen  
to during digital broadcast. This feature only  
functions for Dolby Digital sources.  
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
• DUAL M (Main)  
Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
system.  
Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• DUAL S (Sub)  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub  
languages will be output.  
x SW SPK (Sub woofer)  
• YES  
If you have connected a sub woofer, select  
“YES”.  
• NO  
If you have not connected a sub woofer,  
select “NO”. This activates the bass  
redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE  
signals from other speakers.  
x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)  
• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)  
The audio output is delayed so that the time  
gap between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized.  
• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)  
The audio output is not delayed.  
Tip  
Notes  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the  
sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound  
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.  
• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or  
DTS 2048 signals are input.  
x FRT SPK (Front speakers)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to  
“NO”, the front speakers are automatically  
set to “LARGE”.  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see  
“Naming inputs” (page 54).  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer. When the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, the center, and surround  
speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).  
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Tip  
x CNT SPK (Center speaker)  
• LARGE  
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
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”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the  
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub  
woofer.  
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 tone to boost the bass levels.  
For details, see page 33.  
• NO  
If you have not connected a center speaker,  
select “NO”. The sound of the center  
channel will be output from the front  
speakers.  
x FRT DIST. (Front speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speakers (A). If both  
front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance as  
the average distance between the front  
speakers.  
x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers  
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
surround speakers to “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
• NO  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
C
D
If you have not connected surround  
speakers, select “NO”.  
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker. Center speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance  
1.5 meters closer to your listening position  
(B).  
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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
x SUR POS.  
(Surround speaker position)  
Lets you specify the location of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the  
surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX  
modes (page 44). This setup item is not  
available when the surround speakers are set to  
“NO” (page 34).  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround left speaker. Surround  
left speaker distance should be set from a  
distance equal to the front speaker distance  
(A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your  
listening position (C).  
x SR DIST. (Surround right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround right speaker.  
Surround right speaker distance should be set  
from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to  
your listening position (D).  
Tip  
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in  
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set  
the center speaker further than the front speakers.  
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than  
1.5 meter closer from the front speakers.  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set  
further away from the listening position than the  
front speakers. And they can be no more than  
4.5 meter closer. This is because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer  
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a  
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is further  
away.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance  
1-2 meter closer than the actual speaker position will  
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside”  
the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory  
surround effect because the surround speakers are  
too close, setting the surround speaker distance  
closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a  
larger sound stage.  
• SIDE/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.  
• SIDE/HI  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.  
• BEHD/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.  
• BEHD/HI  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.  
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Tip  
Surround speaker position is designed specifically  
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.  
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so  
critical.  
Those sound fields were designed under the premise  
that the surround speakers would be located behind  
the listening position, but presentation remains fairly  
consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
surround effects become unclear unless set to  
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.  
Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
(A. CAL menu)  
For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate  
settings automatically (AUTO  
CALIBRATION)” (page 24).  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may  
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your  
speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are located to the immediate  
left and right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting  
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend  
that you playback multi channel surround encoded  
software and select the setting that provides a good  
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in  
forming a cohesive space between the surround  
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of  
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds  
best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then  
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
x CRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover  
frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
the speakers that have been set to “SMALL”  
on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only  
available when at least one speaker is set to  
“SMALL” and the corresponding speaker  
indicator flashes on the display.  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying Dolby Digital  
and DTS Surround sound  
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select  
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel  
stereo sound as multi channel sound.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
A.F.D.  
1
2
3
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page  
42).  
Types of A.F.D. mode  
Decoding  
mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi channel  
audio after  
decoding  
Effect  
(Detecting  
automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO]  
A.F.D. AUTO  
(Detecting  
automatically)  
Presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded without adding any surround effects.  
However, this receiver will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer  
when there is no LFE signals.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC  
[DOLBY PL]  
4 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The  
source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this  
mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for  
watching videos of overdubbed or old  
movies.  
II  
[PLII MV]  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel  
[PLII MS]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO  
[MULTI ST.]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all  
speakers. However, sound may not be output  
from certain speakers depending on the  
speaker settings.  
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If you connect a sub woofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the sub woofer when there  
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound  
effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel  
signal.  
Selecting a pre-  
programmed sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding  
do not function for DTS format signals.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
2CH  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
A.F.D.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound  
field for music.  
For details, see “Types of sound field  
available” (page 44).  
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Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
[Display]  
Effect  
Movie  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
DCS [C.ST.EX A]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production  
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any  
type of movie.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
DCS [C.ST.EX B]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production  
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or  
action movies with lots of sound effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
DCS [C.ST.EX C]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching  
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
Music  
HALL [HALL]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]  
LIVE CONCERT  
[CONCERT]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Headphone  
HEADPHONE 2CH  
[HP 2CH]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone  
when 2 channel mode (page 46)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is  
selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass  
the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats  
are downmixed to 2 channels.  
HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone  
DCS [HP THEA]  
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to  
experience a theater-like environment while listening through  
a pair of headphones.  
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Notes  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS  
technology.  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
• This function does not work signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
• When one of the following sound fields is selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM  
menu. However, the sound will be output from the  
sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set  
to “SMALL”.  
DCS is a unique sound reproduction  
technology for home theater developed by  
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and  
powerful sound of movie theaters at home.  
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed  
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)  
and measured data, the ideal sound field  
intended by film makers can be experienced at  
home.  
– HALL  
– JAZZ  
– CONCERT  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX  
modes  
Tip  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in  
your home.  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround  
encoded programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a  
single pair of actual surround speakers.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.  
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
Creates the sensation that the sound is  
coming from inside the screen like in  
theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found  
in theaters.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
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Using only the front  
speakers  
Resetting sound fields to  
the initial settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
(2CH STEREO)  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the sub woofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
1,2  
?/1  
2
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
FM MODE  
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
2CH  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
DUAL MONO  
1
2
3
2 While holding down 2CH, press  
?/1.  
Press 2CH.  
Note  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources  
using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer,  
select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 42).  
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all  
sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
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1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
Tuner Operations  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
receiver.  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas to the receiver (page 22).  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Tip  
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code  
as shown in the following table. For details on area  
codes, see page 2.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and  
“STEREO” flashes on the display, select  
monaural audio so that the sound will be less  
distorted.  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
CEL, CEK, AU, TW,  
KR, TH6  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
Press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.  
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE  
repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the  
display do not light up.  
Automatic tuning  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
M
2
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Direct tuning  
Storing FM stations  
automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)  
Enter the frequency of a station directly by  
using the numeric buttons.  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without  
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the  
stations with the clearest signals.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 49).  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
3
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
2
4
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
1,2  
?/1  
select the FM or AM band.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
receiver.  
AMP MENU  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PRESET TUNING  
TUNING  
+
+
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
FM  
AM  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
INPUT MODE  
PHONES  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the frequency.  
2
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
4 Press ENTER.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still  
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
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2 Hold down MEMORY and press  
?/1 to turn the receiver back on.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on  
the display and the receiver scans and  
stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in  
the broadcast area.  
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks  
for stations broadcasting the same  
program, then stores only the ones with  
the clearest signal. The selected RDS  
stations are sorted alphabetically by their  
Program Service name, then assigned a 2-  
character preset code. For more details on  
RDS, see page 52.  
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-  
character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS stations.  
When this process is finished, “FINISH”  
appears on the display momentarily and  
the receiver returns to normal operation.  
Presetting radio stations  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
4
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
Notes  
3,5  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied  
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure  
to store stations in your new area.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see  
“Tuning to preset stations” (page 50).  
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with  
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be  
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store  
the stations again.  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
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>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
M
TUNING  
+/–  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
receiver.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning (page 47) or Direct  
Tuning (page 48).  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 47).  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
Tuning to preset stations  
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.  
Performsteps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY”  
goes out.  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
select a preset number.  
You can also press TUNING + or  
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
Numeric  
buttons  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
5 Press ENTER.  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
MEMORY, start again from step 3.  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
another station.  
2
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
receiver.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
You can also use PRESET TUNINNG +  
or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
...  
27  
30  
29  
28  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
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7 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
parameter.  
Naming preset stations  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
“To create an index name” below.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
1
3
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
To return to the previous display  
Press control button B.  
You can also use I on the receiver.  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
To create an index name  
1 Use control button V/v/B/b to create an  
index name.  
You can also use U or u and I or i on the  
receiver.  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
4-7  
Press control button V/v to select a  
character, then press control button B/b to  
move the cursor to the next position.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
If you made a mistake  
select the FM or AM band.  
Press control button B/b until the character  
you want to change flashes, then press  
control button V/v to select the correct  
character.  
You can also use FM or AM on the  
receiver.  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
for (page 50).  
Tip  
You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing control button V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press the control button.  
You can also use ENTER on the receiver.  
The entered name is registered.  
4 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “4-  
TUNER”.  
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
When you name an RDS station and tune in that  
station, the Program Service name appears instead  
of the name you entered. (You cannot change the  
Program Service name. The name you entered will  
be overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
5 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
6 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
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Displaying RDS information  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the  
receiver.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS  
(Radio Data System), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information along  
with the regular program signal. You can  
display RDS information.  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in  
24-hour system mode) t Sound field  
currently applied  
Notes  
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.  
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast.  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
b)  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)  
appears on the display.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using direct tuning (page 48),  
automatic tuning (page 47), or  
preset tuning (page 50).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the program  
service name appears on the display.  
Description of program types  
Program type Description  
indication  
Note  
NEWS  
News programs  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if  
the signal strength is weak.  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
SCIENCE  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
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Program type Description  
indication  
Other Operations  
VARIED  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
Switching the audio input  
mode  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
(INPUT MODE)  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
You can select the audio input mode by setting  
the audio input mode when you connect  
components to both digital and analog audio  
input jacks on the receiver.  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
1 Press input buttons to select  
the input.  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
on the receiver to select the  
audio input mode.  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Audio input modes  
• AUTO IN  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog  
connections. If there are no digital audio  
signals, analog audio signals are selected.  
• COAX IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.  
• OPT IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
• ANALOG  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA.  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to  
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
Note  
Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
DOCUMENT Investigative features  
NONE Any programs not defined above  
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Naming inputs  
Changing the display  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows.  
1 Press the input button to select  
the input you want to create an  
index name for.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
a)  
Index name of the input t Selected input  
3 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
t Sound field currently applied  
FM and AM band  
b)  
Program Service name or preset station  
4 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
a)  
name t Frequency t Program Type  
b)  
b)  
indication t Radio Text indication t  
Current Time indication (in 24-hour system  
b)  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
mode) t Sound field currently applied  
a)  
Index name appears only when you have assigned  
5 Press control button V/v to  
select “NAME IN”.  
one to the input or preset station (page 51, 54).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
You can also use U or u on the receiver.  
b)  
During RDS reception only (models of area code  
6 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
CEL, CEK only) (page 52).  
You can also use ENTER or i on the  
receiver.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
“To create an index name” (page 51).  
To return to the previous display  
Press control button B.  
You can also use I on the receiver.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Using the Remote  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Changing button  
assignments  
You can change the factory settings of the  
input buttons to suit the components in your  
system. For example, if you connect a DVD  
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver,  
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote  
to control the DVD recorder.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
lights up on the display.  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be canceled.  
Example: Press VIDEO 1.  
2 Referring to the table below,  
pressthecorrespondingbutton  
for the category you want.  
Example: Press 4.  
Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to  
control the DVD recorder.  
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Categories and the  
corresponding buttons  
Additional Information  
Categories  
Press  
a)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3)  
1
2
3
Glossary  
a)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2)  
x Component video  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
A format for transmitting video signal  
information consisting of three separate  
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and  
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as  
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted  
more faithfully. The three jacks are color -  
coded green, blue and red.  
b)  
(command mode DVD1)  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
4
b)  
CD player  
5
6
7
8
9
MD deck  
Tape deck B  
x Composite video  
Tuner (this receiver)  
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)  
A standard format for transmitting video  
signal information. The luminance signal Y  
and chrominance signal C are combined and  
transmitted together.  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10  
a)  
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3  
setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS  
respectively.  
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
x Dolby Digital  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD-video and  
also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround  
information is recorded and reproduced in  
stereo, more realistic sound with fuller  
presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
b)  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL –  
at the same time.  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded  
audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a  
MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode  
for stereo sources such as music. Old movies  
encoded in the traditional stereo format can be  
enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.  
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x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
Precautions  
Audio processing technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono  
surround information is matrixed into two  
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is  
decoded and output in 4ch surround sound.  
This is the most common audio processing  
method for DVD-video.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
x DTS Digital Surround  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than  
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality  
sound reproduction.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
x Sampling frequency  
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data  
should be quantified. This process is called  
sampling, and the number of times per second  
the analog data is quantified is called the  
sampling frequency. A standard music CD  
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per  
second, which is expressed as a sampling  
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a  
higher sampling frequency means better sound  
quality.  
• The AC power cord must be changed only at  
a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,  
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet  
that might block the ventilation holes and  
cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If  
the receiver is being used in combination  
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may suffer.  
This is especially likely when using an  
indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend  
using an outdoor antenna.)  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOL MIN”.  
• Check that headphone is not connected.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons.  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
There is no sound from a specific  
component.  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for that  
component.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into the  
jacks on both the receiver and the  
component.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least 3  
m (10 feet) away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. If only one  
channel is output from the headphones, the  
component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both  
channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to  
the receiver correctly. Check the  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround speakers.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 44).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).  
• Make sure the center/surround speakers  
are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”  
(page 34).  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog component, and  
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
There is no sound from analog 2  
channel sources.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected  
input (page 53).  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
There is no sound from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Make sure you have turned on your sub  
woofer.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 53). Check that the  
INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN”  
for the sources from the OPTICAL input  
jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from  
the COAXIAL input jack.  
• Make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES”  
(page 34).  
• There is no sound from the sub woofer  
depending on the sound field.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
LEVEL menu.  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than 48  
kHz.  
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing  
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
The RDS information that you want  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
check the audio setting (the settings for the  
audio output) of the connected component.  
does not appear.*  
• Contact the radio station and find out  
whether they actually provide the service  
in question. If so, the service may be  
temporarily out of order.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna as shown below. If you connect  
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground  
it against lightning. To prevent a gas  
explosion, do not connect the ground wire  
to a gas pipe.  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
• Assign the component video input  
correctly.  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
To ground  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected  
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect  
an external antenna, if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Use direct tuning.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning).  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 49).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver  
so that the frequency appears on the  
display.  
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Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
table to solve the problem. If any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
If an error message appears while you perform  
Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning  
codes” (page 26) to solve the problem.  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Models of area code CEL, CEK, TW, AU  
1)  
Stereo Power Output , Reference Power  
1)2)  
Output  
6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%  
55 W + 55 W, 80 W/ch  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%  
90 W + 90 W, 100 W/ch  
DEC. EROR  
Appears when a signal the receiver cannot  
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.  
PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC.  
PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 34).  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%  
120 W + 120 W, 140 W/ch  
Models of area code TH6  
1)  
Stereo Power Output , Reference Power  
PROTECT  
1)2)  
Output  
Irregular current is output from the receiver.  
The receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Check the speaker  
connection and turn on the power again.  
6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%  
1)  
40 W + 40 W ,  
3)  
35 W + 35 W , 60 W/ch  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%  
1)  
65 W + 65 W ,  
60 W + 60 W , 80 W/ch  
3)  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
1)  
85 W + 85 W ,  
75 W + 75 W , 100 W/ch  
3)  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 23). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
Models of area code KR  
1)  
Stereo Power Output , Reference Power  
1)2)  
Output  
6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%  
1)  
55 W + 55 W ,  
50 W + 50 W , 80 W/ch  
3)  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%  
1)  
90 W + 90 W ,  
80 W + 80 W , 100 W/ch  
3)  
6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%  
1)  
120 W + 120 W ,  
100 W + 100 W ,  
140 W/ch  
3)  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
50  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 23  
page 46  
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1)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code Power requirements  
CEL, CEK, KR, TH6 230 V AC, 50 Hz  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
AU  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
S/N  
TW  
Mono/Stereo  
76 dB/70 dB  
2)  
3)  
Reference power output for front, center and  
surround. Depending on the sound field settings  
and the source, there may be no sound output.  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono/Stereo  
Separation  
0.3%/0.5%  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
Area code  
Power requirements  
KR, TH6  
220 V AC, 50 Hz  
AM tuner section  
Frequency response  
Analog  
Tuning range  
10 Hz – 70 kHz  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field and tone bypassed)  
Area code  
Tuning scale  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
Inputs  
CEL, CEK, AU,  
TW, KR, TH6  
531 –  
1,602 kHz  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 800 mV/  
50 kohms  
4)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
50 dB µ/m  
S/N : 96 dB  
5)  
(A, 800 mV )  
Usable sensitivity  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Video:  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/  
75 ohms  
R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/  
Outputs (Analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Voltage: 800 mV/10 kohms  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
P
SUB WOOFER  
Tone  
Gain levels  
P
6 dB, 1 dB step  
75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
4)  
5)  
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone  
bypassed).  
Weighted network, input level.  
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Power requirements  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
AU  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
KR, TH6  
220 – 230 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
TW  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
CEL, CEK, AU, KR 190 W  
TH6  
TW  
170 W  
400 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.2 W  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 145 × 300 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
7.8 kg  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 2.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
Numerics  
2 channel 46  
M
Tape deck  
2CH STEREO 46  
5.1 channel 12  
A. CAL 41  
connecting 14  
TEST TONE 27  
Tuner  
connecting 22  
Tuning  
automatically 47  
directly 48  
to preset stations 50  
AUDIO 37  
LEVEL 35  
SUR 36  
SYSTEM 38  
TONE 36  
TUNER 37  
A
AUTO CALIBRATION 24  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
(A.F.D.) 42  
Muting 29  
AUTOBETICAL 48  
hooking up 16  
N
C
Naming 51, 54  
CD player  
connecting 14  
playback 30  
V
RDS 52  
hooking up 16  
D
Digital Cinema Sound  
(DCS) 45  
Satellite tuner  
hooking up 16  
Selecting  
Dolby Digital 56  
DTS 57  
DVD player  
hooking up 16  
playback 31  
DVD recorder  
hooking up 16  
component 28  
sound field 43  
Sleep Timer 55  
Sound fields  
resetting 46  
selecting 43  
Speakers  
connecting 13  
Super Audio CD player  
connecting 14  
playback 30  
E
Error messages 61  
I
Initial setup 23  
INPUT MODE 53  
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