Sony Stereo Receiver STR DG920 User Manual

3-289-200-11(1)  
Multi Channel AV  
Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DG920  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
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This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DG920. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
In this manual, models of area code U is used for  
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the  
text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use  
the controls on the receiver if they have the same  
or similar names as those on the remote.  
®
XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM  
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.  
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver  
is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.  
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &  
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also  
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.  
This product is manufactured under license from  
Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony  
Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive,  
non-transferable, limited right of use to this product  
under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and  
other technology or trademarks owned by Neural  
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural  
Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL”  
are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio  
Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd.,  
which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All  
rights reserved.  
• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in  
the Operating Instructions and displayed on the  
GUI menu screen and on the display mean Neural-  
THX Surround.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
Area code  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are  
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®  
marks are not specified.  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
R
L
L
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
R
L
SPEAKERS  
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by  
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks  
by Sony Corporation is under license.  
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their  
respective owners.  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a  
registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol,  
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved.  
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Table of Contents  
Advanced Speakers Setting  
7: Operating the receiver using the GUI  
(Graphical User Interface)......................36  
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker  
Using the Control for HDMI function  
for “BRAVIA” Sync .............................. 72  
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers  
(Auto Calibration) ..................................39  
(System Audio Control)......................... 76  
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
(System Power Off) ............................... 76  
Settings for the audio  
(DMPORT) ............................................ 77  
Switching between digital and analog  
Settings for the video  
(Video settings menu).............................49  
Settings for HDMI  
(HDMI settings menu)............................49  
Enjoying the sound/images from  
Resetting sound fields to the initial  
settings....................................................55  
Enjoying the surround effect at low  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
TUNING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
w; ql  
qk  
qj  
qh qg  
qf  
qd qs  
Status of the POWER button  
(Off)  
x
To remove the cover  
The receiver is turned off (initial setting).  
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.  
You cannot turn the receiver on using the  
remote.  
Press PUSH.  
When you remove the cover, keep it out of  
reach from children.  
x
(On/Standby)  
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the receiver on  
or set it to the standby mode.  
When you press POWER on the receiver, the  
receiver will be turned off.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ON/STANDBY  
Lights up in green when the  
receiver is turned on.  
Lights up in red when the  
receiver is set to standby  
mode.  
N 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound field  
lamp  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
B POWER  
Press to turn the receiver on  
or off (page 6, 35, 46, 47,  
55).  
O DIMMER  
Press to adjust the  
brightness of the display  
C TONE MODE  
Adjusts the tonal quality  
(bass/treble level) of the  
front, center and surround  
speakers.  
Press TONE MODE  
repeatedly to select bass or  
treble level, then turn  
TONE +/– to adjust the  
level (page 90).  
P MEMORY/  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings  
TONE +/–  
ENTER  
Q AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied  
jack  
optimizer microphone for  
the Auto Calibration  
function (page 40).  
D TUNING +/–  
Turn to scan a station (page  
96, 98).  
R VIDEO 2 IN/  
Connects to a portable  
PORTABLE AV audio/video component  
IN jacks  
such as a camcorder or  
video game (page 30, 45).  
E TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning  
mode (page 96, 99, 114).  
S PHONES jack  
Connects to headphones  
F Remote sensor Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
T SPEAKERS  
Press to select the speaker  
G MULTI  
CHANNEL  
Lights up when multi  
channel audio signals are  
(OFF/A/B/A+B) system (page 39).  
DECODING lamp decoded (page 47).  
H Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a list  
of selectable items appears  
I DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
(page 84, 113).  
J INPUT MODE  
Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are connected  
to both digital and analog  
jacks (page 81).  
K MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 45, 46,  
47).  
VOLUME  
L INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to playback (page  
SELECTOR  
M Digital Cinema Lights up when a sound  
Sound lamp  
field with DCS is  
selected (page 54).  
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Rear panel  
1
2
1
3
TV  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
CENTER  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
7
5
6
5
4
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
B ANTENNA section  
OPTICAL IN Connects to a DVD  
FM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the FM  
wire antenna  
(aerial) supplied  
with this receiver  
jacks  
player, etc. The  
COAXIAL jack  
COAXIAL IN provides a better  
jacks  
quality sound (page  
20, 27, 29).  
AM  
ANTENNA  
terminals  
Connects to the AM  
loop antenna  
(aerial) supplied  
with this receiver  
HDMI IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Connects to a DVD  
player, satellite  
tuner, or a Blu-ray  
disc player. The  
image is output to a  
TV or a projector  
while the sound can  
be output from a TV  
or/and speakers  
XM jack  
Connects to the XM  
Mini-Tuner and  
Home Dock (not  
supplied) (page 66).  
connected to this  
receiver (page 25).  
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT section  
Y, PB/CB,  
PR/CR IN/  
Connects to a DVD  
player, TV, satellite  
Green  
(Y)  
OUT* jacks tuner, etc. (page18,  
Blue  
(PB/CB  
)
Red  
(PR/CR  
)
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D SPEAKERS section  
Remote commander  
Connects to  
You can use the supplied remote to operate the  
receiver and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
operate.  
You can also program the remote to control  
non-Sony audio/video components. For  
99).  
speakers (page 16).  
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
AUDIO IN/ Connects to a Super  
White (L)  
OUT jacks  
Audio CD player,  
etc. (page 18, 20,  
23).  
Red (R)  
MULTI  
Connect to a Super  
RM-AAP023  
L
L
CHANNEL Audio CD player,  
INPUT jacks etc. with an analog  
audio jack for 7.1  
CENTER  
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
wh  
wg  
1
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
channel or 5.1  
channelsound(page  
2
3
4
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
STANDBY  
wf  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
BD  
1
2
AUDIO OUT Connects to  
jack  
Black  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
subwoofer (page  
5
7
8
9
TUNER  
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TAPE  
-/--  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
PHONO  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
section  
6
AUDIO IN/ Connects to a VCR,  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
White (L)  
OUT jacks  
DVD player, etc.  
INPUT  
7
8
9
wd  
ws  
wa  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
GUI  
Red (R)  
Yellow  
MODE  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT* jacks  
0
O
qa  
qs  
w;  
G DMPORT  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
– CATEGORY +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING – CATEGORY MODE TUNING +  
m
M
qd  
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
ql  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack  
to a TV (page 18). You can operate this receiver  
using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 36).  
qk  
qj  
MUTING  
qf  
qg  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
qh  
TV INPUT WIDE  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
Numeric  
buttons  
Press SHIFT (X), then press  
numeric buttons to  
(on/standby) audio/video components that  
the remote is programmed to  
operate.  
(number 5*) – preset/tune to preset stations.  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, VCD player, LD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, DAT deck, or tape  
deck. Press 0/10 to select  
track number 10.  
To turn the TV on or off, press  
TV (D) and then press AV  
?/1.  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other components  
(SYSTEM STANDBY).  
Note  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (E).  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-  
ray disc player, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/  
HDD COMBO.  
Press TV (D) and then press  
the numeric buttons to select  
the TV channels.  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
(on/standby) set it to the standby mode.  
To turn off all components,  
ENT/MEM  
Press SHIFT (X), then press  
ENT/MEM to  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
– enter the value after selecting  
a channel, disc or track using  
the numeric buttons of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD  
player, LD player, MD deck,  
DAT deck, tape deck,  
satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc  
player, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
– store a station during tuner  
operation.  
To enter the value of Sony TV,  
press TV (D) and then press  
ENT/MEM.  
Saving the power in  
standby mode.  
When “Control for HDMI” is  
set to “OFF” (page 75).  
C AMP  
D TV  
Press to enable the receiver  
Press to light up the button. It  
changes the remote key  
function to activate the buttons  
with yellow printing. It also  
activate the DISPLAY (U),  
OPTIONS TOOLS (K),  
HOME/MENU (L),  
RETURN/EXIT O (T),  
(J), and V/v/B/b (J)  
buttons to perform menu  
operations for Sony TVs only.  
CLEAR  
Press SHIFT (X), then press  
CLEAR to  
– clear a mistake when you  
press the incorrect numeric  
button of the DVD player,  
Blu-ray disc player, PSX,  
satellite tuner, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
– return to continuous  
playback, etc. of the satellite  
tuner or DVD player.  
E Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you want  
to use. When you press any of  
the input buttons, the receiver  
turns on. The buttons are  
factory assigned to control  
Sony components (page 45).  
You can program the remote to  
control non-Sony components  
following the steps in  
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Name  
-/--  
Function  
Name  
Function  
Press SHIFT (X), then press  
-/-- to select the channel entry  
mode, either one or two digit  
of the VCR or satellite tuner.  
To select the channel entry  
mode of the TV, press TV  
(D) and then press -/--.  
K OPTIONS  
Press to display and select  
items from the option  
menus for receiver, DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc player  
or satellite tuner.  
Press TV (D) and then  
press TOOLS to display the  
options of Sony TV.  
TOOLS  
>10  
Press SHIFT (X), then press  
>10 to  
L HOME/MENU  
Press to display the menu to  
operate the audio/video  
components.  
– select track numbers over 10  
of the CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, MD  
deck, tape deck, TV, VCR,  
or satellite tuner.  
Then, use V/v/B/b (J)  
and  
(J) to perform  
menu operations.  
To display the menus of  
Sony TV, press TV (D)  
and then press HOME/  
MENU.  
– select channel numbers of  
the Digital CATV terminal.  
F 2CH/  
Press to select a sound field  
A.DIRECT  
M ./>  
Press to skip tracks of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT  
deck, tape deck, Blu-ray  
disc player, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/  
HDD COMBO.  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
G SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically  
m/M  
Press to  
– search tracks in the  
forward/backward  
direction of the CD  
player, VCD player, DVD  
player, LD player, MD  
deck, Blu-ray disc player,  
PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
– fast forward/rewind of the  
VCR, DAT deck, or tape  
deck.  
H NIGHT MODE Press to activate the NIGHT  
MODE function (page 56).  
I GUI MODE  
Press to display the GUI menu  
on the TV screen.  
J
After pressing AMP (C),  
press MENU (L) for  
receiver operation, then press  
V/v/B /b to select the  
settings.  
After pressing BD/DVD TOP  
MENU (P) or BD/DVD  
MENU (P), press V/v/B/b  
to select the settings, and then  
,
V/v/B/b  
N*  
Press to start playback of  
the VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT  
deck, tape deck, Blu-ray  
disc player, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/  
HDD COMBO.  
press  
to enter the  
selection.  
Press  
also to enter the  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc player,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
X
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, VCD player, LD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, DAT deck, tape deck,  
Blu-ray disc player, PSX,  
DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also  
starts recording with  
P BD/DVD TOP Press to display the menu or  
MENU  
on-screen guide of the DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc player,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO on the  
TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/  
b (J) and  
(J) to  
perform menu operations.  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD player or Blu-ray  
disc player on the TV screen.  
Then, use V/v/B/b (J) and  
(J) to perform menu  
components in recording  
standby.)  
x
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, Blu-ray disc player,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
operations.  
TV INPUT  
Press TV (D) and then press  
TV INPUT to select the input  
signal (TV input or video  
input).  
TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station.  
WIDE  
Press TV (D) and then press  
WIDE to select the wide  
picture mode.  
CATEGORY Press to select the category  
MODE  
mode for XM Radio (page  
98).  
Q MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily. Press the button  
again to restore the sound.  
To mute the sound of the TV,  
press TV (D) and then press  
MUTING.  
CATEGORY Press to select a category for  
+/–  
D.TUNING  
Press to enter direct tuning  
N TV CH +/–  
Press TV (D) and then press  
TV CH +/– to select preset TV  
channels.  
R TV VOL +/–  
Press TV (D) and then press  
TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV  
volume level.  
PRESET  
+*/–  
Press to  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
– select preset stations.  
– select preset channels of the  
VCR, satellite tuner,  
Blu-ray disc player, DVD  
player, LD player, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/  
HDD COMBO.  
S DISC SKIP  
Press to skip disc when using  
a multi-disc changer.  
T RETURN/  
Press to  
EXIT O  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCD player, LD player,  
DVD player, Blu-ray disc  
player, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or satellite tuner  
is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
O F1, F2  
Press F1 or F2 to select a  
component.  
• DVD/HDD COMBO  
F1: HDD mode  
F2: DVD mode  
• DVD/VHS COMBO  
F1: DVD mode  
F2: VHS mode  
To return to the previous  
menu of Sony TV, press TV  
(D) and then press  
RETURN/EXIT O.  
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Name  
Function  
U DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed in the display, TV  
screen of the VCR, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, CD player, MD deck,  
Blu-ray disc player, PSX,  
satellite tuner, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
To select information of Sony  
TV, press TV (D) and then  
press DISPLAY.  
V RESOLUTION Press to change the resolution  
of signals output from the  
HDMI OUT or  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT jack  
W INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode  
when the same components  
are connected to both digital  
and analog jacks (page 81).  
X SHIFT  
Press to light up the button. It  
changes the remote button  
function to activate the  
buttons with pink printing.  
Y THEATER  
Press to enjoy optimal image  
suited for movies and to  
output the sound from the  
speakers connected to this  
receiver automatically.  
Note  
This button will only function  
if your TV is compatible with  
Theater Mode.  
For details, refer to the  
operating instructions  
supplied with the TV.  
Z RM SET UP  
Press to set up the remote.  
* The number 5, PRESET + and N buttons have  
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when  
operating the receiver.  
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.  
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1: Installing speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel  
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of  
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround  
EX format if you connect one additional  
surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or  
two surround back speakers (7.1 channel  
system).  
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel  
system  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1  
channel).  
Example of a 7.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
Example of a 5.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
FSurround back speaker (left)  
GSurround back speaker (right)  
HSubwoofer  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
HSubwoofer  
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Tips  
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system,  
the angle A should be the same.  
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,  
place the surround back speaker behind the  
listening position.  
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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2: Connecting speakers  
Before connecting cords, make sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
D
H
E
G
F
A
B
NNA  
AM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
CENTER  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
IN  
P
CR  
/
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
APE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS FRONT B  
terminalsa)  
13/32 in.  
(10 mm)  
B
B
A
C
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cord (not supplied)  
AFront speaker A (left)  
BFront speaker A (right)  
CCenter speaker  
ESurround speaker (right)  
b)  
FSurround back speaker (left)  
GSurround back speaker (right)  
b)  
c)  
DSurround speaker (left)  
HSubwoofer  
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a)  
If you have an additional front speaker system,  
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B  
terminals. You can select the front speakers you  
want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
button on the receiver (page 39).  
If you connect only one surround back speaker,  
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK  
L terminals.  
When you connect a subwoofer 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  
subwoofer, then sound may not be output.  
b)  
c)  
Note  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead),  
make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords  
are not touching each other between the  
SPEAKERS terminals.  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when  
you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR  
OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this  
receiver using a GUI (Graphical User  
Interface).  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
TV  
Audio signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Video signals  
E
A
B
C
D
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
DVideo cord (not supplied)  
EComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
4a: Connecting the audio  
components  
• Be sure to 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.  
• Depending on the status of the connection between  
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the  
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the  
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
How to connect your  
components  
This section describes how to connect your  
audio components to this receiver. Before you  
begin, refer to “Component to be connected”  
below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
After connecting your audio component,  
Tips  
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For  
details, see “Notes on converting video signals”  
(page 32).  
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver if you connect the audio  
output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the  
receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output  
jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched  
between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Component to be connected  
Page  
Super Audio CD  
With digital audio 20  
player, CD player output  
With multi channel 22  
audio output  
With analog audio 23  
output only  
MD deck, Tape deck, Analog disc  
turntable  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
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Connecting components with  
digital audio output jack  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player  
and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
A
B
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
Tip  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• When you play back a Super Audio CD disc on a  
Super Audio CD player, the sound is output only if  
you make the connection to MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack)  
on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
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Notes on connecting DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter  
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, be sure the connector is  
inserted with the arrow mark facing towards  
the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.  
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections  
firmly, insert the connector straight in.  
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle  
with care when placing or moving the  
receiver.  
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector,  
since the connector is locked in place.  
If you want to connect several  
digital components, but cannot  
find an unused input  
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Connecting components with  
multi channel output jacks  
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is  
equipped with multi channel output jacks, you  
can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi  
channel sound. Alternatively, the multi  
channel input jacks can be used to connect an  
external multi channel decoder.  
DVD player,  
Super Audio CD  
player, etc.  
A
B
TV  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AM  
FM  
SURROUD BACK  
R
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT N  
3
COMPO  
IN  
COMPO  
IN  
1
SURRUND  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FROT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output  
jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.  
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Connecting components with  
analog audio jacks  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as tape deck, etc.  
INPUT  
MD deck,  
Tape deck  
A
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
R  
VI
OU
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
A
A
Super Audio  
CD player,  
CD player  
Turntable  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect  
it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
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4b: Connecting the video components  
How to connect your  
components  
Video input/output jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to connect your  
video 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.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Y
After connecting all your components,  
P
/
CB  
B
P
/
CR  
R
Component to be connected Page  
Digital  
Analog  
TV  
28  
With HDMI jack  
DVD player  
High quality image  
Blu-ray disc player  
Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
DVD recorder, VCR  
Camcorder, video game, etc.  
Note  
Be sure to 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.  
Converting video signals  
This receiver is equipped with a function for  
up-converting video signals. For details, see  
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HDMI features  
Connecting components with  
HDMI jacks  
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI  
can be output from the speakers connected to  
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby  
Digital, DTS, and linear PCM.  
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an  
interface which transmits video and audio  
signals in digital format.  
• The receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM  
(up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency  
of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI  
connection.  
• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO  
jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be  
up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio  
signals are not output from an HDMI OUT  
jack when the image is converted.  
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio  
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),  
Deep Color and xvYCC transmission,  
extended by HDMI ver1.3.  
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI  
function (page 72).  
Satellite tuner,  
Set-top box  
Blu-ray disc player  
DVD player  
TV, projector, etc.  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
A
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
M  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SURROUND  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
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• Be sure to 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.  
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit  
length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack  
may be suppressed by the connected  
component. Check the setup of the  
connected component if the image is poor or  
the sound does not come out of a component  
connected via the HDMI cable.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of channels  
or audio format of audio output signals from  
the playback component is switched.  
• When the connected component is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the  
sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be  
distorted or may not be output.  
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD  
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi  
channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI  
connection.  
• Set the image resolution of the playback  
component to more than 720p to enjoy High  
Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio,  
Dolby TrueHD).  
Notes on connecting cables  
• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI  
cable.  
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable  
with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an  
HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when  
you view images or listen to sound during a  
Deep Color transmission or when you watch  
a video image of 1080p or higher.  
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI  
conversion cable. When you connect an  
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D  
component, the sound and/or the image may  
not be output. Connect other audio cords or  
digital connecting cords, then set “Input  
Assign” in the Input Option menu when the  
sound is not output correctly.  
• Before connecting cables, make sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack  
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and  
HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any  
other audio jacks.  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
The video input signals cannot be output  
from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR  
OUT jacks.  
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input  
are not output from the HDMI OUT jack  
while the receiver menu is displayed.  
• When you want to listen to the sound from  
the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to  
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu  
(page 49). If you cannot play back multi  
channel audio source, set to “AMP”.  
However, the sound will not output from the  
TV speaker.  
• The image resolution of playback  
component may need certain settings be  
made before you can enjoy multi channel  
Linear PCM. Refer to the operating  
instructions of the playback component.  
• Not every HDMI component supports all  
functions that are defined by the specified  
HDMI version. For example, components  
that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not  
support Deep Color.  
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not  
input and output.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected component for details.  
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Notes  
Connecting a DVD player  
• 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.  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a DVD player.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tips  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks  
have been assigned to the DVD player. If you  
connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPO 3 IN jacks, set  
“Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 82).  
DVD player  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
B
A
C
D
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
M
B
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
IDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
P
CB  
/
/
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
Connecting a Blu-ray disc player  
• To input multi channel digital audio from the Blu-  
ray disc player, set the digital audio output setting  
on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player.  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Blu-ray disc player.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Blu-ray disc player  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
D
VIDEO  
1
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
Tip  
The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jacks  
have been assigned to the Blu-ray disc player. If you  
connect your Blu-ray disc player to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or COMPO 3 IN  
jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu (page  
82).  
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Notes  
Connecting a satellite tuner,  
set-top box  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• 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 or set-top box.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tips  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks  
have been assigned to the satellite tuner. If you  
connect your satellite tuner to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPO 2 IN jacks, set  
“Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 82).  
Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
TV  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SURROUND  
SAT IN  
DV
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead)  
• 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,  
• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it  
can be displayed on the TV screen and display. For  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
DVD recorder, VCR  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SURROUND  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
O
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MDTAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks  
(Front panel)  
Camcorder,  
video game  
C
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
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Function for conversion of video  
signals  
This receiver is equipped with a function for  
converting video signals.  
You can output the video signal after  
connecting this receiver via MONITOR OUT  
or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the  
illustration below.  
• Video signals can be output as HDMI video  
and component video signals.  
• Component video signals can be output as  
HDMI video signals.  
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver  
the conversion function of images.  
Input Signals  
TV  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AM  
FM  
SURROUN  
SURRO  
Output Signals  
R
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRON  
FRON  
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
B C  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
A B C  
B
OUTPUT jack  
HDMI OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
INPUT jack  
HDMI IN A  
f
a
a
X
X
f
X
VIDEO IN B  
a
COMPONENT  
f/a  
VIDEO IN C  
a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter.  
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.  
X : Video signals are not output.  
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Notes on converting video  
signals  
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are  
converted on this receiver and then output to  
your TV, depending on the status of the  
video signal output, the image on the TV  
screen may appear distorted horizontally or  
no image may be output.  
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to  
component video signals and video signals.  
• When you play back a VCR with an image  
improvement circuit, such as TBC, the  
images may be distorted or may not be  
output. In this case, set the image  
improvement circuit function to off.  
• The resolution of the signals output to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
jacks is converted up to 1080i. The  
resolution of the signals output to the HDMI  
OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.  
• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
jacks have restrictions on resolution when  
the resolution of video signals protected by  
copyright technology is converted.  
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no  
restriction on resolution.  
• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480/576i”  
in the Video settings menu to output the  
video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO  
OUT, or COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT jack when both are  
connected.  
To display Closed Caption  
Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video  
settings menu when receiving a signal that  
supports Closed Captions.  
Use the same type of cords for the input/output  
signals.  
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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu  
settings  
For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page  
“Resolution”  
menu setting  
HDMI OUT  
jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
jacks  
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
jack  
Output from  
Input signals  
DIRECT  
Component video  
Video  
X
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
a)  
b)  
AUTO (initial  
setting)  
Component video  
Video  
a
a
a)  
b)  
a
a
c)  
480/576i  
480/576p  
720p, 1080i  
1080p  
Component video  
Video  
a
a
a
a
a
c)  
a
Component video  
Video  
a
a
a
a
a
a
d)  
Component video  
Video  
a
d)  
a
Component video  
Video  
f
X
a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter.  
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.  
X : Video signals are not output.  
a)  
The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.  
When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480/576i signals are output when “Resolution”  
b)  
is set to “AUTO”.  
480/576p signals are output even if 480/576i is set.  
Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with  
c)  
d)  
copyright protection are output as 480p.  
Notes  
• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when the TV, etc., is  
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from  
the TV cannot be output correctly.  
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color”.  
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Color.  
• When HDMI OUT jack is connected, there is no up-converted video signal output from COMPONENT  
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks has the component  
signal direct output only.  
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BIN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
• Before connecting the antennas (aerials), make  
sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
6: 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  
(mains lead)  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a  
wall outlet.  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
1,2  
ON/STANDBY  
POR  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
TONE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
R
L
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
R
R
L
L
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
2,3  
2,3  
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
R
L
receiver.  
SPEAKERS  
2 While holding down TONE  
MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT,  
press POWER to turn on the  
receiver.  
To the wall outlet  
3 Release the TONE MODE and  
2CH/A.DIRECT after a few  
seconds.  
Notes  
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker  
cords are not touching each other between the  
SPEAKERS terminals.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED !”  
appears.  
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.  
All the settings you have changed or  
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
7: Operating the receiver  
using the GUI  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAP023 remote commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
(Graphical User Interface)  
You can change the display mode of the  
receiver menu to the screen mode using the  
following procedures. In the screen mode,  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display of the  
receiver.  
By using the GUI menu, you can make various  
settings and adjustments.  
TV” (page 89) if you are not going to use a  
GUI menu.  
Note  
Notes  
GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen when  
you have connected your TV to the MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT jack.  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
Displaying the GUI menu on the  
TV screen  
• 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.  
• When you replace the batteries, the programmed  
remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,  
program the remote codes again (page 99).  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
3
STANDBY  
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
3
BD  
VIDEO 2  
4
DVD  
5
6
TV  
SAT  
Tip  
7
TAPE  
8
9
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
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.  
-/--  
PHONO  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
4
5
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
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1 Connect a TV to this receiver.  
FM/AM/XM  
You can listen to the radio using the receiver.  
For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner  
18).  
2 Turn on the TV.  
Settings  
You can use Settings menu to set and adjust  
this receiver.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the  
receiver.  
4 Press GUI MODE.  
Auto Calibration  
You can use the Auto Calibration settings  
menu to adjust the speakers automatically.  
For details, see “9: Calibrating the  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
menu you want, then press  
or b.  
Speaker  
You can use the Speaker settings menu to  
adjust the speakers manually for the current  
position. For details, see “Adjusting the  
speaker settings manually” (page 56).  
Surround  
You can use the Surround settings menu to  
select the sound field you want for your  
listening pleasure. For details on adjusting  
the parameters, see “Enjoying a pre-  
EQ  
You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust  
the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the  
Overview of the GUI menus  
The following menu items are available in  
each settings menu.  
Audio  
For details on adjusting the audio using the  
Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the  
Input  
Selects the input to the receiver.  
For details on each input, see “Selecting a  
Video  
For details on adjusting the video using the  
Video settings menu, see “Settings for the  
Music  
You can enjoy music and image from an audio/  
video component connected the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
HDMI  
For details on Music function, see “Enjoying  
You can use the HDMI settings menu to  
operate components connected to the HDMI  
jacks. For details on adjusting the  
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu item you want to  
adjust.  
Navigating through GUI menu  
XM  
2CH/  
5 Press  
or b enter the menu  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
item.  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-9  
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
.
<
<
>
1 Press GUI MODE.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
parameter.  
menu you want.  
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
the setting you want.  
menu.  
9 Press  
to enter the setting.  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
10Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make  
other settings.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press RETURN/EXIT O.  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
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8: Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can select the front speakers you want to  
drive.  
9: Calibrating the  
appropriate speaker  
settings automatically  
(Auto Calibration)  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital  
Cinema Auto Calibration) function which  
allows you to perform automatic calibration as  
follows:  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
a)  
and the receiver.  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
• Measure the distance of each speaker to your  
a)  
listening position.  
• Measure the speaker polarity.  
a)  
• Measure the speaker size.  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front  
a)b)  
• Measure the frequency characteristics.  
speaker system you want to drive.  
a)  
The measurement result is not utilized in the  
following case.  
To select  
Light up  
– “Analog Direct” is being used.  
– The multi channel input is selected.  
The measurement result is not utilized in the  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals  
SP A  
b)  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals  
SP B  
following case.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being  
received.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B  
terminals (parallel connection)  
SP A + B  
To turn off the speaker output  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and  
“SP A + B” indicators on the display do not  
light up. “ALL OFF” appears on the display  
for a while.  
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound  
balance in your room. However, you can  
adjust the speaker levels and balance manually  
according to your preference. For details, see  
No audio signals are output from any speaker  
terminals.  
Note  
You cannot switch the front speaker system by  
pressing SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the  
headphones are connected.  
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1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack.  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set  
up and connect the speakers (page 14–16).  
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the  
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not  
connect other microphones to this jack.  
Doing so may damage the receiver and the  
microphone.  
2 Set up the optimizer  
microphone.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
listening position. Use a stool or tripod so  
that the optimizer microphone remains at  
the same height as your ears.  
• During the measurement, the sound that  
comes out of the speakers is very loud. The  
volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay  
attention to the presence of children or to the  
effect on your neighborhood.  
• Perform the measurement in a quiet  
environment to avoid the effect of noise and  
get a more accurate measurement.  
• If there are any obstacles in the path between  
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,  
the calibration cannot be performed  
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the  
measurement area to avoid measurement  
error.  
On setting up the active  
subwoofer  
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the  
subwoofer and turn up the volume  
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME  
to just before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover  
frequency function, set the value to the  
maximum.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).  
Note  
The Auto Calibration function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– Headphones are connected  
– SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off.  
Note  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
Optimizer microphone  
MASTER VOLUME  
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer  
you are using, the setup distance value may be  
further away from the actual position.  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE  
AV  
IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
AUTO CAL MIC  
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6 The measurement starts in five  
Performing Auto Calibration  
seconds.  
XM  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-5  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
7 Measurement starts.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds with a test  
tone. Wait until the measurement process  
completes.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto Calibration”, then press  
or b.  
Tip  
The measurements may not be performed correctly  
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when  
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto Calibration Start”, then  
press  
or b.  
To cancel the measurement  
The measurement will be canceled when you  
do the following:  
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.  
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the  
receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Connect the headphones.  
5 Press  
to select “START”.  
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* When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,  
“OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The  
“+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be  
connected the other way around.  
Confirming/saving the  
measurement results  
However, depending on the speakers, “OUT”  
appears on the TV screen even though the  
speakers are connected properly. This is  
because of the speakers’ specifications. In  
this case, you can continue to use the  
receiver.  
1 Confirm the measurement  
result.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds.  
3 Select “Save” in step 2 to save  
the measurement result.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the Auto Calibration Type, then  
press  
.
2 Press V/v to select the item you  
want, then press  
.
Item  
Explanation  
Retry  
Performs the Auto Calibration  
again.  
Save  
Saves the measurement  
results and exits the setting  
process.  
Parameter  
Explanation  
Warning  
Displays warning concerning  
the measurement results. See  
“Message list after Auto  
Full Flat  
Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each speaker  
flat.  
Engineer  
Sets the frequency  
characteristics to a set that  
matches that of the Sony  
listening room standard.  
Phase*  
Displays the phase of each  
speaker (in phase/out of  
phase).  
Front  
Reference  
Adjusts the characteristics of  
all the speakers to match the  
characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
Distance  
Level  
Exit  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
Off  
Sets the Auto Calibration EQ  
to off.  
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
measurement results.  
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Tip  
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is  
determined by the low frequency characteristics.  
The measurement results may vary, depending on  
the position of the optimizer microphone and  
speakers, and the shape of the room. It is  
recommended that you follow the measurement  
results. However, you can change those settings in  
the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement  
results first, then try to change the settings if you  
want.  
Message list after Auto Calibration measurement  
Error and  
Explanation  
warning code  
Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected  
properly and perform the measurement again.  
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer  
microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.  
Error Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.  
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.  
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.  
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.  
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R  
terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK L terminals.  
Warning 40  
Warning 41  
The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to  
perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot  
be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.  
The sound input from the optimizer microphone is out of range. It is louder than the loudest  
sound that can be measured. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet  
enough to allow proper measurement.  
Warning 42  
Warning 43  
The volume of the receiver is out of range. Try to perform the measurement when the  
environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.  
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise.  
Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.  
NO WARNING There is no warning information.  
continued  
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Error Code 31, 32, 33  
1 When you press , “RETRY?” appears.  
Playback  
2 Press B/b to select “Yes”, then press  
.
3 The measurement starts in five seconds.  
Selecting a component  
When “Warning” appears  
If a warning on the measurement result is  
present, detailed information is displayed.  
SHIFT  
TV  
AMP  
1
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
VIDEO 1  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
Press  
to return to step 1 of “Confirming/  
7
TAPE  
8
9
TUNER  
1
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
-/--  
PHONO  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
Tip  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results for polarity may vary.  
However, there will be no problems even if you  
continue to use the receiver with that value.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
To set Auto Calibration items  
more precisely  
On the Auto Calibration settings menu, then  
press  
• Position  
.
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
You can register three patterns as Position 1,  
2, and 3, depending on the listening position,  
listening environment, and measurement  
conditions.  
– CATEGORY +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING – CATEGORY MODE TUNING +  
m
M
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
• Auto Calibration Type  
X
x
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
You can select this parameter only when you  
have performed the Auto Calibration and  
saved the measurement result.  
For details, see the table on page 42.  
• Name Input  
MUTING  
MUTING  
3
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV INPUT WIDE  
You can rename the position number. For  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the component you  
want.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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Tips  
Selected input Components that can  
be played back  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the speed with which you turn the MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the  
knob quickly.  
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the length of time you press and hold the  
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and  
hold the button.  
VIDEO 1  
VCR, etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 1 jack  
VIDEO 2  
Camcorder, video game,  
etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE  
AV IN jack  
BD  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,  
connected to the BD jack  
DVD  
SAT  
DVD player, etc.,  
connected to DVD jack  
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and  
release it immediately.  
Satellite tuner, set-top box,  
etc., connected to SAT jack  
To activate the muting function  
Press MUTING.  
TV  
TV, etc., connected to TV  
jack  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press MUTING again.  
MD/TAPE  
MD deck, tape deck, etc.,  
connected to MD/TAPE  
jack  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
SA-CD/CD  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc., connected  
to the SA-CD/CD jack  
TUNER  
PHONO  
Built-in radio tuner  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
Turntable, etc., connected  
to the PHONO jack  
MULTI IN  
DMPORT  
Component connected to  
the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jack  
Portable audio, etc.,  
connected to the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter  
connected to the receiver  
XM  
XM Mini-Tuner and Home  
Dock connected to the jack  
2 Turn on the component and  
start playback.  
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
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Listening/Watching a component  
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1  
S
Y
S
T
E
M
STANDBY  
S
H
I
F
T
T
V
AMP  
2
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
BD  
1
2
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
7
TAPE  
8
9
TUNER  
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
MASTER VOLUME  
-/--  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
PHONO  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
3
5
INPUT SELECTOR  
2CH/  
SPEAKERS  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
INPUT  
5
3
RESOLUTION MODE  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
GUI  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
MODE  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
O
HOME  
MENU  
CATEGORY  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
+
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
m
CATEGORY MODE TUNING  
M
+
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
x
X
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV INPUT WIDE  
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or 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.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “SA-CD/CD”.  
Tip  
You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 54  
for details.  
4 Play back the disc.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to the  
Super Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and  
turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD  
player or CD player.  
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp  
S
Y
S
T
E
M
STANDBY  
S
H
I
F
T
T
V
AMP  
2
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
BD  
1
2
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
7
8
9
TUNER  
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TAPE  
MASTER VOLUME  
3
-/--  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
PHONO  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
2CH/  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
6
3
INPUT  
RESOLUTION MODE  
SLEEP  
MODE  
GUI  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
MODE  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
O
HOME  
MENU  
CATEGORY  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
+
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
m
CATEGORY MODE TUNING  
M
+
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
6
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV INPUT WIDE  
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player/Blu-ray  
disc player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to  
watch a Blu-ray disc.  
– Be sure the audio source  
corresponds to the multi  
channel format (the MULTI  
CHANNEL DECODING  
lamp on the front panel lights  
up during playback).  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “DVD” or “BD”.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.  
– Be sure this receiver is  
connected to the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player via a  
digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player is set up  
properly.  
5 Play back the disc.  
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
7 After you have finished watching the DVD/  
Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the  
receiver, TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
player.  
Tips  
• Select the audio format of the  
disc to be played back, if  
necessary.  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie or music. Refer to  
page 54 for details.  
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x Decode Priority (Digital audio  
input decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.  
• PCM  
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are  
selected, only PCM signals are output from  
the connected component. To prevent  
interruption when playback starts, set to  
“PCM”. When signals other than PCM  
signals are received, set this item to  
“AUTO”.  
Amplifier Operations  
Settings for the audio  
(Audio settings menu)  
You can use the Audio settings menu to make  
settings for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
• AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
Audio settings menu parameters  
x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize  
the time gap between audio output and visual  
display. You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms  
in 10 ms steps.  
Notes  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is not valid when  
– multi channel input is selected.  
– “Analog Direct” is being used.  
x Dual Mono (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.  
• Main/Sub  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
• Main  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• Sub  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
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Settings for the video  
(Video settings menu)  
Settings for HDMI  
(HDMI settings menu)  
You can use the Video settings menu to make  
settings for video. Select “Video” in the  
Settings menu. For details on adjusting the  
You can use the HDMI settings menu to make  
the required settings for components  
connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI”  
in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting  
Video settings menu parameters  
HDMI settings menu parameters  
x Resolution  
x Control for HDMI  
(Converting video signals)  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function  
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video  
input signals.  
• DIRECT  
• AUTO  
• 480/576i  
• 480/576p  
• 720p  
• 1080i  
• 1080p  
For details on operating, see “In the video  
x Audio Out (Setting HDMI audio  
input)  
Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from  
the playback component connected to the  
receiver via a HDMI connection.  
• AMP  
The HDMI audio signals from the playback  
component is only output to the speakers  
connected to the receiver. Multi channel  
sound can be played back as it is.  
Note  
Audio signals are not output from the TV speakers  
when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.  
• TV+AMP  
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Notes  
• The sound quality of the playback component  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the  
number of channels, and the sampling  
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo  
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is  
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play  
back multi channel source.  
• When you connect the receiver to an image  
display component (projector, etc.), sound may  
not be output from the receiver. In this case,  
select “AMP”.  
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x SW Level (Subwoofer level for  
HDMI)  
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB  
or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an  
HDMI connection. You can set the level for  
each HDMI input independently.  
• AUTO  
The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0  
dB or +10 dB depending on the sampling  
frequency.  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying a pre-  
programmed sound field  
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NIGHT  
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INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
GUI  
• +10 dB  
MODE  
• 0 dB  
2
3-6  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Start playing a sound source  
you want to listen to (CD, DVD,  
etc.).  
2 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Settings” then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Surround”, then press  
or  
b.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Sound Field Setup”, then  
press  
or b.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Types of 2CH mode  
the surround sound you want.  
x 2ch Stereo  
The receiver outputs the sound from the front  
left/right speakers only. There is no sound  
from the subwoofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel (except LFE signals).  
Note  
No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch  
Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources  
using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer,  
select “A.F.D. Auto”.  
This receiver will generate a low frequency signal  
for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE  
signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from  
a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal.  
To select Enhanced Surround  
Mode  
1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5  
above.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced  
surround sound you want.  
3 Press  
.
x Analog Direct  
Note  
You can switch the audio of the selected input  
to 2 channel analog input. This function  
enables you to enjoy high quality analog  
sources.  
The selected Enhanced Surround Mode can only be  
applied if you have selected “Enhanced Sur”  
as a sound field in “Sound Field Setup” parameter.  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker level can be adjusted.  
To adjust the effect level  
1 After you have selected the surround sound  
in step 6, press  
or b.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the effect  
level, then press /B/b.  
Higher settings apply more surround effect.  
You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps  
(50%, 80%, 100%, 150%).  
Note  
You may not able to adjust the effect level for some  
sound field.  
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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD  
players  
This receiver supports the following audio formats.  
Connection of the playback component and  
Maximumnumber  
of channels  
the receiver  
Audio format  
COAXIAL/OPTICAL  
HDMI  
a
Dolby Digital  
5.1ch  
6.1ch  
7.1ch  
7.1ch  
5.1ch  
6.1ch  
5.1ch  
7.1ch  
a
a
×
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital Plus  
a
a)  
a
a)  
Dolby TrueHD  
×
a
DTS  
a
a
a
a
DTS-ES  
DTS 96/24  
DTS-HD  
a
a
×
a
a)  
High Resolution Audio  
DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
7.1ch  
7.1ch  
×
×
a
a
a)b)  
a)  
Multi channel Linear PCM  
a)  
Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.  
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz.  
b)  
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Types of A.F.D. mode  
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.  
A.F.D. mode  
Multi channel Effect  
[appears on TV screen] audio after  
decoding  
A.F.D. Auto  
[A.F.D. Auto]  
(Detecting  
automatically)  
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding  
any surround effects.  
Enhanced Surround Mode  
[Enhanced Sur]  
Pro Logic II*  
[PL II]  
5-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.  
7-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.  
7-channel signals Perform DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.  
Pro Logic IIx*  
[PL IIx]  
Neo:6 Cinema  
[Neo:6 Cinema]  
Neo:6 Music  
[Neo:6 Music]  
7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
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Neural-THX  
7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX Surround. In addition to  
[Neural-THX]  
stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1  
surround sound, now capable for full 360° 7.1 surround sound  
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playback from Neural-THX surround encoded content.  
Multi Stereo  
[Multi Stereo]  
(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.  
* Depends on the Speaker Pattern setting, some Enhanced Surround Mode parameters may not be available.  
Notes  
If you connect a subwoofer  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– The multi channel input is selected.  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when there  
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of  
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
effect output to a subwoofer from a 2 channel  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
signal. However, the low frequency signal is  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6  
Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
received.  
– “Analog Direct” is being used.  
• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped  
out when Neural-THX processing is turned on or  
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off.  
Tips  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
• When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby  
Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective.  
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Types of music/movie mode  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s  
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
Sound field Sound field  
Effect  
for  
[appears on TV screen]  
Movie  
Cinema Studio EX A DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
[Cinema St EX A]  
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 Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
[Cinema St EX B]  
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 Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
[Cinema St EX C]  
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching  
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
V.Multi Dimension DCS  
[V.Multi Dimension]  
Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual  
surround speakers.  
Music  
Hall [Hall]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
Jazz Club [Jazz Club]  
Live Concert [Live Concert]  
Stadium [Stadium]  
Sports [Sports]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
Portable Audio Enhancer  
[Portable Audio]  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable  
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
a)  
Headphone  
Headphone (2ch)  
[HP (2CH)]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when 2ch Stereo mode (page 51)/A.F.D. mode (page 53) is  
selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels (except LFE signals).  
Headphone Theater DCS  
[HP Theater]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when sound field for movie or music is selected. It allows you  
to experience a theater-like environment while listening  
through a pair of headphones.  
Headphone (Multi)  
[HP MULTI]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front  
analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.  
b)  
Headphone (Direct)  
[HP (Direct)]  
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the  
equalizer, sound field, etc.  
a)  
You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.  
Appears on the display only.  
b)  
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Notes  
• The sound fields for music and movies do not work  
in the following cases.  
Resetting sound fields to  
the initial settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
– The multi channel input is selected.  
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
received.  
– Signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are being received.  
– The multi channel PCM signals are received via  
a HDMI IN jack with a sampling frequency more  
than 48 kHz.  
1,2  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” on the Speaker  
settings menu. However, the sound will be output  
from the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.  
– the front and surround speakers are set to  
“SMALL”.  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT  
DIMMER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
2
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
– the sound field for movie is selected.  
– “Portable Audio” is selected.  
receiver.  
2 While holding down MUSIC,  
Tips  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected,  
the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the  
display.  
press POWER.  
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and  
all sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the  
Surround settings menu.  
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Enjoying the surround  
effect at low volume  
levels  
Advanced Speakers Setting Up  
Adjusting the speaker  
settings manually  
(NIGHT MODE)  
You can adjust the each speaker manually.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels after the  
Auto Calibration is completed.  
This function allows you to retain a theater like  
environment at low volume levels. This  
function can be used with other sound fields.  
When watching a movie late at night, you will  
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low  
volume level.  
Making settings with the  
Manual Setup menu  
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2CH/  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
NIGHT  
MODE  
RESOLUTION  
MODE  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
GUI  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
MODE  
1
2-8  
Press NIGHT MODE.  
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The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The  
NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you  
press NIGHT MODE.  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Note  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
This function does not work in the following cases.  
– The multi channel input is selected.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency  
of more than 96 kHz are being received.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
Tip  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and  
Effect Levels increase, and “D.Range Comp” is  
automatically set to “MAX”.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Speaker”, then press  
or b.  
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Manual Setup”, then press  
or b.  
x Distance  
(Distance from the listening  
position to each speaker)  
You can adjust the distance from the listening  
position to each speaker (front left/right,  
center, surround left/right, surround back left/  
right, subwoofer).  
You can adjust the distance from 3 feet 3  
inches to 32 feet 9 inches (1.0 meter to 10.0  
meters) in 1 inch (0.01 meter) steps.  
5 Press V/v/B/b to select speaker  
you want to adjust.  
6 Press  
.
7 Press B/b repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want.  
x Size  
8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust  
(Size of each speaker)  
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,  
center, surround left/right, surround back left/  
right) size.  
the setting.  
Manual Setup menu parameters  
x Level  
(Level of speaker)  
You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,  
surround left/right, surround back left/right,  
subwoofer). You can adjust the level from  
–20.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust  
the balance on either side. You can adjust the  
front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0  
dB in 0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the  
front right level from FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0  
dB in 0.5 dB steps.  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“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  
bass frequencies of each channel from the  
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
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Making settings with the  
Speaker Pattern menu  
When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound  
will be output from the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.  
– the front and surround speakers are set to  
“SMALL”.  
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MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
– the sound field for movie is selected.  
– “Portable Audio” is selected.  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-5  
Tips  
• 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 subwoofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sound has a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you  
can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the  
bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other  
hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer  
not to have bass frequencies output from that  
speaker, set it to “SMALL”.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,  
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough  
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass  
levels.  
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HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Speaker”, then press  
or b.  
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same  
setting as that of the surround speakers.  
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the  
center, surround, and surround back speakers are  
also automatically set to “SMALL”.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Speaker Pattern”, then press  
or b.  
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers  
are automatically set to “LARGE”.  
Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the  
speaker system which you are using. You  
do not need to select the speaker pattern  
after Auto Calibration.  
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the speaker pattern you want.  
“Test Tone”, then press  
or  
b.  
You can select the test tone type.  
Making settings with the Test  
Tone menu  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the speaker you want to adjust,  
then press  
.
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The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
6 Adjust the parameter usingV/v,  
GUI  
MODE  
then press  
Tips  
.
1
2-6  
• 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 is shown on the TV screen  
during adjustment.  
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HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely. Check to see if they are connected  
securely and cannot be disconnected by  
pulling on them slightly.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit  
problem.  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
When a test tone is output from  
a different speaker than the  
speaker displayed on the TV  
screen  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Speaker”, then press  
or b.  
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker  
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker  
connection and the speaker pattern match.  
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Test Tone menu parameters  
Other parameters of Speaker  
settings menu  
x Test Tone  
• OFF  
• AUTO  
The test tone is output from each speaker in  
sequence.  
• FL, CNT, FR, SR, SBR, SBL, SB, SL, SW  
You can select which speakers will output  
the test tone.  
x Crossover Freq  
(Speaker crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the  
Speaker settings menu. Measured speaker  
crossover frequency is set for each speaker  
after the Auto Calibration.  
The adjusted value is set for each speaker  
when you adjust the speaker crossover  
frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the  
Auto Calibration.  
x Phase Noise  
• OFF  
• FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR,  
SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB,  
SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially  
from adjacent speakers.  
Some items may not be displayed,  
depending on the setting of the speaker  
pattern.  
x D.Range Comp  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
soundtrack. 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.  
• MAX  
x Phase Audio  
• OFF  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
• STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• AUTO  
The dynamic range is applied automatically  
with Dolby TrueHD source or other source  
is set to “OFF”.  
FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR,  
SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB,  
SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR  
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound  
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from  
adjacent speakers.  
Some items may not be displayed,  
depending on the setting of the speaker  
pattern.  
• OFF  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
Tips  
• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts  
light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses  
the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at  
night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the  
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural  
compression.  
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x Distance Unit (Distance unit)  
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting  
distances.  
• METER  
The distance is displayed in meters.  
• FEET  
Adjusting the equalizer  
You can use the following parameters to adjust  
the tonal quality (bass/trebel level) of all  
speakers.  
The distance is displayed in feet.  
Bass  
Treble  
Level  
(dB)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Notes  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– The multi channel input is selected.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being  
received.  
• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is  
receiving signals with a sampling frequency of  
more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be  
played back at 96 kHz.  
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2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-5  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Tuner Operations  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
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 (aerials) to the receiver (page  
34).  
“EQ”, then press  
or b.  
Tip  
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending  
on the area code as shown in the following table. For  
details on area codes, see page 3.  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
U, CA  
100 kHz  
10 kHz*  
4 Choose the speaker you want  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 114).  
to adjust using B/b, then press  
.
Automatic tuning  
5 Press B/b repeatedly to select  
“Bass” or “Treble”, then press  
V/v to adjust the parameter.  
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XM  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
Tip  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
You can adjust the front speaker bass and  
treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/–  
on the receiver.  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-4  
O
OPTIONS  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“FM” or “AM”, then press  
or  
b.  
The FM or AM menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
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3 Press V/v to select “Auto  
Tuning”, then press or b.  
Direct tuning  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
STANDBY  
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
4
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
4
7
TAPE  
8
9
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
4 Press V/v.  
-/--  
PHONO  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
Press V to scan from low to high, press v  
to scan from high to low.  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
2CH/  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
1
2,3,5  
1 Press OPTIONS.  
2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode”, then press  
O
or b.  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
3 Press V/v to select “MONO”, then press  
.
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“FM” or “AM”, then press  
or  
b.  
3 Press V/v to select “Direct  
Tuning”, then press  
or b.  
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4 Press SHIFT, then press  
numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM  
stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2,  
5-7  
O
4
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Tip  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception.  
5 Press  
.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“FM” or “AM”, then press  
or  
b.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
“– – – .– 0 MHz” appears and then the screen  
returns to the current frequency.  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still  
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
3 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
In case of poor FM stereo reception,  
switch the FM reception mode (page 63).  
4 Press OPTIONS.  
5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,  
then press  
or b.  
6 Press V/v to select a preset  
number.  
7 Press  
.
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset  
another station.  
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To tune to preset stations  
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio  
stations”.  
Listening to the XM Radio  
2 Press V/v to select the preset station you  
want.  
About XM Radio  
XM is North America’s number one satellite  
radio company, offering an extraordinary  
variety of commercial-free music, plus the  
best in premier sports, news, talk radio,  
comedy, children’s and entertainment  
programming, broadcast in superior digital  
audio quality coast to coast. For more  
information, or to subscribe, U.S. customers  
visit xmradio.com or call XM Listener Care at  
1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346);  
Canadian customers visit xmradio.ca or call  
XM Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR  
(1-877-438-9677).  
You can select a preset station as follows:  
• AM band AM 1 to AM 30  
• FM band FM 1 to FM 30  
To name preset stations  
1 Select a preset station you want to name.  
2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name Input”.  
For details on naming operations, refer to  
®
XM Ready Legal  
XM monthly service subscription sold  
separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock  
required (each sold separately) to receive XM  
service. It is prohibited to copy, decompile,  
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,  
manipulate or otherwise make available any  
technology or software incorporated in  
receivers compatible with the XM satellite  
Radio System. Installation costs and other fees  
and taxes, including a one-time activation fee  
may apply. All fees and programming subject  
to change. Channels with frequent explicit  
language are indicated with an XL. Channel  
blocking is available for XM radio receivers  
by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents)  
and 1-877-GETXMSR (Canadian residents).  
Only available in the 48 contiguous United  
States and Canada. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio  
Inc. All rights reserved.  
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XM Ready Subscription  
Connecting the XM Radio  
Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner  
Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner,  
connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to  
Before operating the receiver, connect the XM  
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.  
®
your XM Ready audio system, and installed  
XM jack  
the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and  
begin receiving XM programming. There  
are three places to find your eight character  
XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the  
XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel  
0. Record the Radio ID below for reference.  
TV  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AM  
FM  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
SAT  
IN  
s s s s s s s s  
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
Note  
DVD  
IN  
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”,  
“S” or “F”.  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in  
the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com  
or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).  
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in  
Canada online athttps://activate.xmradio.ca or  
call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).  
You will need a major credit card. XM will  
send a signal from the satellites to activate the  
full channel lineup. Activation normally takes  
10-15 minutes, but during peak busy periods  
you may need to keep your XM Ready audio  
system on for up to an hour. When you can  
access the full lineup on your XM Ready audio  
system you are done.  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VID  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
Note  
To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal,  
move your antenna to various window locations  
around your home to see where the best reception  
will be received. Most XM customers place the  
antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view  
to the sky.  
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4 While checking the parameter,  
aim your antenna to where the  
best reception will be received.  
Aiming the XM Antenna  
You can aim your antenna for optimal signal  
reception.  
For details on the parameter, see “Signal  
strength” below.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
Signal strength  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2,3  
Signal  
strength  
Signal type  
Satellite Terrestrial  
Good  
O
3
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
Marginal  
Weak  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
None  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM”, then press  
or b.  
Checking the XM Radio ID  
number  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2,3  
O
3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v  
3
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
repeatedly to select “Antenna  
Aiming”, then press  
or b.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM”, then press or b.  
Selecting a channel by Category  
Mode  
You can select a channel from one category or  
all the categories.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-4  
O
3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
repeatedly to select “Radio ID”,  
MENU  
then press  
or b.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM”, then press  
or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the category, then press  
or  
4 Check the XM Radio ID on the  
TV screen and write it in the  
space provided here.  
b.  
• ALL: You can select a channel from all  
the categories.  
• (category name): You can select a  
channel from one category.  
ID:_____________________________  
You can also check the XM Radio ID  
using the display on the receiver.  
Note  
When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed,  
press OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to  
select “Category Mode”.  
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4 Press V/v to select the channel,  
then press  
Selecting a channel by inputting  
the channel number directly  
.
The selected channel is being received.  
The channel information is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
Note  
STANDBY  
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
When you select a channel in the “Category Mode,”  
the channel you selected may not be the one in the  
category you want. This is because one channel may  
belong to more than one category.  
5
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
5
1
7
TAPE  
8
9
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
-/--  
PHONO  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
2,  
4,6  
O
3
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM”, then press  
or b.  
3 Press OPTIONS.  
4 Press V/v to select “Direct  
Tuning”, then press  
.
5 Press SHIFT, then press  
numeric buttons to enter the  
channel number.  
6 Press  
.
The selected channel is tune in.  
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To select the preset channels  
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the  
channels”.  
Presetting the channels  
You can select the channels you want directly  
by presetting them using the preset numbers.  
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.  
2 Press V/v to select the preset number from  
the preset list, then press  
.
You can select stored preset channels from 1  
to 30.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
Notes  
GUI  
MODE  
• The channel information you have preset may be  
changed if XM Satellite Radio Inc. change their  
channel programming.  
1
2,  
• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed,  
press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset  
Mode”.  
5,6  
O
4
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM”, then press  
or b.  
3 Select a channel you want to  
preset using Category Tuning  
(page 68) or Direct Tuning  
4 Press OPTIONS.  
5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,  
then press  
or b.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the preset channel you want,  
then press  
.
Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available,  
and a default channel is preset for all the  
preset channels when you purchase the  
receiver.  
The selected channel is registered as the  
preset channel you selected in step 3.  
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset  
another channel.  
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XM Radio message list  
Message  
appears on TV  
screen  
Explanation  
Remedies  
[Display]  
Check Antenna The XM antenna is not  
Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM Mini-  
Tuner and Home Dock securely and check the antenna cable  
[ANTENNA]  
connected to the XM Mini-  
Tuner and Home Dock or the for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is  
XM antenna cable is damaged. damaged.  
CH  
You selected an XM channel Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com (US  
Unauthorized  
[UNAUTH]  
that is blocked or cannot be  
received with your XM  
subscription package.  
residents) or www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents) for the  
current list of channels.  
For information on receiving this channel, visit  
www.xmradio.com (US residents) or www.xmradio.ca  
(Canadian residents). You can also contact XM Satellite  
Radio at 1-800-967-2346 (US residents) or 1-877-438-9677  
(Canadian residents).  
No Signal  
The XM Mini-Tuner is not  
Check the antenna for obstructions and reposition the XM  
antenna to get a better signal reception. To optimize the  
[NO SIGNAL] receiving the XM satellite  
signal. The XM antenna’s view antenna position, see “Aiming the XM Antenna” (page 67).  
of the satellites may be blocked Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the XM  
or the antenna is not properly Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for antenna installation  
aimed.  
information.  
Loading  
[LOADING]  
The XM Mini-Tuner is  
acquiring audio or program  
information from the XM  
This message should disappear in few seconds when the  
signal is strong. If you often see this message, reposition the  
XM antenna for better signal reception. To optimize the  
satellite signal. This message antenna position, see “Aiming the XM Antenna” (page 67).  
can also appear if the signal is  
weak.  
Off Air  
You selected an XM channel Check this XM channel later. In the meantime, select  
[OFF AIR]  
that is not currently  
broadcasting.  
another channel.  
– – –  
No artist name or song title is  
available for this selection.  
CH Unavailable The selected channel is not  
[CH UNAVL] available. The channel may  
have been reassigned to a  
Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com (US  
residents) or www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents) for the  
current list of channels. For a new radio or a radio that has  
different channel number. This not received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow the  
message may occur initially radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes  
with a new radio or a radio that and then select the channel again.  
has not received XM’s signal  
for an extended period.  
Check XM  
Tuner  
The XM Mini-Tuner is not  
installed or not fully seated in check the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is connected to the  
Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock and  
[XM TUNER] the XM Mini-Tuner Dock or receiver.  
the XM Mini-Tuner Dock is not  
connected to the receiver.  
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Note  
Depending on the connected component, the  
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the component.  
Control for HDMI  
Using the Control for  
HDMI function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for  
HDMI function as explained below.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),  
operation is simplified as follows:  
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a  
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc  
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the  
appropriate HDMI input.  
• System Audio Control: While watching TV,  
you can select to output the sound from the  
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the  
receiver.  
• System Power Off: When you turn off the  
TV, the receiver and connected components  
are also turned off simultaneously.  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface).  
The Control for HDMI function  
does not work in the following  
cases:  
• When you connect the receiver to a  
component which does not correspond with  
Sony Control for HDMI function.  
• When you connect the receiver and  
components using other than HDMI  
connection.  
We recommend that you connect the receiver  
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.  
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To enjoy TV multi channel  
surround sound broadcasting  
You can listen to TV multi channel surround  
sound broadcasting from the speakers  
connected to the receiver.  
Connecting a TV and other  
components  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (main lead).  
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV  
to the TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Blu-ray disc player  
DVD player  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
ANTENNA  
M  
FM  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
R
L
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
XM  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
HDMI  
BD IN  
MONITOR COMPO  
OUT IN  
3
COMPO  
IN  
2
COMPO  
IN  
1
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
SAT  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Y
P
DMPORT  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
/
CB  
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
EO  
N  
FRONT  
FRONT  
B
A
COAXIAL  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
P
CR  
/
DVD  
IN  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
SA-CD/  
CD  
IN  
IGNAL  
GND  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE  
TV  
SAT DVD BD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
B
C
A
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio signals  
TV, etc.  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a)  
CAudio cord (not supplied)a)  
a)  
Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).  
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5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected component to on.  
Preparing Control for  
HDMI function  
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting function.  
This function is only available for certain  
types of TV. When you perform the Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the  
Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will  
automatically change accordingly.  
During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
operation, “SCANNING” flashes on the  
display.  
This receiver will automatically change the  
input to HDMI input. When the setting is  
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the  
display.  
If the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected component is already set to on,  
you do not need to change the setting.  
6 Repeat step 4 and 5 for other components  
that you want to use the Control for HDMI  
function.  
Notes  
• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be  
sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.  
• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System  
Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting operation.  
• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected  
components and receiver.  
• If the playback components cannot function after  
you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting  
on your TV.  
• If the connected components do not support  
Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set  
the Control for HDMI function for the connected  
components to on before you perform the Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
of the TV.  
If your TV does not support the Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following  
procedures. For details on setting the TV and  
connected components, refer to the operating  
instructions of the respective components.  
1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to  
the TV and components (compatible with  
Control for HDMI function) via HDMI  
connection.  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected  
components.  
3 Set the respective Control for HDMI  
function for the receiver and TV to on.  
When the receiver menu is displayed on the  
TV screen in the screen mode, press GUI  
MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF” to  
enter the display mode, then check the TV  
display image of the component connected  
to the receiver.  
For details on setting the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and  
TV to match the HDMI input of the  
connected component, so that the image  
from the connected component is displayed.  
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To set Control for HDMI  
Watching a DVD  
(One-Touch Play)  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
You can enjoy sound and image from the  
components connected to the receiver via  
HDMI connections by a simple operation.  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
RESOLUTION  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
GUI  
MODE  
1
2-5  
Play back a connected component.  
The receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the appropriate  
HDMI input.  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU  
Watching a DVD by simple  
operation  
You can also select a connected component,  
such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the  
TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV  
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Note  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may  
not be output.  
“Settings”, then press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“HDMI”, then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Control for HDMI”, then press  
or b.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“ON”, then press  
.
Control for HDMI function is activated.  
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Enjoying the TV sound  
from the speakers  
Turning off the receiver  
with the TV  
connected to the receiver (System Power Off)  
(System Audio Control)  
When you turn the TV off by using the  
POWER button on the TV’s remote, the  
receiver and the connected components turn  
off automatically.  
You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn  
off the TV.  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers  
connected to the receiver by a simple  
operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions of the TV.  
When System Audio Control function is  
turned on, the receiver will turns on and  
switches to the appropriate input  
AV?/1  
?/1  
THEATER RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
STANDBY  
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
TV  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
automatically.  
TV sound is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, and the volume of  
the TV is minimized simultaneously.  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically be set to on and  
the TV sound will output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if you  
turn off the receiver, the sound will output  
from the TV speakers.  
4
5
6
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
7
8
9
TUNER  
MD/  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TAPE  
-/--  
PHONO  
0/10  
MULTI IN  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
XM  
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.  
The TV, receiver and the components  
connected via HDMI are turned off.  
Notes  
You can adjust the receiver’s volume when  
you adjust the TV volume.  
• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using  
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
• Depending on the status, the connected  
components may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
components.  
Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the  
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu  
will set automatically depending on the System  
Audio Control settings.  
• When you connect a TV that does not have System  
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control  
function does not work.  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a  
moment.  
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Enjoying the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)  
Other Operations  
Converting analog video  
input signals  
This receiver allows you to convert the  
resolution of analog video input signals.  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
allows you to enjoy sound from a network  
system such as a portable audio/video source  
or computer.  
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, you can enjoy sound and image from  
the connected component on the receiver.  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting  
Press RESOLUTION repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the resolution  
of the output signals will be changed.  
You can also use “Resolution” in the Video  
settings menu.  
Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapters:  
• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio  
Adapter  
• TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
• TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client  
• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Adapter  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an  
optional product.  
Notes  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are  
available for purchase depending on the area.  
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5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT  
Selecting an operation screen  
to operate the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
Control”.  
You can select the following modes in  
this menu;  
• System GUI  
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and  
TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be  
displayed on the GUI screen of the  
receiver. You can select a track you  
want and play back it on each GUI  
screen.  
You can select an operation screen using the  
GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For  
some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDM-  
NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you  
cannot change it on the GUI screen.  
• Adapter GUI  
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and  
TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter  
will be displayed on the TV screen.  
• iPod  
This mode can be selected only when  
the TDM-iP1 is connected.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed,  
see the operating instructions supplied  
with the connected component for details  
on operating that component.  
“Music”, then press  
or b.  
“DMPORT” appears beside “Music”.  
3 Press  
or b.  
The component connected to the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is  
recognized and “DMPORT” on the TV  
screen will change to respective  
component’s name.  
The category of the component connected  
to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
appears on the TV screen.  
4 Press OPTIONS to display  
“Function List”.  
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To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-  
NC1 using the adapter menu  
Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in  
For details on operating the adapter using the  
adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the adapter you are  
using.  
Operating the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-  
NC1 using the GUI menu of the  
receiver  
1 Make sure that “System GUI” is  
selected in step 5 in “Selecting  
an operation screen to operate  
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
To operate the TDM-iP1 using  
the iPod menu  
Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in  
“Selecting an operation screen to operate the  
2 Select content from the  
contents list displayed on the  
GUI screen and play back it.  
For details on operating the iPod, refer to the  
operating instruction supplied with the iPod.  
iPod  
Playlists > Playlist > Track  
Artists > Track  
Playing the selected track  
Albums > Album > Track  
Songs > Track  
During playback of the selected track, the  
displayed screen changes depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.  
Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track  
Composers > Composer > Track  
Audiobooks > Audiobook  
TDM-iP1  
a)  
c)  
Network Client  
Music Surfin > Album > Track  
a)  
Playlist > Playlist > Track  
a)  
Web Radio > Station > Program  
b)  
Music Library > Album > Track  
a)  
Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.  
Displayed only when a DLNA server other than  
M-crew Server is connected.  
Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”,  
depending on setting of “List Mode”.  
b)  
c)  
TDM-NC1  
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You can also operate the components  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter using the following buttons on the  
remote of the receiver.  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message  
list  
Message appears Explanation  
No Adapter  
No Device  
The adapter is not connected.  
To  
Do the following  
There is no device connected  
to the adapter.  
Play  
Pause  
Press N.  
Press X. To resume play,  
press the button again.  
No Audio  
Loading  
No audio file was found.  
The data is being read.  
There is no server connected.  
No track was found.  
Stop  
Press x.*  
No Server*  
No Track*  
No Item*  
Find the beginning of a Press ..  
track during playback, or  
find the beginning of the  
previous track  
No item was found.  
Connecting*  
Configuring*  
Warning*  
Connecting to the server.  
The network is setting up.  
Find the beginning of the Press >.  
next track  
Skip to the previous  
album  
Press  
.
Check the display of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
B•  
Skip to the next album Press b.  
Party Mode*  
The unit is currently in party  
mode “Guest”.  
Go backward/forward  
Press m/M.**  
*
When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver  
enters pause mode when x is pressed.  
** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and  
holding the m/M button.  
Searching*  
Searching the server.  
* TDM-NC1 only.  
Option parameters in the play  
modes  
x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1 only)  
• Off  
• One  
• All  
x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)  
• Off  
• Songs  
• Albums  
x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)  
• All Tracks  
• Disc List  
• Artist List  
• Genre List  
Tip  
The List Mode can be used with the Function List  
menu even when the list is displayed.  
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Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
When you connect components to both digital  
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,  
you can fix the audio input mode to either of  
them, or switch from one to the other,  
depending on the type of material you intend  
to watch.  
1 Choose the item you want to  
create an index name for.  
You can name the following items.  
• Auto calibration position (page 39)  
• Inputs (page 44)  
1 Press the input button.  
• Preset stations (page 64)  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver.  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
3 Select “Name Input”, then  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
press  
.
to select the audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
x AUTO  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog connections.  
If there are more than one digital connection,  
HDMI audio signals have priority over  
COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals.  
If there are no digital audio signals, analog  
audio signals are selected.  
4 Press V/v/B/b to select a  
character, then press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
x ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
To cancel naming input  
Press RETURN/EXIT O.  
Notes  
• Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
• When either XM or DMPORT input is selected,  
“------” appears on the display, and you cannot  
select other modes. Select an input mode other than  
the XM and DMPORT input, then set the audio  
input mode.  
• When “Analog Direct” is being used, or the multi  
channel input is selected, audio input is  
automatically set to “ANALOG”. You cannot  
select other modes.  
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4 Press OPTIONS, then select  
“Input Assign”.  
Enjoying the sound/  
images from other inputs  
You can reassign video and/or audio signals to  
another input.  
For example, connect the OPTICAL OUT jack  
of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1  
IN jack of this receiver when you want to input  
the only digital optical audio signals from the  
DVD player.  
Connect the component video jack of the DVD  
player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO  
1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to  
input the video signals from the DVD player.  
Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD  
input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input  
menu.  
5 Select the audio and/or video  
signals you want to assign to  
the input which you selected in  
step 3 using V/v/B/b.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
“GUI MODE” appears on the display and  
the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Input”, then press  
or b.  
6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to  
enter the setting.  
3 Press V/v to select the input  
name you want to assign.  
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Input name  
VIDEO VIDEO BD  
DVD  
SAT  
MD/ SA-CD/ MULTI  
1
a
a
a
2
TAPE  
CD  
a
a
a
a
IN  
a
a
a
a
Assignablevideo COMPONENT 1  
input jacks  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
COMPONENT 2  
a
COMPONENT 3  
NONE  
a
a
COMPOSITE  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Assignableaudio VIDEO1 OPT  
input jacks  
a
a
a
SAT OPT  
a
a
a
a
DVD COAX  
a
a
a
SA-CD COAX  
a
a
Notes  
• You cannot assign optical signals from an input  
source to the optical input jacks on the receiver,  
and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the  
input source to the coaxial input jacks on the  
receiver.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.  
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Changing the display  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
will change cyclically as follows.  
Input name you selected* t Original input  
name t Sound field currently applied t  
Volume t Stream information  
FM and AM band  
Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound  
field currently applied t Volume  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station. Index name does  
not appear when only blank spaces have been  
entered.  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
Tip  
You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”  
is shown on the display. Press GUI MODE  
repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.  
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1
2
3 4 5  
6
7
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
8
wd  
ws  
wa w;  
qlqk  
Name  
qj  
qg  
qf qd  
wg  
wf  
qh  
Name  
Function  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when subwoofer is  
connected and the audio signal  
is output from the  
F ; D/  
; D” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital signals.  
; D EX/  
; D+/  
SUBWOOFER jack. While this  
indicator lights up, the receiver  
creates a subwoofer signal  
based on the LFE signal in the  
disc being played back or the  
low frequency components of  
the front channels.  
; TrueHD  
; D EX” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital Surround EX signals.  
; D+” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital + signals.  
; TrueHD” lights up when  
the receiver is decoding Dolby  
TrueHD signals.  
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.  
Note  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is set  
to “AUTO”.  
C MULTI IN  
Lights up when multi channel  
input is selected.  
G Neural-THX  
Lights up when the receiver  
applies Neural-THX  
processing to input signals.  
D COAX  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the COAXIAL  
jack.  
H DTS/  
“DTS” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS  
signals.  
DTS-ES/  
DTS 96/24  
“DTS-ES” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS-ES  
signals.  
“DTS 96/24” lights up when  
the receiver is decoding DTS  
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.  
Note  
E OPT  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the OPTICAL  
jack.  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have  
made digital connections and  
that INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO”.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
I D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated.  
R NEO:6  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6  
Cinema/Music decoder is  
activated.  
J CAT  
Lights up when category mode is  
selected during the XM Radio  
operation.  
S EQ  
Lights up when the equalizer is  
activated.  
K SP A/  
SP B/  
Lights up according to the  
speaker system used (page 39).  
However, these indicators do not  
light up if the speaker output is  
turned off or if headphones are  
connected.  
T DTS-HD  
“DTS-HD MSTR” lights up  
when the receiver is decoding  
DTS-HD Master Audio signals.  
“DTS-HD HI RES” lights up  
when the receiver is decoding  
DTS-HD Hi-Resolution  
signals.  
MSTR/  
DTS-HD HI  
RES  
SP A+B  
L SLEEP  
Lights up when the Sleep Timer  
is activated.  
U LPCM  
Lights up when Linear PCM  
signals is received.  
M Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations,  
etc.  
indicators  
V ANALOG  
Lights up when  
– INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” and no digital signal  
is being input through the  
COAXIAL, OPTICAL or  
HDMI jacks.  
N A.DIRECT  
Lights up when ANALOG  
DIRECT is selected.  
O MEM  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
Memory, etc., is activated.  
– INPUT MODE is set to  
“ANALOG”.  
– the “Analog Direct” is being  
used.  
P XM  
Lights up when XM Mini-Tuner  
and Home Dock are connected  
and “XM” is selected.  
W DMPORT  
Lights up when DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter is  
connected and “DMPORT” is  
selected.  
Q ; PL/  
; PLII/  
; PL” lights up when the  
receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals  
in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals.  
; PLII” lights up when the  
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder is  
activated.  
; PLIIx  
X HDMI  
Lights up when the receiver  
recognizes a component  
connected via a HDMI IN jack.  
; PL IIx” lights up when the  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is  
activated.  
However, these indicators do not  
light up if both the center and  
surround speakers are not  
connected and you select a sound  
field using the A.F.D. button.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding  
does not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz.  
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Function  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Y 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).  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
indicators  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
L
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
Surround Right  
0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00  
t OFF  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Surround Back (the surround  
back components obtained by  
6.1 channel decoding)  
Example:  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Output channel: When Speaker  
Pattern is set to “3/0.1”  
SBL  
SBR  
SB  
When Sleep Timer is activated, “SLEEP”  
lights up in the display.  
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.  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
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Recording onto a recording  
media  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from a video/audio component  
using the receiver. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your recording  
component.  
1 Press the input button of the  
playback component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
Recording onto a MiniDisc or  
audio tape  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape  
using the receiver. See the operating  
instructions supplied with your MD deck or  
tape deck.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (connected to  
VIDEO 1 OUT jack) for recording.  
1 Press the input button of the  
playback component.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
Notes  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to  
record from the source.  
3 Prepare the recording  
• The audio input signals from the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.  
• Only analog input signals are output from the  
analog output jack (for recording).  
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.  
component.  
Insert a blank MD or tape into the  
recording deck and adjust the recording  
level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• The audio input signals from the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.  
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To return to the previous  
display  
Operating without  
Press B.  
connecting to the TV  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
You can operate this receiver using the display  
even if you do not use a GUI when a TV is not  
connected.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to  
select “GUI OFF”.  
When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the  
display, the menu is set to display on the TV  
screen using a GUI.  
Navigating through menus on  
the display  
1 Press AMP.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
6 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
8 Press  
to enter the setting.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 89.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start  
settings  
[A.CAL START]  
[<AUTO CAL>]  
Calibration type  
[CAL TYPE]  
FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,  
FRONT REF, OFF  
FULL FLAT  
Position [POSITION]  
POS 1, POS 2, POS 3  
POS  
1
Naming input [NAME IN]  
Test tone [TEST TONE]  
Level settings  
[<LEVEL>]  
OFF, AUTO (FL to SW),  
FIX (FL to SW)  
OFF  
OFF  
Phase noise [P. NOISE]  
OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR,  
FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR,  
SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,  
SL/FL, FL/SR  
Phase audio [P. AUDIO]  
OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR,  
FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR,  
SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,  
SL/FL, FL/SR  
OFF  
Front left speaker level  
[FL LEVEL]  
FL –10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
FL 0 dB  
Front right speaker level  
[FR LEVEL]  
FR –10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
FR 0 dB  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LEVEL]  
CNT –20.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
CNT 0 dB  
SL 0 dB  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LEVEL]  
SL –20.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LEVEL]  
SR –20.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
SR 0 dB  
Surround back speaker level  
[SB LEVEL]  
SB –20.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
SB 0 dB  
Surround back left speaker level SBL –20.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB  
[SBL LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)  
SBL 0 dB  
SBR 0 dB  
SW 0 dB  
COMP. AUTO  
Surround back right speaker level SBR –20.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB  
[SBR LEVEL]  
(0.5 dB step)  
Subwoofer level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW –20.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Dynamic range compressor  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,  
COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
Speaker settings  
[<SPEAKER>]  
Speaker pattern  
[SP PATTERN]  
2/0 to 3/4.1  
3/4.1  
Front speakers  
[FRT SP]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE  
Center speaker  
[CNT SP]  
LARGE  
Surround speakers  
[SUR SP]  
LARGE  
Front left speaker distance  
[FL DIST.]  
FL 3’3” to FL 32’9” (FL 1.0 m to  
FL 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
FL 9’10” (3 m)  
FR 9’10” (3 m)  
Front right speaker distance  
[FR DIST.]  
FR 3’3” to FR 32’9” (FR 1.0 m to  
FR 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
Center speaker distance  
[CNT DIST.]  
CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9” (CNT 1.0 m CNT 9’10”  
to CNT 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3 m)  
Surround left speaker distance SL 3’3” to SL 32’9” (SL 1.0 m to  
[SL DIST.] SL 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
SL 9’10” (3 m)  
Surround right speaker distance SR 3’3” to SR 32’9” (SR 1.0 m to SR SR 9’10” (3 m)  
[SR DIST.] 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
Surround back speaker distance SB 3’3” to SB 32’9” (SB 1.0 m to  
SB 9’10” (3 m)  
[SB DIST.]  
SB 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
Surround back left speaker  
distance [SBL DIST.]  
SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9” (SBL 1.0 m to SBL 9’10”  
SBL 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3 m)  
Surround back right speaker  
distance [SBR DIST.]  
SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9” (SBR 1.0 m SBR 9’10”  
to SBR 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3 m)  
Subwoofer distance  
[SW DIST.]  
SW 3’3” to SW 32’9” (SW 1.0 m to SW 9’10”  
SW 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step)  
(3 m)  
Distance unit [DIST. UNIT]  
METER, FEET  
FEET  
Front speaker crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
CROSS 120 Hz  
c)  
[FRT CROSS]  
Center speaker crossover  
frequency  
[CTR CROSS]  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
CROSS 120 Hz  
CROSS 120 Hz  
c)  
Surround speaker crossover  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
c)  
frequency  
[SUR CROSS]  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
Surround settings Sound field selection  
[<SURROUND>] [S.F. SELECT]  
b)  
Enhanced Surround Mode  
[E.SUR MODE]  
PLII, PLIIx, NEO6 CIN,  
NEO6 MUS, NEURAL-THX  
PL IIx/PL II  
Effect level [EFFECT]  
EFCT. 50%, EFCT. 80%,  
EFCT. 100%, EFCT. 150%  
EFCT. 100%  
FRT B. 0 dB  
FRT T. 0 dB  
EQ settings  
[<EQ>]  
Front speakers bass level  
[FRT BASS]  
FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Front speakers treble level  
[FRT TREBLE]  
FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Center speaker bass level  
[CNT BASS]  
CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB CNT B. 0 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Center speaker treble level  
[CNT TREBLE]  
CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB CNT T. 0 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Surround speakers bass level  
[SUR BASS]  
SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB SUR B. 0 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Surround speakers treble level  
[SUR TREBLE]  
SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB SUR T. 0 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Tuner settings  
[<TUNER>]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
STEREO, MONO  
STEREO  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
XM aiming mode  
a)  
[XM ANT AIM]  
XM Radio ID [XM ID]  
Audio settings  
[<AUDIO>]  
Synchronizes audio with video  
output [A/V SYNC]  
0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms step)  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM  
0 ms  
Digital broadcast language  
selection [DUAL MONO]  
MAIN  
Digital audio input decoding  
priority [DEC. PRIO]  
DEC. AUTO  
Digital audio input assignment  
[A. ASSIGN]  
VIDEO 1 ? c  
VIDEO 2 ? c  
BD ? c  
VIDEO 1 OPT, SAT OPT,  
DVD COAX, SA-CD COAX, ANALOG  
DVD ? c  
SAT ? c  
MD/TAPE ? c  
SA-CD/CD ? c  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
Video settings Resolution  
[<VIDEO>] [RESOLUTION]  
DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i,  
480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
AUTO  
Video input assignment  
[V. ASSIGN]  
VIDEO 1 ? c  
VIDEO 2 ? c  
BD ? c  
COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2,  
COMPONENT 3, NONE, COMPOSITE  
DVD ? c  
SAT ? c  
MD/TAPE ? c  
SA-CD/CD ? c  
MULTI IN ? c  
HDMI settings Control for HDMI  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
AMP, TV+AMP  
CTRL OFF  
AMP  
[<HDMI>]  
[CTRL: HDMI]  
Setting HDMI audio input  
[AUDIO OUT]  
Subwoofer level for HDMI  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB SW 0 dB  
System settings Naming inputs  
[<SYSTEM>] [NAME IN]  
Brightness of the display  
[DIMMER]  
100% DOWN, 60% DOWN,  
0% DOWN  
0% DOWN  
a)  
This parameter is only available if the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is connected to the XM jack on the  
receiver.  
The initial setting is depends on speaker configuration.  
You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”.  
b)  
c)  
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Tips  
Performing Auto Calibration  
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off  
are deactivated during Auto Calibration.  
• The measurements may not be performed correctly  
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when  
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.  
For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9:  
Calibration” (page 40) before performing the  
Auto Calibration.  
To confirm/save Auto  
Calibration when GUI function  
is turned off  
1 Confirm the measurement result.  
When the measurement ends, a beep sounds  
and the measurement result appears on the  
display.  
To operate on the receiver  
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI  
OFF”.  
2 Press AMP.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
3 Press MENU.  
Measurement Display  
result  
Explanation  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “<AUTO  
When the  
measurement  
process  
COMPLETE Proceed to step 2.  
CAL>”, then press  
.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “A.CAL  
START”, then press  
measurement.  
to start the  
completes  
properly  
Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count  
down is displayed.  
When the  
measurement xx  
E – xxx : See“Message list  
after Auto  
process fails  
measurement”  
Note  
While the time is counting down, stand away  
from the measurement area to avoid measurement  
error.  
6 Measurement starts.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item, then  
press  
.
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the  
measurement process completes.  
Item  
Explanation  
RETRY  
Performs the Auto Calibration  
again.  
SAVE EXIT  
Saves the measurement results  
and exits the setting process.  
To cancel Auto Calibration  
The measurement will be canceled when you  
do the following:  
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.  
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the  
receiver.  
WARN  
CHECK  
Displays a warning concerning  
the measurement results. See  
“Message list after Auto  
PHASE INFO. Displays the phase of each  
speaker (in phase/out of phase).  
– Change the volume level.  
– Connect the headphones.  
DIST. INFO.  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
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When you select “PHASE INFO.”  
You can check the phase of each speaker (in  
phase/out of phase).  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker, then  
press to return to step 1 in “To confirm/save  
Auto Calibration when GUI function is turned  
off.”  
Item  
Explanation  
LEVEL INFO. Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
EXIT  
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
measurement results.  
3 Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.  
The measurement results are saved.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the Auto  
Display  
Explanation  
xxx* :IN  
The speaker is in phase.  
xxx* :OUT The speaker is out of phase. The  
“+” and “–” terminals of the  
Calibration type, then press  
.
Auto  
Explanation  
speaker may be connected the  
other way around. However,  
depending on the speakers,  
Calibration  
type  
xxx :OUT” appears on the  
display even though the speakers  
are connected properly. This is  
because of the speakers’  
specifications. In this case, you  
can continue to use the receiver.  
FULL FLAT  
ENGINEER  
Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each speaker  
flat.  
Sets the frequency  
characteristics to a set that  
matches that of the Sony  
listening room standard.  
xxx* :– – – No speakers are connected.  
FRONT REF  
OFF  
Adjusts the characteristics of  
all the speakers to match the  
characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
* xxx represent a speaker channel.  
FL  
Front Left  
FR  
Front Right  
CNT  
SL  
SR  
Center  
Set the Auto Calibration EQ to  
off.  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
Surround Back  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Subwoofer  
SB  
Tip  
SBL  
SBR  
SW  
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is  
determined by the low frequency characteristics.  
The measurement results may vary, depending on  
the position of the optimizer microphone and  
speakers, and the shape of the room. It is  
recommended that you follow the measurement  
results. However, you can change those settings in  
the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement  
results first, then try to change the settings if you  
want.  
Tip  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results for polarity may vary.  
However, there will be no problems even if you  
continue to use the receiver with that value.  
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Selecting a sound field type  
Listening to the FM/AM radio  
For details on each sound field type, see  
For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner  
Tuning radio stations  
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,  
MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly.  
The selected sound field type appears on the  
display.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or  
AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high  
frequencies, press TUNING – to scan from  
high to low frequencies. The receiver stops  
scanning whenever a station is received.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver to select “AUTO”, and then turn  
TUNING +/– to select stations.  
To select Enhanced Surround  
Mode  
1 Press AMP.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“<SURROUND>”, then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “E.SUR  
MODE”, then press or b.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced  
surround sound you want, then press  
Selecting a frequency directly  
(Direct Tuning)  
1 After selecting the FM or AM band, press  
D.TUNING.  
2 Press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons to  
enter the frequency.  
.
Note  
The selected Enhanced Surround Mode can only be  
applied if you have selected “E.SURROUND” by  
pressing A.F.D. repeatedly.  
3 Press  
.
Listening to the sound without  
any adjustment (ANALOG  
DIRECT)  
Presetting radio stations  
1 Tune in the station that you  
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to  
select “A. DIRECT”.  
want to preset.  
For details on the operation, refer to  
2 Press SHIFT, then press  
ENT/MEM.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
“MEM” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 3 and 4 before “MEM”  
disappears.  
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3 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
Listening to the XM Radio  
to select a preset number.  
30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are  
available. If “MEM” disappears before  
you select the preset number, start again  
from step 2.  
For details on XM Radio service, refer to  
Aiming the XM Antenna  
You can use “XM ANT AIM” in the Tuner  
settings menu to help you aim the antenna for  
optimal signal reception.  
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
2 Press AMP.  
3 Press MENU.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “<TUNER>”.  
4 Press ENT/MEM.  
If SHIFT indicator is light off before you  
press ENT/MEM, press SHIFT.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEM” disappears before you press  
ENT/MEM, start again from step 2.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the menu.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “XM ANT  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset  
another station.  
AIM”.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the parameter.  
Selecting a preset station  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or  
AM band.  
8 While checking the parameter, aim your  
antenna to where the best reception will be  
received.  
2 Press PRESET+ or PRESET – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want.  
You can also press SHIFT, then press  
numeric buttons to select the preset station  
For details on the parameter, see “Signal  
strength” below.  
Signal strength  
you want. Then, press  
selection.  
to enter the  
Signal  
Signal type  
strength  
You can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”  
then use TUNING +/– to select the preset  
stations you want.  
Satellite  
Terrestrial  
T : 3  
Good  
S : 3  
S : 2  
S : 1  
S : 0  
Marginal  
Weak  
T : 2  
T : 1  
None  
T : 0  
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Checking the XM Radio ID  
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select  
channel 0.  
Displaying the XM Radio  
information  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in  
the channel, the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
You can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn  
TUNING +/– to select channel 0.  
3 Check the XM ID on the display and write it  
in the space provided here.  
Channel name t Channel number t  
Category name t Artist name/Feature t  
Song/Program title t Signal Strength t  
Sound field type t Volume  
ID:________________________________  
Presetting XM Radio channels  
Selecting channels from a  
category (CATEGORY TUNING)  
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to  
select “ONE CAT”.  
ALL CAT: You can select a channel from  
all the categories. The initial setting is  
“ALL CAT”,  
ONE CAT: You can select a channel from  
one category. “CAT” is lights up on the  
display when you set to “ONE CAT”  
mode.  
3 Press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – to  
select the category you want.  
The category is selected and the channel  
with the lowest number in the specified  
category is selected.  
4 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select the  
channel.  
1 Select a channel you want to  
preset.  
For details on this operation, refer to  
2 Press SHIFT, then press  
ENT/MEM.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
“MEM” lights up on the display.  
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
to select a preset number.  
You can also select the number by  
pressing SHIFT, then numeric buttons.  
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.  
Channel 1 is preset for the preset numbers  
when you purchase the receiver.  
4 Press ENT/MEM.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn  
TUNING +/– to select the channel.  
If SHIFT indicator is light off before you  
press ENT/MEM, press SHIFT.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
Selecting a channel number  
directly (Direct tuning)  
1 After selecting XM Radio, press  
D.TUNING.  
2 Press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons to  
enter the channel number.  
“MEM” lights off.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset  
another channel.  
3 Press  
.
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Selecting a preset channel  
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”.  
2 Press PRESET+ or PRESET – repeatedly to  
select the preset channel you want.  
You can also press SHIFT, then press  
numeric buttons to select the preset channel  
you want. Then, press ENT/MEM to enter  
the selection.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”  
then use TUNING +/– to select the preset  
channels you want.  
Using the Remote  
Programming the remote  
You can customize the remote to match the  
components connected to your receiver. You  
can even program the remote to control non-  
Sony components and also Sony components  
that the remote is normally unable to control.  
The procedure below uses as an example a  
case in which a VCR made by a company  
other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1  
IN jacks on the receiver.  
Before you begin, note that:  
– You cannot change the settings of PHONO.  
– The remote can control only components  
that accept infrared wireless control signals.  
Be sure to turn on the receiver and  
point the remote towards the  
receiver when performing the  
following procedure.  
1 Press and hold RM SET UP,  
then press AV ?/1.  
The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.  
2 Press the input button  
(including TV) for the  
component you want to control.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
VCR connected to VIDEO 1 IN, press  
VIDEO 1.  
The RM SET UP and SHIFT indicator  
light up.  
If you press the button for a component of  
which you cannot program the remote,  
such as DMPORT, XM, etc., the RM SET  
UP indicator keeps flashing.  
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3 Press numeric buttons to enter  
the numeric code (or one of the  
codes if more than one code  
exists) corresponding to the  
component and the maker of  
the component you want to  
control.  
If programming is  
unsuccessful, check the  
following:  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
• If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick  
succession while entering the numeric code,  
an error has occurred. Start again from step  
1.  
See the tables on page 101–103 for  
information on the numeric code(s).  
Note  
The numeric codes  
For a TV remote code value, only numbers in  
the 500’s are valid.  
corresponding to the  
component and the maker of  
the component  
4 Press ENT/MEM.  
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to  
control non-Sony components and also Sony  
components that the remote is normally unable  
to control. Since the remote signal that a  
component accepts differs depending on the  
model and year of the component, more than  
one numeric code may be assigned to a  
component. If you fail to program your remote  
using one of the codes, try using other codes.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes  
twice and the remote automatically exits  
the programming mode.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control  
other components.  
Notes  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
pressed.  
Notes  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest  
information available for each brand. There is a  
chance, however, that your component will not  
respond to some or all of the codes.  
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be  
available when used with your particular  
component.  
• In step 2, if you press TUNER, you can only  
program the button to control a tuner (page 103).  
• In step 2, if you want to change to other input, press  
SHIFT and then press the new input button you  
want.  
• For the numeric codes, only the last three numbers  
entered are valid.  
To cancel programming  
Press RM SET UP during any step. The RM  
SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick  
succession. The remote automatically exits the  
programming mode.  
To activate the input after  
programming  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
input you want.  
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To control a CD player  
To control an LD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
Maker  
Code(s)  
601, 602, 603  
606  
SONY  
SONY  
DENON  
PIONEER  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
To control a video CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
605  
112, 113, 114  
115  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
To control a VCR  
Maker  
116  
Code(s)  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704,  
705, 706  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
AIWA*  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
AKAI  
To control a DAT deck  
Maker  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
711, 712, 713, 714,  
715, 716, 750  
Code(s)  
203  
SONY  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
PIONEER  
219  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730  
(GE)  
To control an MD deck  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
723, 753  
Maker  
Code(s)  
301  
724  
SONY  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
DENON  
JVC  
302  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
303  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
KENWOOD  
304  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
To control a tape deck  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738,  
739, 740  
Maker  
Code(s)  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
SONY  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
DENON  
PIONEER  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731,  
741, 747  
216  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
747, 756  
754  
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you  
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony  
instead.  
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To control a DVD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
503, 510, 566  
516, 552  
517  
J.C.PENNY  
JVC  
Maker  
Code(s)  
401, 402, 403  
424  
SONY  
KMC  
BROKSONIC  
DENON  
MAGNAVOX  
503, 518, 544, 515,  
517, 566  
405  
HITACHI  
JVC  
416  
MARANTZ  
527  
415, 423  
419  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
503, 519, 527, 544,  
566, 568  
MITSUBISHI  
ORITRON  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
417  
NEC  
503, 520, 544, 554,  
517, 540, 566  
406, 408, 425  
407  
NORDMENDE  
NOKIA  
530, 558  
409, 410  
414  
521, 522, 573, 575  
PANASONIC  
509, 524, 553, 559,  
572  
SAMSUNG  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
416, 422  
404, 421  
418, 420  
PHILIPS  
PHILCO  
PIONEER  
515, 518, 557, 570,  
571  
503, 504, 514, 517,  
518  
To control a DVD recorder  
509, 525, 526, 540,  
551, 555  
Maker  
Code(s)  
PORTLAND  
QUASAR  
503  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
509, 535  
RADIO SHACK  
503, 510, 527, 565,  
567  
To control a TV  
Maker  
Code(s)  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
510, 523, 529, 544,  
503  
SONY  
501  
503, 515, 531, 532,  
534, 544, 556, 557,  
517, 562, 563, 566,  
569  
AIWA  
536, 539, 501  
AKAI  
503  
AOC  
503  
CENTURION  
CORONADO  
CURTIS-MATHES  
DAYTRON  
DAEWOO  
566  
SAMPO  
SABA  
566  
517  
547, 537, 549, 558,  
530  
503, 551, 566, 567  
517, 566  
SANYO  
508, 545, 546, 560,  
567  
504, 505, 506, 507,  
515, 544  
SCOTT  
SEARS  
503, 566  
517, 510, 508, 503,  
518, 551  
FISHER  
508, 545  
548  
FUNAI  
SHARP  
535, 550, 517, 561,  
565  
FUJITSU  
528  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
503, 512, 515, 517,  
534, 544, 556, 568  
SYLVANIA  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
503, 518, 566  
530, 537, 547, 549  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
511, 533, 534  
535, 539, 540, 541,  
551  
513, 514, 515, 544,  
557, 503, 519, 517,  
571  
TELEFUNKEN  
537, 538, 547, 549,  
558, 530  
ITT/NOKIA  
521, 522  
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Maker  
TEKNIKA  
WARDS  
YORK  
Code(s)  
517, 518, 567  
503, 517, 566  
566  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
821, 822, 823  
HAMLIN/REGAL  
836, 837, 838, 839,  
840  
ZENITH  
GE  
542, 543, 567  
509, 510, 503, 544  
515, 534, 556  
JERROLD/G.I./  
MOTOROLA  
806, 807, 808, 809,  
810, 811, 812, 813,  
814, 819  
LOEWE  
JERROLD  
OAK  
830, 831  
To control a satellite tuner  
841, 842, 843  
Maker  
Code(s)  
PANASONIC  
816, 826, 832, 833,  
834, 835  
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804,  
824, 825, 865  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
830, 831  
828, 829  
805  
AMSTRAD  
BskyB  
845, 846  
862  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 866  
(GE)  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817, 844  
TOCOM/PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
830, 831  
826, 827  
GRUNDIG  
HUMAX  
THOMSON  
PACE  
859, 860  
846, 847  
857, 861, 864, 876  
To control a tuner  
848, 849, 850, 852,  
862, 863, 864  
Maker  
Code(s)  
002, 005  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
818, 855  
856, 857, 858, 859,  
860, 864, 874  
To control a Blu-ray disc player  
NOKIA  
851, 853, 854, 864  
Maker  
Code(s)  
RCA/PROSCAN  
BITA/HITACHI  
HUGHES  
866, 871  
868  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
867  
To control a PSX  
JVC/Echostar/Dish  
Network  
873  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
313, 314, 315  
MITSUBISHI  
SAMSUNG  
TOSHIBA  
872  
875  
To control a DVD/VHS COMBO  
869, 870  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
411  
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
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Clearing all the contents  
of the remote’s memory  
1 While holding down MASTER  
VOL – , press and hold ?/1, then  
press AV ?/1.  
Additional Information  
Glossary  
x Cinema Studio EX  
A surround sound mode that can be regarded  
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound  
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing  
theater using three technologies: “Virtual  
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth  
The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3  
times.  
All the contents of the remote’s memory  
(i.e., all the programmed data) are  
cleared.  
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio  
Reverberation”.  
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual  
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-  
surround environment with actual speakers up  
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound  
experience of a theater with the latest facilities  
into your home.  
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble  
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound  
usually created in a theater using sound  
emission from behind the screen. This is then  
added to the front and center channels.  
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces  
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art  
dubbing theaters and recording studios,  
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s  
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/  
C, available according to the studio type.  
x Component video  
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.  
x Composite video  
A standard format for transmitting video  
signal information. The luminance signal Y  
and chrominance signal C are combined and  
transmitted together.  
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x Crossover frequency  
The frequency at which two speaker’s  
frequencies intersect.  
x Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and  
efficiency to deliver more channels of  
compelling surround sound for high-definition  
video media. Its superior coding efficiencies  
enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality multi  
channel audio without negatively impacting  
bit budgets allocated for video performance or  
additional feature sets.  
x Deep Color  
Video signals for which the color depth of  
signals passing through an HDMI jack have  
been raised.  
The number of colors that could be expressed  
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with  
the current HDMI jack. However, the number  
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel  
will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver  
corresponds to Deep Color.  
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can  
be expressed more finely with more bits,  
continuous color changes can be more  
smoothly expressed.  
x Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby  
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information  
is matrixed into regular left and right surround  
channels so that the sound can be reproduced  
in 6.1 channel. Active scenes, especially, are  
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic  
sound field.  
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)  
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  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio into 5.1 channel 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 5.1  
channel surround sound.  
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
filmmakers can be experienced at home.  
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel)  
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby  
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby  
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in  
7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore,  
existing stereo recorded content can also be  
reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel).  
x Dolby Digital  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD video and  
also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since  
surround information is recorded and  
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with  
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
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 4 channel surround  
sound. This is the most common audio  
processing method for DVD video.  
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x Dolby TrueHD  
x DTS-HD  
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio  
technology developed for high-definition  
optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for-  
bit identical to the original studio masters and  
provides supreme-quality audio up to 8ch at  
96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz/24 bit.  
Together with high-definition video, it offers  
an unprecedented home theater experience.  
Audio format which extends the conventional  
DTS Digital Surround format.  
This format consists of a core and an  
extension, and the core part has DTS Digital  
Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of  
DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio has a maximum  
transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy  
compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a  
maximum of 7.1 ch. DTS-HD Master Audio  
has a the maximum transmission rate of  
24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless  
x DTS 96/24  
A high sound quality digital signal format. It  
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit  
rate of 96 kHz/24bit which is the highest  
possible for DVD video. The number of  
playback channels varies depending on the  
software.  
compression(Lossless), and DTS-HD Master  
Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling  
frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of  
7.1 ch.  
x DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It  
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,  
delivering a higher quality sound  
reproduction.  
x DTS Neo:6  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback.  
There are two modes to select according to the  
playback source or your preference, CINEMA  
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources  
such as music.  
x DTS-ES  
Format for 6.1 channel playback with  
surround back information. There are two  
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all  
channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1”  
which matrixes surround back channel into  
surround left and surround right channels. It is  
ideal for playback of motion picture  
soundtracks.  
x HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface)  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface) is an interface that supports both  
video and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding  
technology for digital video signals.  
x High Bitrate Audio  
It refers to the audio formats of the  
compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio,  
Dolby TrueHD, etc.) which is a high bitrate  
format recorded mainly on Blu-ray disc etc.  
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x Interlace  
x Progressive  
A scanning method which completes a picture  
by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface  
of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all  
the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving  
spaces between each line, then all the even-  
numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces.  
“i” of “480i” stands for “Interlace.”  
A scanning method that draws all scanning  
lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced  
scanning where all the odd and then all the  
even lines are drawn.  
“p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive.”  
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.  
x LFE (Low Frequency Effects)  
Sound effects of low frequencies which are  
output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or  
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a  
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio  
becomes more powerful.  
x Neural-THX  
®
Neural-THX Surround is taking surround  
sound to the next level. This revolutionary new  
technology delivers the rich envelopment and  
discrete image detail of surround sound in a  
format that is fully compatible with stereo.  
Neural-THX Surround reduces the bandwidth  
needed for broadcasters to deliver true, multi-  
channel surround presentations, and enables  
7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.  
By unmasking the audio details, typically lost  
by other playback systems, audiences will  
experience the deep ambience and subtle  
details of movies, music and games. And with  
this technology being used by sound designers  
during content creation, as well as embedded  
into playback devices, Neural-THX Surround  
promises a listening experience that is true to  
the original mix.  
x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse)  
A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring  
signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring  
a wide band, from low to high, in a short  
period.  
The amount of energy used to measure signals  
is important to ensure measurement accuracy  
in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP  
signals makes it possible to measure signals  
effectively.  
x x.v.Color  
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the  
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a  
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international  
standard for color space in video.  
This standard can express a wider color range  
than the currently used broadcast standard.  
Neural-THX Surround has been chosen as the  
official surround sound broadcast format for  
XM Satellite Radio’s “XM HD Surround”, as  
well as other leading FM/HD radio stations  
worldwide.  
For additional information, please visit  
www.neuralsurround.com.  
x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method of converting analog audio to digital  
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.  
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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.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the  
receiver is being used in combination with a  
TV, 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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend  
using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other  
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the  
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact  
your dealer.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
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.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) 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.  
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.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
• 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  
Audio  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• 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).  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at –dB. Try to set it at about  
– 40 dB.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/  
A+B) is not set to off (page 39).  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons (page  
44).  
• When only a very low-level sound is  
heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE  
function is activated (page 56).  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
There is no sound from analog 2  
channel sources.  
• Check to make sure the selected digital  
audio input jack is not assigned to other  
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu  
There is no sound from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” (page 81).  
• Check that the “Analog Direct” is not  
being used.  
• Check to make sure the selected digital  
audio input jack is not assigned to other  
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
Speaker settings menu in GUI menu.  
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.  
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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  
10 feet (3 metres) away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• Make sure you have grounded the U  
SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a  
turntable is connected).  
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.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
make sure the setting for the digital audio  
output of the connected component is  
available.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 44).  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround/surround back speakers.  
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp  
does not light up in blue.  
• Check that the playback component is  
connected to a digital jack and the input is  
selected properly on this receiver.  
• Check whether the input source of the  
software being played back corresponds to  
the multi channel format.  
• Check whether the setup on the playback  
component is set to multi channel sound.  
• Check to make sure the selected digital  
audio input jack is not assigned to other  
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu  
• Select a Cinema Studio EX mode (page  
54).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 59).  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
subwoofer.  
• Depending on the selected sound field, no  
sound output from the subwoofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”  
and “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is  
selected, there is no sound from the  
subwoofer.  
There is no sound from the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
and/or component is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then  
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component.  
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component device to make  
sure it supports this receiver.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press MOVIE).  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
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Video  
HDMI  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen.  
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• Assign the component video input  
correctly.  
• The input signal should be same as the  
input function when you are up-converting  
an input signal with this receiver  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
The source sound input from the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the receiver or TV speaker.  
• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the  
HDMI settings menu (page 49).  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
component.  
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed  
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable)  
when you view images or listen to sound  
during a Deep Color transmission.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
The source image input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the TV.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 44).  
• Make sure that cables are correctly and  
securely connected to components.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
The GUI menu does not appear on the  
TV screen.  
• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select  
“GUI ON”. If the GUI menu still does not  
appear on the TV screen, press MENU.  
• Check the TV is connected correctly.  
supplied with each component.  
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed  
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable)  
when you view images or listen to sound  
during a Deep Color transmission.  
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The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
The TV’s remote cannot be used to  
control the connected component  
when using the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Change the input of the receiver to the  
HDMI input connected to the component.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 73).  
• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“ON” in HDMI settings menu.  
• Make sure the connected component is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on  
the connected component. See the  
operating instructions of the connected  
component.  
• If you change the HDMI connection,  
connect/disconnect the AC power cord, or  
there is a power failure, repeat the  
Tuner  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antennas (aerial) as shown below. If you  
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna  
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the  
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.  
No sound is output from the receiver  
and TV speaker while using the System  
Audio Control function.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the  
System Audio Control function.  
• If the TV does not have System Audio  
Control function, set the “Audio Out”  
settings in HDMI settings menu to  
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the TV speaker and  
receiver.  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
SIGNAL  
GND  
To ground  
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the receiver.  
Ground (earth) wire  
(not supplied)  
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a  
component connected to the receiver  
while TV input is selected on the receiver  
– Select the appropriate input when you  
want to watch a program on a  
component connected via HDMI  
connection to the receiver.  
– Change the TV channel when you want  
to watch a TV broadcast.  
– Select the component or input you want  
to watch when you watch a program on  
the component connected to the TV.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV on this operation.  
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Error messages  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the antennas  
(aerials) and connect an external antenna  
(aerial), if necessary.  
• Keep the XM antenna, away from the  
speaker cords and the power cord to avoid  
picking up noise.  
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.  
PROTECTOR  
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or  
upper panel of the receiver is covered with  
something. The receiver will automatically  
turn off after a few seconds. Check the  
speaker connection and turn on the power  
again.  
• 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).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning  
by scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 64).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the  
frequency appears on the display.  
For other messages, refer to “Message list after  
The receiver cannot receive XM  
channels at all.  
• The receiving condition is not good. Move  
the antenna to the place where the  
condition is good.  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 35). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
• Check that you subscribed to the satellite  
radio service you want (page 65).  
Remote commander  
If the problem persist  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
• 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.  
• When you operate a programmed non-  
Sony component, the remote may not  
function properly depending on the model  
and the maker of the component.  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
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Input  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 150 mV/  
50 kohms  
Specifications  
S/N3): 96 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
AUDIO POWER  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
SPECIFICATIONS  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
(Models of area code U only)  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output.  
Output (Analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Voltage: 150 mV/1 kohms  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
SUBWOOFER  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
Amplifier section  
Models of area code U, CA  
3)  
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
1)  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
100 W + 100 W  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
110 W + 110 W  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
150 W per channel  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
1)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Models of area code U, CA  
Area code  
Power requirements  
With 10-kHz tuning scale:  
U, CA  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
4)  
4)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning scale:  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
2)  
Reference power output for front, center, surround  
and surround back speakers. Depending on the  
sound field settings and the source, there may be  
no sound output.  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
Frequency response  
Analog  
4)  
10 Hz – 100 kHz,  
3 dB (with sound field  
and equalizer bypassed)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press POWER. All preset stations will be  
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset  
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the  
procedure.  
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Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions (this manual)  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
GUI Menu List (1)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
RM-AAP023 Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
General  
Power requirements  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 3.  
Area code  
Power requirements  
U, CA  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC OUT:  
5V, 0.7 A MAX  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
350 W  
U
CA  
480 VA  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.7 W (When “Control For  
HDMI” is set to “OFF”)  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
17 × 6 1/4 × 15 inches  
(430 × 157.5 × 378 mm)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
26 lb 1 oz (11.8 kg)  
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Index  
Numerics  
H
S
HDMI  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Selecting  
Settings menu  
A
I
B
M
MD deck  
Blu-ray disc player  
C
N
Camcorder  
CD player  
R
Speakers  
Recording  
onto a MiniDisc or audio  
onto a recording media  
Super Audio CD player  
D
Digital Cinema Sound  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
T
Tape deck  
DVD player  
Tuner  
Tuning  
TV  
DVD recorder  
E
V
VCR  
Video game  
X
(1)  
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