Sony Stereo Receiver STR LV500 User Manual

4-248-914-12(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-LV500  
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List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 32  
Index ..................................................... 34  
Hooking up the components  
Required cords ........................................4  
Connecting the AC power cord.............10  
Adjusting the speaker levels and  
— TEST TONE  
Basic Operations  
Receiving broadcasts ............................12  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............17  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
Selecting a sound field..........................18  
Other Operations/Settings  
Switching the audio input mode for digital  
components.....................................20  
— INPUT MODE  
Selecting the digital audio input decoding  
priority ............................................20  
Using the supplied remote to controlling  
the other component .......................21  
Changing the factory setting of a input  
button on the remote.......................23  
Setting up the speakers..........................24  
Customizing sound fields......................26  
Additional Information  
Precautions............................................28  
Troubleshooting ....................................29  
Specifications........................................30  
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Hooking up the components  
Required cords  
Before you get started  
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection  
cords (A to E) (not supplied).  
A Audio/video cord  
C Video cord  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow  
D Optical digital cord  
B Audio cord  
E Coaxial digital cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Notes  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
Tip  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the  
control center, replace both batteries with new ones.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the control center to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause  
a malfunction.  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
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Connecting analog components  
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jack, you can watch the video from the selected input  
(page 12).  
For details on the required cords (AE), see page 4.  
TV monitor  
DVD player  
VIDEO OUT  
L
INPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
MONITOR IN  
R
OUTPUT  
A
C
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
IN  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
L
U
75  
FM  
AM  
R
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OPT OUT OPT IN  
OPT IN  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD VIDEO  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD  
OUT  
IN  
B
B
A
A
LINE  
LINE  
L
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
L
INPUT OUTPUT  
R
R
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
Satellite tuner  
MD deck, Hard disc  
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Connecting digital components  
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to this system’s digital input jacks to bring  
the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel  
surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a  
sub woofer are required.  
For details on the required cords (AE), see page 4.  
DVD player  
MD deck, Hard disc  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
OUT  
*
*
E
D
D
D
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
IN  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
L
U
75  
FM  
AM  
R
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OPT OUT OPT IN  
OPT IN  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD VIDEO  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD  
D
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Satellite tuner  
* Connect to either the COAX IN or the OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.  
Notes  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
• To playback the multi channel surround sound through this receiver, you may have to change the digital output  
setting on the connected component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.  
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Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
MONITOR  
VIDEO  
IN  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
L
U
75  
FM  
AM  
R
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OPT OUT OPT IN  
OPT IN  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD VIDEO  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT DVD  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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Placing speakers  
To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as below.  
• Place the front speaker in a location 1 to 7 meters from the listening position (A).  
• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).  
• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal  
to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).  
• You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your  
room (etc.).  
• Place the sub woofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker (left or  
right).  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
sub woofer  
B
A
A
Listening position  
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
C
C
When placing surround speakers behind you  
sub woofer  
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
Listening position  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
C
C
Note  
Do not place the center speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front  
speakers.  
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Connecting speakers  
When connecting speaker cords, make sure to attach the supplied speaker plugs to the speaker cords.  
For details on how to attach the speaker plugs, see the supplied flysheet.  
Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
Black  
Front speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (R)  
E
e E  
e E  
e
A
A
A
FRONT  
R
3
CENTER  
FRONT  
L
3
#
#
3
#
AUDIO  
3
#
3
#
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
(IMPEDANCE USE 4-16  
SPEAKERS  
)
A
A
B
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e E  
e
Sub woofer  
Surround speaker  
(R)  
Surround speaker  
(L)  
b
To a wall outlet  
(Switch the power  
(POWER) to offbefore  
connecting the power  
cord).  
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Note  
If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,  
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output  
on the speakers.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
To avoid short-circuiting the  
speakers  
Before connecting the AC power cord of this  
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker  
system to the receiver.  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/  
video components to a wall outlet.  
Short-circuiting may damage the speakers and  
cause a malfunction.  
Make sure the stripped ends of each  
speaker cord does not touch the stripped  
end of another speaker cord.  
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker  
cord  
b
To a wall outlet  
AC power  
cord  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
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.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
All of the following items are reset or  
cleared:  
• All sound field parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
• All SET UP parameters are reset to their  
factory settings.  
• The sound fields memorized for each  
program source and preset stations are  
cleared.  
• The master volume is set to “MIN”.  
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Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
Checking the connections  
After connecting all of your components to the  
receiver, do the following to verify that the  
connections were made correctly.  
— TEST TONE  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Use the remote while seated in your listening  
position to adjust the level of each speaker.  
Press INPUT SELECTOR to select a  
component (program source) that you  
connected (e.g., DVD player).  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Rotate VOLUME on the receiver  
clockwise.  
3
4
Turn on the component and start  
playing it.  
3
4
Turn on the power of the sub woofer.  
Press TEST TONE on the remote.  
Rotate VOLUME to turn up the volume.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, see  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
“Troubleshooting” on page 29 and take the  
appropriate measures to correct the problem.  
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t  
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub  
woofer  
5
Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that  
the level of the test tone from each  
speaker sounds the same when you  
are in your main listening position.  
To adjust the balance and level of speakers,  
press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
LEVEL menu, press V/v to select the  
parameter you want to adjust (page 26).  
Then press B/b to select the setting.  
6
Press TEST TONE on the remote again  
to turn off the test tone.  
Tip  
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time. Rotate VOLUME on the system or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
Notes  
• The front balance, center level, surround level, and  
sub woofer level are shown in the display during  
adjustment.  
• To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the  
volume of the sub woofer too high.  
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Receiving broadcasts  
Basic Operations  
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you  
have connected FM and AM antennas to the  
receiver (page 7).  
Selecting the component  
1
Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to  
select the input.  
Use the remote for the tuner operation.  
The selected input appears in the display.  
Automatic tuning  
To select the  
DVD player  
Display  
DVD  
If you don’t know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
VCR  
VIDEO  
Hard disc or MD deck  
Satellite tuner  
Built-in tuner (FM)  
Built-in tuner (AM)  
HDD/MD  
TV/SAT  
Tuner (FM)  
Tuner (AM)  
1
Press FM or AM repeatedly to select FM  
or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the system. The last received station is  
tuned in.  
2
3
Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
2
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to  
select “AUTO T.”.  
Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
To mute the sound  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;  
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Press MUTING to mute the sound. MUTING  
appears on the display when the sound is muted.  
To cancel muting, press it again or turn up the  
volume.  
When the receiver reaches either end  
of the band  
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
4
To continue scanning, press TUNING +  
or TUNING – again.  
Manual tuning  
You can tune in the station in 50 kHz steps for  
FM band and 9 kHz steps for AM band.  
1
Press FM or AM repeatedly to select FM  
or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the system. The last received station is  
tuned in.  
2
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to  
select “MANUAL T.”.  
Press TUNING + or TUNING –  
repeatedly to tune in the station you  
want.  
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Press TUNING + to change the frequency  
from low to high.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can  
store the station, start again from step 3.  
Press TUNING – to change the frequency  
from high to low.  
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
Tip  
Tuning to preset stations  
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo  
reception is poor, press FM MODE to improve the  
sound. You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect,  
but the sound will be less distorted.  
1
Press FM or AM repeatedly to select FM  
or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the system. The last received station is  
tuned in.  
Note  
If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM  
broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to  
turn on the “STEREO” indication.  
2
Press PRESET/CH + or PRESET/CH –  
repeatedly to select the preset station  
you want.  
Preset tuning  
Each time you press the button, the receiver  
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the  
corresponding order and direction as  
follows:  
After you have tuned in stations using  
Automatic Tuning or Manual Tuning, you can  
preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in  
any of the stations directly. Up to 30 FM or AM  
stations can be preset. The receiver will also  
scan all the stations that you have preset.  
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset  
them by performing steps on “Presetting radio  
stations”.  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
• In step 2, press SHIFT to select a memory page (A,  
B, or C).  
Presetting radio stations  
• You can also use PRESET TUNING +/– on the  
receiver to tune to preset stations.  
1
Press FM or AM repeatedly to select FM  
or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the system. The last received station is  
tuned in.  
2
3
Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Automatic Tuning or  
Manual Tuning (page 12).  
Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds.  
Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes  
out.  
4
5
Press SHIFT to select the memory page  
and press PRESET/CH + or PRESET/  
CH – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
Press MEMORY again to store the  
station.  
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Description of program types  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
Program type  
Description  
NEWS  
News programs  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio  
Data System), which enables radio stations to  
send additional information along with the  
regular program signal. You can also display  
RDS information.  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
Simply select a station on the FM band  
using automatic tuning, manual tuning  
(page 12), or preset tuning (page 13).  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the  
program station name appears in the display.  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to  
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal strength is weak.  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel games,  
and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Displaying RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station, press  
DISPLAY.  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major orchestras,  
chamber music, opera, etc.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Program Station name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in 24-  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
hour system) t Sound field currently applied  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
t Volume  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast (see page 14).  
b)  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,  
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the  
display.  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA.  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
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Program type  
indication  
Description  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
NONE  
Investigative features  
Any programs not defined above  
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About the indications in the display  
1
2
3
4
5
SLEEP  
LFE  
;
DIGITAL  
;
PL II  
D.RANGE EQ  
L
C
R
RDS  
MEMORY  
DTS  
SW SL SSB SR  
OPT COAX  
STEREO MONO  
0
9
8
7
6
A SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
G COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the COAX  
terminal.  
activated.  
B Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters vary  
to show how the receiver downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
H OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the OPT  
terminal.  
I DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)), SW (sub woofer)  
J
:Lights up when the disc being played  
LFE  
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is  
actually being reproduced.  
Example:  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
L
C
R
SW SL SR  
C
D
; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital  
format.  
; PL (II): “PL” lights up when a 2-channel  
signal is applied with “DOLBY PL” or  
C.ST.EX A–C. “PL II” lights up when Dolby  
Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or  
“PLII MUS”) is applied. However, this  
indicator does not light if the center and  
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and  
“A.F.D. AUTO” is selected.  
E D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page 26).  
F Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 12–14 for tuner operations.  
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Enjoying higher fidelity  
sound  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front  
speakers  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to select the decoding mode you want for  
your audio sound.  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no  
sound from the sub woofer.  
A.F.D. mode  
(Display)  
Decoding mode  
A.F.D. AUTO  
As encoded  
Listening to 2 channel stereo  
sources (2CH STEREO)  
(A.F.D. AUTO)  
PRO LOGIC  
(DOLBY PL)  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II  
(PLII MOV)  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
(PLII MUS)  
Press 2CH on the remote.  
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system  
repeatedly.  
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the  
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.  
Decoding the input audio  
signal automatically  
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects  
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)  
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.  
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded, without adding any surround effects.  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.  
Note  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer,  
set to “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system  
repeatedly.  
The receiver automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input and performs the proper  
decoding if necessary.  
Enjoying stereo sound in multi  
channel (2 channel decoding  
mode)  
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding  
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can  
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels  
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through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels  
through Dolby Pro Logic.  
Selecting a sound field  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2  
channel decoding mode.  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system  
repeatedly.  
x PRO LOGIC  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Selecting a sound field for  
movies  
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby  
Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound  
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or  
old movies.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system  
repeatedly.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo  
sources such as CDs.  
Sound field  
Display  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do  
not function for DTS format signals.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
If you connect a sub woofer  
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if  
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,  
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for  
output to the sub woofer.  
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology.  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by Sony.  
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio  
in Hollywood.  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most any type of movies.  
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching  
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is  
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra  
music is featured in the soundtrack.  
Selecting a sound field for  
music  
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system  
repeatedly.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your  
home.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Sound field  
HALL  
Display  
HALL  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
x HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single  
pair of actual surround speakers.  
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming  
from inside the screen like in theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
To turn off the surround effect  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in  
theaters.  
Press 2CH or A.F.D.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
Tips  
• The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each program source (Sound Field Link).  
Whenever you select a program source, the sound  
field that was last applied is automatically applied  
again. For example, if you listen to DVD with HALL  
as the sound field, change to a different program  
source, then return to DVD, HALL will be applied  
again.  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround encoded  
programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
Notes  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
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Selectingthedigitalaudio  
input decoding priority  
Other Operations/Settings  
Switching the audio input  
mode for digital  
components  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the digital input jacks.  
1
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
the SET UP menu.  
— INPUT MODE  
Press V/v to select to select “DEC.  
XXXX.  
You can switch the audio input mode for  
components for which this receiver has digital  
audio input jacks.  
Press B/b to select the setting you  
want.  
1
2
Press INPUT SELECTOR to select the  
input.  
Digital audio input decoding  
priority  
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to  
select the audio input mode.  
• AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• PCM  
The selected audio input mode appears in  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the  
interruption when playback starts). Even  
when other signals are input, the sound is  
output. When set to “AUTO” and the sound  
from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is  
interrupted when playback starts, set to  
“PCM”.  
• AUTO IN  
Gives priority to the digital audio signals, and  
specifies analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no  
digital audio signals.  
• COAX IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.  
• OPT IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.  
• ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Using the supplied remote  
to controlling the other  
component  
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically  
at a specified time by using the remote.  
1
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
the SET UP menu.  
You can use the supplied remote to control other  
Sony components.  
Press V/v until “SLEEP” and “OFF”  
indication in the display flashes.  
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
?/1  
Press B/b to select the time.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO HDD/MD  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
The display changes cyclically as follows:  
2:00:00 y 1:30:00 y 1:00:00 y  
0:30:00 y OFF y 2:00:00 ...  
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights  
up in the display.  
AM  
FM  
2CH  
Remote  
A.F.D.  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
buttons for  
operating  
other  
1
2
3
4
TEST TONE  
HDD FUNCTION  
HDD  
CD  
ALBUM  
components  
Tip  
TUNING  
MODE  
SHIFT  
MEMORY FM MODE  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, perform step 1 and 2 above. The remaining time  
appears in the display.  
PRESET/CH  
TUNING  
.
>
m
M
X
x
H
MUTING  
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
AV MEN  
U
F
ENTER  
f
VOLUME  
g
G
O
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV/  
MAIN  
MENU  
TV CH  
VIDEO  
WIDE INPUT MODE  
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Button  
Operations  
Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
TOP  
MENU/  
GUIDE  
DVD player  
Displays DVD title.  
ALBUM +/– Hard disc  
audio  
Selects the MP3  
album.  
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.  
recorder/CD  
player  
TUNING +/ Tuner  
Scans radio stations.  
AV ?/1  
TV/VCR/Hard Turns the audio and  
disc audio  
recorder/  
video components on  
or off.  
TUNING  
MODE  
Tuner  
Switches the tuning  
mode.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
TV ?/1  
TV  
Turns the TV on or  
off.  
TV/VIDEO TV  
Selects input signal:  
TV input or video  
input.  
AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.  
tuner/DVD  
player  
TV CH +/– TV  
TV VOL +/– TV  
Select preset TV  
channels.  
DISPLAY TV/VCR/  
VCD player/ displayed on the TV  
DVD player screen.  
VCR/Satellite After selecting a menu  
Selects information  
Adjusts the volume of  
the TV.  
WIDE  
TV  
Selects the wide-  
ENTER  
picture mode (only for  
Sony TVs that support  
wide-picture mode).  
tuner/DVD  
player  
item, press to enter the  
selection.  
FM MODE Tuner  
Selects FM monaural  
or stereo reception.  
H
VCR/Hard  
disc audio  
recorder/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Starts play.  
HDD  
FUNCTION  
HDD CD  
HDD  
Switches the function  
of HDD.  
MEMORY Tuner  
Stores the radio  
stations.  
PRESET/  
CH +/–  
Tuner  
Scans and selects  
preset stations.  
X
VCR/Hard  
disc audio  
recorder/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also starts recording  
with components in  
record standby.)  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner channels.  
Selects preset  
>RETURN VCD player/ Returns to the  
O/EXIT  
DVD player  
previous menu.  
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.  
SHIFT  
Tuner  
Press repeatedly to  
select a memory page  
for presetting radio  
stations or tuning to  
preset stations.  
x
VCR/Hard  
disc audio  
recorder/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Stops play.  
SYSTEM  
Control center/ Turns off the system  
and other Sony audio/  
STANDBY TV/VCR/  
(Press  
AV ?/1  
while  
Satellite tuner/ video components.  
Hard disc  
audio  
holding  
recorder/CD  
down ?/1) player/VCD  
player/DVD  
player/MD  
deck/Tape  
deck  
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Button  
Operations  
Function  
Changing the factory  
setting of a input button  
on the remote  
./> VCR/Hard  
disc audio  
Skips tracks.  
recorder/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
If the factory settings of the input buttons on the  
remote do not match your system components,  
you can change them. For example, if you have  
a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,  
you can assign the HDD/MD button to your tape  
deck.  
Tape deck  
m/M  
Hard disc  
audio  
recorder/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
Searches tracks  
(forward or  
backward).  
While pressing one of the input buttons on  
the remote (VIDEO/HDD/MD/DVD/TV/SAT/  
AM/FM) you want to assign the component,  
press two numeric buttons, then release  
the input button.  
VCR/  
Tape deck  
Fast forwards or  
rewinds.  
Example: Press HDD/MD, 2, 4, then release  
HDD/MD.  
V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.  
tuner/DVD  
player  
For the assignable components and buttons to be  
pressed, refer to the table below.  
Notes  
To operate  
Buttons  
• 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.  
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver  
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other  
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV  
MENU after pressing the input button.  
While  
pressing  
Press  
first  
Press  
second  
VCR (command  
mode VTR 3*)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
1
1
2
3
4
2
VCR (command  
mode VTR 2*)  
Hard disc audio  
HDD/MD  
recorder / CD player  
MD deck  
HDD/MD  
HDD/MD  
HDD/MD  
DVD  
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
Tape deck A  
Tape deck B  
DVD player  
VCD player  
TV  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
DSS(DigitalSatellite TV/SAT  
Receiver)  
Receiver (AM)  
Tuner (AM)  
AM  
AM  
FM  
FM  
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Receiver (FM)  
Tuner (FM)  
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting.  
These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively.  
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To reset all the input buttons to  
their factory setting  
Setting up the speakers  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and VOLUME – at the  
same time.  
You can use the SET UP menu to set the size and  
distance of the speakers connected to this  
system.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
the SET UP menu.  
3
Press V/v to select the menu item you  
want.  
For more information, see “Speaker setup  
parameters”.  
4
5
Press B/b to select the parameter.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set  
all of the items that follow.  
Speaker setup parameters  
The initial settings are underlined.  
SW  
x
(SUB WOOFER) (Sub woofer)  
• YES  
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
• NO  
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”.  
This activates the bass redirection circuitry and  
outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.  
L
R
x
(FRONT) (Front speakers)  
• 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 front channel  
bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the  
front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center, and  
surround speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).  
C
x
(CENTER) (Center speaker)  
• LARGE  
If you connect a large speaker that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.  
Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front  
speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
center speaker to “LARGE”.  
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• SMALL  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the front speakers (A on page 8). You can adjust  
from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel surround  
sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass  
redirection circuitry and output the center channel  
bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to  
“LARGE”) or sub woofer.  
C
x
DIST. X.X m  
• NO  
(Center speaker distance)  
If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”.  
The sound of the center channel will be output from  
the front speakers.  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to  
7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
SL  
SR  
x
(SURROUND) (Surround  
speakers)  
SL  
SR  
x
DIST. X.X m  
• LARGE  
(Surround speaker distance)  
If you connect large speakers that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.  
Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front  
speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
surround speakers to “LARGE”.  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from 1.0  
meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the distance  
to the closest speaker.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel surround  
sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass  
redirection circuitry and output the surround channel  
bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other  
“LARGE” speakers.  
SL  
SR  
x
PL.  
*
(Surround speaker placement)  
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers  
for proper implementation of the surround effects in  
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 18).  
• NO  
If you did not connect surround speakers, select  
“NO”.  
Tip  
B
A
B
A
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
60  
30  
• LOW  
Select if the height of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A.  
However, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
• HIGH  
Select if the height of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B.  
* This setup item is not available when the surround  
speaker parameter is set to “NO”.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the bass, see page 26.  
L
R
x
DIST. X.X m  
(Front speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
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x
COMP.  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound  
track. This may be useful when you want to watch  
movies at low volumes late at night.  
• OFF  
Customizing sound fields  
By adjusting the LEVEL menu and TONE  
menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit  
your particular listening situation.  
Position your speakers and do the procedures  
described in “Placing speakers” (page 8) and  
“Checking the connections” (page 11) before  
you customize a sound field.  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the  
recording engineer.  
• MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.  
Adjusting the LEVEL menu  
Tip  
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 initial setting, but it only enacts light  
compression.  
You can adjust the balance and level of each  
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound  
fields. (Except for the EFCT. parameter. The  
setting of the EFCT. parameter is stored for each  
sound field independently.)  
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.  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
the LEVEL menu.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
Press V/v to select the parameter.  
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the size of the current surround  
effect. This parameter is displayed only when  
“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B”, “C.ST.EX C”,  
“CONCERT”, “JAZZ”, or “HALL” is selected.  
• MIN  
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”  
below.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, press B/b  
to adjust the selected parameter.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
The surround effect decreases.  
• STD  
LEVEL menu parameters  
Normal surround effect is applied.  
• MAX  
L
R
x
BAL. XXX (Front speaker balance)  
Initial setting: BALANCE  
The surround effect increases.  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right  
speakers. You can adjust in the range of L (+1 to +8),  
BALANCE (0), R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.  
Adjusting the TONE menu  
x CTR XXX dB  
(Center speaker level)  
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble  
level) of each speaker using the TONE menu.  
x SUR.L. XXX dB  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
(Surround speaker (L) level)  
x SUR.R. XXX dB  
(Surround speaker (R) level)  
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
the TONE menu.  
x S.W. XXX dB  
(Sub woofer level)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
Press V/v to select the parameter.  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
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For details, see “TONE menu parameters”  
below.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, press B/b  
to adjust the selected parameter.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
items.  
TONE menu parameters  
x BASS XXX dB  
(Front speaker bass level)  
x TREB. XXX dB  
(Front speaker treble level)  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.  
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On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall  
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not  
a malfunction. Besides, it is not a malfunction that the  
upper left corner of the unit heats up while the power is  
on. If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that  
might block the ventilation holes and cause  
malfunctions.  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
Troubleshooting  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
• The protection circuit has been activated. Turn off  
the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem  
and turn on the power again after about  
20 seconds.  
There is no sound no matter which component  
is selected.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that the VOLUME control is not set at  
“MIN”.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
There is no sound from the center speaker.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD).  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 18).  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack to verify that sound is output from the  
headphones. If only one channel is output from the  
headphones, the component may not be connected  
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both channels are  
output from the headphones, the front speaker  
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check the connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 11).  
• Make sure the center speaker is set to either  
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 24).  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the surround speakers.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD).  
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 18).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 11).  
• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either  
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 25).  
The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby  
Digital or DTS is not obtained.  
• Check that the DVD software, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS.  
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.  
• Check that “2CH ST.” is not selected (page 17).  
• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital  
input jack on this system, check the audio setting  
(for digital audio output) of the component.  
• Check that the audio track is correctly selected on  
the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of the  
DVD menu.)  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
POWER OUTPUT  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, DIN)  
Reference Power Output  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, DIN)  
50 W + 50 W  
• 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 13).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the display.  
1)  
FRONT : 75 W + 75 W  
1)  
CENTER : 75 W  
1)  
SURROUND  
75 W + 75 W  
:
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Frequency response  
Inputs (Analog)  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
RDS does not work.  
Sensitivity: 500 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
2)  
S/N : 84 dB  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
3)  
(A, 500 mV  
)
2) INPUT SHORT.  
The RDS information that you want does not  
appear.  
3) Weighted network, input level.  
Inputs (Digital)  
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or  
not they actually provide the service in question.  
If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.  
DVD (Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 90 dB  
There is no picture or an unclear picture  
appears on the TV screen or monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
DVD, TV/SAT,  
HDD/MD (Optical)  
S/N: 90 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Sampling frequency  
COAX, OPT  
Outputs  
96 kHz  
Remote control  
LINE (sub woofer)  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
receiver.  
on the  
FM tuner section  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Useable sensitivity  
S/N  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
Reference sections for clearing  
the memory  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
To clear  
See  
0.3%  
0.5%  
All memorized settings  
page 10  
Separation  
Frequency response  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
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AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
Harmonic distortion  
Selectivity  
450 kHz  
50 dB/m (at 999 kHz)  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
95 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.7 W  
Dimensions  
430 × 65 × 288 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
2.7 kg  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Speaker plug (5)  
Wrench (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
DISPLAY 7(16)  
R
R
Name of button/part  
Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
SYMBOLS  
Display 2  
?/1 (power) 1  
INPUT SELECTOR 3(12, 13,  
20)  
MUTING 6(12)  
PHONES jack 8  
PRESET TUNING +/– 4(13)  
SOUND FIELD 7(17, 18, 19,  
29)  
VOLUME 5(11, 12)  
1
8
2
3 45  
7 6  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
A – M  
P – T  
V – W  
A.F.D. r;(17, 18, 19)  
ALBUM +/– 6  
AM wa(12, 13)  
PRESET/CH +/– ql(13)  
SHIFT ek(13)  
VIDEO ws  
VOLUME +/– qa(11, 24, 29)  
WIDE qd  
AV ?/1 (power) 2(24)  
AV MENU wl(23)  
DISPLAY ef(14, 30)  
DVD 4  
ENTER eg  
FM 5(12, 13)  
FM MODE wk(13)  
HDD FUNCTION w;  
HDD/MD wd  
TEST TONE el(11)  
TOP MENU/GUIDE eh(23)  
TUNING +/– 7(12, 13)  
TUNING MODE wj(12)  
TV/SAT 3  
TV CH +/– qf  
TV VOL +/– qg  
TV/VIDEO qs  
TV ?/1 (power) wf  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
?/1 (power) 1  
V/v/B/b e;(11, 20, 21, 24, 26)  
m/M 8  
./> qk  
H qj  
X qh  
x 9  
INPUT MODE ed(20)  
MAIN MENU es(11, 20, 21, 24,  
26)  
2CH ra(17, 19)  
MEMORY ej(13)  
MOVIE wh(18)  
MUSIC wg(19)  
MUTING q;(12, 29)  
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
?/1  
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
?/1  
1
2
3
4
5
wf  
wd  
ws  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO HDD/MD  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VIDEO HDD/MD  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
AM  
FM  
AM  
FM  
wa  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
ra  
r;  
el  
wg  
wh  
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
TEST TONE  
TEST TONE  
HDD FUNCTION  
HDD  
CD  
ALBUM  
HDD FUNCTION  
HDD  
CD  
ALBUM  
w;  
6
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
MODE  
SHIFT  
MEMORY FM MODE  
SHIFT  
MEMORY FM MODE  
wj  
wk  
ek  
ej  
PRESET/CH  
TUNING  
PRESET/CH  
TUNING  
7
8
ql  
qk  
.
>
m
M
.
>
m
M
X
x
H
X
x
qj  
qh  
H
9
0
MUTING  
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
MUTING  
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
AV MEN  
U
AV MEN  
U
F
ENTER  
f
wl  
e;  
eh  
eg  
ef  
F
ENTER  
f
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
g
G
g
G
qa  
O
O
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
ea  
es  
ed  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV/  
MAIN  
MENU  
TV/  
MAIN  
MENU  
TV CH  
VIDEO  
TV CH  
VIDEO  
WIDE INPUT MODE  
qs  
qd  
WIDE INPUT MODE  
qg  
qf  
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Index  
A
T
Adjusting  
LEVEL parameter 26  
Test tone 11  
TONE menu 26  
Tuning  
SET UP parameters 24  
Speaker volume 11  
TONE menu 26  
Automatically 12  
Manually 12  
Automatic tuning 12  
Preset stations 13  
C
Clearing receiver’s memory 10  
D
Digital Cinema Sound 18  
L
LEVEL menu 26  
M
Manual tuning 12  
P
Preset tuning 13  
R
RDS 14  
S
Selecting  
Component 12  
Sound field 1819  
SET UP menu 24  
Sleep Timer 21  
Sound field  
Customizing 26  
Pre-programmed 1819  
Selecting 1819  
Speakers  
Adjusting speaker volume  
11  
Connection 9  
Placement 8  
Supplied accessories 31  
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