Sony Stereo Receiver STRDG810 User Manual

2-898-639-11(1)  
Multi Channel AV  
Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the  
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call  
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
STR-DG810  
©2007 Sony Corporation  
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This product is manufactured under license from  
Neural Audio Corporation.  
About This Manual  
Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-  
exclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to  
use this product under the US and foreign patents  
pending and other related technology owned by  
Neural Audio Corporation.  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DG810. 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.  
“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural  
Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio  
Corporation.  
Note for the supplied remote  
About area codes  
(RM-AAP016)  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower left portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
The AUX button on the remote is not available  
for receiver operation.  
AC OUTLET  
SURROUND BACK  
L
R
SURROUND  
CENTER  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
** “DTS” and “DTS-ES Neo:6” are registered  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark  
of DTS, Inc.  
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.  
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio  
Inc.  
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Table of Contents  
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround  
Using only the front speakers  
Listening to the sound without any  
Resetting sound fields to the initial  
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................29  
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and  
Switching the audio input mode  
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Listening to digital sound from other inputs  
Settings for the surround sound  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
1 2 3  
4
5
6
7
8
9
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
qj qh  
qg  
qf  
qd  
qs  
qa q;  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver  
on or off (page 27, 37, 38,  
58, 91).  
E Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a  
list of selectable items  
appears here (page 7).  
(on/standby)  
B SPEAKERS  
Press to select OFF, A, B,  
A+B of the front speakers  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
F Remote sensor Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
C TONE MODE  
Adjusts the tonal quality  
(bass/treble level) of the  
front speakers.  
G DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
(page 67, 77).  
TONE +/–  
Press TONE MODE  
repeatedly to select  
“BASS LVL” or “TRE  
LVL”, then turn TONE  
+/– to adjust the level  
H INPUT MODE  
Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are connected  
to both digital and analog  
jacks (page 71).  
I MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 34, 36, 37,  
38).  
D TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner  
VOLUME  
(FM/AM/XM) (page 58,  
63).  
TUNING +/–  
MEMORY/ENTER  
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Name  
Function  
J DIRECT  
Press to listen to high  
quality analog sound (page  
57).  
K AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function  
L INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to playback (page  
74, 76, 78).  
SELECTOR  
M MOVIE  
MUSIC  
A.F.D.  
Press to select a sound field  
(page 52, 54, 57).  
2CH  
N CATEGORY +/– Used when listening to XM  
Radio (page 66).  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
O VIDEO 3 IN/  
Connect to a camcorder or  
PORTABLE AV video game (page 25, 36).  
IN jacks  
P PHONES jack  
Connects to headphones  
Q AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied  
jack  
optimizer microphone for  
the Auto Calibration  
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About the indicators on the display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;  
SP A  
SP B  
;
D EX  
;
PL IIx  
;
PL  
OPT  
DTS -ES 96/24 CAT  
NEO:6  
MEMORY  
D.RANGE  
ST  
MONO  
LFE  
SW  
L
HDMI COAX  
C
R
SL  
S
SR  
SB  
qh  
qg  
qf  
Name  
qd  
qs  
qa  
Name  
Function  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when sub woofer is  
set to “YES” (page 42) and the  
audio signal is output from the  
SUB WOOFER jack.  
E ; PL/  
; PL II/  
; PL IIx  
; PL” lights up when the  
receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals  
in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals.  
; PL II” lights up when the  
Pro Logic II Movie/Music/  
Game decoder is activated.  
; PL IIx” lights up when the  
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/  
Game decoder is activated.  
However, these indicators do  
not light up if both the center  
and surround speakers are set to  
“NO” (page 42) and you select a  
sound field using the A.F.D.  
button.  
B LFE  
Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains an LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect)  
channel and the LFE channel  
signal is actually being  
reproduced.  
C SP A/SP B  
Lights up according to the  
speaker system used. However,  
these indicators do not light up  
if the speaker output is turned  
off or if headphones are  
connected.  
Note  
D ; D/  
; D” lights up when Dolby  
Digital signals are input. “; D  
EX” lights up when Dolby  
Digital Surround EX signals are  
decoded.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding  
does not function for DTS  
format signals or for signals  
with a sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz.  
; D EX  
Note  
F OPT  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO IN” and the  
source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the  
OPTICAL jack, or when  
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is not  
set to “ANALOG” (page 71).  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
G DTS/  
“DTS” lights up when DTS  
signals are input. “DTS-ES”  
lights up when DTS-ES signals  
are input.  
“DTS 96/24” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS 96  
kHz/24 bit signals.  
P 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).  
DTS-ES/  
DTS 96/24  
indicators  
Note  
L
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and that  
INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 71).  
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Surround back (the surround  
back components obtained by  
6.1 channel decoding)  
Example:  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Output channel: When surround  
speakers are set to “NO”  
H CAT  
Lights up when you select  
category mode to “ONE CAT”.  
For details on presetting XM  
Radio station, see page 68.  
SB  
I MEMORY  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
Memory (page 61), etc., is  
activated.  
J Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
indicators  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
SW  
K Preset  
station  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
you have preset. For details on  
presetting radio stations, see  
L
C
R
indicators  
SL  
SR  
L D.RANGE  
M NEO:6  
N COAX  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6  
Cinema/Music decoder is  
activated (page 53).  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO IN” and the  
source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the  
COAXIAL jack, or when  
INPUT MODE is set to “COAX  
O HDMI  
Lights up when the receiver  
recognizes a component  
connected via an HDMI IN jack  
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Rear panel  
1
2
3
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
AC OUTLET  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
P
R/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT  
B
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
A
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
6
5
4
A ANTENNA section  
B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
FM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the FM  
wire antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 26).  
OPTICAL  
IN jack  
Connects to a  
DVD player, etc.  
The COAXIAL  
jack provides a  
better quality of  
loud sound (page  
22, 24).  
COAXIAL  
IN jack  
AM  
ANTENNA  
terminals  
Connects to theAM  
loop antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 26).  
HDMI IN/  
OUT jack*  
Connects to a  
DVD player or a  
satellite tuner, etc.  
The image and the  
sound are outputto  
TV or a projector  
(page 19).  
XM jack  
Connects to theXM  
Connect-and-Play  
antenna (not  
supplied with this  
receiver) (page 63).  
DMPORT  
Connects to a  
DIGITALMEDIA  
PORT adapter  
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT section  
COMPONENT Connects to a  
Green  
(Y)  
VIDEO  
INPUT/  
OUTPUT  
jack*  
DVD player, TV  
or a satellite tuner,  
etc. You can enjoy  
high quality image  
(page 21 – 24).  
Blue  
(PB/CB)  
Red  
(PR/CR)  
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D SPEAKER 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.  
speakers (page 16).  
Connects to sub  
woofer (page 16).  
E VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
section  
RM-AAP016  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jack  
Connects the video  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
and audio jacks of a  
VCR or a DVD  
player (page 21 –  
25).  
e;  
wl  
1
2
?/1  
AV ?/1  
TV RM SET UP  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT jack*  
Yellow  
3
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
4
5
6
wk  
wj  
wh  
wg  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jack  
Connects to a  
Super Audio CD  
player or CD  
player, etc. (page  
7
White (L)  
Red (R)  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
8
/– –  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
wf  
wd  
ws  
9
q;  
>10  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
V
v
B
B
qa  
qs  
wa  
w;  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
qd  
m
H
X
DISC SKIP  
x
ql  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
qk  
qj  
MUTING  
qf  
qg  
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  
C 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 as follows.  
You can program the remote  
to control non-Sony  
(on/standby) audio/video components that  
the remote is programmed to  
operate.  
To turn the TV on or off, press  
TV (wl) 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  
components by changing the  
code. For details see  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
Button  
Assigned Sony  
component  
VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)  
VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)  
VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 1)  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
(on/standby) off.  
To turn off all components,  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner  
TV  
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD  
player  
TUNER  
AUX  
Built-in tuner  
Not assigned.  
DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
D RECEIVER  
Press to activate the receiver  
operation (page 39).  
E MOVIE,  
Press to select sound fields  
(MOVIE, MUSIC).  
MUSIC  
F D.TUNING  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
G AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
H Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset stations.  
L MENU  
Press to display the menus of  
the receiver, VCR, DVD  
player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray  
disc recorder, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO on the TV screen.  
buttons  
a)  
(number 5 ) – select track numbers of the  
CD player, VCD player,  
DVD player, LD player,  
DAT deck, tape deck or MD  
deck. Press 0/10 to select  
track number 10.  
Then, use V/v/B/b and  
perform menu operations.  
to  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR, satellite tuner,  
Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX,  
DVD/VHS COMBO or  
To display the menus of Sony  
TV, press TV (wl) and then  
press MENU.  
b)  
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  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
Press TV (wl) and then press  
the numeric buttons to select  
the TV channels.  
I ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
buttons of the VCR, CD  
player, VCD player, LD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, satellite tuner, Blu-  
ray disc recorder, or PSX.  
To enter the value of Sony TV,  
press TV (wl) and then press  
ENTER.  
b)  
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  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
MEMORY  
Press to store a station during  
tuner operation.  
– fast forward/rewind of the  
VCR, DAT deck or tape  
deck.  
J DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the TV screen of  
the VCR,VCD player, LD  
player, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
a)b)  
H
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
To select information of Sony  
TV, press TV (wl) and then  
press DISPLAY.  
b)  
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 recorder, PSX,  
DVD/VHS COMBO or DVD/  
HDD COMBO. (Also starts  
recording with components in  
recording standby.)  
K OPTIONS  
Press to display and select  
items from the option menus  
for DVD player or DVD/VHS  
COMBO.  
To display the options of Sony  
TV, press TV (wl) and then  
press OPTIONS TOOLS.  
TOOLS  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
b)  
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  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
R TV VOL +/–  
Press TV (wl) and then press  
TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV  
volume level.  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
S DISC SKIP  
Press to skip disc of the CD  
player, VCD player, DVD  
player or MD deck (multi-disc  
changer only).  
TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station.  
a)  
TV CH + /–  
Press TV (wl), and then press  
TV CH +/– to select preset TV  
channels.  
N
<
T REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
DVD/VHS COMBO or DVD/  
HDD COMBO.  
a)  
PRESET + /– Press to select  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR,  
satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, DVD player,  
DVD/VHS COMBO or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
CATEGORY Press to select XM Radio  
+/–  
category you want.  
U RETURN/  
Press to  
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  
O
EXIT O  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCD player, DVD  
player, LD player, Blu-ray  
disc recorder, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO or satellite  
tuner is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
To return to the previous menu  
of Sony TV, press TV (wl),  
and then press RETURN/  
EXIT O.  
F2: VHS mode  
WIDE  
Press TV (wl), and then press  
WIDE to select the wide  
picture mode.  
TV INPUT  
Press TV (wl) and then press  
TV INPUT to select the input  
signal (TV input or video  
input).  
V
After pressing RECEIVER  
(D), press MENU (L) for  
receiver operation, then press  
V/v/B/bto select the settings.  
After pressing DVD TOP  
MENU (P) or DVD MENU  
(P), press V/v/B/b to select  
the settings, and then press  
to enter the selection.  
V/v/B/b  
P DVD TOP  
Press to display the menu or  
on-screen guide of the DVD  
player on the TV screen.  
Then, use V/v/B/b and  
perform menu operations.  
MENU  
to  
DVD MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD player on the TV  
screen. Then, use V/v/B/b  
Press  
also to enter the  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
and  
to perform menu  
operations.  
Q MUTING  
Press to mute the sound  
To mute the sound of the TV,  
press TV (wl) and then press  
MUTING.  
W GUIDE  
Press to display the EPG  
(Electronic Program Guide) of  
the TV, DVD player, satellite  
tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
PSX or DVD/HDD COMBO.  
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Notes  
Name  
Function  
• The AUX on the remote is not available for  
receiver operation.  
X -/--  
Press to select the channel  
entry mode, either one or two  
digits of the VCR or satellite  
tuner.  
To select the channel entry  
mode of the TV, press TV  
(wl) and then press -/--.  
• 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.  
>10  
Press to select track numbers  
over 10 of the VCR, VCD  
player, LD player, CD player,  
MD deck, tape deck, TV or  
satellite tuner.  
CLEAR  
Press to clear a mistake when  
you press the incorrect  
numeric button of the DVD  
player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray  
disc recorder, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
Y
Z
CATEGORY Press to select the category  
MODE  
mode for XM radio.  
wj 2CH  
Press to select 2CH STEREO  
mode.  
wk A.F.D.  
Press to select A.F.D. mode.  
wl TV  
Press to light up the button. It  
changes the remote key  
function to activate the  
buttons with orange printing.  
It also activate the OPTIONS  
TOOLS (qa), MENU (L),  
RETURN/EXIT O (U),  
DISPLAY (J),  
(V) and  
V/v/B/b (V) buttons to  
perform menu operations for  
Sony TVs only.  
e; RM SET UP  
Press to set-up the remote.  
a)  
The number 5, PRESET +, TV CH +, and H  
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the receiver.  
This button is also available for Sony DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on  
the function of the button, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
b)  
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1: Installing speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel  
system (6 speakers and one sub woofer).  
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) (see  
page 45).  
Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 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 sub woofer (5.1  
channel).  
Example of a 6.1 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  
GSub woofer  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
Tips  
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,  
place the surround back speaker behind the  
listening position.  
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
GSub woofer  
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2: Connecting speakers  
G
A
D
F
A
B
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
AC OUTLET  
HDMI  
Y
XM  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
SURROUND BACK  
L
L
VIUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONTOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa)  
B
B
E
C
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)  
a)  
If you have an additional front speaker system,  
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B  
terminal. You can select the front speakers you  
want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
When you connect a sub woofer with an auto  
standby function, turn off the function when  
watching movies. If the auto standby function is  
set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically  
based on the level of the input signal to a sub  
woofer, then sound may not be output.  
AFront speaker A (Left)  
BFront speaker A (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSurround back speaker  
b)  
b)  
GSub woofer  
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3a: Connecting the audio components  
Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD  
player/CD recorder  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player  
or CD recorder.  
After connecting your Super Audio CD player,  
CD player or CD recorder, proceed to “3b:  
Super Audio  
CD player/  
CD player/  
CD recorder  
A
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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3b: Connecting the video components  
How to hook up your  
components  
Video input/output jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
each component.  
After hooking up all your components,  
26).  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.  
Select the connection according to the jacks on  
your components.  
TV, etc. INPUT  
jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Component to be connected  
Component  
Page  
Receiver HDMI  
OUT, MONITOR  
OUT jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
With HDMI jack  
TV monitor  
VIDEO  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
VCR  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
T
O
N
E
M
O
D
E
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
I
N
P
U
T
M
O
D
E
TONE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
A
UTO  
C
A
L
M
I
C
M
E
M
O
R
Y
/
C
A
T
E
G
O
R
Y
E
N
T
E
R
M
O
D
E
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
A
UT  
O
CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE  
A
V
IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
A
UDIO  
R
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
HDMI VIDEO  
Camcorder, video game, etc.  
Receiver INPUT  
jack  
Video component  
OUTPUT jack  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
HDMI  
VIDEO  
High quality image  
Notes  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
or a projector to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR  
OUT jack on the receiver.  
• Be sur to turn on the receiver when the video and  
audio of a playback component are being output to  
a TV through the receiver. If the power supply of  
the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is  
transmitted.  
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HDMI feature  
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.  
Satellite tuner  
Audio/video  
DVD player  
Blu-ray disc player  
TV, projector, etc.  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
signals  
A
A
A
A
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
HDMI  
OPTICAL  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
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• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency or the number of  
channels 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 be not output.  
If you connect a Blu-ray disc  
player  
• Be sure to program the VIDEO 2 input  
button on the remote so that you can use the  
button to control your Blu-ray disc player.  
For details, see “Programming the remote”  
• You can also rename the VIDEO 2 input so  
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s  
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
• Set the resolution of the image of the  
playback component to 720p or 1080i when  
you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over  
a HDMI connection.  
• 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.  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo  
(made by Sony).  
• 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.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
component connected for details.  
• When you want to listen to the sound from  
the TV speaker, set “HDMI AUDIO” to  
“TV+AMP” in the Video Settings menu  
(page 47). If you connect playback multi  
channel software, set to “AMP”. However,  
the sound will not output from the TV  
speaker.  
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a  
Super Audio CD are not output.  
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video  
and audio signals of a playback component  
are being output to a TV through this  
receiver. Unless the power is on, neither  
video nor audio signals will be transmitted.  
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit  
length, etc.) transmitted from an 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.  
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Notes  
Connecting a TV  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the  
receiver.  
• 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.  
The image from a visual component connected  
to this receiver can be displayed on a TV  
screen.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tips  
• You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.  
• 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 this  
receiver.  
TV monitor  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Note  
Connecting a DVD player/DVD  
recorder  
To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD  
player, set the digital audio output setting on the  
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD player.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a DVD player and DVD recorder.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Connecting a DVD player  
DVD player  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a DVD recorder  
DVD recorder  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
D
A
A
B
B
C
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO /BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDM
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
P
B/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
I
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
A-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
• 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 receiver’s display. For  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
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Notes  
Connecting a satellite tuner/  
set-top box  
• 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.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
ST IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
HDMI  
OPTICAL  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
M  
P
B/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a VCR, etc.  
VCR  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
A
B
B
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO /BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDM
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
To the VIDEO 3 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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4: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and  
FM wire antenna.  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
Y
AM  
XM  
PB/CB  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
PR/CR  
COAXIAL  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
L
L
VIDEO OUT  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
R
L
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
R
R
R
R
R
FRONT B  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
FRONT A  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as  
horizontal as possible.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
AC power cord  
AC OUTLET*  
1,2  
AC OUTLET  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
TONE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER  
MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
SURROUND BACK  
L
AUDIO  
R
3
CENTER  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
To the wall outlet  
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the  
display alternately.  
* The configuration, shape , number of AC outlets  
and the information described on the label will  
vary according to area.  
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
Notes  
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a  
switched outlet, which supplies power to the  
connected component only while the receiver is  
turned on.  
The following items are reset to their  
factory settings.  
• All settings in the LEVEL, EQ, SUR,  
TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO, SYSTEM  
and A. CAL menus.  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC  
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on  
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage  
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,  
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
• All sound field parameters.  
• All preset stations.  
• All index names for inputs and preset  
stations.  
• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL  
MIN”.  
• Input is set to “DVD”.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
6: Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can select the front speakers you want to  
drive.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAP016 remote commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front  
speaker system you want to drive.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
To select  
Light up  
The speakers connected to the  
SP A  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals  
• 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 remote buttons  
may be reset to their factory settings. If this  
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 79).  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals  
SP B  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B  
terminals (parallel connection)  
SP A and  
SP B  
To turn off the speaker output, press  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until  
the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the  
display do not light up.  
Tip  
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.  
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Notes  
• The Auto Calibration function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– The ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto  
Calibration, it will turn off automatically.  
7: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Optimizer microphone  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
function allows you to perform Automatic  
Calibration, such as checking the connection  
between each speaker and the receiver,  
adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the  
distance of each speaker from your listening  
position automatically. Refer also to the  
“Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the  
receiver.  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
M
E
M
O
R
Y
/
C
A
T
E
G
O
R
Y
E
N
T
E
R
M
O
D
E
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE  
AV  
IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
You can also adjust the speaker levels and  
balance manually. For details, see  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
Before you perform Auto Calibration, install  
and connect the speakers (page 15, 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.  
• During calibration, the sound that comes out  
of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to  
the presence of children or to the effect on  
your neighborhood.  
• Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet  
environment to avoid the effect of noise and  
to 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.  
1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack on the front panel.  
2 Set up the optimizer  
microphone.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
listening position.You can also use a stool  
or tripod so that the optimizer  
microphone remains at the same height as  
your ears.  
Tip  
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer  
microphone, you will get a more accurate  
measurement.  
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On setting up the active sub  
woofer  
• When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the  
sub woofer and turn up the volume  
beforehand. Turn the VOLUME knob to just  
before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover  
frequency function, set the value to the  
maximum.  
• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto  
standby function, set this function to off  
(deactivated).  
?/1  
AV ?/1  
TV RM SET UP  
?/1  
switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
Input  
buttons  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
AUTO  
CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
Note  
B
B
Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer  
you are using, the setup distance value may be  
further away from the actual position.  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
Performing Auto Calibration  
m
H
DISC SKIP  
The Auto Calibration function allows you to  
measure the following:  
• Speakers connection  
• Speakers polarity  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
MUTING  
• Distance of each speaker from your listening  
position  
DVD  
• Speaker size  
• Speaker level  
• Frequency characteristics*  
Press AUTO CAL.  
You can also select “A. CAL YES” in the  
A. CAL menu.  
Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the  
display changes as follows:  
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t  
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]  
*• DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as  
48 kHz when you correct signals.  
• The measurement result is not utilized when  
input signals of which the sampling frequency is  
more than 96 kHz are being received.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds to complete.  
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The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
Confirming/saving the  
measurement results  
Measurement for  
Display  
TONE  
T.S.P.  
Speaker existance  
1 Confirm the measurement  
result.  
Speaker gain, distance,  
frequency response  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the measurement result  
appears on the display.  
Subwoofer gain and distance  
WOOFER  
Note  
You cannot measure the speaker height of the  
surround speakers and the surround back speakers.  
Set this value using “SUR POS.” parameters in the  
Measurement Display  
result  
Explanation  
When the  
measurement  
process  
SAVE  
Proceed to step  
Tips  
completes  
properly  
• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled  
when you do the following during the  
measurement process:  
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING on the  
remote.  
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) or turn the  
INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
When the  
ERROR  
error codes  
32).  
measurement  
process fails  
XXXX  
2 Press RECEIVER and then  
press V/v repeatedly to select  
– Press AUTO CAL again.  
– Connect the headphones.  
the item. Then, press  
.
• The measurement may not be performed correctly  
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when  
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.  
Item  
Explanation  
RETRY  
Performs the Auto  
Calibration again.  
SAVE  
Saves the measurement  
results and exits the setting  
process.  
WARN CHK  
Displays warning  
concerning the  
measurement results. See  
PHASE  
Displays the phase of each  
speaker (in phase/out of  
DISTANCE  
LEVEL  
EXIT  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
measurement results.  
continued  
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3 Save the measurement result.  
• CODE 31  
1Press RECEIVER, then press  
, then follow  
Select “SAVE” in step 2.  
The measurement results are saved and  
you can select the calibration type in the  
A. CAL menu.  
the instructions from step 1 of “Performing Auto  
• CODE 32, 33  
For details on calibration type, see page  
1Press RECEIVER, then press  
, “RETRY Y”  
appears on the display.  
2Press  
again.  
Tip  
3Follow the instructions from step 2 of  
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 SYSTEM menu (page 42). Save the  
measurement results first, then try to change the  
settings if you want.  
When you select “WARN CHK”  
If a warning on the measurement result is  
present, detailed information is displayed.  
Press  
to return to step 2 of  
When error codes appear  
Try the remedies and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
Warning code Explanation  
WARN 40  
The Auto Calibration has  
completed. However, the noise  
level is high. You may be able to  
perform the Auto Calibration  
properly if you try it again, even  
though the measurement cannot  
be performed in all environments.  
Try to perform the Auto  
Error code  
Cause and remedies  
ERROR 31  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is  
set to off. Set it to others and  
perform the Auto Calibration  
again.  
Calibration in a quiet  
environment.  
ERROR 32  
None of the speakers were  
detected. Make sure that the  
optimizer microphone is  
WARN 41  
The sound input from the  
optimizer microphone is out of  
the acceptable range. It is louder  
than the loudest sound that can be  
measured. Try to perform the  
Auto Calibration when the  
connected properly and perform  
the Auto Calibration again.  
If the optimizer microphone is  
connected properly but the error  
code appears, the optimizer  
microphone cable may be  
environment is quiet enough to  
allow proper measurement.  
damaged or improperly connected.  
WARN 42  
The volume of the receiver is out  
of the acceptable range. Try to  
perform the Auto Calibration  
when the environment is quiet  
enough to allow proper  
ERROR F 33 • None of the front speakers are  
connected or only one front  
speaker is connected.  
• The optimizer microphone is not  
connected.  
measurement.  
ERROR SR 33 • Either the left or right surround  
speakers is not connected.  
WARN 43  
The distance and position of a sub  
woofer cannot be detected. This  
may be caused by noise. Try to  
perform the Auto Calibration in a  
quiet environment.  
• Surround back speakers are  
connected even though surround  
speakers are not connected.  
Connect the surround speaker to  
the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
terminals.  
NO WARN  
There is no warning information.  
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When you select “PHASE”  
You can check the phase of each speaker (in  
phase/out of phase).  
A. CAL menu parameters  
You can use the A. CAL menu to make  
settings for the Auto Calibration function to  
suit your preference.  
Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
speaker, then press  
to return to  
Display  
Explanation  
xxx* IN  
The speaker is in phase.  
x AUTO CAL (Auto Calibration on/  
off)  
• A.CAL NO  
xxx* OUT The speaker is out of phase. The  
“+” and “–” terminals of the  
speaker may be connected the  
other way around. However,  
depending on the speakers,  
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.  
The Auto Calibration function is turned off.  
• A.CAL YES  
The Auto Calibration function start.  
x CAL TYPE (Calibration type)*  
• ENGINEER  
Sets the frequency characteristics to a set  
that matches that of the Sony listening room  
standard.  
* xxx represent a speaker channel  
FL  
FR  
C
SL  
SR  
SB  
Front left  
Front right  
Center  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Surround back  
• FLAT  
Makes the measurement of frequency from  
each speaker flat.  
• FRT REF  
Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers  
to match the characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
SW Sub woofer  
Tip  
Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the  
measurement results for polarity may vary.  
However, there will be no problems even if you  
continue to use the receiver with that value.  
x CAL LOAD (Preset measurement  
loading)*  
• LOAD YES  
Select this when you want to load the saved  
Auto Calibration result.  
• LOAD NO  
Select this when you do not want to load the  
saved Auto Calibration result.  
* You can select this parameter only when you have  
performed the Auto Calibration and saved the  
settings.  
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1 Press RECEIVER.  
The RECEIVER indicator lights up and  
receiver operation is activated.  
8: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
2 Press MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Tip  
“T. TONE”.  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
?/1  
AV ?/1  
TV RM SET UP  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“T. TONE Y”.  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence as follows:  
Front left t Center t Front right t  
Surround right t Surround back t  
Surround left t Sub woofer  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
1
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
7 Adjust the speaker levels and  
balance using the LEVEL menu  
so that the level of the test tone  
sounds the same from each  
speaker.  
4
7
5
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
Tips  
B
B
3-6  
• 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 are shown on the display  
during adjustment.  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
2
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
8 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to select  
DISC SKIP  
X
x
“T. TONE N”.  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
You can also press any input buttons.  
The test tone turns off.  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
DVD  
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When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely.  
Playback  
Selecting a component  
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit  
problem.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
Note  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
The test tone does not work when ANALOG  
DIRECT is selected.  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
MUTING  
3
DVD  
1 Press the input button to select  
a component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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The selected input appears on the display.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING.  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
Selected input Componentsthatcan  
[Display]  
be played back  
VIDEO 1  
[VIDEO 1]  
VCR, etc., connected to  
the VIDEO 1 jack  
VIDEO 2  
[VIDEO 2/BD]*  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,  
connected to the VIDEO  
2/BD jack  
VIDEO 3  
[VIDEO 3/  
PORTABLE  
AV]*  
Camcorder, video game,  
etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 3 IN/  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
PORTABLE AV IN jack  
DVD  
DVD player, etc.,  
[DVD]  
connected to DVD jack  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, set-top  
box, etc., connected to  
SAT jack  
TV  
[TV]  
TV, etc., connected to  
TV jack  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R]*  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc.,  
connected to the SA-CD/  
CD/CD-R jack  
TUNER  
Built-in radio tuner.  
[FM or AM band]  
TUNER  
For details, see page 63.  
[XM RADIO]  
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter connected  
to DMPORT jack  
* “VIDEO 2/BD”, “VIDEO 3/PORTABLE  
AV” and “SA-CD/CD/CD-R” scroll across  
the display, then “VIDEO 2”, “VIDEO 3”  
and “SA-CD/CD” appear respectively.  
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  
TV RM SET UP AV ?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO DVD  
2
3
VIDEO  
SAT  
1
VIDEO  
TV  
2
3
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
AUX  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
4
7
5
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
8
/
INPUT SELECTOR  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
>10  
MEMORY  
5
3
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
B
B
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
CATEGORY  
+
REPLAY ADVANCE  
L
AUDIO  
R
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
M
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
DISC SKIP  
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
5
DVD  
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD  
• The operation is described for a  
Sony Super Audio CD player.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
Super Audio CD player or CD  
player.  
player, then place the disc on the tray.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press SA-CD/CD.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “SA-CD/CD/CD-R”.  
Tips  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 54  
for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
4 Playback the disc.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to the  
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn  
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/  
CD player.  
Jazz: JAZZ  
Live concert: CONCERT  
• You can listen to the sound that  
was recorded in the 2 channel  
format from all speakers (multi  
channel). Refer to page 52 for  
details.  
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Watching a DVD  
?/1  
TV RM SET UP AV ?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO DVD  
2
3
VIDEO  
SAT  
1
VIDEO  
TV  
2
3
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
AUX  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
4
7
5
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
8
/
INPUT SELECTOR  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
>10  
MEMORY  
7
3
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
B
B
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
CATEGORY  
+
REPLAY ADVANCE  
L
AUDIO  
R
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
M
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
DISC SKIP  
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
7
DVD  
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
– Be sure the audio source  
corresponds to the multi  
channel format.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “DVD”.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
– Be sure this receiver is  
of the DVD is displayed.  
connected to the DVD player  
via a digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player is  
set up properly.  
5 Set up the DVD player.  
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.  
6 Playback the disc.  
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
8 After you have finished watching the DVD,  
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV  
and DVD player.  
Tips  
• Select the sound format of the  
disc to be played, if necessary.  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie/music. Refer to  
page 54 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: C. ST. EX  
Music: CONCERT  
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6 Press  
or b to enter the  
Amplifier Operations  
parameter.  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
Navigating through  
menus  
The setting is entered automatically.  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B.  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
1
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
However, if the RECEIVER button is light off,  
press RECEIVER and then press MENU.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
Note  
4
7
5
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
3-7  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
2
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
<
1 Press RECEIVER.  
The RECEIVER indicator lights up and  
receiver operation is activated.  
2 Press MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
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.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 39.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
LEVEL (43)  
[1-LEVEL]  
Test tone  
T. TONE N, T. TONE Y  
T. TONE N  
[T. TONE]  
a)  
Front speaker balance  
[FRT BAL]  
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10, BALANCE, BALANCE  
BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +10  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LVL]  
CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
CNT 0 dB  
SUR L 0 dB  
SUR R 0 dB  
SB 0 dB  
Surround left speaker level SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB  
[SL LVL] (1 dB step)  
Surround right speaker level SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB  
[SR LVL] (1 dB step)  
Surround back speaker level SB –10 dB to SB +10 dB  
[SB LVL]  
(1 dB step)  
Sub woofer level  
[SW LVL]  
SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
SW 0 dB  
a)  
Dynamic range compressor COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,  
COMP. OFF  
EQ OFF  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. MAX  
a)  
EQ (44)  
[2-EQ]  
Equalizer on/off  
[EQ]  
EQ ON, EQ OFF  
Front speaker bass level  
[BASS LVL]  
BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
BASS 0 dB  
TRE 0 dB  
Front speaker treble level  
[TRE LVL]  
TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
a)  
SURROUND (44) Sound field selection  
2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, A.F.D. AUTO  
PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX for:  
[3-SUR]  
[S.F. SELCT]  
MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6  
VIDEO 1,  
CIN, NEO6 MUS, NEURAL, MULTI VIDEO 2/BD,  
ST., C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX VIDEO 3/  
C, PORTABLE, HALL, JAZZ,  
CONCERT  
PORTABLEAV,  
DVD, SAT;  
2CH ST. for:  
TV, SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R,  
FM or AM band,  
XM RADIO,  
DMPORT  
Surround back decoding  
mode [SB DEC]  
SB OFF, SB AUTO, SB ON  
SB AUTO  
a)  
a)  
Effect level [EFFECT]  
EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,  
EFCT. MAX  
EFCT. STD  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
TUNER (46)  
[4-TUNER]  
FM station receiving mode FM AUTO, FM MONO  
[FM MODE]  
FM AUTO  
a)  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
AUDIO (46)  
[5-AUDIO]  
Digital audio input decoding DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO  
priority [DEC. PRI.]  
DEC. AUTO for:  
VIDEO 1, 2, 3,  
DVD, SAT, TV;  
DEC. PCM for:  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
a)  
Digital broadcast language DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,  
DUAL M  
a)  
selection [DUAL]  
DUAL M+S  
Synchronizes audio with  
video output  
A.V. SYNC. 0 to A.V. SYNC. 20  
A.V. SYNC. 0  
a)  
[A.V. SYNC.]  
Digital Assign  
[D. ASSIGN]  
VD1– VD1, VD1– VD2, VD1– VD3, VD1– VD1 for:  
VD1– DVD, VD1– TV, VD1– CD, VD1 OPT;  
DVD– VD1, DVD– VD2, DVD– VD3, DVD– DVD for:  
DVD– DVD, DVD– SAT, DVD– TV, DVD COAX;  
DVD– CD, SAT– VD2, SAT– VD3,  
SAT– DVD, SAT– SAT, SAT– TV,  
SAT– CD  
SAT– SAT for:  
SAT OPT  
a)  
Naming inputs [NAME IN]  
VIDEO (47)  
[6-VIDEO]  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
video assign  
–NONE, –VIDEO1, –VIDEO3,  
–DVD, –SAT  
–NONE  
a)  
[DMPORT V.]  
a)b)  
HDMI AUDIO  
AMP, TV+AMP  
AMP  
[AUDIO]  
a)b)  
HDMI CONTROL  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
CTRL OFF  
[CONTROL]  
a)  
Naming inputs [NAME IN]  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
SYSTEM (48)  
[7-SYSTEM]  
Sub woofer  
[SW SPK]  
NO, YES  
YES  
a)d)  
a)d)  
Front speakers  
[FRT SPK]  
SMALL, LARGE  
NO, SMALL, LARGE  
NO, SMALL, LARGE  
NO, YES  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
YES  
Center speaker  
[CNT SPK]  
a)d)  
Surround speakers  
[SUR SPK]  
a)  
Surround back speaker  
[SB SPK]  
a)c)  
Front left speaker distance  
[FL DIST.]  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
DIST. 9 ft.  
DIST. 9 ft.  
DIST. 9 ft.  
DIST. 9 ft.  
DIST. 9 ft.  
a)c)  
Front right speaker distance  
[FR DIST.]  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
a)c)  
Center speaker distance  
[CNT DIST.]  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
a)c)  
Surround left speaker distance  
[SL DIST.]  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
Surround right speaker  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
a)c)  
distance  
[SR DIST.]  
Surround back speaker  
distance  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
DIST. 9 ft.  
a)c)  
[SB DIST.]  
a)  
Sub woofer distance  
[SW DIST.]  
DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.  
(1 ft. step)  
DIST. 9 ft.  
SIDE/LOW  
CRS > 100 Hz  
0% dim  
a)  
Surround speaker position  
BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI,  
SIDE/LO  
[SUR POS.]  
a)d)  
Speaker crossover frequency  
[CRS. FREQ]  
CRS > 40 Hz to CRS > 160 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
a)  
Brightness of the display  
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim  
A. CAL NO, A. CAL YES  
ENGINEER, FLAT, FRT REF  
LOAD NO, LOAD YES  
[DIMMER]  
a)  
AUTO  
CALIBRATION  
Auto Calibration  
A. CAL NO  
FLAT  
[AUTO CAL]  
a)  
Calibration type  
[8-A. CAL]  
[CAL TYPE]  
a)c)  
Calibration load  
LOAD YES  
[CAL LOAD]  
a)  
For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.  
When you select this parameter, the “HDMI” indicator flashes in the display.  
When you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, the setting is displayed as “xxxx” and  
you can adjust the setting in 1 inch increment.  
This parameter is only available when at least one speaker is set to “SMALL” and “ CAL LOAD” is set to  
“LOAD YES” in A. CAL menu.  
b)  
c)  
d)  
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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range  
compressor)  
Adjusting the level  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you  
want to watch movies at low volumes late at  
night. Dynamic range compression is possible  
with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• COMP. OFF  
(LEVEL menu)  
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the  
balance and level of each speaker. These  
settings are applied to all sound fields.  
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• COMP. STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
x T. TONE (Test tone)  
Tip  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position. For details, see  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only  
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog  
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a  
very natural compression.  
x FRT BAL (Front speaker  
balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)  
x SL LVL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SR LVL (Surround right speaker  
level)  
x SB LVL (Surround back speaker  
level)  
x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)  
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Adjusting the equalizer  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
(EQ menu)  
(SUR menu)  
You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal  
quality (bass/treble level) of the front  
speakers.  
Select “2-EQ” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
You can use the SUR menu to select the sound  
field you want for your listening pleasure.  
Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
EQ menu parameters  
SUR menu parameters  
x EQ (Equalizer on/off)  
Lets you turn the equalizer on or off.  
• EQ ON  
The equalizer is turned on.  
• EQ OFF  
x S.F. SELCT (Sound field  
selection)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
52).  
The equalizer is turned off.  
Note  
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass  
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R input, then change to a different  
input and then return to SA-CD/CD/CD-R, HALL  
will automatically be applied again.  
level)*  
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble  
level)*  
* You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble  
level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the  
receiver.  
x SB DEC (Surround back  
decoding mode)  
Lets you select the surround back decoding  
mode. For details, see “Using the surround  
x EFFECT (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround  
effect for sound fields selected with the  
MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP  
THEA” sound field.  
• EFCT. MIN  
The surround effect is minimum.  
• EFCT. STD  
The surround effect is standard.  
• EFCT. MAX  
The surround effect is maximum.  
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x SB ON  
Using the surround back  
decoding mode  
To decode the surround back signal regardless  
a)  
of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital  
EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1.  
(SUR BACK DECODING)  
Input stream Output Surround back  
channel decoding  
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD  
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital  
Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the  
surround sound intended by the filmmakers.  
Select the surround back decoding mode using  
“SB DEC” in the SUR menu (page 44).  
Dolby Digital  
5.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
6.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
Dolby Digital  
Surround EX  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
b)  
DTS 5.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
Types of the surround back  
decoding functions  
DTS-ES  
Matrix 6.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
c)  
x SB OFF  
Surround back decoding is not performed.  
DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
d)  
x SB AUTO  
When the input stream contains the 6.1  
a)  
channel decode flag , the appropriate  
a)  
b)  
A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded  
in software such as DVDs.  
A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX  
flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help  
you distinguish Surround EX films.  
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both  
DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.  
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals  
and an extension stream designed for returning  
those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1  
channel signals are DVD specific signals not used  
in movie theaters.  
decoding is performed on the surround back  
signal.  
Input stream Output Surround back  
channel decoding  
c)  
d)  
Dolby Digital  
5.1  
5.1  
Dolby Digital  
Surround EX  
6.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX  
b)  
DTS 5.1  
DTS-ES  
5.1  
6.1  
DTS Matrix decoding  
c)  
Notes  
Matrix 6.1  
• There may be no sound from the surround back  
speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs  
have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even  
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos.  
In this case, select “SB ON”.  
DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1  
6.1  
DTS Discrete  
decoding  
d)  
• You can select the surround back decoding mode  
only when A.F.D. mode is selected except for  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode.  
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Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
Settings for the audio  
(AUDIO menu)  
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM  
station receiving mode and to name preset  
stations.  
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
You can use the AUDIO menu to make  
settings for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
AUDIO menu parameters  
TUNER menu parameters  
x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input  
decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN  
jacks.  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
• FM AUTO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• FM MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
• DEC. PCM  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
interruption when playback starts).  
However, when other signals are input, there  
may be no sound depending on the format.  
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.  
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are  
selected, only PCM signals are output from  
the connected player. When signals in any  
other format are received, set this item to  
“DEC. AUTO”.  
x NAME IN (Naming preset  
stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
62).  
• DEC. AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
Note  
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the  
digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is interrupted  
when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.  
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x DUAL (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen  
to during digital broadcast. This feature only  
functions for Dolby Digital sources.  
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
• DUAL M (Main)  
Settings for the video  
(VIDEO menu)  
You can use the VIDEO menu to make various  
adjustments for HDMI settings, assign the  
composite video input to DMPORT input and  
to name inputs.  
Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• DUAL S (Sub)  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub  
languages will be output.  
VIDEO menu parameters  
x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT video assign)  
Lets you assign the composite video input to  
DMPORT input so that you can view the  
images in the TV. For details, see “Watching a  
x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
Lets you delay the audio output so that the  
time gap between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized. You can adjust from 0  
(0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.  
x AUDIO (HDMI AUDIO)*  
Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the  
playback component connected to the receiver  
via an HDMI connection.  
Notes  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is not valid when  
– the multi-channel PCM signals are received via  
an HDMI IN jack.  
• AMP  
The HDMI audio signals from the playback  
component is only output to speakers  
connected to the receiver. Multi-channel  
sound can be played back as it is.  
– ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.  
x D. ASSIGN (Digital audio input  
assignment)  
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other  
input source. For details, see “Listening to  
Note  
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s  
speakers.  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
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• TV+AMP  
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
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  
multi-channel software.  
• When you connect the receiver to a video  
component (projector, etc.), sound may not be  
output from the receiver. In this case, select  
“AMP”.  
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size  
and distance of the speakers connected to this  
system.  
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
x SW SPK (Sub woofer)  
• NO  
x CONTROL (HDMI CONTROL)*  
Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function  
on or off.  
For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL  
Guide supplied with the receiver.  
If you have not connected a sub woofer,  
select “NO”. This activates the bass  
redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE  
signals from other speakers.  
• YES  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
If you have connected a sub woofer, select  
“YES”.  
Tip  
* When you select this parameter, the “HDMI”  
indicator flashes in the display.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the  
sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.  
x FRT SPK (Front speakers)  
• 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”).  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to  
“NO”, the front speakers are automatically  
set to “LARGE”.  
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x CNT SPK (Center speaker)  
• NO  
If you have not connected a center speaker,  
select “NO”. The sound of the center  
channel will be output from the front  
speakers.  
x SB SPK (Surround back  
speaker)  
When the surround speakers are set to “NO”,  
the surround back speaker is also  
automatically set to “NO” and the setting  
cannot be changed.  
• NO  
• SMALL  
If you have not connected a surround back  
speaker, select “NO”.  
• YES  
If you connect a surround back speaker,  
select “YES”.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the  
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub  
woofer.  
Tip  
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount  
of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if  
possible. Therefore, even when using small  
speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want  
to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On  
the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but  
prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that  
speaker, set it to “SMALL”.  
• 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”.  
x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)  
The surround back speaker will be set to the  
same setting.  
• NO  
If you have not connected surround  
speakers, select “NO”.  
• 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 speaker that is set to  
“LARGE”.  
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. For details, see page 40.  
x FL DIST. (Front left speaker  
distance)  
x FR DIST. (Front right speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speakers (A). If both  
front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance to  
the closest speaker.  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers  
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
surround speakers to “LARGE”.  
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With only one surround back  
speaker  
• If you set up speakers using the Auto Calibration  
function, you can adjust the speaker distance in 1  
inch increment.  
B
• The distance between the center speaker and the  
listening position B cannot be more than 1.5  
meters (5 feet) closer than the one between the  
listening position and the front speaker A. Place  
the speakers so that the difference in the length of  
B in the following diagram is no more than 1.5  
meters (5 feet) closer than the length of A.  
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters (15  
feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20  
feet).  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
C
D
E
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/  
surround back speaker and the listening position  
C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer  
than the distance between the listening position and  
the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the  
difference in the length of C in the following  
diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer  
than the length of A.  
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters (5  
feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20  
feet).  
This is important because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound. Place note that placing the  
speakers closer than the required will cause a delay  
in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther  
away.  
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker.  
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
x SR DIST. (Surround right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers. If both  
surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the  
distance to the closest speaker.  
x SB DIST. (Surround back  
speaker distance)a)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround back speaker.  
x SW DIST. (Sub woofer distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the sub woofer.  
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x SUR POS. (Surround speaker  
position)  
Surround speaker position is designed specifically  
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.  
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so  
critical.  
Those sound fields were designed under the premise  
that the surround speakers would be located behind  
the listening position, but presentation remains  
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
surround effects become unclear unless set to  
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.  
Lets you specify the location of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the  
surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX  
modes (page 55). This setup item is not  
available when the surround speakers are set to  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may  
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your  
speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are located to the immediate  
left and right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting  
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend  
that you playback multi channel surround encoded  
software and select the setting that provides a good  
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in  
forming a cohesive space between the surround  
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of  
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds  
best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then  
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
x CRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover  
frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
the speakers that have been set to “SMALL”  
on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only  
available when at least one speaker is set to  
“SMALL” and the corresponding speaker  
indicator flashes on the display.  
• BEHD/HI  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.  
• BEHD/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.  
• SIDE/HI  
Note  
When “CAL LOAD” is set to “LOAD YES” in the  
A. CAL menu, the parameter cannot be adjusted.  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.  
• SIDE/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying Dolby Digital  
and DTS surround sound  
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select  
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel  
stereo sound as multi channel sound.  
AUX  
2CH  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
RECEIVER  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
A.F.D.  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
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Types of A.F.D. mode  
Decoding  
mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi channel  
audio after  
decoding  
Effect  
(Detecting  
automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO]  
A.F.D. AUTO  
(Detecting  
automatically)  
Presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded without adding any surround  
effects. However, this receiver will  
generate a low frequency signal for output  
to the sub woofer when there is no LFE  
signals.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC  
[DOLBY PL]  
4 channel  
5 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The  
source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,  
this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1  
channel for watching videos of overdubbed  
or old movies.  
II  
[PLII MV]  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
[PLII MS]  
5 channel  
5 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
PRO LOGIC II GAME  
[PLII GM]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for game  
softwares.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE 6 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro  
Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to  
discrete 6.1 movie channels.  
IIx  
[PLIIX MV]  
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC 6 channel  
[PLIIX MS]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME 6 channel  
[PLIIX GM]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode  
decoding.  
Neo:6  
Neo:6 Cinema  
[NEO6 CIN]  
6 channel  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode  
decoding.  
Neo:6 Music  
[NEO6 MUS]  
6 channel  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
Neural Surround NEURAL SURROUND  
[NEURAL]  
6 channel  
Outputs signals in the multi-channel  
surround format when the receiver receives  
PCM signals of 2 channels or an XM Radio  
Surround broadcast. When the receiver  
receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo  
sound is emphasized.  
(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO  
[MULTI ST.]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from  
all speakers. However, sound may not be  
output from certain speakers depending on  
the speaker settings.  
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If you connect a sub woofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the sub woofer when there  
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound  
effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel  
signal. However, the low frequency signal is  
not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6  
MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.  
Selecting a pre-  
programmed sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
Notes  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via  
an HDMI IN jack.  
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for  
signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
AUX  
2CH  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
RECEIVER  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
2CH  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
A.F.D.  
1
2
3
• NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM  
signal of which the sampling frequency is less than  
48 kHz or a 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL  
SURROUND processing will be turned off  
automatically when another type of signal is input.  
The beginning of the sound may be dropped out  
when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a  
sound field for music.  
Tip  
When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby  
Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select  
decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx,  
multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.  
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Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
[Display]  
Effect  
Movie  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
DCS  
[C. ST. EX A]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production  
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any  
type of movie.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
DCS  
[C. ST. EX B]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production  
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or  
action movies with lots of sound effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
DCS  
[C. ST. EX C]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching  
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
Music  
PORTABLE AUDIO  
[PORTABLE]  
Reproduces a clearer sound image from your portable audio  
device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed  
music.  
HALL [HALL]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]  
LIVE CONCERT  
[CONCERT]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Headphone*  
HEADPHONE 2CH  
[HP 2CH]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when 2 channel mode (page 57)/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.  
HEADPHONE DIRECT  
[HP DIR]  
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the  
equalizer, sound field, etc.  
HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
DCS [HP THEA]  
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to  
experience a theater-like environment while listening through  
a pair of headphones.  
* You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.  
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Notes  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
• This function does not work in the following cases:  
– ANALOG DIRECT is selected.  
– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
– The multi-channel PCM signals are received via  
an HDMI IN jack.  
• The surround back decoding mode does not  
function when a sound field for movie or music is  
selected (page 45).  
• When one of the following sound fields is selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM  
menu. However, the sound will be output from the  
sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set  
to “SMALL”.  
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS  
technology.  
DCS is a unique sound reproduction  
technology for home theater developed by  
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and  
powerful sound of movie theaters at home.  
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed  
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)  
and measured data, the ideal sound field  
intended by film makers can be experienced at  
home.  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX  
modes  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in  
your home.  
– HALL  
– JAZZ  
– CONCERT  
Tip  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a  
single pair of actual surround speakers.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
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  
Creates the sensation that the sound is  
coming from inside the screen like in  
theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found  
in theaters.  
programs  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.  
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
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Using only the front  
speakers  
Listening to the sound  
without any adjustment  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
(2CH STEREO)  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the sub woofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
You can switch the audio of the selected input  
to two channel analog input. This function  
enables you to enjoy high quality analog  
sources.  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker balance can be adjusted.  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
AUX  
2CH  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
RECEIVER  
MUSIC  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MOVIE  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
2CH  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
L
AUDIO  
R
Sound Field  
buttons  
1 2  
Press 2CH.  
Note  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver to select the input you  
want to listen to in analog  
audio.  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub  
woofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 53).  
You can also use the input buttons on the  
remote.  
2 Press DIRECT on the receiver.  
The analog audio is output.  
To cancel ANALOG DIRECT  
Press DIRECT on the receiver.  
You can also press any sound field buttons.  
Notes  
• When headphones are connected, “HP DIR”  
appears on the display.  
• This function is not available when DMPORT  
input is selected.  
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Resetting sound fields to  
the initial settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Tuner Operations  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas to the receiver (page 26).  
1,2  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
Tip  
TONE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
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.  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
Area code  
FM  
AM  
U, CA  
100 kHz  
10 kHz*  
2
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 91).  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
2 While holding down 2CH, press  
?/1.  
“SF. CLR.” appears on the display and all  
sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
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In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
Automatic tuning  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”  
flashes on the display, select monaural audio  
so that the sound will be less distorted.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
Direct tuning  
Enter the frequency of a station directly by  
using the numeric buttons.  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
8
/– –  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
1
2
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
GUIDE  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
V
v
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
B
B
1
2
3
6
9
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
4
7
5
3
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
8
TUNING –  
m
H
/– –  
2
CLEAR  
>10  
ENTER  
DISC SKIP  
0/10  
4
X
x
MEMORY  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
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; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“AUTO T.”.  
3 Turn TUNING +/–.  
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4 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you  
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is  
not used in your area.  
Presetting radio stations  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
4
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
3,5  
>10  
GUIDE  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
PRESET  
+/–  
DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV/VIDEO WIDE  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning to preset stations  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 59).  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
3 Press MEMORY.  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 4 and 5 before  
“MEMORY” goes out.  
Numeric  
buttons  
4
7
5
8
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
ENTER  
0/10  
select a preset number.  
>10  
MEMORY  
You can also press PRESET + or  
PRESET – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you  
select the preset number, start again from  
step 3.  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
5 Press ENTER.  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
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>
TUNING +  
M
<
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
TUNING –  
m
H
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
ENTER, start again from step 3.  
DISC SKIP  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
2
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
another station.  
TV INPUT WIDE  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
continued  
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2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
...  
27  
30  
29  
28  
3 Press RECEIVER, and then  
press MENU.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
“4-TUNER”.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“PRESET T.”.  
3 Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset  
station you want.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN”.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
Naming preset stations  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
3
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
To create an index name  
1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.  
Press V/v to select a character, then press  
B/b to move the cursor to the next position.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
If you made a mistake  
1
2
3
6
9
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select the  
correct character.  
4
7
5
8
/– –  
Tips  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
GUIDE  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
• You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
• To enter a blank display, you can  
– press b without input a character.  
– press V/v repeatedly until a blank space  
appears in the display.  
V
v
B
B
4-7  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
3
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
<
2 Press  
.
The entered name is registered.  
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To Activate XM Satellite Radio  
Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner  
Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected  
Listening to the XM Radio  
®
the XM Dock to your XM Ready home audio  
About XM Satellite Radio  
system, and installed 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 in  
the following eight squares for reference.  
ssssssss  
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary  
variety of commercial-free music, plus the  
best in sports, news, talk and entertainment.  
XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from  
coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from  
classical to hip hop, XM has something for  
every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing  
the richest selection of music is matched by its  
passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-  
to-the-minute news, stand-up comedy,  
children’s programming, and much more. For  
U.S. customers, information about XM  
Satellite Radio is available online at  
Note  
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”,  
“S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio  
service in the U.S. online at http://  
activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO  
(1-800-967-2346). 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 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods  
you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio  
system on for up to an hour. When you can access  
the full channel lineup on your XM Ready home  
audio system you are done. For more information or  
to subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at  
1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).  
information about XM Canada is online at  
XM Satellite Radio Terms and  
Conditions  
Hardware and required monthly subscription  
sold separately. Other fees and taxes,  
including a one-time activation fee may apply.  
Subscription fee is consumer only. 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 (US residents) and 1-877-GET-  
XMSR (Canadian residents).  
For a full listing of the XM commercial-free  
channels and advertising-supported channels,  
visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or  
xmradio.ca (Canadian residents).  
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement  
available at xmradio.com (US residents) and  
xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only  
available in the 48 contiguous United States  
and Canada. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc.  
All rights reserved. All other trademarks are  
the property of their respective owners.  
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Connecting the XM Radio  
Checking the XM Radio ID  
Before operating the receiver, connect the XM  
Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
XM jack  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT  
IN  
1
2
3
6
9
AM  
XM  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
4
7
5
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
8
MONITOR  
/– –  
DMPORT  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
L
L
L
L
0/10  
AUDIO OUT  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
R
R
R
R
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
V
v
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFE  
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
Note  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
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>
TUNING +  
M
<
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.  
TUNING –  
2
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to  
select a channel.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and  
then turn TUNING +/– to select channel  
0.  
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3 Check the XM Radio ID on the  
display and write it in the space  
provided here.  
Receiving XM Radio broadcasts  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
ID:_____________________________  
If you cannot read the characters or  
numbers on the display clearly, refer to  
the following table.  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
Display  
Description  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
2
5
6
8
0
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
Q
Z
2 (two)  
5 (five)  
1
2
3
6
9
6 (six)  
4
7
5
8 (eight)  
8
0 (zero)  
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
Q
Z
0/10  
>10  
GUIDE  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
2
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to  
select a channel.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and  
then turn TUNING +/– to select a  
channel.  
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3 Press CATEGORY + or  
CATEGORY – to select the  
category you want.  
Selecting channels from a  
category (CATEGORY TUNING)  
The category is selected and the channel  
with the lowest number in the specified  
category is selected.  
You can select a channel from one category or  
all the categories by changing the category  
mode.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
4 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to  
select the channel.  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “AUTO T.”, and  
then turn TUNING +/– to select the  
channel.  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
2
3
Notes  
1
2
3
6
9
• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT”  
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.  
• If you press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – in  
the “ALL CAT” mode, the first channel of the next  
or previous category is selected (CATEGORY  
SKIP).  
4
7
5
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
GUIDE  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
4
DISC SKIP  
X
x
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press CATEGORY MODE  
repeatedly to select the “ONE  
CAT”.  
ALL CAT : You can select a channel  
from all 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 “ONE CAT” is  
selected.  
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Selecting channels by inputting  
the channel number directly  
(DIRECT TUNING)  
Displaying the XM-RADIO  
information on the front panel  
display  
DISPLAY  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
1
2
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/ CATEGORY  
ENTER MODE  
CATEGORY  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
DIRECT  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
Press DISPLAY on the receiver  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in  
the channel, the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Channel name t Channel number t  
Category name t Artist name/Feature t  
Song/Program title t Sound field type  
4
7
5
3
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
>10  
ENTER  
0/10  
4
MEMORY  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
Tip  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The preset number is always displayed at the right  
end of the display.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the channel number.  
4 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
The selected channel is tune in.  
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1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
Presetting XM Radio  
stations  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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 Tune in the channel you want to  
preset.  
For details on selecting channels, see  
Presetting channels using the  
preset numbers  
3 Press MEMORY.  
You can also press MEMORY/ENTER  
on the receiver.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
enter the preset number.  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
You can also select the number by  
pressing PRESET + or PRESET –.  
You can also turn TUNING +/– on the  
receiver.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available,  
and channel 1 is preset for all the preset  
numbers when you purchase the receiver.  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
4
8
5 Press ENTER.  
/– –  
You can also press MEMORY/ENTER  
on the receiver.  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
3,5  
>10  
GUIDE  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
V
v
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset  
another channel.  
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
PRESET +/–  
DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV INPUT WIDE  
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2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
channel you want.  
Selecting the channel by using  
the preset numbers  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset channel you want. Then  
press ENTER to enter the selection. You  
can also press TUNING MODE on the  
receiver to select “PRESET T.”, and then  
turn TUNING +/– on the receiver.  
You can select preset channels from 1 to  
30.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3  
DVD  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
1
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
Note  
The preset channel information will be updated  
depending on the service provided by the XM  
Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.  
Numberic  
buttons  
4
7
5
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
<
>
TUNING +  
M
<
TUNING –  
m
H
DISC SKIP  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
2
DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
TV INPUT WIDE  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
continued  
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XM Radio messages list  
Message  
appears  
Explanation  
Remedies  
ANTENNA  
The XM antenna is not connected  
or transmission is not being  
received properly.  
Make sure that the antenna is securely connected.  
Try to disconnect the antenna then reconnect, or  
turn off the power then turn back on.  
UPDATING  
NO SIGNL  
The encryption code is being  
updated.  
Wait until the encryption code has been updated.  
The signal is too weak.  
Make sure that the antenna is securely connected.  
Adjust the antenna so that the signal is as strong as  
possible.  
LOADING  
OFF AIR  
– – – –  
The audio channel or information  
is being acquired.  
Wait until the audio channel or information has  
been acquired.  
The selected channel is off the air. Make sure that you selected the channel properly.  
Try to select another channel.  
There is no characteristic  
information such as an artist name,  
song title or program title  
available.  
– –  
The preset number entered is  
invalid number.  
Enter a number from 1 to 30.  
XM – – – CH  
The selected channel is not  
available.  
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• Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
Other Operations  
• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected,  
audio input is set to “ANALOG” automatically and  
you cannot select other modes.  
Switching the audio input  
mode  
(INPUT MODE)  
You can select the audio input mode by setting  
the audio input mode when you connect  
components to both digital and analog audio  
input jacks on the receiver.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver to select the input.  
You can also use the input buttons on the  
remote.  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
on the receiver to select the  
audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
• AUTO IN  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog  
connections. If there are no digital audio  
signals, analog audio signals are selected.  
• HDMI IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the HDMI jack.  
• COAX IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.  
• OPT IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
• ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to  
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
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Enjoying the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
allows you to enjoy sound from a network  
system such as a portable audio source or  
computer.  
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound  
from the connected component on the  
receiver.  
For details, see the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
Notes  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• 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 area.  
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You can also view the images on the TV  
screen by connecting the video output of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the  
receiver.  
To view the images, proceed to “Watching a  
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
You can listen to the sound from the  
component connected through the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack  
on the receiver.  
TV  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO 2/BD IN  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
HDMI  
OPTICAL  
SAT  
IN  
AM  
A
XM  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
COAXIAL  
DVD  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  
DMPORT  
L
L
L
L
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
R
R
R
R
OUT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
WOOFE  
A
To one of the  
VIDEO IN jacks  
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Front panel  
* The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
AVideo cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter from DMPORT  
jack  
• 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.  
DMPORT  
• 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.  
2
1
Press and hold both sides of the connector and  
then pull out the connector.  
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7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the composite video input you  
want to assign to DMPORT  
input.  
Listening to a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
Initial setting: –NONE  
1 Press DMPORT.  
The assignable composite video input are  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD and SAT  
inputs.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
For example, select “–VIDEO 1”.  
When you press DMPORT, the images  
from the component connected to the  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack through  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will  
appear on the TV screen.  
component.  
The sound is played back on the receiver.  
For details, see the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
Watching a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B.  
Notes  
You need to assign composite video input to  
DMPORT input so that you can view the  
images on the TV screen.  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected  
component by using the remote. For details on  
remote button operation, see page 10.  
• Be sure you have made the video connection from  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
The RECEIVER indicator lights up and  
receiver operation is activated.  
• Be sure you have connected the MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT jack of the receiver to the TV (page  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
2 Press MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“6-VIDEO”.  
Tip  
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select  
“PORTABLE” (page 54).  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“DMPORT V.”.  
6 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
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3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
Listening to digital sound  
from other inputs  
(DIGITAL ASSIGN)  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“D. ASSIGN”.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
You can reassign digital audio input that has  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN,VIDEO 1  
IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when  
they are not currently being used.  
For example, to output the sound source for  
the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack  
on the receiver:  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the digital audio input you want  
to reassign (for example,  
“VD1”).  
• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD  
player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of  
the receiver.  
7 Press  
or b to enter your  
selection.  
• Assign “VD1” to “DVD” in the “D.  
ASSIGN” setting.  
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input you want the digital  
audio input selected in step 6 to  
be reassigned to (for example,  
“DVD”).  
SAT  
AUX  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
RECEIVER  
DMPORT  
A.F.D.  
1
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
The input you can reassign to varies for  
each digital audio input. For details, see  
input” below.  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
D.TUNING AUTO CAL  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
To return to the previous display  
Press B.  
8
/– –  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
0/10  
>10  
MEMORY  
GUIDE  
DISPLAY  
V
v
B
B
2-8  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
MENU  
1
– CATEGORY +  
REPLAY ADVANCE  
.
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>
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1 Press RECEIVER and then  
press MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“5-AUDIO”.  
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Assignable inputs for digital  
audio input  
Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
Digital audio Assignable  
Display  
input  
inputs  
[Display]  
VIDEO 1  
OPTICAL  
[VD1 OPT]  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
DVD  
VD1– VD1  
VD1– VD2  
VD1– VD3  
VD1– DVD  
VD1– TV  
1 Press the input button to select  
the input you want to create an  
index name for.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VD1– CD  
2 Press RECEIVER and then  
press MENU.  
DVD  
COAXIAL  
[DVD COAX]  
DVD– VD1  
DVD– VD2  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
VIDEO 3  
DVD  
DVD– VD3  
DVD– DVD  
DVD– SAT  
DVD– TV  
DVD– CD  
SAT–VD2  
SAT– VD3  
SAT– DVD  
SAT– SAT  
SAT– TV  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
either “5-AUDIO” or “6-VIDEO”.  
SAT  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
TV  
menu.  
SA-CD/CD  
5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.  
6 Press or b to enter the  
SAT OPTICAL VIDEO 2  
[SAT OPT]  
VIDEO 3  
DVD  
parameter.  
SAT  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
SAT– CD  
Notes  
• You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to  
the same input.  
• You cannot use the digital audio input for the  
original input when it is reassigned to another  
input.  
• When you reassign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically  
• You cannot reassign the digital audio input to  
TUNER, XM Radio and DMPORT.  
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Changing the display  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows.  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band and XM Radio  
a)  
Index name of the input t Selected input  
When sleep timer is activated, the display  
dims.  
t Sound field currently applied  
Note  
FM and AM band  
If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver  
after the display dims, the display brightens up.  
After a while, the display dims again if no button is  
pressed.  
a)  
Preset station name t Frequency t Sound  
field currently applied  
Tip  
XM Radio  
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.  
Channel name t Channel number t  
Category name t Artist name/Feature t  
Song/program title t Sound field currently  
applied  
a)  
Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 62, 76).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
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Recording onto a recording  
media  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from a video component using  
the receiver. See the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording component.  
Recording onto a CD-R  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
You can record onto a CD-R using the  
receiver. See the operating instructions  
supplied with your CD recorder.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
2 Prepare the playback  
3 Prepare the recording  
component for playing.  
component.  
For example, tune to the radio station you  
want to record (page 58).  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (VIDEO 1) for  
recording.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder  
and adjust the recording level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to  
record from the source.  
• When DMPORT input is selected and you have  
assigned VIDEO 1 input to DMPORT input, no  
video signals are output from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO  
OUT jack.  
Note  
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R OUT jacks.  
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5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control  
Using the Remote  
other components.  
Notes  
Programming the remote  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
pressed.  
You can program the remote to control non-  
Sony components by changing the code. Once  
the control signals have been memorized, you  
can use those components as part of your  
system.  
Furthermore, you can also program the remote  
for Sony components that the remote is unable  
to control. Note that the remote can only  
control components that accept infrared  
wireless control signals.  
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only  
the last pressed button is valid.  
• In step 2, if you press TUNER, you can only  
program the button to control a tuner (page 84).  
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new  
input is selected and the programming procedure  
returns to the beginning of step 3.  
• For the numeric codes, only the last three numbers  
entered are valid.  
To program the remote to  
control a TV  
1 Press RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.  
2 Press TV.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
numeric code (or one of the codes if more  
than one code exists) for TV. For details, see  
1 Press RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.  
2 Press the input button for the  
component you want to control.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press SA-CD/CD. The RM  
SET UP indicator lights up.  
4 Press ENTER.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes  
twice and the remote automatically exits the  
programming mode.  
3 Press the 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 (except TV).  
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.  
See the tables on pages 80–84 for  
information on the numeric code(s)  
corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit  
and the last two digits of the numeric code  
correspond to the category and the  
maker’s code respectively.)  
To activate the input after  
programming  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
input you want.  
4 Press ENTER.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes  
twice and the remote automatically exits  
the programming mode.  
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If programming is  
To control a CD player  
unsuccessful, check the  
following:  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
SONY  
• 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  
DENON  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
112, 113, 114  
115  
To clear the memory of the remote  
To clear all programmed, do the following to  
reset the remote to factory settings.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
116  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
While holding down MASTER  
VOL –, press and hold ?/1 and then  
press AV ?/1.  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
To control a DAT deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
203  
The numeric codes  
SONY  
corresponding to the  
PIONEER  
219  
component and the maker of  
the component  
To control an MD deck  
Maker  
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.  
Code(s)  
301  
SONY  
DENON  
JVC  
302  
303  
KENWOOD  
304  
To control a tape deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
Notes  
SONY  
• 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.  
DENON  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
216  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
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To control a VCR  
Maker  
Code(s)  
601, 602, 603  
606  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704,  
705, 706  
PIONEER  
AIWA*  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
AKAI  
To control a video CD player  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
Maker  
Code(s)  
711, 712, 713, 714,  
715, 716, 750  
SONY  
605  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
To control a DVD/VHS COMBO  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730  
(GE)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
723, 753  
SONY  
411  
724  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
Maker  
Code(s)  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
SONY  
403  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738,  
739, 740  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731,  
741, 747  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
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 TV  
Maker  
Code(s)  
401, 402, 403  
414  
Maker  
Code(s)  
501, 502  
501, 536, 539  
503  
SONY  
SONY  
RCA  
AIWA  
SAMSUNG  
ZENITH  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
416, 422  
418, 420  
406, 408, 425  
407  
AKAI  
AOC  
503  
CENTURION  
CORONADO  
CURTIS-MATHES  
DAYTRON  
DAEWOO  
566  
517  
409, 410  
404, 421  
405  
503, 551, 566, 567  
517, 566  
504, 505, 506, 507,  
515, 544  
BROKSONIC  
HITACHI  
JVC  
424  
FISHER  
508, 545  
548  
416  
FUNAI  
415, 423  
419  
FUJITSU  
528  
MITSUBISHI  
ORITRON  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
503, 512, 515, 517,  
534, 544, 556, 568  
417  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
511, 533, 534  
To control a DVD recorder  
503, 513, 514, 515,  
517, 519, 544, 557,  
571  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
403  
ITT/NOKIA  
J.C.PENNY  
JVC  
521, 522  
503, 510, 566  
516, 552  
517  
KMC  
MAGNAVOX  
503, 515, 517, 518,  
544, 566  
MARANTZ  
527  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
503, 519, 527, 544,  
566, 568  
NEC  
503, 517, 520, 540,  
544, 554, 566  
NORDMENDE  
NOKIA  
530, 558  
521, 522, 573, 575  
PANASONIC  
509, 524, 553, 559,  
572  
PHILIPS  
PHILCO  
PIONEER  
515, 518, 557, 570,  
571  
503, 504, 514, 517,  
518  
509, 525, 526, 540,  
551, 555  
PORTLAND  
QUASAR  
503  
509, 535  
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Maker  
Code(s)  
RADIO SHACK  
503, 510, 527, 565,  
567  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804,  
824, 825, 865  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
503, 510, 523, 529,  
544  
AMSTRAD  
BskyB  
845, 846  
862  
503, 515, 517, 531,  
532, 534, 544, 556,  
557, 562, 563, 566,  
569  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 866  
(GE)  
GRUNDIG  
HUMAX  
THOMSON  
PACE  
859, 860  
SAMPO  
SABA  
566  
846, 847  
530, 537, 547, 549,  
558  
857, 861, 864  
SANYO  
508, 545, 546, 560,  
567  
848, 849, 850, 852,  
862, 863, 864  
SCOTT  
SEARS  
503, 566  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
818, 855  
503, 508, 510, 517,  
518, 551  
856, 857, 858, 859,  
860, 864, 874  
SHARP  
517, 535, 550, 561,  
565  
NOKIA  
851, 853, 854, 864  
RCA/PROSCAN  
BITA/HITACHI  
HUGHES  
866, 871  
868  
SYLVANIA  
503, 518, 566  
TELEFUNKEN  
530, 537, 538, 547,  
549, 558  
867  
JVC/Echostar/Dish  
Network  
873  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
530, 537, 547, 549  
535, 539, 540, 541,  
551  
MITSUBISHI  
SAMSUNG  
TOSHIBA  
872  
875  
ZENITH  
TEKNIKA  
WARDS  
YORK  
542, 543, 567  
517, 518, 567  
503, 517, 566  
566  
869, 870  
GE  
503, 509, 510, 544  
515, 534, 556  
LOEWE  
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Additional Information  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
821, 822, 823  
HAMLIN/REGAL  
836, 837, 838, 839,  
840  
Glossary  
JERROLD/G.I./  
MOTOROLA  
806, 807, 808, 809,  
810, 811, 812, 813,  
814, 819  
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.  
JERROLD  
OAK  
830, 831  
841, 842, 843  
PANASONIC  
816, 826, 832, 833,  
834, 835  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
830, 831  
828, 829  
805  
x Composite video  
A standard format for transmitting video  
signal information. The luminance signal Y  
and chrominance signal C are combined and  
transmitted together.  
SCIENTIFIC  
ATLANTA  
815, 816, 817  
TOCOM/PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
830, 831  
826, 827  
x Dolby Digital  
To control a tuner  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD-video and  
also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround  
information is recorded and reproduced in  
stereo, more realistic sound with fuller  
presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
002, 005  
To control a Blu-ray disc  
recorder  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
To control a PSX  
Maker  
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 6.1ch. Active scenes, especially, are  
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic  
sound field.  
Code(s)  
SONY  
313, 314, 315  
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x Dolby Pro Logic II  
x DTS Neo:6  
This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded  
audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a  
MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode  
for stereo sources such as music. Old movies  
encoded in the traditional stereo format can be  
enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.  
This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded  
audio for 6.1ch 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 HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface)  
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection. The  
HDMI connection carries standard to high  
definition video signals and multi channel  
audio signals to audio/video components, such  
as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form  
without degradation. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding  
Technology for 7.1ch (or 6.1ch) playback.  
Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital  
Surround EX, 5.1ch Dolby Digital encoded  
audio can be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).  
Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content  
can also be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).  
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 4ch surround sound.  
This is the most common audio processing  
method for DVD-video.  
technology for digital video signals.  
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 DTS 96/24  
A high sound quality digital signal format. It  
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit  
rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest  
possible for DVD-video. The number of  
playback channels varies depending on the  
software.  
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 DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than  
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality  
sound reproduction.  
x DTS-ES  
Format for 6.1ch 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 LS and RS channels. It is  
ideal for playback of motion picture  
soundtracks.  
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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 television, VCR, or tape deck. (If  
the receiver is being used in combination  
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may suffer.  
This is especially likely when using an  
indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend  
using an outdoor antenna.)  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
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, 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 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 speakers cords are  
connected correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOLUME MIN”.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/  
A+B) is not set to “OFF”.  
• 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.  
• 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 that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAX IN”, “OPT IN” or “HDMI IN” for  
the selected input (page 71).  
There is no sound from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” or “HDMI IN” (page 71).  
• Check that the ANALOG DIRECT  
function is not selected.  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function is not used to reassign the audio  
input of another source to be selected input  
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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The source sound input from the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the receiver or TV speaker.  
• Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the  
VIDEO menu (page 41).  
• Check the HDMI connection.  
You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
There is no sound from the surround  
back speaker.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
Surround EX flag even though the  
packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX  
logos. In this case, select “SB ON”  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your sub  
woofer.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the each component.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES”  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
LEVEL menu.  
• There is no sound from the sub woofer  
depending on the sound field.  
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”  
and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is  
selected, there is no sound from the sub  
woofer.  
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 away from a TV set or fluorescent  
light.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
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,  
check the audio setting (the settings for the  
audio output) of the connected component.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround/surround back speakers.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 34).  
• Make sure the center/surround speakers  
are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”  
• Make sure the surround back speaker is set  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons.  
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Video  
Tuner  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna as shown below. If you connect  
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground  
it against lightning. To prevent a gas  
explosion, do not connect the ground wire  
to a gas pipe.  
• Assign the composite video input to  
DMPORT input correctly.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adaptor, video output may not be  
possible.  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
AM  
The source image input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the TV.  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
• Check the HDMI connection.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
To ground  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected  
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect  
an external antenna, if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Use direct tuning.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons.  
• 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 60).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver  
so that the frequency appears on the  
display.  
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Remote commander  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
troubleshooting guide  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 27). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on 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.  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
Error messages  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
table to solve the problem. If any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
If an error message appears while you perform  
Auto Calibration, see “When error codes  
appear” (page 32) to solve the problem.  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output from the receiver.  
The receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Check the speaker  
connection and turn on the power again.  
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Input  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/  
50 kohms  
Specifications  
3)  
S/N : 96 dB  
4)  
(A, 500 mV )  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
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  
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
Amplifier section  
3)  
4)  
1)  
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
Weighted network, input level.  
Models of area code U, CA  
Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz –  
20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
100 W + 100 W  
FM tuner section  
Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz,  
THD 1%)  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
Antenna  
110 W + 110 W  
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz,  
THD 10%)  
150 W/ch  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
1)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
Power requirements  
Area  
code  
U, CA  
Tuning scale  
10 kHz step  
U, CA  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
9 kHz step  
5)  
5)  
2)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
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  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Frequency response  
5)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be  
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset  
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the  
procedure.  
Analog  
10 Hz – 70 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field and equalizer  
bypassed)  
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Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Video:  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
AM loop antenna (1)  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
Remote commander RM-AAP016 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/  
75 ohms  
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 3.  
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/  
75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
General  
Power requirements  
Area code  
Power requirements  
U, CA  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC OUT  
5 V, 700 mA  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
250 W  
U
CA  
340 VA  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W (When  
“CONTROL” in VIDEO  
menu is set to “CTRL  
OFF”)  
AC outlets:  
Area code  
AC outlets  
U, CA  
1 switch, 120 W/1A MAX  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 157.5 × 316 mm  
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 4/8  
inches) including  
projecting parts and  
controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
8.1 kg (17 lb 14 oz)  
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