4-241-672-11(3)
FM Stereo
FM-AM 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-DA1ES
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For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA1ES. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manual, the 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 U
only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the
use of your remote:
– Models of area code U, CA
RM-PP506L: See the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
– Models of other area codes
RM-U305C: See pages 53–56.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
OUT
L
SUB
WOOFER
R
PRE OUT
4
Ω
8
Ω
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
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” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input audio
signal (AUTO DECODING)......... 33
Main unit ............................................... 6
Using only the front speakers
(2CH STEREO) ............................ 33
Getting Started
Selecting a sound field ........................ 34
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
1: Check how to hookup your
components ..................................... 8
(2CH MODE) ................................ 36
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks .......... 10
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
1b: Connecting components with multi
channel output jacks .................. 13
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks ..................... 15
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components
(INPUT MODE)............................ 37
2: Connecting the antennas.................. 17
3: Connecting speakers........................ 18
4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20
5: Setting up the speakers .................... 21
Customizing sound fields .................... 37
Adjusting the equalizer ........................ 39
Advanced settings................................ 40
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance (TEST TONE).................. 23
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and functions .. 47
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 47
Recording ............................................ 48
CONTROL A1 control system ......... 49
Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Selecting the component ..................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound
(MULTI CH DIRECT) ................. 24
Listening to FM/AM radio .................. 25
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)*1
.....................................
26
Presetting radio stations....................... 26
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)*1
........................................................................
27
Changing the display ........................... 30
About the indications in the display .... 31
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Operations Using the Remote
RM-U305C*2
Before you use your remote ................ 53
Remote button description................... 53
Changing the factory setting of a function
button ............................................ 56
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 57
Troubleshooting................................... 57
Specifications ...................................... 60
Index .................................................... 63
*1 Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
*2 Except for models of area code U, CA.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH ST qa (33)
?/1 (power) 1
A – L
M – V
AUTO DEC qs (33)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A/B/C qg
(34)
Cursor buttons (
37–40, 47)
CUSTOMIZE wl (40, 47)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
3
DIMMER ed (30)
DISPLAY ql (30)
Display 4
MASTER VOLUME 5 (23, 24)
MEMORY w; (26, 27)
MODE +/– 0 (35, 38)
MULTI CH DIRECT 8 (24)
NORMAL SURR (;PLII) qh
(36)
PHONES jack qj
PRESET TUNING +/– qd (26)
RDS PTY ea (28)
/
) wh (21,
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
DOOR OPEN 7
SET UP ws (21)
ENTER wg (47)
SLEEP ea (47)
(Except for models of area code
CEL, CEK)
SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24)
SURR wk (37)
TUNING +/– wa (25)
(Except for models of area code
CEL, CEK)
TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– wa
(25, 28)
EQ wj (39)
EQUALIZER e; (39)
FM/AM qf (25, 26)
FM MODE es (25)
FUNCTION 6 (24–27, 37, 47)
INPUT MODE 9 (37)
IR receptor 2
Jog dial wf (21, 37–40, 47)
LEVEL wd (38)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ef (16)
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2 3
4
5
+
–
qk qj
qh
qg
qf qd
qs qa
0
9 8 7
6
Open the front door
v
ql w; wa ws wd
wf
+
–
–
+
ef
ed es ea e; wl wj
wk
wh
wg
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 17).
Connectable components
Component to be connected
Page
DVD/LD player
With digital audio output*1
With multi-channel audio output*2
With analog audio output only*3
TV monitor
10–11
13–14
10–11
With component video input*4 *5
With S-Video or composite video input only
Satellite tuner
11 or 14
16
With digital audio output*1
With analog audio output only*3
CD/Super Audio CD player
With digital audio output*1
With multi-channel audio output*2
With analog audio output only*3
MD/Tape deck
10–11
10–11
12
13
15
With digital audio output*1
With analog audio output only*3
Analog disc turntable
12
15
15
13
16
Multi-channel decoder
VCR, video camera, video game, etc.
*1 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector, etc.
*2 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
*3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
*4 Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks
*5 Except for models of area code CEL, CEK.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
G Monaural audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
Tip
B Audio/video cord
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
H Component video cord
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
C Video cord
Green
Blue
Yellow
Red
D S-video cord
E Optical digital cord
F Coaxial digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 jack
See “CONTROL A1 control system” on page 49.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output
jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
R
E
A
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
E
*
F
*
A
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DVD/LD player
* Connect to either the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) or the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack.
We recommend making connections to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) jack.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input
jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
TV monitor
Satellite tuner
INPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
R-Y
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
S
Y
Y
R-Y
H
H
D
C
D
C
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AM
/B-Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
C
D
H
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
S
Y
R-Y
DVD/LD player
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued)
Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/Tape deck
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
CD/Super Audio CD
MD/Tape deck
player
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
LINE
LINE
DIGITAL
L
L
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
R
R
A
E
E
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AM
/B-Y
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
Tips
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot
connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator.
Notes
• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the
ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog
input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD/LD or CD/Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel decoder, you can
connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s
multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external
multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
A A G
G
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD/LD player,
CD/Super Audio CD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the
Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG-2.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers
and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued)
2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy
higher quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
DVD/LD player
TV monitor
INPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
R-Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
S
S
Y
Y
R-Y
H
H
C
C
D
D
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Turntable
A
A
A
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AM
/B-Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD/Super Audio CD
player
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued)
Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(function) (page 24).
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
IN
OUT
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
To the
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
B, D, E
D
C
D
D
B
B
B
B
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
S
S
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
L
Camcorder
or TV
R
R
TV monitor
VCR
VCR
game
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on
the receiver. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
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S-VIDEO
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VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
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VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
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COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
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.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker 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 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Active sub woofer
Surround speaker (L)
Tip
Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, and SURROUND terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not
sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or
all of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
(+)
Black
(–)
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Active sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
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A
A
B
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
FRONT
OUT
L
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SUB
WOOFER
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DVD/LD
IN
OUT
IN
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(R)
Surround speaker
(L)
Center speaker
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Performing initial setup
operations
4: Connecting the AC
power cord
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
AC OUTLET*
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory
defaults.
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
OUT
L
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
SUB
WOOFER
R
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
PRE OUT
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
4
Ω
8
Ω
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
• All settings in the SET UP,
CUSTOMIZE, SURROUND, LEVEL,
and EQ menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
function and preset station.
• All preset stations.
To a wall outlet
• All index names for functions and
preset stations.
b
AC power cord
* Models of area code U, CA, SP, TW only.
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
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.
• 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.
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C
x CENTER (
)
5: Setting up the speakers
(Center speaker size)
LARGE
•
•
•
Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes
of the speakers connected to the receiver.
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”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
SMALL
select the speaker.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the
display. This means that they have been changed
automatically due to other speaker settings. The
NO
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If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
continued
Speaker setup parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
L
R
x FRONT (
)
(Front speaker size)
•
•
LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround, and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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5: Setting up the speakers
(continued)
x SUB WOOFER (
)
(Sub woofer selection)
•
•
YES
SR
SL
x SURROUND (
)
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
(Surround speaker size)
NO
•
•
•
LARGE
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
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”.
Tip
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.
SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” This enables advanced
setups including those of the distances to the
speakers and heights of the speakers.
NO
For details on “MENU”, see page 40. For
details on how to set the items, see page 41.
If you did not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.
Tip
The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not the internal sound processor
will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the
bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection
circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
However, since bass has a certain amount of
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 39.
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6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
(TEST TONE)
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T.TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• You can use the jog dial on the receiver only for
the adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
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Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Listening to multi channel
sound
Selecting the component
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
(MULTI CH DIRECT)
function.
The selected function appears in the display.
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high
quality analog sources like DVD or Super
Audio CD.
To select the
Display
VCR
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
Camcorder or
TV game
Surround effects are not activated when using
this function.
DVD or LD player
Satellite tuner
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
MD or tape deck
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
Press MULTI CH DIRECT to select the
multi channel audio source.
CD or Super Audio
CD player
The selected audio source is output.
Built in tuner
Turntable
TUNER
PHONO
Note
This function is canceled when you switch the
function (page 24), and press MULTI CH DIRECT
again.
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
When you select a component which is also
connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD
player), turn on the TV and set the TV’s
video input to match the component you
selected.
If your TV is connected to the receiver’s
MONITOR jack, the video from the
selected function will be displayed on the
TV.
3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
To turn off the speaker system
Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the front panel.
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Direct tuning
Listening to FM/AM radio
Enter a frequency of the station directly by
using the numeric buttons on the remote.
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the remote.
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 (see page 17).
1 Press TUNER to switch the function to
TUNER.
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3.
You can also use the FUNCTION control
on the receiver.
2 Press FM/AM on the receiver repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.
Area code
FM
100 kHz 10 kHz*
50 kHz 9 kHz
AM
U, CA
3 Press D.TUNING.
CEL, CEK, TW,
KR, CN, SP
4 Select the numbers for the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61).
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Automatic tuning
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
b
b
b
1
3
5
0
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
3 Press TUNING + or – (TUNING/PTY
SELECT + or – for models of area code
CEL, CEK).
If you cannot tune in a station and
the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
Press + to scan from low to high; press – to
scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select the
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
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Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
Presetting radio stations
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning (page
25) or Direct Tuning (page 26).
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” scrolls in the
display and the receiver scans and stores all
the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or – to select
a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 28.
the preset number, start again from step 3.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
Regular FM stations are assigned
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
2-character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page
27.
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
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Tuning to preset stations
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to
TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or – repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can use
the following convenient RDS features:
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
– Displaying RDS information
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
– Scanning preset stations by program type
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
Using the remote
1 Press TUNER to switch the function to
TUNER.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
2 Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 26), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page
27).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)
Scanning preset stations by
program type
Displaying RDS information
You can tune in preset stations according to a
program type that you specify. The receiver
scans for stations in its preset memory
currently broadcasting the specified program
type.
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
PS (Program Service name)a) t Frequencya)
t PTY (Program TYpe) indicationb) t
RT (Radio Text) indicationc) t CT (Current
Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound
field currectly applied t Volume level
1 Press RDS PTY.
2 Press TUNING/PTY SELECT + or
TUNING/PTY SELECT – to select the
program type.
See the table below for the information on
each program type.
a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 29).
c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
3 Press RDS PTY.
While the receiver is scanning stations,
“PTY” and “SEARCH” appears by turns in
the display window.
Notes
When the receiver finds a station, the
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
broadcasting the specified program type,
“NO PTY” appears in the display.
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XX” (such as “NO CT”) appears in
the display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from
the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in
the display rate of the data.
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Description of program types
Program type
indication
Description
Program type
indication
Description
LEISURE
Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
NEWS
News programs
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand
on current news
JAZZ
Jazz programs
COUNTRY
NATION M
Country music programs
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
OLDIES
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
NONE
SPORT
Sports programs
Investigative features
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
Any programs not defined above
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
CULTURE
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE
VARIED
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER
FINANCE
Weather information
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
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TUNER
t Frequency and preset number
Changing the display
r
Sound field name
Changing the information in
the display
r
Volume level
You can check the volume, or sound field by
changing the information in the display.
TUNER (When the preset name is
indexed) (page 47)
t Preset name and preset number
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The displayed information varies according to
the selected function.
r
Frequency and preset number
All functions except TUNER
t Function name
r
Sound field name
r
r
Sound field name
Volume level
r
Volume level
Changing the brightness of
the display
All functions except TUNER
(When the function name is indexed)
(page 47)
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The DIMMER button lights up and the
brightness of the display changes in 3 steps.
t Index name
r
Function name
r
Sound field name
r
Volume level
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About the indications in the display
1
2 3
4
5
6
8
7
DTS MPEG
MONO RDS
PRO LOGIC
SLEEP
DIGITAL
STEREO
a
MEMORY
SW
L
D.RANGE EQ
SP. OFF OPT COAX MULTI CH IN
C
R
L F E
S
qd qs
qf
qa
0
9
SL
SR
qg
1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” and the receiver detects that the
disc being played back does not contain the
LFE channel signal. While this indicator
lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer
signal based on the low frequency
7 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
components of the front channels.
8 Tuner indicators: Light up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 25–29 for tuner operations.
2 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
9 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is
3 SP.OFF.: Lights up when the headphones are
inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is set to
OFF.
functioning.
0 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 46 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
4 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
qa MULTI CH IN: Lights up when adjusting the
level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer
channel.
5 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the center and
surround channel signals. However, this
indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II
movie/music decoder is in active. However,
this indicator does not light if the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO”.
qs COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
qd OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG (see
page 37).
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About the indications in the display
(continued)
qf Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing))
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: AUTO DECODING.
SW
L
C
R
SL
SR
qg L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
(2CH STEREO)
(AUTO DECODING)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the
sound field processing and multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded, without adding any surround
effects.
Press 2CH ST.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
If you connect an active sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal
for output to the sub woofer.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the
2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.
Press AUTO DEC.
“AUTO DEC” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the AUTO DECODING
mode.
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Enjoying movies using the
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
Selecting a 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.
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.
Sound field
Display
Normal Surround
Cinema Studio EX A
Cinema Studio EX B
Cinema Studio EX C
Hall
NORM.SURR.
C.ST.EX A DCS
C.ST.EX B DCS
C.ST.EX C DCS
HALL
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C to
select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you
want.
The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
appears in the display.
x C.ST.EX A
Jazz Club
JAZZ
(Cinema Studio EX A) DCS
Live Concert
Game
CONCERT
GAME
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movies.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
x C.ST.EX B
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by
Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal
Processor) technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting
studio in Hollywood.
(Cinema Studio EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX C
(Cinema Studio EX C) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.
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About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
•
•
•
Virtual Multi Dimention
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio
signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. This sound field reproduces the
acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.
For software with 2 channel audio signals, you
can select from a variety of decoding modes
according to the 2CH MODE setting.
Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
x HALL (Hall)
Tips
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert
hall.
• You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX
mode by pressing MODE +/– repeatedly.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
–
–
: Dolby Digital discs
x CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
: Dolby Surround encoded
programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
–
Notes
x GAME (Game)
• 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.
• Virtual speakers are always active in the CINEMA
STUDIO EX modes.
Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game
software.
When the headphones are connected
Speaker output is automatically canceled and
“SP. OFF” lights up in the display.
To turn off the surround effect
Press AUTO DEC or 2CH ST.
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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
(2CH MODE)
This fucntion lets you specify the type of
decoding for 2 channel audio sources.
This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in
5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; or 4
channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII) repeatedly
to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
The selected mode appears in the display. The
sound field automatically switches to
“NORMAL SURROUND” (page 35).
2 channel decoding modes
•
PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1
channels.
•
PLII MOVIE (II MOVIE)
Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in
Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can
reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching
videos of overdubbed or old movies.
•
PLII MUSIC (II MUSIC)
Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
Tips
• When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make
further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”,
“DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the
SURROUND menu.
• You can also select the 2 channel decoding mode
using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
(page 40).
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Customizing sound fields
Switching the audio input
mode for digital components
By adjusting the SURROUND menu and
LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound
fields to suit your particular listening situation.
(INPUT MODE)
Note on the displayed items
You can switch the audio input mode for
functions which have digital audio input jacks.
The setup items you can adjust in each menu
vary depending on the sound field. Certain
setup parameters may be dimmed in the
display. This means that the selected parameter
is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function
whose audio input mode you want to
switch.
INPUT MODE is compatible with:
DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3,
CD/SACD*.
Adjusting the SURROUND
menu
(The INPUT MODE indicator lights up)
You can customize the surround effects of the
selected sound field. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
* When the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/
LD CD/SACD) jack is assigned to CD/SACD
function.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
2 Press SURR.
Audio input modes
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
•
AUTO IN
select the parameter.
Gives priority to the analog audio signals input
to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no
digital audio signals.
For details, see “SURROUND menu
parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
•
•
•
COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
OPT IN
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
parameters.
SURROUND menu parameters
ANALOG
x EFFECT X
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
(Effect level)
Initial setting: 10
Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can
adjust from 0 to 15 in 1 steps.
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x S.W. XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
Customizing sound fields (continued)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB
steps.
For advanced SURROUND menu
adjustments
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
MULTI CH IN
x S.W. XXX dB (
)
(Multi channel sub woofer level)
Initial setting: +10 dB
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub
woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be
necessary when connecting a DVD player to the
MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from
DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD
players.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 44.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields.
Note
When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if “FRONT”
(front speaker size) in the SET UP menu is set to
“LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from
the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) signals.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
2 Press LEVEL.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
For advanced LEVEL menu
adjustments
select the parameter.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 45.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
LEVEL menu parameters
x BAL. ************ (Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and
right speakers. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in
0.5 dB steps.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2 While holding down MODE +, press
?/1.
“S.F CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial settings.
x CTR XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
x SUR.L. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (L) level)
x SUR.R. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (R) level)
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To apply equalization
Adjusting the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. Each press turns the
equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator lights
when the equalizer is on.
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of front speakers using the EQ menu.
For advanced EQ menu adjustments
Treble
Bass
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
Level
(dB)
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 46.
Frequency
(Hz)
Frequency
(Hz)
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press EQ.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter.
For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
EQ menu parameters
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREB. XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB
steps.
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x S.F.
Advanced settings
(Sound field link)
• S.F. LINK
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a
function whenever it is selected. For example, if
you select HALL for CD/SACD function, change to
a different function and return to CD/SACD
function, HALL is automatically applied again.
• S.F. FIX
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
Sound field link is not activated.
x DEC.
1 Press CUSTOMIZE.
(Digital audio input decoding mode)
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
• DEC. AUTO
select the parameter.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, PCM, or MPEG2.
• DEC. PCM
Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals. If a
Dolby Digital, DTS*, or MPEG (etc.) signal is
input, no sound is output. When set to “AUTO”,
and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD,
etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to
“PCM”.
3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
* Playback of DTS-CD software will output noise.
x PWR.S.
x MENU
(Control A1: Power link)
(Menu expanding)
• PWR.S.–ON
• MENU EXP.
The power link function is not activated, but you
can decrease the power consumption of the receiver
during standby mode.
The advanced parameters for the SET UP,
SURROUND, LEVEL, and EQ menus are
displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup items, see pages 21, 37–39
and the following pages.
• PWR.S.–OFF
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when
the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords
(page 49) is turned on.
• MENU STD
The advanced parameters are not displayed.
x A.FUN.
x 2CH MODE
(Control A1: Function link)
(2 channel decoding mode)
• A.FUN.–ON
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2
channel decoding mode (page 36).
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the
Sony components connected via CONTROL A1
cords (page 49) automatically when the playback on
the component is started.
• A.FUN.–OFF
Function link is not activated.
You can set this parameter only when NORMAL
SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is selected. In
the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always
set to “PRO LOGIC” and cannot be changed.
For details on each decoding mode, see page 36.
* The selected decoding mode is applied only when
the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.
• DOLBY PL
• II MOVIE
• II MUSIC
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x C.MODE.
Advanced SET UP menu
parameters
(Command mode)
Lets you select the command mode of the remote. If
the command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, operation from the remote is not possible.
• C.MODE.AV1
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
• C.MODE.AV2
The remote supplied for models of area code CEL,
CEK can only operate the receiver when it is set to
the AV1 mode. If you would like to do operate the
receiver in AV2 mode, we recommend that you
purchase an optional Sony remote.
See page 21 for the SET UP menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
All SET UP menu parameters
L
R
(FRONT)
x COAX (Coaxial assignment)
C
(CENTER)
Lets you assign the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN
(DVD/LD CD/SACD) to either the DVD/LD function
or the CD/SACD function. For details, see
“Switching the audio input mode for digital
components” on page 37.
• COAX-DVD
• COAX-CD
SR
SL
SW
(SURROUND)
(SUB WOOFER)
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*1 *2
L
C
R
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*1 *2
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*1 *2
SR
SL
SW
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and functions)
For details, see “Naming preset stations and
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*1 *2
DISTANCE*1 *2
functions” on page 47.
PL. XXX*1
SR
SL
HGT. XXX*1
SR
SL
FRT > XXX Hz*1
CTR > XXX Hz*1
SUR. > XXX Hz*1
L.F.E. > XXX Hz*1.
1
*
Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
2
*
Default unit is “ft.” (feet) for models of area code
U, CA.
Default unit is “m” (meter) for models of other
area codes.
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Advanced settings (continued)
x SURROUND XX.X meter (
)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
L
R
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening
position (C) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
x FRONT XX.X meter (
)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter
(1 foot) steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)
SW
x SUB WOOFER XX.X meter (
(Sub woofer distance)
)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
B
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
A
A
45°
Tip
C
C
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
90°
20°
When placing surround speakers behind you
(wide room)
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1–2 meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
B
A
A
45°
C
C
90°
20°
C
x CENTER XX.X meter (
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position
(B) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
)
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.
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x DISTANCE (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• feet (default for models for area code U, CA)
The distance is displayed in feet. “ft.” indicator
lights up.
• meter (default for models for other area codes)
The distance is displayed in meters.“m” indicator
lights up.
Tip
“SURROUND PL.” (Surround speaker position) is
designed specifically for implementation of the sound
fields 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 becomes unclear unless set to
“SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD.” or “MID” if your
speakers are located high above the listening position,
even if they are 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.” and then use the speaker distance parameter
and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper
balance.
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x SURROUND PL. (
)
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of your surround
speakers for proper implementation of the surround
effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34).
90°
A
A
60°
30°
B
B
C
C
20°
• SIDE
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
continued
• MID
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
• BEHD.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section C.
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x L.F.E. > XXX Hz
(LFE high cut filter)
Advanced settings (continued)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE
channel high cut filter. Normally, select “STD
(120 Hz)”.
When using a passive sub woofer powered by a
separate power amplifier, it may be better to change
the cut off frequency. In this case, you can adjust
from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
SR
SL
x SURROUND HGT. (
(Surround speaker height)*
)
Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34).
Advanced SURROUND menu
parameters
B
A
B
A
60
30
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 37 for the SURROUND menu
adjustments.
• LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
Initial settings are underlined.
• HIGH
All SURROUND menu parameters
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
C.WIDTH X*
DIMEN. X*
PANO.*
* This setup item is not available when
“SURROUND” (surround speaker size) is set to
“NO”.
EFFECT XX
WALL XXX*
REVB. XXX*
SCR.*
x FRT > XXX Hz
(Front speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
frequency when “FRONT” (front speaker size) is set
to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz
in 10 Hz steps.
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x CTR > XXX Hz
x C WIDTH X
(Center speaker crossover frequency)
(Center width control)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Initial setting: 3
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover
frequency when “CENTER” (center speaker size) is
set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to
200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
You can adjust the distribution of the center channel
signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding, to the L/R speakers. C WIDTH is
adjustable in 8 steps from “0” (no spread) to “7” (full
phantom).
x SUR. > XXX Hz
(Surround speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover
frequency when “SURROUND” (surround speaker
size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz
to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
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x DIMEN. X
x SCR. (Screen depth)
(Dimension control)
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the
front speakers comes from inside the screen in your
listering room, like theaters.
• OFF
This function is not activated.
• MID
Initial setting: 3
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
Normally, select “MID”.
You can adjust the difference between the front
channels and the surround channels. DIMENSION is
adjustable in 7 steps from “0” (front) to “6”
(surround).
• DEEP
Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes
from a very large screen with a greate amount of
screen depth.
x PANO.
Advanced LEVEL menu
parameters
(Panorama mode)
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
• ON
See page 38 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the
sound field of front speakers to the left and right of
the listening position (panorama mode).
• OFF
All LEVEL menu parameters
Panorama mode is not activated.
L
R
(FRONT)
x WALL XXX (Wall type)
Initial setting: MID (0)
CTR XXX.X dB
SUR.L. XXX.X dB
SUR.R. XXX.X dB
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A
hard wall is highly reflective and does not
significantly effect the frequency response of the
reflected sound.
S.W. XXX.X dB
MULTI CH IN
S.W. XXX dB
“WALL” lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or
harder (H) wall. You can adjust from S to H in 17
steps. MID (0) setting designates a neutral wall made
of wood.
L.F.E. XXX.X dB*
D.RANGE
COMP.*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x REVB. XXX (Reverberation)
Initial setting: MID (0)
continued
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected
(reverberated) many times between he left and right
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes
more time to bounce from one surface to another than
in a smaller room.
“REVERB” lets you control the spacing of the early
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. You can adjust from S to L in 17
steps. MID (0) designates a standard room with no
adjustment.
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Advanced EQ menu
parameters
(front speakers only)
x L.F.E. XXX.X dB
(LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front,
center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or
DTS bass redirection circuitry. You can adjust from
–20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in 0.5 dB steps. “0 dB”
outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level
determined by the recording engineer. When set to
“OFF”, the sound of the LFE channel from the sub
woofer is muted. In this case, the low frequency
sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are
output from the sub woofer according to the settings
made for each speaker (pages 21–22).
See page 39 for the EQ menu adjustments.
All EQ menu parameters
BASS XXX.X dB
BASS XXX Hz*
TREB. XXX.X dB
TREB. XXX Hz*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
D.RANGE
x COMP. (
)
x BASS XXX.X Hz
(Dynamic range compressor)
(Front speaker bass frequency)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
• OFF
Initial setting: 250 Hz
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.
x TREB. XXX.X Hz
(Front speaker treble frequency)
The dynamic range is not compressed.
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz
• 0.1–0.9
The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to
achieve the sound you desire.
• STD
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by
the recording engineer.
• MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you to compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but
because many sources have only light compression,
you may not notice much difference when using 0.1–
0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting.
This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets
you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike
analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and
provide a very natural compression.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer
Naming preset stations
and functions
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time by using the
remote.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and functions and display it in
the receiver’s display.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
while the power is on.
1 To index a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for (page 27).
Each time you select SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t
OFF
To index a function
Rotate FUNCTION to select a function
you want to create an index name for.
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
2 Press CUSTOMIZE.
Tips
3 Press the cursor button ( ) to select
• For models of area code U, CA, you can also use
the SLEEP button on the receiver.
“NAME IN”.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and cursor buttons ( or ).
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press the cursor button ( ) to move the
cursor to the next position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning the jog dial.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn the jog dial until a
blank space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, press the cursor button
(
or ) until the character you want to
change flashes, then turn the jog dial to select
the correct character.
6 Press ENTER.
The entered name is registered.
7 To create index names for other preset
stations and functions, repeat steps 1
to 6.
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Recording on a video tape
Recording
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you
need help.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
1 Select the program source to be
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
disc. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal,
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio
signals of the current function are output.
• No signal is output from DIGITAL OUT jack (MD/
TAPE OPTICAL OUT) when INPUT MODE is
ANALOG even if digital audio signal is input to
DIGITAL IN jack.
Notes
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio
signals of the current function are output.
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CONTROL A1 control system
CONTROL A1
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
P
B/CB
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AM
/B-Y
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
MONITOR TV/SAT
OUT IN
DVD/LD
IN
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
U
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
R
R
SURROUND
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
(
)
CD/SACD
L
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
+
–
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
Using the CONTROL A1
system
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on
cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
In the future, the CONTROL A1 connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
The CONTROL A1 Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1 connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
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• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Connections
CONTROL A1 control system.
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in
series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the
back of each component. You can connect up
to 10 CONTROL A1 compatible components
in any order. However, you can connect only
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD
player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck
Example
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, Super Audio CD
player, tape deck, or MD deck to the
CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. See
page 49 and the operating instructions
supplied with your CD player, Super Audio
CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for
details.
Amplifier
(Receiver) player deck
CD
MD
Tape
deck
Other
component
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
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Jacks and connection examples
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
CONTROL A1
x Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
CD player
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For
details regarding particular connections or set up
options, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the component(s).
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
About the connecting cord
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are
supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory. In
this case, use the connecting cord for your
connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use a
monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than
2 meters long, with no resistance.
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CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
x Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier
(or receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode
(make sure both the N and X indicators
light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-
PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.
The source component is released from the
pause mode, and recording begins shortly
thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, like “CD
Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U305C
Except for models of area code U,
CA
You can use the remote RM-U305C to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
AV
?/1
?/1
SLEEP
Before you use your
remote
SYSTEM
STANDBY
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
VIDEO 3
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
FN SHIFT
TUNER
PHONO MD/TAPE
AUX
CD/SACD
F
MENU
Inserting batteries into the
remote
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
g
G
ENTER
6
9
RETURN
ENTER
f
TITLE
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the receiver.
SHIFT
>10
–
/–
–
D.TUNING
POSITION
SWAP
=
+
D.SKIP/
CH/PRESET
–
SUB CH
+
0
)
ANT
DISPLAY
P IN P
TV/VTR
9
(
DISC
TV/
JUMP
WIDE
VIDEO
]
P
p
SOUND FIELD
MULTI/2CH
A. DIRECT
}
}
]
AUTO DEC
2CH
+
–
MODE
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
TEST TONE MAIN MENU
MENU
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
SLEEP
Receiver
Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
?/1
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or
off.
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Remote button description
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Remote
Button
Operations
Receiver
Function
TEST
Press to output test tone.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
TONE
MAIN
MENU
Receiver
Press this button
VIDEO/
VIDEO 1*
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURROUND,
LEVEL, SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE.
VIDEO 2* Receiver
VIDEO 3* Receiver
DVD/LD Receiver
TV/SAT Receiver
PHONO* Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
MENU </> Receiver
Selects a menu item.
MENU +/– Receiver
Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
To watch DVD or laser
disc.
MASTER Receiver
VOL +/–
Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
video components on or
To listen to turntable.
CD player/
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player
MD deck/
DAT deck
MD/
TAPE*, **
Receiver
To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
AUX
Receiver
To listen to an audio
equipment.
CD/SACD Receiver
To listen to compact disc.
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
TUNER
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
(Press AV tuner/
?/1 and CD player/
components.
SHIFT
Receiver
Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
?/1 at
VCD player/
the same LD player/
time)
0-9
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
TAPE deck
D.TUNING Receiver
AUTO DEC Receiver
MODE+/– Receiver
Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
Select AUTO
DECODING mode.
Receiver
Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
Selects sound field mode.
Select 2CH mode.
2CH
Receiver
MULTI/ 2CH Receiver
A.DIRECT***
Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
CD player/
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
Selects track numbers.
MUTING Receiver
Mutes the sound from the
receiver
MD deck/
DAT deck
*
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and
MD/TAPE function is a 2-key operation. To
select the above function, press FN SHIFT
(function shift) and the function key you want
simultaneously. For example, press FN SHIFT
and CD/SACD to select MD/TAPE function.
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner
Selects channel numbers.
>10
CD player/
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck
Selects tracks numbers
** You cannot operate the Sony tape deck. To
operate the Sony tape deck, follow the procedure
of “Changing the factory setting of a function
button” (page 56) and assign a function button
which is not used (AUX, etc.) to the tape deck.
***Analog direct is not supported.
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
ENTER
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner/ disc or track using the
After selecting a channel,
X
VCR/
CD player/
Pauses play or record.
(Also start recording
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
numeric buttons, press to
enter the value.
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
record standby.)
DAT deck/
Tape deck
D. SKIP/ Receiver
CH/PRESET
+/–
Scans and selects preset
stations.
x
VCR/
Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner
Selects preset channel.
Skips discs (multi-disc
CD player/
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
./> VCR/
Skip tracks.
DISPLAY TV/VCR/
Selects information
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/
screen.
DVD player
ANT
TV/VTR
VCR
Selects output signal
from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
m/M CD player/
Search tracks (forward or
Fastforwards or rewinds.
DISC
CD player
Select discs (multi-disc
changer only).
VCD player/ backward)
DVD player
TITLE
MENU
ENTER
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Displays DVD title.
Displays DVD menu.
Enters the selection.
VCR/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
RETURN DVD player
Returns to previous menu
or exits the menu.
n
N
Tape deck
Starts play on the reverse
side.
V/v/B/b
DVD player
TV
Selects a menu item.
÷
Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit
VCR/
Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
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Note that the settings of the TUNER and
FN SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button
cannot be changed.
Remote button description
(continued)
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, CD/SACD).
POSITION**TV
SWAP** TV
Changes the position of
the small picture.
Swaps the small and the
large picture.
2 Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape
deck).
SUB CH TV
+/–**
Selects the preset
channels for the small
picture.
The following buttons are assigned to select
the functions:
P IN P** TV
Activates the picture-in-
picture function.
JUMP
WIDE
TV
TV
Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
To operate
Press
CD player
1
DAT deck
2
Selects the wide picture
mode.
MD deck
3
Tape deck A
4
TV/VIDEO TV
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Tape deck B
5
LD player
6
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)
TV
7
8
9
Notes
• When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/LD), the input mode of
the TV might not switch to the corresponding input
mode that you want. In this case, press the TV/
VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• 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.
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)
DVD
>10
ENTER
.
VCD player
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
Now you can use the CD/SACD button to
control the tape deck.
• The TV/SAT and PHONO functions are not
available for set operation.
To reset a button to its factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
Changing the factory
setting of a function button
To reset all the function buttons to
their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION
buttons do not match your system components,
you can change them. For example, if you have
an MD player and a tape deck and you don’t
have a CD player, you can assign the CD/SACD
button to your tape deck.
the same time.
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Troubleshooting
Precautions
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver 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.
There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at –∞ dB.
• Check that the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is not set to
OFF (page 24).
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
“NOT PCM” appears in the display and no sound
is heard.
• Set “DEC.” to “DEC. AUTO” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40).
On heat buildup
There is no sound from a specific component.
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
On 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.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• 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.
On operation
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
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.
continued
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the surround speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
MODE +/–).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page
• Check that the speakers and components are
34).
connected securely.
• Adjust the speaker level (see page 23).
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is
set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 22).
• Check that the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is not set to
OFF (page 24).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with
a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
Recording cannot be done.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Select the source component with FUNCTION
control.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG (page
37) before recording with a component
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or
OPT IN (page 37) before recording with the
component connected to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT terminals.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page
34).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23).
• Make sure the center speaker size parameter is
set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).
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To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator
RDS does not work.*
• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s DVD/LD
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making
this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE
manually (page 37). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
AUTO IN.
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or
not they actually provide the service in question.
If so, the service may be temporarily out of
order.
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups,
see the operating instructions supplied with your
RF demodulator.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
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.
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
Remote control
Receiver
ANTENNA
The remote does not function.
Outdoor FM antenna
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
on the
AM
receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
FM U
75Ω
COAXIAL
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
• If the receiver’s COMMAND MODE and the
remote’s COMMAND MODE do not match,
transmission is not possible between the remote
and the receiver (page 41).
To ground
• Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• When you operate a programmed non-Sony
component, the remote may not function
properly depending on the model and the make
of the component.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
Reference sections for clearing the
memory
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 27).
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 20
page 38
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
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1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Specifications
Area code
SP, CEL, CEK
TW
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)
3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code
Power requirements
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.05 % total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
CN, KR
220 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
PHONO
10 Hz – 100 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
CD/SACD, MD/
TAPE, TV/SAT,
DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2,
3
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
100 W + 100 W
Inputs (Analog)
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
80 W + 80 W
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N4): 86 dB (A, 2.5 mV5))
PHONO
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT1):100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N4): 100 dB
(A, 150 mV5))
MULTI CH IN, CD/
SACD, MD/TAPE,
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT:1) 80 W + 80 W
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W
4) INPUT SHORT.
5) Weighted network, input level.
Models of other area codes
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
100 W + 100 W2)
Inputs (Digital)
Impedance: 75 ohms
ASSIGNABLE
90 W + 90 W3)
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
COAXIAL IN (DVD/
LD CD/SACD)
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
90 W + 90 W2)
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE (Optical)
80 W + 80 W3)
Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT1): 75 W + 75 W
CENTER1): 75 W
SURR1): 75 W + 75 W
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Outputs
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz6)
Models of area code CN, SP, CEL, CEK, TW,
KR
Voltage: 150 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
MD/TAPE (REC
OUT), VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
FRONT L/R,
CENTER,
SURROUND L/R,
SUB WOOFER
(Models of area code
U, CA only)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna
Loop antenna
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
SUB WOOFER
(Models of other area
codes)
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,
EQ
400 Hz)
BASS:
99 Hz~1.0 kHz
(21 steps)
1.0 kHz~10 kHz
(23 steps)
Selectivity
TREBLE:
At 9 kHz:
35 dB
40 dB
At 10 kHz:
Gain levels:
±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down TUNING + and 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.
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S/N
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
COMPONENT VIDEO
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK):
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
Stereo:
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.3%
0.5%
continued
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
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Specifications (continued)
General
Power requirements
Area code
U, CA
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEL, CEK
CN, SP, KR
TW
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code
U
Power consumption
280 W
CA
330 VA
CEL, CEK
CN, SP, KR
TW
290 W
290 W
290 W (MAX 500W)
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.5 W
AC outlets
Area code
U, CA
AC outlets
1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
1 switched, 100 W MAX
SP, TW
Dimensions
430 × 161 × 400 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.)
12.5 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Models of area code U, CA;
Remote commander RM-PP506L (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Models of other area codes;
Remote commander RM-U305C (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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N, O
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Index
Naming 47
Test tone 23
Tuning
automatically 25
directly 25
A, B
P, Q
Adjusting
Preset stations
preset stations 26
brightness of the display
30
how to preset 26
how to tune 27
CUSTOMIZE parameters
40, 47
R
EQ parameters 39, 46
RDS 27
LEVEL parameters 38, 45
speaker volumes 23
Recording
SET UP parameters 21, 41
SURROUND parameters
37, 44
on an audio tape or MD 48
on a video tape 48
Automatic tuning 25
S
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
C
Changing
tuning
display 30
effect level 37
radio stations. See
Automatic tuning
Selecting
Clearing receiver’s memory 20
Crossover frequency 40
CUSTOMIZE menu 40, 47
component 24
sound field 34
SET UP menu 21, 41
Sleep timer 47
Sound field
D
Digital Cinema Sound 34
Direct tuning 25
customizing 37
pre-programmed 34–36
resetting 38
Dubbing. See Recording
selecting 34
E, F, G, H
Speakers
adjusting speaker volume
23
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 37
connection 19
impedance 18
EQ menu 39, 46
placement 18
I, J, K
Supplied accessories 62
SURROUND menu 37, 44
Indexing. See Naming
L, M
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 38, 45
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