Sony Stereo System STR DA1ES User Manual

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  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
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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
8
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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1
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 componentsbelow 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  
1011  
1314  
1011  
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  
1011  
1011  
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  
components 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 systemon 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 (AH), 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 TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs 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 (AH), 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 players DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this units 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 receivers MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected components  
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 (AH), 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 TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs 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 (AH), 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 (AH), 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 TVs audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TVs 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  
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  
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 8. 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 4if 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  
E
e
E
e
A
A
B
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OUT  
L
Y
L
P
B/CB  
/B-Y  
SUB  
WOOFER  
+
R
P
R/CR  
/R-Y  
R
PRE OUT  
MONITOR TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
4
8
I
MPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
AC OUTLET  
L
CENTER  
+
+
R
SPEAKERS  
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω  
IMPEDANCE  
SELECTOR  
A
A
A
e
E
e
E
e E  
Surround speaker  
(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  
INITIALappears in the display.  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
4
8
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 receivers 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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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 SMALLto 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  
4 dTiumrmnetdhseetjtoinggsdmiaalytoor msealyencotttbheeadjustable.  
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.  
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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 SMALLto 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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SW  
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 woofers 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 SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer or other LARGEspeakers.  
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 LARGEspeakers.  
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 LARGEif 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.TONEappears 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 TVs  
video input to match the component you  
selected.  
If your TV is connected to the receivers  
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 dont have to enter the last 0when  
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 youve 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 youve 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  
STEREOflashes 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.  
MEMORYappears 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 SELECTscrolls 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 MEMORYgoes 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 MEMORYgoes 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, FINISHappears 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,  
PTYand SEARCHappears 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 PTYappears in the display.  
If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, ALARMflashes 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-toand 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 YESand 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 2529 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 DECappears 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 receivers  
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 Entertainments 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  
Theatercinema 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  
Theatercinema 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. OFFlights 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 MUSICis selected, you can make  
further adjustments using CENTER WIDTH,  
DIMENSION, PANORAMAin the  
SURROUND menu.  
You can also select the 2 channel decoding mode  
using 2CH MODEin 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  
parametersbelow.  
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  
parametersbelow.  
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, 3739  
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 LOGICand 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 MENUis 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  
componentson 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  
functionson 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 MENUis 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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SR  
SL  
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  
12 meters (36 feet) closer than the actual speaker  
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being  
insidethe 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.mindicator  
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 MIDif 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.  
SR  
SL  
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 MENUis 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 MENUis 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 MODEis 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 MODEis 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 MODEis set  
to PLII MUSIC(page 36) and NORMAL  
SURROUND is selected.  
When MENUis 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  
WALLlets 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 MENUis 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.  
REVERBlets 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 settings (continued)  
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 MENUis 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 2122).  
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 MENUis 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  
0.10.9  
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. STDis 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 MAXsetting.  
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 receivers 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, SLEEPlights 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 youve 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 Dubbingon  
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  
Editoror 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 changers 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 2and 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 Editorsoftware. 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
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ANT  
DISPLAY  
P IN P  
TV/VTR  
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DISC  
TV/  
JUMP  
WIDE  
VIDEO  
]
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SOUND FIELD  
MULTI/2CH  
A. DIRECT  
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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 dont 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  
(continued)  
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 SHIFTbutton  
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 dont  
have a CD player, you can assign the CD/SACD  
button to your tape deck.  
the same time.  
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Additional Information  
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 PCMappears in the display and no sound  
is heard.  
Set DEC.to DEC. AUTOin 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 SMALLor 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 SMALLor 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 demodulators optical or  
coaxial digital output to the receivers 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 youre 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 receivers COMMAND MODE and the  
remotes 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.  
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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 receivers 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 3436  
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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