2-148-931-12(2)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB795
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................4
1a: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks............11
2: Connecting the antennas ...................13
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........16
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
digital components ......................... 35
Selecting the speaker system................ 42
Amplifier Operation
Listening to multi channel sound..........21
— MULTI CH IN
Before you use your remote.................. 45
Selecting the command mode of the
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....24
only)
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 53
Troubleshooting.................................... 53
Specifications........................................ 56
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 59
Index ..................................................... 60
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............29
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................31
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................33
— SURR BACK DECODING
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 13).
Connectable components
Component to be connected
DVD player
Page
a)
With digital audio output
6–7
b)
With multi-channel audio output
9–10
6–7
c)
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-Video or composite video input only
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
CD/Super Audio CD player
d)
7 or 10
12
a)
6–7
6–7
c)
b)
With multi-channel audio output
9
c)
With analog audio output only
11
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable
a)
8
c)
11
11
9
Multi-channel decoder
VCR, video camera, video game, etc.
12
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
b)
c)
d)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
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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
F Coaxial digital cord
White (L)
Red (R)
G Monaural audio cord
Black
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
C Video cord
Yellow
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
D S-video cord
Red
E Optical 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 Sony components with CONTROL A1II jacks
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 44.
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Hooking up a DVD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
R
*
*
E
F
A
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
VIDEO
E
A
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL
L
R
Satellite tuner
* Connect to either the COAXIAL DVD IN or the OPTICAL DVD IN jack. We recommend making connections to
the COAXIAL DVD IN jack.
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
Satellite tuner
TV monitor
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
S
S
P
P
Y
P
P
Y
H
C
D
H
C
D
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
H
C
D
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S
VIDEO
P
P
Y
DVD player
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
DIGITAL
L
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
R
E
E
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
VIDEO
F
A
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINE
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
L
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
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 or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
MULTI CH IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
ANALOG
VIDEO
A
A
G
G
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital, and DTS.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P
B/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
to enjoy higher quality video.
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
DVD player
TV monitor
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
INPUT
COMPONENT
R/CR/R–Y B/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
S
S
P
P
Y
P
P
Y
H
C
D
H
C
D
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
R
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
VIDEO
OUT
IN
A
A
A
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
MD/Tape deck
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 21). For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 5.
VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TV monitor
AUDIO AUDIO
IN
OUT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
L
S
R
B
B
C
D
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
R
L
OUT
OUT
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
MD
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
R
R
L
L
MD
OUT
VIDEO
2
AM
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
B, D
B
B
D
D
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
L
R
R
Camcorder or
TV game
VCR
Tip
This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT
jacks.
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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
COMPONENT VIDEO
CONTROL
A1 II
OPTICAL
Y
R
R
L
L
P
B/CB
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
PHONO
/B−Y
DVD
IN
PR/CR
VIDEO
1
IN
/R−Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD/
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TAPE
OUT
OUT
MD
IN
IN
IN
SA-CD/
CD
R
R
L
L
MD
VIDEO
2
AM
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT
SURR
OUT
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
DVD
IN
IN
R
L
SA-CD/
CD
TV/
SAT
SUB WOOFER CENTER
R
L
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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
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).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 33).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker
(Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position
(see “When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 18).
• Since the 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, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all
of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
Black
Surround speaker
(Left)
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
Center speaker
E
e E
e E
e E
e
A
A
A
A
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
R
L
R
L
AC OUTLET
SURR
BACK
SURR
8
4
R
L
L
FRONT
B
CENTER
R
FRONT
A
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SUB WOOFER
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
A
A
A
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
e E
e E
e
Surround speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
Sub woofer
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page 42).
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal.
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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.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
AC OUTLET
8
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
4
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.
3
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SP SETUP, LEVEL,
EQ, CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
AC power
cord
b
To a wall outlet
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
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SW
x
(SUB WOOFER) (Sub woofer)
• YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the size
and distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE”. This activates the bass
redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE
signals from other speakers.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SP SETUP”.
L
R
x
(FRONT) (Front speakers)
3
Rotate MENU to select the menu item
you want.
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• SMALL
For more information, see “Speaker setup
parameters”.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings. Depending on the settings, you may or
may not be able to adjust certain speakers.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
4
5
Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
C
x
(CENTER) (Center speaker)
Speaker setup parameters
• LARGE
The initial settings are underlined.
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker
to “LARGE”.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
• EASY SET
You can set up your speakers automatically
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
• NORM. SET
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• NO (for all sources except MULTI CH IN)
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers (digital
downmix).
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker
manually.
x SP PAT. XXX (Speaker setup pattern)
When you select EASY SET, select the speaker
setup pattern. Rotate –/+ to select the speaker
setup pattern and press MEMORY/ENTER to
enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern
using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
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Tip
• MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH IN)
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore,
even when using small speakers, you can set them to
“LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies
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 37.
If you did not connect a center speaker but
want to downmix the center channel audio,
select “MIX”.
This is only active when the front and
surround speakers are set to “LARGE”
(ANALOG DOWNMIX). In other cases, the
center channel will be downmixed digitally
(DIGITAL DOWNMIX).
* When using MULTI CH IN sources, the sound of
the center channel is output from the front speakers
if you select either “NO” or “MIX”.
SL
SR
x
(SURROUND)
(Surround speakers)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
L
R
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• NO
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing only one surround back speaker
B
If you did not connect surround speakers,
select “NO”.
A
A
30˚ 30˚
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
SBL
SBR
SB
x
/
(SURR BACK)
(Surround back speakers)
• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
C
C
D
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
When placing two surround back speakers
• SINGLE
(The angle E should be the same)
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
• NO
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚
If you did not connect surround back
speakers, select “NO”.
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
C
C
E
E
D
E
D
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Tip
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Center speaker distance)
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.
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
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.
SL
SR
x
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
SBL
SBR
SB
x
/
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) 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!
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.”. This enables advanced setups
including those of the heights of the surround
speakers.
For details on “MENU”, see page 37. For details
on how to set the items, see page 38.
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Note
The test tone cannot be used when ANALOG DIRECT
or MULTI CH IN function is used.
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
2
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T.TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
3
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 35.
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 also use –/+ on the receiver for the
adjustment.
4
Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
To output the test tone only from
a specific speaker
Set “T.TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX”
(page 35). The test tone is output only from the
selected speaker.
You can output the test tone or sound source
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their
balance and level.
Set “MENU” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to
“MENU EXP.” (page 37). Then select the two
speakers you want to adjust using “P.NOISE” or
“P.AUDIO” in the LEVEL menu (page 40).
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Listening to multi channel
sound
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
— MULTI CH IN
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD.
Also see “D.PWR” (page 38).
The selected input appears in the display.
To select the
Display
VCR
VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
Surround effects are not activated when using
this input.
Camcorder or TV game
DVD player
VIDEO 3
DVD
Press MULTI CH IN.
Satellite tuner
TV/SAT
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
When a center speaker or sub
woofer is not connected
MD or tape deck
CD or Super Audio CD
player
If you have set the center speaker to “NO” or
“MIX”, or set the sub woofer to “NO” in the SP
SETUP menu (page 17), and you activate the
MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or
sub woofer audio will be output from the front
left and right speakers.
Built-in tuner (FM)
Built-in tuner (AM)
Turntable
Tuner (FM)
Tuner (AM)
PHONO
2
3
Turn on the component and start
playback.
When MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING indicator lights up
Rotate MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
channel sources.
However, this indicator does not light up if you
select 2CH STEREO mode.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
Notes on using headphones
the following sound fields (page 32).
– HEADPHONE (2CH)
– HEADPHONE THEATER
• When headphones are connected and you use the
MULTI CH IN function (see “Listening to multi
channel sound”), the sound of all channels may not
output depending on the speaker settings.
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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,
antennas to the receiver (see page 13).
1
Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly
to select FM or AM.
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 2.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2
3
Press ALT, then press D.TUNING on
the remote.
Area code
FM
AM
CEL, CEK, SP, AU, TW, 50 kHz
KR
9 kHz
Press the numeric buttons on the
remote to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Automatic tuning
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If
not, repeat step 3. If the entered numbers still
flash, the frequency is not used in your area.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
1 Press MAIN MENU to select “TUNER”.
2 Rotate MENU to select “FM AUTO”.
3 Rotate –/+ to select “MONO”.
The FM reception switches to monaural.
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Storing FM stations
automatically
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.
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
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.
Presetting radio stations
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 22) or Direct Tuning (page 22).
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
3
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press
?/1 to turn the receiver back on.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – to select a preset number.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
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 24.
If you want to switch the memory page,
press SHIFT on the remote.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset number, start again from step 3.
5
6
number.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-
character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY/ENTER, start again from step
3.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
Notes
Tuning to preset stations
• 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.
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning
to preset stations”.
• 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.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
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Using the remote
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or
AM.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. You can also display
RDS information.
To select the Preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
on the remote to change the memory page.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 22), automatic
tuning (page 22), or preset tuning
(page 23).
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.
Displaying RDS information
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) or preset station
a)
b)
name t Frequency t PTY (Program
c)
Type) indication t RT (Radio Text)
indication t CT (Current Time) indication
d)
(in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently
applied t Volume level
a)
This information appears only when PS is received
or the preset station is indexed.
b)
This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
c)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 25).
d)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Notes
Program type
indication
Description
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
• 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.
TRAVEL
LEISURE
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
Description of program types
JAZZ
Jazz programs
Program type
indication
Description
COUNTRY
NATION M
Country music programs
NEWS
News programs
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on
current news
OLDIES
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
NONE
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above
SPORT
Sports programs
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
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
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Changing the display
Changing the information in
the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change as follows.
*
Index name t Input name t Sound field
name t Volume level
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 41). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
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About the indications in the display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
;
DIGITAL EX
;PRO LOGIC IIx DTS-ES
LFE SP A
NEO:6
RDS
MEMORY
DIRECT
SW
SP B SLEEP OPT COAX
96/24 D.RANGE EQ STEREO MONO
L
C
S
R
SL
SR
qf qd qs
qa q;
9
SBL SB SBR
qg
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 17). While this indicator
lights up, the receiver outputs the LFE signal
recorded on the disc or generates a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
This indicator does not light during the 2CH
STEREO mode.
F DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
24 bit signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 35).
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 cinema/
music mode decoding is activated.
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 22–25 for tuner operations.
I DIRECT: Lights up when the ANALOG
D ;DIGITAL EX: Lights up when the receiver
is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
DIRECT function is activated.
J EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
K D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
compression is activated (page 40).
L COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated. However, these
M OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
indicators do not light up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
N SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function
for DTS format signals and for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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O 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)), SB (Surround Back
(the surround back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround
Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
As encoded
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)
Dolby Pro Logic
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
(PLII MV)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)
Press 2CH.
PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GM)
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx
(PLIIX MV)
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 A.F.D. mode.
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CIN)
DTS Neo:6
Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)
You can switch the audio of the selected input to
the two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources. Also see “D.PWR” on page 38.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog
audio.
2
Press DIRECT.
“A.DIRECT” appears in the display and the
analog audio is output.
Notes
• This function is cancelled when you switch the sound
field (pages 29-32).
• When this function is used, test tone function cannot
be used.
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Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
This mode 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; 7 channels through
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS
Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
decoding if necessary.
x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
Tip
x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR
BACK DECODING (page 33) to match the input
stream to the mode you prefer.
x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
x PLII GM (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or
Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLIIX MS (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
surround speakers.
x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals
panned to the surround speakers.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for
DTS format signals and for signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Selecting a sound field
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
output to the sub woofer. However the low
frequency signal is not generated when “Neo:6
Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS
C.ST.EX A
C.ST.EX B
C.ST.EX C
V. M. DIM
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
DCS
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
Selecting a sound field for
music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
x V. M. DIM (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)
DCS
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
Sound field
HALL
Display
HALL
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
JAZZ
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
CONCERT
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
When the headphones are
connected
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
x HEADPHONE (2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound
field processing and multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channels.
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Tip
You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
Note
–
–
–
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround encoded programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
HEADPHONE (2CH) if using a sound field selected
with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE
THEATER if using a sound field selected with the
MOVIE or MUSIC button.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH or A.F.D.
Note
Sound fields does not function for PCM 96 kHz
signals.
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Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 34.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 38).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected.
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
When you select “AUTO”
a)
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag , the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Input stream
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
Output channel
Applied surround back decoder
—
5.1
6.1
5.1
6.1
6.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
b)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
—
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
b)
Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Matrix decoder
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
When you select “ON”
a)
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when
the output channel is 7.1.
Input stream
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
Output channel
Applied surround back decoder
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
b)
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
b)
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1
c)
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
d)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c)
d)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
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Customizing sound fields
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
Note on the displayed items
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.
— INPUT MODE
You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
1
2
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
Audio input modes
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”.
• AUTO IN
Gives priority to the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when
there is no digital audio signals.
• COAX IN
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT IN
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG
LEVEL menu parameters
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
x T.TONE (Test Tone)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each
speaker. When set to “AUTO”, the test tone is output
from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX”,
you can select which speaker will output the test tone.
x BAL. XXXX (Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of L (+1 to +16),
BALANCE (0), R (+1 to +16) in 33 steps.
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x CTR XXX.X dB
For advanced LEVEL menu
adjustments
(Center speaker level)
x SUR.L. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (L) level)
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
x SUR.R. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (R) level)
For details on “MENU”, see page 37. For details
on how to set the items, see page 40.
x SB XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
x SBL XXX.X dB
(Surround back (L) level)**
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
x SBR XXX.X dB
(Surround back (R) level)**
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
x S.W. XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
While holding down 2CH, press ?/1.
Initial setting: 0 dB
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
MULTI CH IN
x
S.W. XXX dB
(Multi channel sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 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.
* Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“SINGLE” in the SP SETUP menu.
**Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“DUAL” in the SP SETUP menu.
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the size of the surround effect.
Note
When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SP SETUP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer
if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
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Adjusting the equalizer
Advanced settings
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of each speaker using the EQ menu.
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
Bass
Treble
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
Level
(dB)
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
Frequency
(Hz)
Frequency
(Hz)
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
1
Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
3
4
Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected
parameter.
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“EQ”.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.
For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
4
5
While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
x MENU (Menu expanding)
• MENU EXP.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
The advanced parameters for the SP SETUP and
LEVEL menus are displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup item, see pages 17, 35 and
the following pages.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the system is
decoding PCM 96 kHz signals, or when DTS 96/24,
DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
• MENU STD
The advanced parameters are not displayed.
EQ menu parameters
DTS 96/24
x
96 XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
• 96 AUTO
x EQ
Initial setting: OFF
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• 96 OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
L
R
x
BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
L
R
x
TREB. XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
Notes
• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 29). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “96 OFF”.
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode
(page 29). When the system is set to other sound
fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48
kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
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x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
x PWR.S. XXX
(CONTROL A1II power save function)
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the
• ON
surround back decoding mode (page 33).
during standby mode when the power save function
is activated.
For details on each decoding mode, see page 34.
• OFF
• AUTO
• ON
• OFF
Lets you turn on the system automatically when the
component connected via monaural mini-plug cords
(page 44) is turned on.
Note
This parameter is valid only when A.F.D. mode is
selected except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode
(page 29).
x DUAL XXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
x S.F XXXX (Sound field link)
• S.F LINK
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an
input whenever it is selected. For example, if you
select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change
to a different input and return to SA-CD/CD, HALL
will automatically be applied again.
• S.F FIX
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
• M (Main)
Sound field link is not activated.
Sound of the main language will be output.
• S (Sub)
x DEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 3 and
TV/SAT, and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and MD/TAPE.
• DEC. AUTO
x [DIMMER]
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display.
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
• DEC. PCM
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 41.
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PCM”. When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound
from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC.
PCM”.
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 17 for the SP SETUP menu
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.
x D.PWR XXX
(Digital power management)
• D.PWR OFF
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital
circuits automatically when outputting the analog
audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or
MULTI CH IN function. You can enjoy high quality
analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.
• D.PWR ON
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select
if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the
“D.PWR OFF” setting.
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Tip
All SP SETUP menu parameters
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
XXXX SET
SP PAT. XXX
SW
(SUB WOOFER)
L
R
(FRONT)
C
(CENTER)
SL
SBL
L
SR
(SURROUND)
SBR
R
SB
/
(SURR BACK)
DIST. X.X m (FRONT)
C
DIST. X.X m (CENTER)
SL
SBL
SR
DIST. X.X m (SURROUND)
SBR
SB
/
DIST. X.X m (SURR BACK)
DISTANCE*
PL. XXXX*
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.
HGT. XXXX*
SP > XXX Hz*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x DISTANCE (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• ft.
x HGT. XXXX
(Surround speaker height)*
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31).
The distance is displayed in feet.
• m
The distance is displayed in meters.
x PL. XXXX
(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 31).
B
A
B
A
60
30
120˚
100˚
• LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
A
A
B
B
• HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
• SIDE
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker parameter is set to “NO”.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• BEHD
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
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D.RANGE
x SP > XXX Hz
x
COMP. XXX
(Speaker crossover frequency)
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
• OFF
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers
set to “SMALL” in the SP SETUP menu. You can
adjust the bass crossover frequency in three steps
(60 Hz, 100 Hz and 150 Hz).
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
parameters
• MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 35 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
All LEVEL menu parameters
T.TONE
P.NOISE*
P.AUDIO*
Note
BAL. XXXX
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
CTR XXX.X dB
SUR.L. XXX.X dB
SUR.R. XXX.X dB
SB XXX.X dB
SBL XXX.X dB**
SBR XXX.X dB**
S.W. XXX.X dB
MULTI CH IN
S.W. XXX dB
D.RANGE
COMP. XXX*
EFCT. XXX
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”
**Adjustable only when surround back speaker is set
to “DUAL” (page 18).
x P.NOISE (Phase noise)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two
adjacent speakers.
x P.AUDIO (Phase audio)
Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent
speakers.
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To create an index name
1
Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.
Other Operations
Rotate –/+ to select a character, then rotate
MENU to move the cursor to the next
position.
Naming preset stations
and inputs
Tips
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s
display.
• You can select the character type as follows by
rotating –/+.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, rotate –/+ until a blank
space appears in the display.
To index a preset station
• If you made a mistake, rotate MENU until the
character you want to change flashes, then rotate
–/+ to select the correct character.
1
2
3
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
2
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Tune in the preset station you want to
create an index name for (page 23).
The entered name is registered.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,
the Program Service (PS) name appears instead of the
name you entered. (You cannot change the name of a
Program Service (PS) name. The name you entered
will be overwritten by the Program Service (PS)
name.)
4
5
Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name”.
To index an input
1
Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an
input you want to create an index name
for.
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
3
4
Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name”.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Selecting the speaker
system
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time. Use the remote for the
operation.
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
1
2
Press ALT to light up the button.
Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
system you want to use.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t
0:30:00 t OFF
The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
SP A and SP B indication turn off.
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
The speaker system
Tip
• SP A
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 46), then
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals.
• SP B
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals.
• SP A and SP B
The speakers connected to both the FRONT
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
connection). In this case, be sure to connect
front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
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Recording on a video tape
Recording
You can record from a VCR or a TV 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 if you
need help.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
1
2
Select the program source to be
recorded.
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.
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.
Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT
or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks.
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
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 OPTICAL MD
OUT jacks.
• 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 input are
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT
jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks
even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog
audio signals of the current or previously used input
are output.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OPTICAL MD
OUT jacks when ANALOG DIRECT is being used.
The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure
superior sound quality when “D.PWR” is set to
“D.PWR OFF”.
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If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to
“CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO
2 jacks on the amplifier (receiver).
CONTROL A1II Control
System
Connections
The CONTROL A1II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver),
MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic
function selection.
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II
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).
(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.)
Example
Note
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the
CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the
connected component in a manner contrary to the
functions of the application, as this may cause the
application to operate incorrectly.
MD
deck
Tape
deck
CD
player
Other
components
Amplifier
(Receiver)
In the CONTROL A1II 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 A1II jack, you
can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated
to the CONTROL A1II 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
A1II, 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 CONTROL A1II control system.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2
meters long, with no resistance.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
Basic Functions
The input selector on the receiver automatically
switches to the correct input when you press the
play button on one of the connected components
(Auto input selection).
The CONTROL A1II 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.
components with CONTROL A1II 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).
If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be
sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and
connect the changer to the CD jacks on the
amplifier (receiver).
Note
When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the automatic
input selection to operate.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP413
You can use the remote RM-PP413 to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
Before you use your
remote
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
P
?/1
1
RM SET UP
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD
Inserting batteries into the
remote
2
3
wh
AV1
AV2
TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
wg
wf
wd
PHONO
2CH
AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
4
5
6
sensor
on the receiver.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
DUAL
MUSIC
SB
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
TEST
TONE
DIRECT
MONO DECODING
6
ws
wa
w;
7
8
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
AUDIO
ANGLE
9
SUBTITLE ENTER
.
>
>10/11
0/10
12
SHIFT D.TUNING
DISC
ALT
-
m
M
9
q;
ql
qk
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
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.
X
x
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MUTING
AV MENU
qj
qa
qs
MASTER
VOL
ENTER
V
v
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
B
b
qh
qg
O
• 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.
DISPLAY
TV VOL
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
MAIN
MENU
TV CH
VIDEO
qd
qf
WIDE
DIMMER
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
DISPLAY
qg
TV/VCR/
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
Selects information
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
LD player/
DVD player
screen.
A.F.D. wd Receiver
Selects the decoding
mode for audio sound.
D.TUNING Receiver
qk
Enters direct tuning
mode.
ALT 9
Remote
When ALT button lights
up, it changes the remote
key function to activate
those buttons with
DUAL
Receiver
Selects the language
you want during
digital broadcast.
MONO 6
orange printing.
DVD 2
Receiver
To watch DVD.
After selecting a
ANGLE
w;
DVD player Selects viewing angle or
changes the angles.
ENTER 8 TV/VCR/
satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
ANT ql
VCR
Selects output signal
from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
AUDIO
TV/VCR/
Changes the sound to
wa
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV
ENTER qh Receiver/
VCR/
Enters the selection.
Sound.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
AUX wf Receiver
AV VCR/
To listen to an audio
equipment.
JUMP/TIME Satellite tuner Toggles between the
7
previous and the
current channels.
Displays menu.
MENU qj Satellite tuner/
DVD player
CD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/ time of disc, etc.
DVD player
Shows the time or
displays the playing
AV1 and Remote
Selects the command
mode of the remote.
AV2 wh
AV ?/1
1
TV/VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
Turns the audio and
video components on or
MAIN
MENU qd
Receiver
Selects the menu of
the receiver.
MASTER
VOL +/–
qs
Receiver
Adjusts the master
volume of the
receiver.
DAT deck
MD/TAPE
wg
Receiver
To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
CLEAR
CD player/
Clears a mistake when
qk
DVD player you press the incorrect
numeric buttons or
returns to continuos
playback etc.
MOVIE 4 Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
MULTI CH Receiver
3
Selects MULTI CH
IN source.
DIMMER Receiver
qf
Adjusts the brightnessof
the display.
MUSIC 5 Receiver
Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
DIRECT Receiver
ws
Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
DISC q; CD player/
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
MUTING qa Receiver
Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
VCD player
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Button
Operations
Function
tf
td
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
P
?/1
RM SET UP
PHONO rl Receiver
To listen to turntable.
wj
wk
PRESET/
CH/
Receiver
Selects preset
stations.
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD
ts
ta
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/
ed
Selects preset
AV1
AV2
wl
e;
TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER
satellite tuner channels.
t;
rl
rk
CD player/
VCD player/ disc changer only).
DVD player/
Skips discs (multi-
PHONO
2CH
AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
ea
A.F.D.
MOVIE
DUAL
MUSIC
SB
MD deck
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
TEST
TONE
RETURN/
EXIT ej
VCD player/ Returns to the
LD player/
DVD player
DIRECT
MONO DECODING
previous menu.
es
rj
rh
6
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
AUDIO
ANGLE
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
9
ed
ef
SUBTITLE ENTER
RM SET UP Remote
tf
To set up the remote.
.
>
>10/11
rg
rf
0/10
12
SHIFT D.TUNING
DISC
ALT
-
m
M
SA-CD/CD Receiver
wl
To listen to Super
Audio CD or compact
disc.
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
eg
eh
X
x
H
rd
SB
Receiver
Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MUTING
AV MENU
DECODING
es
rs
MASTER
VOL
V
v
SEARCH
MODE q;
DVD player
Selects searching
mode. Press to select
the unit for search
(track, index, etc.)
B
b
ENTER
O
DISPLAY
TV VOL
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
ej
ek
SHIFT ql
Receiver
Receiver
Selects a memory
page for presetting
radio stations or
tuning to preset
stations.
MAIN
MENU
TV CH
VIDEO
ra
r;
WIDE
DIMMER
el
SLEEP wj
Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
SOURCE ea Remote
Selects 2ND AV
output.
SUBTITLE DVD player
Changes the subtitles.
ef
SYSTEM
STANDBY TV/VCR/
(Press AV
?/1 1 and CD player/
Receiver/
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
Satellite tuner/ video components.
?/1 wj at
the same
time)
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TEST
Receiver
Outputs test tone.
TONE rj
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
?/1 wj
Receiver
Turns the receiver on
or off.
TOP MENU/ DVD player
Displays DVD title.
GUIDE rs Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
./>
rg ef
VCR/
Skips tracks.
TUNER e; Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV CH +/– TV
r;
Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/SAT t; Receiver
To watch TV
programs or satellite
receiver.
m/M
rf
CD player/
VCD player/ forward or backward
DVD player
LD player/
MD deck
Searches tracks in the
TV/VIDEO TV
ek
Selects input signal:
TV input or video
input.
direction.
TV VOL
TV
Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
+/– ra
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
TV ?/1 td TV
Turns the TV on or
off.
VIDEO1 ta Receiver
VIDEO2 ts Receiver
VIDEO3 wk Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
N rd
VCR/
Starts playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
WIDE el
TV
Selects the wide
picture mode.
X eg
VCR/
Pauses playback or
1-9 and
0/10 rh
Receiver
Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuning to preset
stations and with
D.TUNING for direct
tuning.
CD player/
VCD player/ recording with
LD player/ components in
DVD player/ recording standby.)
MD deck/
DAT deck/
recording. (Alsostarts
Tape deck
CD player/
VCD player/ numbers.
Selects track
x eh
VCR/
Stops playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
0/10 selects track 10.
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner numbers.
Selects channel
2CH rk
Receiver
Selects 2CH
STEREO mode.
O ej
VCD player/ Returns to the
LD player/
DVD player
previous menu or
exits the menu.
>10/11 ef
CD player/
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
Selects track numbers
V/v qh
Receiver
Receiver
Selects a menu item.
MD deck
B/b qh
Adjusts or changes
the setting.
-/-- q;
TV
Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
V/v/B/b qh VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
Selects a menu item.
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Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
Selecting the command
mode of the remote
• 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.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• The SOURCE button on the remote is not available
for receiver operation.
Set the remote command mode using the
RM SET UP button and the remote command
mode buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,
then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of
the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by
the indicator.
Mode
AV1
AV2
Indicator flashes
once
twice
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
Note
If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, you cannot use the remote to operate the
receiver. To change the command mode of the
receiver, see page 55.
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To cancel programming
Programming the remote
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
1
Press AV ?/1 while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
Notes
2
Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to
control.
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the
last pressed button is valid.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
3
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input
is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
See the tables on pages 51–52 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively).
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed, do the following to
reset the remote to factory settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
4
5
Press ENTER.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
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The numeric codes
To control a DAT deck
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component
Maker
Code(s)
203
SONY
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
If you fail to program your remote using one of
the codes, try using other codes.
PIONEER
219
To control an MD deck
Maker
Code(s)
301
SONY
DENON
JVC
302
303
KENWOOD
304
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
To control a tape deck
Maker
Code(s)
201, 202
204, 205
206, 207, 208, 209
210
SONY
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.
DENON
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
To control a CD player
Maker
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
216
SONY
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
DENON
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
JVC
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
To control an LD player
112, 113, 114
115
Maker
Code(s)
601, 602, 603
606
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
SONY
116
PIONEER
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
117
115, 118, 119
120, 121, 122
To control a video CD player
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
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To control a TV
Maker
Code(s)
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
SONY
501, 502
DAEWOO
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
AIWA*
710, 750, 757, 758
707, 708, 709, 759
740
AKAI
FISHER
508
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
GOLDSTAR
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
517, 534
FISHER
717, 718, 719, 720
721, 722, 730
723, 753
513, 514, 515, 544
521, 522
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GOLDSTAR
GRUNDIG
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
516
724
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
503, 518, 544
503, 519, 544
503, 520, 544
509, 524
HITACHI
722, 725, 729, 741
717
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
732, 733, 734, 735
736
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
515, 518
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 540
510, 527, 528, 529, 544
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
729
SANYO
508, 545, 546, 547
535
PIONEER
SHARP
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
523, 536, 537, 538
530, 537, 539
535, 540, 541
542, 543
SAMSUNG
SANYO
742, 743, 744, 745
717, 720, 746
748, 749
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
751, 752
To control a satellite tuner or
cable box
747, 755, 756
754
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
801, 802, 803, 804
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
JERROLD/G.I.
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC
RCA
818
To control a DVD player
805, 819
815, 816, 817
Maker
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
406, 408
407
S. ATLANTA
SONY
To control a tuner
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TOSHIBA
DENON
Maker
Code(s)
409
SONY
002, 003, 004, 005
404
405
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
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.
There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
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.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME –/+ control is
not set at –∞ dB.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
not set to off (page 42).
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not
a malfunction. 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.
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. 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.
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.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 31).
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
• Make sure the center speaker is set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 17).
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
not set to off (page 42).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “ON” (page 38).
• 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.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround/surround
back speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 18).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 35). Check that the INPUT
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources
from OPTICAL input jack, nor set to “OPT IN”
for the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
• Make sure the surround back speaker is set to
either “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 18).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• 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 connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
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The FM reception is poor.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD OUT jack flashes
red.
• When “AUTO IN” is selected for INPUT MODE,
the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is
input. This is dependent on the INPUT MODE
function, and is not a malfunction.
• 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.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Remote control
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
receiver.
on the
AM
U
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
COAXIAL
Ground wire
(not supplied)
FM
75
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
ANTENNA
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
pressing INPUT MODE. Each tine you press
?/1, the command mode switches between
“C.MODE. AV2” and “C.MODE. AV1”. (The
initial setting is “C.MODE. AV2”.)
To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 23).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
code of two numbers and a message. You can
check the condition of the system by the
message. Refer to the following table to solve
the problem. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or
not they actually provide the service in question.
If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
DEC. EROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX”
is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set to “DEC. AUTO”.
PROTECT
There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn
off the receiver, check the speaker connection and
turn on the power again. If this problem persists,
turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Reference sections for clearing
the memory
Specifications
To clear
See
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, KR
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 16
page 36
2)
100 W + 100 W
3)
90 W + 90 W
2)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz–20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
1)
FRONT : 90 W + 90 W
1)
CENTER : 90 W
1)
SURR : 90 W + 90 W
1)
SURR BACK : 90 W +
90 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
1)
FRONT : 100 W + 100 W
CENTER : 100 W
SURR : 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK : 100 W +
1)
1)
1)
100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
1)
FRONT : 110 W + 110 W
1)
CENTER : 110 W
1)
SURR : 110 W + 110 W
SURR BACK : 110 W +
1)
110 W
Models of area code SP
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
2)
90 W + 90 W
2)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
1)
FRONT : 90 W + 90 W
CENTER : 90 W
SURR : 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK : 90 W +
1)
1)
1)
90 W
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
SP, CEL, CEK, KR
AU
TW
3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code
Power requirements
KR
220 V AC, 50 Hz
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Frequency response
PHONO
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Useable sensitivity
S/N
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna
75 ohms, unbalanced
10.7 MHz
RIAA equalization curve
0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ 10 Hz – 100 kHz
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, +0.5/–2 dB (when
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 ANALOG DIRECT is
selected)
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
Impedance: 50 kilohms
3)
S/N : 86 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
4)
(A, 2.5 mV
)
0.3%
Stereo:
Separation
Frequency response
0.5%
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ Sensitivity: 150 mV
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, Impedance: 50 kilohms
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 S/N : 96 dB
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
4)
5)
(A, 150 mV
)
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
4) INPUT SHORT.
AM tuner section
Tuning range
5) Weighted network, input level.
Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, AU, TW, KR
With 9-kHz tuning scale 531 – 1,602 kHz
Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial)
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Antenna
Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
450 kHz
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
DVD, TV/SAT, MD,
VIDEO3 (Optical)
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Harmonic distortion
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
Outputs
35 dB
MD/TAPE (REC OUT), Voltage: 150 mV
VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Impedance: 2.2 kilohms
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video:
SUB WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
EQ
Gain levels
10 dB, 1 dB step
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area code
CEL, CEK
AU
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
SP
220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
TW
KR
220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Power consumption
Area code
Power consumption
CEL, CEK, AU, SP, KR 270 W
TW 650 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (when “POWER
SAVE” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu is set
to “ON”) (page 38)
430 × 161 × 400 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Dimensions
Mass (Approx.)
14.5 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-PP413 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 2.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
DISPLAY 7 (26, 55)
R
R
Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
MULTI CHANNELDECODING
indicator 6 (21)
A.F.D. qg (30, 32, 54)
–/+ w; (17, 35, 37, 41)
?/1 (power) 2 (16, 17, 36)
DISPLAY 7 (26, 55)
Display 5 (27)
INPUT MODE 8 (35)
INPUT SELECTOR qs (21, 22,
23, 29, 35, 38, 41)
PHONES jack wd (53)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) wf
(15, 42, 54)
IR receptor 1 (45, 55)
MAIN MENU 3 (17, 35, 37, 41)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ 9 (20,
21)
SURR BACK DECODING qj
(33)
TUNING –/+ qk (22)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks wa (12)
MEMORY/ENTER 4 (16, 17,
23, 41)
2
3
4
5
6
9
1
7
8
wf
wdws
wa
w; ql
qk qj qh qg qf qd
qs
qa
q;
To remove the cover
P
U
S
H
Press PUSH to remove the cover. When you remove the
cover, keep the cover out of reach of the children.
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Index
A
Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters 37
Recording
EQ parameter 37
LEVEL parameter 35, 40
SP SETUP parameters 17, 38
speaker volume 20
on a video tape 43
on an audio tape or MD 43
Automatic tuning 22
Selecting
C
front speaker system 42
sound field 31–32
Changing
display 26
Sleep Timer 42
Sound field
Clearing receiver’s memory 16
Crossover frequency 40
CUSTOMIZE menu 37
resetting 36
selecting 31–32
SP SETUP menu 17, 38
Speakers
D
Digital Cinema Sound 31
Direct tuning 22
adjusting speaker volume 20
connection 14
impedance 14
Dual Mono 38
Dubbing. See Recording
placement 14
Supplied accessories 58
E
Editing. See Recording
EQ menu 37
T
Test tone 20
Tuning
I
automatically 22
directly 22
Indexing. See Naming
preset stations 23
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 35, 40
N
Naming 41
P
Preset stations
how to 23
how to tune 23
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