Sony Stereo System STRDH720 User Manual

4-262-412-12(1)  
Multi Channel AV  
Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DH720  
STR-DH720HP  
©2011 Sony Corporation  
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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this equipment.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord  
should be connected to the apparatus and the  
speakers in accordance with the following  
instructions.  
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.  
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the  
speaker cord.  
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and  
the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core  
of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC  
power cord from the MAINS before  
disconnecting the speaker cord from the  
apparatus and the speakers.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
For customers in Europe  
The following FCC statement  
applies only to the version of  
this model manufactured for  
sale in the U.S.A. Other  
versions may not comply with  
FCC technical regulations.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
NOTE:  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to  
the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health, which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources. For more  
detailed information about recycling of this product,  
please contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
About This Manual  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
• The instructions in this manual are for models  
STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. The model  
number is located at the lower right front panel of  
the receiver. The illustrations used in this manual  
are of the USA model and they may be different  
from your model. Any differences in operation are  
marked in the manual as “Europe model only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
operation of the receiver with the supplied remote  
control. You can also use the control buttons on  
the receiver if they have the same or similar names  
as those on the remote control.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical  
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if  
the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or  
0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery  
should be replaced by qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,  
hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service  
or the shop where you purchased the product.  
On copyrights  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929;  
7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and  
the Symbol are registered trademarks, &  
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS  
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product  
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
Notice for customers: The following  
information is only applicable to  
equipment sold in countries applying  
EU Directives.  
This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United  
States and other countries.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,  
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color  
(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
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The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver  
is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.  
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &  
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also  
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.  
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod  
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are  
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®  
marks are not specified.  
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that  
an electronic accessory has been designed to  
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively,  
and has been certified by the developer to meet  
Apple performance standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this  
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory  
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory  
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless  
performance.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or  
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
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Getting started .............................................17  
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.......................... 56  
Playing back equipment with one-touch  
operation (One-Touch Play)................... 58  
connected to the receiver  
Connections  
1: Installing the speakers .............................18  
2: Connecting the speakers..........................20  
3: Connecting the TV ..................................22  
4a: Connecting the video equipment...........23  
4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........31  
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............32  
6: Connecting the AC power cord  
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 59  
(mains lead) ............................................32  
Switching between digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 60  
Using the sound/images from other inputs  
Initializing the receiver................................33  
Setting the speakers .....................................33  
Guide to on-screen display operation..........39  
Basic Operations  
Using the Settings menu ............................. 63  
EQ Settings menu ....................................... 67  
Audio Settings menu................................... 68  
HDMI Settings menu.................................. 68  
System Settings menu................................. 69  
Operating without connecting to a TV ....... 70  
Playing an input source equipment..............41  
Playing an iPhone/iPod................................43  
Playing a USB device..................................46  
Recording using the receiver .......................48  
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................49  
Presetting FM/AM radio stations  
(Preset Tuning) .......................................50  
Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................51  
(Europe model only)  
Using the Remote Control  
Reassigning the input button....................... 74  
Resetting the input buttons.......................... 75  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Selecting the sound field..............................52  
Resetting sound fields to the default  
settings....................................................56  
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Additional Information  
Supplied accessories  
• Operating Instructions (this manual)  
• Quick Setup Guide  
Precautions.................................................. 76  
Troubleshooting .......................................... 77  
Specifications.............................................. 84  
Index............................................................ 86  
• GUI Menu List  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Remote control (1)  
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• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote control  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by  
matching 3 and # on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment of the  
remote control.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot  
or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct  
sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may  
cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and  
corrosion.  
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons  
may be reset to their default settings. If this  
happens, reassign the input buttons (page 74).  
• When the receiver no longer responds to the  
remote control, replace all the batteries with new  
ones.  
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Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
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5
6 7  
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qk qj  
qh  
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A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 50, 56, 75)  
B TONE, TONE MODE (page 67)  
C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42, 48, 60, 61)  
D Display panel (page 10)  
N 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.,  
MUSIC (page 52)  
O TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/  
ENTER  
Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).  
P INPUT MODE (page 60)  
E Remote control sensor  
Receives signals from remote control.  
Q PHONES jack (page 24, 77)  
F DISPLAY (page 51, 74)  
R SPEAKERS  
Turns the speaker system on or off (page 21).  
G DIMMER  
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3  
levels.  
H MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42, 66)  
I MUTING (page 42)  
J VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 29)  
K iPhone/iPod terminals (page 28)  
Connects the  
(USB) port and the video jack  
to output audio/video from iPhone/iPod.  
L
(USB) port (page 31)  
M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 35)  
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Indicators on the display panel  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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:
LFE  
COAX  
HDMI  
OPT  
DTS  
ES  
96/24 NEO 6  
PL II x z  
TrueHD  
SLEEP  
D.RANGE  
LH  
L
RH  
R
SW  
-
+
DTS HD MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM  
D
EX  
C
S
ST  
RDS  
SL  
SR  
SBL SB SBR  
qd  
qs  
qa  
0
A Playback channel indicators  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels  
being played back. Based on the speaker  
settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to  
show how the receiver downmixes the source  
sound.  
D Input indicator  
Lights up to indicate the current input.  
HDMI  
– The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”, and  
when the receiver recognizes the equipment  
connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 23).  
– TV input detected Audio Return Channel  
(ARC) signals.  
LH  
RH  
L
Front Left High  
Front Right High  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
COAX  
R
The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or  
“COAX”, and when the source signal is a digital  
signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 60).  
OPT  
C
SL  
SR  
S
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround equipment  
obtained by Pro Logic  
processing)  
The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or “OPT”,  
and when the source signal is a digital signal  
through the OPTICAL jack (page 60).  
SBL  
SBR  
SB  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Surround Back (the  
surround back equipment  
obtained by 6.1 channel  
decoding)  
E DTS(-ES) indicator  
Lights up the respective indicator when the  
receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS  
format signals.  
DTS  
DTS-ES  
DTS 96/24  
DTS  
DTS-ES  
DTS 96 kHz/24 bit  
Example:  
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1  
Recording format: 3/2.1  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that  
you have completed the digital connections and  
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG”  
(page 60) or “A. DIRECT” is not selected.  
LFE  
SW  
L
C
R
F NEO:6  
SL  
SR  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music  
decoder is activated (page 53).  
B SW  
Lights up when the audio signal is output from  
the SUBWOOFER jack.  
C
LFE  
Lights up when the disc being played back  
contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)  
channel and the LFE channel signal is actually  
being reproduced.  
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G Dolby Pro Logic indicator  
M DTS-HD indicator  
Lights up the respective indicator when the  
receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing.  
This matrix surround decoding technology can  
enhance input signals.  
Lights up the respective indicator when the  
receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD  
format signals.  
DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution  
Audio  
PL  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PL II  
PL IIx  
PL IIz  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz  
DTS-HD LBR  
DTS-HD Low Bit Rate  
Audio  
Note  
These indicators may not light up depending on  
the speaker pattern setting.  
H Dolby Digital Surround indicator  
Lights up the respective indicator when the  
receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby  
Digital format signals.  
D
D EX  
D+  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
TrueHD  
Note  
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make  
sure that you have completed the digital  
connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 60) or “A. DIRECT” is not  
selected.  
I SLEEP  
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated.  
J D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range compression is  
activated (page 66).  
K Tuning indicators  
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio  
station.  
ST  
Stereo broadcast  
RDS (Europe model only)  
Tuned to a station with RDS services.  
Preset station number (The number will change  
according to the preset station you select.)  
L LPCM  
Lights up when the receiver is decoding the  
Linear PCM signals.  
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Rear panel  
1
1, 2  
3 2  
1
4
A Audio signal section  
B Video signal section*  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack.  
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26,  
27, 28, 29)  
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks  
(page 22, 26, 27, 28, 29)  
HDMI IN/OUT  
OPTICAL IN  
COAXIAL IN  
HDMI IN/OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26, 27)  
Green  
(Y)  
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 20, 22,  
26, 27, 29, 31)  
High  
quality  
image  
Blue  
Y, PB, PR IN/OUT  
(PB)  
White (L)  
Red  
AUDIO IN/OUT  
(PR  
)
Red (R)  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 27,  
29)  
AUDIO OUT  
Black  
Yellow  
VIDEO IN/OUT  
C ANTENNA section  
FM ANTENNA jack (page 32)  
AM ANTENNA terminals (page 32)  
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D SPEAKERS section (page 20)  
Remote control  
Use the supplied remote control to operate this  
receiver and other equipment. The remote  
control is assigned to operate Sony audio/  
video equipment. You can reassign the input  
button to match the equipment connected to  
your receiver (page 74).  
* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the  
selected input image (page 22).  
• RM-AAU106 (USA and Canada  
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qs  
ql  
qd  
qk  
qj  
qf  
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To use the buttons printed in  
pink  
J
V/v/B/b  
,
Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press  
to enter/confirm the selection.  
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button  
printed in pink that you want to use.  
Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press  
ENT/MEM (C).  
K TOOLS/OPTIONS  
Displays and selects items from the option  
menus.  
L MENU/HOME  
Press AMP (Y), then press MENU/HOME to  
display the menu to operate the receiver.  
2
Press  
ENT/MEM  
M TUNING +/–  
Scans a station.  
PRESET +/–  
Selects preset stations.  
D.TUNING  
Enters direct tuning mode.  
N SOUND FIELD +**/–  
1
Selects a sound field.  
Hold down  
O SHIFT  
SHIFT  
Changes the remote control button function to  
activate the buttons printed in pink (page 14).  
Q MASTER VOL +/– or  
+/–  
Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
R MUTING or  
Turns off the sound temporarily.  
Press MUTING or  
sound.  
again to restore the  
To control the receiver  
B ?/1* (on/standby)  
S RETURN/EXIT O  
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Saving the power in standby mode  
When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”  
(page 68).  
W SLEEP  
Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a  
specified time.  
Each time you press this button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
C Input buttons**  
Selects the equipment you want to use. When  
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver  
turns on. The buttons are assigned to control  
Sony equipment.  
0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 t  
OFF  
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
indicator lights up in the display panel.  
Numeric buttons**  
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric  
buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time  
appears on the display panel. If you press  
SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.  
ENT/MEM  
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM  
to stores a station during tuner operation.  
E INPUT MODE  
Selects the input mode when the same  
equipment is connected to both digital and  
analog jacks.  
X AUTO VOL  
Adjusts the volume automatically depending on  
the input signal or content from the connected  
equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME  
function).  
This function is useful, for example, when the  
sound of a commercial is louder than the TV  
programs.  
F DISPLAY  
Views information on the display panel.  
I GUI MODE  
Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen.  
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Notes  
(Previous channel)  
Returns to the previous channel watched (for  
more than five seconds).  
• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you  
turn off this function.  
• As this function is available only when Dolby  
Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,  
the sound may suddenly increase when you  
switch to other formats.  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
/ (Text)  
Displays text information.  
F DISPLAY  
Displays information related to the current TV  
program.  
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
received.  
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS  
96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio signals are being  
received.  
/
(Info/Text reveal)  
Displays information such as current channel  
number and screen mode.  
Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a  
quiz) while in the text mode.  
H Color buttons  
Displays an operation guide on the TV screen  
when the color buttons are available. Follow the  
operation guide to perform a selected operation.  
AUTO CAL  
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL  
to activate the Auto Calibration function.  
K TOOLS/OPTIONS  
Note  
Displays the TV function options.  
This button is not available when the receiver is  
in “GUI MODE”.  
L MENU/HOME  
Displays the TV menus.  
Y AMP  
N TV CH +**/– or PROG +**/–  
Activates the receiver operation.  
Scans for the preset TV channels.  
c**/C  
To control a Sony TV  
Hold down TV (P), then press the button  
printed in yellow to select the function you  
want.  
Example: Hold down TV (P), then press  
TV CH + or PROG + (N).  
Selects the next or previous page while in the  
text mode.  
Q TV VOL +/– or  
+/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
R MUTING or  
Activates the TV’s muting function.  
2
Press  
S RETURN/EXIT O  
TV CH +/PROG +  
Returns to the previous TV menu.  
T GUIDE or  
1
Display the on-screen program guide.  
Hold down  
V AUDIO** or  
**  
TV  
Changes the dual sound mode.  
Z INPUT or  
(Input select)  
Selects the input signal (TV or video).  
(Text hold)  
Holds the current page while in the text mode.  
A TV ?/1 (on/standby)  
* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)  
simultaneously, the receiver and connected  
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).  
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes  
automatically each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
Turns the TV on or off.  
C Numeric buttons**  
Selects the TV channels.  
ENT/MEM  
Enters the selections.  
**The 5/VIDEO 2, AUDIO/  
, N and  
CLEAR  
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+/PROG+/c buttons  
have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references  
when operating the receiver.  
Use with the numeric buttons to select the channel  
numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. For  
example, to select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and 1.  
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To control other Sony equipment  
Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 14).  
Blu-ray Disc, Satellite tuner, VCR  
CD player  
USB device,  
iPhone/iPod  
Name  
DVD player  
Power  
Track  
Enter  
cable TV tuner  
A
C
AV ?/1*  
Power  
Power  
Channel  
Enter  
Power  
Track  
Enter  
Track >10  
Numeric buttons**  
ENT/MEM  
Channel  
Enter  
Enter  
CLEAR  
Clear  
Clear  
D
iPhone CTRL  
iPhone/iPod  
control mode  
F
G
H
J
DISPLAY  
Display  
Menu  
Display  
Display  
Display  
Display  
POP UP/MENU  
Color buttons  
Menu, guide  
Enter  
Menu, guide  
Enter  
Enter  
Select  
Enter  
V/v/B/b  
Select  
Select  
Select  
Options menu  
Menu  
K
L
M
TOOLS/OPTIONS  
MENU/HOME  
m/M  
Options menu Options menu  
Menu Menu  
Menu  
Search forward, –  
backward  
Fast forward, Fast forward, Fast forward,  
rewind  
rewind  
rewind  
N**  
Play  
Play  
Play  
Play  
./>  
Skip track  
Pause  
Stop  
Search index Skip track  
Skip track  
Pause  
X
Pause  
Stop  
Pause  
Stop  
x
Stop  
FOLDER +/–  
Select folder  
Return  
S
RETURN/  
Return  
Return, exit  
EXIT O  
T
U
V
GUIDE or  
Program  
schedule  
Guide menu  
TOP MENU  
On-screen  
guide  
AUDIO** or  
Audio  
**  
Z
INPUT  
Select input  
Select input  
Notes  
* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as  
simultaneously, the receiver and connected  
examples.  
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).  
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes  
automatically each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
• Depending on the model of your connected  
equipment, some functions explained in this  
section may not work with the supplied remote  
control.  
**The 5/VIDEO 2, AUDIO/  
, N and  
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+/PROG+/c buttons  
have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references  
when operating the receiver.  
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Getting started  
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps  
below.  
Installing and connecting the  
speakers (page 18, 20)  
Setting the audio output settings on  
the connected equipment  
To output multi channel digital audio, check the  
digital audio output setting on the connected  
equipment.  
For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio  
“DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”,  
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of  
September 2010).  
For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio  
Output Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream”  
(with system software version 3.5).  
Checking the connection  
appropriate for your equipment  
Connecting the TV and video  
equipment (page 22, 23)  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. See the illustration below. Select the  
connection according to the jacks on your  
equipment.  
We recommend that you connect your video  
components via HDMI connection if they have  
HDMI jacks.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected equipment.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Preparing the receiver  
Y
See “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead)” (page 32) and “Initializing the receiver”  
(page 33).  
HDMI  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
P
Digital  
Analog  
Setting the speakers  
Select the speaker pattern (page 33), then perform  
Auto Calibration (page 34).  
High quality image  
Note  
You can check the speaker connection using  
“Test Tone” (page 65). If the sound is not output  
correctly, check the speaker connection and make  
the settings explained above again.  
Connecting the audio equipment  
(page 31)  
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Connections  
1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel  
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).  
5.1 channel speaker system  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a subwoofer.  
Example of speaker system  
configuration  
7.1 channel speaker system  
using surround back speakers  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of  
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound  
in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by  
connecting additional one surround back  
speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back  
speakers (7.1 channel).  
7.1 channel speaker system  
using front high speakers  
You can enjoy vertical sound effects by  
connecting additional two front high speakers  
in PLIIz mode (page 53).  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSurround back speaker (Left)*  
GSurround back speaker (Right)*  
HFront high speaker (Left)*  
IFront high speaker (Right)*  
JSubwoofer  
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the  
front high speakers simultaneously.  
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Tips  
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system  
with two surround back speakers, all the angles A  
should be the same.  
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system  
with two front high speakers, place the front high  
speakers  
– at an angle between 22° to 45°.  
– at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front  
speakers.  
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,  
place the surround back speaker behind the  
listening position.  
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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2: Connecting the speakers  
Center speaker  
Surround speaker  
Right Left  
B
B
1
A
B
B
10 mm  
(13/32")  
4
2
3
Right  
Left  
Right  
Left  
Subwoofer*  
Surround back/  
Front high speaker**  
Front speaker  
2
4
3
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cord (not supplied)  
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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, turn off the function when  
watching movies. If the auto standby function is  
set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically  
based on the level of the input signal to the  
subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.  
**If you connect only one surround back speaker,  
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminals.  
Notes  
• You can turn on or off the speaker system with the  
SPEAKERS button (page 9).  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the  
AC power cord (mains lead).  
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker  
cords are not touching each other within the  
SPEAKERS terminals.  
• After you have install and connect your speaker, be  
sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker  
Settings menu (page 33).  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT  
jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect  
HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.  
TV  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Audio/Video  
signals  
or  
or  
ARC  
A
B*  
C
D
E*  
**  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DVideo cord (not supplied)  
EHDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
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* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel  
surround sound from the speakers connected to  
the receiver, connect B or E.  
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the  
TV’s muting function.  
4a: Connecting the video  
equipment  
**If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return  
Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound  
will output from the speakers connected to the  
receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to  
set the “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI  
Settings menu (page 57). If you want to select an  
audio signal using other than an HDMI cable  
(e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord),  
switch the audio input mode using INPUT  
MODE (page 60).  
Using HDMI connection  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits video  
and audio signals in digital format.  
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-  
compatible equipment using HDMI cables,  
operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”  
Sync Features” (page 56).  
Notes  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the  
HDMI features  
AC power cord (mains lead).  
• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and  
audio signals of a playback equipment are being  
output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply  
of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor  
audio signals will be transmitted.  
• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI  
TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.  
You may not be able to record, even if you connect  
recording equipment.  
• Depending on the status of the connection between  
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the  
TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case,  
place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the  
receiver.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI  
can be output from the speakers connected to  
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby  
Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details,  
see “Digital audio formats supported by the  
receiver” (page 55).  
• The receiver can receive Multi Channel  
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a  
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with  
an HDMI connection.  
• Analog video signals input to the receiver’s  
VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO  
jacks can be output as HDMI signals (page  
30). Audio signals are not output from an  
HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is  
converted.  
Tips  
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio  
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),  
Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color  
(x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For  
details, see “Function for conversion of video  
signals” (page 30).  
• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV  
to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV  
sound from the speakers connected to the receiver,  
set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it  
can be switched between either “Fixed” or  
“Variable”.  
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You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD  
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi  
Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI  
connection.  
• Set the image resolution of the playback  
equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy  
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master  
Audio, Dolby TrueHD).  
• The image resolution of the playback  
equipment may need to be at certain settings  
before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear  
PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of  
the playback equipment.  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack  
is output through the SPEAKERS terminals,  
HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It  
is not output through any other audio jacks.  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output through the HDMI TV OUT  
jack. The video input signals cannot be  
output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or  
MONITOR OUT jacks.  
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input  
are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack  
while the GUI menu is displayed.  
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible  
TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3,  
etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI  
cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back  
a 3D-compatible content.  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 3D images may not be  
displayed.  
• When you want to listen to the sound from  
the TV speaker, set the “Audio Out” to  
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu  
(page 69). If you cannot play back multi  
channel audio source, set to “AMP”.  
However, the sound will not output through  
the TV speaker.  
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not  
input and output.  
• Not every HDMI equipment supports all  
functions that are defined by the specific  
HDMI version. For example, equipment that  
support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support  
Audio Return Channel (ARC).  
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a  
Super Audio CD are not output.  
• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the  
video and audio signals of a playback  
equipment are being output to a TV via the  
receiver. If you set the “Pass Through” to  
“OFF”, video and audio signals will not be  
transmitted when the power is turned off.  
• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency,  
bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI  
jack may be suppressed by the connected  
equipment. Check the setup of the connected  
equipment if the image is poor or the sound  
does not come out of the equipment  
connected via the HDMI cable.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected equipment for details.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of channels  
or audio format of audio output signals from  
the playback equipment is switched.  
• When the connected equipment is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the  
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be  
distorted or may be lost.  
If this is the case, check the specification of  
the connected equipment.  
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When connecting cords  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect according to the availability of  
jacks on the connected equipment.  
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a  
Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color  
(Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be  
displayed properly.  
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI  
conversion cable. When you connect an  
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D  
equipment, the sound and/or the image may  
be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or  
digital connecting cords, then set the “Input  
Assign” in the Input Option menu (page 61)  
when the sound is not output correctly.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
If you want to connect several  
digital equipment, but cannot  
find an unused input  
See “Using the sound/images from other  
inputs (Input Assign)” (page 61).  
Converting video signals  
This receiver is equipped with a function for  
converting video signals. For details, see  
“Function for conversion of video signals”  
(page 30).  
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player  
Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player  
Audio/video  
Audio signals  
or  
Video signals  
signals  
A
B*  
C
D
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
Alternative connection  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
COptical digital cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
* When you connect the equipment equipped with  
an OPTICAL jack, set the “Input Assign” in the  
Input Option menu (page 61).  
Note  
Be sure to change the default setting of the  
BD/DVD input buttons on the remote control so that  
you can use the button to control your DVD player.  
For details, see “Reassigning the input button”  
(page 74).  
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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner  
Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner  
Audio/video signals  
Video signals  
or  
Audio signals  
or  
A
B
C
D
E
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
BComponent video cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DAudio cord (not supplied)  
EOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting an iPhone, iPod for  
video contents  
PlayStation 3  
Audio/video signals  
A
A
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
AApple Composite AV cable  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
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Connecting other equipment  
DVD recorder, VCR  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
B
C
D
Camcorder,  
video game  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CHDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
DAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
* If you want to record, you must make this  
connection (page 48).  
Note  
Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO  
1 input button on the remote control so that you can  
use the button to control your DVD recorder. For  
details, see “Reassigning the input button”  
(page 74).  
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Function for conversion of video signals  
The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.  
Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT  
jack only). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as  
shown in the table with solid arrows.  
INPUT jack  
OUTPUT jack  
HDMI IN  
HDMI TV OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.  
: Video signals are upconverted and output.  
Notes on converting video  
signals  
To connect a recording  
equipment  
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are up  
converted on this receiver and then viewed  
on your TV, depending on the status of the  
video signal output, the image on the TV  
screen may appear distorted horizontally or  
no image can be seen.  
When recording, connect the recording  
equipment to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the  
receiver. Connect cords for input and output  
signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO  
OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion  
function.  
• If you are using an image improvement  
circuitry with your VCR, it may impact the  
video signal conversion. It is recommended  
to turn off this function on your VCR.  
• Converted HDMI image output does not  
support x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color  
(Deep Colour) and 3D.  
Note  
Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded  
properly.  
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to  
component video signals and video signals.  
• The converted video signals are output  
through the HDMI TV OUT jack.  
• The resolution of the signals output to the  
HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to  
1080i.  
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Connecting an iPhone, iPod,  
USB device  
4b: Connecting the audio  
equipment  
Connecting a Super Audio CD  
player, CD player  
Super Audio  
CD player,  
CD player  
A
A
iPhone, iPod, USB  
device  
AUSB cable (not supplied)  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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5: Connecting the  
antennas (aerials)  
6: Connecting the AC  
power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be  
sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead).  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a  
wall outlet.  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
To the wall outlet  
Note  
Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and  
audio signals of a playback equipment are being  
output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply  
of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor  
audio signals will be transmitted.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other  
equipment.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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Setting the speakers  
Preparing the Receiver  
Initializing the receiver  
Selecting the speaker pattern  
Select the speaker pattern according to the  
speaker system which you are using.  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to revert back to the factory default  
settings.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
After “GUI ON” appears on the display  
panel for a while, the GUI menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
?/1  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
Settings”, then press  
or  
The “CLEARING” appears on the  
display panel for a while, then changes to  
“CLEARED”.  
b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Changes or adjustments made to the  
settings are now reset to the defaults.  
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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Using AUTO  
CALIBRATION  
“Speaker”, then press  
or b.  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital  
Cinema Auto Calibration) function which  
allows you to perform automatic calibration as  
follows:  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
and the receiver.  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker from  
your seating position.*  
• Measure the speaker size.*  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“SP Pattern”, then press  
or  
b.  
• Measure the frequency characteristics.*  
* The measurement result is not utilized when  
“A. DIRECT” is selected.  
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper  
sound balance for your room. However, you  
can adjust the speaker levels manually  
according to your preference. For details, see  
“Test Tone” (page 65).  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the speaker pattern you want,  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
then press  
.
6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.  
Before you perform Auto Calibration, check  
the following items.  
• Set up and connect the speakers (page 18,  
20).  
• Connect only the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.  
Do not connect any other microphones to  
this jack.  
• Make sure the speaker output is not set to  
“SPK OFF” (page 9).  
• Disconnect the headphones.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the optimizer microphone and the speakers  
to avoid measurement errors.  
• Get accurate measurement by making sure  
the environment is free from noise and quiet.  
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Notes  
3 Set up the optimizer  
• The speakers emit very loud sound during the  
calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.  
Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to  
the children in presence.  
• If the muting function has been activated before  
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function  
will shut off automatically.  
microphone.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
seating position. Use a stool or tripod so  
that the optimizer microphone remains at  
the same height as your ears.  
• The correct measurements may not be able to take  
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when  
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.  
Confirm active subwoofer setup  
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the  
subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to  
activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL  
to just before the mid-point.  
Setting up the Auto Calibration  
• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover  
frequency function, set the value to  
maximum.  
Optimizer microphone  
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).  
Example of using surround back  
speakers  
Note  
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer  
you are using, the setup distance value may be  
different from the actual position.  
1 Select the speaker pattern  
(page 33).  
If you connect front high speakers, select  
the speaker pattern that has front high  
speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time  
you perform Auto Calibration.  
Otherwise, the characteristics of the front  
high speakers cannot be measured.  
2 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack.  
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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Performing Auto Calibration  
“Auto Cal., then press  
or b.  
?/1  
Input  
buttons  
4 Press B/b repeatedly to select  
“Standard”, then press  
.
The calibration type is automatically set  
to “Engineer”.  
GUI  
MODE  
V/v/B/b,  
MENU  
MASTER  
VOL +/–/  
2 +/–  
MUTING/  
5 Press  
to select “START”.  
6 The measurement starts in five  
seconds.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds with a test  
tone.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the screen switches.  
After “GUI ON” appears on the display  
panel for a while, the GUI menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Settings”, then press  
or  
b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Note  
If an error code appears on the screen, see  
“Message list after Auto Calibration  
measurement” (page 38).  
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To cancel Auto Calibration  
The Auto Calibration function will be  
canceled when you perform the following  
during the measurement process:  
– Press ?/1.  
– Press the input buttons on the remote control  
or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the item you want, then press  
.
Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration  
again.  
Save: Save the measurement results and  
exits the setting process.  
Warning: Displays warning related to  
the measurement results. See “Message  
list after Auto Calibration  
– Press MUTING or  
– Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
.
measurement” (page 38).  
– Connect the headphones.  
Exit: Exits the setting process without  
saving the measurement results.  
– Press SHIFT, then press AUTO CAL again.  
8 Save the measurement result.  
Checking the Auto Calibration  
results  
Select “Save” in step 7.  
Note  
To check error code or warning message  
obtained in “Performing Auto Calibration”  
(page 36), proceed with the following steps.  
You can select the calibration type you want by  
using the “Custom” Auto Calibration  
(page 38).  
Press V/v to select “Warning” in  
step 7 in “Performing Auto  
Calibration” (page 36) then press  
.
If a warning message appears, check the  
message and use the receiver without change.  
Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration  
again.  
9 Disconnect the optimizer  
microphone from the receiver.  
Note  
If you reposition your speaker, we recommend that  
you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the  
surround sound.  
Tips  
• You can change the unit of distance in “Distance  
Unit” in the Speaker settings menu (page 66).  
• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is  
determined by the low frequency characteristics.  
The measurement results may vary, depending on  
the position of the optimizer microphone and  
speakers, and the shape of the room. It is  
recommended that you apply the measurement  
results. However, you can change those settings in  
the Speaker Settings menu. Save the measurement  
results first, then try to change the settings.  
When “Error Code” appears  
Check the error and perform Auto Calibration  
again.  
1 Press  
to select “ENTER”.  
“RETRY ?” appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press B/b to select “YES”, then press  
.
3 Repeat step 6 to 9 in “Performing Auto  
Calibration” (page 36).  
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Calibration measurement  
Customizing the Auto  
Calibration  
Display and explanation  
Error Code 31  
You can customize the Auto Calibration by  
selecting the calibration type you want.  
The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other speaker  
settings (page 9) and perform the Auto Calibration  
again.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Error Code 32  
After “GUI ON” appears on the display  
panel for a while, the GUI menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that  
the optimizer microphone is connected properly and  
perform the Auto Calibration again.  
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly  
but the error code still appears, the optimizer  
microphone cable may be damaged.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Error Code 33  
• None of the front speakers are connected or only  
one front speaker is connected.  
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.  
• Either the surround left or surround right speaker  
is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers or front high speakers are  
connected even though surround speakers are not  
connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.  
• The surround back speaker is connected only to  
the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT  
HIGH R terminals. When you connect only one  
surround back speaker, connect it to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH  
L terminals.  
Settings”, then press  
or  
b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto Cal.”, then press  
or b.  
4 Press B/b repeatedly to select  
“Custom”, then press  
.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the calibration type you want,  
then press  
.
• Either the front left high or front right high speaker  
is not connected.  
Full Flat: Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each speaker flat.  
Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening  
room standard” frequency  
Warning 40  
The measurement process has completed with high  
noise level detection. You may be able to achieve  
better results if you try in a quiet environment again.  
characteristics.  
match the characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer  
level to off.  
Warning 41  
Warning 42  
The input from the microphone is too big.  
• The distance between the speaker and the  
microphone may be too close. Set them apart and  
perform the measurement again.  
Warning 43  
6 Press  
to confirm the  
selected calibration type.  
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be  
detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to  
perform the measurement in a quiet environment.  
7 Follow steps 5 to 9 in  
“Performing Auto Calibration”  
(page 36).  
No Warning  
There is no warning information.  
Tip  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results may vary. However, there will  
be no problems even if you continue to use the  
receiver with that value.  
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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
menu you want, then press  
or b to enter the menu.  
display operation  
You can display the menu of the receiver on  
the TV screen and select the function you want  
to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Example: When you select “  
Input”.  
and  
on the remote control.  
To display the menu of the receiver on the TV  
screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI  
MODE” following the steps in “To turn “GUI  
MODE” on and off” (page 39).  
GUI MODE  
V/v/B/b,  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu item you want to  
RETURN/  
TOOLS/  
EXIT O  
adjust, then press  
the menu item.  
to enter  
OPTIONS  
MENU  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select  
the parameter you want.  
Using the menu  
To return to the previous screen  
Press RETURN/EXIT O.  
1 Switch the input of the TV so  
that an image of the menu is  
displayed.  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
2 Press GUI MODE.  
To turn “GUI MODE” on and off  
Press GUI MODE. “GUI ON” or “GUI OFF”  
appears on the display panel, depending on the  
mode selected.  
After “GUI ON” appears on the display  
panel for a while, the GUI menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
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Overview of the main menus  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
menu you want, then press  
or b to enter the menu.  
Menu icon  
Description  
Input  
Selects the input source  
equipment connected to the  
receiver (page 41).  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
Music  
Selects the music from  
iPhone/iPod (page 43) or  
USB device (page 46).  
Example: When you select “  
Input”.  
Video  
FM/AM  
Settings  
Selects the video from  
iPhone/iPod (page 43).  
Selects the built-in FM/AM  
radio (page 49).  
You can adjust the settings of  
the speakers, the surround  
effect, equalizer, audio and  
other inputs connected to the  
HDMI jacks (page 63).  
3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS while  
the menu item list is displayed.  
The option menu appears.  
Using the option menus  
When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the  
option menus for the selected main menu are  
displayed. You can select a related function  
without reselecting the menu.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
After “GUI ON” appears on the display  
panel for a while, the GUI menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the option menu item you want,  
then press  
or b.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want, then  
press  
.
To exit the option menu  
Press MENU.  
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3 Select the equipment you want,  
then press  
.
Basic Operations  
The menu screen disappears and the  
playback screen of the external input  
appears.  
The input that can be selected:  
• BD/DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD  
player, etc., connected to the BD/DVD  
jack.  
Playing an input source  
equipment  
?/1  
• GAME: PlayStation 3, etc., connected  
to the GAME jack.  
SAT/CATV: Satellite tuner, etc.,  
connected to the SAT/CATV jack.  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: VCR, etc.,  
connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
jack.  
Input  
buttons  
TV: TV connected to the TV jack.  
SA-CD/CD: Super Audio CD or CD  
player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/  
CD jack.  
GUI MODE  
V/v/B/b,  
4 Turn on the equipment and  
start playback.  
RETURN/  
TOOLS/  
EXIT O  
OPTIONS  
5 Press MASTER VOL +/– or  
MENU  
2 +/– to adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to  
MUTING/  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
enjoy the surround sound.  
MASTER  
VOL +/–/  
2 +/–  
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT,  
A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC  
button on the receiver.  
For details, see page 52.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Select “  
or b.  
Input”, then press  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
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Naming the input (Name Input)  
• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver  
or press input buttons on the remote control to  
select the equipment you want.  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it.  
It is more recognizable having the equipment  
named on the display than the jacks.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the  
knob quickly.  
1 Select the input you want to  
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the length of time you press and hold the  
MASTER VOL +/– or 2 +/– on the remote  
control.  
name from “  
Input” screen.  
2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
The option menu appears.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and  
hold the button.  
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and  
release it immediately.  
3 Select “Name Input”, then  
press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character, then press b.  
To activate the muting function  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing B/b.  
Press MUTING or  
.
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
5 Repeat step 4 to input a  
• Press MUTING or  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
again.  
character one by one, then  
press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
• Perform Auto Calibration.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
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Playing an iPhone/iPod  
You can enjoy music/video contents from the iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the iPhone/iPod  
terminals on the receiver.  
For details on connecting the iPhone/iPod, see 28, 31.  
Compatible iPod/iPhone models  
You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone with the  
latest software before using it.  
iPod touch  
4th generation  
iPod touch  
3rd generation  
iPod touch  
2nd generation  
iPod touch  
1st generation  
iPod nano  
6th generation  
iPod nano  
5th generation  
(video camera)  
iPod nano  
4th generation  
(video)  
iPod nano  
3rd generation  
(video)  
iPod nano  
2nd generation  
(aluminum)  
iPod classic  
iPhone 4  
iPhone 3GS  
iPhone 3G  
iPhone  
Notes  
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using  
an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver.  
• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple  
performance standards.  
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Selecting the iPhone/iPod  
control mode  
Operating the iPhone/iPod using  
“System GUI” mode  
You can select the iPhone/iPod control mode  
using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the  
remote control.  
You can use the GUI menu to browse contents  
on the iPhone/iPod.  
1 Make sure that “System GUI” is  
selected in step 4 in “Selecting  
the iPhone/iPod control mode”  
(page 44).  
You can also control all operations by viewing  
the information on the display panel when  
“GUI MODE” is turned off.  
2 Press  
to select “iPhone/  
iPod”.  
3 Select the content you want  
from the contents list, then  
iPhone  
CTRL  
press  
or b.  
The selected content starts playback and  
the information of music/video contents  
appears on the TV screen.  
GUI MODE  
V/v/b,  
Note  
The video signals from iPhone/iPod are up  
converted on this receiver and then viewed on  
your TV, depending on the status of the video  
signal output.  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS  
MENU  
For details, see “Function for conversion of  
video signals” (page 30).  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
To select the playback mode  
You can change the playback mode using the  
• Repeat: Off / One / All  
• Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums  
• Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster  
2 Select “ Music” or  
Video”, then press  
or b.  
When the iPhone or iPod is connected,  
“iPhone/iPod” appears on the TV screen.  
3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
Operating the iPhone/iPod using  
“iPod” mode  
The option menu appears.  
4 Select “System GUI” or “iPod”,  
1 Make sure that “iPod” is  
selected in step 4 in “Selecting  
the iPhone/iPod control mode”  
(page 44).  
then press  
.
2 Press  
to select “iPhone/  
iPod”.  
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Notes on iPhone/iPod  
• The iPhone/iPod is charged when connected  
to the receiver while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPhone/  
iPod.  
3 Select the content you want  
using iPhone/iPod menu.  
For details on operating the iPhone/iPod,  
refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with iPhone/iPod.  
• Do not remove the iPhone/iPod during  
operation. To avoid data corruption or  
damage to the iPhone/iPod, turn the receiver  
off when connecting or removing the  
iPhone/iPod.  
To operate the iPhone/iPod  
using the remote control  
You can operate the iPhone/iPod using the  
following buttons on the remote control of the  
receiver.  
iPhone/iPod message list  
USB  
Message and explanation  
Reading  
The receiver is recognizing and reading information  
of the iPhone or iPod.  
Loading  
V/v/B/b,  
The receiver is loading information of the iPhone or  
iPod.  
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
No Support  
An unsupported iPhone or iPod is connected, or an  
unknown device is connected.  
MENU  
m/M  
No Device  
N
No iPhone or iPod is connected.  
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No Music / No Video  
X
x
No music or video was found.  
HP No Support  
No sound is output from the headphones when  
iPhone or iPod is connected.  
Press USB before you use the following  
buttons.  
Press  
N
Operation  
Starts play.  
X, x  
Pauses play.  
m/M  
./>  
, b  
Fast reverses or forwards.  
Goes to the previous/next file.  
Enters the selected item.  
MENU,  
RETURN, B  
Returns to previous display/  
folder hierarchy.  
V/v  
Selects the previous/next item.  
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Product name Model name  
NWZ-A826 / A828 / A829  
Playing a USB device  
NWZ-W202  
You can enjoy music from the USB device by  
NWZ-X1050 / X1060  
NWZ-S744 / S745  
connecting it to the  
receiver.  
(USB) port on the  
NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445  
NWZ-S543/ S544 / S545  
For details on connecting a USB device, see  
“Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device”  
(page 31).  
The music file formats that can be played back  
by this receiver are as follows:  
NWZ-A844 / A845 / A846 /  
A847  
NWZ-W252 / W253  
NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F /  
B153F  
Music  
MICROVAULT USM1GL / 2GL / 4GL / 8GL /  
16GL  
File format  
Extensions  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
USM1GLX / 2GLX / 4GLX /  
8GLX / 16GLX  
AAC*  
“.m4a”, “.3gp”, “.mp4”  
“.wma”  
WMA9 Standard*  
Notes  
• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format.  
• The receiver is unable to read data other than that  
saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.  
• Do not use USB devices other than these USB  
devices. Operation of models not listed here is not  
guaranteed.  
• Operation may not always be ensured even when  
using these USB devices.  
• Some of these USB devices may not be available  
for purchase in certain areas.  
* The receiver does not play files encoded with  
DRM.  
Compatible USB devices  
You can use the following Sony USB devices  
on this receiver. Other USB devices cannot be  
used on this receiver.  
• When formatting the above models, be sure to  
format using the model itself or the dedicated  
formatting software for that model.  
Verified Sony USB device  
• When connecting a USB device to the receiver, be  
sure to connect after the display “Creating Library”  
or “Creating Database” on the USB device has  
disappeared.  
Product name Model name  
Walkman®  
NWZ-S754 / S755  
NWZ-E453 / E454 / E455  
NWZ-E353 / E354 / E355  
NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F /  
B135F  
Operating the USB device  
NWZ-B142 / B143 / B142F /  
B143F  
NWD-E023F / E025F  
GUI MODE  
NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F  
NWZ-E343 / E344 / E345  
NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F  
NWZ-S736F / S738F / S739F  
V/v/B/b,  
MENU  
NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 /  
A726B / A728B  
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Press USB or AMP before you use the  
following buttons.  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Press  
Operation  
N
Starts play.  
2 Select “ Music”, then press  
X
Pauses play.  
or b.  
x
Stops play.  
When the USB device is connected,  
“USB” appears on the TV screen.  
m or M  
. or >  
Fast reverses or forwards.  
Goes to the previous/next file.  
3 Press  
to select “USB”.  
FOLDER +/–* Goes to the previous/next folder.  
* Hold down SHIFT and press this button.  
You can operate the USB device using the  
remote control of the receiver.  
The information of music contents appear  
on the TV screen.  
Notes on the USB device  
• When USB cable connection is necessary,  
connect the USB cable supplied with the  
USB device to be connected. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the  
USB device to be connected for details on  
the operation method.  
To select the playback mode  
You can change the playback mode using the  
TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control.  
• Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder  
• Do not connect the receiver and the USB  
device through a USB hub.  
• When the USB device is connected,  
“Reading” appears.  
• It may take about 10 seconds before  
“Reading” appears depending on the type of  
USB device connected.  
To operate the USB device  
using the remote control  
You can operate the USB device using the  
following buttons on the remote control of the  
receiver.  
• When the USB device is connected, the  
receiver reads all the files on the USB  
device. If there are many folders or files on  
the USB device, it may take a long time to  
finish reading the USB device.  
AMP  
• The receiver can recognize up to  
– 100 folders (including “ROOT” folder).  
– 100 audio files for each folder.  
USB  
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,  
including “ROOT” folder).  
The maximum number of audio files and  
folders may vary depending on the file and  
folder structure.  
m/M,  
FOLDER +/–  
N
./>  
x
X
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a USB device.  
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
softwares, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
USB device may produce noise or  
interrupted audio or may not play at all.  
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• Some time may be needed to start playback  
when:  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
equipment that you want to  
record.  
– the folder structure is complex.  
– the memory capacity is excessive.  
• This receiver does not necessarily support  
all the functions provided in a connected  
USB device.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
• The playback order for the receiver may  
differ from the playback order of the  
connected USB device.  
2 Prepare the playback  
equipment for playing.  
• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.  
• When playing a very long track, some  
operations may cause playback delay.  
Example 1 (audio recording):  
Tune to the radio station you want to  
record.  
Example 2 (video recording):  
Insert the video tape you want to copy  
into the VCR.  
USB message list  
Message and explanation  
3 Prepare the recording  
Reading  
equipment.  
The receiver is recognizing and reading information  
of the USB device.  
Example 1 (audio recording):  
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder  
and adjust the recording level.  
Example 2 (video recording):  
Device Error  
The memory of the USB device could not be  
recognized (page 46).  
No Support  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording equipment (connected to  
VIDEO 1 OUT jacks) for recording.  
An unsupported USB device is connected, an  
unknown device is connected, or the  
USB device is connected through a USB hub  
(page 46).  
4 Start recording on the  
recordingequipment, then start  
the playback equipment.  
No Device  
No USB device is connected.  
No Track  
No track was found.  
Notes  
• Some sources contain copyright protection to  
prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able  
to record from the source.  
• Only analog input signals are output from the  
analog output jack (for recording).  
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.  
• While only composite video signals are being  
recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver  
may start up and interrupt the recording. In this  
case, set the “Auto Standby” to “OFF” (page 69).  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from an audio equipment  
(e.g., CD recorder) or video equipment  
(e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) using the receiver.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with your recording equipment.  
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1 Press GUI MODE.  
Tuner Operations  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be  
sure you have connected the FM and AM  
antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 32).  
FM  
AM  
2 Select “ FM” or “ AM” from  
the menu, then press or b.  
The FM or AM menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
Tip  
Tuning to a station  
automatically (Auto Tuning)  
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.  
Area  
FM  
AM  
1 Select “Auto Tuning”, then  
USA, Canada  
Europe  
100 kHz  
50 kHz  
10 kHz*  
9 kHz  
press  
or b.  
2 Press V/v.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 50).  
Press V to scan from low to high, press v  
to scan from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Numeric  
buttons  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
1 Tune in the station you want to listen to  
using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning  
(page 49), or select the preset station you  
want (page 50).  
2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
3 Select “FM Mode”, then press  
or b.  
GUI MODE  
V/v/b,  
4 Select “MONO”, then press  
.
Tuning to a station directly  
(Direct Tuning)  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS  
MENU  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
1 Select “Direct Tuning”, then  
press  
or b.  
SHIFT  
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2 Press SHIFT, then press  
numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
2 While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press ?/1 on the  
receiver.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*)  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
3 Change the current AM tuning  
scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).  
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure above.  
* Press 0 for Europe model only.  
Note  
Tip  
All preset stations will be erased when you change  
the tuning scale.  
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to  
an AM station.  
3 Press  
.
Presetting FM/AM radio  
stations  
If you cannot tune to a station  
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the screen  
returns to the current frequency.  
(Preset Tuning)  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still  
cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not  
be in use in your area.  
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations  
as your favorite stations.  
Changing the AM tuning scale  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS  
(USA and Canada models only)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to either  
9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the  
receiver.  
?/1  
1 Tune to the station that you  
want to preset using Auto  
Tuning (page 49) or Direct  
Tuning (page 49).  
2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
The option menu appears.  
TUNING MODE  
3 Select “Memory”, then press  
or b.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
4 Select a preset number, then  
receiver.  
press  
.
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
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5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store  
Receiving RDS  
broadcasts  
another station.  
You can store station as follows:  
• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30  
• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30  
(Europe model only)  
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data  
System (RDS), which enables radio stations to  
send additional information along with the  
regular programming signal. This receiver  
offers convenient RDS features, such as  
Program Service name display. RDS is  
available only for FM stations.*  
Tuning to preset stations  
FM  
AM  
1 Select “ FM” or “ AM” from  
the menu, then press or b.  
2 Select the preset station you  
want.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.  
Naming preset stations (Name  
Input)  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band.  
When you tune to a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the Program  
Service name* appears on the TV screen and  
the display panel.  
FM  
AM  
1 On “ FM” or “ AM” screen,  
select the preset number which  
you want to name.  
2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program  
Service name will not appear.  
The option menu appears.  
Notes  
3 Select “Name Input”, then  
• RDS may not work properly if the station you  
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the  
signal strength is weak.  
• Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen  
cannot be displayed on the display panel.  
press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character, then press b.  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing B/b.  
Tip  
While a Program Service name is displayed, you can  
check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 74).  
5 Repeat step 4 to input a  
character one by one, then  
press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
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x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct)  
You can switch the audio of the selected input  
to 2 channel analog input. This function  
enables you to enjoy high quality analog  
sources.  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Selecting the sound field  
This receiver can create multi channel  
surround sound. You can select one of the  
optimized sound fields from the receiver’s  
pre-programmed sound fields.  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker level can be adjusted.  
Note  
You cannot select “A. DIRECT” when you select  
BD/DVD, GAME and USB as input.  
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)  
mode  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to listen to high fidelity sound and select  
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel  
stereo sound as multi channel sound.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly  
to select the sound field you want.  
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,  
MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC on the  
receiver.  
x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)  
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded  
without adding any surround effects.  
However, for USA and Canada models, this  
receiver will generate a low frequency signal  
for output to the subwoofer when there is no  
LFE signals.  
2 channel sound mode  
You can switch the output sound to 2 channel  
sound regardless of the recording formats of  
the software you are using, the playback  
equipment connected, or the sound field  
settings of the receiver.  
x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all  
speakers. However, sound may not be output  
from certain speakers depending on the  
speaker settings.  
x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo)  
The receiver outputs the sound from the front  
left/right speakers only. There is no sound  
from the subwoofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
Movie mode  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
into your home.  
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x HD-D.C.S.  
Music mode  
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is  
Sony’s new innovative home theater  
technology using the latest acoustic and digital  
signal processing technologies. It is based on  
precise response measurement data of a  
mastering studio.  
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 concert halls  
into your home.  
With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray  
and DVD movies at home with not only the  
high quality of sound, but also the best sound  
ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer  
intended in the mastering process.  
You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S.  
For details, see “Surround Settings menu”  
(page 67).  
x HALL (Hall)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert  
hall.  
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x CONCERT (Live Concert)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
house.  
x PLII MV (PLII Movie)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this  
mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for  
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.  
x STADIUM (Stadium)  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air  
stadium.  
x SPORTS (Sports)  
x PLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie)  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
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 P. AUDIO (Portable Audio)  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image  
from your portable audio device. This mode is  
ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.  
x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding.  
This setting increases flexibility to expand a  
5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical  
equipment gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
x PLII MS (PLII Music)  
Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
x PLIIX MS (PLIIx Music)  
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.  
A source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 7 channels.  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding.  
This setting increases flexibility to expand a  
5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical  
equipment gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
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x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)  
Notes on sound fields  
• Depending on the speaker pattern settings,  
some sound fields may not be available.  
• You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the  
same time.  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.  
A source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal  
for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
– PLIIx is available only when the speaker  
pattern is set to a setting with surround  
back speaker(s).  
– PLIIz is available only when the speaker  
pattern is set to a setting with front high  
speakers.  
• The sound fields for music and movie do not  
work in the following cases.  
– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz  
are being received.  
When headphones are  
connected  
You can only select this sound field if the  
headphones are connected to the receiver.  
x HP 2CH (HP (2CH))  
This mode is selected automatically if you use  
headphones (except “A. DIRECT”). Standard  
2 channel stereo sources completely bypass  
the sound field processing and multi channel  
surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channels except LFE signals.  
– “A. DIRECT” is selected.  
• “PLII MV”, “PLIIX MV”, “PLII MS”,  
“PLIIX MS”, “PLIIZ”, “NEO6 CIN” and  
“NEO6 MUS” do not work when the  
speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.  
• When one of the sound fields for music is  
selected, no sound is output from the  
subwoofer if all the speakers are set to  
“Large” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
However, the sound will be output from the  
subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to  
“Small”.  
– “MULTI ST.”, “PLII MV”, “PLII MS”,  
“PLIIX MV”, “PLIIX MS”, “HD-D.C.S.”  
or “P. AUDIO” is selected.  
x HP DIR (HP (Direct))  
This mode is selected automatically if you use  
headphones when “A. DIRECT” is selected.  
Outputs the analog signals without processing  
by the equalizer, sound field, etc.  
If you connect a subwoofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when there  
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound  
effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel  
signal. However, the low frequency signal is  
not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6  
MUS” when all speakers are set to “Large”. In  
order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select  
“2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT  
repeatedly on the receiver to select “2CH ST.”  
or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to  
select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver  
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the  
equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.  
Connection between the playback  
Maximumnumber  
of channels  
equipment and the receiver  
Audio format  
COAXIAL/OPTICAL  
HDMI  
a
Dolby Digital  
5.1  
6.1  
7.1  
7.1  
5.1  
6.1  
5.1  
7.1  
a
a
×
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital Plusa)  
Dolby TrueHDa)  
DTS  
a
a
×
a
a
a
a
a
DTS-ES  
a
DTS 96/24  
a
DTS-HD  
×
a
High Resolution Audioa)  
DTS-HD  
7.1  
×
×
a
a
Master Audioa)b)  
Multi Channel Linear PCMa)  
7.1  
a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.  
b)Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
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Resetting sound fields to  
the default settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
“BRAVIA” Sync Features  
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?  
The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows  
communication between Sony products such  
as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV  
amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for  
HDMI function.  
?/1  
By connecting Sony equipment that is  
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an  
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as follows:  
• One-Touch Play (page 58)  
• System Audio Control (page 58)  
• System Power-Off (page 59)  
MUSIC  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
• Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 59)  
• Scene Select (page 60)  
receiver.  
2 While holding down MUSIC,  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface).  
press ?/1.  
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display  
panel and all sound fields are reset to their  
default setting.  
We recommend that you connect the receiver  
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.  
Note  
Depending on the connected equipment, the Control  
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the equipment.  
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If your TV is not compatible with  
Setting” function  
Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
The receiver is compatible with the “Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.  
GUI MODE  
V/v/b,  
• If your TV is compatible with the “Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can  
set the Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and playback equipment  
MENU  
automatically by setting the Control for  
HDMI function on your TV (page 57).  
• If your TV is not compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function,  
set the Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver, playback equipment and TV  
individually (page 57).  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Select “  
then press  
Settings” from the menu,  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
If your TV is compatible with the  
“ControlforHDMI-EasySetting”  
function  
3 Select “HDMI”, then press  
or b.  
The Control for HDMI function of the receiver  
can be turned on simultaneously by turning on  
the Control for HDMI function of the TV.  
4 Select “Ctrl for HDMI”, then press  
or  
b.  
5 Select “ON”, then press  
.
1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback  
equipment via HDMI connection  
(page 23).  
The Control for HDMI function is set to on.  
6 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu.  
If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control  
for HDMI function of the playback  
(The respective equipment must be  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.)  
equipment will not work properly.  
7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the  
connected equipment to on.  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback  
equipment.  
If the Control for HDMI function is already  
set to on, you do not need to change the  
setting.  
For details on setting the TV and connected  
equipment, refer to the operating  
instructions of the respective equipment.  
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function  
of the TV.  
The Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and all the connected equipment  
are turned on simultaneously. When the  
setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will  
appear on the display panel.  
For details on setup of the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of your TV.  
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Notes  
• Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and  
other connected equipment including the receiver  
first.  
• Be sure that the System Audio Control function is  
set to on using TV menu.  
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may  
not appear.  
• If the playback equipment cannot function after  
you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting  
on your TV.  
• If the connected equipment does not support the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still  
supports the Control for HDMI, then you need to  
set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected equipment before you perform the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.  
• If you have assigned the HDMI input to another  
input using “HDMI Assign” in HDMI menu, the  
One-Touch Play function is not available.  
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not  
turns on when “Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or  
“ON”.  
Tip  
You can also select a connected equipment, such as  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu. The  
receiver and TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate HDMI input.  
Enjoying the TV sound  
from the speakers  
connected to the receiver  
(System Audio Control)  
Playing back equipment  
with one-touch operation  
(One-Touch Play)  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers  
connected to the receiver by a simple  
operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions of the TV.  
By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment  
connected to the receiver with Bravia Sync  
function start automatically. You can enjoy the  
sound/image using connected equipment.  
When you set “Pass Through” to “AUTO” or  
“ON”, sound and image can be output only  
from the TV while the receiver remains in  
standby mode.  
TV  
Sets System  
Audio Control  
to on  
Receiver  
• Turns on (if in  
standby mode)  
• Switches to  
appropriate  
When you start playback a connected  
equipment, the receiver and TV operation are  
simplified as follow:  
HDMI input  
Minimizes TV  
volume  
Outputs TV  
sound  
Receiver and TV  
Turns on (if in standby mode)  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically activate to  
output TV sound through the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if you  
turn off the receiver, the sound will output  
from the TV speakers.  
Switches to appropriate HDMI input  
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• When you adjust the TV volume, the System  
Audio Control function adjusts the  
receiver’s volume simultaneously.  
Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1.  
The TV, receiver and the equipment connected  
via HDMI are turned off.  
Notes  
Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
• When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the “Audio  
Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set  
automatically based on the System Audio Control  
settings.  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound  
output.  
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to  
“ON” before using the System Power-Off function.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV.  
• Depending on the connected equipment, it may not  
be turned off. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the connected equipment.  
Enjoying movies with the  
optimum sound field  
(Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)  
Turning off the receiver  
with the TV  
Press THEATER or THEATRE on  
the remote control of the TV, or the  
Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing  
the remote control towards the TV.  
The sound field switches to “HD-D.C.S.”.  
To return to the previous sound field, press  
THEATER or THEATRE again.  
(System Power-Off)  
When you turn the TV off, using the POWER  
button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver  
and the connected equipment turn off  
automatically.  
You can also use the receiver’s remote control  
to turn off the TV.  
Note  
The sound field may not switch depending on the  
TV ?/1  
TV.  
Tip  
The sound field may revert to the previous field  
when you change the TV’s input.  
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Enjoying optimum sound  
field for the selected  
scene  
Other Operations  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
(Scene Select)  
The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy  
the optimum picture quality and switches the  
sound field according to the selected scene on  
your TV.  
For details on the operation, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
When you connect equipment to both digital  
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,  
you can fix the audio input mode to either of  
them, or switch from one to the other,  
depending on the type of material you intend  
to watch.  
Note  
The sound field may not switch depending on the  
TV.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver to select the input.  
You can also use the input buttons on the  
remote control.  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
on the receiver to select the  
audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display panel.  
AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio  
signals. If there are more than one  
digital connection, HDMI audio signals  
have priority.  
If there are no digital audio signals,  
analog audio signals are selected. When  
TV input is selected, priority is given to  
the Audio Return Channel (ARC)  
signals. If your TV is not compatible  
with the Audio Return Channel (ARC)  
function, the digital optical audio  
signals are selected.  
COAX: Specifies the digital audio  
signals input to the DIGITAL  
COAXIAL jack.  
OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio  
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R)  
jacks.  
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Notes  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
• Some audio input modes may not be set up based  
on the input.  
• When the USB input is selected, “------” appears on  
the display panel, and you cannot change to other  
modes. Select another input, then set the audio  
input mode.  
• When “A. DIRECT” is being used, audio input is  
set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.  
• The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does  
not work in the following cases.  
Your TV is not compatible with the Audio  
Return Channel (ARC) function.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
2 Select “  
Input”, then press  
or b.  
3 Select the input name you want  
to assign.  
4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.  
– “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”.  
– When you do not connect the receiver to the  
ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI  
cable.  
The options menu appears.  
5 Select “Input Assign”, then  
press  
or b.  
The “Input Assign” screen appears.  
6 Select the audio and/or video  
signals you want to assign to  
the input which you selected in  
step 3 using V/v/B/b.  
Using the sound/images  
from other inputs  
(Input Assign)  
7 Press  
.
You can reassign audio and/or video signals to  
another input when they are not currently  
being used.  
After you have reassigned the input jacks, you  
can use the input button (or INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the  
equipment you connected.  
Component video and digital  
audio input assign  
You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO  
and DIGITAL input jacks to other input if the  
default settings of the jacks do not correspond  
to your connected equipment.  
Example:  
When you connect the DVD player to the  
OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and  
COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2)  
jacks.  
– Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to  
“BD/DVD”  
– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/  
CATV (IN 2) jacks to “BD/DVD”  
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Input name  
BD/DVD  
GAME  
a
SAT/CATV  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
SA-CD/CD  
Assignable  
video input  
jacks  
COMP.1  
COMP.2  
CVBS  
a*  
a
a
a*  
a
a
a
a*  
a
a
a*  
a
a
a
NONE  
a
a*  
a
a*  
a
a*  
a
a
a*  
Assignable  
audio input  
jacks  
BD COAX  
SAT OPT  
ANALOG  
NONE  
a
a*  
a
a
a
a*  
a
a
a*  
a
a*  
* Default setting  
Notes  
• You cannot assign other optical input to the inputs to which optical input jack is initially assigned.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.  
• One reassignment is allowed for each input.  
HDMI input assign  
You can reassign the HDMI input jacks to  
other input if the default settings of the jacks  
do not correspond to your connected  
equipment.  
Example:  
2 Select “ Settings”, then  
press  
or b.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
When you connect the CD player to the HDMI  
SAT/CATV (IN 3) jack, assign “HDMI 3”  
jack to “SA-CD/CD”.  
3 Select “HDMI”, then press  
or b.  
Note  
4 Select “HDMI Assign”, then  
Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure  
to set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “OFF”.  
press  
or b.  
5 Select the HDMI jack you want  
to assign, then press  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
.
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
6 Select the input name you want  
to assign, then press  
.
Input name  
BD/DVD  
a*  
a
GAME  
a
SAT/CATV VIDEO1  
VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD  
NONE  
a
Assignable HDMI 1  
HDMI input  
HDMI 2  
jacks  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a*  
a
a
a
a
HDMI 3  
a
a*  
a
a
a
HDMI 4  
a
a
a*  
a
* Default setting  
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2 Select “ Settings” from the  
menu, then press  
or b to  
Adjusting Settings  
enter the menu mode.  
The Settings menu list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Using the Settings menu  
You can adjust various settings for speakers,  
surround effects, etc. using the Settings menu.  
To display the menu of the receiver on the TV  
screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI  
MODE” by following the steps in “To turn  
“GUI MODE” on and off” (page 39).  
GUI MODE  
V/v/b,  
3 Select the menu item you want,  
then press  
.
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
Example: When you select “Auto Cal.”.  
MENU  
1 Press GUI MODE.  
Press MENU if the GUI menu does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
4 Select the parameter you want,  
then press  
.
To return to the previous screen  
Press RETURN/EXIT O.  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
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Settings menu list  
To adjust the speaker level  
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front left/  
right, front left/right high, center, surround  
left/right, surround back left/right,  
subwoofer).  
Settings menu  
Description  
Auto Cal.  
Sets the speaker level or  
distance and makes the  
measurement automatically  
(page 34).  
1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
Speaker  
Sets the speaker position  
manually (page 64).  
which you want to adjust the level, then  
press  
.
Surround  
Selects the sound field and  
adjusts the surround effect  
you choose (page 67).  
2 Select “Lvl”.  
3 Set the level of the selected speaker,  
EQ  
Adjusts the equalizer (bass/  
treble sound) (page 67).  
then press  
.
You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB to  
+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.  
Audio  
HDMI  
Sets various sound items  
(page 68).  
Note  
Makes settings for sound/  
images from equipment  
connected to the HDMI jacks  
(page 68).  
When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the  
speakers are set to “Large”. However, the sound will  
be output from the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to “Small”.  
– “MULTI ST.”, “PLII MV”, “PLII MS”, “PLIIX  
MV”, “PLIIX MS”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “P. AUDIO”  
is selected.  
System  
Makes settings for the  
system of the receiver  
(page 69).  
Speaker Settings menu  
You can adjust each speaker manually.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels after the  
Auto Calibration is completed.  
To adjust the distance from the  
seating position to each  
speaker  
You can adjust the distance from the seating  
position to each speaker (front left/right, front  
left/right high, center, surround left/right,  
surround back left/right, subwoofer).  
Note  
The speaker settings are only for the current seating  
position.  
1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
which you want to adjust the distance  
from the seating position, then press  
.
x SP Pattern (Speaker pattern)  
Select “SP Pattern” according to the speaker  
system which you are using. Select the speaker  
pattern before you perform Auto Calibration.  
2 Select “Dist”.  
3 Set the distance of the selected  
x Manual Setup  
speaker, then press  
.
You can adjust each speaker manually on the  
“Manual Setup” screen. You can also adjust  
the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is  
completed.  
You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm  
to 10 m 0 cm (3 ft 3 in to 32 ft 9 in) in  
10 cm (1 in) intervals.  
Tip  
You can adjust the distance in 1 cm interval  
when you have performed the Auto Calibration  
and saved the measurement result.  
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Tips  
• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some  
parameters may not be available.  
• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is  
being used.  
• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each speaker  
determine whether the internal sound processor  
will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “Large”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sound has a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you  
can set them to “Large” if you want to output the  
bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other  
hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer  
not to have bass frequencies output from that  
speaker, set it to “Small”.  
To adjust the size of each  
speaker  
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,  
front left/right high, center, surround left/right,  
surround back left/right) size.  
1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
which you want to adjust the size, then  
press  
.
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.  
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same  
setting as that of the surround speakers.  
• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the  
center, surround, and front high speakers are also  
automatically set to “Small”.  
2 Select “Size”.  
3 Set the size of the selected speaker,  
then press  
.
• Large: If you connect large speakers that  
will effectively reproduce bass  
frequencies, select “Large”. Normally,  
select “Large”.  
• Small: If the sound is distorted, or you  
feel a lack of surround effects when using  
multi channel surround sound, select  
“Small” to activate the bass redirection  
circuitry and output the bass frequencies  
of each channel from the subwoofer or  
other “Large” speakers.  
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers  
are automatically set to “Large”.  
x Crossover Freq (Speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
speakers that the speaker size has been set to  
“Small” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
Measured speaker crossover frequency is set  
for each speaker after the Auto Calibration.  
Note  
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is  
being used.  
1 Select the speaker on the  
screen you want to adjust, then  
press  
.
2 Adjust the value, then press  
.
x Test Tone  
You can select the test tone type on the “Test  
Tone” screen.  
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Tips  
x D.Range Comp (Dynamic range  
compression)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
soundtrack. This may be useful when you want  
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.  
Dynamic range compression is possible with  
Dolby Digital sources only.  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time,  
press MASTER VOL +/– or 2+/–. You can also  
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen  
during adjustment.  
MAX: The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
To output test tone from each  
speaker  
STD: The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
AUTO: The dynamic range is applied  
automatically with Dolby TrueHD source or  
other source is set to “OFF”.  
You can output test tone from the speakers in  
sequence.  
1 Select “Test Tone”, then press  
or b.  
2 Adjust the parameter, then press  
.
OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• OFF  
• AUTO: The test tone is output from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Tips  
• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
3 Adjust the speaker level, then press  
.
• “STD” is the standard setting, and enacts light  
compression. Therefore, we recommend using the  
“MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the  
dynamic range and lets you view movies late at  
night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the  
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural  
compression.  
When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely. Check to see if they are connected  
securely and cannot be disconnected by  
pulling on them slightly.  
• The speaker cords may have short-circuit  
problem.  
x Distance Unit  
Lets you select the unit of measurement for  
setting distances.  
FEET: The distance is displayed in feet.  
METER: The distance is displayed in  
meters.  
When a test tone is output from  
a different speaker than the  
speaker displayed on the TV  
screen  
The speaker pattern set up is incorrect. Make  
sure that the speaker connections and the  
speaker pattern match correctly.  
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• Studio  
In Studio type, effects are kept to a  
minimum, while still providing a great  
theater experience. This type provides the  
accuracy of the original recording.  
Surround Settings menu  
You can select the sound field and adjust the  
effect level, etc. on the “Sound Field Setup”  
screen.  
For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying  
Surround Sound” (page 52).  
EQ Settings menu  
You can use the following parameters to adjust  
Note  
The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary  
the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front  
depending on the sound field.  
speakers.  
Bass  
Treble  
To adjust the effect type for  
HD-D.C.S.  
Bass  
Treble  
1 Select “HD-D.C.S.”, then press  
or  
b.  
Level  
(dB)  
2 Select the effect you want, then press  
.
Frequency  
(Hz)  
HD-D.C.S. has three different types:  
Theater, Dynamic and Studio. Each type  
has different reflection and reverberation  
sound mixture levels and is optimized to  
match a listener’s room uniqueness, taste  
and mood.  
Note  
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is  
being used.  
Tip  
• Dynamic  
You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble  
level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver  
(page 9).  
Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full  
extent, just like at the movie theaters?  
Dynamic type emphasizes on the  
reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S.,  
many rooms are often somewhat  
reverberant but lack a spacious feeling.  
This type acoustically opens up those  
types of rooms and provides a spacious  
and dynamism feeling equivalent to a  
mastering studio.  
• Theater  
Theater type (default setting) mixes  
reflection and reverberation sound  
creating the characteristics of a mastering  
studio. Additionally, this type mixes in  
frequency characteristics that are often  
found in professional studios and movie  
theaters. It is ideal for watching movies in  
a listening room that has less  
reverberation.  
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x Night Mode  
Lets you retain a theater-like environment at  
low volume levels. This function can be used  
with other sound fields. When watching a  
movie late at night, you will be able to hear the  
dialog clearly even at a low volume level.  
ON  
Audio Settings menu  
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit  
your preference.  
x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
OFF  
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize  
the time gap between audio output and visual  
display.  
Note  
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is  
selected.  
ON (Delay time: 60 ms): The audio output  
is delayed so that the time gap between the  
audio output and visual display is  
minimized.  
OFF (Delay time: 0 ms): The audio output  
is not delayed.  
Tip  
While this function is on, the Bass, Treble increase,  
and “D. RANGE” is automatically set to “COMP.  
MAX”.  
Notes  
HDMI Settings menu  
You can make the required settings for  
equipment connected to the HDMI jack.  
• This function is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is  
being used.  
• The delay time may vary depending on audio  
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker  
distance settings.  
x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function  
on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 57).  
ON  
x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want when  
you listen to the dual audio of a digital  
broadcast when available. This feature only  
functions for Dolby Digital sources.  
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.  
MAIN: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
SUB: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
OFF  
Note  
When you set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON”, “Audio  
Out” may be changed automatically.  
x Pass Through  
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV  
even when the receiver is in standby mode.  
ON: When the receiver is in the standby  
mode, the receiver continuously outputs  
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI  
TV OUT jack.  
AUTO: When the TV is turned on while the  
receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver  
outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s  
HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends  
this setting if you use a “BRAVIA” Sync  
compatible Sony TV. This setting saves  
power in the standby mode when compared  
with the “ON” setting.  
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OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI  
signals when the receiver is in the standby  
mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the  
connected equipment’s source on the TV.  
This setting saves power in the standby  
mode when compared with the “ON”  
setting.  
x HDMI Assign  
Lets you reassign the HDMI input jacks. For  
details, see “HDMI input assign” (page 62).  
System Settings menu  
You can customize the settings of the receiver.  
Notes  
• This function is not available when “Ctrl for  
HDMI” is set to “OFF”.  
x Auto Standby  
• When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more  
time for the image and sound to be output to the TV  
than when “ON” is selected.  
• When the receiver is in standby mode,  
“A.STANDBY” appears on the display panel if  
“Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”.  
However, “A.STANDBY” will disappear when  
“Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” and no signals  
are detected.  
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby  
mode automatically when you do not operate  
the receiver or when there is no signals input to  
the receiver.  
ON: Switches to standby mode after  
approximately 30 minutes.  
OFF: Does not switch to standby mode.  
Notes  
• This function does not work when TUNER input is  
selected.  
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep  
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has  
priority.  
x Audio Out  
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals from the  
playback equipment connected to the receiver  
via an HDMI connection.  
AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the  
playback equipment is only output to the  
speakers connected to the receiver. Multi  
channel sound can be played back as it is.  
TV+AMP: The sound is output from TV’s  
speaker and the speakers connected to the  
receiver.  
Notes  
• The sound quality of the playback equipment  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the  
number of channels, and the sampling  
frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the  
sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as  
that of the TV, even if you play back multi  
channel source.  
• When you connect the receiver to an image  
display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may  
not be output from the receiver. In this case,  
select “AMP”.  
• When you select the input that you have assigned  
the HDMI input, sound does not output from the  
TV.  
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Using the menu in the display  
panel  
Operating without  
connecting to a TV  
You can operate this receiver using the display  
panel even if the TV is not connected to the  
receiver.  
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to  
select “GUI OFF”.  
The receiver is switched to front panel display  
mode.  
1 Press AMP.  
AMP  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want, then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust, then press  
or b.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
GUI MODE  
the setting you want, then  
V/v/B/b,  
press  
.
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.  
MENU  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display panel. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see  
page 70.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Default  
setting  
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration (Standard)  
settings  
[STANDARD]  
[<A. CAL>]  
Auto Calibration (Custom)  
[CUSTOM]  
Test tonea)  
[T. TONE]  
FULL.FLAT, ENGINEER,  
FRONT.REF, OFF  
OFF, AUTO xxxb)  
ENGINEER  
OFF  
Level settings  
[<LEVEL>]  
Front left speaker levela)  
[FL LVL]  
Front right speaker levela)  
[FR LVL]  
Center speaker levela)  
[CNT LVL]  
Surround left speaker levela)  
[SL LVL]  
Surround right speaker levela)  
[SR LVL]  
Surround back speaker levela)  
[SB LVL]  
FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
FL 0 dB  
FR 0 dB  
CNT 0 dB  
SL 0 dB  
SR 0 dB  
SB 0 dB  
SBL 0 dB  
FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
Surround back left speaker  
levela)  
SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
[SBL LVL]  
Surround back right speaker  
levela)  
SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
SBR 0 dB  
[SBR LVL]  
Front left high speaker levela)  
[LH LVL]  
Front right high speaker levela) RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB  
[RH LVL]  
Subwoofer levela)  
[SW LVL]  
LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
LH 0 dB  
RH 0 dB  
SW 0 dB  
COMP.AUTO  
3/4.1  
(0.5 dB interval)  
SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
Dynamic range compression  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,  
COMP.AUTO, COMP. OFF  
Speaker settings Speaker pattern  
5/2.1 to 2/0  
[<SPKR>]  
[PATTERN]  
(20 patterns)  
Front speakers sizea)  
[FRT SIZE]  
Center speaker sizea)  
[CNT SIZE]  
Surround speakers sizea)  
[SUR SIZE]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Default  
setting  
Front high speakers sizea)  
[FH SIZE]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE  
Front left speaker distancea)  
[FL DIST.]  
FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m  
(FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”)  
FL 3.00 m  
(FL 9’10”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
Front right speaker distancea)  
[FR DIST.]  
FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m  
(FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
FR 3.00 m  
(FR 9’10”)  
Center speaker distancea)  
[CNT DIST.]  
CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m  
(CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
CNT 3.00 m  
(CNT 9’10”)  
Surround left speaker distancea) SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m  
SL 3.00 m  
(SL 9’10”)  
[SL DIST.]  
(SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
Surround right speaker distancea) SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m  
SR 3.00 m  
(SR 9’10”)  
[SR DIST.]  
(SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
Surround back speaker distancea) SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m  
SB 3.00 m  
(SB 9’10”)  
[SB DIST.]  
(SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
Surround back left speaker  
distancea)  
[SBL DIST.]  
SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m  
(SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
SBL 3.00 m  
(SBL 9’10”)  
Surround back right speaker  
distancea)  
[SBR DIST.]  
SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m  
(SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
SBR 3.00 m  
(SBR 9’10”)  
Front left high speaker distancea) LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m  
LH 3.00 m  
(LH 9’10”)  
[LH DIST.]  
(LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
Front right high speaker  
distancea)  
[RH DIST.]  
RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m  
(RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
RH 3.00 m  
(RH 9’10”)  
Subwoofer distancea)  
[SW DIST.]  
SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m  
(SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”)  
(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)c)  
SW 3.00 m  
(SW 9’10”)  
Distance unit  
[DIST.UNIT]  
METER, FEET  
METERd)  
Front speakers crossover  
frequencye)  
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
CRS. 120 Hz  
[FRT CRS.]  
Center speaker crossover  
frequencye)  
[CNT CRS.]  
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
CRS. 120 Hz  
CRS. 120 Hz  
CRS. 120 Hz  
Surround speakers crossover  
frequencye)  
[SUR CRS.]  
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
Front high speakers crossover  
frequencye)  
CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
[FH CRS.]  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
setting  
Surround settings Effect levelf)  
DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO  
THEATER  
BASS 0 dB  
TRE 0 dB  
[<SURR>]  
[EFFECT]  
EQ settings  
[<EQ>]  
Front speakers bass level  
[BASS]  
BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB  
(1 dB interval)  
Front speakers treble level  
[TREBLE]  
TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB  
(1 dB interval)  
Tuner settings  
[<TUNER>]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
STEREO, MONO  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
For details, see “Naming preset  
stations (Name Input)” (page 51).  
Audio settings  
[<AUDIO>]  
Synchronizes audio with video SYNC OFF, SYNC ON  
output  
[A/V SYNC]  
MAIN  
Digital broadcast language  
selection  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  
[DUAL]  
Digital audio input assignment For details, see “Using the sound/  
[A. ASSIGN]  
images from other inputs (Input  
Assign)” (page 61).  
Night mode  
[NIGHT M.]  
NIGHT. ON, NIGHT.OFF  
Video settings  
[<VIDEO>]  
Video input assignment  
[V. ASSIGN]  
For details, see “Using the sound/  
images from other inputs (Input  
Assign)” (page 61).  
HDMI settings  
[<HDMI>]  
Control for HDMI  
[CTRL.HDMI]  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
ON, AUTO, OFF  
AMP, TV+AMP  
OFF  
Pass Through  
[PASS.THRU]  
Audio out  
AMP  
[AUDIO.OUT]  
HDMI input assignment  
[H. ASSIGN]  
For details, see “HDMI input assign”  
(page 62).  
System settings  
[<SYSTEM>]  
Auto standby mode  
[AUTO.STBY]  
STBY ON, STBY OFF  
STBY ON  
Naming inputs  
[NAME IN]  
For details, see “Naming the input  
(Name Input)” (page 42).  
a)Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available.  
b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).  
c)You can adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved  
the measurement result.  
d)“FEET” for USA and Canada models.  
e)You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to “SMALL”.  
f) You can only select this parameter if you select “HD-D.C.S.” as sound field.  
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To view the information on the  
display panel  
The display panel provides various  
information of the receiver status such as  
sound field.  
Using the Remote Control  
Reassigning the input  
button  
1 Select the input for which you want to  
check the information.  
You can change the default settings of the  
input buttons to suit the equipment in your  
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray  
Disc player to the SAT/CATV jack on the  
receiver, you can set the SAT/CATV button on  
this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player.  
2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
will change cyclically as follows.  
Index name of the input* t Input you  
selected t Sound field currently  
applied t Volume level t Stream  
information**  
Note  
You cannot reassign the TV, TUNER and USB  
input buttons.  
AV ?/1  
When listening to FM and AM radio  
Preset station name* t Frequency t  
Sound field currently applied t Volume  
level  
Input  
buttons  
Numeric  
buttons  
When receiving RDS broadcasts  
(Europe model only)  
Program Service name or preset station  
name* t Frequency, band and preset  
number t Sound field currently  
applied t Volume level  
1 While holding down the input  
button of which you want to  
change the assignment, hold  
down AV ?/1.  
* Index name appears only when you have  
assigned one to the input or preset station.  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered or it is same as the  
input name.  
Example: While holding down SAT/  
**Stream information may not be displayed.  
CATV, hold down AV ?/1.  
Note  
2 With the AV ?/1 button held,  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
release the input button.  
Example: With the AV ?/1 button held,  
release SAT/CATV.  
Tip  
You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”  
is shown on the display panel. Press GUI MODE  
repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.  
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3 Referring to the following table,  
press the corresponding  
Resetting the input  
buttons  
button for the category you  
want, then release AV ?/1.  
Example: Press 1, then release AV ?/1.  
Now you can use the SAT/CATV button  
to control the Blu-ray Disc player.  
INPUT/  
?/1  
Categories  
Press  
Blu-ray Disc player  
(command mode BD1)  
1
a)  
a)  
Blu-ray Disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
2
3
4
DVD player  
(command mode DVD1)  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
b)  
c)  
VCR (command mode VTR3)  
CD player  
5
6
7
DSS (Digital Satellite  
d)  
Receiver) /Euro Digital  
e)  
Satellite Receiver  
a)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with  
the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc  
recorder.  
MASTER  
VOL –/  
2 –  
b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a  
DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with the  
DVD recorders.  
1 While holding down MASTER  
c)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3  
setting which corresponds to VHS.  
d)USA and Canada models only.  
e)Other models.  
VOL – or 2 –, press ?/1 and  
INPUT or  
.
2 Release all buttons.  
The input buttons are reset to the default  
settings.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
Additional Information  
• 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.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the  
receiver is being used in combination with a  
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too  
close to that equipment, noise may result,  
and picture quality may suffer. This is  
especially likely when using an indoor  
antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend  
using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)  
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.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
• 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
On operation  
Before connecting other equipment, be sure to  
turn off and unplug the receiver.  
• (USA and Canada models only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other  
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the  
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact  
your dealer.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
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There is no sound, or only a very low  
level sound is heard from specific  
speakers.  
Troubleshooting  
• 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  
equipment 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 equipment.  
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  
personnel changes some parts during repair,  
these parts may be retained.  
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.  
Power  
The receiver is turned off  
automatically.  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog equipment,  
analog equipment requires both L and R  
jack connections. Use an audio cord (not  
supplied).  
• “Auto Standby” is set to “ON” (page 69).  
• The Sleep Timer function is working  
(page 14).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 64).  
• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s)  
is (are) set to either “Small” or “Large”.  
• Check that the speaker settings are  
appropriate for the setup using the Auto  
Calibration menu or “SP Pattern” in the  
Speaker Settings menu. Then check that  
correctly, using “Test Tone” in the  
Speaker Settings menu.  
Sound  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing  
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
make sure the digital audio output setting  
of the connected equipment is available.  
• Set “Audio Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI  
Settings menu.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
Surround EX flag even though the  
packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX  
logos.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
subwoofer.  
• Depending on the selected sound field, no  
sound will be available from the  
subwoofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “Large” and  
“NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is selected,  
there is no sound from the subwoofer.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure you have selected the sound  
field for movie or music (page 52).  
• Sound fields do not function when  
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz  
are being received.  
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• Check that headphones are not connected  
to the receiver.  
There is no sound from a specific  
equipment.  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for that  
equipment.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into the  
jacks on both the receiver and the  
equipment.  
• Check the INPUT MODE (page 60).  
• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the  
HDMI Settings menu (page 69).  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
equipment.  
• Press MUTING or  
on the remote  
control to cancel the muting function.  
• Try pressing the input button on the  
remote control or turning the INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver to select the  
equipment of your choice (page 41).  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment are  
connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least 3  
meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio equipment away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback equipment,  
you may need to set up the HDMI setting  
of the equipment. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with each  
equipment.  
when you view images or listen to sound,  
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color  
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.  
• Sound may not be output from the receiver  
while the GUI appears on the TV screen.  
Press GUI MODE to select “GUI OFF”.  
• Check that the “A. DIRECT” is not being  
used.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the sound level parameters using  
the Speaker Settings menu.  
• Check that the selected digital audio input  
jack is not reassigned to other inputs  
(page 61).  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no sound output from the TV.  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, sound is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned off  
the receiver. If you are enjoying other  
equipment, play the equipment and  
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or  
turn on the receiver to select the HDMI  
equipment you want to enjoy.  
There is no sound, no matter which  
equipment is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that all connecting cords are  
inserted to their input/output jacks for the  
respective jacks of the receiver, speakers  
and the equipment.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
equipment are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set to “VOL MIN”.  
• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to “ON”  
in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect  
equipment not compatible with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 68).  
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to  
“SPK OFF” (page 9).  
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• If you cannot listen to the sound of the  
equipment connected to the receiver while  
TV input is selected on the receiver  
– Be sure to change the input of the  
receiver to HDMI when you want to  
watch a program on the equipment  
connected via HDMI connection to the  
receiver.  
No sound is output from the receiver  
and TV speaker.  
• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the  
HDMI Settings menu (page 69).  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
equipment.  
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback equipment,  
you may need to set up the HDMI setting  
of the equipment. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with each  
– Change the TV channel when you want  
to watch a TV broadcast.  
– Be sure to select the correct equipment  
or input you want when you watch a  
program from the equipment connected  
to the TV. Refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV on this operation.  
equipment.  
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable  
when you view images or listen to sound,  
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color  
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.  
• Sound may not be output from the receiver  
while the GUI appears on the TV screen.  
Press GUI MODE to select “GUI OFF”.  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the  
System Audio Control function.  
• If the TV does not have System Audio  
Control function, set the “Audio Out”  
settings in HDMI Settings menu to  
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the TV speaker and  
receiver.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source equipment using the  
input buttons (page 41).  
Image  
No image appears on the TV.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio equipment away from  
the TV.  
• Assign the equipment video input  
correctly.  
• The input signal should be same as the  
input function when you are up-converting  
an input signal with this receiver  
(page 30).  
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the receiver.  
• When you connect the receiver to a video  
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not  
be output from the receiver. In this case,  
select “AMP”.  
• When you use an HDMI-DVI conversion  
cable for the connection, the image may  
not be output correctly.  
• Make sure that cables are correctly and  
securely connected to equipment.  
• Depending on the playback equipment,  
you may need to set up the equipment.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each equipment.  
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• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable  
when you view images or listen to sound,  
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color  
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.  
Tuner  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antennas (aerial) as shown below.  
No 3D image appears on the TV.  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 3D images may not be  
displayed.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no image output from the TV.  
Receiver  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, image is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned off  
the receiver. If you are enjoying other  
equipment, play the equipment and  
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or  
turn on the receiver to select the HDMI  
equipment you want to enjoy.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the antennas  
(aerials) and connect an external antenna  
(aerial), if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak with automatic tuning. Use direct  
tuning.  
• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to “ON”  
in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect  
equipment not compatible with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 68).  
• Make sure you set the tuning scale  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning) (page 50).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning  
by scanning preset stations is used). Preset  
the stations (page 50).  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source equipment using the  
input buttons (page 41).  
The GUI menu does not appear on the  
TV screen.  
• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select  
“GUI ON”. If the GUI menu still does not  
appear on the TV screen, press MENU.  
• Check that the TV is connected correctly.  
• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly on the remote control so that  
the frequency appears on the display  
panel.  
RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
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The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.*  
USB device  
• The service may be temporarily out of  
order. Contact the radio station and find  
out whether they actually provide the  
service in question.  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
• If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may occur.  
See “Compatible USB devices” (page 46)  
for the supported device types.  
– The USB device is not recognized.  
– File or folder names are not displayed  
on this receiver.  
* Europe model only.  
iPhone/iPod  
– Playback is not possible.  
– The sound skips.  
– There is noise.  
– A distorted sound is output.  
The sound is distorted.  
• Press MASTER VOL – or 2 – on the  
remote control repeatedly.  
• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPhone/iPod to  
“Off” or “Flat”.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted  
sound.  
The iPhone/iPod cannot be charged.  
• Check that the receiver is turned on.  
• Make sure the iPhone/iPod is connected  
firmly.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• The music data itself contains noise, or the  
sound is distorted.  
The iPhone/iPod cannot be operated.  
• Check that you have removed the protect  
case of the iPhone/iPod.  
• Depending on the contents of the iPhone/  
iPod, it may take time to start playback.  
• Disconnect the iPhone/iPod and connect  
the iPhone/iPod again.  
• You are using an unsupported iPhone/  
iPod. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone  
models” (page 43) for the supported  
device types.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
into the  
(USB) port.  
• The USB device is being connected  
backwards. Connect the USB device in the  
correct orientation.  
“Reading” is displayed for an extended  
time, or it takes a long time before  
playback starts.  
• The reading process can take a long time  
in the following cases.  
– There are many folders or files on the  
USB device.  
The ring volume of the iPhone does not  
change.  
• Adjust the ring volume using the controls  
on the iPhone.  
– The file structure is extremely complex.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
– The internal memory is fragmented.  
Thus, we recommend following these  
guidelines.  
– Total folders on USB device: 100 or less  
(including “ROOT” folder)  
– Total files per folder: 100 or less.  
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• The number of files in a folder has  
exceeded 100.  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
Erroneous display.  
• The data stored in the USB device may  
have been corrupted.  
• The character codes that can be displayed  
by this receiver are as follows:  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some  
USB device may not support all of these FAT.  
For details, refer to the operating instruction of  
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
– Symbols (’ < > * + , – . / [ \ ] _ `)  
Other characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
Remote control  
The USB device is not recognized.  
• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the  
USB device. Turn on the receiver again  
and reconnect the USB device.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
(page 46).  
• The USB device does not work properly.  
Refer to the USB device operating  
instruction on how to deal with this  
problem.  
The remote control does not function.  
• Point the remote control at the remote  
control sensor on the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote control and the receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote  
control with new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote control.  
Playback does not start.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
(page 46).  
Other  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Press N to start playback.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 23).  
• Make sure “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON”  
in HDMI Settings menu.  
• Make sure the connected equipment is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on  
the connected equipment. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the connected  
equipment.  
• When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”,  
the “BRAVIA” Sync does not work  
properly, even if the equipment is  
connected to the HDMI IN jack.  
Audio file cannot be played back.  
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be  
played back.  
• The audio file is a multiple track audio file.  
• Some AAC files may not be played back  
correctly.  
• WMA files in Windows Media Audio  
Lossless and Professional format cannot  
be played back.  
• USB device formatted with file systems  
other than FAT16 or FAT32 are  
unsupported.*  
• If you use partitioned USB device, only  
audio files on the first partition can be  
played back.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels  
(including “ROOT” folder).  
• The number of folders has exceeded 100  
(including “ROOT” folder).  
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• The types and the number of equipment  
which can be controlled by the  
“BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in the  
HDMI CEC standard as follows.  
– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3  
equipment  
– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3  
equipment  
USB FAIL  
detected.  
This receiver will automatically turn off  
after a few seconds. Check the iPhone/iPod  
or USB device, then unplug it and turn on  
the power again.  
For other messages, see “Message list after  
Auto Calibration measurement” (page 38),  
“iPhone/iPod message list” (page 45) and  
“USB message list” (page 48).  
– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4  
equipment  
– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1  
equipment  
The TV’s remote control cannot be  
used to control the connected  
equipment when using the Control for  
HDMI function.  
Clearing the memory  
Reference sections  
• Depending on the connected equipment  
and TV, you may need to set up the  
equipment and TV. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with each equipment  
and TV.  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 33  
page 56  
• Change the input of the receiver to the  
HDMI input connected to the equipment.  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, a message appears on  
the display panel. You can check the condition  
of the system by the message. If any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or  
the receiver is covered and ventilation holes  
are blocked. The receiver will automatically  
turn off after a few seconds. Check the  
speaker connection and turn on the power  
again.  
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1)Measured under the following conditions:  
Area  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Specifications  
USA, Canada  
Europe  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
2)Reference power output for front, center,  
surround, surround back and front high speakers.  
Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(USA model only)  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output.  
Frequency response  
Analog  
10 Hz – 70 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field and equalizer  
bypassed)  
Input  
Analog  
Amplifier section  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/  
50 kohms  
1)  
USA model  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
S/N3): 96 dB  
(A, 500 mV4))  
95 W + 95 W  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
105 W + 105 W  
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Output (Analog)  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
140 W per channel  
AUDIO OUT  
Voltage: 500 mV/  
1 kohms  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
1)  
Canada model  
SUBWOOFER  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
85 W + 85 W  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
6 dB, 1 dB step  
3)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
105 W + 105 W  
4)Weighted network, input level.  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna (aerial)  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
140 W per channel  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
1)  
Europe model  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
85 W + 85 W  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
100 W + 100 W  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
140 W per channel  
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AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
General  
Power requirements  
Area  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Area  
Tuning scale  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
USA, Canada  
Europe  
USA, Canada  
Europe  
530 kHz –  
1,710 kHz  
531 kHz –  
1,710 kHz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
531 kHz –  
1,602 kHz  
Power consumption 240 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W (When “Ctrl for  
HDMI” is set to “OFF”)  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
430 mm × 157.5 mm ×  
322 mm (17 in × 6 1/4 in ×  
12 3/4 in) including  
projecting parts and  
controls  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Mass (Approx.)  
8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in  
the certain printed wiring boards.  
iPhone/iPod section  
DC 5V 1.0 A MAX  
USB section  
Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer-3):  
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR  
WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps  
AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps  
* Compatibility with all  
encoding/writing  
software, recording  
devices and recording  
media cannot be  
guaranteed.  
Transfer speed  
Supported USB device  
Mass Storage Class  
Maximum current 500 mA  
Full-speed  
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Index  
Numerics  
2 channel 52  
5.1 channel 18  
7.1 channel 18  
M
Calibration) 34  
Manual Setup 64  
Dolby Digital EX 55  
Dual Mono 68, 73  
66, 71  
Auto Calibration 38  
Error 83  
A
A.F.D. mode 52  
A/V Sync 68, 73  
AM 49  
Movie mode 52  
Music mode 53  
Muting 42  
Audio Out 69, 73  
Audio Settings 68, 73  
Auto Calibration Custom 71  
Auto Calibration Settings 71  
Auto Calibration Standard  
71  
E
N
Effect level 67  
Name Input 42, 51  
Auto Standby 69, 73  
Auto Tuning 49  
O
FM 49  
B
Bass 67, 73  
Blu-ray Disc player 26  
BRAVIA Sync  
preparing 57  
GUI (Graphical User  
Pass Through 68, 73  
PlayStation 3 28  
PROTECT 83  
C
Cable TV tuner 27  
Camcoder 29  
CD player 31  
Clear  
R
Recording 48  
Remote control 13, 74  
Resetting 33  
Input 41  
memory 33  
Input Assign 61  
INPUT MODE 60  
iPhone/iPod 43, 81  
remote control 75  
sound field 56  
Connection  
S
Satellite tuner 27  
antennas 32  
Scene Select 60  
Settings menu 63  
Sound field 52  
Speaker Pattern 33, 64, 71  
Speaker Settings 64, 71  
Super Audio CD player 31  
Surround Settings 67, 73  
System Audio Control 58  
System Power-Off 59  
System Settings 69, 73  
L
audio equipment 31  
iPhone/iPod 28, 31  
speakers 20  
Level Settings 71  
LFE(LowFrequencyEffect)  
10  
TV 22  
USB device 31  
video equipment 23  
Control for HDMI 68  
Crossover frequency 65, 72  
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T
Test Tone 65, 71  
Theater/Theatre Mode Sync  
59  
Treble 67, 73  
Tuner 49  
Tuner Settings 73  
TV 22  
U
Up converting 30  
USB device 46  
V
VCR 29  
Viewing information in the  
display 74  
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