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1. AC OUTLET SPEAKERS FRONT B Surround speaker R Surround speaker L Front speaker A R Front speaker A L Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button page 24 continued 5 sayeods Burgos pue BurxyooH H 15 5 Speaker system hookups continued Notes Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2 3 inch Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass If you use speakers with low maximum input rating adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal the stripped end of another speaker cord or the metal parts of the receiver Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another Speaker terminal 16 Stripped cords touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation Stripped cords ar
2. Zh bdd WH 910ueg lt if Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button VCR Starts play SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode CD player MODE Press to select the unit VCD player for search track LD player index etc DVD player MENU DVD player Displays DVD title MD deck GUIDE DAT deck satellite tuner Displays guide menu Tape deck AV MENU VCR Displays menu VCR Pauses play or record Satellite tuner CD player Also starts recording DVD player VCD player with components ce VCD player Returns to the previous LD player record standby LD player menu or exits the DVD player DVD player menu MD deck 4 4 gt VCR Selects a menu item DAT deck Satellite tuner Tape deck DVD player ad Stops play ENTER VCR Press to enter the player EXECUTE Satellite tuner selection VCD player DVD player LD player DVD player 0 Turns the TV on or off MD deck TV Selects the channel DAT deck entry mode either one Tape deck or two digit DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of VCD player displayed on the TV H the TV LDphyeur sereen TVCH4 TV Select preset TV DVD player channels er ee ee TV Selects input signal piana Ue VIDEO TV input or video DVD player input Satellite tuner Exits the menu WIDE TV Selects the wide SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitl
3. eene 50 Specifications see 53 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button eee 56 Adjustable parameters for each sound field zio RH 57 3 5 455 About This Manual About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 42 49 Note for the supplied remote RM PP412 The TV SAT PHONO SOURCE DIRECT AAC BI LING 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text DISPLAY 3 Illustration number 24 52 t t Name of button part Reference page unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A H A F D button indicator 26 25 27 AUX 4 2 3 CD SACD 11 23 DIMMER 4 24 DISPLAY 3 24 52
4. 12 Other HOOKUPS 2 22 2222 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 15 Performing initial setup operations 17 Multi channel surround setup 17 Checking the connections 22 Basic Operations Selecting the component 23 Changing the display Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 25 Selecting a sound field 26 Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING eee 28 Understanding the multi channel surround displays Customizing sound fields Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning eee 34 Automatic tuning 239 Preset tuning 2 35 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program 5 aee a den aaa 37 Recording a ege 37 Using the Sleep Timer 38 Adjustments using the CUSTOM MEND us ed eerie 39 Changing the command mode of the TECEIVED a Aan sein sige 39 CONTROL control system 40 Operations Using the Remote RM PP412 Before you use your remote Remote button description Selecting the command mode of the Mun P 46 Additional Information Pr Cautions ene eee 50 Troubleshooting
5. buttons for receiver operation To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input selector on the remote If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 17 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Clearing the receiver s memory To clear See memorized settings page 17 Customized sound fields page 33 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output models of area code U only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz
6. Display 13 DVD 9 23 ENTER 19 FM MODE 1 0 24 17 37 39 32 34 INPUT MODE 17 23 IR receptor 5 42 52 Jog dial 20 56 18 32 33 37 39 MAIN MENU 18 18 32 33 37 39 56 MASTER VOLUME 16 22 24 50 MD TAPE 10 MEMORY 31 23 35 MOVIE button indicator 25 26 51 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator 22 MULTI CH IN 23 23 23 MUSIC button indicator 24 26 27 51 PHONES jack PRESET TUNING 29 35 36 54 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 15 24 50 SURR BACK DECODING 28 28 39 34 24 30 51 SURR BACK DECODING indicator 15 TUNER FM AM 37 TUNING 4 30 28 12 23 35 36 35 V Z VIDEO 116 VIDEO 2 7 VIDEO 318 23 23 23 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 33 9 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH button indicator 27 33 VO power 1 54 lt gt 21 27 25 17 22 33 39 18 32 33 37 39 56 pue suone 2o uong jo 15H
7. CD or Super Audio CD player 855 Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO R L OUT COMPONENT VIDEO By 5 N Ol Geo AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 4 To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks VIE O 1 B Camcorder QJ Satellite or video J tuner or game VCR SURROUND SPEAKERS weepance use 9 60 El INPUT TV monitor Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above If you have a DVD player TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks use a component video cord not supplied to connect to the receiver Tip When using the S video jacks instead of the video jacks your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Note On this receiver the componen
8. 0 02 1 IN Notes You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make digital connections The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit Connect to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the SVIDEO IN SVIDEO S VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player y dn 11 12 5 Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channe
9. 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 90 W ch CENTER 90W SURR 90 W ch SURR BACK 90W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 96 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100W SURR 100 W ch SURR BACK 100 W 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response MULTI CHIN 10 Hz 70 kHz CD SACD AUX 0 5 2 dB with sound MD TAPE DVD field and equalizer VIDEO 1 2 3 bypassed Inputs Analog MULTI CH IN Sensitivity 500 mV CD SACD AUX Impedance 50 kilohms MD TAPE DVD S N 96 dB VIDEO 1 2 3 A 500 mV 2 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed 3 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF VIDEO 2 CD SACD Sensitivity MD TAPE Optical Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Emm gt Outputs Analog MD TAPE OUT Voltage 500 mV 8 VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 kilohms o 3 SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V D Impedance 1 kilohms 5 h 2 Outputs Digital 3 MD TAPE Optical Sensitivity 5 3 EQ Gain levels 10 dB 0 5 dB step continued 5395 Specifications continued FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable se
10. 505 Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords EY required when you hook up the components pages 8 14 Audio cord not supplied Monaural audio cord not supplied White L fH Black AF H1 Red 8 S gt Audio video cord not supplied Tip Yellow video gt Audio cord can be torn into two monaural audio White L audio Ap cords Red R audio gpp E Component video cord not supplied Green Video cord not supplied Blue 85 Yellow 1 Red 9 S video cord not supplied 1 Monaural mini plug cord not supplied m ss Black cipum 3 Optical digital cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied d b Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red
11. Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL Control System such as CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component 19410 H 4155 Operations Using the Remote RM PP412 You can use the remote RM PP412 to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your remote S56 SYSTEMSTANDBY SLEEP VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEOS DVD Aye TVSAT CDSACD TUNER Inserting batteries into the remote 5 amp ro 2CH AFD MUSIC Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and em C22 properly oriented in the battery compartment CC When using the remote point it at the remote e m Tue E sensor E on the receiver seme ENTER ED x CO H0 gt 1011 SHIFT DTUNNG DISC ANT SEARCH MODE ON TOP MENU GUIDE ENTER EXECUTE Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction The tables below show the settings of each If you don t use the remote fo
12. ON Y 4 247 631 12 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No STR DE695 2003 Sony Corporation 205 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in the United States A ELECTRI DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
13. 0 2 8 0 Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 KHz O O O If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area 4 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station Tips If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 4 Area code FM AM U CA 100kHz 10kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 54 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan a
14. When you connect optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Antenna hookups AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA s usuodui0 y BuryooH H DVD IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEOOUT VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 MONTOR IN C t C C FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes on antenna hookups To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 755 Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 7 IN COMPONENT VIDEO MD TAPE IN MD VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEOOUT VIDEOIN VIDEO OUT SVIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1
15. is set to NO Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker placement is not as critical as other modes All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the sound fields with virtual elements will not be effective unless the surround speaker placement parameter is set to SIDE LO or Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HT if your speakers located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the Surround speaker placement explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound
16. wide room Tips When you set up the surround back speaker set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers If there is no space behind the listening position set the speaker above the listening position by placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling To prevent speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls make sure that it is properly fixed in place Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 2 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust Note Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 161 SUB WOOFER S W YES FRONT
17. DTS 5 1 5 1 Dolby Digital 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 DTS Discrete decoder When you select SB MTRX Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 punos amp uiAofu3 Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 123 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films 3 Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are
18. DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to develop Digital Cinema Sound In a home theater Digital Cinema Sound simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format such as the Dolby Digital DVD This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s studios Press MOVIE repeatedly to select C ST EX A B or C ST EX The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected sound field is indicated in the display C ST EX A Cinema Studio EX Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movie C ST EX B Cinema Studio EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects C ST EX C Cinema Studio EX Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements Virtual Multi
19. DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters 29 US Understanding the multi channel surround displays 12 15 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 18 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks SP A Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A SP B Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B Does not light up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack DIGITAL DIGITAL lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format DIGITAL EX lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals PRO LOGIC lights up when Pro Logic II processing MOV or PLII MUS is applied page 26 However both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to and A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV or MUS is selected Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals L exIOOP
20. LARGE CENTER XXXXX LARGE 1 amp 168 SURROUND XXXXX LARGE SURR BACK XXX YES R DIST XX ft 10 ft DIST XX ft 10 ft 181 488 DIST XX ft 10 ft 168 DIST XX ft 10 ft J68p XXXXXXX SIDE LO Sub woofer selection SW S W XXX If you connect a sub woofer select YES If you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible E Front speaker size v If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO When the sub woofer is set to NO the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting Center speaker size 1 XXXXX If you connect a large speaker t
21. RANGE COMP XXX OFF STD MAX EFCT XXX depends on the sound field MIN STD MAX EQ BASS XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps 33 TREB XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps EQ XXX ON OFF SETUP 161 SUB WOOFER S W XXX YES NO 18 FRONT XXXXX LARGE SMALL CENTER XXXXX LARGE SMALL NO SUE ISA SURROUND XXXXX LARGE SMALL NO 188 SURR BACK YES NO 1 ir 1 DIST XX ft between 3 ft and 23 ft 1 foot steps DIST XX ft between TBI DIST and 5 ft 1 foot steps SRE DIST XX ft between TRI DIST and 15 ft 1 foot steps 168 DIST XX ft between DIST and 15 ft 1 foot steps SUL XXXXXXX SIDE LO SIDE HI BEHD LO BEHD HI lt CUSTOM gt SB XXXX MTRX AUTO OFF 39 DEC XXXX AUTO PCM P SAVE XXX ON OFF 564 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB parameters are applied to all sound fields lt EQ gt BASS TREB EQ ON OFF 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL MOV PLII MUS NEO6 CIN NEO6 MUS C ST EX A C ST EX B e e C ST EX C e e 1 77 CONCERT MULTI CH IN HP 2CH HP MULTI HP THEA PCM 96K S E continued 5 5 3 D o 57 US Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued T
22. X dB 0 dB TREB XXX X dB 0 dB EQ XXX OFF To turn on off the equalizer 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt EQ gt 2 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select EQ XXX 3 Turn the jog dial to select EQ ON or EQ OFF Note The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters the settings are applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer Bass BASS XXX X dB Lets you adjust the gain of bass Treble TREB XXX X dB Lets you adjust the gain of treble Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 00 to turn off the power 2 Hold down 2 and press 1 0 SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once punos amp uiKofu3 li 3255 4 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 7 Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 42 49 1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press D TUNING on the remote 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz D
23. an audio modes SET UP equipment LEVEL EQ and MULTICH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN CUSTOM source ON Receiver To display the menus 2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode SCREEN of the receiver on the screen A F D Receiver Selects A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV AV I O TV VCR Turns the audio and PLII MUS NEO6 CIN video components or and NEO6 MUS VCD player off LD player MOVIE Receiver Selects C ST EX A DVD player C ST EX B and MD deck CORES DAT deck MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL JAZZ SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver and CONCERT STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio TEST Receiver Press to output test tone Press Satellite tuner video components TONE AVI CD player DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG and I O NCO player DIRECT at the LD player same time DVD player AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or MD deck BI LING Bilingual sound of DAT deck Dolby Digital DTS or etc SB Receiver Press to select the continued DECODING surround back decoding modes 4305 Remote Button Description Remote Operations Function continued Button 1 PRESET Receiver Scans and selects preset Remote Operations Function CH stations Button D SKIP TV VCR Selects preset channels 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT button satellite tuner 0 10 to preset radio station or x 5 T iuni lt CD
24. operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING 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 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 82
25. or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 22 to verify that the connections are correct There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly Check that both the receiver and all the components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button is not set to off and is set accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system page 24 Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function Check that the headphones are not connected The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of t
26. player Skips discs multi disc uning to preset stations and with D TUNING VCD player changer only for direct tuning DVD player MD deck CD player Select track numbers EE VCD player 0 10 selects track 10 ENTER TV V CR After selecting a LD player satellite tuner channel disc or track MD deck LD player using the numeric DAT deck MD deck buttons press to enter DAT deck the value TV VCR Select channel numbers Tape deck Satellite tuner 5 DISC CD player Selects a disc directly 210 11 CD player Select track numbers VCD player multi disc changer VCD player over 10 only LD player F MD deck ANT VCR Selects output signal T from aerial terminal TV ape deck signal or VCR program AUDIO TV VCR Changes the sound to 7 2 DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or VCR Skips tracks Multi channel TV Sound CD player VCD player SWAP TV Swaps the small and DVD player ANGLE large picture LD player DVD player To select viewing angle MD deck or changes the angles DAT deck JUMP TV Toggles between the Tape deck TIME previous and the current 4 4 gt CDplayer Searches tracks channels VCD player forward or backward CD player Shows the time or e RU d VCD player displays the playing time DVD player of disc etc ee VCR Fastforwards or Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture OC function Tape deck 445
27. 0 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark 29 As ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords sess 6 Antenna hookups eee 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups
28. 522 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 503 518 544 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 544 NEC 503 520 544 PANASONIC 509 524 PHILIPS 515 518 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 RCA PROSCAN 510 527 528 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 534 544 SANYO 508 545 546 547 SHARP 535 TELEFUNKEN 523 536 537 538 THOMSON 530 537 539 TOSHIBA 535 540 541 ZENITH 542 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 PANASONIC 818 RCA 805 819 S ATLANTA 815 816 817 To control a tuner Maker Code s SONY 002 003 004 005 Zkbdd WH lt 49 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp th
29. Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in the display HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall W JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live concert To turn the surround effect off Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO or press 2CH punos punong continued 27 US Selecting a sound field continued When headphones are connected You can select the following sound fie
30. E Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components Each time you press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches Select To AUTO IN Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected COAX IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is input the equalizer sound field and effect level do not function MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks You can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the equalizer and effect level are turned off MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format continued oiseg i 2355 Selecting the component continued MUTING Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound Press again to cancel the muting function The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up PHONES Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected speaker output is auto
31. IGITAL MD TAPE OUT jacks Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources When MULTI CH IN is selected no signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD TAPE OPTICAL OUT Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or a DVD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the DVD you want to record into the DVD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again 3845 Notes Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections
32. L or LARGE page 19 There is no sound from the active sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to YES page 18 There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field page 58 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with input selector buttons Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD TAPE terminals Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or IN page 23 before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT terminals continued uoneunoju jeuonippy 51 Troubleshooting continued The FM reception is poor Use 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna gr
33. N AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R UDIO OUT AUDIO IN CD player tape deck MD deck etc CONTROL 1 hookup If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE Sony CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck Use a monaural mini plug cord not supplied to connect the CONTROL jack on the CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck to the CTRL jack on the receiver Refer to CONTROL control system on page 40 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL 1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer do not operate the receiver while using the Sony MD Editor software This may cause a malfunction selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver However if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver continued s usuodui0 y BuryooH H 13 5 Other hookups continued AUX AUDIO IN hookup If you have an individual audio component except PHONO Use the audio c
34. ONY 701 702 703 704 705 706 Maker Code s AIWA 710 750 757 758 SONY 203 AKAI 707 708 709 759 PIONEER 21 BLAUPUNKT 740 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 To control an MD deck 716 750 Maker Code s FISHER 717 718 719 720 SONY 301 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 DENON 302 GOLDSTAR 723 753 303 GRUNDIG 724 KENWOOD 304 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 ITT NOKIA 717 To control a tape deck 726 727 728 736 Maker Code s MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 SONG AUS MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 DENON 204 205 NEC 736 RENWOOD 20k HOD PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 210 PHILIPS 729 730 731 PANASONIC 216 PIONEER 729 PHILIPS 211 212 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 PIONEER 213 214 747 TECHNICS 215 216 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 YAMAHA 217 218 SANYO 717 720 746 SHARP 748 749 To control an LD player TELEFUNKEN 751 752 Maker Code s TOSHIBA 741 155 156 SONY 601 602 603 ZENITH 754 PIONEER 606 To control a DVD player To control a video CD player Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 SONY 605 PANASONIC 406 408 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 48 To control TV Maker Code s SONY 501 502 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 503 511 512 515 534 544 GRUNDIG 517 534 HITACHI 513 514 515 544 ITT NOKIA 521
35. RO Loo LOGIC II ecient i emm STEREO MONO SLEEP 11 10 9 10 11 DTS ES DTS lights up when DTS signals are input DTS ES lights up when DTS ES signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG page 23 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 processing NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is applied Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 34 36 for tuner operations SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated EQ Lights up when the equalizer functions D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 32 to adjust the dynamic range compression MULTI CH IN Lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected 13 14 15 16 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters va
36. VEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote 2205 Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD player or tape deck 3 Press the input selector button e g CD SACD or MD TAPE to select the component program source 4 start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 50 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD player DVD MD or Tape deck MD TAPE CD or Super Audio CD SACD CD player Built in tuner TUNER FM AM An audio component AUX After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source After selecting VCR camcorder video game or DVD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected INPUT MOD
37. When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press ALT then press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 gt 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the CUSTOM menu The CUSTOM menu allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable due to sound field pages 25 28 or other settings 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting SB XXXX AUTO DEC XXXX PCM for DVD CD SACD and MD TAPE AUTO for VIDEO 2 P SAVE XXX OFF Surround back decoding mode SB XXXX You can also set this parameter using SURR BACK DECODING on the front panel For details see page 28 Decode priori
38. ce 1 DIST XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 17 to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 n E Surround speaker distance SU lt BR DIST XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 17 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 205 E Surround back speaker distance DIST XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 17 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy surround sound Please note that setti
39. e command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver 19410 H 39 US CONTROL A111 control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL 1 Control System Certain components have special functions such as CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL A1II connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL 1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL 1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL 1 connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording In the future the CONTROL 1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL 1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions In this case however older components will not be compatible with the new functions Do not operate a 2 way remote control un
40. e not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone see page 22 If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver the speaker may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection page 22 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I 5 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press ENTER After CLEARING appears in the display
41. e plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine 50 5 If you have any question
42. ected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable continued punos punouing 6bulfofuq lii 31 5 Customizing sound fields continued Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker You can also customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BAL L R XX BALANCE CTR XXX X dB 0 dB SUR L XXX X dB 0 dB SUR R XXX X dB 0 dB SB XXX X dB 0 dB S W XXX X dB 0 dB Jp RANGE COMP XXX OFF EFCT XXX STD 3205 n Front balance lt Y BAL L R XX Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Center level CTR XXX X dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround left level SUR L XXX X dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker Surround right level SUR R XXX X dB L
43. es picture mode CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a USE MODE Remote To set up the remote when you press 1 and Remote Select the command the number button or AV2 mode of the remote press to return to the continuous play etc SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output ALT Remote Change remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing continued 4505 Remote Button Description continued Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the buttons for receiver operation Press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU on the remote before you use the remote to control the satellite tuner VCR and DVD player The TV SAT PHONO SOURCE DIRECT AAC BI LING 12 and ON SCREEN functions are not available for set operation Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons Selecting the command mode You can switch the command mode AV1 or AV2 of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote t
44. ets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker Surround back level SB XXX X dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround back speaker Sub woofer level S W XXX X dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer Dynamic range compressor D RANGE COMP XXX Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night We recommend using the setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Effect level EFCT XXX Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Adjusting the equalizer parameter The EQ menu contains parameters that let you adjust the equalizer of the front speakers for optimum sound The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt EQ gt 3 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BASS XXX
45. ettings Press 1 05 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes of the input selectors on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 04 123 JVC 05 106 107 KENWOOD 08 109 110 MAGNAVOX 11 116 MARANTZ 16 ONKYO 12 113 114 PANASONIC 15 PHILIPS 16 PIONEER 17 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 20 121 122 continued Zh bdd WH 910ueg lt if 4755 Programming the remote continued To control a VCR Maker Code s To control a DAT deck S
46. for a while CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings All settings in the SET UP CUSTOM LEVEL and EQ menus The sound field memorized for each input selector and preset station All sound field parameters preset stations All index names for input selector and preset stations The master volume is set to VOL MIN Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 56 See pages 17 22 for speaker settings and page 39 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 5 feet closer the surround speakers up to 15 feet closer and the surround back speaker up to 15 feet closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc When placing surround speakers to your side long room continued walsAs Burjes BurxyooH H 17 1845 Multi channel surround setup continued When placing surround speakers behind you
47. hat will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers Surround speaker size CELE ISR XXXXX vv vv If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect surround speakers select 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO Surround back speaker selection CEEE XXX If you connect a surround bac
48. he adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field lt LEVEL gt FRONT CENTER SUR L SUR R SURRBACK S W D RANGE BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP LEVEL 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS E NEO6 CIN NEO6 MUS C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C 2 HALL 2 JAZZ 2 CONCERT E MULTI CH IN HP 2CH HP MULTI HP THEA PCM 96K D These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 32 2 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals 5805 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
49. he front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones page 24 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center or and surround Speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Select a sound field containing the word C ST EX pages 26 27 Adjust the speaker level page 22 Make sure the center or and surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMAL
50. he last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 Press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input source after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following If the indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed n step 2 if several input selector buttons are pressed only the last pressed button is valid In step 2 if you press TV VO only TV VOL TV TV VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed In step 3 if an input selector button is pressed the new input source is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3 For the numeric codes only the first three numbers entered are valid To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmed and learned signals do the following to reset the remote to factory s
51. it when the CONTROL jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly 40 CONTROL 1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL 1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL 1 which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL 1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL ALII and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL 1 control system will be available with the CONTROL control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL 1 jacks and components with CONTROL 1 jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s Connections Connect monaural mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL 1 compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD dec
52. k depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Amplifier CD MD Tape Other Receiver player deck deck component In the CONTROL 1 control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A11 9 CONTROL CD player oqar oy L MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL 1 jacks For details regarding particular connections or set up options refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance such as the Sony RK G69HG Basic Functions The CONTROL 1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if all of the other connected components are not turned on Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Son
53. k speaker select YES If you do not connect a surround back speaker select NO These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size 251 SR is set to NO continued UI91S S 1a9yeads oux bungas pue 19 5 Multi channel surround setup continued Tip Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL 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 BASS parameter in the EQ menu to boost the bass levels To adjust the bass see page 33 E Front speaker distance 1 tf DIST XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 17 Center speaker distan
54. l input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound 5 1 channel five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required You will also need a surround back speaker for 6 1 channel surround sound Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup DIGITAL OPTICAL voo ANTENNA MD TAPE IN MD TAPE S VIDEO S VIDEO N IN SVIDEO SI OUT IDEO IN HOY AUDIO IN AUDIO IN JAUDIO OUT _ AUDIO IN E MULTICH OUT DVD player CD Super Audio CD player Multichannel decoder etc Other hookups DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD TAPE IN ANTENNA MD TAPE CONTROL A1II Er CDI SACD IN VIDEO IN SVIDEO I
55. lds only HP 2CH Headphone 2 Output the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel HP MULTI Headphone Multi Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks HP THEA Headphone Theater Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you listen to CD with JAZZ as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD JAZZ will be applied again You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package 00059 Dolby Digital discs DO petsysuanouns Dolby Surround encoded programs DTS Digital Surround encoded programs When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off 2805 Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in the Surround EX format you can enjoy the surrou
56. ll available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 3 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 34 or Automatic Tuning page 35 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button the preset station number changes in the corresponding number and direction a
57. matically canceled and SP A and SP B do not light up in the display When the headphones are connected selectable sound fields are HP 2CH HP MULTI or HP THEA page 28 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B to output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals Each time you press the button the display will light up cyclically as follows SP A SP B gt SPA and SP B No display To drive Select Speaker System A Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals SP A default setting Speaker System B SPB Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Both Speaker System A and B Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals SP A and SPB 24 Tf you do not want to drive Speaker System A and B press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B until SP A and SP do not light up in the display no display Changing the display Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 3 steps DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station Frequency Sound field applied to the band or the preset station Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station page 37 Index name d
58. n 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons 364 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name index name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names for example appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8MM respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD TAPE jacks 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM AM then tune the preset station you want to create an index name for If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 36 To name a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select NAME IN 4 Create an index name by using the jog dial and lt or gt Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn
59. nd sound intended by the filmmakers Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc However this function is only effective when used with A F D 1 Press A F D 2 Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode SB XXXX appears in the display When the receiver is decoding the surround back signal the SURR BACK DECODING indicator lights up Surround back decoding modes SB OFF SB AUTO SBMTRX For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on the next page Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB XXXX in the CUSTOM menu page 39 Note You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when using the 2CH ST page 25 when MULTI CH IN is selected or when headphones are connected How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream When you select SB OFF Surround back decoding is not performed When you select SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal For the DTS ES Matrix 6 1 source DTS Matrix decoder is applied For the DTS ES Discrete 6 1 source DTS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6 1 channel signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 5 1
60. ng the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try Surround speaker placement aa aa SL 5 XXXXXXX This parameter lets you specify the location and height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes Refer to the illustration below Select SIDE LO if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and Q Select SIDE HT if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and Q Select BEHD LO if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and Q Select BEHD HI if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and Q These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size 50 2
61. nsitivity S N Mono Stereo 10 7 MHz 18 3 dBf 2 2 nV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 pV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 54 0 3 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1710 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 4 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and press 1 preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Component Video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Component Video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 H
62. o operate the receiver Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches To check the command mode of the remote Press USE MODE You can check the remote by the indicator Mode Indicator lights AVI once AV2 twice 46 5 To reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator lights 3 times then goes off Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV 1 while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights 2 Press the input selector button including TV 1 for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press CD SACD Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control See the tables on pages 47 49 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and t
63. oes not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input selector Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of your speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 17 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo Press 2CH The 2CH indicator lights up and 2CH ST appears in the display This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Note No sound is output from the sub woofer when 2CH ST is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound Mode Decoding Mode A F D AUTO As encoded DOLBY PL Dolby P
64. of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance continued 6 ou dn amp unes pue 5uryooH 2155 Multi channel surround setup continued Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment 1 Press I 5 on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround back Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu see page 32 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Notes The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LE
65. ords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player tape deck or MD deck to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound 140 Connecting the power cord AC power cord Toa wall outlet AC OUTLET AC OUTLET The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver page 15 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio video components to the AC OUTLET s on the receiver the receiver will supply power to the connected component s allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Hooking Up and Settin Speaker system hookups Required cords Speaker cords not supplied lt Active sub woofer Center speaker Monaural audio cord not supplied Black ce Bp HT Surround back speaker
66. ound it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Receiver ANTENNA Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 35 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display 5205 There is no picture an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input selector on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function The TV SAT PHONO SOURCE DIRECT BI LING 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available Check that the command mode of the remote corresponds to that of the receiver If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver pages 39 and 46 Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the 4
67. r an extended period button of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Remote Operations Function Button 1 0 Turns the receiver or off SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 425 ZIPdd WH 910ueg lt m Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button VIDEOI Receiver To watch VCR SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to VTR mode 3 select a memory page VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR for presetting radio VTR mode 1 stations or tuning to preset stations VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 2 D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key in mode DVD Receiver To watch DVD MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from TV SAT Receiver To watch TV programs ilie receiver or satellite receiver Select a menu item MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape gt Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting CD SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master VOL volume of the receiver TUNER Receiver To listen to radio 3 programs MAIN Receiver Press this button MENU repeatedly to select one PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable of the four cursor AUX Receiver listen to
68. ro Logic PLII MOV Dolby Pro Logic II PLII MUS NEO6 CIN DTS Neo 6 NEO6 MUS Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The A F D indicator lights up This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects e g reverberation However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer punos amp ui Kofu3 continued 25 5 Enjoying higher fidelity sound continued Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Neo 6 This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode as well as DTS Neo 6 which has cinema mode and music mode The receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II and 6 channels through DTS Neo 6 Press A F D repeatedly to select DOLBY PL MOV MUS NEO6 or NEO6 MUS The A F D indicator lights up and the selected type of decoding is indicated in the display DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic Performs the Pro Logic decoding Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way i
69. ry to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like C ST EX the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 matrix decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field A F D AUTO SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables on pages 57 58 for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 17 before you customize a sound field Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the sel
70. s follows A1 A2 A0 B1 B2 B0 If MEMORY goes before you press the preset station number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you can store the station start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the number Tip In Step 4 you can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric button to select a preset number continued s seopeoig Buy 3545 Preset tuning continued Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows A1 A2 A0 B1 B2 B04 C0 C2C1 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 42 49 1 Press TUNER on the remote The last received station is tuned i
71. t video signals are not compatible with S video signals or video signals y dn H 9 5 Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner etc to the receiver s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required You will also need a surround back speaker for 6 1 channel surround sound Satellite tuner or DVD player DIGITAL DIGITA _ OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN COMPONENT VIDEO MD TAPE IN MD SVIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN DVD player Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections 1045 Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver s digital input jack connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver s digital output jack These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts etc DIGITAL MD or tape deck OPTICAL
72. t was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects 4 channels B PLII MOV Pro Logic II Movie Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround Besides this mode can reproduce the sound in 5 1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language MUS Pro Logic II Music Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources such as CDs Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals 2605 NEO6 DTS 6 Cinema Performs the DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in DTS Surround NEO6 MUS DTS Neo 6 Music Performs the DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press To select MOVIE C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C MUSIC HALL JAZZ CONCERT Sound field with mark use DCS technology About DCS Digital Cinema Sound In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony s own
73. the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the character you want 5 press ENTER 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to assign index name for another station or program source Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component continued 19410 37 US Recording continued Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD TAPE OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the D
74. ty DEC Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals PCM priority mode DEC PCM Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM DVD and MD When used with media other than CD DVD or MD you may experience noise and DEC ERR appears in the display If this happens switch to AUTO mode AUTO mode DEC AUTO Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM DVD DTS CD and DTS LD sources However with audio CDs you may not be able to listen the very first moments of each track Normally use as is with the initial settings above CONTROL A1II power save function P SAVE XXX When set to OFF you can turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord see page 13 is turned on and the playback is started However the receiver will not be turned on automatically if set to ON When set to ON you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1 0 to turn on the receiver C MODE AVX appears in the display Each time you repeat the procedure above the display changes as follows C MODE AVI C MODE AV2 Tip The initial setting is C MODE AV2 Notes The initial setting for the command mode of the supplied remote is AV2 If th
75. y components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes You must connect a CONTROL 1 compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier or receiver inputs according to the names on the function buttons Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver When recording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic function selection to operate Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier or receiver to the source component 2 Set the source component to pause mode make sure both the B and II indicators light together 3 Set the recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released from the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the source component recording stops Notes Do not set more than one component to the pause mode
76. z Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 245 W CA 330 VA Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W when P SAVE in the CUSTOM menu is set to page 39 AC outlets 1 switched 120 W 1A MAX 430 x 157 5 x 310 mm 16 7 8 x 6 2 8 x 12 2 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Dimensions Mass Approx 8 0 kg 17 Ib 11 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneunuoju jeuonippy 5545 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU lt gt buttons and jog dial The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press MAIN MENU Press lt or gt to select Turn jog dial to select Page repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt BAL L R XX L 8 to R 8 1 steps 32 CTR XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps SUR L XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps SUR R XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps SB XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps S W XXX X dB 10 dB to 10 dB 0 5 dB steps Jp

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