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1. c 75 TOAXIAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN E22 CD SACD AUDO AUDO A MONTOR TVSAT DVOLD UDO AUDIO ue OUT WN N FRONT SURROUND CENTER IN 60 0 Using the CONTROL Alu system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1II Control System Certain components have special functions like 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 ALII Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems IMPEDANCE Currently CONTROL ALII 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 A1II connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL AIII Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions In this case however older compon
2. FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SUB WOOFER Models of area code U CA only Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms SUB WOOFER Models of other area codes Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms EQ BASS TREBLE Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 99 Hz 1 0 kHz 21 steps 1 0 KHz 10 kHz 23 steps 10 dB 0 5 dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 0 396 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 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Models of area code CN SP CEL CEK TW KR With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna 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 6 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down TUNING and press 1 C All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kH
3. 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 27 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate function on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components Remote control The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor gl on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak If the receivers COMMAND MODE and the remote
4. MID Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Qo BEHD Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q Tip SURROUND PL Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD or MID if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best sel
5. T COMPONENT VIDEO 990 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 750 Coaxial ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 8218 CD SACD FRONT SURROUND CENTER N N op Ww CO O OlcGcG x WOOFER Dsacd MD TAPE Tips All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator You cannot connect an LD player s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator Notes No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD CD SACD jack on this receiver Connect the player to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals 126 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks If your DVD LD or CD Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel decoder you can connect it to this receiver s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder For details on t
6. T TONE appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Youcan use the jog dial on the receiver only for the adjustment 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off poie1s Hu 2308 Amplifier Tuner Operation Listening to multi channel Selecting the component g p sound 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function The selected function appears in the display MULTI CH DIRECT You can select the audio directly from the To select the Display components connected to the MULTI CH IN VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks This function enables you to enjoy high Camcorder or VIDEO 3 quality analog sources like DVD or Super TV game Audio CD DVD or LD player DVD LD Surround effects are not activated when using Satellite tuner TV SAT this function MDior tape deck MD TAPE Press MULTI CH DIRECT to select the CD or Super Audio CD SACD multi channel audio source CD player The selected audio source is output Built in tuner TUNER Note Turntable PHONO This function is canceled when you switch the function page 24 and press MULTI CH DIRECT 2 Turn on the component and st
7. ft 2 ew DIST XX X m ft 2 DISTANCE 18g eR PL XXX gu 388 HGT XXX FRT gt XXX Hz CTR gt XXX Hz SUR gt XXX Hz L F E gt XXX Hz Adjustable only when MENU is set to MENU EXP Default unit is ft feet for models of area code U CA Default unit is m meter for models of other area codes continued sbunies pue s1ueunsn py pe ueApvy 4165 Advanced settings continued E FRONT XX X meter 1t 18 Front speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 3 to 40 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker When placing surround speakers to your side long room When placing surround speakers behind you wide room E CENTER XX X meter ict Center speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position O in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps When this range is exceeded the display blinks
8. no sound is output from the sub woofer if FRONT front speaker size in the SET UP menu is set to LARGE However the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE Low Frequency Effect signals HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU to MENU EXP to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU see page 40 For details on how to set the items see page 45 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1 Press 1 to turn off the power 2 While holding down MODE press o S F CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial settings To apply equalization Press EQUALIZER Each press turns the equalizer on or off The EQ indicator lights when the equalizer is on Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front speakers using the EQ menu Bass Treble For advanced EQ menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU to MENU EXP to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU see page 40 Y Level dB Y Frequency Frequency Hz Hz 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press EQ 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see EQ menu parameters below 4 Whil
9. page 26 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows a gt A2 lt gt lt A0 gt B1 gt B2 gt a C0 gt C2 lt C1 lt Using the remote 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press D SKIP CH PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can use the following convenient RDS features Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by program type Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provid
10. y Huis suonededo Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button ENTER TV VCR After selecting a channel il VCR Pauses play or record satellite tuner disc or track using the CD player Also start recording LD player numeric buttons press to VCD player with components in MD deck enter the value LD player record standby DAT deck DVD player Tape deck MD deck D SKIP Receiver Scans and selects preset DAT deck CH PRESET stations Tape deck H B VCR Stops play TV VCR Selects preset channel CD player VCD player satellite tuner LD player CD player Skips discs multi disc DVD player VCD player changer only MD deck DVD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck Hd Pl VCR Skip tracks DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information CD player VCD player displayed on the TV VCD player LD player screen LD player DVD player DVD player MD ei ANT VCR Selects output signal TV VTR from the aerial terminal DAT deck TV sional or VCR Tape deck stead DE lt lt gt gt CD player Search tracks forward mom paye SOE orwardior DISC CD player Select discs multi disc VCD player backward h 1 DVD player changer only VCR Pastfonwards orrewinds TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title LD player MENU DVD player Displays DVD menu MD deck ENTER DVD player Enters the selection PAT dei RETURN DVDpl Returns ious Tape deck player eturns to previous menu or exits the menu ml Tape deck Starts play on the reverse
11. About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director 3465 Enjoying movies using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A B or C to select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you want The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode appears in the display B C ST EXA Cinema Studio EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies B C ST EXB 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 B C ST EXC Cinema Studio EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pic
12. Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component 5268 Operations Using the Remote RM U305C Except for models of area code U CA You can use the remote RM U305C to operate the components in your system Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor s on the receiver Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Remote button description AY sep VO C SYSTEM STANDBY FUNCTION iso proi fem Cx WDTAPE GHEE Aux ps rune rf g p i 22 35 a s ga Ez gt SE 5a E 0 nn dH The tables below show the settings of each DSOEN WY 9310ui8ey y Huis suonededo button Remote Operations Function Button SLEEP Receiver Activa
13. TAPE CD Super Audio CD player Note If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal DVDAD G OPTICAL unto Isvineo svioeo ISVIDEO S ViDEO e IN M N four Ny our N BY zj g Video voeo video voo vino ff voeo voeo IMPEDANCE poie1s Hu continued 15 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks continued Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks you can watch the video from the selected input function page 24 For details on the required cords A E see page 9 DIGITAL _ ANTENNA DVDLD OPTICAL IN M TVSAT OPTICAL N MD TAPE h OPTICAL IN MD TAPE OPTICAL y C3 3 3 SURROUND 99 ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN voto CD SACD To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks EXE OUT l p OUT IN E D 3 p B B B E mj n Camcorder f or TV game TV monitor VCR Tip When the component is equipped with S video jacks you can connect the component to the S VIDEO jacks on this receiver Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you connect a separate satellite tuner etc connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receive
14. TUNING PTY SELECT 21 25 28 Models of area code CEL CEK only VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 84 16 soBed o2uoJ9Jou pue suone 201 UONg Jo 3511 I 798 Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 17 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD LD player With digital audio output 0 11 With multi channel audio output 3 14 With analog audio output only 0 11 TV monitor With component video input lor 14 With S Video or composite video input only 6 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 0 11 With analog audio output only 0 11 CD Super Audio CD player With digital audio output 2 With multi channel audio output 3 With analog audio output only 5 MD Tap
15. are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component uoneuuoju jeuonippy There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound continued 5798 Troubleshooting continued There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that the SPEAKERS ON OFF is not set to OFF page 24 Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again 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
16. display When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data 2898 Scanning preset stations by program type You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type 1 Press RDS PTY 2 Press TUNING PTY SELECT or TUNING PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table below for the information on each program type 3 Press RDS PTY While the receiver is scanning stations PTY and SEARCH appears by turns in the display window When the receiver finds a station the receiver stops scanning When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type NO PTY appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication Program type Description LEISURE Programs on recreational activities indication such as gardening fishing NEWS News programs cooking etc AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand JAZZ Jazz programs on currentnews COUNTRY Country music programs INFO Programs offering intgimation on NATION M Programs featuring the popular a wide spectrum of subjects music of the country or region in
17. 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 e Make sure you have grounded h SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound from the center speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 34 Adjust the speaker level page 23 Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 21 5808 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 34 Adjust the speaker level see page 23 Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 22 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 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
18. s COMMAND MODE do not match transmission is not possible between the remote and the receiver page 41 Make sure you select the correct function on the remote uoneuuoju jeuonippy When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page 20 Customized sound fields page 38 Models of area code CEL CEK only 5968 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 05 96 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 80 W 80W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 80 W 80 W CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W 80 W Models of other area codes Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 90 W 90 W 80 W 80 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1
19. A1 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 continued suonejedo 19470 5168 CONTROL A111 control system continued B 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 I indicators light together 3 Set the recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released from the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the source component recording stops Notes Do not set more than one component to the pause mode Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL AIII Control System like CD Synchro
20. Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE 15 9 13 14 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A L AUTO DEC 12 33 CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C 15 34 Cursor buttons lt lt gt 26 21 37 40 47 CUSTOMIZE 29 40 47 Digital Cinema Sound indicator BI DIMMER 3 30 DISPLAY 19 30 Display 4 DOOR OPEN 7 ENTER 25 47 EQ 27 39 EQUALIZER 80 39 FM AM 14 25 26 FM MODE BJ 25 FUNCTION 6 24 27 37 47 INPUT MODE 9 37 IR receptor 2 Jog dial 24 21 37 40 47 LEVEL P3 38 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS M V 2CH ST M 33 1 0 power 1 MASTER VOLUME 5 23 24 MEMORY 20 26 27 MODE 10 35 38 MULTI CH DIRECT 8 24 NORMAL SURR OOPLID 16 36 PHONES jack 17 PRESET TUNING 13 26 RDS PTY 81 28 Models of area code CEL CEK only SET UP 22 21 SLEEP 81 47 Except for models of area code CEL CEK SPEAKERS ON OFF 18 24 SURR 28 37 TUNING 21 25 Except for models of area code CEL CEK
21. CH DIRECT 24 Listening to FM AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL ona 26 Presetting radio stations 26 Using the Radio Data System RDS zs s ett Changing the display About the indications in the display 31 468 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal AUTO DECODINQ 33 Using only the front speakers QCH STEREO 33 Selecting a sound field 34 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II 2CH MODE een 36 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings esses Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions 47 Using the Sleep Timer 47 Recording need 48 CONTROL A11 control system 49 Operations Using the Remote RM U305C Before you use your remote Remote button description Changing the factory setting of a function DUON ert esta 56 Additional Information Precauti ns 4 eee nRORUE 57 Troubleshooting eee 57 Specifications n e itte 60 Index ern 63 Models of area code CEL CEK only Except for models of area code U CA 5GB 698 List of
22. EMORY and press 1 0 to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT scrolls in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 28 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I 5 If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see page 21 If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again 26908 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 25 or Direct Tuning
23. If you select a setting while the display is blinking you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects 4265 E SURROUND XX X meter 3j 5 Surround speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position Q in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you select a setting while the display is blinking you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E SUB WOOFER XX X meter 5 Sub woofer distance Initial setting 5 0 meter 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 3 to 40 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more that 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet c
24. Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In Addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PLII MUSIC II MUSIC Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Tips When PLII MUSIC is selected you can make further adjustments using CENTER WIDTH DIMENSION PANORAMA in the SURROUND menu Youcan also select the 2 channel decoding mode using 2CH MODE in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 40 3698 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for functions which have digital audio input jacks T Rotate FUNCTION to select the function whose audio input mode you want to switch INPUT MODE is compatible with DVD LD TV SAT MD TAPE VIDEO 3 CD SACD The INPUT MODE indicator lights up When the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD CD SACD jack is assigned to CD SACD function 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears in the display Audio input modes AUTO IN Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks when there is no digital audio signals COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack OPTIN Specifies t
25. S O N Y 4 241 672 11 3 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No 9 Serial No STR DA1ES 2002 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 news papers 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN e 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 im
26. and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only 4692 Advanced EQ menu parameters front speakers only When MENU is set to MENU EXP all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 39 for the EQ menu adjustments All EQ menu parameters BASS XXX X dB BASS XXX Hz TREB XXX X dB TREB XXX Hz Adjustable only when MENU is set to MENU EXP E BASS XXX X Hz Front speaker bass frequency Initial setting 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps W TREB XXX X Hz Front speaker treble frequency Initial setting 2 5 kHz You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps Other Operati Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver s display 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 27 To index a function Rotate FUNCTION to select a function you want to create an index name for 2 Press CUSTOMIZE 3 Press the cursor button gt to select NAME IN 4 Press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character 5 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons lt or gt Turn the jog dial to select a character then p
27. aries according to the selected function All functions except TUNER Function name l Sound field name l Volume level All functions except TUNER When the function name is indexed page 47 r Index name l Function name l Sound field name l Volume level 3098 TUNER Frequency and preset number l Sound field name l Volume level TUNER When the preset name is indexed page 47 r Preset name and preset number l Frequency and preset number l Sound field name l L Volume level Changing the brightness of the display Press DIMMER repeatedly The DIMMER button lights up and the brightness of the display changes in 3 steps About the indications in the display 4 5 7 15 oPT coAX 13 12 11 14 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal While this indicator lights up the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated SP OFF Lights up when the headphones are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON OFF is set to OFF OO DIGITAL Lights up when the receive
28. art agam playback When you select a component which is also connected to the TV such as VCR or DVD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected If your TV is connected to the receiver s MONITOR jack the video from the selected function will be displayed on the TV 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote To turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON OFF on the front panel 2408 Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 17 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM U CA 100kHz 10 kHz CEL CEK TW 50 kHz 9 kHz KR CN SP The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 61 Automatic tuning T Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING or TUNING PTY SELECT or for models of area code CEL CEK Press to scan from low to high press to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO flashe
29. ble multi channel surround connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT CENTER and SURROUND terminals and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 8Q Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance This information is often on the back of the speaker Alternatively you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all of the speaker terminals However be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q if you connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms Note Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 18 Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied 7 c Black cf frm CHI C Front speaker R Front speaker L Active sub woofer pexieis 6unies Pal S Pal R NOTOR TVSAT DVDD OUT ONO ON COMPONENT VIDEO EA D IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET SURROUND SPEAKERS pj IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker 19 4 Connecting the AC power cord AC OUTLET PRE OUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR BP To a wall outlet AC power cord Models of area code U CA SP TW only The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which
30. chanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at co dB Check that the SPEAKERS ON OFF is not set to OFF page 24 Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function NOT PCM appears in the display and no sound is heard Set DEC to DEC AUTO in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 40 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
31. cluding consumer affairs and medical advice OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music SPORT Sports programs FOLK M Folk music programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as DOCUMENT _ Investigative features how to and advice programs NONE Any programs not defined above DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA uonejedo aeun jaoyirjduy 2908 Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume or sound field by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly The displayed information v
32. e CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL ALII jack on the receiver See page 49 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL AIII 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 5068 If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL ALII jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL AIII compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Amplifier CD MD Tape Other Receiver player deck deck component In the CONTROL A11 control sy
33. e RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 26 automatic tuning page 25 or preset tuning page 27 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak uonejedo aeun L dwy continued 2798 Using the Radio Data System RDS continued Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows PS Program Service name Frequency PTY Program TYpe indication RT Radio Text indication CT Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currectly applied Volume level a This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast see page 29 c Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XX such as NO CT appears in the
34. e changed For details on each decoding mode see page 36 The selected decoding mode is applied only when the Dolby Digital Lt Rt signal is input DOLBY PL II MOVIE II MUSIC 4052 E S F Sound field link S F LINK Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a function whenever it is selected For example if you select HALL for CD SACD function change to a different function and return to CD SACD function HALL is automatically applied again S F FIX Sound field link is not activated E DEC Digital audio input decoding mode Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital PCM or MPEG2 DEC PCM Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals If a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG etc signal is input no sound is output When set to AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to PCM Playback of DTS CD software will output noise E PWR S Control A1 Power link PWR S ON The power link function is not activated but you can decrease the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode PWR S OFF Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords page 49 is turned on E A FUN Control A1 Function link A FUN ON Lets you switch the functi
35. e deck With digital audio output With analog audio output only Analog disc turntable Multi channel decoder Dil wlan nn vs VCR video camera video game etc Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector etc Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver 3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Model with component video Y B Y R Y input jacks 5 Except for models of area code CEL CEK 898 Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords A to Eb not supplied Audio cord Monaural audio cord White L ED CH Black e Ajo if gt Red R lt ca E Audio video cord Tip UE Yellow video CB fo 2d H can be torn into two monaural audio White audio Fp 8 1 Sie Mal Red R audio me m E Component video cord Except for models of area code CEL CEK Video cord Yellow Eos cxt Greer 1 ip ami Red Bp ta 9 S video cord eje jim mu 23 3 Optical digital cord zT zx n Coaxial digital cord 4 ol Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connection
36. e monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items EQ menu parameters E BASS XXX X dB Front speaker bass level W TREB XXX X dB Front speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps For details on how to set the items see page 46 sbunies pue siueunsn py pe ueApv 39908 Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press CUSTOMIZE 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E MENU Menu expanding MENU EXP The advanced parameters for the SET UP SURROUND LEVEL and EQ menus are displayed and can be adjusted For details on each setup items see pages 21 37 39 and the following pages MENU STD The advanced parameters are not displayed E 2CH MODE 2 channel decoding mode You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2 channel decoding mode page 36 You can set this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING is selected In the Cinema Studio EX mode this parameter is always set to PRO LOGIC and cannot b
37. ect BEHD and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance continued sbunes pue sqjueunsn py po ueapy n 430 Advanced settings continued E SURROUND HGT amp Surround speaker height Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes page 34 LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section O This setup item is not available when SURROUND surround speaker size is set to NO E FRT gt XXX Hz Front speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when FRONT front speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps E CTR gt XXX Hz Center speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when CENTER center speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps E SUR gt XXX Hz Surround speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when SURROUND surround speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust fr
38. ents will not be compatible with the new functions Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL AIII 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 suonejedo 13430 continued 496 CONTROL A111 control system continued CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL ALII which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL ALII and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A11 control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A11 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 CONTROL A1I hookup If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord mini jack not supplied to connect the CONTROL A1II jack on th
39. for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output CONTROL A1 II control system CONTROL A1II DIGITAL ANTENNA DVDAD OPTICAL IN ml TVSAT amp OPTICAL N e MOITAPE h 1 oPmca IN
40. frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer NO If you did not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers continued payes 6un3o 2108 5 Setting up the speakers continued e B SURROUND i amp amp Surround speaker size LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers NO If you did not connect surround speakers select NO A Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass has a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to outpu
41. from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry You can adjust from 20 dB to 0 dB line level in 0 5 dB steps 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer When set to OFF the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer is muted In this case the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker pages 21 22 Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed 0 1 0 9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you desire STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is standard compression but because many sources have only light compression you may not notice much difference when using 0 1 0 9 Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined
42. he digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the SURROUND menu You can customize the surround effects of the selected sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press SURR 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see SURROUND menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters SURROUND menu parameters W EFFECT X Effect level Initial setting 10 Higher settings apply more surround effect You can adjust from 0 to 15 in 1 steps continued sbunies pue sqjueunsn py pe ueApy 3798 Customizing sound fields continued For advanced SURROUND menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU to MENU EXP to enable ad
43. he required cords A E see page 9 OPTICAL N TVISAT OPTICAL N MDTAPE OPTICAL N MDTAPE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 82 CD SACD Tip DVD LD player CD Super Audio CD player Multichannel decoder etc Palce BY Paice RY MONTOR TVS T DVDID OU IN N This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG 2 Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component poie1s Hu continued 13 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks continued 2 Connect the video jacks Except for models of area code CEL CEK The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video Note On this receiver the component video signals cannot be converted to S video or standard video signals or vice versa TV monitor DVD LD player 99 9 9009 0 L mE L C Of Go oe VIDEO ovouo OPTICAL svoo sveo supeo smoro supo 99 or iC ps mo vdeo voto wto voto musar prn E re 9e C O oe MD TAPE e au
44. hout adding any surround effects If you connect an active sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press AUTO DEC AUTO DEC appears in the display and the receiver switches to the AUTO DECODING mode Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front L R speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel There is no sound from the sub woofer Press 2CH ST 2CH ST appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Note No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front L R speakers and a sub woofer set to the AUTO DECODING mode punos punoJuuns amp uiAofu3 3308 Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Sound field Display Normal Surround NORM SURR Cinema Studio EX A C ST EX A Cinema Studio EX B C ST EX B Cinema Studio EX C C ST EX C Hall HALL Jazz Club JAZZ Live Concert CONCERT Game GAME
45. i side 4 DVD player Selects a menu item gt VCR Starts play l TV Selects the channel entry r mode either one or two CD player diei VCD player Ig LD player DVD player continued MD deck DAT deck Tape deck 556GB Remote button description continued Remote Operations Function Button POSITION TV Changes the position of the small picture SWAP TV Swaps the small and the large picture SUBCH TV Selects the preset channels for the small picture PINP TV Activates the picture in picture function JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal TV input or video input Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function Notes When you press the function buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD LD the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want In this case press the TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described The TV SAT and PHONO functions are not available for set operation Changing the factory setting of a fu
46. immed in the display This means that they have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings The dimmed settings may or may not be adjustable 4 Turn the jog dial to select the parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is underlined E FRONT i 8j Front speaker size LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO lt f E CENTER ict Center speaker size LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass
47. ing 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 Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD TAPE OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT jacks Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output No signal is output from DIGITAL OUT jack MD TAPE OPTICAL OUT when INPUT MODE is ANALOG even if digital audio signal is input to DIGITAL IN jack 4895 Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV oran LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component
48. kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 80 W 80 W CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W 80 W 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 75 W 75 W CENTER 75 W SURR 75 W 75 W 6098 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements SP CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz 3 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CN KR 220 V AC 50 Hz Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer CD SACD MD TAPE TV SAT DVD LD VIDEO 1 2 3 bypassed Inputs Analog PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV MULTI CH IN CD SACD MD TAPE DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 3 Sensitivity 150 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 100 dB A 150 mV 4 INPUT SHORT 5 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital ASSIGNABLE Impedance 75 ohms COAXIAL IN DVD S N 100 dB LD CD SACD A 20 kHz LPF DVD LD TV SAT S N 100 dB MD TAPE Optical A 20 kHz LPF Outputs MD TAPE REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms
49. le 820 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 o COPIES ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DAIES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the Models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code U only The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote Models of area code U CA RM PP506L See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote Models of other area codes RM U305C See pages 53 56 About area codes The area code of the receiver
50. loser This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try E DISTANCE Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances feet default for models for area code U CA The distance is displayed in feet ft indicator lights up meter default for models for other area codes The distance is displayed in meters m indicator lights up E SURROUND PL i Surround speaker p n Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 34 SIDE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q
51. nction button If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have an MD player and a tape deck and you don t have a CD player you can assign the CD SACD button to your tape deck 5608 Note that the settings of the TUNER and EN SHIFT functions VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONO and MD TAPE button cannot be changed 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change for example CD SACD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR command mode VTR 1 7 VCR command mode VTR 2 8 VCR command mode VTR 3 9 TV 0 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver gt 10 DVD ENTER VCD player nl Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the CD SACD button to control the tape deck To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press 1 5 AV 1 0 and MASTER VOL at the same time Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the
52. nd CD player a memory page for pay etti io stations 1 at VCD player presetting radio stations play or tuning to preset the same LD player stations time DVD player MD deck D TUNING Receiver Sip d direct key DAT deck TAPE deck AUTO aes aaa Sis 0 9 Receiver Use with SHIFT button to select tuner preset MODE Receiver Selects sound field mode station numeric input 2CH Receiver Select 2CH mode during DIRECT MULTI2CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN EN or MEMORY A DIRECT source MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the CD player Sle rack mens VCD player 0 selects track 10 receiver LD player MD deck VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONO and Lm MD TAPE function is a 2 key operation To select the above function press FN SHIFT TV VCR Selects channel numbers function shift and the function key you want satellite tuner simultaneously For example press FN SHIFT gt 10 CD player Selects tacks numbers and CD SACD to select MD TAPE function VCD plaver 10 Y annot operate the Sony tape deck To s DE QU CR GP y tap LD player operate the Sony tape deck follow the procedure f Changing the factory setting of a functi ME o anging the factory setting of a function Tape deck button page 56 and assign a function button which is not used AUX etc to the tape deck Analog direct is not supported 5465 280 fi INH 9310ui8ey
53. nd takes more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a smaller room REVERB lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room You can adjust from S to L in 17 steps MID 0 designates a standard room with no adjustment E SCR Screen depth Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listering room like theaters OFF This function is not activated MID Normally select MID DEEP Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes from a very large screen with a greate amount of screen depth Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When MENU is set to MENU EXP all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 38 for the LEVEL menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All LEVEL menu parameters Cf EE FRONT CTR XXX X dB SUR L XXX X dB SUR R XXX X dB S W XXX X dB L F E XXX X dB be COMP Adjustable only when MENU is set to MENU EXP continued sbunies pue syu wuzsnfpy posueapy 450 Advanced settings continued E L F E XXX X dB LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level Initial setting 0 dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer
54. no M Alfio audio auno AUDIO AUDIO A TR TWAT at d OPTICAL MONITOR MI IN bs N COMPONENT VIDEO 49 9 n MOITApE OPTCAL OF pad sous OOO OJO 9 smono COAXIAL IN Owes TVISAT DVDILD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 T 5 NY Ysm ON 2100 OO SPEA 0 0 DIGITAL ANTENNA 7 5 9 Tip When the component is equipped with S video jacks you can connect the component to the S VIDEO jacks on this receiver Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you connect a separate satellite tuner etc connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above 146 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords QA Bb see page 9 MD Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT Turntable QO DIGITAL ANTENNA T TVISAT OPTICAL IN MD TAPE m CONE uoo auo auno ffauoio Rauno aupo MONITOR TV AT DVD Ca ooa GNITOR Air MANI N or fw for w MO TAPE Ur COAXIAL O n ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN Din 7 cosaco TVSAT DVDLD VIDED 2 VIDEO 1 IN IN Y our 9 lel le e oCo PHONO CD SACD MD
55. oding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 36 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels DIMENSION is adjustable in 7 steps from 0 front to 6 surround W PANO Panorama mode Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 36 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected ON Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the sound field of front speakers to the left and right of the listening position panorama mode OFF Panorama mode is not activated E WALL XXX Wall type Initial setting MID 0 When sound is reflected off soft material such as a curtain the high frequency elements are reduced A hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound WALL lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall You can adjust from S to H in 17 steps MID 0 setting designates a neutral wall made of wood E REVB XXX Reverberation Initial setting MID 0 Before sound reaches our ears it is reflected reverberated many times between he left and right walls ceiling and floor In a large room sou
56. om 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps 4498 E L F E gt XXX Hz LFE high cut filter Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter Normally select STD 120 Hz When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier it may be better to change the cut off frequency In this case you can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps Advanced SURROUND menu parameters When MENU is set to MENU EXP all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 37 for the SURROUND menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SURROUND menu parameters C WIDTH X DIMEN X PANO EFFECT XX WALL XXX REVB XXX SCR Adjustable only when MENU is set to MENU EXP E C WIDTH X Center width control Initial setting 3 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 36 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding to the L R speakers C WIDTH is adjustable in 8 steps from 0 no spread to 7 full phantom E DIMEN X Dimension control Initial setting 3 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode dec
57. on of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords page 49 automatically when the playback on the component is started A FUN OFF Function link is not activated E C MODE Command mode Lets you select the command mode of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different operation from the remote is not possible C MODE AVI C MODE AV2 The remote supplied for models of area code CEL CEK can only operate the receiver when it is set to the AVI mode If you would like to do operate the receiver in AV2 mode we recommend that you purchase an optional Sony remote E COAX Coaxial assignment Lets you assign the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD CD SACD to either the DVD LD function or the CD SACD function For details see Switching the audio input mode for digital components on page 37 COAX DVD COAX CD E NAME IN Naming preset stations and functions For details see Naming preset stations and functions on page 47 Advanced SET UP menu parameters When MENU is set to MENU EXP all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 21 for the SET UP menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SET UP menu parameters Ir kt FRONT CENTER 158 SURROUND SUB WOOFER RY DIST XX X m ft DIST XX X m ft sa DIST XX X m
58. ormal Surround Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall For software with 2 channel audio signals you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting E HALL Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall W JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club W CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E GAME Game Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software When the headphones are connected Speaker output is automatically canceled and SP OFF lights up in the display To turn off the surround effect Press AUTO DEC or 2CH ST punos puno wins bulAofuy 3568 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II 2CH MODE This fucntion lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic Press NORMAL SURR OOPLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected mode appears in the display The sound field automatically switches to NORMAL SURROUND page 35 2 channel decoding modes PROLOGIC DOLBY PL Performs Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels PLII MOVIE II MOVIE Performs Pro Logic II
59. portant 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 ncrease 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 Artic
60. r as shown above 169 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied poie1s Hu Palca BY PalCa RY MONTOR TVSKT DVDD OUT N N MD TAPE OPTICAL IN auno auo audio audio f auoo auo N N OUT N MD TAPE OPTICAL ed ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 828 CD SACD FRONT SURROUND CENTER N Nyo on IMPEDANCE Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Do not use the SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver 1765 3 Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver alows you to use a 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel Example of 5 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker R Surround speaker R Front speaker L Active sub woofer Surround speaker L Tip Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Speaker impedance To enjoy the best possi
61. r is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II movie music decoder is in active However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG see page 37 6 T DODIGITAL MPEG D RANGE STEREO MONO RDS RII 10 10 MPEG Lights up when MPEG signals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels uonesedo joun j4oyijdury Tuner indicators Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 25 29 for tuner operations EQ Lights up when the equalizer is functioning D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 46 to adjust the dynamic range compression MULTI CH IN Lights up when adjusting the level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer channel COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal i
62. receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 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 me
63. ress the cursor button gt to move the cursor to the next position Tips You can select the character type as follows by turning the jog dial Alphabet upper case Numbers Symbols To enter a blank space turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display If you made a mistake press the cursor button lt or gt until the character you want to change flashes then turn the jog dial to select the correct character 6 Press ENTER The entered name is registered 7 To create index names for other preset stations and functions repeat steps 1 to 6 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly while the power is on Each time you select SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tips For models of area code U CA you can also use the SLEEP button on the receiver To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display suoi e190dCQ 132430 4765 Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape us
64. s Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords If you have a Sony components with CONTROL Alt jack See CONTROL A1II control system on page 49 po1ie1s Hu gaB 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player LD player TV or satellite tuner For details on the required cords A E see page 9 1 Connect the audio jacks Satellite tuner MDITAPE OPTICAL MD TAPE OPTICAL our ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD player Connect to either the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD CD SACD or the DVD LD OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN DVD LD CD SACD jack 10 2 Connect the video jacks Except for models of area code CEL CEK The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video poqieis Bun Note On this receiver the component
65. s a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal continued 3168 About the indications in the display continued 14 15 32908 Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field AUTO DECODING SW LL J C J R SL SR L F E Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal AUTO DECODING In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded wit
66. s in the display select the monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote For details on the supplied remote refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to TUNER You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver 2 Press FM AM on the receiver repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 3 Press D TUNING 4 Select the numbers for the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz CO 0 2 8 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz 070700 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area uonejedo aeun jaoyirjduy 256GB Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations 1 Press 1 5 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down M
67. stem the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL ALII jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A11 e gt CONTROL A11 CD player e4 DL oy MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A11 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 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance Basic Functions The CONTROL ALII 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 E Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A11I compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes e You must connect a CONTROL
68. t the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels To adjust the equalizer see page 39 2208 E SUB WOOFER x Sub woofer selection YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers Tip In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible For advanced speaker setups Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU to MENU EXP This enables advanced setups including those of the distances to the speakers and heights of the speakers For details on MENU see page 40 For details on how to set the items see page 41 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the operation Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press I on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote
69. tes the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 1o Receiver Turns the receiver on or off continued 5368 Remote button description Remote Operations Function continued Button TEST Receiver Press to output test tone Remote Operations Function TONE Button MAIN Receiver Press this button VIDEO Receiver To watch VCR MENU repeatedly to select one VIDEO 1 VTR mode 3 of the five cursor modes VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR EQ SURROUND VTR mode 1 LEVEL SET UP and VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR CUSTOM VTR mode 2 MENU lt gt Receiver Selects a menu item DVD LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser MENU Receiver Makes adjustment or disc change the setting TV SAT Receiver To watch TV programs MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master or satellite receiver VOL volume of the receiver PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable AVI O TV VCR Turns the audio and MD Receiver To listen to Minidisc or CD player video componente omar TAPE audio tape VCD player off LD player AUX Receiver To listen to an audio DVD player equipment MD deck CD SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc DAT deck TUNER Receiver To listen to radio SYSTEM Receiver TV Turns off the receiver and programs STANDBY VCR Satellite other Sony audio video SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select Press AV tuner components 1 a
70. 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 FUNCTION control When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG page 37 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD TAPE terminals When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 37 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT terminals To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver s DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack When making this connection be sure to set INPUT MODE manually page 37 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO IN For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Receiver Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied
71. the receiver is shipped Notes The AC OUTLET s on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet This may cause a malfunction 2098 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults 1 Press 1 6 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds INITIAL appears in the display The following are reset to their factory settings All settings in the SET UP CUSTOMIZE SURROUND LEVEL and EQ menus The sound field memorized for each function and preset station All preset stations All index names for functions and preset stations 5 Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver 1 Press 1 4 to turn on the receiver 2 Press SET UP 3 Press the cursor buttons or gt to select the speaker For details see Speaker setup parameters below Note Some speaker settings may appear d
72. tures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements Virtual Multi Dimention Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Tips Youcan also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by pressing MODE repeatedly Youcan identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Dobe Dolby Digital discs DU potsvsumnouno Dolby Surround encoded programs DTS Digital Surround encoded programs 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 Virtual speakers are always active in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes Selecting other sound fields Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display W NORM SURR N
73. umes 23 SET UP parameters 21 41 SURROUND parameters 37 44 Automatic tuning 25 Changing display 30 effect level 37 Clearing receiver s memory 20 Crossover frequency 40 CUSTOMIZE menu 40 47 Digital Cinema Sound 34 Direct tuning 25 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Effect level 37 EQ menu 39 46 Indexing See Naming Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 38 45 Naming 47 Preset stations Testtone 23 Tuning automatically 25 directly 25 preset stations 26 how to preset 26 how to tune 27 RDS 27 Recording on an audio tape or MD 48 on a video tape 48 Scanning preset stations See Preset tuning radio stations See Automatic tuning Selecting component 24 sound field 34 SET UP menu 21 41 Sleep timer 47 Sound field customizing 37 pre programmed 34 36 resetting 38 selecting 34 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 23 connection 19 impedance 18 placement 18 Supplied accessories 62 SURROUND menu 37 44 T U V W X Y Z uoneuuoju jeuonippy 6398 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
74. vanced adjustments For details on MENU see page 40 For details on how to set the items see page 44 Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press LEVEL 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters E BAL x x Front speaker balance Initial setting 0 BALANCE Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust from 8 dB to 8 dB in 0 5 dB steps E CTR XXX X dB Center speaker level E SUR L XXX X dB Surround speaker L level E SUR R XXX X dB Surround speaker R level 3898 E S W XXX X dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 20 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps Multi channel sub woofer level Initial setting 10 dB Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer channel by 10 dB This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CH IN jacks The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players Note When one of the following sound fields are selected
75. video signals cannot be converted to S video or standard video signals or vice versa TV monitor Satellite tuner Q QOO B ie H DIGITAL EN DVDAD OPTICAL IN a m 7 MD TAPE h el OPTICAL IN MD TAPE OPTICAL our ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN voto CD SACD DVD LD player Tip When the component is equipped with S video jacks you can connect the component to the S VIDEO jacks on this receiver Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you connect a separate satellite tuner etc connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above continued 1169 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks continued Hooking up a CD Super Audio CD player and MD Tape deck For details on the required cords A E see page 9 CD Super Audio CD i MD Tape deck player INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL t ra i B owr1 L IN I DIGTAL ANTENNA Y Y SVIDEO SVIDEO N o0 VIDEO VIDEO ix Palca RY MONTOR SAT DVDID OT N N auo auoioff auoo auoio N fj our N DVDAD OPTICAL IN Mi N TVISAT OPTICAL N MDTAPE h a OPTICAL N MDITAPE OPTICAL our
76. you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA oH Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 3GB Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit eser n ane 6 Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components sseesseeen e 8 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 10 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 13 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 15 Connecting the antennas 17 Connecting speakers 18 Connecting the AC power cord 20 Setting up the speakers 21 QN Un 4 C P2 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE 23 Amplifier Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound MULTI
77. z repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Except for models of area code CEL CEK Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms continued uoneuuoju jeuOnIppyv 6199 Specifications continued General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz CN SP KR 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 280W CA 330 VA CEL CEK 290 W CN SP KR 290 W TW 290 W MAX 500W Power consumption during standby mode 0 5 W AC outlets Area code AC outlets U CA 1 switched 120 W 1A MAX SP TW 1 switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 x 161 x 400 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 12 5 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Models of area code U CA Remote commander RM PP506L 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Models of other area codes Remote commander RM U305C 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 6298 Index Adjusting brightness of the display 30 CUSTOMIZE parameters 40 47 EQ parameters 39 46 LEVEL parameters 38 45 speaker vol

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