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1. SA CD CD CD R DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Video cord not supplied To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DMPORT DC5V 0 7A MAX v Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector Notes When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver 97 US Listening watching a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on remote button operation see page 12 Be sure you have connected the MONITOR OUT jack of the receiver to the TV page 97 Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a
2. Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 301 SONY 411 DENON 302 JVC 303 To control a DVD HDD COMBO KENWOOD 304 _ Codes SONY 401 402 403 To control an HDD recorder Maker Code s To control a TV SONY 307 308 309 Maker Code s SONY 501 502 To control a Blu ray disc player AIWA 501 536 539 recorder 303 Maker Code s AOC 503 SONY 310 311 312 CENTURION 566 CORONADO 517 To control a PSX CURTIS MATHES 503 551 566 567 Maker Code s DAYTRON 517 566 SONY 313 314 315 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 545 To control a DVD player FUNAI 548 Maker Code s FUJITSU 528 SONY 4017402 403 GOLDSTAR LG 503 512 515 517 BROKSONIC 424 534 544 556 568 DENON 405 GRUNDIG 511 533 534 HITACHI 416 HITACHI 503 513 514 515 JVC 415 423 ee 519 544 557 MITSUBISHI 419 ITT NOKIA 521 522 ORITRON 417 J C PENNY 503 510 566 PANASONIC 406 408 425 JVC 516 552 PHILIPS 407 KMC 517 PIONEER 409 410 MAGNAVOX 503 515 517 518 SAMSUNG 416 422 MARANTZ 521 TOSHIBA 404 421 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 ZENITH 418 420 566 568 NEC 503 517 520 540 To control a DVD recorder SOD NORDMENDE 530 558 Maker Code s NOKIA 521 522 573 575 SONY 401 402 403 PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 10645 572
3. Maker Code s To control an LD player PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 Maker Code s SONY 601 602 603 PHILCO 503 504 514 517 PIONEER T 518 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 551 555 To control a video CD player PORTLAND 503 Maker Code s QUASAR 509 535 SONY 605 RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 567 To control a VCR RCA PROSCAN 503 510 523 529 544 Maker Code s SAMSUNG 503 515 517 531 SONY 701 702 703 704 532 534 544 556 705 706 Ay 562 563 566 AIWA 710 750 757 758 AKAI 707 708 709 759 SAMPO 566 BLAUPUNKT 740 SABA 530 537 547 549 558 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 716 750 SANYO 508 545 546 560 567 FISHER 717 718 719 720 SCOTT 503 566 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 SEARS 503 508 510 517 518 551 GOLDSTAR LG 723 753 SHARP 517 535 550 561 GRUNDIG 724 565 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 SYLVANIA 503 518 566 ITT NOKIA 717 THOMSON 530 537 547 549 JVC 726 727 728 736 TOSHIBA 535 539 540 541 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 351 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 NEC zT 549 558 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 TEKNIKA 517 518 567 739 740 WARDS 503 517 566 PHILIPS 729 730 731 YORK 566 PIONEER 729 ZENITH 542 543 567 RCA PROSCAN 722 129 730 731 GE 503 509 510 544 741 747 LOEWE 515 534 556 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 SANYO 717 720 746 SHARP 748 749 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 747 756 ZENITH 754 Tf an AIWA VCR does not wor
4. nennen nennen 90 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 91 Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode 92 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT 93 Enjoying the sound images from other In pts eerte 94 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT eet 96 Changing the display s 98 Using the Sleep 99 Recording using the receiver 99 Using a bi amplifier connection 100 Using the Remote Operating each component using the IemoOte used ede exo toe 102 Programming the remote 104 Additional Information GIOSSaEy ain et ert tee 108 Precautions esses 111 Troubleshooting esee 113 Specifications 6 5 Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 e 7 8 a I On a ga ej 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Name Function Name Function 1 ve Press to turn the receiver on 7 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume on
5. 24 2CH A DIRECT Press to select sound field or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment page 66 continued 154 Name Function 5 SHIFT Press to light up the buttons It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing 6 THEATER Press to turn the Theater mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync 27 RM SETUP Press to set up the remote a The number 5 SAT TV CH PRESET and B buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver gt This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model 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 16 5 Getting Started 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system 7 speakers and one subwoofer Enjoying a 5 1 7 1 channel 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
6. 4 5 Press to press MENU HOME ft2 for search tracks in the forward tV elo receiver operation then press backward direction of the to select the CD player VCD player settings DVD player LD player After pressing BD DVD TOP MD deck Blu ray disc MENU 16 or BD DVD player PSX DVD VHS MENU t6 press 4 gt COMBO or DVD HDD to select the settings and then COMBO press to enter the fast forward rewind of the selection VCR DAT deck or tape Press also to enter the deck arie TEORIVE p gt 3 b Press to start playback of the VCR satellite tuner DVD Bl disc pl VCR CD player VCD player gt u tay etse p ayer player LD player DVD PSX DVD VHS COMBO or player MD deck DAT deck DVD HDD COMBO tape deck Blu ray disc player 1 TOOLS Press to display and select PSX DVD VHS COMBO or OPTIONS items from the options menus DVD HDD COMBO for DVD player or Blu ray ub Press to pause playback or disc player recording of the VCR CD To display the options of player VCD player LD Sony TV press TV 3 and player DVD player MD then press TOOLS deck DAT deck tape deck OPTIONS Blu ray disc player PSX 12 MENU HOME Press to display the menus of M DVD HDD COMBO Also the receiver VCR DVD i starts recording with player satellite tuner Blu ray compozentsin recordin disc player PSX DVD VHS nc o COMBO or DVD HDD ian COMBO on the TV screen m
7. To select SP B or SP A B set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in the SPEAKER menu page 52 To turn off the speaker output Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until the SP A SP B and SP A B indicators on the display do not light up ALL OFF appears on the display for a while Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS when the headphones are connected 8 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver Adjust the speaker level Measure the distance of each speaker from your listening position Measure the speaker size Measure the speaker polarity Measure the frequency characteristics The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases ANALOG DIRECT is selected The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room However you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference For details see 9 Adjusting the speaker levels
8. make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 31 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 4 Area code FM AM MUSIC U CA 100 kHz 10 kHz 1 Press VO to turn off the The AM tuning scale can be changed page 69 receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC THEATER ruseru avi 19 l Et On press I O S F CLEAR appears on the display SHIRL all sound fields are reset to their initial setting Numeric buttons TUNER ENT MEM AUTO CAL DISPLAY EXIT OPTIONS CATEGORY E TUNING TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING lt lt gt gt D TUNING 67 US suone4edo JOUNL Tuning into a station automatically Automatic Tuning 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO 3 Press TUNING or TUNING In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaura
9. Presetting FM AM radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to SHIFT TUNER 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC mmm INPUT N AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP TOOLS OPTIONS CATEGORY lt TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING SKIP D TUNING ER TV CH MASTER VOL MUTING EL E n MENU 1 2 7A INPUT WIDE Numeric buttons ENT MEM suone4edo JOUNL PRESET 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver continued 6955 70 5 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 68 or Direct Tuning page 68 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 68 Press SHIFT Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 5 and 6 before MEM goes out Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEM goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights off The station is stored as the selected preset number Repeat steps 1 to 6 to preset another station Tuning to preset s
10. _FRONTA Monaural audio cord not supplied Speaker cord not supplied Front speaker A Left Ej Front speaker A Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left 1845 H Surround speaker Right Surround back speaker Left 90 Surround back speaker Right 9 9 Subwoofer TE you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B L terminals i you are not using surround back speaker and you have an additional front speaker system connect the additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals Set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in the SPEAKER menu page 52 You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS on the front panel page 33 OTE you are not using surround back speakers you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection page 100 Set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP in the SPEAKER menu page 52 DWhen you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function turn off the function when watching movies If the auto standby function is set to on it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer then sound may not be output Note Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make s
11. UNLOCKED appears on the display Notes When you select a channel using Category Tuning locked channels are skipped When the receiver is reset to the factory settings the lock code returns to the default 0000 but the Parental Lock settings are not removed You cannot preset locked channels If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel the preset information for that channel returns to the default You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or channel 184 continued 1945 suone4edo JOUNL SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message Explanation Remedies appears ANTENNA The antenna is not connected Check the connection between the SiriusConnect properly Home tuner and the antenna ACQUIRING The receiving condition is not Try moving the antenna to another location good For details about the antenna location refer to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner CALL 888 You have not subscribed for the 539 SIRI selected channel SR TUNER The SiriusConnect Home tuner is Check all the connections and then turn the system on not connected properly again Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket INVALID You have entered an invalid The channel to be tuned in is void due to the change CHANNEL channel number by the broadcast service or the receiving condition is not good LOCKED CH The s
12. SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE use 8 ENSE FRONTI g SA CD CD CD R Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Q HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable continued 215 Dunes Notes Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording components Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted In this case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver be sure to connect the audio outpu
13. is a U S registered mark Asan ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 3 US N For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other
14. restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children To subscribe to SIRIUS U S and Canadian customers can call 1 888 539 SIRI 1 888 539 7474 or visit sirius com US or siriuscanada ca Canada continued 11 US SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved SIRIUS subscription sold separately Taxes and a one time activation fee may apply SIRIUS tuner required sold separately to receive the SIRIUS service All programming and fees subject to change It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite Radio System Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii 725 Connecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet SIRIUS jack DMPORT MAX Note Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner antenna and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 4 05 6 DVD 7 8
15. to disconnect the power cord FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other components sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 6 Preparing the receiver Ml and the remote Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet AC power cord mains lead To the wall outlet 31 US payeys Dunes 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 Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation er 000 MEMORY ENTER 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds After Clear All appears on the display for a while Press ENT appears 3 Press MEMORY ENTER After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 325 Inserting batteri
16. to enter the parameter CODE W appears on the display 7 Press SHIFT 8 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons NEW appears on the display 784s 9 Enter a new 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons CONF BI appears on the display 10Reenter the new lock code with the numeric buttons CHANGED appears on the display To listen to the locked channels 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a locked channel you want to listen to using Direct Tuning page 75 LOCKED appears on the display 3 Press SHIFT 4 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons The channel is tuned in To cancel the Parental Lock 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a channel you want to unlock using Direct Tuning page 75 LOCKED appears on the display 3 Press SHIFT 4 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons The channel is tuned in 5 Press AMP MENU 6 Press repeatedly to select TUNER 7 Press or to enter the menu 8 Press repeatedly to select PARENTAL 9 Press to enter the parameter 10Press repeatedly to select LOCK OFF then press 4 CODE W appears on the display 11Press SHIFT 12Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons
17. 25 125 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate You can also program the remote to control non Sony audio video components For details see Programming the remote page 104 RM AAP043 8 9 TUNER omeo 0 10 sENTMEM HDMI3 JE INPUT AUTQCAL MODE SLEEP EE C TOOLS OPTIONS TVINPUT WIDE Name Function Name Function 1 AV Press to turn on or off the Numeric Press SHIFT 25 and then on standby audio video components that buttons press numeric buttons to the remote is programmed to number 52 preset tune to preset stations operate select track numbers of the To turn the TV on or off press CD player VCD player LD 1y 13 and then press AV player DVD player MD VO deck DAT deck or tape If you press VO 2 at the deck Press 0 10 to select same time it will turn off the track number 10 receiver and other components select channel numbers of Sade STANDBY the VCR satellite tuner Blu disc player PSX DVD The function of the AV 1 0 Tay switch changes automatically VHS COMBO or DVD each time you press the input HDD COMBO b
18. CROSS 120 Hz continued 471 suoneJ4edo amp i Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting SURROUND Sound field selection For details see Enjoying Surround A F D AUTO SURROUND S F SELECT Sound page 60 page 54 D P Enhanced surround mode PLII PLIIx NEO6 CIN NEO6 PLIIx E SUR MODE MUS NEURAL THX Effect level EFCT 50 EFCT 8096 EFCT EFCT 10096 EFFECT 10096 EFCT 15096 EQ Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB EQ BASS 1dB per step page 55 Front speakers treble level TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10 dB TREBLE 0 dB TREBLE 1dB per step TUNER FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO TUNER FM MODE page 55 Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations page 71 Parental lock99 LOCK OFF LOCK ON LOCK OFF PARENTAL Lock code edit For details see To change the lock CODE EDIT code page 78 SIRIUS antenna aiming mode For details see Checking receiving SR ANT AIM conditions SIRIUS Antenna Aiming page 73 SIRIUS radio ID For details see Checking the SIRIUS ID SIRIUS ID page 73 AUDIO Synchronizes audio with video 0 ms to 300 ms 0 ms AUDIO output 10 ms per step page 56 A N SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUAL MONO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO p
19. HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected via by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version 1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission The source image input to the HDMI HDMI connection to the receiver jack is not output from the TV Change the TV channel when you want Check the HDMI connection page 25 to watch a TV broadcast Depending on the playback component Select the component or input you want you may need to set up the component to watch when you watch a program on Refer to the operating instructions the component connected to the TV supplied with each component Refer to the operating instructions of the Be sure to use a connecting cable for the TV on this operation HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version 1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission The Control for HDMI function does not work Check the HDMI connection page 25 e Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON in the HDMI menu Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connec
20. Make sure you select the correct input on the remote When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message See the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see When error codes appear page 37 to solve the problem For other messages see SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list page 80 PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again 11845 If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 32 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained In the event of a problem with S AIR function have a Sony dealer check the entire system together S AIR main unit and
21. Press to stop playback of the Then use and to perform menu operations To display the menus of Sony TV press TV 3 and then press MENU HOME 14 VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck tape deck Blu ray disc player PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Name Function Name Function CATEGORY Press to select the category 8 MUTING Press to turn off the sound for satellite tuner page 75 temporarily Press MUTING _ again to restore the sound TUNING Press to scan a station Press TV 3 and then reds CATEGORY Press to select the category MUTING to activate the TV s MODE mode for satellite tuner muting function 75 19 DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning player VCD player DVD mode player or MD deck multi 14 TV CH Press TV 3 and then disc changer only press TV CH to select 20 RETURN Press to preset TV channels EXIT return to the previous menu PRESET Press to exit the menu while the 8 select preset stations menu or on screen guide of select preset channels of the VCD player LD player the VCR satellite tuner DVD player Blu ray disc Blu ray disc player DVD player PSX DVD VHS player DVD VHS COMBO or satellite tuner COMBO or DVD HDD is displayed on the TV COMBO screen To return to the pre
22. Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord 3 Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as no
23. To turn off the surround effect for movie music mode Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE 1 NIGHT MODE INPUT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP DISPLAY NU Press NIGHT MODE The NIGHT MODE function is activated The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE Note This function does not work in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 KHz are being received 65 US punos punouings BuiAofu3 Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers only There is no sound from the subwoofer Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals CLEAR gt 10 2CH ADIRECT 0 MOVIE MUSIC 2CH A DIRECT INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE SS DISPLAY MENU Press 2CH A
24. and balance TEST TONE page 40 33 Us payeys Dunes Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers page 17 18 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only Do not connect other microphones to this jack Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone During the calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error When you use a bi amplifier connection set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP in the SPEAKER menu page 52 before you perform Auto Calibration When you use speakers front B connection set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in the SPEAKER menu page 52 before you perform Auto Calibration If you want to use surround amplifier be sure to pair the surround amplifier to S AIR main unit before you perform Auto Calibration page 88 Select the seating position as position 1 2 or 3 to save the Auto Calibration result page 38 Notes The Aut
25. another room for enjoying the system s sound there For details of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR receiver Input buttons 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE a Se DISPLAY MENU AMP fi MENU HOME TOOLS RETURN EXIT OPTIONS 1 Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit To set the ID of the S AIR main unit see set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 87 To set the ID of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR receiver 9055 O FS OON Notes When you are using another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier do not change the ID of the S AIR main unit Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit When you pair the S AIR main unit and another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier you also need to pair the S AIR main unit and the S AIR receiver For details see Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation page 88 Press AMP MENU Press 4 repeatedly to select S AIR Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select S AIR MODE Press or to enter the parameter Press repeatedly to select the setting you want PARTY The S AIR receiver outputs sound according to
26. can use the VIDEO menu to assign the video input to other input source Select VIDEO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 VIDEO menu parameters V ASSIGN Video input assignment Lets you assign the video input to other input source For details see Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 94 57 US suoneJ4edo amp Settings for the HDMI HDMI menu You can use the HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings Select HDMI in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 HDMI menu parameters E CTRL HDMI Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see BRAVIA Sync Features page 81 il AUDIO OUT Setting HDMI audio input Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers when AUDIO OUT is set to AMP TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Not
27. connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial 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 69 Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display Keep the satellite radio antenna aerial away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise 1154 jeuonippy HDMI No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function Make sure the TV is compatible with the The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker System Audio Control function Check the HDMI connection page 25 Ine Tw apes n t have Audio z e You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD Control function set the AUDIO OUT settings in HDMI menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver Change the input of the receiver to
28. menu 6 Press A F D repeatedly to select E SURROUND The enhanced surround mode you have selected in E SUR MODE menu will be applied 62 5 Types of enhanced surround mode Enhanced surround Multi channel Effect mode audio after Display decoding Pro Logic II 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding PLI Pro Logic IIx 7 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding PLIIx Neo 6 Cinema 7 channel Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Music 7 channel Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is NEO6 MUS ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Neural THX 7 channel Next generation of Neural THX Surround In addition to Im NEURAL THX stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5 1 surround sound now capable of full 360 7 1 surround sound playback from Neural THX surround encoded content Depends on the speaker pattern setting some enhanced surround mode may not be available If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to LARGE In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we Selecting movie music mode You can
29. of A F D mode A F D mode Multi channel Effect Display audio after decoding A F D Auto Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding A F D AUTO automatically any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals Enhanced surround mode Depends on selected For details see Selecting enhanced surround mode page E SURROUND enhanced surround 62 mode Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers MULTI ST However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings 61 US punos punouins Builofu3 Selecting enhanced surround mode The enhanced surround mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC umm A F D UT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE g 1 E E DISPLAY PES MENU AMP OK SO MENU 4 e gt PRETURNI HOME MENU HOME CATEGORY Rao ET Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select SURROUND then press 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select E SUR MODE then press 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the enhanced surround mode you want then press D Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU to exit the
30. of the S AIR main unit and the S AIR sub unit you can establish sound transmission You can use multiple S AIR main unit by setting a different ID for each unit 2 ADIRECT AFD MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP jE t EES MENU AMP NC MENU DISPLAY MENU HOME eRETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS To set the ID of the S AIR main unit 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select S AIR 3 Press or to enter the menu 4 Press repeatedly to select S AIR ID suoneJedo ulv s Press to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the ID A B or C you want then press O To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU To set the ID of the S AIR sub unit Be sure to match the ID on S AIR sub unit you want to the S AIR main unit For details on setting the ID of the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver continued 87 US Sound transmission is established as follows example AIR main unit Other S AIR main unit m T S AIR S AIR sub unit sub unit sub unit Notes Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S AIR sub unit When sound transmission is established sound can only be output from th
31. operating instructions supplied with the S AIR sub unit 3 Press AMP MENU 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select S AIR D Press or to enter the menu 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select PAIRING 7 Press e or to enter the parameter 8 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want then press 3 START The S AIR main unit starts pairing SEARCHING flashes on the display CONDITION You can check the current ID When the pairing setting is not made NO PAIRING appears on the display 9 Start pairing of the S AIR sub unit E For the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier For the S AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR receiver 1 OPairing completed COMPLETE appears on the display To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Note Perform the pairing within several minutes after step 8 Otherwise the pairing is canceled automatically and INCOMPLETE appears on the display To cancel pairing Reset the ID of the S AIR main unit For details see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 87 You can select the same ID as before 895 suoneJedo YIV S Enjoying the system s sound in another room For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the system s sound in another room by using the S AIR receiver The S AIR receiver can be placed in
32. process completes properly When the E See When measurement error codes process fails appear page 37 Press AMP and then press 4 repeatedly to select the item Then press 3 Item Explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level DIST INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distance PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE INFO page 37 WARN CHECK Displays warning concerning the measurement results See When you select WARN CHECK page 38 SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again 3 Select SAVE EXIT in step 2 to save the measurement result COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number Press 4 repeatedly to select CAL TYPE then press 3 Setting FULL FLAT Explanation Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off Tip The s
33. remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a tuner Code s Maker SONY 002 005 To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAHA 217 218 continued 10545 oy To control an MD deck To control a DVD VHS COMBO
34. see To name the NAME IN position page 39 LEVEL Test tone OFF FIX AUTO LEVEL TEST TONE page 50 Phase noise OFF FL SR SL FL SB SL SBL SL OFF P NOISE SBR SBL SR SB SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Phase audio OFF FL SR SL FL SB SL SBL SL OFF P AUDIO SBR SBL SR SB SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Front left speaker level FL 10 dB to FL 10 dB 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Front right speaker level FR 10 dB to FR 10 dB 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Center speaker level CNT 20 dB to CNT 10 dB 0dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround left speaker level SL 20 dB to SL 10 dB 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround right speaker level SR 20 dB to SR 10 dB 0 dB SR LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround back speaker level SB 20 dB to SB 10 dB 0 dB SB LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround back left speaker SBL 20 dB to SBL 10 dB 0dB level 0 5 dB per step SBL LEVEL Surround back right speaker SBR 20 dB to SBR 10 dB 0dB level 0 5 dB per step SBR LEVEL Subwoofer level SW 20 dB to SW 10 dB 0dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Dynamic range compressor COMP MAX COMP STD COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP AUTO COMP OFF 46 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting SPEAKER Speaker pattern 3 4 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 3 2 1 3 4 1 S
35. subwoofer 5 1 channel Example of a 5 1 channel speaker system configuration Erront speaker Left Front speaker Right fe Center speaker BP Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right subwoofer You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel peuejs Bune Example of a 7 1 channel speaker system configuration k EN Front speaker Left ront speaker Right e Center speaker Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right Surround back speaker Left Surround back speaker Right Subwoofer Tips When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position page 53 Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 175 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead ANTENNA gt p ASSIGNABLE NPUT ONLY DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE m a OPTICAL 1 5 3x SURROUND BACK Nf BL AMP OEE j FRONT B
36. 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 ICLEAR 10 punos punouins Builofu3 recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off 2CH ADRECT AD MOVIE MUSIC A DIRECT MUSIC frequency as high as possible AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP A F D MOVIE DISPLAY Notes This function does not work in the following cases PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a DTS 96 24 signals are being received sound field for movies or press DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of MUSIC repeatedly to selecta sound more than 48 kHz are being received field for music Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural THX processing is turned on or off For details see Types of movie music mode page 64 Tips You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when a multi channel signal is input continued 63 US Types of movie music mode Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie Cinema Studio EX A Reproduces the sound characteristi
37. the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS HD format signals DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected 9 SP A SP B SP A B Lights up according to the speaker system used page 33 However these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and DMPORT is selected 10 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated page 99 HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack page 25 M A DIRECT Lights up when the receiver is processing Analog Direct signals 12 S AIR Lights up when the S AIR transmitter not supplied is connected 13 Dolby Pro Logic indicators Ir PL 0 PLII PL lix Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Note These indicators do not light up when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected 14 BI AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to BI AMP page 100 15 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated 10 5 21 P
38. to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press amp until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing 4 9 Alphabet upper case Numbers Symbols To enter a blank space press without selecting a character 8 Press The name you entered is registered Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD xoeqgfeld uma gt ADT Arn woe C3C3C3C3C3 C3 C3 C3 Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips Youcan select the sound field to suit the music See page 63 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel See page 60 for details Turn the Super Audio CD player CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD CD R Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished liste
39. with 32 KHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Video signals OUTPUT COMPOMENT VIDEO Paice PRIOR Audio signals DMPORT FRONT B SURROUND JOGOS FRONTA JOE Component video cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied When you connect a component equipped with an OPTICAL jack set A ASSIGN in the AUDIO menu page 57 SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 846 27 US payeys Dunes Connecting a Blu ray disc player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu ray disc player It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Notes The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks are Blu ray disc player If you want to connect your Blu ray disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or IN 3 jacks set V ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 57 When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords To input multi channel digital a
40. 1 Installing the speakers 17 2 Connecting the speakers 2 18 3 Connecting the 21 4a Connecting the audio components 23 4b Connecting the video components 24 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 31 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote 31 7 Selecting the speaker system 33 8 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION 33 9 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE 40 Playback Selecting a 41 Listening Watching a component 43 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 45 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 50 Settings for the speakers SPEAKER menu 51 Settings for the surround sound SURROUND menu 54 Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu 55 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 55 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 56 Settings for the video VIDEO menu 57 Settings for the HDMI HDMI menu 58 Settings for the system SYSTEM 59 Settings for the S AIR S AIR menu 59 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre programmed sound field 60 Enjoying the sur
41. 72 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non exclusive non transferable limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Neural Surround Neural Audio Neural and NRL are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation THX is a trademark of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All rights reserved x v Color x v Colour and x v Color x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation S AIR and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Table of Contents Description and location of parts 7 Getting Started
42. 9 TUNER CLEAR gt 10 HDMI4 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC INPUT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP ay ea m DISPLAY MENU AMP tte X J 6 RETURN HOM TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS MENU HOME CATEGORY os ey TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP D TUNING TUNING H Checking the Sirius Radio ID 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select TUNER Press to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS ID ao A ON Check the SIRIUS ID on the display and write it in the space provided here SIRIUS ID Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select SIRIUS 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO and then press TUNING or TUNING to select channel 0 3 Check the SIRIUS ID on the display and write it in the space provided here SIRIUS ID Checking receiving conditions SIRIUS Antenna Aiming 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select TUNER suone4edo JOUNL Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select SR ANT AIM Press 3 or to enter the parameter C Gi A OON While checking the parameter aim your antenna to where the best reception
43. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 9 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Ws 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE 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
44. D player Blu ray disc player To return to the previous Amplifier Operations display Press or RETURN EXIT 8 Navigating through To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU menus Note By using the amplifier menus you can make Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP DISPLAY AMP MENU eie RETURN EXIT d TOOLS OPTIONS MENU HOME CATEGORY Az EE EZ Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press 3 to enter the menu e ND Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 45 suone4edo E Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 45 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting AUTO CAL Auto calibration AUTO CAL A CAL START page 38 Calibration type FULL FLAT ENGINEER FULL FLAT CAL TYPE FRONT REFF OFF Position POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 POSITION Naming inputs For details
45. DIRECT repeatedly to select 2CH ST Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a subwoofer select A F D AUTO page 61 66 5 Listening to the sound without any adjustment ANALOG DIRECT You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted SHIFT Input buttons Sound buttons A DIRECT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE n 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to listen to in analog audio You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select A DIRECT The analog audio is output To cancel ANALOG DIRECT Press 2CH A DIRECT again You can also press any sound field buttons Notes When headphones are connected HP DIRECT appears on the display You cannot select ANALOG DIRECT when you select DVD DMPORT and HDMI 1 4 as input s M Resetting sound fields to Tuner Operations the initial settings Listening to FM AM radio Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation
46. DSS Tape DAT DIGITAL player Disc Recorder player CATV UC deck deck player MEDIA DVD Player LD terminal PORT VHS player UC deck device Button combo AV Numeric buttons o o o TV INPUT WIDE B B E CLEAR gt 10 ENTMEM O O DISPLAY RETURN EXIT TOOLS OPTIONS 6 G MENU O O 4 1 O o5 O 4 TUNING TUNING DISCSKIP P uH MUTING MASTER VOL TV VOL PRESET 1 TV CH 4 _ BD DVD TOP MENU BD i DVD MENU F1 F2 LLD player only 2 VIDEO CD only 3 DECK B only 1034 oy eee Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that
47. FT eivlelo eRETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS 1 THEATER userup avie O c6 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP R DMPORT 0 HDMI2 HDMIS CLEAR gt 10 2CH A DIRECT 0 MOVIE MUSIC INPUT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP Numeric buttons TUNER suone4edo JOUNL AMP MENU 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Select a channel you want to lock using Category Tuning page 74 or Direct Tuning page 75 3 Press MENU continued 7705 Press repeatedly to select TUNER Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select PARENTAL Press or to enter the parameter Cc GG A Press 4 repeatedly to select LOCK ON then press CODE W appears on the display g Press SHIFT 10 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons LOCKED appears on the display and the Parental Lock is set To delete the numbers you have entered repeat the procedure above from step 3 Select LOCK OFF in step 8 To change the lock code 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press AMP MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select TUNER 4 Press to enter the menu 5 Press repeatedly to select CODE EDIT 6 Press or
48. IONS Ta ere channels when you purchase the receiver TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING aj 6 Press ENT MEM DISC SKIP ay Em You can also use MEMORY ENTER on MASTERVOL PRI the receiver PRESET lights off The selected channel is registered as the so preset channel you selected in step 2 TOP MENU MENU 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another channel You can store channels from 1 to 30 76 5 Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset channel you want You can also press SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want Then press ENT MEM to enter the selection You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select PRESET and then press TUNING or TUNING You can select preset channels from 1 to 30 Note The channel information you have preset may be changed if Sirius XM Radio Inc change their channel programming Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock SIRIUS only You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code The lock code is set to 0000 as the default Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time See To change the lock code page 78 SHI
49. M tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 kHz 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 kHz 1 710 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through a uoneunoju jeuonippy continued 1194 General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5V 0 7 AMAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption U CA 240 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 9 W When CTRL HDMI in HDMI menu is set to CTRL OFF and S AIR STBY in S AIR menu is set to STBY OFF Dimensions width height depth Approx 17 x 6 1 4 x 12 3 4 inches 430 x 157 5 x 322 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 181b 5 oz 8 3 kg Supplied accessories Operating instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna aerial 1 Remote commander RM AAP043 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 4 Design and specifications are subjec
50. MP OA gt MENU 4 4 4 gt MENU HOME Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select S AIR Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select S AIR STBY ar A C Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want STBY OFF You cannot enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode STBY ON You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode or turned on To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Notes When you set S AIR STBY to STBY ON the power consumption increases during the standby mode When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S AIR main unit you cannot set S AIR STBY When the wireless transmitter is removed from the S AIR main unit S AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF automatically If you have selected TUNER FM AM band the S AIR main unit before you turn it off and S AIR STBY is set to STBY ON you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S AIR receiver However you can select input other than TUNER on the S AIR receiver The sound of the S AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S AIR main unit Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver you can fix the audio input mode to either of the
51. PEAKER SP PATTERN 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 0 1 3 0 page 51 2 0 1 2 0 Front speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SP Center speaker LARGE SMALL LARGE CNT SP Surround speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SP Surround back speaker assign SPK B BI AMP OFF OFF SB ASSIGN Front left speaker distance FL 373 to FL 3279 FL 9 10 FL DIST 1 inch step Front right speaker distance 373 to FR 32 9 FR 910 FR DIST 1 inch step Center speaker distance CNT 3 3 to CNT 3279 CNT 9 10 CNT DIST 1 inch step Surround left speaker distance SL 3 3 to SL 3279 SL 9 10 SL DIST 1 inch step Surround right speaker SR 3 3 to SR 3270 SR 9 10 distance 1 inch step SR DIST Surround back speaker SB 3 3 to SB 3279 SB 9 10 distance 9 1 inch step SB DIST Surround back left speaker SBL 3 3 to SBL 32 9 SBL 9 10 distance O 1 inch step SBL DIST Surround back right speaker SBR 3 3 to SBR 3279 SBR 9 10 distance 1 inch step SBR DIST Subwoofer distance SW 3 3 to SW 3279 SW 9 10 SW DIST 1 inch step Distance unit FEET METER FEET DIST UNIT Front speaker crossover frequency FRT CROSS CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz step CROSS 120 Hz Center speaker crossover frequency 9 CNT CROSS CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz step CROSS 120 Hz Surround speaker crossover frequency SUR CROSS CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz step
52. Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select the ONE Selecting channels by inputting CAT the channel number directly ALL CAT You can select a channel DIRECT TUNING from all the categories The initial 1 setting is ALL CAT Press TUNER repeatedly to ONE CAT You can select a channel select SIRIUS from one category CAT is displayed You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on on the display when you set to ONE the receiver CAT mode Press D TUNING 3 Press CATEGORY or CATEGORY to select the category you want The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected Press SHIFT Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number A G Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver The selected channel is tune in 4 Press TUNING or TUNING to select the channel You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select AUTO and then E press TUNING or TUNING to select Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite a channel Radio information on the front Notes panel display When you select a channel in the ONE CAT mode the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want This is because one channel may belong to more than one category If you press CATEGORY or CATEGORY in the ALL CAT m
53. R S AIR main unit function page 111 which allows wireless 7 this receiver sound transmission between S AIR products When you purchase the S AIR product you need to establish sound transmission page 87 There are two types of S AIR product S AIR main unit this receiver The S AIR main unit is for transmitting sound You can use up to 3 S AIR main units The number of usable S AIR main unit depends on the use environment S AIR sub unit not supplied The S AIR SAIR sub unit sub unit is for receiving sound surround amplifier Surround amplifier You can enjoy surround and surround back speaker sound wirelessly For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier S AIR receiver You can enjoy system sound in another room These S AIR products can be purchased as an option the S AIR product lineup differs depending on the area Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S AIR receiver in this operating instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S AIR receiver is used 85 US suoneJedo ulv s Setting up an S AIR product Before using an S AIR product be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission Inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver To make use of the S AIR function you need to insert the wireless transmitter not supplied into the S AIR mai
54. S AIR sub unit Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 32 Customized sound fields page 67 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 Hz 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms kHz THD 1 110 110 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms kHz THD 10 150 W per channel UMeasured under the following conditions 120 V AC 60 Hz Reference power output for front center surround and surround back speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Analog Input Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kohms S N 96 dB A 500 mV Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 KHz LPF Digital Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Analog Output analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 500 mV 10 kohms SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 Equalizer Gain levels x10 dB 1 dB step PINPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level F
55. S ONY 4 131 723 11 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DH800 2009 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss For customers in the United States and Canada This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation gt ENERGY STAR
56. STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Settings for the speakers SPEAKER menu You can use the SPEAKER menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver Select SPEAKER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 SPEAKER menu parameters SP PATTERN Speaker pattern Lets you set the number of the speakers connected to this receiver It should be synchronize with the subwoofer front speakers center speaker surround speakers and surround back speakers settings For details see Selecting a speaker pattern page 20 E FRT SP Front speakers LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if you have selected a speaker pattern without subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set 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 front channel bass frequencies f
57. back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND AMP FRONT B L terminals represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back To perform Auto Calibration again 1 Press 2 Press to select RETRY YES then press C When you select PHASE INFO payeys Dunes You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase Press 4 repeatedly to select a speaker then press to return to step 2 of Confirming saving the measurement results page 36 Display Explanation The speaker is in phase MMM OUT The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers EB OUT appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver 2 represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR SW Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back Surround back left Surround back right Subwoofer continued 37 US When you select WARN CHECK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Press to return to step 2 of Confirming saving the measurement results page 36 Display 40 Th
58. by Laboratories Inc Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6 1 channel Active scenes especially are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound The GAME mode is suitable for video games E Dolby Pro Logic IIx Technology for 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel playback Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel Furthermore existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video E Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby s lossless audio technology developed for high definition optical discs Dolby TrueHD audio is bit for bit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme quality audio up to 8
59. channel at 96 kHz 24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz 24 bit Together with high definition video it offers an unprecedented home theater experience continued 10945 jeuonippy il DTS 96 24 A high sound quality digital signal format It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz 24bit which is the highest possible for DVD video The number of playback channels varies depending on the software E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E DTS ES Format for 6 1 channel playback with surround back information There are two modes Discrete 6 1 which records all channels independently and Matrix 6 1 which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks E DTS HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format This format consists of a core and an extension and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility There are two kinds of DTS HD DTS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps with lossy compression Lossy and DTS HD High Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 c
60. cs of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie Cinema Studio EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects Cinema Studio EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack V Multi Dimension Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual V MULTI DIM surround speakers Music Hall HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall Jazz Club JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club Live concert CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium Sports SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting Portable Audio Enhancer Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable PORTABLE audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music Headphone Headphone 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP 2CH when 2CH STEREO mode page 66 A F D mode page 61 is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound f
61. d games And with this technology being used by sound designers during content creation as well as embedded into playback devices Neural THX Surround promises a listening experience that is true to the original mix Neural THX Surround has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio s XM HD Surround as well as other leading FM HD radio stations worldwide S AIR Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media Digital Broadcasting and other high quality media To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration Sony has developed a technology called S AIR for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression and has incorporated this technology into the EZW RT10 EZW T100 This technology transfers digital audio signals with no compression using the 2 4 GHz band range of ISM band Industrial Scientific and Medical band such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means b
62. displayed in meters E FRT CROSS Front speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu il CNT CROSS Center speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the center speaker that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E SUR CROSS Surround speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the surround speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu 54 Settings for the surround sound SURROUND menu You can use the SURROUND menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select SURROUND in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 SURROUND menu parameters S F SELECT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 60 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever itis selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the DVD input then change to a different input and then return to DVD HALL will automatically be applied again E E SUR MODE Enhanced surround mode Lets you select the surround mode you want For details see Selecting enhanced surround mode
63. e S AIR receiver if you connect the components to this receiver via the analog jacks The sound cannot be output if the components are connected to the COAXIAL OPTICAL or HDMI jacks on this receiver the headphones function on the surround amplifier is not available 88 5 Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation To establish sound transmission you need to set the same ID for your S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit However if your neighbors have S AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours your neighbors could receive the sound of your S AIR main unit or vice versa To prevent this you can pair the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation E Before pairing Sound transmission is established by the ID example Your room Neighbor S AIR main unit S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit Bi After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit s only Your room Neighbor S AIR main unit No transmission gt 5 S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit Pairing 1 Place the S AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the S AIR main unit 2 Match the IDs of the S AIR main unit and the S AIR sub unit To set the ID of the S AIR main unit see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 87 To set the ID of the S AIR sub unit refer to the
64. e measurement has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment Explanation W MIM 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement W MMM 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement W MMM 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment NO WARN There is no warning information 3 represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right SW Subwoofer 385 Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note If you have reposition your speaker we recommend that you p
65. eT TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING Es DISC SKIP TV VOL CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING MASTER VOL soon TOP MENU MENU 1 F2 TVINPUT WIDE Press AUTO CAL Measurement starts in 5 seconds A count down is displayed The measurement process will take 2 approximately 30 seconds to complete 2 The table below shows the display when o measurement starts S Measurement for Display amp Speaker existence TONE Speaker gain distance frequency T S P response Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER Tips Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press 1 0 Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press MUTING Change the setting of the SPEAKERS Connect headphones Press AUTO CAL again 35 US Confirming saving the measurement results 1 36 5 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display Measurement Display Explanation result When the SAVE EXIT Proceed to step measurement 2
66. elected channel is locked SUB UPDT The subscription information has been updated UPDATING Channel information is being updated FW UPDT The SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated There is no text information in the channel This is not an error The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition for example right after the system has received a channel 8055 Note BR AVI A Depending on the connected component the ync Features Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to What is BRAVIA Sync the operating instructions of the component BRAVIA Sync is compatible with Sony TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows One Touch Play When you play back a component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player the receiver and the TV will switch to the appropriate HDMI input automatically In case the receiver or and the TV is in standby mode they will be turned on automatically System Audio Control While watching TV you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver System Power Off When you turn off the TV the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously Contro
67. ents are simultaneously turned on During setup SCANNING flashes in the display and once setting is completed COMPLETE will appear Wait until the setup is complete For details on setting the TV refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 8205 When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually 2CH ADIRECT 0 MOVIE MUSIC JE pg INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE SS es p w AMP gt MENU BE 4776 5 eRETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS 1 Perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 82 Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select HDMI Press to enter the menu a Ff OW Press 4 repeatedly to select CTRL HDMI to enter the parameter 7 Press repeatedly to select CTRL ON Control for HDMI function is activated 8 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component so that the image from the connected component is displayed 9 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected component to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 10Repeat st
68. eps 8 and 9 for other components that you want to use the Control for HDMI function For details on setting the TV and connected components refer to the operating instructions of the respective components Notes When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 82 or When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 82 You cannot perform One Touch Play and System Audio Control during the Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and receiver If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV If the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV Watching a DVD Blu ray disc One Touch Play You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation Play back a connected component The receiver and the TV will switch to the appropriate HDMI input automatically In case the receiver or and the TV is in s
69. er is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector This parameter is not valid when ANALOG DIRECT is selected page 66 E DUAL MONO Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources MAIN SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously MAIN Sound of the main language will be output SUB Sound of the sub language will be output E DEC PRIO Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are output from the connected player To prevent interruption when playback starts set to DEC PCM When signals other than PCM signals are received set this item to DEC AUTO Note Even when DEC PRIO is set to DEC the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back ASSIGN Digital audio input assignment Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source For details see Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 94 Settings for the video VIDEO menu You
70. er to the operating instructions of the TV e When CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON the AUDIO OUT settings in the HDMI menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV sound will not be output for a moment When you switch to an input other than HDMI or TV the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to off 84 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote to turn off the TV D THEATER RM SETUP AV 1 00 SS QC SYSTEM STANDI TV AV 0 TV Press TV then press AV I The TV receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes e Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the status the connected components may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected components S AIR Operations S AIR sub unit S AIR receiver About S AIR products This receiver is compatible with the S AI
71. erform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound AUTO CAL menu parameters You can use the AUTO CAL menu to make various adjustments for Auto Calibration settings and to name inputs Select AUTO CAL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 E A CAL START Auto Calibration CAL TYPE Calibration type Lets you select the Auto Calibration type for each seating position For details see step 4 of Confirming saving the measurement results page 36 You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings POSITION Position You can register three patterns as position 1 2 3 depending on the seating positions listening environment and measurement conditions If you do not select the position number the Auto Calibration result will automatically save as POS 1 initial setting To register more than one set of settings for the listening environment You can select the seating position you want and register the measurement results of the Auto Calibration for that seating position 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select AUTO CAL 3 Press to enter the menu 4 Press repeatedly to select POSITION 5 Press to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the position POS 1 2 3 for wh
72. ers Symbols e To enter a blank space press without selecting a character 5 Press The name you entered is registered 3955 payeys Dunes 9 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position SHIFT Input buttons 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE eS ce DISPLAY _ MENU AMP MENU eRETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS CATEGORY ren ILI TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP D TUNING TVVOL MASTER VOL PRESET o MASTER VOL BDIDVU TOP MENU MENU Ft F2 Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select LEVEL then press 3 or 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select TEST TONE then press 2 40 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the test tone type and the speaker you want to adjust You can select FIX or AUTO For details see TEST TONE Test tone page 50 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select OFF You can also press any input buttons The test tone turns off When a test tone is not output from the spea
73. es The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel software When you connect the receiver to an image display component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP 58 5 E SW LEVEL Subwoofer level for HDMI Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection You can set the level for each HDMI input independently SW AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the frequency SWOdB e SW 10 dB Note This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals are detected eee eee Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to name inputs and change the brightness of the display Select SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 SYSTEM menu parameters E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 42 E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps Settings for the S AIR S AIR menu For details on S AIR see S AIR Operat
74. es into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAP043 Remote Commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace the batteries the programmed remote codes may be cleared If this happens program the remote codes again page 104 When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones T Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation SPEAKERS 6 Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive To select Light up The front speakers connected to the SPA SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals The front speakers connected to the SP B SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals The front speakers connected to both SP A B the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals parallel connection
75. etter sound quality E x v Colour x v Colour is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard G 1 Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord 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 The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunc
76. g any sound Make sure you have connected to both the Land jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO page 93 and the DIGITAL connection is not made for the selected input Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO page 93 and the A ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input page 94 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 93 Check that the ANALOG DIRECT function is not selected The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust the level parameters using the LEVEL menu continued 1134 jeuonippy d There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround su
77. gnals TV etc HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony S cable Optical digital cord not al Audio cord not idea Connect at least one of the audio cords or 25 US payeys Dunes HDMI features A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM This receiver can receive multi channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD and HDMI Deep Color x v Color This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function For details see BRAVIA Sync Features page 81 Notes on connecting cables We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords then set A ASSIGN in AUDIO menu page 57
78. hannel DTS HD Master Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 24 5 Mbps and uses lossless compression Lossless and DTS HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 channel 1104 E DTS Neo 6 This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for 6 1 channel playback There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music Bi HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E Neutral THX Neural THX Surround is taking surround sound to the next level Thisrevolutionary new technology delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is fully compatible with stereo Neural THX Surround reduces the bandwidth needed for broadcasters to deliver true multi channel surround presentations and enables 7 1 channel support for gaming and movies By unmasking the audio details typically lost by other playback systems audiences will experience the deep ambience and subtle details of movies music an
79. hase Audio OFF FL SR SL FL SB SL SBL SL SBR SBL SR SB SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Lets you output front 2 channel source sound instead of the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern E FL LEVEL Front left speaker level E FR LEVEL Front right speaker level E CNT LEVEL Center speaker level E SL LEVEL Surround left speaker level E SR LEVEL Surround right speaker level E SB LEVEL Surround back speaker level E SBL LEVEL Surround back left speaker level SBR LEVEL Surround back right speaker level E SW LEVEL Subwoofer level Note Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available D RANGE 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 Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer COMP AUTO The dynamic range is compressed automatically COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP
80. ich you want to register the measurement results then press C 7 Press repeatedly to select A CAL START then press to perform Auto Calibration You can also use AUTO CAL on the remote For details see Performing Auto Calibration page 35 The measurement results is registered as the position you selected in step 6 8 Repeat step 1 to 7 to register another seating position To select the registered seating position 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select AUTO CAL 3 Press to enter the menu 4 Press repeatedly to select POSITION 5 Press to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select position POS 1 2 3 you want then press C The registered seating position is selected To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU E NAME IN Naming inputs You can rename the position name To name the position 1 Select the position POS 1 2 3 for which you want to name 2 Press repeatedly to select NAME IN 3 Press to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character 4 Press 4 to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabet upper case Numb
81. ield processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals Headphone Direct Outputs the analog signals without processing by the HP DIRECT equalizer sound field etc You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver 64 Notes The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received DTS 96 24 signals are being received DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 KHz are being received Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received 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 When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SPEAKER menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie is selected or PORTABLE is selected Tip Sound fields with marks use DCS technology For details on Digital Cinema Sound DCS see Glossary page 108
82. ions page 85 5gus suoneJ4edo amp i Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre programmed sound field When connecting Blu ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats Connection of the playback component and Audio format a the receiver COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1ch Dolby Digital EX 6 1ch Dolby Digital Plus 7 1ch x Dolby TrueHD 7 1ch x DTS S 1ch DTS ES 6 1ch DTS 96 24 S 1ch DTS HD 7 1 High Resolution Audio DTS HD 7 1 Master Audio 0 Multi channel Linear PCM 7 1ch x 604 Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback component Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz Selecting Auto Format Direct A F D mode The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound CLEAR gt 10 2CH ADIRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC A F D UT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 61 Types
83. ipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices Avoid using any other wireless devices Change the RF CHANGE setting page 91 e Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit Turn off the system and S AIR sub unit then turn on them Check that headphones are not connected to the S AIR sub unit No sound is heard from the S AIR receiver Check that the components are connected to analog jack of this receiver There is noise or the sound skips If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 26 1 4 feet 8 m away from this S AIR main unit Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 91 Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit 1174 jeuonippy if Remote commander The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor 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
84. its etc when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed E Digital Cinema Sound DCS A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital Signal Processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and subwoofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high definition video media Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7 1ch of high quality multichannel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets E Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dol
85. ize of a speaker LARGE SMALL is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you follow the measurement results However you can change those settings in the SPEAKER menu page 51 Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings if you want When error codes appear Check the problem of the error and perform Auto Calibration again Display E BEN 3 Explanation SPEAKERS is set to OFF Set it to others page 33 and perform the measurement again E MEE 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected E 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B R terminals When you connect only one surround
86. jacks page 93 15 PHONES jack Connects to headphones page 113 16 SPEAKERS Press to select the front speaker system page 33 gus About the indicators on the display St eS RES D EX True HD 18 6 7 8 9 10 Neural THX E sna 15 13 12 Function Name Function 115 Lights up when the audio signal 4 Dolby Lights up one of the respective is output from the Digital indicators when the receiver is SUBWOOFER jacks Surround decoding the corresponding 2 LFE Lights up when the disc being indicators Dolby Digital format signals played back contains an LFE Dolby Digital Low Frequency Effect II DEX Dolby Digital Surround EX channel and the LFE channel IIl D Dolby Disital Pl y Digi us signal is actually being I TrueHD TrueHD reproduced N ote 3 Input Light up to indicate the current When playing a Dolby Digital indicators input format disc be sure that you have made digital connections COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE and that INPUT MODE is set to is set to AUTO and the source AUTO page 93 signal is a digital signal being E nr input through the COAXIAL 5 Neural THX Seale jack page 93 applies Neural Lights up when INPUT MODE processing to input signal
87. jacks player satellite not supplied page tuner or a Blu ray 86 disc player etc The image is output to a 2 DMPORT section while the sound can Y DMPORT Connects to a beoutput from a TV 00 jack DIGITAL MEDIA or and speakers PORT adapter page connected to this 97 receiver page 25 3 ANTENNA section SPEAKERS section FM Connects to the ANTENNA supplied FM wire jack antenna page 31 Connects to speakers page 18 n AM Connects to the H ANTENNA supplied AM loop terminals antenna page 31 SIRIUS jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner not supplied page 72 continued 11 5 6 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section AUDIO IN Connects to a Super NRI E OUT jacks Audio CD player etc page 21 23 Red R AUDIO OUT Connects to a Black jack subwoofer page 18 7 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section Connects to a VCR Blu ray disc player etc page 28 30 AUDIO IN White OUT jacks Red R Yellow VIDEO IN OUT jacks 8 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section Green Y Connects to a DVD Y Pr Cr IN player TV satellite OUT jacks tuner etc page 21 27 28 29 BI You watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 21
88. k even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead continued 1074 oy T To control a satellite tuner box Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 824 825 865 AMSTRAD 845 846 BskyB 862 GENERAL ELECTRIC 866 GE GRUNDIG 859 860 HUMAX 846 847 THOMSON 857 861 864 876 PACE 848 849 850 852 862 863 864 PANASONIC 818 855 PHILIPS 856 857 858 859 860 864 874 NOKIA 851 853 854 864 RCA PROSCAN 866 871 BITA HITACHI 868 HUGHES 867 JVC Echostar Dish 873 Network MITSUBISHI 872 SAMSUNG 875 TOSHIBA 869 870 To control a cable box Maker Code s SONY 821 822 823 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 840 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 MOTOROLA 810 811 812 813 814 819 JERROLD 830 831 OAK 841 842 843 PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 834 835 PHILIPS 830 831 PIONEER 828 829 RCA 805 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 844 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 ZENITH 826 827 10845 Additional Information Glossary Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies Virtual Multi Dimensions Screen Depth Matching and Cinema Studio Reverberation Virtual Multi Dimensions the virt
89. kers The speaker cords may not be connected securely The speaker cords may have the short circuit problem When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in the front panel display The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match Playback Selecting a component Input buttons e l 60 10 AMP MENU RETURN 8 menu CATEGORY E TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING lt lt BR o DISC SKIP TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MASTER VOL TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 MUTING TVINPUT WIDE 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back VIDEO 1 VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Camcorder video game VIDEO 2 etc connected to the VIDEO2 PORTABLE AV IN jack BD Blu ray disc player etc BD connected to the BD jack DVD DVD player etc DVD connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner set top box SAT etc connected to SAT jack TV TV etc connected to TV TV jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD player SA CD CD CD player etc connected CD R to the SA CD CD CD R jack TUNER Built in radi
90. l audio set FM MODE in TUNER menu to MONO page 55 To return to stereo mode set FM MODE in TUNER menu to STEREO page 55 68 5 Tuning into a station directly Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press D TUNING Press SHIFT 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 909 29 5 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 193 3 5 0 D Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver Tip If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 5 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area Changing the AM tuning scale Models of area code U CA only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver TUNING MODE 1 Press 1 6 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TUNING MODE press 1 0 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale
91. l for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases When you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync 81 US seJnjeeJ 2u S Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync To use the BRAVIA Sync turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on 1 Make sure that the receiver TV and playback components are connected using an HDMI cable not supplied The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback components 3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the TV on The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected compon
92. layback channel indicators Xr SBL SB The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound based on the speaker settings Front Left Front Right Center monaural Surround Left Surround Right Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Speaker pattern 3 0 1 Recording format 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO 1 SL SR Rear panel Soo E 00 0 br CENTER _ SURROUND _ 2 Tr SZ OO ON Kop COO OOF looo dis JO 8 6 7 6 5 1 S AIR EZW T100 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section With slot cover N CAUTION OPTICALIN Connects toa DVD Please do not 8 jacks player etc The 4 gt H w remove the slot COAXIAL jack cover until you want provides a better to install the wireless jack sound quality page transmitter 21 27 28 29 Connects to a Y HDMI IN Connects to a DVD wireless transmitter OUT
93. layback on the playback component Note Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source 10045 Using a bi amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection To connect speakers Frontspeaker Front speaker R L SURROUND E n Connect the jacks on the Lo or Hi side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals and connect the jacks on the Hi or Lo side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals Make sure that metal fittings of Hi Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver To set up speakers To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Notes Set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP before you AMP perform auto calibration MENS e If you set SB ASSIGN to the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers become invalid and those of the front speakers are used e If you set SP PATTERN to a setting with surround back speakers you cannot set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP MENU HOME Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select SPEAKER Pres
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95. m or switch from one to the other depending on the type of material you intend to watch 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display Audio input modes E AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected audio input is set to ANALOG automatically and you cannot select other modes When SIRIUS HDMI 1 4 or DMPORT input is selected appears on the display and you cannot select other modes Select an input mode other than the SIRIUS HDMI 1 4 and DMPORT input then set the audio input mode 93 US suonejedo Enjoying the sound images from other inputs You can reassign audio and or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used For example connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL BD IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the digital optical audio signals from the DVD player Connect the component video jack
96. mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal suoneJ4edo amp if E NAME IN Naming preset stations Lets you set the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 71 E PARENTAL Parental lock Lets you restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code For details see Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock page 77 E CODE EDIT Lock code edit Lets you change the lock code For details see To change the lock code page 78 continued 55 US E SR ANT AIM SIRIUS antenna aiming mode This parameter helps you to aim the SIRIUS antenna for optimal signal reception For details see Checking receiving conditions SIRIUS Antenna Aiming page 73 SIRIUS ID SIRIUS radio ID Lets you check the SIRIUS Radio ID For details see Checking the Sirius Radio ID page 73 56 5 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 AUDIO menu parameters E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps Notes This paramet
97. n unit and the wireless transceiver not supplied into the S AIR sub unit Notes Before inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter transceiver 86 5 insert the wireless transmitter into the S AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws and detach the slot cover Slot cover Notes Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark Do not remove other screws The slot cover is no longer necessary However keep it after detaching 2 Insert the wireless transmitter Wireless transmitter Notes Insert the wireless transmitter with the S AIR logo facing up e Insert the wireless transmitter so that the WV marks are aligned Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW T100 slot 3 Use the screws that you removed from Step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter To insert the wireless transceiver into the S AIR sub unit For details on installing the wireless transceiver into surround amplifier and S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver Establishing sound transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit ID setting When you match the ID
98. nd back speakers connection Re set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers See 8 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 33 E FL DIST Front left speaker distance E FR DIST Front right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker With only one surround back speaker With two surround back speakers The angle O should be the same lil CNT DIST Center speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Bi SL DIST Surround left speaker distance E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers E SB DIST Surround back speaker distance E SBL DIST Surround back left speaker distance E SBR DIST Surround back right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers E SW DIST Subwoofer distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer Note Depends on the speaker pattern setting Some parameters may not be available Tip The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 5 feet closer than the
99. ne If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 1125 About S AIR function As the S AIR function transmits sound by radio waves sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfunction As the S AIR function transmits sound by radio waves equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven may interfere with sound transmission As the S AIR function uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wireless systems such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth interference or poor transmission may result In this case take the following steps Do not install the system near other wireless systems Do not use the system and the other wireless systems at the same time The transmission distance differs depending on the usage environment Find a location where transmission between the S AIR main unit and sub unit is most effective and install the S AIR main unit and sub unit there Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that all speaker cords are connec
100. ning to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player 435 Watching a DVD Blu ray Disc vo metn moro ay UE OD Oe Tec __ BN arn C3 3 C3 C3 C39 C39 C3 Notes Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player Blu ray disc player Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player Blu ray disc player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player Blu ray disc player is set up properly Tips Select the audio format of the disc to be played back if necessary Youcan select the sound field to suit the movie or music See page 60 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 44 N ER Turn on the TV and DVD player Blu ray disc player Turn on the receiver Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to watch a Blu ray disc You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DVD or BD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD Blu ray disc is displayed Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching the DVD Blu ray disc eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DV
101. not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components VCR DVD recorder Notes Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Programming the remote page 104 You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 42 Video signals Audio signals gt ABLE NPUT ONLY DMPORT E vo 1 COAXIAL CENTER _ SURROUND 6CGOCOG HO0009 T Camcorder video game Video cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Audio video cord not supplied 304 SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8160 On the front panel VIDEO 2 IN AUTO CAL MIC__ VIDEO L AUDIO R COED ID 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting antennas aerials be sure
102. nsmits video and audio signals in digital format Notes Be sure to change the factory setting of the HDMI 1 4 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components For details see Programming the remote page 104 Satellite tuner Set top box Youcan also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 42 To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver DVD player Blu ray disc player Audio video Audio video Audio video OUTPUT signals signals signals ASSIGNABLE ONLY pal DMPORT DOS 7A MAX DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE ovo N 1 CORAL SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B SURROUND 4 CENTER Audio signals OOO SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 Audio video si
103. nt then press RF AUTO Normally select this The system changes RF CHANGE to RF ON or RF OFF automatically e RF ON The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting RFOFF The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Notes When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S AIR main unit you cannot set RF CHANGE n most cases you will not need to change this setting RF CHANGE is set to RF OFF transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels S AIR ID A equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 1 S AIR ID B equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 6 S AIR ID C equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 11 The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s 9205 Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting S AIR STBY to STBY ON Input buttons 2CH A DIRECT 0 MOVIE MUSIC ES i E INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE a pe rj MENU A
104. o DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDMI version 1 3 may not support Deep Color Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Notes The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks are DVD player If you want to connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks set ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 57 DVD player When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player Tip AII the digital audio jacks are compatible
105. o Calibration function does not work in the following cases SPEAKERS is set to off Headphones are connected f you activate the muting function during Auto Calibration the muting function will automatically be set to off 34 1 connectthe supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears On setting up the active subwoofer When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid point f you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to the maximum If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set this function to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency MIN Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position Performing Auto Calibration THEATER pm setup AVI C VW switch FT BM ES AMP Input buttons 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE AUTO AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP CAL tj DISPLAY T AMP AK cO MENU Vl el RETURN EXIT CATEGORY
106. o tuner FM TUNER AM TUNER TUNER SiriusConnect Home tuner SIRIUS connected to the SIRIUS jack DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack HDMI 1 2 3 4 HDMI components HDMII connected to HDMI IN HDMI2 1 4 jack HDMI3 HDMIA SA CD CD CD R scrolls across the display then SA CD CD appears Turn on the component and start playback Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver a 5 lt D x To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING again ncrease the volume Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU Press 4 repeatedly to select SYSTEM Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select NAME IN eO A OON Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character 42 7 Press
107. ode the first channel of the next or previous category is selected CATEGORY SKIP DISPLAY Press DISPLAY on the receiver repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel the display changes cyclically as follows Channel name Channel number Category name Artist name Feature Song Program title Composer name Signal strength Sound field type 15 US suone4edo JOUNL Presettin g SIRIUS Presetting channels using the _ preset numbers Satellite Radio channels 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to You can select the channels you want directly select SIRIUS by presetting them using the preset numbers You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on You can preset up to 30 SIRIUS Satellite the receiver Radio channels 2 Select a channel you want to acme preset using Category Tuning page 74 or Direct Tuning page 75 Press SHIFT SHIFT Numeric buttons 4 Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on ENT MEM the receiver TUNER D Press the numeric buttons to ABRE AD select a preset number you auroca WEST want to use as the preset SS nm channel O You can also select the number by pressing PRESET or PRESET You can also press TUNING or TUNING on the receiver Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available and channel 184 is preset for all the preset eRETURV eHOME EXIT TOOLS OPT
108. of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player Assign audio and or video signals to the DVD input jack using A ASSIGN and or ASSIGN in the AUDIO and or VIDEO menu respectively Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select AUDIO or VIDEO Press or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select A ASSIGN or V ASSIGN Press or to enter the parameter eO A C RN Press repeatedly to select the input name you want to assign for example DVD Press or to enter your selection 8 Press 4 repeatedly to select the input jack you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 6 94 To return to the previous display Press Input name VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT SA CD CD Assignable video COMPONENTI inipit jacks COMPONENT2 O COMPONENT3 HDMII HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 COMPOSITE O O NONE O Assignable audio SAT OPT OF ner BD OPT O DVD COAX O ANALOG O O O nitial setting Notes You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver and you cannot as
109. off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Recording using the receiver You can record from a video audio component using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component Recording onto a CD R You can record onto a CD R using the receiver See the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example tune to the radio station you want to record page 67 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank CD R into the CD recorder and adjust the recording level 4 Start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the SA CD CD CD R OUT jacks ggus suonejedo Recording onto a recording media 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording component VIDEO 1 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording component then start p
110. omponents How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver Before you begin see Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After connecting all your components proceed to 5 Connecting the antennas aerials page 31 Component to be connected Component Page TV 21 With HDMI jack 25 DVD player 27 Blu ray disc player 28 Satellite tuner Set top box 29 VCR DVD recorder 30 Camcorder video game etc 30 If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 94 24 Video input output jack to be connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustration that follows Select the connection according to the jacks on your components VIDEO Analog COMPONENT VIDEO Digital High quality image Notes Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which tra
111. one between the listening position and the front speaker A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 5 feet closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance B to 15 feet or more when the distance A is 20 feet Also the distance between the surround speakers surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 15 feet closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 15 feet closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance C to 5 feet or more when the distance A is 20 feet This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that placing the speakers closer than the required 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 Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try continued 53 US suone4edo Hj E DIST UNIT Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances FEET The distance is displayed in feet METER The distance is
112. onnect a satellite tuner or set top box set V ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 57 a It is not necessary to connect all the cords When connecting optical digital cords insert the o Connect audio and video cords according to plugs straight in until they click into place z the jacks of your components Do not bend or tie optical digital cords o Tip AII the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Satellite tuner Set top box Video signals Audio signals OUTPUT DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE S gt DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE ds CENTER _ SURROUND CE Oy 2 oe 9 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE use 84160 SA CD CD CD R Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied 2955 Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR DVD recorder etc It is
113. page 62 E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for the Cinema Studio EX A B C sound fields Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select EQ in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 EQ menu parameters E BASS Front speakers bass level E TREBLE Front speakers treble level You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver page 7 Note This function does not work in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode name preset stations and check SIRIUS Satellite Radio status Select TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo MONO This receiver will decode the signal as
114. portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press MUSIC repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 64 98 5 Changing the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Allinputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input gt Sound field currently applied Volume level Stream info FM and AM band Preset station name Frequency Sound field currently applied SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel name Channel number Category name Artist name Feature Song program title Composer name Signal strength Sound field type ndex name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 42 71 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on SLEEP lights up in the display Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
115. riority DEC PRIO Digital audio input assignment For details see Enjoying the sound A ASSIGN images from other inputs page 94 VIDEO Video input assignment For details see Enjoying the sound VIDEO V ASSIGN images from other inputs page 94 page 57 48 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL OFF HDMI CTRL HDMI page 58 Setting HDMI audio input AMP AUDIO OUT Subwoofer level for HDMI SW AUTO SW0dB SW 10dB SW AUTO SW LEVEL SYSTEM Naming inputs For details see Naming inputs SYSTEM NAME IN page 42 page 59 Brightness of the display 70 DOWN 40 DOWN 0 DOWN DIMMER 0 DOWN S AIR S AIR ID ID A ID B ID C ID A S AIR S AIR ID page 59 Pairing START CONDITION START PAIRING S AIR mode PARTY SEPARATE PARTY S AIR MODE RF Change RF AUTO RF ON RF OFF RF AUTO RF CHANGE S AIR Standby STBY ON STBY OFF STBY OFF S AIR STBY details see the page in the parentheses mmm represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR SW 2 Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available 9 You can only select this parameter if SP PATTERN is not set to a setting with surround back speakers page 51 9 You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to LARGE d Depends on the speaker pat
116. rnal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels For details see page 55 SB ASSIGN Surround back speaker assign SPK B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals select SPK B BI AMP If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection select BI AMP OFF If you connect surround back speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals select OFF Note Set SB ASSIGN to OFF then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi amplifier connection or speakers front B connection to a surrou
117. rom the subwoofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL continued 51 suoneJ4edo amp if E CNT SP Center speaker 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 frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or subwoofer SUR SP Surround speakers The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting 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 subwoofer or other speaker that is set to LARGE 525 Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the inte
118. round effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE 65 Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO eese 66 Listening to the sound without any adjustment ANALOG DIRECT 66 Resetting sound fields to the initial SOU BS tr ettet REOR 67 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 67 Presetting FM AM radio stations 69 Listening to Satellite Radio 71 Connecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 72 Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio esses 73 Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio sess 74 Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio chautels eee 76 Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock SIRIUS only TI BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA 81 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 82 Watching a DVD Blu ray disc One Touch 83 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control 84 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power 84 continued 5 US S AIR Operations About S AIR products esses 85 Setting up an S AIR product 86 Enjoying the system s sound in another
119. rround back speakers Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 64 Adjust the speaker level page 40 Check SP PATTERN setting page 51 There is no sound from the subwoofer Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer Depending on the selected sound field no sound output from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to LARGE and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer Check SP PATTERN setting page 51 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 114 Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting the settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component using the input buttons page 41 There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off
120. s or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select SP PATTERN Press to enter the parameter eO act C Press 4 select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers 7 Press G or 8 Press 4 repeatedly to select SB ASSIGN 9 Press 3 to enter the parameter 1 0 Press 4 repeatedly to select BI AMP The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT B terminals 1014 19410 Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote You can control Sony or non Sony components you are using with the remote supplied with the receiver The remote is initially set to control Sony components When you change the settings of the remote according to the components you are using you can control non Sony and other Sony components that the remote is initially unable control page 104 Operating the components connected to the receiver 1 Press the input button that matches the connected component that you want to operate 2 Press the appropriated buttons to use the function listed in the table below Note You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using 1024 Table of buttons used to control each component Main remote commander Component TV VCR DVD Blu ray HDD PSX VideoCD Digital
121. s is set to AUTO and the source 6 DTS ES Light up when DTS or DTS ES signal is a digital signal being indicators signals are input input through the OPTICAL jack page 93 DTS Lights up when the receiver is ANALOG Lights up when INPUT MODE decoding DTS signals is set to ANALOG or no DTS ES Lights up when the receiver is digital signals are detected decoding DTS ES signals when INPUT MODE is set to DTS 96 24 Lights up when the receiver is AUTO page 93 decoding DTS 96 kHz 24 bit signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 93 7 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 51 continued 9 US Name Function Name Function 8 Tuning indicators CAT MEM MONO ST SIRIUS Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations or satellite radio stations The category mode is set to ONE CAT during the satellite radio operation page 75 Lights up when a memory function such as Preset Memory page 69 etc is activated Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and SIRIUS is selected 16 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoder is activated page 63 t7 DTS HD indicators DTS HD MSTR DTS HD HI RES Lights up one of the respective indicators when
122. sign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically page 93 You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input 95 US suonejedo Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area 96 5 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver
123. ss 1 while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes 2 Press TV The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button indicator light up 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists for TV For details see page 106 4 Press ENT MEM Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step The RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following If the indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmes do the following to reset the remote to factory settings While holding down MASTER VOL press hold I D and then press AV I O The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the
124. standby or off page 32 43 44 67 VOLUME level of all speakers at the 69 same time page 40 41 43 2 TONE 4 Adjust the bass and treble SH TONE MODE forthe front channels Press 8 MUTING Press in off the sound TONE MODE repeatedly temporarily to select BASS or Press MUTING again to TREBLE then turn TONE restore the sound page 42 is toadjustthe level page 9 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to a portable jacks audio video component 3 INPUT Turn to select the input such as a camcorder or SELECTOR source to play back page video game page 30 41 a Se 66 68 70 10 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied uae jack optimizer microphone for 4 Display The current status of the the Auto Calibration selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 9 5 Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander 6 DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display page 59 function page 34 11 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display page 98 continued 7 5 Name Function 12 2CH A DIRECT Press to select a sound field A F D page 60 MOVIE MUSIC 13 TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner FM AM and satellite TUNING radio SIRIUS page 67 MEMORY 73 ENTER 14 INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog
125. t upper case Numbers Symbols enter a blank space press without selecting a character 9 Press The name you entered is registered Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio you ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner sold separately to your Sirius Ready receiver SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US except Alaska and Hawaii and Canada Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial free music from categories ranging from Pop Rock Country R amp B Dance Jazz Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams Additional programming includes expert sports talk uncensored entertainment comedy family programming local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources suone4edo JOUNL Once you ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner There are a variety of programming packages available including the option of adding The Best of XM programming to the SIRIUS service The Best of XM service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below Family friendly packages are also available to
126. t jacks of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 225 _ 4a Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD CD player or CD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player CD player or CD recorder Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord After connecting your audio component proceed to 4b Connecting the video components page 24 Super Audio CD player CD player CD recorder INPUT OUTPUT a ma NS N2 N our J gt a ASSIGNABLE NPUT ONLY JIE DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE GER ome SIT EC Ga E TAOS U Q CENTERS SURROUND BACKI O FRONT B i SPEAKERS ins ICE USE Audio cord not supplied 23 US payeys Dunes 4b Connecting the video c
127. t to change without notice Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards 12045 Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 66 5 1 channel 17 7 1 channel 17 A AUTO CALIBRATION 33 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A FD 61 B BI AMP 52 Bi amplifier connection 100 Blu ray disc player connecting 28 playback 44 C Camcorder connecting 30 CD player connecting 23 playback 43 CD recorder connecting 23 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 97 input 41 Dolby Digital 109 Dolby Digital EX 60 DTS 110 DVD player connecting 27 playback 44 DVD recorder connecting 30 E Error messages 118 H HDMI connecting 25 Initial setup 32 INPUT MODE 93 M Menu AUDIO 56 AUTO CAL 38 EQ 55 HDMI 58 LEVEL 50 S AIR 59 SPEAKER 51 SURROUND 54 SYSTEM 59 TUNER 55 VIDEO 57 Muting 42 N Naming 39 42 71 NIGHT MODE 65 One Touch Play 83 PAIRING 88 Parental Lock 77 Phase Audio 50 Phase Noise 50 R Recording onto a CD R 99 onto a recording media 100 Remote commander 12 S S AIR 85 Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 29 Selecting component 41 sound field 64 speaker system 33 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 71 Sleep Timer 99 Sound fields resetting 67 selecting 64 Speakers connecting 18 installing 17 Super Audio CD player connecting 23 playback 43 System Audio Control 84 System Power Off 84 T Test Tone 50 Tuner connecting 31 Tuning automatically 68 direct
128. t to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers 3 US 88 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DH800 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual 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 CA only The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only 45 On Copyright This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 8
129. tandby mode they will be turned on automatically Watching a DVD Blu ray disc by simple operation You can also select a connected component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player using the TV menu In this case the receiver and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input Note Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output 83 US seJnjeeJ 2u S Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV When System Audio Control function is turned on the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers You can adjust the receiver s volume when you adjust the TV volume Notes If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting ref
130. tations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows 1 2 4 3 0 4 4 5 4 4 274 30 4 29 28 You also press SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENT MEM to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select PRESET 3 Press TUNING or TUNING to select the preset station you want Naming preset stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Tune the preset station you want to create an index name for page 70 Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select TUNER Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select NAME IN O Gi dA Ww Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character 8 Press 4 to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabe
131. ted correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN e Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to off page 33 Check that headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons page 41 When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated page 65 The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component 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 outputtin
132. ted component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component Repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync if you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord or when there is a power failure page 82 11645 S AIR function S AIR connection is not established sound transmission is not established e g the indicator of the S AIR sub unit turns off flashes or turns red If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 26 1 4 feet 8 m away from this S AIR main unit Confirm the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit page 87 Another S AIR sub unit is paired to the S AIR main unit Pair the desired S AIR sub unit with the S AIR main unit page 88 The S AIR main unit is paired to another S AIR sub unit Cancel pairing Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices Avoid using any other wireless devices The S AIR sub unit is turned off Make sure the AC power cord mains lead is connected and turn on the S AIR sub unit No sound is heard from the S AIR product f you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 26 1 4 feet 8 m away from this S AIR main unit Confirm the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit page 87 Confirm the pairing setting page 88 Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other Avoid use of equ
133. tern setting some settings may not be available This parameter is only available if the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to the SIRIUS jack on the receiver This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals is detected P This parameter is only available if the S AIR transmitter not supplied is inserted to the EZW T 100 slo the receiver on 495 suone4edo amp H Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields Select LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 45 and Overview of the menus page 46 LEVEL menu parameters TEST TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position OFF The test tone is turned off FIX EEE The test tone is output from the speaker you have selected AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence represent a speaker channel E P NOISE Phase noise OFF The phase noise is turned off FL SR SL FL SB SL SBL SL SBR SBL SR SB SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern 50 5 AUDIO P
134. the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components You can program the remote to control non Sony components following the steps in Programming the remote on page 104 press CLEAR gt 10 to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button of the DVD player Blu ray disc player PSX satellite tuner DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Press SHIFT 29 and then press CLEAR gt 10 to select track numbers over 10 of the CD player VCD player LD player MD deck tape deck TV VCR or satellite tuner continued 135 Name Function Name Function 6 A F D Press to select a sound field 13 HK gt h Press to skip tracks of the page 61 63 VCR CD player VCD MOVIE player LD player DVD MUSIC player MD deck DAT deck 7 NIGHT MODE Press to activate the Night tape deck Blu ray disc player Mode function page 65 PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO 8 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the Press to replay ie previous duration which the receiver scene or fast forward the turns off automatically current scene of the DVD player Blu ray disc player 9 AMP MENU Press to display the menu to DVD VHS COMBO or operate the receiver DVD HDD COMBO 10 After pressing
135. the input selected on the S AIR main unit However if DVD and HDMI 1 4 is selected on S AIR main unit S AIR receiver remains as the last selected input SEPARATE You can select the input you want for the S AIR receiver while the input of the S AIR main unit remain unchanged Note When TUNER FM AM band is selected on the S AIR main unit you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S AIR receiver However you can select input other than TUNER on the S AIR receiver 8 Adjust the volume on the SSE ee S AIR receiver Changing the channel Note for better sound The sound of the S AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S AIR main unit tra n sm ISS 0 If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2 4 GHz band such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth the transmission of S AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable In this case the transmission may be improved by changing the following RF CHANGE setting ADRECT AED MOVIE MUSIC Ee INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE ES ig t eDISPLAY 00 MENU AMP E MENU tyle REIURM TOOLS MENU EXIT OPTIONS HOME Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select S AIR Press or to enter the menu suoneJedo YIV S Press repeatedly to select RF CHANGE c A Gc ND Press or to enter the parameter continued 91 Us 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you wa
136. the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver Video Tuner There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input using the input buttons Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your audio components away from the TV Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the VIDEO jack Input 480i component video signals Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component using the input buttons page 41 The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial Receiver faa E COAXIAL O L Oo Ground earth wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas aerials are
137. the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV I while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button slowly flashes 2 Press the input button for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button indicator light up Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control except TV See the tables on page 105 108 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 104 Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed e Instep 2 if you want to change to other input press SHIFT and then press the new input buttons you want n step 2 if you press TUNER you can only program the button to control a tuner page 105 For the numeric codes only the last three numbers entered are valid To program the remote to control a TV 1 Pre
138. tion If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet continued 1115 uoneuioju jeuonippy d On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result 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 benzi
139. ual speaker technology creates a virtual multi surround environment with actual speakers up to 7 1 channels and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home Screen Depth Matching reproduces treble attenuation fullness and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen This is then added to the front and center channels Cinema Studio Reverberation reproduces the sound characteristics of state of the art dubbing theaters and recording studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studios There are three modes A B C available according to the studio type E Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals luminance Y chrominance Pb and chrominance Pr High quality pictures such as DVD video or HDTV pictures are transmitted more faithfully The three jacks are color coded green blue and red E Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together E Deep Color Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits 16 777 216 colors with the current HDMI jack However the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 b
140. udio from the Blu ray disc player set the digital audio output setting on the Blu ray disc player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray disc player Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Blu ray disc player Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PB OB PR CR Audio signals FRONTB m CENTER SURF ar CIO iS O6 ME EJ SJ SOOO Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Coaxial digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied When you connect a component equipped with a COAXIAL jack set A ASSIGN in the AUDIO menu page 57 28 5 SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE use 16 Notes Connecting a satellite tuner The initial setting of COMPONENT VIDEO set top box IN 3 jacks are satellite tuner or set top box If you want to connect your satellite tuner or set top box D The following illustration shows how to to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2 jacks c
141. ure that metalic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals 195 payeys Dunes Selecting a speaker pattern After you have install and connect your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu page 47 Select the speaker pattern according to your speaker setting For details of each parameter see the table as follows Speaker connected Front Center Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer left right left right back left back right Speaker pattern 3 4 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 0 1 3 0 2 0 1 2 0 20 3 Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack toa TV It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord TV Video signals Audio signals Audio Video signals INPUT Gd COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL Pm CR OPTICAL 5 oy a000000 JOO J O00
142. uttons 5 Press TV 3 and then press the numeric buttons to select 2 vd Press to turn the receiver on or the TV channels on standby set it to standby mode To turn off all components I Press SHIFT 29 and then press 1 0 and AV VC 1 at press to select the channel the same time SYSTEM entry mode either one or two STANDBY digit of the VCR or satellite tuner Saving the power in To select the channel entry standby mode mode of the TV press TV 3 When CTRL HDMI is set to and then press i CTRL OFF page 49 and ENT MEM Press SHIFT 29 and then S AIR STBY is set to press ENT MEM to enter the STBY OFF page 49 value after selecting a channel 3 TV Press to light up the button It disc or track using the numeric changes the remote key buttons of the VCR CD function to activate the buttons player VCD player LD with yellow printing It also player MD deck DAT deck activate the t0 Vl e tape deck satellite tuner Blu 10 TOOLS OPTIONS ray disc player or PSX MENU HOME 127 To enter the value of Sony TV RETURN EXIT amp 20 and press TV 3 and then press DISPLAY 21 buttons to ENT MEM perform menu operations for Press SHIFT 25 and then Sony TVs only press ENT MEM to store a station during tuner operation 4 AMP Press to light up the button to CLEAR gt 10 Press SHIFT 25 and then activate the receiver operation page 36 5 Input buttons Press one of
143. vious t5 F1 F2 Press F1 T F2 to select a menu of Sony TV press TV component 3 and then press DVD HDD COMBO RETURN EXIT F1 HDD mode F2 DVD mode 21 DISPLAY Press to select information DVD VHS COMBO displayed on the display F1 DVD mode window or TV screen of the VCR VCD player LD player pe DVD player CD player MD 16 BD DVD TOP Press to display the menu or deck Blu ray disc player MENU on screen guide of the DVD PSX satellite tuner DVD or Blu ray disc on the TV screen Then use 4 and to perform menu operations BD DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu ray disc on the TV screen Then use 4 4 4 and to perform menu operations TV INPUT Press TV 3 and then press TV INPUT to select the input signal TV inputor video input WIDE Press TV 3b and then press WIDE to select the wide picture mode TV VOL Press TV 3 and then press TV VOL to adjust the TV volume level MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time VHS COMBO orDVD HDD COMBO To select information of Sony TV press TV 3h and then press DISPLAY 2 INPUT MODE Press AMP 4 then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks page 93 23 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function
144. when the sound is not output correctly Notes on HDMI connections An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack It is not output from any other audio jacks Video signals input to the HDMIIN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks 26 5 When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set AUDIO OUT to TV AMP in the HDMI menu page 58 If you cannot play back multi channel software set to AMP However the sound will not output from the TV speaker DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specification of the connected component You can enjoy High Bitrate Audi
145. will be received For details on the parameter see SIRIUS Signal strength below continued 73 US SIRIUS Signal strength Signal Signal type strength Satellite Terrestrial EXC excellent 5 3 T 3 GOOD 5 2 2 WEAK S l T 1 NONE 5 0 T 0 When you have finished Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Receiving SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING to select a channel You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select AUTO and then press TUNING or TUNING to select a channel 14 Selecting achannel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio THEATER RM SETUP AV 1 00 xg OO SHIFT SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT 1 2 0501 VIDEO 2 ES ES 6 ow ul buttons TUNER 7 28 9 M ji sagor Tuler DMPORT rm 20 10 ENTIMEM HDMI2 CLEAR gt 10 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE eS e DISPLAY AU CATEGORY TUNING NNG CAT TUNNG lt lt gt gt CATEGORY DISC SKIP DTUNNG MODE MASTEAVOL PRESET D TUNING Selecting channels from a category CATEGORY TUNING You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode 1

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