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1. BASS GAIN XXX X dB BASS FREQ XXX X Hz TREBLE GAIN XXX X dB TREBLE FREQ XXX X Hz Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON E C WIDTH Center width control Initial setting 3 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 38 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding to the L R speakers E DIMENSION Dimension control Initial setting midpoint 0 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 38 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels E PANORAMA MODE Panorama mode Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding PLII MUSIC You can set this parameter only when PLII MUSIC is selected using the NORMAL SURR OOPLII NEO 6 button page 38 or 2CH MODE is set to PLII MUSIC page 47 and NORMAL SURROUND is selected ON Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the sound field of front speakers to the left and right of the listening position panorama mode e OFF Panorama mode
2. 25 26 28 41 SB DEC indicator 9 42 57 SET UP 85 19 INPUT MODE 12j 42 SLEEP 30 58 IR emitter 3 Models of area code TW KR IR receptor 2 only Jog dial 34 19 43 47 57 SPEAKERS switch 28 58 LEVEL 3 44 Bon BACK DECODING 16 SURROUND BJ 43 TUNING 29 26 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 44 14 49B m 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 pal a c e L 2 e A e e AN v Y v 3 P o s 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 7 ne aSA4 13 1211 o 2 Q o i Open the front door 29 80 131 132 33 34 35 _ 6 p9 Je ee n K a 44 43 42 141 140 39 38 36 5GB Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 15 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD LD player With digital audio output 8
3. E FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz Front speaker treble frequency Initial setting 2 5 kHz You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps E CENTER BASS XXX Hz Center speaker bass frequency Initial setting 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps E CENTER MID XXX Hz Center speaker midrange frequency Initial setting 1 0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps E CENTER MID Center speaker midrange bandwidth WIDE Provides a wide band centered on the selected frequency for general adjustments e MID Provides a normal band e NARR Provides a narrow band centered on the selected frequency for specific adjustments E CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz Center speaker treble frequency Initial setting 2 5 kHz You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps 5698 E SURROUND BASS XXX Hz Surround speaker bass frequency Initial setting 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps E SURROUND TRE XXX Hz Surround speaker treble frequency Initial setting 2 5 kHz You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps E SUR BACK BASS XXX Hz Surround back speaker bass frequency Initial setting 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps E SUR BACK TRE XXX Hz Surround back speaker treble frequency Initial setting 2 5 kHz You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a nam
4. You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps For advanced SURROUND menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU EXPAND see page 47 For details on how to set the items see page 52 continued s6ui s pue syu wzsnfpy pesueapy F 4338 Customizing sound fields continued Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press LEVEL The LEVEL button lights up and lt lt lt LEVEL gt gt gt appears in the display 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters Depending on the setting of T TONE in the CUSTOMIZE menu only one of TEST TONE PHASE NOISE or PHASE AUDIO appears page 48 E TEST TONE Test tone Initial setting OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker When set to AUTO the test tone is output from each speaker automatically When set to FIX you can select which speaker will output the test tone E PHASE NOISE Phase noise
5. 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL 230 V AC 50 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz KR 220 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL KR 390 W TW 400 W max 1 000 W Power consumption during standby mode 1W AC outlets Area code AC outlets CEL 1 switched 100 W TW 2 switched 100 W Dimensions 430 x 174 x 465 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 21kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM LP211 1 R6 size AA batteries 3 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index Adjusting brightness of the display 31 CUSTOMIZE parameters 47 57 EQ parameters 45 55 LEVEL parameters 44 54 speaker volumes 24 SET UP parameters 19 49 SURROUND parameters 43 52 Automatic tuning 26 Changing display 31 effect level 43 Clearing receiver s memory 19 Crossover frequency 51 52 CUSTOMIZE menu 47 57 Digital Cinema Sound 35 Direct tuning 27 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Effect level 43 EQ menu 45 55 Indexing See Naming Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 44 54 LN Test tone 24 Tuning o automatically 26 directly 27 OSD 49 preset stations 28 Preset stations Naming 57 how to preset 28
6. Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again suoneiedo 12410 j Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections e Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able t
7. be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q if you connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms Note Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 166 Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied lt Black E gt gt Active sub woofer Front speaker R Front speaker L Center speaker INPUT SAA OS S Ae _y J LY J E SPEAKERS A FRONT B IMPEDANCE USE 4 160 VIDEO 2 VIDEO i Esi TRE SPEAKERS our ARO COC or n l COOO p mezs 6u 9 F lepa Y J AC OUTLET 32 COCO oo OOC R SURR BACK E PRE OUT P IMPEDANCE SELECTOR an C Surround back Surround back Surround speaker Surround speaker speaker R speaker L R L You can select the font speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch For details see Selecting the speaker system page 58 2 Tf you only plan to connect one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal 17 E Notes 4 Conne ct l ng the AC The AC OUTLET on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet which supplies power to the power C ord connected component only while the receiver is turned on Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
8. Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function You can enjoy high quality analog audio without the influence of digital circuits ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the AUTO OFF setting when digital circuits are turned on etc continued s6ui s pue s uew ysnipy pesueapy F 47 8 Advanced settings continued E V POWER Video power management e AUTO OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary video circuits automatically You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of video circuits ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of video circuits on Depending on the monitor noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the power of the video circuits is turned on In this case select ALWAYS ON E S FIELD LINK Sound field link ON Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a function whenever it is selected For example if you select STADIUM for CD SACD function change to a different function and return to CD SACD function STADIUM is automatically applied again OFF Sound field link is not activated E DECODE FORMAT Digital audio input decoding mode Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks AUTO Automatically sw
9. Red BD S video cord fe Jm 318 H Optical digital cor Coaxial digital cord i 1 Notes e Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red e When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords If you have a Sony components with CONTROL Alt jack See CONTROL A1II control system on page 60 7 28 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player LD player TV or satellite tuner For details on the required cords H E see page 7 1 Connect the audio jacks Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 CTRL D S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO ATII N a LD IN MONITOR OUT p2 VIDE 2 me a moioaT DVD LD player Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack o
10. SUB WOOFER XX X meter S W PHASE DISTANCE UNIT SURR POSL SURR HEIGHT SURR BACK HGT FRONT SP gt XXX Hz CENTER SP gt XXX Hz SURROUND SP gt XXX Hz SURR BACK SP gt XXX Hz LFE HIGH CUT gt XXX Hz Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON s6ulyj2es pue syu wzsnfpy pe sueapy F continued 4938 Advanced settings continued E S W PHASE Sub woofer phase polarity Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity e NORMAL Normally select NORMAL e REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers the position of the sub woofer and the cut off frequency of the sub woofer setting the phase polarity to REVERSE reverse may produce better bass Besides bass reproduction the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected While listening from the main listening position select the setting that best suits your environment E DISTANCE UNIT Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances meter The distance is displayed in meters e feet The distance is displayed in feet 5068 E SURR POSI Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 35 SIDE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds
11. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the SURROUND menu You can customize the surround effects of the selected sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press SURROUND The SURROUND button lights up and lt lt lt SURROUND gt gt gt appears in the display 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see SURROUND menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters SURROUND menu parameters E EFFECT LEVEL XXX Effect level Initial setting 100 Higher settings apply more surround effect You can adjust from 0 to 150 in 5 steps E BASS GAIN XXX X dB Bass gain level of the equalizer Initial setting 0 dB Unlike the equalizer in the EQ menu which lets you adjust the overall sound of each speaker this parameter lets you adjust the bass gain level of each sound field You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps E TREBLE GAIN XXX X dB Treble gain level of the equalizer Initial setting 0 dB Unlike the equalizer in the EQ menu which lets you adjust the overall sound of each speaker this parameter lets you adjust the treble gain level of each sound field
12. When D POWER in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to AUTO OFF page 47 Amplifier Tuner Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function The selected function appears in the display To select the Display VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 TV game DVD or LD player DVD LD Satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD DAT CD or Super Audio CD SACD CD player Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the component and start playback When you select a component which is also connected to the TV such as VCR or DVD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected If your TV is connected to the receiver s MONITOR jack the video from the selected function will be displayed on the TV 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume To mute the sound Press MUTING Notes on using headphones When headphones are connected you can select only the following sound fields page 37 HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI1 HEADPHONE MULTI2 HEADPHONE THEATER When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH DIRECT function page 26 the sound of all channels may not output depending on the speaker settings uonesedo seun jueyiduy 2568 Listening to multi channel sound MULTI CH DIRECT You can select the audio directly from the com
13. a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try For advanced speaker setups Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON This enables advanced setups including those of the position and height of the surround and surround back speakers For details on MENU EXPAND see page 47 For details on how to set the items see page 49 peyezs 6uie5 F 2368 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the operation Tips e The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz e Although these adjustments can also be made via the LEVEL button on the front panel we recommend you follow the procedure described below and make adjustments from your listening position using the remote 1 Press I on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 Press lt on the remote repeatedly until RECEIVER menu appears 3 Move the easy scroll key to select TEST TONE then press the key to enter the selection TEST TONE in the LEVEL menu appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequ
14. how to tune 28 RDS 29 Recording on an audio tape or MD 59 on a video tape 59 Scanning preset stations See Preset tuning radio stations See Automatic tuning Selecting component 25 front speaker system 58 sound field 35 37 SET UP menu 19 49 Sleep timer 58 Sound field customizing 43 pre programmed 35 37 resetting 45 selecting 35 37 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 24 connection 17 impedance 16 placement 16 Supplied accessories 68 SURROUND menu 43 52 uo euuoy u jeuorppY 7 69 GB Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
15. selection When you connect a CONTROL AIII compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes e You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier or receiver inputs according to the names on the function buttons Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver When recording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic function selection to operate E Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier or receiver to the source component 2 Set the source component to pause mode make sure both the B and IH indicators light together 3 Set the recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released from the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the sour
16. switch the audio input mode for AUTO MULTI CH 2 functions which have digital audio input jacks Gives priority to the analog audio signals input You can also select the COAXIAL or to the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or MULTI OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using CHANNEL IN 2 jacks when there is no digital the AUDIO SPLIT page 41 audio signals f MULTI CH 1 FIXED T Rotate FUNCTION to select the function MULTI CH 2 FIXED whose audio input mode you want to Specifies the analog audio signals input to the switch p E Pp MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or MULTI 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select CHANNEL IN 2 jacks the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears in the display Audio input modes e AUTO 2CH Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks when there is no digital audio signals e COAXIAL FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks e OPTICAL FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks e ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks 4238 Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display
17. the MONITOR jacks you can watch the video from the selected input function page 25 In addition you can display the SURROUND EQ SET UP CUSTOMIZE LEVEL parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN For details on the required cords H E see page 7 TV monitor voeo sveo v yoo o rm OMPO DEO MONITOR TV SA DIGITAL COEN E g E seve c m aa ka ae CD SACD Y y y y y bd Prea v i SANS moar orea our voso Ifo T voe zo oa aa D Ta moar pret C OIC i TVISAT AP AUDIO AUDI AIO OPTICAL IN IN N OUT IN H To the DIL pul vono VIDEO 3 ma E it H CD sACD ona INPUT jacks sao FRONT 5 ATER FRONT SUDO NE FRONT A E A AOOO OMO Cl CIE cout k ASSIGNABLE AG A Nz ANA 140 OUT J IN OUT IN IBA D D B B E B A Camcorder n E or TV game VCR 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied This jack is for future use Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Do not use the h SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver pepyeys buime5 i
18. the operating instructions supplied with the component s CONTROL A111 hookup If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord mini jack not supplied to connect the CONTROL A1N jack on the CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL A1II jack on the receiver See page 60 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player Super Audio CD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL A1II connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer do not operate the receiver while using the Sony MD Editor software This may cause a malfunction If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL A11 jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You ma
19. the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field AUTO DECODING A fe fr SL SR diogoi Eepe MULTI CHIN 12 D RANGE RDS iSllelikg COAX SLEEP_ MONO REO OPT i MPEG 13 02 11 10 9 8 PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II movie music decoder is in active However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO OO DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format MULTI CH IN 1 2 Lights up when MULTI CHIN 1 or 2 is selected D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 55 to adjust the dynamic range compression Tuner indicators Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 26 30 for tuner operations EQ Lights up when the equalizer is f
20. to section Q MIDDLE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O BEHIND Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O Tip SURR POSI Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHIND or MIDDLE if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure whi
21. you to enjoy high quality analog sources Also see D POWER on page 47 When using this function only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted T Rotate FUNCTION to select the function you want to listen to in analog audio 2 Press ANALOG DIRECT ANALOG DIRECT appears in the display and the analog audio is output Note This function is canceled when you switch the sound field pages 35 37 Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Sound field list NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE D CONCERT HALL A D CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE CONCERT ARENA STADIUM GAME About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director Enjoyin
22. 156 3 Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver alows you to use a 7 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two additional surround back speakers 7 1 channel See Selecting the surround back decoding mode on page 39 Example of 7 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker R Surround speaker R Front speaker L Active sub woofer Surround speaker L Surround back speaker R Surround back speaker L Tip Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Speaker impedance To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT CENTER SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 8Q Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance This information is often on the back of the speaker Alternatively you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all of the speaker terminals However
23. 9 With multi channel audio output 11 12 With analog audio output only 8 9 TV monitor With component video input 9 or 12 With S Video or composite video input only 14 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 8 9 With analog audio output only 8 9 CD Super Audio CD player With digital audio output 10 With multi channel audio output 11 With analog audio output only 13 MD DAT deck With digital audio output 10 With analog audio output only 13 Cassette deck analog disc turntable 13 Multi channel decoder 11 VCR video camera video game etc 14 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector etc Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver 3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc 4 Model with component video Y B Y R Y input jacks 6B Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords AN to BE not supplied pepyeys buime5 F Audio cord Monaural audio cord White L Black EDI ff gt Red R E Audio video cord Tip f Yellow video Audio cord can be torn into two monaural audio White L audio cords E Red R audio Component video cord Green Video cord Blue Yelow gt
24. AM radio 26 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL oo 27 Presetting radio stations eee 28 Using the Radio Data System RDS 29 Changing the display ce ee eee 31 About the indications in the display 32 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal AUTO DECODING 34 Using only the front speakers OCH STEREO Jiii aatos 34 Selecting a sound field ee 35 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo 6 2CH MODE eee 38 Selecting the surround back decoding mode SB DECODING 39 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input AUDIO SPLIT Jcs nsise 41 Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE isss nnne 42 Customizing sound fields 0 0 0 43 Adjusting the equalizer 45 Advanced settings Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions 57 Using the Sleep Timer ow 58 Selecting the speaker system 58 RRECOPGING 25 c nccs2yicsadsialeSesucedodendbsdessedens 59 CONTROL A11 control system 60 Additional Information Precaution Sensara tie 64 Troubleshooting sssissrsssrinsisiran 64 Specifications INGER e EE AOS Models of area code CEL only 3GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page l Use this page to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE 15 9 13 14 parts of t
25. CH For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver Ground wire not supplied To ground 66 98 Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 28 e Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work e Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV s
26. CREEN DEPTH Screen depth Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listering room like theaters OFF This function is not activated MID Normally select MID DEEP Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes from a very large screen with a greate amount of screen depth continued s6ui s pue syu wzsnfpy pesueapy F 53GB Advanced settings continued E VIR SPEAKERS Virtual speakers This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes page 35 ON The virtual speakers are created OFF The virtual speakers are not created E SURR ENHANCER Surround reflection enhancer This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes page 35 This parameter lets you add the effect of a broader sound when the surround channel sound is monaural ON The effect is automatically applied to sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital 2 1 3 1 or dts 2 1 3 1 etc and the surround channel is monaural OFF This function is not activated E BASS FREQ XXX X Hz Bass frequency of the equalizer Initial setting 250 Hz Unlike the equalizer in the EQ menu which lets you adjust the overall sound quality of each set of speakers this parameter lets you adjust the bass frequency of each sound field You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps E TREBLE FREQ XXX X Hz Treble frequency of the equa
27. I 6 channels through DTS Neo 6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic However MPEG 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo 6 they are output in 2 channels Press NORMAL SURR OOPLII NEO 6 repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected mode appears in the display The sound field automatically switches to NORMAL SURROUND page 37 2 channel decoding modes e PRO LOGIC Performs Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels e PLII MOVIE Performs Pro Logic I Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In Addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies e PLII MUSIC Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs e Neo Cinema Performs the DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in DTS Surround e Neo Music Performs the DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Tips e When PLII MUSIC is selected you can make further adjustments using CENTER WIDTH DIMENSION PANORAMA in the SURROUND menu page 53 e You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using 2CH MODE in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 47 Selecting the surround back decoding mode SB DECODING This function lets you select the decoding
28. Initial setting OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two adjacent speakers E PHASE AUDIO Phase audio Initial setting OFF Lets you output the source sound instead of the test tone sequentially from two adjacent speakers E FRONT Front speaker balance Initial setting midpoint 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust from 8 dB to 8 dB in 0 5 dB steps 4468 E CENTER XXX X dB Center speaker level E SURROUND L XXX X dB Surround speaker L level E SURROUND R XXX X dB Surround speaker R level E SURR BACK XXX X dB Surround back speaker level E SURR BACK L XXX X dB Surround back speaker L level E SURR BACK R XXX X dB Surround back speaker R level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 20 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps E S WOOFER XXX X dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 20 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps E MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB Multi channel 1 sub woofer level E MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB Multi channel 2 sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 sub woofer channel by 10 dB This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 jacks The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players Only when SURR BACK L R is
29. Make sure that the total power consumption of the component connected to the receiver s AC IN terminal on the receiver then connect the OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the AC power cord to a wall outlet rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet This may cause a malfunction You can connect up to one component to the AC OUTLET on the receiver AC power cord supplied AC OUTLET CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC IN terminal The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped 186 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults 1 Press 1 lt to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds ENTER to Clear All appears in the display for about 10 seconds 3 While ENTER to Clear All appears in the display press DOOR OPEN to open the door of the front panel then press ENTER After MEMORY CLEARING appears in the display for a while MEMORY CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the SET UP CUSTOMIZE SURROUND LEVEL and EQ menus e The sound fiel
30. R 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the preset number you want then press the key to enter the selection Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can use the following convenient RDS features Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by program type Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 27 automatic tuning page 26 or preset tuning page 28 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows The display is split into two levels as described below Top level One of the followings is displayed e PS P
31. S O N Y 4 241 667 14 2 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR VA333ES 2002 Sony Corporation 2GB To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus A Don t throw away the battery with m gt N T general house waste dispose of it lt 4 correctly as chemical waste 2 Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Except for European model ZA ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner __ _ Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model STR VA333ES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchas
32. TS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6 1 channel signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 oA DTS 5 1 M ag Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 DTS Discrete decoder When you select MATRIX Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 ui Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select OFF Surround back decoding is not performed 1 6 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs 2 Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films 3 Software encoded with a flag to deno
33. are equipped with multi channel decoder you can connect them to this receiver s MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder For details on the required cords Z see page 7 icojsaco JoPTicaL S2VIDEO VIDEO 2 N Moat JoPTicaL MD DAT oPTicaL N SIGNAL GN RS232C MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 DVD LD player CD Super Audio CD player Multichannel decoder etc Tips e This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG 2 e Make connections to either the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or 2 jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the component Note DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals continued pepeys buime5 F 11 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks continued 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video Notes e On this receiver the component video signals cannot be converted to S video or standard video signals or vice e The on s
34. ation and tune in the station the Program Service PS name appears instead of the name you entered The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service PS name suoneiedo 12410 i 57 GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu repeatedly while the power is on Each time you select SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Models of area code TW KR only You can also use the SLEEP button on the receiver Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off select or press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display 5898 Selecting the speaker system Set the SPEAKERS switch according to the front speakers you want to drive Set to To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A B The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals parallel connection The sound field is automatically set to 2CH STEREO OFF No speaker output Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front s
35. cannot change the sound field page 42 Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component continued uo euuoyu euonIPppY f Troubleshooting continued Recording cannot be done e Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with FUNCTION control When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 42 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD DAT or TAPE terminals When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED page 42 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT terminals Set D POWER to ALWAYS ON when ANALOG DIRECT is selected for the digital audio signal is not output in AUTO OFF setting To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator e Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver s DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack When making this connection be sure to set INPUT MODE manually page 42 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2
36. ce component recording stops Notes e Do not set more than one component to the pause mode e Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL AIII Control System like CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component suoneiedo 12410 i 6368 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not t
37. ch sounds best select BEHIND and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E SURR HEIGHT Surround speaker height E SURR BACK HGT Surround back speaker height Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers and the surround back speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes page 35 LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers or the surround back speakers corresponds to section HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers or the surround back speakers corresponds to section This setup item is not available when SURROUND SP surround speaker size is set to NO page 20 2 This setup item is not available when SURR BACK SP surround back speaker size is set to NO page 21 E FRONT SP gt XXX Hz Front speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when FRONT SP front speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps E CENTER SP gt XXX Hz Center speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when CENTER SP center speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps s6ulyj2s pue syu wzsnfpy pe sueapy F co
38. ck speakers You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position in 0 1 meter steps If both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E SUB WOOFER XX X meter Sub woofer distance Initial setting 5 0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters in 0 1 meter steps Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more that 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain
39. creen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks 120 even if you press ON SCREEN DVD LD player a VIDEO y COMPONENT TV monitor INPUT INPUT COMPONENT RY BY Y VIDEO am w KJ voip opca G N coisaco coava n R ASSIGNABLE CO E ELIN 2 RS232C MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 PHONO CDsacol MD DAT TTT a OO 1H D je E N Tae EA 00 E O oO oe VIDEO AUDIO D N VIDEO 1 S2 VIDEO oT IN Y y video or ON f Ig SS MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 CIC oO 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords H E see page 7 Note If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal Turntable MD DAT deck 0 0 060 9 6 616 6 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S2 VIDEO S2VIDEO S2VIDEO ATII N oT N OUT N y v y OAC vieo VIDEO or ow f or oN WOK our N our iN CD Super Audio CD player olo Tape deck continued p mezs 6u 9 Bi 1348 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks continued Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to
40. creen or monitor e Select the appropriate function on the receiver e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your TV away from the audio components Remote control The remote does not function e 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 If the receiver s COMMAND MODE and the remote s COMMAND MODE do not match transmission is not possible between the remote and the receiver page 49 Make sure you select the correct function on the remote When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page 19 Customized sound fields page 45 Models of area code CEL only Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code TW POWER OUTPUT 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W 2 Measured under the following conditions Models of area code CEL 230 V AC 50 Hz 3 Measured under the following conditions Models of area code KR 220 V AC 60 Hz 4 Depend
41. d memorized for each function and preset station e All preset stations e All index names for functions and preset stations 5 Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press SET UP The SET UP button lights up and lt lt lt SET UP gt gt gt appears in the display pepeys buimey F 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the speaker For details see Speaker setup parameters below Notes e Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable due to sound field pages 35 37 or other settings e Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings The dimmed settings may or may not be adjustable 4 Turn the jog dial to select the parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is underlined E FRONT SP Front speaker size e LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE e 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 redir
42. de e AUTO When a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies OFF Even when a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies Note This parameter is valid only in the AUTO DECODING mode page 34 In other sound fields this parameter is always set to OFF E 2CH MODE 2 channel decoding mode You can use the NORMAL SURR OOPLII NEO 6 button to set the 2 channel decoding mode page 38 You can set this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING is selected In the Cinema Studio EX mode this parameter is always set to PRO LOGIC and cannot be changed For details on each decoding mode see page 38 The selected decoding mode is applied only when the Dolby Digital Lt Rt signal is input PRO LOGIC PLI MOVIE e PLI MUSIC e Neo Cinema e Neo Music E SB DECODING Surround back decoding mode You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode page 39 For details on each decoding mode see page 39 e AUTO MATRIX OFF E MULTI CH 1 Multi channel 1 assignment E MULTI CH 2 Multi channel 2 assignment Initial setting NONE no assignment Lets you assign the audio signal input to MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or 2 jacks to any function except TUNER and PHONO You cannot assign both MULTI CH 1 and MULTI CH 2 to the same function E D POWER Digital power management e AUTO OFF
43. e and unique reverberative sound Selecting other sound fields Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display E NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall For software with 2 channel audio signals you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting page 38 E MONO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks E STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks E CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church E OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house E JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E DISCO CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque dance club E LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1 000 seat concert hall E STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields E HEADPHONE 2CH Press AUTO DEC or 2CH STEREO Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Multi channel surround formats from digital inputs are downm
44. e of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver s display 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 28 To index a function Rotate FUNCTION to select a function you want to create an index name for 2 Press CUSTOMIZE The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and lt lt lt CUSTOMIZE gt gt gt appears in the display 3 Press the cursor button gt to select NAME IN The preset station name or the function name flashes 4 Press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character 5 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons lt or gt Turn the jog dial to select a character then press the cursor button gt to move the cursor to the next position Tips e You can select the character type as follows by turning the jog dial Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers Symbols e To enter a blank space turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display e If you made a mistake press the cursor button lt or gt until the character you want to change flashes then turn the jog dial to select the correct character 6 Press ENTER The entered name is registered 7 To create index names for other preset stations and functions repeat steps 1 to 6 Note Models of area code CEL only When you name an RDS st
45. ection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO continued 196 5 Setting up the speakers continued E CENTER SP Center speaker size e 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 e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer e NO for all sources except MULTI CH 1 MULTI CH 2 If you did not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers DIGITAL DOWNMMIX e MIX for all sources except MULTI CH 1 MULTI CH 2 If you did not connect a center speaker but want to downmix the center channel audio select MIX page 26 This is only active when the front and surround speakers are set to LARGE and the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or NO The sound of the center channel will be output
46. ects DVD etc 2 Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to adjust EQ 1 5 3 Press EQ The EQ button lights up and lt lt lt EQUALIZER gt gt gt appears in the display 4 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see EQ menu parameters below s6ulyj2s pue s uew ysnipy pesueapy p 5 While monitoring the sound turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other items continued 4538 Adjusting the equalizer continued EQ menu parameters E FRONT BASS XXX X dB Front speaker bass level E FRONT MID XXX X dB Front speaker midrange level E FRONT TREBLE XXX X dB Front speaker treble level E CENTER BASS XXX X dB Center speaker bass level E CENTER MID XXX X dB Center speaker midrange level E CENTER TREBLE XXX X dB Center speaker treble level E SURROUND BASS XXX X dB Surround speaker bass level E SURROUND TRE XXX X dB Surround speaker treble level E SUR BACK BASS XXX X dB Surround back speaker bass level E SUR BACK TRE XXX X dB Surround back speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps 46 To apply the stored equalizer Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select EQ 1 5 Select EQ OFF to turn off equalization Clearing Stored Equalizer Settings 1 Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select the equali
47. ed is shown on the upper portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA gt Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main Unit sceicessescevecsscsseesssesiesacssescersaseance 4 Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONENTS eeeeesceseeseeseeeseeeees 6 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 8 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 00 0 11 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks wo 13 2 Connecting the antennas 0 15 3 Connecting speakers eee 16 4 Connecting the AC power cord 18 5 Setting up the speakers 0 0 0 19 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE 000 24 Amplifier Tuner Operation Selecting the component 25 Listening to multi channel sound MULTI CH DIRECT ee 26 Listening to FM
48. ence 4 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 44 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e You can also use the jog dial on the receiver for the adjustment 5 After the adjustment press lt on the remote repeatedly again until RECEIVER menu appears 6 Move the easy scroll key to select TEST TONE then press the key repeatedly to select TEST TONE OFF The test tone turns off 2468 To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set TEST TONE in the LEVEL menu to FIX page 44 The test tone is output only from the selected speaker For more precise adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level Set T TONE in the CUSTOMIZE menu to PHASE NOISE or PHASE AUDIO page 48 Then select the two speakers you want to adjust using PHASE NOISE or PHASE AUDIO in the LEVEL menu page 44 Note When you select analog audio using the MULTI CH DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT buttons the power to the digital circuits is turned off When you output the test tone in this setting it takes a few seconds to output the test tone This however is not a malfunction
49. f not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 28 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press I to turn the receiver back on Autobetical select appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 29 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done Autobetical finish appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes e Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I e If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area e For details on tuning the stored s
50. from the front speakers ANALOG DOWNMMIX In other cases the sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers DIGITAL DOWNMIX When using MULTI CH 1 MULTI CH 2 sources the sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers if you select either NO or MIX ANALOG DOWNMMIX 2068 E SURROUND SP Surround speaker size e 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 e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers NO If you did not connect surround speakers select NO When the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers are also automatically set to NO E SURR BACK SP Surround back speaker size When the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers are also automatically set to NO and the setting cannot be changed e 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 t
51. g movies using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home Press CINEMA STUDIO EX repeatedly to select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you want The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode appears in the display E CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects E CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack punos punouns uofua i continued 3568 Selecting a sound field continued About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the
52. he FM or AM band 3 Press DOOR OPEN to open the door of the front panel then press TUNING or Press to scan from low to high press to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO flashes in the display select the monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the NUM menu on the remote For details on the supplied remote refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote 1 Select TUNER from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver 2 Press gt on the remote repeatedly until SUB menu appears then select FM AM from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band You can also use the FM AM button on the receiver 3 Select DIRECT TUNING from the SUB menu 4 Press gt on the remote repeatedly until NUM menu appears then select the numbers for the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 gt 3 5 0 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency I
53. he system that are mentioned in the text Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS A L M V 2CH STEREO 20 34 1 power 1 ANALOG DIRECT 19 34 MASTER VOLUME 10 24 25 AUDIO SPLIT 14 41 MEMORY 42 27 28 AUTO DEC 22 34 MODE 21 36 37 45 CINEMA STUDIO EX 25 35 MULTI CH DIRECT 18 26 Cursor buttons lt gt 87 19 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING 43 47 57 indicator 7 CUSTOMIZE 89 47 57 MUTING 11 25 Digital Cinema Sound indicator NIGHT MODE 41 38 8 NIGHT MODE indicator 5 DIMMER 26 31 NORMAL SURR DISPLAY 4 29 31 DOPLII NEO 6 17 38 Display 6 ON SCREEN 81 9 12 14 DOOR OPEN 15 PHONES jack 27 ENTER 86 46 57 PRESET TUNING 23 28 EQ 88 45 46 PTY SELECT 29 29 EQ BANK 40 45 46 Models of area code CEL only FM AM 24 26 RDS PTY 80 29 FM MODE 43 26 Models of area code CEL only FUNCTION 13
54. ing on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD SACD TAPE 10 Hz 100 kHz MD DAT TV SAT 0 5 2 dB with sound DVD LD VIDEO 1 2 field equalizer and bass 3 boost bypassed Inputs Analog 100 W PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 Impedance 50 kilohms FRONT 90 W 90 W S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV a 1 Sa S Di w MULTI CHANNEL Sensitivity 150 mV SURR BACK 90 W IN 1 2 CD SACD Impedance 50 kilohms 90 W TAPE MD DAT S N 100 dB DYD LD TV SAT A 150 mV 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the VIDEO 1 2 3 source there may be no sound output Models of area code CEL KR POWER OUTPUT 8 ohms kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 90 W 90 W 80 W 80 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W 90 W 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 80 W 80 W CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W 80 W SURR BACK 80 W 80 W 5 INPUT SHORT 6 Weighted network input level Inputs Dig
55. ings that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel amp Touring Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA 3068 Program type indication Description Leisure amp Hobby Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume sound field or the decoding information by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly The displayed information varies according to the selected function All functions except TUNER Function name and volume level l Function name and decoding information l Function name and sound field name All functions except TUNER When the function name is indexed page 57 gt Index name and volume level v Function name and volume level pai Index name and decoding information v Function name and decoding information Index name and sound field name v Fu
56. is heard Set DECODE FORMAT to AUTO in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 48 There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e 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 e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver e Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF page 58 e Check that the headphones are not connected e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again e Whe
57. is not activated E WALL Wall type Initial setting midpoint 0 When sound is reflected off soft material such as a curtain the high frequency elements are reduced A hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound WALL lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall You can adjust from S to H in 17 steps The center 0 setting designates a neutral wall made of wood E REVERB Reverberation Initial setting midpoint 0 Before sound reaches our ears it is reflected reverberated many times between he left and right walls ceiling and floor In a large room sound takes more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a smaller room REVERB lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room You can adjust from S to L in 17 steps The midpoint 0 designates a standard room with no adjustment E FRONT REVERB Front reverberation This parameter is especially for D CONCERT HALL A B page 36 This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source DRY Select to decrease front reverberations e STD Normally select STD WET Select to increase front reverberations E S
58. ital CD SACD DVD LD Sensitivity Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF CD SACD DVD LD Sensitivity TV SAT MD DAT Impedance Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs TAPE MD DAT REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance kilohms continued uo euuoyu jeuonippy 6768 Specifications continued EQ BASS 99 Hz 1 0 kHz MID FRONT L R CENTER only TREBLE Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 198 Hz 10 kHz 1 0 kHz 10 kHz 10 dB 0 5 dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion Selectivity 68 98 0 3 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz 531 1 602 kHz Loop antenna 50 dB m at 999 kHz 54 dB at 50 mV m 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz 35 dB Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms B Y
59. itches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital PCM or MPEG2 PCM Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals If a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG etc signal is input no sound is output When set to AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to PCM 4gce E AUTO FUNCTION Control A1 Function link ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords page 60 automatically when the playback on the component is started OFF Function link is not activated E 2 WAY REMOTE 2 way remote control system ON Lets you turn on the 2 way remote control system Normally select ON OFF Lets you turn off the 2 way remote control system When you use another receiver etc that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system together with this receiver select the component for which you use the 2 way remote control system Then set the 2 way remote control system for the component to ON For other components set the 2 way remote control system to OFF E T TONE Test tone mode Lets you select the test tone output mode page 24 e NORMAL Lets you output the test tone from each speaker in sequence PHASE NOISE Lets you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence PHASE AUDIO Lets you output the source sound instead of the test t
60. ixed to 2 channels E HEADPHONE DIRECT Press ANALOG DIRECT Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc E HEADPHONE MULTI 1 MULTI 2 Press MULTI CH DIRECT Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks E HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones To turn off the surround effect Press AUTO DEC or 2CH STEREO punos punouins bulXkofug i continued 37 GB Selecting a sound field continued Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level 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 Press NIGHT MODE The NIGHT MODE indicator in the display lights up and the NIGHT MODE function is activated Tip While this function is on the BASS TREBLE and EFFECT level increase and D RANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX Note This function cannot be activated when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is used 3868 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo 6 2CH MODE This function lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic I
61. lizer Initial setting 2 5 kHz Unlike the equalizer in the EQ menu which lets you adjust the overall sound quality of each set of speakers this parameter lets you adjust the treble frequency of each sound field You can adjust from 1 0 kHz to 10 0 kHz in 23 steps 5408 Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When MENU EXPAND is set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 44 for the LEVEL menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All LEVEL menu parameters TEST TONE FRONTL_I_R CENTER XXX X dB SURROUND L XXX X dB SURROUND R XXX X dB SURR BACK XXX X dB SURR BACK L XXX X dB SURR BACK R XXX X dB S WOOFER XXX X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB LFE MIX LEVEL XXX X dB D RANGE COMP Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON E LFE MIX LEVEL XXX X dB LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level Initial setting 0 dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry You can adjust from 20 dB to 0 dB line level in 0 5 dB steps 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer When set to OFF the sound of
62. mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in the Surround EX format you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode SB DECODING XXXX appears in the display When the receiver is decoding the surround back signal the SB DEC indicator lights up Surround back decoding modes e AUTO e MATRIX OFF For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on the next page Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB DECODING in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 47 Note You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when using the 2CH STEREO page 34 ANALOG DIRECT page 34 or MULTI CH DIRECT mode page 26 or when headphones are connected continued punos punouns fuofua f 39 GB Selecting the surround back decoding mode continued How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream When you select AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal For the DTS ES Matrix 6 1 source DTS Matrix decoder is applied For the DTS ES Discrete 6 1 source D
63. n the receiver 83B 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video Notes e On this receiver the component video signals cannot be converted to S video or standard video signals or vice versa e The on screen display will not appear on a TV connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks even if you press ON SCREEN Satellite tuner DVD LD player OUTPUT sue voor TV monitor Tip When the component is equipped with S video jacks you can connect the component to the 2 VIDEO jacks on this receiver Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you connect a separate satellite tuner etc connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above continued 9GB p mezs 6u 9 F 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks continued Hooking up a CD Super Audio CD player and MD DAT deck For details on the required cords H E see page 7 CD S
64. n only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated page 38 There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the AUDIO SPLIT function is not used to assign the audio input of other function to the selected function page 41 e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAXIAL FIXED nor OPTICAL FIXED page 42 e Check that MULTI CH 1 DIRECT or MULTI CH 2 DIRECT is not selected using the MULTI CH DIRECT button e Check that the multi channel assignment MULTI CH 1 or MULTI CH 2 in the CUSTOMIZE menu is not used for the selected function page 47 There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e 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 e Move your TV away from the audio components e Make sure you have grounded rh SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected e 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 speaker e Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE e Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 35 e Adjust the speaker level page 44 e Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 20 There is no sound
65. n selection and synchronized recording In the future the CONTROL A1H connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions In this case however older components will not be compatible with the new functions e Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL AIII jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly CONTROL Al1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL AITI which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A11 and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A11 control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1TI jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to
66. nction selected in step 1 If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within 8 seconds the receiver automatically assigns the audio input displayed in the display Selectable audio inputs for each function DVD LD CD SACD function NO ASSIGN DIGITAL ONLY COAX DIGITAL ONLY OPT ONLY ANALOG INPUT TV SAT MD DAT function NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL gt CD SACD COAXIAL ONLY ANALOG INPUT PHONO function NO ASSIGN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 gt VIDEO 3 DVD LD ANALOG gt TV SAT ANALOG TAPE gt MD DAT ANALOG CD SACD ANALOG All other analog functions NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL gt DVD LD OPTICAL gt TV SAT OPTICAL MD DAT OPTICAL gt CD SACD COAXIAL CD SACD OPTICAL Tips e When you select a function for which an audio input is assigned the AUDIO SPLIT button lights up e You can also select the audio input assigned with this function using INPUT MODE page 42 Notes e You cannot use the AUDIO SPLIT function when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is activated e You cannot assign an audio input for TUNER function s6ui s pue s uew ysnipy pesueapy F 41 When the multi channel audio input Switching the audio input is assigned to a specific function mode for digital components page 47 The following is displayed instead of AUTO INPUT MODE 2CH and ANALOG 2CH FIXED e AUTO MULTI CH 1 You can
67. nction name and sound field name TUNER gt TUNER indication and volume level TUNER indication and decoding information l TUNER indication frequency and preset number l TUNER indication and sound field name When you have entered names to the preset stations page 57 the index name appears instead of the TUNER indication Changing the brightness of the display Press DIMMER repeatedly The DIMMER button lights up and the brightness of the display changes in 6 steps When you set to J the display is turned off the MULTI CH DECODING indicator is also turned off uonessdo seun yueyyduy H 3108 About the indications in the display i 5 6 7 Lw L F E SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 21 and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal While this indicator lights up the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like D CONCERT HALL
68. ntinued 5108 Advanced settings continued E SURROUND SP gt XXX Hz Surround speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when SURROUND SP surround speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps E SURR BACK SP gt XXX Hz Surround back speaker crossover frequency Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when SURR BACK SP surround back speaker size is set to SMALL You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps E LFE HIGH CUT gt XXX Hz LFE high cut filter Initial setting STD 120 Hz Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter Normally select STD 120 Hz When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier it may be better to change the cut off frequency In this case you can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps 52GB Advanced SURROUND menu parameters When MENU EXPAND is set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 43 for the SURROUND menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SURROUND menu parameters C WIDTH DIMENSION PANORAMA MODE EFFECT LEVEL XXX WALL REVERB FRONT REVERB SCREEN DEPTH VIR SPEAKERS SURR ENHANCER
69. o SMALL you cannot set the surround back speaker to LARGE e 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 back channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer NO If you did not connect a surround back speaker select NO Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass has a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to 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 To adjust the equalizer see page 45 E SURR BACK L R 7 1 channel 6 1 channel switching YES If you connect two surround back speakers select YES The so
70. o record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output 59 GB CONTROL A1II control system coso ence k monar prea ar moa omnea i riser ornica i ovoio VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 ojfS2 ViDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO N N X y CONTROL A11 oT N y y O OO le ASSIGNABLE Using the CONTROL A11 system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1II Control System Certain components have special functions like CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL A1II connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL A1ITI Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL A1H connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems 60 68 Currently CONTROL A1H connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic functio
71. one from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence E COLOR SYSTEM OSD color system Models of area code CEL only Lets you select the color system e NTSC PAL E OSD COLOR Color of the on screen display Lets you select the color of the on screen display COLOR The on screen display is displayed in color MONOCHROME The on screen display is displayed in monochrome E OSD H POSITION OSD horizontal position Initial setting 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display horizontally You can adjust from 0 to 64 E OSD V POSITION OSD vertical position Initial setting 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display vertically You can adjust from 0 to 32 E COMMAND MODE Command mode Lets you select the command mode of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different operation from the remote is not possible AVI AV2 E NAME IN Naming preset stations and functions For details see Naming preset stations and functions on page 57 Advanced SET UP menu parameters When MENU EXPAND is set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 19 for the SET UP menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SET UP menu parameters FRONT SP CENTER SP SURROUND SP SURR BACK SP SURR BACK L R SUB WOOFER FRONT XX X meter CENTER XX X meter SURROUND XX X meter SURR BACK XX X meter
72. or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround surround back speakers e Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE e Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 35 e Adjust the speaker level page 44 e Make sure the surround surround back speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE pages 20 21 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the AUDIO SPLIT function is not used to assign the audio input of other function to the selected function page 41 e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 42 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAXIAL FIXED for the sources from OPTICAL input jack nor set to OPTICAL FIXED for the sources from COAXIAL input jack e Check that MULTI CH 1 DIRECT or MULTI CH 2 DIRECT is not selected using the MULTI CH DIRECT button The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE e Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz e When the INPUT MODE is set to AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2 and no digital signal is input or INPUT MODE is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 FIXED you
73. ouch the cabinet On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver e Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 6498 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at co dB e Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF page 58 e Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Not PCM appears in the display and no sound
74. peakers A B In this case set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT jacks Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD DAT OPTICAL OUT when ANALOG DIRECT is selected The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure superior sound quality when D POWER is set to AUTO OFF
75. ponents connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD Also see D POWER on page 47 Surround effects are not activated when using this function Press MULTI CH DIRECT repeatedly to select the multi channel audio source MULTI CH 1 DIRECT or MULTI CH 2 DIRECT The selected audio source is output Note This function is canceled when you switch the function page 25 or sound field pages 35 37 When the center speaker or sub woofer is not connected Analog downmix function If you set the center speaker size CENTER SP or sub woofer selection SUB WOOFER in the SET UP menu to NO or MIX CENTER SP only page 20 and activate the MULTI CH DIRECT function the analog center or sub woofer audio will be downmixed to the FRONT L R channel audio To assign the multi channel audio to a specific function Set MULTI CH 1 or MULTI CH 2 in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 47 The multi channel audio inputs can be assigned to any functions except TUNER and PHONO 2668 Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 15 Tip The tuning scale is FM 50 kHz AM 9 kHz Automatic tuning 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press FM AM to select t
76. qual distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker When placing surround speakers to your side long room When placing surround speakers behind you wide peor 22GB E CENTER XX X meter Center speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position in 0 1 meter steps When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you select a setting while the display is blinking you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects E SURROUND XX X meter Surround speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position in 0 1 meter steps When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you select a setting while the display is blinking you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E SURR BACK XX X meter Surround back speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround ba
77. rogram Service name e Index name e TUNER indication Lower level Frequency PTY Program TYpe indication RT Radio Text indication gt CT Time indication in 24 hour system level Sound field currectly applied Volume level Decoding information a This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast see page 30 c Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm flashes in the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service No XX such as No Clock Time appears in the display When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data Scanning preset stations by program type You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type 1 Press RDS PTY 2 Press PTY SELECT or PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table on the next page for the information on each program type 3 Press RDS PTY While the receiver is scanning stations PTY SEARCH appears in the display window When the receiver finds a station the receiver stops scanning When the receiver could no
78. s recorded encoded without adding any surround effects If you connect an active sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press AUTO DEC AUTO DECODING appears in the display and the receiver switches to the AUTO DECODING mode Tip In most cases AUTO DECODING provides the most appropriate decoding However when playing software encoded in the Dolby Digital EX format you may want to use SURR BACK DECODING page 39 to match the input stream to the mode you prefer 3498 Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front L R speakers only There is no sound from the sub woofer Listening to 2 channel stereo sources 2CH STEREO Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Press 2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Note No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front L R speakers and a sub woofer set to the AUTO DECODING mode Listening to analog audio ANALOG DIRECT You can switch the audio of the selected function to the two channel analog input This function enables
79. s set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 45 for the EQ menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All EQ menu parameters FRONT BASS XXX X dB FRONT BASS XXX Hz FRONT MID XXX X dB FRONT MID XXX Hz FRONT MID FRONT TREBLE XXX X dB FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz CENTER BASS XXX X dB CENTER BASS XXX Hz CENTER MID XXX X dB CENTER MID XXX Hz CENTER MID CENTER TREBLE XXX X dB CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz SURROUND BASS XXX X dB SURROUND BASS XXX Hz SURROUND TRE XXX X dB SURROUND TRE XXX Hz SUR BACK BASS XXX X dB SUR BACK BASS XXX Hz s6ui s pue s uewysnipy pe sueapy F SUR BACK TRE XXX X dB SUR BACK TRE XXX Hz PRESET CLEAR Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON continued 5568 Advanced settings continued E FRONT BASS XXX Hz Front speaker bass frequency Initial setting 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps E FRONT MID XXX Hz Front speaker midrange frequency Initial setting 1 0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps E FRONT MID Front speaker midrange bandwidth WIDE Provides a wide band centered on the selected frequency for general adjustments MID Provides a normal band e NARR Provides a narrow band centered on the selected frequency for specific adjustments
80. screen like in theaters e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Tips e You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by pressing MODE repeatedly e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package pamos Dolby Digital discs DO petsysurrouns Dolby Surround encoded PRO LOGIC programs DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes e The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e 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 3668 Selecting the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL modes These modes reproduce the acoustics of a concert hall by applying multi speaker system dynamics to 2 channel audio signals like those from CDs etc Press MODE repeatedly to select D CONCERT HALL A or B The selected mode appears in the display E D CONCERT HALL A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for a large sound stage produced by reflectivity E D CONCERT HALL B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonanc
81. set to NO page 21 2 Only when SURR BACK L R is set to YES page 21 Note When one of the following sound fields are selected no sound is output from the sub woofer if all speakers are set to LARGE in the SET UP menu However the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE Low Frequency Effect signals or any of the front center surround or surround back speakers are set to SMALL D CONCERT HALL A B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT ARENA STADIUM For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU EXPAND see page 47 For details on how to set the items see page 54 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the power 2 While holding down MODE press VO S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial settings h Level Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the tonal quality bass midrange treble level of each speaker using the EQ menu Bass Midrange Treble ry i i Frequency Frequency Frequency Hz Hz Hz You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer bank EQ 1 5 and apply them by pressing EQ BANK 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround eff
82. t find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type PTY not found appears in the display uonesedg seun jueyiduy continued 29 GB Using the Radio Data System RDS continued Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs such as how to and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs M o R Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae Weather amp Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading etc Children s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the th
83. tations see page 28 If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again uonesedo seun jueyiduy 7 27 GB 2868 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 26 or Direct Tuning page 27 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER 2 Press PRESET TUNING or repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows gt A2 lt gt lt A0 B1 B2 lt C0 gt C2 lt C1 lt Using the remote 1 Select TUNER from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNE
84. te it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals 4 Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters 5 When two surround back speakers are connected the output channel will be 7 1 channels 40 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input AUDIO SPLIT You can assign the audio input for each function This function is convenient in the following cases Example When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player Connect the first DVD player to the DVD LD COAXIAL IN jack and connect the second DVD player to the DVD LD OPTICAL IN jack Also connect the analog audio video output jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the receiver Assign DIGITAL ONLY COAXIAL to DVD LD function and assign DVD LD OPTICAL to VIDEO 2 function 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function whose audio input mode you want to assign 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the audio input The audio input you can assign varies for each function For details see Selectable audio inputs for each function below Select NO ASSIGN if you do not want to assign any audio input to the selected function 4 Press AUDIO SPLIT The audio input is assigned to the fu
85. the LFE channel from the sub woofer is muted In this case the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker pages 19 21 E D RANGE COMP Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e 0 1 0 9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you desire STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip D RANGE COMP lets you to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is standard compression but because many sources have only light compression you may not notice much difference when using 0 1 0 9 Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Notes e Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e While NIGHT MODE is activated D RANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX and the setting cannot be changed Advanced EQ menu parameters When MENU EXPAND i
86. unctioning SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated 10 11 12 13 14 MPEG Lights up when MPEG signals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED see page 42 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal L F E Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback uo easado seun jueyiduy 7 3368 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal AUTO DECODING In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it wa
87. und will be output to a maximum of 7 1 channels e NO If you connect only one surround back speaker select NO The sound will be output to a maximum of 6 1 channels H SUB WOOFER Sub woofer selection YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES e NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO The sound of the sub woofer will be output from the front speakers In the following cases analog downmix function is used for the sub woofer channel audio When using MULTI CH 1 MULTI CH 2 sources pepyeys buime5 F When the front and surround speakers are set to LARGE the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or NO and the center speaker is set to the settings other than SMALL for the digital sources In other cases digital downmix function is used for the sub woofer channel audio This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers Tip In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the continued 2108 5 Setting up the speakers continued sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible E FRONT XX X meter Front speaker distance Initial setting 5 0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters in 0 1 meter steps If both front speakers are not placed an e
88. uper Audio CD MD DAT deck player pas INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL A o m k Gi amp a a bm TV SAT DVD LD __ VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S2 VIDEO 2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO N N oT N oT N CTRL ANIL ASSIGNABLE Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Assigning the audio input AUDIO SPLIT page 41 Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator You cannot connect an LD player s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator Notes e No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL or COAXIAL IN jacks on this receiver Connect the player to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player e You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals 10 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks If your DVD LD and CD Super Audio CD players
89. y be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Amplifier CD MD Tape Other Receiver player deck deck component In the CONTROL ALII control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL A1ITI jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack continued suoneiedo 12410 i 610 CONTROL A111 control system continued Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A10 o4 mm contro amm CD player oqe _ An am MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A11 jacks For details regarding particular connections or set up options refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance 62 68 Basic Functions The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if all of the other connected components are not turned on E Automatic function
90. zer EQ 1 5 you want to clear 2 Press EQ 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select PRESET CLEAR 4 Turn the jog dial to select YES then press ENTER Are you sure appears in the display 5 Turn the jog dial to select YES then press ENTER The adjusted contents of the selected equalizer bank are cleared For advanced EQ menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU EXPAND see page 47 For details on how to set the items see page 55 Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press CUSTOMIZE The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and lt lt lt CUSTOMIZE gt gt gt appears in the display 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E MENU EXPAND Menu expanding ON The advanced parameters for the SET UP SURROUND LEVEL and EQ menus are displayed and can be adjusted For details on each setup items see pages 19 43 45 and the following pages e OFF The advanced parameters are not displayed E dts 96 24DEC DTS 96 24 decoding mo

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