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Sony STR-DH810 User's Manual

1. SPEAKERS Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive When select front speakers Light up connected to The SPEAKERS FRONT A SPA terminals The SPEAKERS SURROUND SP B BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals Both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SP A B SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals parallel connection To select SP B or SP A B set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in the SPEAKER menu page 80 To turn off the speaker output Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until the SP A SP B and SP A B indicators on the display do not light up SPK OFF appears on the display Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS when the headphones are connected Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker from your listening position e Measure the speaker size e Measure the speaker polarity e Measure the frequency characteristics The measurement result is not utilized when Analog Direct is selected 5 The measurement result is not utilized when signals
2. SHIFT PO BD DVD au Numeric z buttons wv vineo1 vioeo2 u TUNER se omon rules mom ff nom mn ENTER MEMORY 4 BEE y i AMP MENU OED Qu TOY 4 4 lee DAY MENU E E Om of O i Wigs 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 47 or Direct Tuning page 47 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 47 3 Press SHIFT Press MEMORY You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 5 and 6 before MEM goes out Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select a preset number If MEM goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights off The station is stored as the selected preset number Repeat steps 1 to 6 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 2 4 3454445 4 4 274 gt 30 4 29 28 4 You can also press SHIFT and the
3. 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press t v repeatedly to select lt AUDIO gt or lt VIDEO gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select A ASSIGN or V ASSIGN then press or 4 Press t v repeatedly to select the input name you want to assign for example DVD then press or gt 5 Press t v repeatedly to select the input jack you want to assign to the input To return to the previous display Press continued 6968 suonelado pesueapy Assigning input jacks Assignable input Input name jacks VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT SA CD CATV CD Video COMPONENTI O O O O O O COMPONENT O O O O O O COMPONENT3 O O O O O O HDMI O O O O O O HDMI2 O O O O O O HDMI3 O O O O O O HDMI4 O O O O O O COMPOSITE O O O O NONE 2 z a O E O Audio BD OPT O O O O O SAT OPT O O E O O O DVD COAX O O O O O O ANALOG O O O O o Initial setting Notes e You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver e When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically page 69 e You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input e You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input 70 Enjoying sound images from the com
4. If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 meters 26 feet away from this S AIR main unit e Confirm the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit page 62 e Confirm the pairing setting page 63 e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other e Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 66 e Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit Turn off the system and S AIR sub unit then turn on them e Check that headphones are not connected to the S AIR sub unit There is noise or the sound skips e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 meters 26 feet away from this S AIR main unit e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other e Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 66 e Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit continued 9968 uoneunoy u BUON Ippy E HP NO LINK and VOL MIN appear alternately on the
5. Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 150 W per channel Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 Hz U2 120 V AC 60 Hz Reference power output for front center surround surround back and front high speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output uonewo u euo PPY F continued 101 Frequency response Analog 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Input Analog Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kohms S N 96 dB A 500 mv Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Output analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 500 mV 10 kohms SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step 3 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step CEL CEK 531 kHz 1 602 kHz U2 530 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Cs 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD P
6. 7268 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details see the page in the parentheses Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting AUTO CAL Starts Auto Calibration lt AUTO CAL gt A CAL START page 40 Calibration type FULL FLAT ENGINEER FULL FLAT CAL TYPE FRONT REF OFF Position POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 POSITION Naming position For details see NAME IN Naming NAME IN position page 41 LEVEL Test tone OFF AUTO ME OFF lt LEVEL gt TEST TONE page 77 Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB FL 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB step Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB FR 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB step Center speaker level CNT 20 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround left speaker level SL 20 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB SL 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround right speaker level SR 20 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB SR 0 dB SR LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround back speaker level SB 20 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB SB 0 dB Rez SB LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround back left speaker level SBL 20 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB SBL 0 dB SBL LEVEL 0 5 dB step S Surround back right speaker SBR 20 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB SBR 0 dB 3 level 0 5 dB step 2 SBR LEVEL O SG Front left high speaker level LH 20 0 dB to LH 10 0 dB LH 0 dB o LH LEVEL 0 5 dB step 2 Front right high spea
7. AUTO this indicator will lights off if no signals are detected continued 83 GB suoljeiedo pesueapy E AUDIO OUT Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection e AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers when AUDIO OUT is set to AMP TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel software When you connect the receiver to an image display component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP E SW LEVEL Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or 10 dB when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input viaan HDMI connection You can set the level for each HDMI input independently SW AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the frequency e SW 10 dB e SW 0 dB 8400 E SW L P F Lets you set the low pass filter of the subwoofer wh
8. OUT appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver 2 Press to return to step 2 of 3 Confirming saving the measurement results page 38 When you select WARN CHECK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Display and explanation W BHM 40 The measurement has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment W MMM 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement continued 3968 J19M1999y y Buliedald Display and explanation Ww EEE 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement W EEE 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment NO WARN There is no warning information WEH represent a s
9. FH CROSS SURROUND Sound field selection For details see Enjoying Surround A F D AUTO lt SURROUND gt S F SELECT Sound page 51 page 81 Effect level EFCT MAX EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MIN EQ Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB lt EQ gt BASS 1 GB step page 81 Front speakers treble level TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10 dB TREBLE 0 dB TREBLE 1 dB step TUNER FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO lt TUNER gt FM MODE page 81 Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations page 49 AUDIO Synchronizes audio with video 0 ms to 300 ms 0 ms lt AUDIO gt output 10 ms step page 82 A V SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUAL MONO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO priority DEC PRIO Digital audio input assignment For details see Enjoying the sound A ASSIGN images from other inputs page 69 Night mode NIGHT ON NIGHT OFF NIGHT OFF NIGHT MODE VIDEO Resolution AUTO 480 576p 720p AUTO lt VIDEO gt RESOLUTION 1080i 1080p page 83 Video input assignment For details see Enjoying the sound V ASSIGN images from other inputs page 69 continued 75 suoneslado pesueapy Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL ON lt HDMI gt CTRL
10. Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabet upper case Numbers Symbols To enter a blank space press without selecting a character 4 Press The name you entered is registered 41 19A1999y y Buledaig Adjusting the speaker levels TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position VIDEO 1 Input buttons DMPORT HDMI2 AMP MENU 8 4 E E E Ea Oo te MASTER VOL lt 1 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select TEST TONE then press 4205 4 Press repeatedly to select AUTO BEE The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence WEH represent a speaker channel Note Depending on the speaker pattern setting test tone may not be output from all speakers even though you select AUTO MIN 5 Adjust the speaker levels using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see LEVEL menu page 73 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL RM AAP0A49 only or 4 RM AAP050 only
11. U2 100 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 48 SHIFT FESTES BD ovo Sy Numeric Tv viogo1 VIDEO 2 buttons TUNER cee ourort TUBER a ENTER HOMI4 E 7 CEJ AMP OED MENU 59 h Ob XK AS O O MENU E EL oy TUNING O um O D TUNING Tuning into a station automatically Automatic Tuning 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO 3 Press TUNING or TUNING In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select lt TUNER gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select FM MODE then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select MONO 5 To return to stereo mode repeat steps 1 to 4 and select STEREO in step 4 Tuning into a station directly Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press TUN
12. 1 jacks are Blu ray disc player If you want to connect your Blu ray disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or IN 3 jacks set V ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 69 e To input multi channel digital audio from the Blu ray disc player set the digital audio output setting on the Blu ray disc player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray disc player Recommended connection Alternative connection When you connect a component equipped with a COAXIAL jack set A ASSIGN in the AUDIO menu page 69 2768 suon9auuo Connecting a DVD player DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder DVD player DVD recorder Video signals OUTPUT ii COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE QNPUT ONLY O Component video cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied O Coaxial digital cord not supplied Notes The initial setting for the DVD input button is as follows RM AAP049 DVD player RM AAP0S50 DVD recorder To control other components be sure to change the initial setting of the DVD input button on the remote For details see Programming the remote page 85 e You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 44 28 Audio signals Recommended connection Altern
13. 24 COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack page 69 OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack page 69 5 Dolby Digital Surround indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals oo D Dolby Digital Ooo DEX Dolby Digital Surround EX OO D Dolby Digital Plus DO TrueHD Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 69 6 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoder is activated page 51 7 DTS HD indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS HD format signals DTS HD MSTR DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD HI RES DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD LBR DTS HD Low Bit Rate Audio 8 S AIR Lights up when the S AIR transmitter not supplied is inserted 9 SP A SP B SP AB Lights up according to the speaker system used page 34 However these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected continued 9 GB Indicator and explanation Indicator and explanation 10 BI AMP Ligh
14. AMP MENU 4 4 4 MENU HOME E EL 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press t v repeatedly to select lt S AIR gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select RF CHANGE then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press e RF AUTO Normally select this The system changes RF CHANGE to RF ON or RF OFF automatically e RF ON The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting e RF OFF The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU 6648 Notes In most cases you will not need to change this setting If RF CHANGE is set to RF OFF transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels S AIR ID A equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 1 S AIR ID B equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 6 S AIR ID C equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 11 The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s Stabilizing S AIR reception Check the following when S AIR reception is poor or unstable Confirm the wireless adapters are inserted correctly page 32 Confirm that the S AIR IDs of
15. E PLIIx MV Pro Logic IIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 7 1 movie channels E PLIlIz Pro Logic liz Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5 1 to a 7 1 channel system Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels 5200 Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s preprogrammed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home E HALL Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E STADIUM Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E SPORTS Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting E PORTABLE Portable Audio Enhancer Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music E PLII MS Pro Logic Il Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIIx MS Pro Logic IIx Music Performs Dolby Pr
16. HDMI page 83 HDMI Pass through ON AUTO OFF OFF PASS THRU Setting HDMI audio input AMP TV AMP AMP AUDIO OUT Subwoofer level for HDMI SW AUTO SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW AUTO SW LEVEL Subwoofer Low Pass Filter for L P F ON L P F OFF L PF ON HDMI SW L P F Audio Return Channel ARC ON ARC OFF ARC ON ARC SYSTEM Brightness of the display DIM MAX DIM MID DIM OFF DIM OFF lt SYSTEM gt DIMMER page 85 Sleep Timer 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF SLEEP OFF Auto standby mode STBY ON STBY OFF STBY ON AUTO STBY Naming inputs For details see Naming inputs NAME IN page 44 S AIR S AIR 1D ID A ID B ID C ID A lt S AIR gt S AIR ID page 85 Pairing START CONDITION START PAIRING S AIR mode PARTY SEPARATE PARTY S AIR MODE RF Change RF AUTO RF ON RF OFF RF AUTO RF CHANGE S AIR Standby STBY ON STBY OFF STBY OFF S AIR STBY oy represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR LH RH SW You can only select this parameter if SP PATTERN is not set to a setting with surround back or front high speakers page 78 o Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to LARGE This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals is detected D FEET for models of area code U2 This parameter is only available if the S AIR transmitter not supplied is in
17. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select OFF You can also press any input buttons The test tone turns off When a test tone is not output from the speakers The speaker cords may not be connected securely e The speaker cords may have the short circuit problem When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in the display The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match Note Test tone is not output from the headphones connected to the S AIR surround amplifier Basic Operations Playback ES E E BD DVD eth Tv vogo1 vneoz Input SAGDI omport TUNER buttons HDMI Hom2 Homa HOMI4 i SOUND FIELD EHEELE AMP OCS MENU NEIN e O E y e O E EL amp E gt O w A MASTER MUTING MO ax _ lt 1 1 Turn on the connected component 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Note When you press TUNER FM TUNER or AM TUNER appears for a while then frequency appears on the display 4 P
18. and S AIR receiver Sound transmission is established as follows example S AIR main unit this receiver Other S AIR main unit S AIR sub unit sub unit sub unit Notes e Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S AIR sub unit e If you have connected surround amplifier surround sound will not be output from S AIR main unit Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation To establish sound transmission you need to set the same ID for your S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit However if your neighbors have S AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours your neighbors could receive the sound of your S AIR main unit or vice versa To prevent this you can pair the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation E Before pairing Sound transmission is established by the ID example Your room Neighbor S AIR main unit this receiver S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit E After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit s only Your room Neighbor S AIR main unit this receiver No transmission S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit Pairing 1 Place the S AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the S AIR main unit 2 Match the IDs of the S AIR main unit and the S AIR sub unit To set the ID
19. and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No 2468 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet
20. display and the volume of the receiver becomes minimum e Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with headphones connected or if the radio reception is poor In these cases check the radio reception and adjust the volume level to restore sound from the headphones Remote commander The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e 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 e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote e When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component Others The receiver is turned off automatically The AUTO STBY function is working page 85 100 Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message See the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see When error codes appear page 39 to solve the problem PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the spea
21. ence PANASONIC 818 855 FISHER 717 718 719 720 PHILIPS 856 857 858 859 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 860 864 874 GE 864 GOL DSTARILG 723 753 NOKIA 851 853 854 864 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 RCA EROSCAN 866 81 NOKA z BITA HITACHI 868 JVC 726 727 728 736 HUGHES l 67 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 tas oe Disb oe MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 MITSUBISHI 7 NEC 736 SAMSUNG 875 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 TOSHIBA 869 870 PHILIPS 729 730 731 T l l PIONEER 6 o control a cable box RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 Maker Code s 741 747 SONY 821 822 823 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 SANYO 717 720 746 840 SHARP 748 749 JERROLD G L 806 807 808 809 TOSHIBA 747 756 MOTOROLA a n 812 813 ZENITH oh JERROLD 830 831 If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you OAK 841 842 843 enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony 7 t ad PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 aan 834 835 PHILIPS 830 831 PIONEER 828 829 RCA 805 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 844 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 ZENITH 826 827 8968 yow y ey Buisn i Clearing all the contents of the remote s memory 1 While holding down MASTER VOL RM AAP049 only or lt 1 RM AAPO050 only press and hold 1 then press AV 0 The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times 2 Release all buttons All the contents of the remote s memory i e all the programmed data are cleared 9048 Additional I
22. enjoy system sound in another room These S AIR products can be purchased as an option the S AIR product lineup differs depending on the area See the notes or instructions for the S AIR sub unit in this manual only when the S AIR sub unit is used Notes e The S AIR menu and parameters only available when you have inserted the wireless transmitter e When the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers the surround back speakers sound is not output from surround amplifier even if the surround amplifier is connected S AIR sub unit S AIR receiver S AIR main unit this receiver S AIR sub unit surround amplifier About environments where S AIR products S AIR main unit and sub unit are used S AIR products use a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Certain electronic equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in S AIR reception e Electronic equipment influence The following may cause interference or cross talk Cellular phones cordless phones Wireless LAN personal computers Game machines using radio signals Microwave ovens ny sp 0 1 gt SH esol Bi W e Other factors The following may cause poor reception Materials or structures such as walls and floors The location where an S AIR product is placed When using S AIR products place them as far a
23. has occurred Start again from step 1 The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a tuner Maker Code s SONY 005 To control a CD player To control an HDD recorder Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 SONY 307 308 309 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 To control a Blu ray disc player KENWOOD 108 109 110 recorder MAGNAVOX 111 116 Maker Code s MARANTZ 116 SONY 310 311 312 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 335 PANASONIC 115 SAMSUNG 336 PHILIPS 116 LG 337 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 To control a PSX YAMAHA 120 121 122 Maker Code s SONY 313 314 315 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 2
24. of the S AIR main unit see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 62 To set the ID of the S AIR sub unit refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR sub unit 3 Press AMP MENU 4 press 4 4 repeatedly to select lt S AIR gt then press or 5 Press t v repeatedly to select PAIRING then press or continued 63 GB suonelado yiv S 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press e START The S AIR main unit starts pairing SEARCHING flashes on the display e CONDITION You can check the current ID When the pairing setting is not made NO PAIRING appears on the display 7 Start pairing of the S AIR sub unit Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver respectively 8 Pairing completed COMPLETE appears on the display To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Note Perform the pairing within several minutes after you select START in step 6 Otherwise the pairing is canceled automatically and INCOMPLETE appears on the display To cancel pairing Reset the ID of the S AIR main unit For details see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 62 You can select the same ID as before 6400 Enjoying the system s sound in another room For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the system s sound in another room
25. output In this case check the specification of the connected component Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver If you set PASS THRU to OFF video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is turned off Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDMI version 1 4 may not support Audio Return Channel ARC Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details Connecting a Blu ray disc player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu ray disc player Blu ray disc player Video signals DIGITAL PTICAL Audio signals DIGITAL ICOAXIAI OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE MPUT ONLY DIGITAL assicnaste Wk GOs COAX AL O Component video cord not supplied Video cord not supplied O Optical digital cord not supplied O Coaxial digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Notes e The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN
26. the S AIR main unit and sub unit are the same page 62 When S AIR reception is poor Check the following e Keep cords that are connected to the S AIR product AC power cord mains lead speaker cords or other cords away from the wireless adapter and slot e Keep as much space as possible around S AIR products Avoid placing S AIR products on top of or directly below other electronic equipment Avoid placing S AIR products in a closed rack metal rack or under a table Adjust the location height orientation and place in the room of S AIR products until reception is the most stable Place so that the wireless adapters of the S AIR main unit and sub unit are closer Foo O LL SM p lt Place so that S AIR products are separated from other wireless devices ED AS X Ee gt Place so that S AIR products are separated from metal doors or tables o Tf you still cannot improve S AIR reception change the RF CHANGE setting page 66 670 suonelado ylv S Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting S AIR STBY to STBY ON AMP MENU 8 4 MENU HOME T Press AMP MENU 2 Press t v repeatedly to select lt S AIR gt the
27. the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to LARGE In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Notes on sound fields e Depending on the speaker pattern settings some sound fields may not be available The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Signals with more than 5 1 channel are being received except PLIIz e You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time PLIIx is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker s PLIIZ is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers e When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SPEAKER menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sou
28. with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described 16 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAP049 Models of area code U2 only or RM AAP050 Models of area code CEL CEK only Remote Commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction Tf you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace the batteries the programmed remote codes may be cleared If this happens program the remote codes again page 85 When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system 7 speakers and one subwoofer To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires f
29. 03 PIONEER 219 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAHA 217 218 To control an MD deck Maker Code s SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a DVD player Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 BROKSONIC 424 DENON 405 HITACHI 416 JVC 415 423 MITSUBISHI 419 ORITRON 417 PANASONIC 406 408 425 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 410 RCA 414 SAMSUNG 416 422 TOSHIBA 404 421 ZENITH 418 420 To control a DVD recorder Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 continued 8758 a oweY oy Buisn To control a DVD VCR COMBO Maker Code s Maker Code s PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 SONY 411 nid PHILCO 503 504 514 517 To control a DVD HDD COMBO sone A Maker coda 551 555 SONY 401 402 403 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509 535 To control a TV RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 567 Maker Code s RCA PROSCAN 503 510 523 529 SONY 501 502 544 AIWA 501 536 539 SAMSUNG 503 515 517 531 a 5 557 562 563 506 AOC 503 569 CENTURION 566 SAMPO 566 CORONADO 517 SABA 530 537 547 549 CURTIS MATHES 503 551 5
30. 08 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries x v Colour x v Color and x v Colour x v Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation S AIR and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation PLAYSTATION is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc 56B Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories ooccionnnnncnncncnnncnncannnnnnn 7 Description and location of parts 8 Connections 1 Installing the speakers eeeeeeeseeeee 17 2 Connecting the speakers eee 19 3 Connecting the TV wo eee eeseeeteeeeee 21 4a Connecting the audio components 23 4b Connecting the video components 24 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 32 6 Inserting the wireless transmitter A visa sexiest 32 7 Connecting the AC power cord mande dias 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver eee 34 Selecting the speaker system 34 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION eee 35 Adjusting the speaker levels TEST TONE Vae eee aet iaaa 42 Basic Operations Playback rori iia 43 Viewing information on t
31. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 9 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
32. 66 567 558 DAYTRON 517 566 SANYO 508 545 546 560 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 36 515 544 SCOTT 503 566 FISHER 508 545 SEARS 503 508 510 517 FUNAI 548 318 351 SU 5 SHARP 3 535 550 561 GOLDSTAR LG a F 2 Es ae SYLVANIA 503 518 566 GRUNDIG T THOMSON 530 537 547 549 HITACHI 503 513 514 515 TOSHIBA A id A 517 519 544 557 571 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 ITT NOKIA 521 522 242228 J C PENNY 503 510 566 TEKNIKA 3173187367 E 316 552 WARDS 503 517 566 ME e YORK 566 MAGNAVOX 503 515 517 518 ZENITH IAI ASI 544 566 GE 503 509 510 544 MARANTZ 527 LOEWE 515 534 556 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 566 568 To control an LD player NES ah a ae Maker Code s NORDMENDE 530 558 SONY 601 602 603 NOKIA 521 522 573 575 PIONEER 606 PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 572 8848 To control a video CD player To control a satellite tuner box Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 605 SONY 801 802 803 804 824 825 865 To control a VCR AMSTRAD 845 846 Mak Code s BskyB 862 aker ode s GENERAL ELECTRIC 866 SONY 701 702 703 704 GE 705 706 GRUNDIG 859 860 AIWA 710 750 757 758 IA TETE AKAI 707 708 709 759 THOMSON 857 861 864 876 BLAUPUNKT 740 PACE 848 849 850 852 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 862 863 864 715 716 750
33. Control function does not work If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV sound will not be output for a moment Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote to turn off the TV AVI Press TV then press AV 1 5 The TV receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes e Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status the connected components may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected components e Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Theatre Theater Mode Sync Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote of the receiver TV or the Blu ray disc player while pointing the remote toward the TV The sound field switches to C ST EX B To return to the previous sound field press THEATER or THEATRE again Note The sound field may not switch depending on the TV Tip The sound field may be changed back to the previous one when you change the TV s input 5968 s9 N 294 9U S VIAVYUS i Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable Audio Return Channel The Audio Return Channel ARC fu
34. DIA PORT adapter Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DMPORT Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector SA CD CD CD R DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter O Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied You can enjoy the images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter when you connect the TV to the receiver 230 suons uuoy 4b Connecting the video components Components to be connected Connect your video components according to the table below Component Page Blu ray disc player 24 27 DVD player 24 28 DVD recorder 24 28 30 Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner 24 29 PlayStation 3 24 VCR 30 Camcorder video game etc 30 We recommend that you connect your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 21 The receiver equipped with video signals converting function For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 31 If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 69 Notes e Before connecting cords be sure to di
35. ER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING eo Press SHIFT 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 gt 3 5 0 Press 0 for models of area code CEL CEK only 5 Press ENTER You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver Tip Tf you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 5 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area 47 suonesado seuny Changing the AM tuning scale Models of area code U2 only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver 10 TUNING MODE 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver N While holding down TUNING MODE press 1 0 oo Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale 4800 Presetting FM AM radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to
36. FIELD Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using the playback component connected or the sound field settings of the receiver E 2CH ST 2 Channel Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers only There is no sound from the subwoofer Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals E A DIRECT Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources without any adjustment When using this function only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted Note You cannot select Analog Direct when you select DVD DMPORT and HDMI 1 4 as input Auto Format Direct A F D mode The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound E A F D AUTO A F D Auto Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects E MULTI ST Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals fro
37. Gas ON Y 4 168 075 11 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DH810 2010 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal Operation For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model
38. IST E SBR DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers E LH DIST E RH DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front high speakers E SW DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer Notes e Depending on the speaker pattern setting Some parameters may not be available e This function does not work in the following cases Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected E DIST UNIT Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances METER The distance is displayed in meters FEET The distance is displayed in feet E FRT CROSS Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E CNT CROSS Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the center speaker that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E SUR CROSS Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the surround speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E FH CROSS Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front high speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu SURROUND menu You can select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure E S F SELECT Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound pag
39. NING MODE TUNING MEMORY ENTER page 46 INPUT MODE page 69 PHONES jack page 95 SPEAKERS page 34 Indicators on the display 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 DOPLII xz ANALOG HDMICOAX OPT ARC DO D EX TrueHD NEO 6 LEE EQ igi MEM DTS HD MSTR HIRES LBR S AIR D RANGE ST DTS ES 96 24 LPCM SLEEP BI AMP sp A Bi iz ie 15 14 13 12 11 110 9 Indicator and explanation Indicator and explanation 1 sw 4 ARC Lights up when the audio signal is output from Lights up when TV input is selected and the the SUBWOOFER jack Audio Return Channel ARC signals are 2 Dolby Pro Logic indicators detected page 60 Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals Da PL Dolby Pro Logic Oo PL Il Dolby Pro Logic II OO PL IIx Dolby Pro Logic Ix OO PL Iiz Dolby Pro Logic Iz Note These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting 3 Input indicators Light up to indicate the current input ANALOG Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG or no digital signals are detected when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 69 HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack page
40. NIPpy The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the level parameters using the LEVEL menu 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 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround surround back front high speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 51 e Check that the speaker settings are appropriate using the AUTO CAL menu or SP PATTERN in the SPEAKER menu Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using TEST TONE in the LEVEL menu e Adjust the speaker level page 42 There is no sound from the subwoofer e Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely e Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer e Depending on the selected sound field no sound output from the subwoofer e When all speakers are set to LARGE and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer e Check SP PATTERN setting page 78 9648 The surround ef
41. T MODE 69 M Menu AUDIO 82 AUTO CAL 40 EQ 81 HDMI 83 LEVEL 77 S AIR 85 SPEAKER 78 SURROUND 81 SYSTEM 85 TUNER 81 VIDEO 83 Movie mode 51 Music mode 52 Muting 43 N Naming 41 44 49 NIGHT MODE 55 O One Touch Play 57 P PAIRING 63 PlayStation 3 connecting 25 R RDS 50 Recording onto a CD R 45 onto a recording media 46 Remote commander 12 S S AIR 60 Satellite tuner connecting 29 Selecting speaker system 34 Sleep Timer 45 Sound fields resetting 55 selecting 51 Speakers connecting 19 installing 17 System Audio Control 58 System Power Off 59 T Test Tone 42 Theatre Theater Mode Sync 59 Tuner connecting 32 Tuning automatically 47 directly 47 to preset stations 49 TV connecting 21 V VCR connecting 30 Video game connecting 30 103 uonewo u euonIippy ia 4168075 11 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
42. Y OFF page 76 Name and function 17 RETURN EXIT 4 gt Returns to the previous menu i C tte Press to select the settings then press to enter the selection 20 DISPLAY Views information on the display 21 NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function page 55 8 AMP The button lights up and activates the receiver operation page 38 44 45 22 SHIFT The button lights up and activates the buttons with pink printing 4 Input buttons Selects the component you want to play back or record When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are initial assigned to control Sony components Numeric buttons number 52 Presets or tunes to preset stations ENTERO Enters the selection during tuner operation MEMORY Stores a station during tuner operation 5 SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field page 51 7 AMP MENU Displays the menu to operate the receiver 9 MENU HOME Displays the receiver menus 10 TUNING Scans a station D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode 11 PRESET Selects preset stations 12 SLEEP Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 14 MUTING RM AAP049 only aX RM AAPO050 only Turns off the sound temporarily Press again to restore the sou
43. ack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals page 31 Audio signals are not output from HDMI TV OUT jack when the image is converted g m Satellite tuner Playstation s Cable TV tuner Audio video amaa Audio video IEE Audio video IET Audio video amma signals signals signals signals DVD player DVD recorder Blu ray disc player suon9auuo HDMI ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY Audio video signals TV etc O HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable See page 21 for the audio connection of TV to the Notes receiver e Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDMI 1 4 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components For details see Programming the remote page 85 e You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 44 continued 2568 Notes on connecting cables Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p or Deep Colour Deep Color images may not be displayed properly Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output Connect other au
44. an one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control including TV button See the tables on page 86 89 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively Note As a remote code value for the TV button only numbers in the 500 s are valid press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed In step 2 if you press TUNER you can only program the button to control a tuner page 86 For the numeric codes only the last three numbers entered are valid To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step The RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want 8648 If programming is unsuccessful check the following Ifthe indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries e If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error
45. ange of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression 7768 suonelado pesueapy SPEAKER menu You can set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver E SP PATTERN Lets you set the number of speakers connected to this receiver It should be synchronize with the speakers settings For example 5 2 0 E de 4 2 front 2 surround subwoofer 2fronthigh center Speaker Front Front left Center Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer pattern left right right high left right back left back right 5 2 1 O O O O O 5 2 O O O O 4 2 1 O O O O 4 2 O O O 3 4 1 O O O O O O 3 4 O O O O O 2 4 1 O O O O O 2 4 O O O O 3 3 1 O O O O O 3 3 O O O O 2 3 1 O O O O 2 3 O O O 3 2 1 O O O o O 3 2 O O O 2 2 1 O O O 2 2 O O 3 0 1 O O O 3 0 O O 2 0 1 O O 2 0 O 78 E FRT SIZE LARGE Tf you connect large speakers that will effectively repr
46. arks may not be displayed for some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time AMP BD DvD E v veo wneo2 SAGDI pwporT TUNER HDMI mom2 Homa HDMI 4 J VES E Dil J SLEEP Press AMP then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on SLEEP lights up in the display Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF Tips e To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the Sleep Timer will be canceled e You can also set the Sleep Timer by using the SLEEP in SYSTEM menu Recording You can record from a video audio component using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component Recording onto a CD R You can record onto a CD R using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example tune to the radio station you want to record page 46 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank CD R into the CD rec
47. ass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz U2 120 V AC 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT SV 0 7 A MAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL CEK U2 240 W Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm x 157 5 mm x 322 mm 17 in x 6 1 4 in x 12 3 4 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx Models of area code CEL CEK 8 2 kg 18 lb 2 0z Models of area code U2 7 9 kg 17 lb 7 oz For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 102 e Standby power consumption 0 3 W e Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards Index Numerics 2 Channel Stereo 51 5 1 channel 17 A A F D mode 51 Analog Direct 51 Audio Return Channel ARC 60 AUTO CALIBRATION 35 B BI AMP 80 Bi amplifier connection 71 Blu ray disc player connecting 27 C Cable TV tuner connecting 29 Camcorder connecting 30 Clear remote 90 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 23 enjoying 71 Dolby Digital 91 Dolby Digital EX 54 DTS 92 DVD player connecting 28 DVD recorder connecting 30 E Error messages 100 H HDMI connecting 25 HDMI Pass Through 76 Initial setup 34 INPU
48. ative connection When you connect a component equipped with an OPTICAL jack set A ASSIGN in the AUDIO menu page 69 The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks are DVD player or DVD recorder If you want to connect your DVD player or DVD recorder to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks set V ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 69 To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player or DVD recorder Connecting a satellite tuner cable TV tuner The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner Video signals Audio signals sar ATV N OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE NPUT ONLY O Component video cord not supplied O Video cord not supplied O Optical digital cord not supplied O Audio cord not supplied Note The initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jacks are satellite tuner or cable TV tuner If you want to connect your satellite tuner or cable TV tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2 jacks set V ASSIGN in the VIDEO menu page 69 DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE Recommended connection Alternative connection 290 suon9auuo Notes Connecting components with e Be sure to change the initial setting of t
49. aw VIDEO 2 Input SA TUNER buttons HDMI v iat AMP MENU aelel MENU HOME is gt gt EJ ca G ba MASTER a VOL lt A mu Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select lt AUTO CAL gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select A CAL START then press Measurement starts in 5 seconds A count down is displayed The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Speaker existence TONE Speaker gain distance T S P frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER The corresponding speaker indicator lights up on the display during measurement Tips e Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press VO Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press MUTING RM AAP049 only or aX RM AAPO050 only Press SPEAKERS on the receiver Connect headphones 370 19A1999y 94 Buledaig 3 Confirming saving the measurement resul
50. binet continued 93 GB UO 2uJOJU jeuoippY M On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine 9405 On S AIR function e As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed This is a characteristic of radio waves and is no
51. by using the S AIR receiver The S AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system s sound there For details of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR receiver ble 1 Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit To set the ID of the S AIR main unit see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 62 To set the ID of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR receiver Notes e When you are using another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier do not change the ID of the S AIR main unit Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit e When you pair the S AIR main unit and another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier you also need to pair the S AIR main unit and the S AIR receiver For details see Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation page 63 2 Press AMP MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select lt S AIR gt then press or 4 Press t y repeatedly to select S AIR MODE then press or 5 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want e PARTY The S AIR receiver outputs sound according to the input selected on the S AIR main unit e SEPARATE You can select the input you want for the S AIR receiver while the input of the S AIR main unit remain unchanged W
52. cannot change the Program Service name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name 5048 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System RDS which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal This receiver offers convenient RDS features such as Program Service name display Notes e RDS is operable only for FM stations e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using Direct Tuning page 47 Automatic Tuning page 47 or Preset Tuning page 49 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on 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 Tip When a Program Service name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly page 44 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver s preprogrammed sound fields HDMI 4 SOUND
53. ck speakers and front high speakers Press or 6 Press repeatedly to select SB ASSIGN then press or gt ol 7 Press repeatedly to select BI AMP The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Notes e Set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP before you perform Auto Calibration If you set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid and those of the front speakers are used 718 suonelado pesueapy Using the setting menu By using the setting menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver AMP MENU NTN RETURN EXIT d gt MENU HOME Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press or to enter the menu bb 0 Na Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust ol Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically To return to the previous display Press or RETURN EXIT To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable
54. dio cords or digital connecting cords then set A ASSIGN in AUDIO menu page 69 when the sound is not output correctly Notes on HDMI connections An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack It is not output from any other audio jacks Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI TV OUT jack The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set AUDIO OUT to TV AMP in the HDMI menu page 84 If you cannot play back multi channel software set to AMP However the sound will not output from the TV speaker DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable 26 Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or audio output signals from the playback component is switched When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be
55. e receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input 570 s9 N 294 9U S VIAVYUS i Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV TV Receiver Sets System Audio Turns on if in Control to on standby mode e Switches to appropriate HDMI input o Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers When you adjust the TV volume the receiver s volume is adjusted simultaneously 5848 Notes e If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV e When CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON the AUDIO OUT settings in the HDMI menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings e When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio
56. e 51 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the DVD input then change to a different input and then return to DVD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for the Cinema Studio EX A B C sound fields EQ menu You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers E BASS E TREBLE Note This function does not work in the following cases Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected Tip You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver TUNER menu You can set the FM station receiving mode and name the preset stations E FM MODE e STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal E NAME IN Lets you set the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 49 810 suonelado pesueapy AUDIO menu You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference E A V SYNC Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display You can adjus
57. echnology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E PCM Pulse Code Modulation A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound E S AIR Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media Digital Broadcasting and other high quality media To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration Sony has developed a technology called S AIR for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression and has incorporated this technology into the EZW RT10 EZW T100 This technology transfers digital audio signals with no compression using the 2 4 GHz band range of ISM band Industrial Scientific and Medical band such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality E x v Colour x v Color x v Colour x v Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for color
58. ees Enjoying the sound images from other OPUS nati Enjoying sound images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Using a bi amplifier connection Using the setting men ee Using the Remote Programming the remote cesses Clearing all the contents of the remote s MEMO orep a ea Additional Information GOSSALY ciciriondaii iii PrecatiOnS cuotas Troubleshooting ooococcnccninnonnonnonccncnncnnnno Specifications issir eesis Supplied accessories e Operating instructions this manual e Quick Setup Guide e FM wire antenna aerial 1 PE AM loop antenna aerial 1 S e Remote commander 1 RM AAP049 Models of area code U2 only RM AAP0S50 Models of area code CEL CEK only e R6 size AA batteries 2 D Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 768 Description and location of parts Front panel 1 1 0 on standby page 34 48 55 2 TONE TONE MODE page 81 3 INPUT SELECTOR page 43 4 Display page 9 5 Remote sensor 6 DIMMER page 85 7 MASTER VOLUME page 42 43 8 MUTING page 43 9 VIDEO 2 IN jacks page 30 848 Receives signals from remote commander AUTO CAL MIC jack page 36 DISPLAY page 44 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC page 51 TU
59. en multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection Set the SW L P F if your connected subwoofer s crossover frequency do not have low pass filter L P F ON The low pass filter of the subwoofer s cut off frequency is set to 120 Hz e L P F OFF The low pass filter of the subwoofer is turned off MARC Lets you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver via an HDMI cable For details see Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable page 60 ARC ON Audio signal is input to the HDMI TV OUT jack ARC OFF Audio signal is input to the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jacks Note This parameter is not available when CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL OFF SYSTEM menu You can customize the settings of the receiver E DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 levels Tip You can also use DIMMER on the receiver E SLEEP Lets you set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specific time For details see Using the Sleep Timer page 45 e 2 00 00 e 1 30 00 e 1 00 00 e 0 30 00 e OFF E AUTO STBY Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver e STBY ON Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes e STBY OFF Does not switch to standby mode Notes e This function does not work in the following cases TUNER inpu
60. eproduces them from the high speakers giving an enhanced sense of depth and airiness to the sound field E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video continued 910 UO BuJOJU jeuoippy E Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby s lossless audio technology developed for high definition optical discs Dolby TrueHD audio is bit for bit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme quality audio up to 8 channel at 96 kHz 24 bit and up to 6 channel at 192 kHz 24 bit Together with high definition video it offers an unprecedented home theater experience E DTS 96 24 A high sound quality digital signal format It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz 24bit which is the highest possible for DVD video The number of playback channels varies depending on the software E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E DTS ES Format for 6 1 channel playback with surround back information There are two modes Discrete 6 1 which records all channels independently and Matr
61. eset Preset Preset Side A B 3 channel channel channel channel 12 F1 HDD mode DVD mode F2 BD VHS mode DVD mode 13 BD DVD On screen On screen On screen TOP MENU guide guide guide BD DVD Menu o Menu Menu MENU 16 DISC SKIP Skip disc Skip disc Skip disc 17 RETURN Return Return Return Return Return EXIT gt exit 18 Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 4 4 4 Select Select Select Select Select 19 GUIDED EPG EPG EPG E Guide 20 DISPLAY Display Display Display Display Display Display Display continued 15 The following buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver number 5 VIDEO 1 PRESET TV CH RM AAP049 only PROG RM AAP0S0 only EA RM AAP050 only Df you press VQ A and AV 1 0 2 simultaneously the receiver and connected components will turn off SYSTEM STANDBY The function of AV 1 0 2 changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 4 Press SHIFT PJ then only press this button Yep player MD deck and tape deck only CD player and MD deck only DCD player MD deck and DAT deck only LD player only MVCD player only 1 RM AAPO49 only 1 RM AAPOSO only 1 This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button refer to the operating instructions supplied
62. ess 10 A and AV VO 2 simultaneously the receiver and connected components will turn off SYSTEM STANDBY The function of AV 1 0 2 changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 4 To control other Sony components Name Blu ray Satellite VCR PSX DVD VCR VCD CD player disc DVD tuner COMBO LD player MD DAT player DVD HDD Tape deck COMBO AV 10D Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 4 Numeric Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Track Track buttons gt 10 Clear Channel Channel Clear Clear gt 10 gt 100 entry mode entry mode clear ENTER Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 6 Color Menu Menu a buttons guide guide 8 TOOLS Options Options Options OPTIONS menu menu menu 9 MENU HOME Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 10 ed PI Skip Skip Skip Search Skip Skip track track track index track track lt gt Replay Replay Fast Fast forward forward scene scene ap Search Fast Search Search Search Search forward forward forward forward forward forward backward rewind backward backward backward backward pak Play Play Play Play Play Play nio Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause mi Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 111 PRESET Preset Pr
63. ets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off 5 Disconnect the optimizer microphone after you have finished Note Tf you have reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound Tip The size of a speaker LARGE SMALL is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you follow the measurement results However you can change those settings in the SPEAKER menu page 74 Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings if you want When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the error Display and explanation E HEE 31 SPEAKERS is set to SPK OFF Set it to others page 34 and perform the measurement again E HEE 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected E HEE 33 e None of the front speakers are connected or
64. fect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music page 51 or 52 e Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing 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 the settings for the audio output of the connected component For example when connecting the PlayStation 3 set the BD DVD audio output format to Bitstream on the PlayStation 3 e Set AUDIO OUT to AMP in the HDMI menu Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the components are connected correctly e Select the source component using the input buttons page 43 There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component e Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons e Set your TV to the appropriate input m
65. h Y quality Y Ps CsB Pr Cr image IN OUT Pua Palo COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 21 27 29 30 Yellow VIDEO IN OUT You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 21 24 6 SPEAKERS section page 19 1268 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate You can also program the remote to control non Sony audio video components For details see Programming the remote page 85 RM AAP049 Models of area code U2 only RM AAP050 Models of area code CEL CEK only 25 1 24 o 23 2 2 23 3 Ce J EA w VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 en DMPORT TUNER 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 21 20 5 C 6 19 aN 7 HAY AN 18 gt Wi Y KEY A 17 D S 8 M 9 4 gt E E gt 10 fe 0 15 14 Sjt 1 13 es 12 To control the receiver Be sure to press AMP B to change the remote button function to control the receiver Name and function 1 1 05 on standby i Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode Saving the power in standby mode When CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL OFF page 76 and S AIR STBY is set to STB
66. he VIDEO analoy video and audio jack 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details The following illustration shows how to see Programming the remote page 85 connect a component which has analog jacks e You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it such as a VCR DVD recorder etc can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 44 VCR DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals INPUT OUTPUT On the front panel VIDEO 21N AUTO CAL MIC_ VIDEO L AUDIO R Camcorder video game O Video cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied O Audio video cord not supplied 30 Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals HDMI TV OUT jack only INPUT jack OUTPUT jack HDMI IN HDMI TV OUT A T gee COMPONENT VIDEO IN gt COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT we VIDEO IN gt MONITOR VIDEO OUT lt Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output s gt Video signals are upconverted and output As the initial setting video signals input from the connected component are output as shown in the table above We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monit
67. he display 44 Using the Sleep Timer oo eee 45 Recording Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio uu eee eee Presetting FM AM radio stations Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only 668 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field eee 51 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE 55 Resetting sound fields to the initial SM ion 55 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync oceans 56 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 56 Playing back components with one touch operation One Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control ceeeeeeeeeees 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off o e 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Theatre Theater Mode Sync 59 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable Audio Return Channel 60 S AIR Operations About S AIR products eee eeeeeeeeees 60 Setting up an S AIR product 62 Enjoying the system s sound in another OM r E O EO 64 Changing the channel for better sound AN STMISSION ss pene tas 66 Stabilizing S AIR reception 67 Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode 68 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE sssessssssee
68. hen SEPARATE is selected you can only select SA CD CD DMPORT FM TUNER AM TUNER and the input that is currently selected on the S AIR main unit Note When FM TUNER or AM TUNER is selected on the S AIR main unit you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S ATR receiver However you can select input other than TUNER on the S AIR receiver 6 Adjust the volume on the S AIR receiver Notes e The sound of the S AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S AIR main unit e When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel e Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz cannot output to the S AIR receiver To control the system from the S AIR receiver You can control the system from the S AIR receiver by using the following buttons Press Operation gt ili E Share the same operations on the Ht4 P gt PI remote S AIR CH Change the function of the system For details refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR receiver 6568 suonelado YIV S Changing the channel for better sound transmission Tf you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2 4 GHz band such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth the transmission of S AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable In this case the transmission may be improved by changing the following RF CHANGE setting ESC
69. ignal C are combined and transmitted together E Deep Colour Deep Color Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits 16 777 216 colors with the current HDMI jack However the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 bits etc when the receiver corresponds to Deep Colour Deep Color Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed E Digital Cinema Sound DCS A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital Signal Processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and subwoofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Pl
70. ireless transmitter into the EZW T100 slot 3 Use the screws that you removed from step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter To insert the wireless transceiver into the S AIR sub unit Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver 7 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet Note Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals AC power cord mains lead To the wall outlet 33 GB suons uuoy Initializing the receiver 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 initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 3400 Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation
71. ive speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect additional one surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect additional two front high speakers 7 1 channel in PLIIz mode page 52 Example of speaker system configuration EN Front speaker Left Ej Front speaker Right l Center speaker D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right A Surround back speaker Left 6 Surround back speaker Right EJ Front high speaker Left IM Front high speaker Right El Subwoofer suon9auuo You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously Tips e When you connect a 7 1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers all angle Q should be the same continued 17 e When you connect a 7 1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers place the front high speakers at an angle between 22 to 45 at least 1 meter 3 3 feet directly above the front speakers 22 22 e When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position e Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever y
72. iver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN e Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to SPK OFF page 34 e Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver or S AIR surround amplifier e Press MUTING RM AAP049 only or 0X RM AAP050 only on the remote to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons page 43 e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component 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
73. ix 6 1 which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks 9205 E DTS HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format This format consists of a core and an extension and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility There are two kinds of DTS HD DTS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps with lossy compression Lossy and DTS HD High Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 channel DTS HD Master Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 24 5 Mbps and uses lossless compression Lossless and DTS HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 channel E DTS Neo 6 This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for 7 channel playback There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music El HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection t
74. ker connection and turn on the power again If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 34 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their initial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained In the event of a problem with S AIR function have a Sony dealer check the entire system together S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 34 Customized sound fields page 55 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U2 only With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Models of area code CEL CEK Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 100 W 100 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 140 W per channel Models of area code U2 Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 110W 110W
75. ker level RH 20 0 dB to RH 10 0 dB RH 0 dB S RH LEVEL 0 5 dB step nd Subwoofer level SW 20 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB step Dynamic range compressor COMP MAX COMP STD COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP AUTO COMP OFF continued 730 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting SPEAKER Speaker pattern For details see page 78 3 4 1 lt SPEAKER gt SP PATTERN page 78 Front speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SIZE Center speaker size LARGE SMALL LARGE CNT SIZE Surround speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SIZE Front high speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE FH SIZE Surround back speaker assign SPK B BI AMP OFF OFF SB ASSIGN Front left speaker distance FL 1 00 m to FL 10 00 m FL 3 00 m FL DIST FL 3 3 to FL 32 9 FL 910 0 01 m 1 in step Front right speaker distance FR 1 00 m to FR 10 00 m FR 3 00 m FR DIST FR 3 3 to FR 32 9 FR 9 10 0 01 m 1 in step Center speaker distance CNT 1 00 m to CNT 10 00 m CNT 3 00 m CNT DIST CNT 3 3 to CNT 32 9 CNT 9 10 0 01 m 1 in step Surround left speaker distance SL 1 00 m to SL 10 00 m SL 3 00 m SL DIST SL 3 3 to SL 32 9 SL 9 10 0 01 m 1 in step Surround right speaker distance SR 1 00 m to SR 10 00 m SR 3 00 m SR DIST SR 3 3 to SR 32 9 SR 9 10 0 01 m 1 i
76. ker or front high speakers you can connect the front speakers to this terminals using bi amplifier connection page 20 When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function turn off the function when watching movies If the auto standby function is set to on it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer then sound may not be output Notes e Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metalic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals After you have install and connect your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu page 78 20 Bi amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection Front speaker Front speaker Right Left PRONTA L Connect the jacks on the Lo or Hi side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals and connect the jacks on the Hi or Lo side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals Make sure that metal fittings of Hi Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver Afte
77. lay back the source D Press MASTER VOL RM AAP049 only or 1 RM AAP050 only to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 6 Press SOUND FIELD to enjoy the surround sound You can also use 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver For details see page 51 To activate the muting function Press MUTING RM AAP049 only or aX RM AAP050 only on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING RM AAP049 only or aX RM AAP050 only again Increase the volume Turn off the receiver e Perform Auto Calibration To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 4300 jus o o 7 e o 1 EN e 3 7 Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs except TUNER and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU N 3 Press repeatedly to select lt SYSTEM gt then press or gt 4 press 4 4 repeatedly to select NAME IN then press or The cursor flashes and you can select a character 5 Press 4 4 to select a character then press t
78. licable in the European Union and other European countries with separate HE collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product continued 368 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human hea
79. lth which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 468 Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents About This Manual e The instructions in this ma
80. m all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home E C ST EX A Cinema Studio EX A DIF Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie E C ST EX B Cinema Studio EX B DIR 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 continued 510 punos punong Burfofuzg E C ST EX C Cinema Studio EX C PIE 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 E V MULTI DIM V Multi Dimension PXJ Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers E PLII MV Pro Logic II Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies
81. may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers 3 LS For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment App
82. n 3 0 1 Recording format 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO sw e SL SR R LFE 15 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated 16 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 77 17 LEE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced 10 Rear panel CENTER SURROUND a O gowy COO assou ari a BL AMP FRONT B PRONTA q 1 S AIR section page 32 4 Audio signal section DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 21 EZW T100 slot 24 27 28 29 HDMI IN OUT 2 DMPORT section page 23 gt I OPTICAL IN DMPORT jack COAXIAL IN 3 ANTENNA section page 32 ANALOG INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 21 23 27 29 30 FM ANTENNA jack l White D AUDIO OD AM ANTENNA terminals Rea m MOUT Black AUDIO OUT continued 11 5 Video signal section The image quality depends on the connecting jack DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 21 24 HDMI IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 21 27 28 29 Green i Hig
83. n step Surround back speaker distance SB 1 00 m to SB 10 00 m SB 3 00 m SB DIST SB 3 3 to SB 32 9 SB 910 0 01 m 1 in step Surround back left speaker SBL 1 00 m to SBL 10 00 m SBL 3 00 m distance SBL 3 3 to SBL 32 9 SBL 9 10 SBL DIST 0 01 m 1 in step Surround back right speaker SBR 1 00 m to SBR 10 00 m SBR 3 00 m distance SBR 3 3 to SBR 32 9 SBR 910 SBR DIST 0 01 m 1 in step Front left high speaker distance LH 1 00 m to LH 10 00 m LH 3 00 m LH DIST LH 3 3 to LH 32 9 LH 9 10 0 01 m 1 in step Front right high speaker RH 1 00 m to RH 10 00 m RH 3 00 m distance RH 33 to RH 32 9 RH 910 RH DIST 0 01 m 1 in step Subwoofer distance SW 1 00 m to SW 10 00 m SW 3 00 m SW DIST SW 3 3 to SW 32 9 SW 9 10 7455 0 01 m 1 in step Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting Distance unit METER FEET METER DIST UNIT Front speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step FRT CROSS Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step CNT CROSS Surround speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step SUR CROSS Front high speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step
84. n press or 3 Press repeatedly to select S AIR STBY then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want e STBY OFF You cannot enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode e STBY ON You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode or turned on To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU 6848 Notes e When you set S AIR STBY to STBY ON the power consumption increases during the standby mode e When the wireless transmitter is removed from the S AIR main unit S AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF automatically If you have selected FM TUNER or AM TUNER on the S AIR main unit before you turn it off and S AIR STBY is set to STBY ON you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S AIR receiver However you can select input other than TUNER on the S AIR receiver The sound of the S AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S AIR main unit e When the receiver is in standby mode S AIR indicator lights up on the display if S AIR STBY is set to STBY ON Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver you can fix the audio input mode to either of them or switch from one to the other depending on the type of material you intend to wa
85. n press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select PRESET 3 Press TUNING or TUNING to select the preset station you want Naming preset stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 49 Press AMP MENU oo 4 Press repeatedly to select lt TUNER gt then press or gt continued 4905 suonesado Jaun 5 Press t v repeatedly to select NAME IN then press or The cursor flashes and you can select a character 6 Press 4 4 to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing 4 4 Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols e To enter a blank space press without selecting a character 1 press The name you entered is registered Note Models of area code CEL CEK only When you name an RDS station and tune in that station the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered You
86. n the display RDS does not work e Make sure that you are 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 they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Models of area code CEL CEK only 970 UOH BuJOJU BUOnIppy The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker e Check the HDMI connection page 24 e You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component e Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound during Deep Colour Deep Color transmission The source image input to the HDMI jack is not output from the TV e Check the HDMI connection page 24 Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component e Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound during Deep Colour Deep Color transmission The Control for HDMI function does not work e Check the HDMI connection page 24 e Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON in the HDMI menu e Make sure the connected compo
87. nction enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the receiver via a HDMI cable connected to the HDMI TV OUT jack You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting the TV AUDIO IN or TV OPTICAL jacks AMP MENU elo MENU Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select lt HDMI gt then press or Press repeatedly to select ARC then press or bb 0 Na Press repeatedly to select ARC ON Notes e This function does not work when you set CTRL HDMI to CTRL OFF in HDMI menu e This function is only available when your TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel ARC function INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 6048 S AIR Operations About S AIR products This receiver is compatible with the S AIR function page 93 which allows wireless sound transmission between S AIR products There are two types of S AIR product e S AIR main unit this receiver The S AIR main unit is for transmitting sound You can use up to 3 S AIR main units The number of usable S AIR main unit depends on the use environment S AIR sub unit not supplied The S AIR sub unit is for receiving sound Surround amplifier You can enjoy surround and surround back speakers sound wirelessly For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier S AIR receiver You can
88. nd 15 MASTER VOL RM AAP049 only lt 1 RM AAP050 only Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time 25 RM SET UP Set up the remote The following buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver number 5 VIDEO 1 PRESET TV CH RM AAP049 only PROG RM AAP050 only EA RM AAP050 only Sir you press VW A and AV VO 2 simultaneously the receiver and connected components will turn off SYSTEM STANDBY Press SHIFT 22 then only press this button continued 13 To control a Sony TV Press TV 23 then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want Name and function Name and function 2 AV 1 05 on standby Turns on or off the TV 4 Numeric buttons number 52 Selects the TV channels 20 DISPLAY RM AAP049 only Selects information of TV GJ Info Text reveal RM AAP050 only Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode In text mode Reveals hidden information e g answers to a quiz gt 10 Selects the channel entry mode ENTER Enters the value 8 Text RM AAP050 only Displays text information Color buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available Follow the operation guide
89. nd field for movie is selected or PORTABLE is selected Tips e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic Hz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are input e Sound fields with marks use DCS technology For details on Digital Cinema Sound DCS see Glossary page 90 continued 53 GB punos punong Burfofuzg To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2CH ST or A F D AUTO You can also press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly on the receiver to select A F D AUTO When connecting Blu ray disc players and other next generation HD players Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component This receiver supports the following audio formats i Connection of the playback component and Audio format Maximum number the receiver of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1 O O Dolby Digital EX 6 1 O Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 x O Dolby TrueHD 9 7 1 x O DTS 5 1 O O DTS ES 6 1 O O DTS 96 24 5 1 O O DTS HD Tal x o High Resolution Audio DTS HD Tal 4 O Master Audio 99 Multi channel Linear PCM Y 7 1 x O 2 Audio signals are output in another format if
90. nent is compatible with the Control for HDMI function e Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component e Repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync if you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord mains lead or when there is a power failure page 56 9848 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function e Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function e If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the AUDIO OUT settings in HDMI menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver When you connect the receiver to a video component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver Change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation When
91. nformation Glossary E Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies Virtual Multi Dimensions Screen Depth Matching and Cinema Studio Reverberation Virtual Multi Dimensions the virtual speaker technology creates a virtual multi surround environment with actual speakers up to 7 1 channels and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home Screen Depth Matching reproduces treble attenuation fullness and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen This is then added to the front and center channels Cinema Studio Reverberation reproduces the sound characteristics of state of the art dubbing theaters and recording studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studios There are three modes A B C available according to the studio type E Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals luminance Y chrominance Pb and chrominance Pr High quality pictures such as DVD video or HDTV pictures are transmitted more faithfully The three jacks are color coded green blue and red E Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance s
92. nt and register the measurement results of the Auto Calibration for that seating position 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select lt AUTO CAL gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select POSITION then press or 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the position POS 1 2 3 for which you want to register the measurement results then press 5 Perform Auto Calibration and save the measurement results See 2 Performing Auto Calibration page 37 and 3 Confirming saving the measurement results page 38 The measurement results is registered as the position you selected in step 4 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to register another seating position To select the registered seating position 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of To register settings for the listening environment page 40 2 Press repeatedly to select position POS 1 2 3 you want then press The registered seating position is selected To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU ENAME IN Naming position You can rename the position name 1 Perform steps of To select the registered seating position to select the position you want to name 2 Press repeatedly to select NAME IN then press or The cursor flashes and you can select a character 3 Press 4 y to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake
93. nual are for model STR DH810 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEK only e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX X AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 20
94. o 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting antennas aerials be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 3200 6 Inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver To use the S AIR function you need to insert the wireless transmitter not supplied into the S AIR main unit this receiver and the wireless transceiver not supplied into the S AIR sub unit Notes e Before inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter transceiver To insert the wireless transmitter into the S AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws Note Remove the screws pointed with 1 mark Do not remove other screws 2 Insert the wireless transmitter EZW T100 slot Wireless transmitter Notes Insert the wireless transmitter with the S AIR logo facing up Insert the wireless transmitter so that the Y marks are aligned Do not insert other than the w
95. o Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIlz Pro Logic liz Performs Dolby Pro Logic Hz mode decoding This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5 1 to a 7 1 channel system Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs When headphones are connected You can only select the following sound fields if the headphones are connected to the receiver E HP 2CH Headphones 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones except Analog Direct Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals Note When headphones are connected to the S AIR surround amplifier the sound field is automatically set to HP 2CH E HP DIRECT Headphones Direct This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when A DIRECT is selected Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However
96. o move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press 4 4 to select the correct character Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing 4 4 Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols e To enter a blank space press without selecting a character 6 press The name you entered is registered 4455 Viewing information on the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display AMP DISPLAY Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly You can also use DISPLAY on the receiver Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied gt Volume level Stream info FM and AM band Program Service name or preset station name gt Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode gt Sound field currently applied gt Volume level 2 Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 44 49 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK only page 50 Note Character or m
97. ode e Move your audio components away from the TV e Assign the component video input correctly Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the components are connected correctly e Select the source component using the input buttons page 43 Tuner The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial Receiver ANTENNA AM En COL om O Ground earth wire not supplied y To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary e 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 48 e Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote so that the frequency appears o
98. oduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if you have selected a speaker pattern without subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE SMALL Tf the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and front high speakers are also automatically set to SMALL E CNT SIZE LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE SMALL Tf the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or subwoofer E SUR SIZE The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE SMALL If
99. only one front speaker is connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected e Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B R terminals When you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B L terminals Either the front left high or front right high speaker is not connected WEH represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the error code the speaker channel may not appears 2 Perform Auto Calibration again Press AMP then press Press 4 4 to select RETRY YES then press 3 Follow steps in 3 Confirming saving the measurement results page 38 Checking the measurement results When you select PHASE INFO You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase 1 Press repeatedly to select a speaker you want to check Display and explanation EEE IN The speaker is in phase MMM OUT The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers MINI
100. or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording components e Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted In this case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies The receiver has a video conversion function For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 31 2268 I Notes on connecting DIGITAL 4a Connecting the audio MEDIA PORT adapter e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA com p one nts PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards The following illustration shows how to the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack connect a Super Audio CD player CD player e Be sure to make DMPORT connections CD recorder and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT firmly insert the connector straight in adapter Before connecting cords be sure to e As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA disconnect the AC power cord mains lead PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the mamm Super Audio receiver P CD player Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL ME
101. or you are using For details see RESOLUTION page 83 Notes on converting video signals When video signals from a VCR etc are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV depending on the status of the video signal output the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit such as TBC the images may be distorted or may not be output In this case set the image improvement circuit function to off Converted HDMI image output do not support x v Colour x v Color and Deep Colour Deep Color The resolution of signals that can be converted by the receiver is 480i only Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details on video output setting HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals e The converted video signals are not output from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack e The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to 1080p To connect a recording component When recording connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up conversion function Note Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly 310 suo 9auu
102. order and adjust the recording level 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the SA CD CD CD R AUDIO OUT jacks 450 jus o o 7 e o 1 EN e 3 7 Recording onto a recording media 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording component VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Notes e Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source e Only analog signals are output from the analog output jack for recording HDMI sound cannot be recorded 4600 Tuner Operations 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 aerials to the receiver page 32 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 5 Area code FM AM CEL CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz
103. ou want 180 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left fram CENTER SURROUND BACK ONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B L RR CCE SNC 5 5 TE 5 R gt O o e skio E fee e Right Left Right a 10 mm 13 32 in Subwoofer gt Surround back Front high Bi amplifier Front B speaker Front A speaker O Monaural audio cord not supplied Speaker cord not supplied a cw continued 1905 suon9auuo Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals connection If you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to L of this terminals Tf you are not using surround back speaker or front high speakers and you have an additional front speaker system connect the additional front speaker system to this terminals Set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in the SPEAKER menu page 80 You can select the front speaker system you want using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver page 34 Tf you are not using surround back spea
104. ou are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL Tf the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels For details see page 81 E SB ASSIGN e SPKB If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals select SPK B BI AMP If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection select BI AMP OFF If you connect surround back speakers or front high speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals select OFF Note When you change the connection from bi amplifier or speaker front B to surround back or front high speakers connection set SB ASSIGN to OFF then perform the Auto Calibration again page 37 8048 E FL DIST E FR DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E CNT DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker E SL DIST E SR DIST Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers E SB DIST E SBL D
105. patible with Sony TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows e One Touch Play page 57 e System Audio Control page 58 e System Power Off page 59 Theatre Theater Mode Sync page 59 e Audio Return Channel page 60 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the component 5648 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback components automatically by setting the TV page 56 If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver playback components and TV individually page 57 If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function The Control for HDMI function of
106. peaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left high RH Front right high SW Subwoofer Depending on the measurement result the speaker channel may not appears To return to step 2 of 3 Confirming saving the measurement results Press Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value 400 AUTO CAL menu You can use the AUTO CAL menu to make various adjustments for Auto Calibration settings and to name the position For details on adjusting the parameters see Using the setting menu page 72 E A CAL START E CAL TYPE Lets you select the Auto Calibration type for each seating position For details see step 4 of 3 Confirming saving the measurement results page 38 You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings E POSITION You can register three patterns as position 1 2 and 3 depending on the seating positions listening environment and measurement conditions If you do not select the position number the Auto Calibration result will automatically save as POS 1 initial setting To register settings for the listening environment You can select the seating position you wa
107. ponents connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter see 4a Connecting the audio components page 23 Notes e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on the remote button operation see page 15 1 Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV screen For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 52 Using a bi amplifier connection T Press AMP MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select lt SPEAKER gt then press or gt 3 Press t v repeatedly to select SP PATTERN then press or 4 Press select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround ba
108. r you have made the bi amplifier connection set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP in the SPEAKER menu page 71 3 Connecting the TV Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead TV suon2 uuoy Video signals Audio signals Audio Video signals DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY O Component video cord not supplied Recommended connection O Video cord not supplied Alternative connection O Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound Oe HDMI cable not supplied broadcasting from the speakers connected to the We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI receiver connect either or Be sure to turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function Dit your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection In this case set ARC to ARC ON in HDMI menu page 60 cable continued 2158 Notes e Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted e Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT
109. s possible from the above electronic equipment or place where S AIR reception is stable 61 GB suonelado ylv S Setting up an S AIR product Before using an S AIR product be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission Inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver page 32 e Establishing sound transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit ID setting page 62 e Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation page 63 AMP MENU el MENU HOME KD TE e Establishing sound transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit ID setting When you match the ID of the S AIR main unit and the S AIR sub unit you can establish sound transmission You can use multiple S AIR main unit by setting a different ID for each unit To set the ID of the S AIR main unit 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select lt S AIR gt then press or 3 Press repeatedly to select S AIR ID then press or 6205 4 Press repeatedly to select the ID A B or C you want then press G To exit the menu Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU To set the ID of the S AIR sub unit Be sure to match the ID on S AIR sub unit you want to the S AIR main unit For details on setting the ID of the surround amplifier and S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier
110. s very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will be set to off automatically 3568 J19M1999y y Buliedald 1 Setting up the Auto Calibration When using front high speakers ql E ms MT a microphone i Be sure to set the speaker pattern to a setting with front high speakers page 78 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears 3648 On setting up the active subwoofer e When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid point e If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to the maximum If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set this function to off deactivated CUT OFF pea Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position 2 Performing Auto Calibration Vv AMP c
111. sconnect the AC power cord mains lead e Itis not necessary to connect all the cords Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected components e Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 2405 Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format HDMI features e A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM This receiver can receive multi channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD and HDMI Deep Colour Deep Color x v Colour x v Color This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function For details see BRAVIA Sync Features page 56 Analog video signals input to the VIDEO j
112. serted to the EZW T100 slot on the receiver 76 LEVEL menu You can adjust the level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields E TEST TONE Lets you adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position OFF The test tone is turned off AUTO HEH The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence MIN represent a speaker channel Adjusting the speaker level You can adjust each speaker s level using the following parameters For front left right speakers you can adjust the level from 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps For other speakers you can adjust the level from 20 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps E FL LEVEL E FR LEVEL E CNT LEVEL E SL LEVEL E SR LEVEL E SB LEVEL E SBL LEVEL E SBR LEVEL E LH LEVEL E RH LEVEL E SW LEVEL Note Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available E D RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically e COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e COMP AUTO The dynamic range is compressed automatically e COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic r
113. space in video This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard E A _ o 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 receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U2 only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the ca
114. spective components Notes e Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and receiver e If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV e If the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV Playing back components with one touch operation One Touch Play By a simple operation one touch components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start automatically You can enjoy the sound images from the connected components When you set PASS THRU to AUTO or ON sound and images can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode When you start playback a connected component the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow Receiver and TV Turns on if in standby mode Switches to appropriate HDMI input Notes Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output e Depending on the settings the receiver may not turns on when PASS THRU is set to AUTO or ON Tip You can also select a connected component such as DVD Blu ray disc player using the TV menu Th
115. t from O ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This function does not work in the following cases Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected E DUAL MONO Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources MAIN SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously MAIN Sound of the main language will be output e SUB Sound of the sub language will be output 8200 E DEC PRIO Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN or HDMI IN jacks e DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set this item to DEC AUTO When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected only PCM signals are output from the connected player When signals other than PCM are received set this item to DEC AUTO Notes e Even when DEC PRIO is set to DEC PCM the so
116. t is selected S AIR receiver or surround amplifier is used If you use the Auto Standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority E NAME IN Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 44 S AIR menu For details on S AIR see S AIR Operations page 60 Using the Remote Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals Note You cannot change the settings of DMPORT input buttons RMSET AV VO UP Q TV E EE BD Dvo fru Numeric wv VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 a buttons Sel omporT TUNER oma f uoma i ENTER HOMI 4 JE 1 Press AV 1 while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes 2 Press the input button for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD The RM SET UP and SHIFT indicator light up continued 8548 ajousy ay Buisn 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more th
117. t malfunction e As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven may prevent sound transmission e As the S AIR function uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wireless systems such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices interference or poor transmission may result In this case take the following steps Avoid placing the S AIR product s near other wireless systems Avoid using the S Air product s and the other wireless systems spontaneously The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s The transmission distance differs depending on the usage environment Find a location where transmission between the S AIR main unit and sub unit is most effective and install the S AIR main unit and sub unit there Place the S AIR product s on the stable surface off the floor Poor transmission may occur and the transmission distance may be too short if the following conditions exist There is a wall floor made of reinforced concrete or stone between the S AIR product s There is an iron divider door or furniture electric product made of fireproof glass metal etc between the S AIR product s If you have any questions or problems concerning your rece
118. tails see Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 69 You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings E CTRL HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see BRAVIA Sync Features page 56 E PASS THRU Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode ON When the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT Jack AUTO When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the ON setting OFF The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in the standby mode Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected component s source on the TV This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the ON setting Notes e This parameter is not available when CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL OFF e When AUTO is selected it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when ON is selected e When the receiver is in standby mode HDMI indicator will lights up if PASS THRU is set to AUTO or ON However when PASS THRU is set to
119. tch 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display Audio input modes E AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes e Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input e When the Analog Direct function is selected audio input is set to ANALOG automatically and you cannot select other modes e When HDMI 1 4 or DMPORT input is selected appears on the display and you cannot select other modes Select an input mode other than the HDMI 1 4 and DMPORT input then set the audio input mode Enjoying the sound images from other inputs You can reassign audio and or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used For example when you want to connect your DVD player but cannot find an unused input DVD player To OPTICAL To COMPONENT BD IN jack VIDEO IN 1 jacks audio signal video signal Assign to DVD input jack using A ASSIGN in AUDIO menu using V ASSIGN in VIDEO menu Receiver
120. the playback component does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback component Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 5400 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE to select NIGHT ON The NIGHT MODE function is activated Note This function does not work in the following cases Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected Tips e While the NIGHT MODE is turned on D RANGE is automatically set to COMP MAX e You can also set NIGHT MODE to NIGHT ON in AUDIO menu page 75 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation VW MUSIC 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC press 1 5 S F CLEAR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 5568 punos punong Burfofuzg BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync BRAVIA Sync is com
121. the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the TV 1 Connect the receiver TV and playback components via HDMI connection page 24 The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback components 3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the TV The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected components are turned on simultaneously When the setup is completed COMPLETE will appear For details on setting the TV refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function ES ESC AMP MENU 4 4 4 p CMENU_ 1 Perform the steps given in If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 56 2 Press AMP MENU 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select lt HDMI gt then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select CTRL HDMI then press or 5 Press repeatedly to select CTRL ON Control for HDMI function is turned on 6 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected component to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on you do not need to change the setting For details on setting the TV and connected components refer to the operating instructions of the re
122. the receiver is in standby mode there is no image or sound output from the TV e When the receiver is in standby mode image and sound are output from the HDMI component selected the last time you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other component play the component and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI component you want to enjoy Make sure PASS THRU is set to ON in the HDMI menu if you connect components not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 56 S AIR function S AIR connection is not established sound transmission is not established e g the indicator of the S AIR sub unit turns off flashes or turns red e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 meters 26 feet away from this S AIR main unit e Confirm the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit page 62 e Another S AIR sub unit is paired to the S AIR main unit Pair the desired S AIR sub unit with the S AIR main unit page 63 e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e The S AIR sub unit is turned off Make sure the AC power cord mains lead is connected and turn on the S AIR sub unit No sound is heard from the S AIR receiver e Check that the components are connected to the receiver No sound is heard from the S AIR product
123. the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other speaker that is set to LARGE E FH SIZE LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set front high speakers to LARGE SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front high channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other speaker that is set to LARGE continued 7905 suoneslado pesueapy Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if y
124. to perform a selected operation 241 THEATER RM AAP049 only THEATRE RM AAPO050 only Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function page 59 The following buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver number 5 VIDEO 1 TOOLS OPTIONS Displays the TV options MENU HOME Displays the TV menus 11 TV CH 9 RM AAP049 only PROG RM AAP050 only Selects the preset TV channels I RM AAPO050 only In text mode Selects the next or previous page 13 TV INPUT RM AAP049 only gt Input select RM AAPO050 only Selects the input signal TV or video E Text hold RM AAP050 only In text mode Holds the current page WIDE RM AAP049 only ZF Wide mode RM AAP050 only Selects the wide picture mode 14 MUTING RM AAP049 only aX RM AAPO50 only Activates the TV s muting function 15 TV VOL RM AAP049 only lt 1 RM AAP050 only Adjusts the TV volume 17 RETURN EXIT Returns to the previous TV menu 19 GUIDE RM AAP049 only E Guide RM AAP050 only Displays the on screen program guide 14 PRESET TV CH RM AAP049 only PROG RM AAP050 only D RM AAP050 only Sit you pr
125. 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 e Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO page 69 and the DIGITAL connection is not made for the selected input e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO page 69 and the A ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input page 69 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 69 e Check that the Analog Direct is not selected e Check that the A ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input page 69 e Set ARC to ARC OFF when no sound is output from TV OPTICAL IN jack during TV input page 60 continued 9568 UOBuJOJU BUO
126. ts 1 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display Measurement process Explanation Display Completes properly Proceed to step SAVE EXIT 2 Fails See When error E MEM A codes appear page 39 2 View the measurement result Press AMP and then press repeatedly to select the item Then press Item and explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level DIST INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distance PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE INFO page 39 WARN CHECK Displays warning concerning the measurement results See When you select WARN CHECK page 39 SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again 3848 3 Save the measurement result Select SAVE EXIT in step 2 COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number 4 select the calibration type Press 4 4 repeatedly to select calibration type then press Calibration type and explanation FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat ENGINEER S
127. ts up when surround back speakers selection is set to BI AMP page 71 18 11 SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated page 45 12 LPCM Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals 13 DTS ES indicators Lights up when the receiver is decoding the DTS or DTS ES signals DTS DTS DTS ES DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS 96 kHz 24 bit Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 69 14 Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only A station that provides RDS services is tuned in MEM Lights up when a memory function such as Preset Memory page 48 etc is activated ST Stereo broadcast 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 or upmixes the source sound based on the speaker settings LH Front Left High RH Front Right High 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 SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Speaker patter
128. und may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back e When playback a DTS CD set DEC PRIO to DEC AUTO E A ASSIGN Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source For details see Enjoying the sound images from other inputs page 69 E NIGHT MODE Lets you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels For details see Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE page 55 e NIGHT ON NIGHT OFF VIDEO menu You can make settings for video E RESOLUTION Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals component video and video and output from the HDMI TV OUT jack e AUTO The resolution is set automatically depending on the connected TV 480 576p The resolution is set to 480p 576p Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver e 720p The resolution is set to 720p Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver e 10801 The resolution is set to 10801 Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver 1080p The resolution is set to 1080p Video signals are upconverted and output through the receiver Note If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in RESOLUTION the images from the TV will not be output correctly E V ASSIGN Lets you assign the video input to other input source For de
129. us provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high definition video media Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7 1 channel of high quality multichannel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets E Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6 1 channel Active scenes especially are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound E Dolby Pro Logic IIx Technology for 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel playback Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel Furthermore existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel E Dolby Pro Logic liz Dolby Pro Logic Iz brings a vertical aspect to the sound field through the addition of left and right front high speakers It decodes nondirectional elements in the audio mix and r
130. with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received The measurement result is not utilized when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room However you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference For details see Adjusting the speaker levels TEST TONE page 42 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration check the following items Set up and connect the speakers page 17 19 Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack Do not connect other microphones to this jack Set SB ASSIGN to BI AMP in SPEAKER menu if you use bi amplifier connection page 71 Set SB ASSIGN to SPK B in SPEAKER menu if you use speakers front B connection page 80 Pair the surround amplifier to S AIR main unit if you want to use surround amplifier Make sure the speaker output is not set to SPK OFF page 34 Disconnect the headphones Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors Make sure the environment is quiet to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement Select the seating position as position 1 2 or 3 to save the Auto Calibration result page 40 Notes During the calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers i

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