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Sony STR-DA3000ES User's Manual

1. 150 W 150W SURR BACK 150 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 6 STR DA5000ES FRONT 150 W 150 W CENTER 150 W SURR 150 W 150 W SURR BACK 150 W 150 W FRONT 130 W 130 W CENTER 130 W SURR 130 W 130 W STR DA3000ES STR DA3000ES SURR BACK 130 W 130 W SURR BACK 130 W Actual Rated Maximum Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms JEITA STR DASOOOES 220 W 220 W Actual Rated Maximum Output at Surround Mode 8 ohms JEITA STR DASOOOES 4 FRONT 220 W 220 W CENTER 220 W SURR 220 W 220 W SURR BACK 220 W 220 W Models of area code CEL CN KR POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DASOOOES 170 W 170 W STR DA3000ES 150 W 150 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DASOOOES 150 W 150 W STR DA3000ES 130 W 130 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DA5000ES FRONT 170 W 170 W CENTER 170 W SURR 170 W 170 W SURR BACK 170 W 170 W FRONT 150 W 150 W CENTER 150 W SURR 150 W 150 W SURR BACK 150 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DA5000ES FRONT 150 W 150 W CENTER 150 W SURR 150 W 150 W SURR BACK 150 W 150 W FRONT 130 W 130 W CENTER 130 W SURR 130 W 130 W SURR BACK 130 W Actual Rated Maximum Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms JEITA STR DASOOOES 220
2. Rotate MAIN MENU to select CUSTOMIZE Rotate MENU to select USER PRESET MEM Rotate to select the USER PRESET number Press MEMORY ENTER oc G2 N To store other settings repeat steps 1 to 5 Settings that can be stored in USER PRESET e Input selected by the INPUT SELECTOR e INPUT MODE setting e Selected sound field e MULTI CH IN setting e DIRECT setting e NIGHT MODE setting e C WIDTH setting e DIMENSION setting e PANORAMA MODE setting e EFFECT LEVEL setting e FRONT REVERB setting e SCREEN DEPTH setting e VIR SPEAKERS setting e Tuner settings band frequency stereo mono setting preset number To use the USER PRESET 1 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you want 2 Press MEMORY ENTER Note When the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting is changed after you store a USER PRESET and if the stored INPUT MODE setting cannot be used a selectable setting is applied automatically Example 1 Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign DVD OPT to TAPE 2 Set the INPUT MODE of TAPE to AUTO 2CH or OPTICAL FIXED then store in the USER PRESET 3 Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign DVD OPT to DVD 4 Select the USER PRESET stored in example 2 The INPUT MODE of TAPE is automatically set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED You cannot select AUTO 2CH or OPTICAL FIXED Other Operations Naming preset stations and
3. STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW only There is no sound from sub woofer e When all speakers are set to LARGE and N eo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music is selected there is no sound from the sub woofer The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press A F D MOVIE or MUSIC e Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done e Check that the components are connected correctly e Select the source component with INPUT SELECTOR 5808 The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA G round wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the st
4. AUTO Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level NIGHT MODE STR DA5OOOES only 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 RM LJ312 1 Press lt repeatedly to select the RECEIVER menu 2 Move the easy scroll key to select NIGHT MODE then press the key to enter the selection The NIGHT MODE function 1s activated Tip While this function is on the BASS TREBLE and EFFECT level increase and D RANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX page 46 Note This function cannot be activated when MULTI CH IN or DIRECT function is activated Listening to the sound without any adjustment You can listen to the sound without adjusting the equalizer and surround effect Press DIRECT The DIRECT indicator lights up and the equalizer and sound fields are canceled Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc format you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the
5. 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display vertically You can adjust from 0 to 32 E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps For STR DA3000ES DIMMER indicator lights up When you set to turn off the display completely the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator is also turned off E UP YUV HUE Video hue level Initial setting 4 sBuI9S pue sjuswysnipy pooueapy 7 Lets you adjust the hue of the images when you upconvert the video or S video signals to component video signals You can adjust from 1 to 7 E UP YUV SHARPNESS Video sharpness level Initial setting 4 Lets you adjust the sharpness of the images when you upconvert the video or S video signals to component video signals You can adjust from to 7 E UP YUV COLOR Video chroma level Initial setting 4 Lets you adjust the chroma of the images when you upconvert the video or S video signals to component video signals You can adjust from 1 to 7 E DIGITAL ASSIGN 2 Digital audio input assignment Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input For details see Assigning the audio input on page 38 E USER PRESET MEM User preset memory Lets you store the adjusted sound field settings etc For details see Storing the adjusted settings on page 48 continued 4368 4468 E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR
6. Tip Models of area code U CA only To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier use the PRE OUT jacks The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks For example if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks 17 186 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet Z AC IN terminal The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the area code Notes The AC OUTLET s on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on e Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet This may cause a malfunction Before using the receiver Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults 1 Press I on the receiver to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I O on the recei
7. s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT Jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator Notes e No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL or COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver Connect the player to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player e You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect it to this receiver s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder For details on the required cords A H see page 7 FM 4 7 3 4 Taa TER COAXIAL ANTENNA RS232C MAY air PRR RER RER Price ee Er SURRA 1 R ASSIGNABLE MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 DVD player Super Audio CD player Multi channel decoder etc Tips e This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS e Make connections to either the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 or MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks according to the number of audi
8. time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e You can also use on the receiver for the adjustment RM LJ312 After the adjustment press lt on the remote repeatedly again until RECEIVER menu appears Move the easy scroll key to select TEST TONE then press the key repeatedly to select TEST TONE OFF RM LG112 Press TEST TONE again The test tone turns off To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set TEST TONE in the LEVEL menu to FIX page 40 The test tone is output only from the selected speaker For more precise adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level Set MENU EXPAND in the CUSTOMIZE menu to ON page 42 Then select the two speakers you want to adjust using PHASE NOISE or PHASE AUDIO in the LEVEL menu page 46 p911 S BuIne g 2368 2468 Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 3 To mute the sound Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input The selected input appears in the display Toselectthe Display VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or TV game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD Satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD DAT CD or Super Audio CD CD SACD player Built in tuner FM or AM and frequency Turntable PHONO Turn on the component and start playback Rotate
9. Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 7669 The Number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade name SONY Model No STR DASOOOES STR DA3000ES Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 U S A Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For customer in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Except for European model ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model STR DASOOOES and STR DA3000ES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual STR DA3000ES ar
10. MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume Press MUTING on the remote To cancel press MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume Even if you turn off the receiver the muting function works when you turn on the receiver again Notes on using headphones e When headphones are connected you can select only the following sound fields page 35 HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI 1 HEADPHONE MULTI 2 HEADPHONE THEATER e When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH IN function page 25 the sound of all channels may not output depending on the speaker settings Listening to multi channel sound MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD Surround effects are not activated when using this input Press MULTI CH IN 1 2 repeatedly to select the multi channel audio source MULTI CH 1 DIRECT or MULTI CH 2 DIRECT The selected audio source is output When a center speaker or sub woofer is not connected If you have set the center speaker to NO or set the sub woofer to NO in the SPEAKER SET UP menu page 19 and you activate the MULTI CH IN function the analog center or sub woofer audio will be output from the front left and right speakers Listening to FM AM radio Yo
11. The entered name is registered Note Models of area code CEL only When you name an RDS station and tune in the station the Program Service PS name appears instead of the name you entered You cannot change the name of a Program Service PS name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service PS name SuoIe1odO 1ou1O 4958 508 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote RM LJ31 2 Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu then press the key repeatedly while the power is on RM LG112 Press ALT then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you select or press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 gt OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu RM LJ312 or press ALT then press SLEEP RM LG112 The remaining time appears in the display Selecting the speaker system Set the SPEAKERS switch according to the front speakers you want to drive Set to To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A B The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKER
12. fields are selected no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SPEAKER SET UP menu However the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE Low Frequency Effect signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL D CONCERT HALL A D CONCERT HALL B CHURCH JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT STADIUM SPORTS For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU EXPAND see page 42 For details on how to set the items see page 46 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings T Press 1 0 to turn off the power 2 While holding down MUSIC press IZO S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of each speaker using the EQUALIZER menu Bass Midrange Treble Level dB 1 Frequency Frequency Hz Hz Hz Frequency You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer bank EQ PRESET 1 5 and apply them 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select EQUALIZER 3 Rotate MENU to select EQ PRESET 4 Rotate to select the equalizer bank
13. important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user 1s encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to
14. inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR and display it in the receiver s display To index a preset station ouch QP Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner FM or AM Press FM AM to select FM or AM Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 27 Rotate MAIN MENU to select TUNER Rotate MENU to select NAME IN Press MEMORY ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure of To create an index name To index an input 1 To Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an input you want to create an index name for Rotate MAIN MENU to select CUSTOMIZE Rotate MENU to select NAME IN Press MEMORY ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure of To create an index name create an index name Use MENU and to create an index name Rotate to select a character then rotate MENU to move the cursor to the next position Tips e You can select the character type as follows by rotating Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols e To enter a blank space rotate until a blank space appears in the display e If you made a mistake rotate MENU until the character you want to change flashes then rotate to select the correct character 2 Press MEMORY ENTER
15. key to enter the selection RM LG112 1 Move the easy scroll key to select TUNER then press the key repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press D SKIP CH PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 26 automatic tuning page 25 or preset tuning page 27 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Top level One of the followings band and preset number is displayed e PS Program Service name e Present station name e Frequency Lower level PTY Program Type indication RT Radio Text indication CT Time indication in 24 hour system level Sound field currectly applied 4 This information also ap
16. sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which 1s not outputting any sound Make sure you have not connected only the L or R jack to a monaural component Use a monaural stereo cable not supplied and connect it to both the L and R jacks However there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field PRO LOGIC etc is selected When the center speaker is set to NO sound is output only from front L R speakers There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that you have selected the correct component with INPUT SELECTOR e Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to OFF page 50 e Check that t
17. sound will be output to a maximum of 7 1 channels e SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker select SINGLE The sound will be output to a maximum of 6 1 channels e NO If you did not connect surround back speakers select NO STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW only e YES If you connect a surround back speaker select YES e NO If you did not connect surround back speaker select NO Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels To adjust the equalizer see page 41 E FRONT XXX meter Front speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 meter 10 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjus
18. surround back decoding mode For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on page 37 Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB DECODING in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 42 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream When you select AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 5 19 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 5 19 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 19 DTS Matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 19 DTS Discrete decoder When you select MATRIX Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 19 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 19 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 19 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you selec
19. video screen when you turn on the receiver e OFF Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on e CTRL Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers manually by the CIS command of the IR remote or RS232C control e ZONE Lets you turn on output of 12V triggers when the main receiver or the receiver in each zone is turned on INPUT for 12V TRIG MAIN only Lets you turn on output of 12V triggers when the main receiver is turned on depending on the setting of each input See To set the 12V trigger setting for each input MAIN for 12V TRIG 2ND and 12V TRIG 3RD only Lets you link 2nd or 3rd zone trigger operation to the main receiver To set the 12V trigger setting for each input The initial setting is OFF for all inputs To set this setting you can use only the controls on the front panel 1 Select INPUT in 12V TRIG MAIN 2 Press MEMORY ENTER 3 Rotate MENU to select the input 4 Rotate to select ON to activate 12V trigger or select OFF to disactivate 5 Press MEMORY ENTER sBuI9S pue S1uou1sn py pooueapy 7 47 4848 Storing the adjusted settings USER PRESET You can store the adjusted sound field settings etc as USER PRESET upto 3 and can easily apply Setting the USER PRESET 1 Adjust the sound field etc For the settings you can store see Settings that can be stored in USER PRESET
20. 33 BASS R2 42 IZO power 1 DECODE PRIORITY 23 43 28 19 25 38 39 40 41 42 Digital Cinema Sound indicator 47 48 49 4 DIMMER indicator STR DA3000ES only DIRECT 24 36 DIRECT indicator DISPLAY 29 28 30 Display 3 30 FM AM 19 26 Input indicators STR DA5000ES only INPUT MODE 11 39 INPUT SELECTOR 10 24 25 26 27 28 39 49 IR receptor MAIN MENU 80 19 25 30 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 MASTER VOLUME 9 24 MEMORY ENTER 20 27 38 49 MENU 29 19 25 30 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 MOVIE 7 34 MULTI CH IN 1 2 25 25 MULTICHANNEL DECODING indicator MUSIC 8 35 40 PHONES jack 15 PRESET TUNING 17 27 SPEAKERS switch 16 50 SURR BACK DECODING 36 TREBLE 1 42 TUNING 18 25 USER PRESET 21 48 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 27 14 6455 Additional Information 000000000000 6568 6608 Index A Adjusting CIS parameters 47 CUSTOMIZE parameters 42 EQUALIZER parameter 41 LEVEL parameter 40 46 SPEAKER SET UP param eters 19 44 speaker volume 22 SURR SET UP parameters 39 Automatic tuning 25 Cc Changing display 30 effect level 39 CIS 47 CIS menu 47 Clearing receiver s memory 18 CONTROL A1 II 54 Crossover frequency 45 CUSTOMIZE menu 42 Digital Cinema Sound 34 Direct tuning 26 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Effect level 39 EQUALIZER
21. 4 247 188 13 4 SONY FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No STR DASO00ES STR DA3000ES 2003 Sony Corporation 26B To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
22. AIN MENU to select EQUALIZER 2 Rotate MENU to select EQ PRESET 3 Rotate to select EQ PRESET 1 5 Clearing stored equalizer settings Rotate MAIN MENU to select EQUALIZER Rotate MENU to select EQ PRESET PRESET 1 5 you want to clear Rotate MENU to select PRESET X CLEAR X is the number of the selected equalizer bank 3 Rotate to select the equalizer EQ 5 Rotate to select YES then press MEMORY ENTER Are you sure appears in the display 6 Rotate to select YES then press MEMORY ENTER PRESET X CLEARED appears in the display and the adjusted contents of the selected equalizer bank are cleared Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu Rotate MAIN MENU to select CUSTOMIZE 2 Rotate MENU to select the parameter For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Rotate to adjust the selected parameter 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E MENU EXPAND Menu expanding ON The advanced parameters for the SPEAKER SET UP SURR SET UP and LEVEL menus are displayed and can be adjusted For details on each setup item see pages 19 39 40 and the following pages e OFF The advanced parameters are not displa
23. FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced gt Sensitivity a Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms v S N 5 Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB 3 Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz v Mono 0 3 O Stereo 0 5 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA 530 1 710 kHz gt With 10 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale Models of other area codes 531 1 602 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 5 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the continued 6165 6268 receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING or TUNING press 1 0 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video S video 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y I Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code U CA CEL TW CN KR Power consumption STR DASOOOES Area code Pp Cp B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms P
24. For details see Naming preset stations and inputs on page 49 Advanced SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters When MENU EXPAND is set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 19 for the SPEAKER SET UP menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters SP EASY SET UP SPEAKER PATTERN SUB WOOFER FRONT SP CENTER SP SURROUND SP SURR BACK SP FRONT XXX meter feet CENTER XXX meter feet SURROUND XXX meter feet SURR BACK XXX meter feet SUB WOOFER XXX meter feet DISTANCE UNIT SP POSI SP CROSSOVER gt XXX Hz Default unit is feet for models of area code U CA Default unit is meter for models of other area codes Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON E DISTANCE UNIT Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances e feet default for models of area code U CA The distance is displayed in feet e meter default for models for models of other area codes The distance is displayed in meters E SP POSI Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 34 SIDE LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and e SIDE HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresp
25. Initial settings are underlined E 2ND ZONE 2nd zone source E 3RD ZONE 3rd zone source STR DA5000ES only Lets you select the source signals analog audio and video signals for 2nd zone only analog audio signals for 3rd zone you want to output in the 2nd zone or 3rd zone except PHONO When you select SOURCE the signals of the current input is output Tips e Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE jacks No signal is output from components connected to only the digital input jacks e When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE jacks even when MULTI CH IN function is used The 2 channel analog audio signals of the current input is output E INSTALLER MODE RS232C control ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS232C port even when the power is off standby mode e OFF The receiver does not receive commands from the RS232C port when the power is off standby mode E 12V TRIG MAIN 12 V trigger for the main receiver E 12V TRIG 2ND 12 V trigger for the 2nd zone E 12V TRIG 3RD 12 V trigger for the 3rd zone STR DA5000ES only Lets you turn on or off the external equipment by outputting 12V triggers STR DASOOOES 3 outputs STR DA3000ES 2 outputs when the receiver is turned on or off For example you can automatically unroll your
26. L A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for a large sound stage produced by reflectivity E D CONCERT HALL B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound E CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church E JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club punos punouwins bulAoluy g E LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields E HEADPHONE 2CH Press 2CH or A F D Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels IN HEADPHONE DIRECT Press DIRECT Outputs the signals without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc E HEADPHONE MULTI 1 MULTI 2 Press MULTI CH 1 2 Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks 3548 3608 E HEADPHONE THEATER DC S Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH or press A F D to select A F D
27. NSION D CS Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers e Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Tips You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Deer Dolby Digital discs Dolby Surround encoded programs PRO LO DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes e The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display E D CONCERT HAL
28. R SET UP 3 Rotate MENU to select the parameter For details see SURR SET UP menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound rotate to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters SURR SET UP menu parameters E EFFECT LEVEL XXX Effect level Initial setting 100 Higher settings apply more surround effect You can adjust from 20 to 120 in 5 steps For advanced SURR SET UP menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON to enable advanced adjustments For details on MENU EXPAND see page 42 For details on how to set the items see page 45 continued sBuI9S pue sjuswysnipy pooueapy 7 3968 40 Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc Rotate MAIN MENU to select LEVEL Go N Rotate MENU to select the parameter For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound rotate to adjust the selected parameter 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters E TEST TONE Test Tone Initial setting OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker When set to AUTO the test tone is output from each speaker automatically When set
29. R CR R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 V AC 60 Hz 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption U CEL TW CN 300 W CA STR DA3000ES Area code 500 VA Power consumption U CEL TW CN KR 280 W CA 470 VA Power consumption during standby mode AC outlets Area code U CA CEL CN KR TW Dimensions Mass Approx IW AC outlets 2 switched 120 W 1A MAX 1 switched 100 W MAX no AC outlet 430 x 175 x 470 mm including projecting parts and controls 13 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 AC power cord 1 STR DAS5OOOES Remote commander RM LJ312 1 R6 size AA batteries 3 STR DA3000ES Remote commander RM LG112 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Models of area code U CA Remote commander RM US106 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 6348 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY P3 28 30 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS A F D 6 33 34 36 2CH 5
30. S A and B terminals parallel connection OFF No speaker output Recording Before you begin make sure you have connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the MD DAT OPTICAL OUT jacks e Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks e The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks e The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when e
31. T SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press gt repeatedly until SUB menu appears then select FM AM from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM AM on the receiver 3 Select DIRECT TUNING from the SUB menu 4 Press gt on the remote repeatedly until NUM menu appears then select the numbers for the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 100 kHz Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception RM LG112 1 Move the easy scroll key to select TUNER then press the key repeatedly to select FM or AM You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press ALT then press D TUNING on the remote 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 100 kHz Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure y
32. W 220 W STR DA3000ES 200 W 200 W Actual Rated Maximum Output at Surround Mode 8 ohms JEITA STR DASOOOES STR DA3000ES STR DA3000ES FRONT 220 W 220 W CENTER 220 W SURR 220 W 220 W SURR BACK 220 W 220 W FRONT 200 W 200 W CENTER 200 W SURR 200 W 200 W SURR BACK 200 W 200 W STR DA3000ES 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz CEL 230 V AC 50 60 Hz CN 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz KR 220 V AC 60 Hz 3 Models of area code U CA only 4 Models of area code TW only Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB MULTI CHANNEL 10 Hz 40 kHz INPUT 1 2 CD 3 dB when sound field and SACD TAPE MD equalizer bypassed DAT DVD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 3 Inputs Analog PHONO S N 86 dB MULTICHANNEL S N 96 dB INPUT 1 2 CD SACD TAPE MD DAT DVD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 3 Inputs Digital CD SACD DVD S N 96 dB Coaxial A 20 kHz LPF CD SACD DVD TV S N 96 dB SAT MD DAT A 20 kHz LPF VIDEO3 Optical Outputs TAPE MD DAT REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SUB WOOFER EQUALIZER Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna
33. al continued p911 S BuIne E 1368 14 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks you can watch the video from the selected input page 24 You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP LEVEL SURR SET UP EQUALIZER CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote For details on the required cords A H see page 7 INPUT 10 IMPEDANCE USE 4 160 KUIWEKA SURROUND SPEAKERS AAAA E CENTER SPERKER mg PEAKERE INPUT VIDEO 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied COMPONENT VIDEO PR CR yA 4 2 Ht LE IMPEDANCE use 4 160 GULL tins SURROUND SPEAKERS The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible e Do not use the h SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver p911 S BuIne E 15 3 Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW or 6 1 channel STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW only To fully enjo
34. ations 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 27 e Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work e Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Select the appropriate input on the receiver e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your TV away from the audio components Remote control The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Check if the command modes of the receiver and the remote is the same If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot operate the receiver with the remote To switch the command mode of the remote press 1 while pressing INPUT MODE Each time you pre
35. audio output jacks 8 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 11 1c Connecting components with only analog audio Jacks 13 2 Connecting the antennas 15 3 Connecting speakers 16 4 Connecting the AC power cord 18 5 Setting up the speakers 19 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and D I HH aiiin na ro NA KAWA WA 9 0 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound 25 MULTI CH IN Listening to FM AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically 27 AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL only Presetting radio stations 27 Using the Radio Data System RDS 28 Models of area code CEL only Changing the display 30 About the indications in the display 31 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 33 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 33 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 34 Selecting the surround back decoding IS b8ucanftrldtdo losd44 oi s t 36 SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio Input 38 DIGITAL ASSIGN 46B Switching the audio input mode for digital COMPONEN S 6isx2xestadevaadsess
36. c function selection Note Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL AITI jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly CONTROL Alli and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL AI jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A III and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL AI control system will be available with the CONTROL A II control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL AI jacks and components with CONTROL A1TI jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the amplifier receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set
37. cert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX ADCS CINEMA STUDIO EX BD CS CINEMA STUDIO Ex CDCS V MULTI DIMENSION DC S About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with DC S marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director E CINEMA STUDIOEXADCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E CINEMA STUDIOEXBDCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects E CINEMA STUDIOEXCDCS 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 DIME
38. cording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic input selection to operate Using CONTROL S Control System SuoI1e1odO 1ou1O i 5565 5608 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the 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 grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rise
39. d 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 Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field A F D AUTO A F D 2CH SW in the SURR SET UP menu CREATE The initial setting is OFF LLLA SL SR D DIGITAL EX Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input EX lights up when Dolby Digital EX signals are input When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 39 DTS ES 96 24 DO PRO LOGIC Il NEO 6 DISCRETE MOVIE MUSIC CINEMA MATRIX 4 5 Ss WS EF B l INPUT Lights up constantly One of the input indicators also lights up according to the current input AUTO Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH page 39 DTS ES Lights up when DTS signals are input ES lights up when DTS ES signals are input When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 39 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED page 39 OPT Lights up whe
40. ding mode you want for your audio sound A F D mode Decoding mode AUTO As encoded PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC IT MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic H PRO LOGIC IT MUSIC Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Neo 6 Music MULTI STEREO Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However when A F D 2CH SW in the SURR SET UP menu is set to CREATE and 1f there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary Tip In most cases A F D AUTO provides the most appropriate decoding You may want to use SURR BACK DECODING page 36 to match the input stream to the mode you prefer continued punos punouwins BuI o ua i 3368 3405 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel 2 channel decoding mode This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IT 6 channels t
41. diting a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT or DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output
42. e input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears in the display Audio input modes e AUTO 2CH Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks when there is no digital audio signals e COAXIAL FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack e OPTICAL FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks e ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes e You cannot select the digital audio input which is assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function page 38 e Some of the audio input modes do not appear depending on the input Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURR SET UP menu and LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the SURR SET UP menu You can customize the surround effects of the selected sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select SUR
43. e speaker setup pattern Rotate to select the speaker setup pattern and press MEMORY ENTER to enter the selection continued 1968 2068 Check your speaker pattern using the supplied Easy Setup Guide E SUB WOOFER Sub woofer e YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES e NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers E FRONT SP Front speakers e LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE When the sub woofer is set to NO front speakers are automatically set to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO E CENTER SP Center speaker e LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or yo
44. ea code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example STR DASOOOES only e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote STR DA5000ES RM LJ312 STR DA3000ES RM LG112 STR DA5000ES STR DA3000ES Models of area code U CA only RM US106 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the upper left portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XXAA 5 oS Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 3GB Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONENTS ci 026125265 cisco tevin dune 6 la Connecting components with digital
45. ealer PROTECTOR CHECK CODE 22 There is a problem with the power circuit Turn off the receiver and check the speaker connection Then turn on the power again Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 40 UOJ EUI1OJUI JEUOJ IDDV i 5Q68 6068 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only STR DASOOOES With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 170 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 6 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output STR DA3000ES With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 6 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Models of area code U CA TW POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 6 STR DA5000ES 170 W 170 W STR DA3000ES 150 W 150 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 6 STR DA5000ES 150 W 150 W STR DA3000ES 130 W 130 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 6 STR DA5000ES FRONT 170 W 170 W CENTER 170 W SURR 170 W 170 W SURR BACK 170W 170 W FRONT 150 W 150 W CENTER 150 W SURR 150 W 150 W SURR BACK
46. econd DVD player to the DVD OPTICAL IN jack Also connect the analog audio video output jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the receiver Assign DVD COAX to DVD and assign DVD OPT to VIDEO 2 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select CUSTOMIZE Rotate MENU to select DIGITAL ASSIGN Press MEMORY ENTER Rotate MENU to select the digital audio input you want to assign or G2 N Rotate to select the input you want to assign the digital audio input jack selected in step 4 The input you can assign varies for each audio input For details see Selectable audio inputs for each input Selectable audio inputs for each input VIDEO 3 OPT VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE DVD COAX DVD OPT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE TV SAT OPT TV SAT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE MD DAT OPT MD DAT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE CD SACD COAX CD SACD OPT CD SACD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE Notes e You cannot assign several audio inputs to the same input e You cannot use the audio input for the original input when it is assigned to another input e When you assign the audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically page 39 e You cannot assign for TUNER Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components for which this receiver have digital audio input jacks T Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select th
47. from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output SuoIe1odO 1ou1O i 5168 52GB Models of area code U CA only 2ND ZONE OUT ONOKO FRONT SPEAKERS 2ND 3RD ZONE ZONE Listening to the sound in another zone 3RD ZONE OUT STR DA5000ES only You can select analog audio video signals for output to the 2nd zone or audio signals for the 3rd zone STR DA5000ES only For details on the connection see page 53 Use the remote RM US106 for the operation 1 On the remote press 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE STR DA5000ES only The remote switches to the 2nd zone or 3rd zone STR DASOOOES only mode For details on the supplied remote refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Turn on the main receiver this receiver Turn on the amplifier in the 2nd or 3rd zone Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output For the 2nd zone analog video and audio signals are output For the 3rd zone STR DASOOOES only only analog audio signals are output When you select SOURCE the signals of the current input are output 5 Press MASTER VOL on the remote to adjust the volume of the 2nd zone or 3rd zone The default setting of the volume is co dB no sound output Tips Even when this receiver is turned off the receiver in
48. he headphones are not connected e Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function e When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE 1s activated page 36 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 analog 2 channel sources e Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to assign the audio input of other input to the selected input page 38 e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAXIAL FIXED nor OPTICAL FIXED for the selected input page 39 e Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to assign the audio input of other input to the selected input page 38 e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 39 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAXIAL FIXED for the sources from OPTICAL input jack nor set to OPTICAL FIXED for the sources from COAXIAL input jack e Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speake
49. hrough DTS Neo 6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic However DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo 6 they are output in 2 channels Press A F D repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode E PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E 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 when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs the Dolby Pro Logic If Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E Neo 6 Cinema Performs the DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding E Neo 6 Music Performs the DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 channel L R signals from all speakers If you connect a sub woofer When the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer However the low frequency signal is not generated for Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music when all speakers are set to LARGE Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and con
50. ics Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc Other Music Wether amp Metr Finance Children s Progs Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae Weather information Stock market reports and trading etc Programs for children Program type Description indication Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel amp Touring Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA Leisure amp Hobby Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary None Country music programs Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Programs featuring oldies music Folk music programs Investigative features Any programs not defined above uoIe1odO 19Iqdury 2968 Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change as follows All inputs except FM and AM Index name and sound field name gt Input name and sound field na
51. ideo input only Satellite tuner With digital audio output With analog audio output only CD Super Audio CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD DAT deck With digital audio output With analog audio output only Tape deck Analog disc turntable Multi channel decoder VCR video camera video game etc Page 8 9 11 12 8 9 9 or 12 14 8 9 8 9 10 11 13 10 13 13 11 14 4 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Model with component video Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y input jacks Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords A to H not supplied A Audio cord F Coaxial digital cord White L A IIF l Red R SS G Monaural audio cord B Audio video cord Black lt Eo Yellow video White L audio Tip Red R audio Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio C Video cord cords G Yellow Jua ai H Component video cord D S video cord Se SIGH HH EE ane E Optical digital cord Notes e Turn off the powe
52. lsegfasg ii 39 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 39 Adjusting the equal1zer 41 Advanced settIngs 42 Custom install mode 47 Models of area code U CA only Storing the adjusted settIngs 48 USER PRESET Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs 49 Using the Sleep Timer 50 Selecting the speaker system 50 RED Aa 51 Listening to the sound in another zone 52 Models of area code U CA only CONTROL AIH Control System 54 Additional Information PEC AUUONS wa 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications serrate o a 60 List of button locations and reference PADE Sparris 64 Mde AA KA 66 5 GB 66E Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 15 Connectable components Component to be connected DVD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only TV monitor With component video input With S Video or composite v
53. ly when A F D mode is set to PRO LOGIC II MUSIC page 33 You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels E PANORAMA MODE Panorama mode Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic If Music mode decoding You can set this parameter only when A F D mode is set to PRO LOGIC II MUSIC page 33 e ON Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the sound field of front speakers to the left and right of the listening position panorama mode OFF Panorama mode is not activated E FRONT REVERB Front reverberation This parameter is especially for D CONCERT HALL A B page 35 This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source e STD Normally select STD e WET Select to increase front reverberations E SCREEN DEPTH Screen depth Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in your listening room like theatres e ON Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes from a very large screen with a great amount of screen depth e OFF This function is not activated Note This parameter is only available for Cinema Studio EX modes E VIR SPEAKERS Virtual speakers This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes page 34 e ON The virtual speakers are created continued sbulyjes pue sjusw
54. me FM and AM Preset station name and sound field name gt Input name and sound field name Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 49 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name Displaying the input stream information You can check the input stream information about format channel etc of digital input signals The input stream information also appears for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any changes in the digital input signal Rotate MAIN MENU to select STREAM INFO 2 Rotate MENU The input stream information appears 3 Rotate for more information 3048 About the indications in the display HI NS s sR ADI WAL EX SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 20 While this indicator lights up the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surroun
55. menu 41 Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 46 Naming 49 P Preset stations how to 27 how to tune 27 RDS 28 Recording on a video tape 51 on an audio tape or MD 51 S Selecting component 24 front speaker system 50 sound field 34 35 Sleep Timer 50 Sound field customizing 39 pre programmed 34 35 resetting 40 selecting 34 35 SPEAKER SET UP menu 19 44 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 22 connection 16 impedance 17 placement 16 Supplied accessories 62 SURR SET UP menu 39 45 T Test tone 22 TUNER menu 25 49 Tuning automatically 25 directly 26 preset stations 27 Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Sony Corporation Printed in Japan http www sony net
56. n the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to OPTICAL FIXED page 39 ANALOG Lights up when no digital signal is input to COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack or when INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED page 39 MULTI CH IN 1 2 Lights up when MULTI CH 1 DIRECT or MULTI CH 2 DIRECT is selected SB DEC Lights up when surround back decoding is activated page 36 SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 46 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated continued uoIe1odO 19I Iidury g 3460 3208 l la N N 8 B amp A bi Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 25 29 for tuner operations 96 24 Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz 24 bit signals MATRIX Lights up when DTS ES Matrix decoding is activated DISCRETE Lights up when DTS ES Discrete decoding is activated CINEMA Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema decoding 1s activated NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoding is activated MUSIC Lights up when Pro Logic II Music or DTS Neo 6 Music decoding is activated MOVIE Lights up when Pro Logic II Movie decoding is activated D PRO LOGIC II Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the ce
57. nter and surround channel signals This indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated However this indicator does not light if both the center and surround speakers are set to NO L F E Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front L R speakers only There is no sound from the sub woofer Listening to 2 channel stereo sources 2CH STEREO Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Press 2CH 2CH STEREO appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Note No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front L R speakers and a sub woofer select A F D AUTO and set A F D 2CH SW in the SURR SET UP menu to CREATE Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the deco
58. o output jacks of the component Notes e When you make connections to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component e DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals continued payieys BuIne 1168 1268 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video You can upconvert the video signals and adjust the hue etc of the converted signals page 43 Note On this receiver standard video signals can be converted to component video or S video signals and S video signals can be converted to component video signals However you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or S video signals DVD player v v VIDEO 22 DED 2 VIDEO ae VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 9 9 Q 9 IMPEDANCE USE4 16r2 WALI CENTER SPEAKER XeLL2LL U 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords A H see page 7 MD DAT deck Y Ie TAVE KA T T IMPEDANCE usEa tea ME nay SURROUND SPEAI ERS CD Super Audio CD player Tape deck Note If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND termin
59. onds to section and e BEHD LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and e BEHD HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and This setup item is not available when the surround speaker parameter is set to NO page 20 Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround
60. ou have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 4 RM LJ312 or step 3 RM LG112 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Models of area code CEL only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations 1 Press I O to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY ENTER and press I O to turn the receiver back on Autobetical select appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 28 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done Autobetical finished appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes e Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I O e If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area e For details on tuning the sto
61. pears for non RDS FM stations b Appears only when the preset station is indered Type of program being broadcast see page 29 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm the display I flashes 1n e Ifastation does not provide a particular RDS service No XX such as No Clock Time appears in the display e When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs such as how to and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs M o R Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Class
62. r to all components before making any connections e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red e When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II CONTROL S jacks See CONTROL AIII Control System on page 54 p911 S BuIne E 7 GB 865 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords A H see page 7 1 Connect the audio jacks DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO TV SAT IN Aa FM AM gt TT 750 COAXIAL MONITOR QUT QUT i NTENNA RS232C _ CTRL oOo 6 r X FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CO B ue SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPE iKER FRONT SPEAKERS AUDIO OUT Satellite tuner Connect to either the DVD COAXIAL IN or the DVD OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack Note You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack
63. red stations see Tuning to preset stations e If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 2 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner FM or AM Press FM AM to select FM or AM uoIe1odO Ja dwy f Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 25 or Direct Tuning page 26 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 25 Press MEMORY ENTER MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 5 to 6 before the display goes out Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING to select a preset number If you want to switch the memory page press SHIFT on the remote If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 4 Press MEMORY ENTER again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press 2768 28608 Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows eee Using the remote RM LJ312 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR then move the easy scroll key to select TUNER from the input list 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the preset number you want then press the
64. rs and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components e Make sure you have grounded h SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol continued UOJ EUI1OJUI JEUOJ IDDV f B705 There is no sound from the center speaker e Make sure the sound field function is on press A F D MOVIE or MUSIC e Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 34 e Adjust the speaker level page 40 e Make sure the center speaker is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 20 There is no sound from the surround back speakers e Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select MATRIX page 37 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround surround back speakers e Make sure the sound field function is on press A F D MOVIE or MUSIC e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 34 e Adjust the speaker level page 22 e Make sure the surround speakers are set to either SMALL or LARGE page 20 e Make sure the surround back speaker is set to either DUAL or SINGLE except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW or YES
65. s considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver e Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at co dB e Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to OFF page 50 e Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly e Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function There is no
66. selection 1 Press I O to turn on the system After SEARCHING appears the model 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select 8 name appears Make sure to keep the remote SPEAKER SET UP pointing toward the receiver until the model 3 Rotate MENU to select the menu item name appears The remote is reset turns off you want and optimized for the model The customized settings of the remote is cleared and reset to their factory settings For more information see Speaker setup parameters Notes e Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable due to sound field pages 34 36 or other settings Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings Depending on the settings you may or may not be able to adjust certain speakers Rotate to select the parameter oi a Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial settings are underlined E SP EASY SET UP Speaker easy setup e YES You can set up your speakers automatically by selecting a pre defined speaker pattern see the supplied Easy Setup Guide e NO Select to adjust the settings of each speaker manually E SPEAKER PATTERN Speaker setup pattern When SP EASY SET UP is set to YES select th
67. speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E SP CROSSOVER gt XXX Hz Speaker crossover frequency Initial setting 100 Hz Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers set to SMALL in the SPEAKER SET UP menu You can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 10 Hz steps Advanced SURR SET UP menu parameters When MENU EXPAND 1s set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 39 for the SURR SET UP menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All SURR SET UP menu parameters EFFECT LEVEL C WIDTH L_C_R DIMENSION F_I_S PANORAMA MODE FRONT REVERB SCREEN DEPTH VIR SPEAKERS A F D 2CH SW Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON E C WIDTHL_C_R Center width control Initial setting 3 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic If Music mode decoding You can set this parameter only when A F D mode is set to PRO LOGIC H MUSIC page 33 You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal generated through the Dolby Pro Logic H decoding to the L R speakers DIMENSION F_I_S Dimension control Initial setting midpoint 0 Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding You can set this parameter on
68. ss I the command mode switches between COMAMND MODE AV2 and COMAMND MODE AV1 The initial setting is COMAMND MODE AV2 For STR DASOOOES the command mode of the remote is automatically set to match the receiver when you perform the AMP REGIST operation again Make sure you select the correct input on the remote Models of area code CEL only Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a code of two numbers and a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer DECODE ERROR CHECK CODE 01 Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input when DEC PRIORITY in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to PCM Set to AUTO PROTECTOR CHECK CODE 11 Irregular current is output from the speakers Turn off the receiver check the speaker connection and turn on the power again PROTECTOR CHECK CODE 12 The amplifier section is overheated Check that the ventilation hole is not covered Turn off the receiver leave the receiver for a while and turn on the power again PROTECTOR CHECK CODE 13 The power section is overheated Check that the ventilation hole is not covered Turn off the receiver leave the receiver for a while and turn on the power again PROTECTOR CHECK CODE 21 Turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony d
69. t OFF Surround back decoding is not performed 4 6 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals d Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters When two surround back speakers are connected the output channel will be 7 1 channels except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW This decoder can be used for all 6 1 formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select MATRIX punos punouwins Bu o ua i 37 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input DIGITAL ASSIGN You can assign the digital audio input for other input This function is convenient in the following cases Example When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player Connect the first DVD player to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack and connect the s
70. t from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker When placing only one surround back speaker When placing two surround back speakers The angle should be the same payieys BuIn9 E E CENTER XXX meter Center speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 meter 10 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps E SURROUND XXX meter Surround speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 meter 10 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E SURR BACK XXX meter Surround back speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 meter 10 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position Except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW set
71. t to the DIGITAL IN jacks The initial setting is AUTO for VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and TV SAT and PCM for DVD TAPE MD DAT CD SACD TUNER and PHONO You can use DECODE PRIORITY on the front panel e AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM e PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent the interruption when playback starts Even when other signals are input the sound is output When set to AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to PCM E 2 WAY REMOTE 2 way remote control system ON Lets you turn on the 2 way remote control system Normally select ON e OFF Lets you turn off the 2 way remote control system When you use another receiver etc that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system together with this receiver select the component for which you use the 2 way remote control system Then set the 2 way remote control system for the component to ON For other components set the 2 way remote control system to OFF E COLOR SYSTEM OSD color system Models of area code CEL only Lets you select the color system e NTSC e PAL OSD H POSITION OSD horizontal position Initial setting 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display horizontally You can adjust from 0 to 64 E OSD V POSITION OSD vertical position Initial setting
72. than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try For advanced speaker setups Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set MENU EXPAND to ON This enables advanced setups including those of the heights of the surround speakers For details on MENU EXPAND see page 42 For details on how to set the items see page 44 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the operation For details on the remote operation refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press I on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 RM LJ312 Press lt on the remote repeatedly until RECEIVER menu appears Move the easy scroll key to select TEST TONE then press the key to enter the selection RM LG112 Press TEST TONE on the remote TEST TONE in the LEVEL menu appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 40 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
73. the 2nd zone or 3rd zone remains turned on To turn off all receivers press I Q and AV I O on the remote at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT STR DASOOOES only jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND ZONE OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT STR DASOOOES only jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output 2nd zone connections Main receiver Audio video components 3rd zone connections Main receiver Audio components STR DA5000ES Speaker Speaker 2nd zone Monitor Amplifier Receiver 3rd zone Amplifier Receiver Speaker Speaker SuoI1e1odO 1ou1O i 5368 5468 CONTROL ATII Control System The CONTROL A II Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL AI connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL A II connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automati
74. the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the amplifier receiver Connections You can connect up to 10 CONTROL AIH compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component I e CD player MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Other components Amplifier CD MD Tape Reciever player deck deck In the CONTROL A II control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL AITI jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance Basic Functions The input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Auto input selection The CONTROL AITI functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if all of the other connected components are not turned on Note When re
75. the distance to the closest speaker E SUB WOOFER XXX meter Sub woofer distance Initial setting 3 0 meter 10 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer You can adjust from 21 2268 1 0 meterto 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps For models of area code U CA X feet is displayed Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more that 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter
76. to FIX you can select which speaker will output the test tone E FRONT L_I_R Front speaker balance Initial setting 0 BALANCE Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust from 8 dB to 8 dB in 0 5 dB steps E CENTER XXX X dB Center speaker level E SURROUND L XXX X dB Surround speaker L level E SURROUND R XXX X dB Surround speaker R level E SURR BACK XXX X dB Surround back speaker level E SURR BACK L XXX X dB Surround back L level E SURR BACK R XXX X dB Surround back R level E SUB WOOFER XXX X dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 20 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps E MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB Multi channel 1 sub woofer level E MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB Multi channel 2 sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 sub woofer channel by 10 dB This adjustment may be necessary when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks The sub woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players Only when the surround back speaker is set to SINGLE or YES in the SPEAKER SET UP menu page 20 Only when the surround back speaker is set to DUAL inthe SPEAKER SET UP menu except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW page 20 Note When one of the following sound
77. to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video You can upconvert the video signals and adjust the hue etc of the converted signals page 43 Note On this receiver standard video signals can be converted to component video or S video signals and S video signals can be converted to component video signals However you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or S video signals INPUT INPUT payieys BuIne E Q65 1052 Hooking up a CD Super Audio CD player or MD DAT deck For details on the required cords A H see page 7 CD Super Audio MD DAT deck CD player DED VIDEO VIIE video VIIE WEED VIDEO COl SURROUND 3P Connect to either the CD SACD COAXIAL IN or the CD SACD OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the CD SACD COAXIAL IN jack If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Assigning the audio input page 38 Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator You cannot connect an LD player
78. u can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 15 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 uoIe1odO 19I Iqdury f Area code FM AM U CA 100 kHz 10 kHz CEL TW 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 61 Automatic tuning Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner FM or AM 2 Press FM AM to select FM or AM 3 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 In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO flashes in the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select TUNER 2 Rotate MENU to select FM MODE 3 Rotate to select MONO The FM reception switches to monaural continued 2568 2608 Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using NUM menu or numeric buttons on the remote For details on the supplied remote refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote RM LJ312 Press INPUT SELECTOR then select TUNER from the input list You can also use INPU
79. u 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 UARGE or sub woofer e NO If you did not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers When the multi channel input is selected analog downmixing is performed E SURROUND SP Surround speakers The surround back speakers are set to the same setting e LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers e NO If you did not connect surround speakers select NO E SURR BACK SP Surround back speakers When the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers are also automatically set to NO and the setting cannot be changed Except for STR DA3OOOES models of area code CEL TW e DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers select DUAL The
80. und track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night e OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Custom install mode Models of area code U CA only This receiver features the custom install modes described below Depending on how you intend to use these features use of these modes may require additional equipment available separately or modification of your listening environment Please consult the retailer where you purchased this receiver for more information 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select CIS 2 Rotate MENU to select the parameter For details see CIS menu parameters below 3 Rotate to select the setting you want 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CIS menu parameters
81. ver for 5 seconds 3 While ENTER to Clear All appears in the display press MEMORY ENTER on the receiver After MEMORY CLEARING appears in the display for a while MEMORY CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP LEVEL SURR SET UP EQUALIZER CUSTOMIZE TUNER and CIS models of area code U CA only menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All preset stations e All index names for inputs and preset stations Note If 2nd zone on or 3rd zone on appears in the display the initial setup operation cannot be performed Turn off the indication by following the first tip of Listening to the sound in another zone page 52 Before using the remote for the first time STR DA5000ES only When you use the remote for the first time be sure to perform the following procedure The remote is optimized for the receiver 1 Press RM SET UP 2 Move the easy scroll key to select AMP REGIST then press the key to enter the 5 Setting up the speakers D selection Q 3 If the displayed model name is same as the You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set D model you use select Exit If a different the size and distance of the speakers connected model name or appears move the to this system yi easy scroll key to select START then press the key to enter the
82. y theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel Except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW see Selecting the surround back decoding mode on page 36 Example of 7 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker R Surround speaker R Surround back speaker L Tips e When you connect 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position e Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Required cords A Speaker cords not supplied B Monaural audio cord not supplied i TT C p911 S BuIne E COo IMPEDANCE USE A60 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTERIPEAKER 9 HIE E _ If you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW have only one SURROUND BACK SPEAKER terminal You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS For details see Selecting the speaker system page 50
83. yed E DTS 96 24 DEC DTS 96 24 decoding mode e AUTO When a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies e OFF Even when a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies Note This parameter is valid only in the A F D mode page 33 In other sound fields this parameter is always set to OFF E SB DECODING Surround back decoding mode You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode See page 36 e AUTO e MATRIX e OFF E LIP SYNC Time alignment STR DA5000ES only Initial setting 0 ms Lets you delay the output of audio to adjust the gap between video and audio You can adjust from 0 ms to 200 ms in 10 ms steps E DC P LINEARIZER Phase Linearlizing Lets you change the phase polarity of low frequency signals and enhance the bass e OFF The bass is not enhanced e STD e MID HI The bandwidth range of the phase correction increases in the order of STD MID HT E S FIELD LINK Sound field link e ON Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected For example if you select STADIUM for the CD SACD input then change to a different input and return to CD SACD STADIUM will automatically be applied again e OFF Sound field link is not activated E DEC PRIORITY Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal inpu
84. you want to adjust EQ PRESET 1 5 5 Rotate MENU to select the parameter For details see EQUALIZER menu parameters below 6 While monitoring the sound rotate to adjust the selected parameter 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other items EQUALIZER menu parameters E EQ PRESET Preset equalizer selection E FRONT BASS XXX dB Front speaker bass level E FRONT TREBLE XXX dB Front speaker treble level E CENTER BASS XXX dB Center speaker bass level E CENTER MID XXX dB Center speaker midrange level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps continued SsBuI19S pue S1uou1sn py pooueapy E 41 4268 E CENTER MID XXX Hz Center speaker midrange frequency Initial setting 1 kHz You can adjust from 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 5 steps 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz 10 kHz E CENTER TREBLE XXX dB Center speaker treble level E SURR SB BASS XXX dB Surround surround back speaker bass level E SURR SB TRE XXX dB Surround surround back speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps E PRESET X CLEAR Equalizer bank clear You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the initial setting For details see Clearing stored equalizer settings Tip You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with BASS control and TREBLE control To apply the stored equalizer 1 Rotate M
85. ysnipy pooueapy 7 4568 4658 OFF The virtual speakers are not created E A F D 2CH SW Creating low frequency signals e CREATE Lets you create low frequency signals for output to the subwoofer when A F D AUTO is selected OFF Low frequency signals are not created Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When MENU EXPAND is set to ON all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable See page 40 for the LEVEL menu adjustments Initial settings are underlined All LEVEL menu parameters TEST TONE PHASE NOISE PHASE AUDIO FRONT L_LR CENTER XXX X dB SURROUND L XXX X dB SURROUND R XXX X dB SURR BACK XXX X dB SURR BACK L KIKI dB SURR BACK R XXX X dB SUB WOOFER XXX X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB D RANGE COMP wa a Adjustable only when MENU EXPAND is set to ON gt When surround back speaker is set to SINGLE or YES page 20 When surround back speaker is set to DUAL except for STR DA3000ES models of area code CEL TW page 20 E PHASE NOISE Phase noise Initial setting OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers E PHASE AUDIO Phase audio Initial setting OFF Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound instead of the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers E D RANGE COMP Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the so

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