Sony Model STR-DK5 User's Manual
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1. M Z Music Tone knobs LOW MID HIGH 7 25 MASTER VOLUME 9 16 17 MUSIC VOLUME 13 24 25 25 38 40 SCORE button indicator 21 MEMORY ENTER 17 18 40 26 MIC 1 jack PA 24 TUNING 19 17 18 MIC 2 jack 23 24 VOCAL SELECT button MIC 1 Tone knobs indicator 20 26 LOW MID HIGH 2 24 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS MIC 2 Tone knobs LOW MID HIGH 3 24 2CH 16 21 23 28 MIC 1 VOL B5 24 1 power 1 13 28 40 MIC 2 VOL PJ 24 MOVIE 14 22 28 38 MUSIC 13 23 28 38 Index A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 29 KARAOKE parameters 25 LEVEL parameters 27 SETUP parameters 13 speaker levels and balance 16 Automatic tuning 17 Cc Changing display 19 Clearing receiver s memory 40 CUSTOMIZE menu 29 Digital Cinema Sound 22 Direct tuning 18 Dual Mono 29 Indexing See Naming K Karaoke adjusting the music 24 advanced settings 25 using karaoke 24 KARAOKE menu 25 L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 27 Naming 30 P Preset stations how to 18 how to tune 19 Remote commander 33 36 S Selecting component 17 sound field 22 23 SETUP menu 13 Sleep Timer 30 Sound field customizing 27 pre programmed 22 23 resetting 28 selecting 22 23 Speaker crossover frequency 16 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 12. e If you activate the karaoke function while A F D mode is operating the system will automatically switch to A F D AUTO 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 if 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 continued 2168 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 II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic Press A F D repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected type of decoding appears in the display E DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E PLII MV PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
3. e MUSIC VOLUME is set to MUSIC 0 dB Tip To clear customized sound fields refer to Resetting sound fields to the initial settings on page 28 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code SP 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 80 W ch CENTER 80 W SURR 80 Wich 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 110 W ch CENTER 110 W SURR 110 W ch Models of area code VN TH 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 70 Wich CENTER 70 W SURR 70 Wich 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 95 Wich CENTER 95 W SURR 95 Wich 1 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements SP 230 V AC 50 Hz VN TH 220 V AC 50 Hz 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog SA CD CD DVD Sensitivity 800 mV VIDEO 1 2 Impedance 50 k ohms Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms SA CD CD Optical Sensitivity Impedance Output Analog SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 k ohm Reproduction frequency range 20 20 000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code SP VN TH With 9 kHz tuning scal
4. Lighting devices not supplied DIGITAL ANTENNA D LIGHT SYNC Controller DLS 1 not supplied For details on the use of the D LIGHT SYNC Controller and the lighting devices refer to operating instructions supplied with the respective devices suoleiedo 19440 31 3208 Optional karaoke scoring system If you have a karaoke component with karaoke scoring system for example DVD KARAOKE you can view your karaoke score on your TV screen using the MIC OUT jack on this receiver Connect the karaoke component to MIC OUT jack using an audio cord not supplied For details on the use of the karaoke component refer to operating instructions supplied with the karaoke component Note You can use the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks simultaneously for this operation The signal will be output from the MIC OUT jack to the connected karaoke component Operations Using the Remote RM AAU002 You can use the remote RM AAU002 to operate the components in your system Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor fd on the receiver Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes e Do not leave
5. 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 C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects E C ST EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack 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
6. Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PLII MS PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E MULTI ST MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 channel left right signals from all speakers The sound of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings If you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home 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 Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C C ST EX C About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with BXeK 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
7. e Turn the power off e Increase the volume Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 9 Tip The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes uoneado 131 dwy see page 2 Area code FM AM SP VN TH 50 kHz 9 kHz Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received 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 Use the remote for the operation 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TUNER gt 2 Press or repeatedly to select FM AUTO 3 Press or repeatedly to select FM MONO The FM reception switches to monaural Tip You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode select FM AUTO in step 3 continued 178
8. gt lt A0 gt B 1 gt B2 lt gt lt gt B0 nee tne se 1 If MEMORY turns off before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 Tip You can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number D press MEMORY ENTER again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY turns off before you press MEMORY ENTER start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the receiver 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows A1 A2 lt gt lt A0 lt gt B 1 gt B24 gt lt gt B0 Peed To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page 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
9. Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely e Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to YES page 13 e There is no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the sound field The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press 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 The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA Ground 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 The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning pag
10. Cinema Studio EX modes page 22 e SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section QO and SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section QO and BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and This setup item is not available when the surround speakers size parameter is set to NO continued peyeys Bune 15 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 LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore althoug
11. VOL clockwise to increase the microphone volume level Turn MUSIC VOLUME to adjust the music volume level to suit your preference Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust the music volume level from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps Notes e This parameter is valid only when the karaoke function is activated e If the music is very loud during karaoke function and you have reduced the volume level using the MUSIC VOLUME knob be sure to adjust the MASTER VOLUME to reduce the overall volume level before you cancel the karaoke function This is because the MASTER VOLUME level is not reduced when you adjust the MUSIC VOLUME E Music tone Turn Music Tone knobs to adjust the music tone level You can adjust the music tone level in 3 bands Low Medium and High Advanced karaoke settings Using the KARAOKE menu to adjust the karaoke settings You can adjust various karaoke settings using the KARAOKE menu Use the remote for the operation 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt KARA gt 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see KARAOKE menu parameters on page 25 eyorsey GulAofuy p 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items KARAOKE menu parameters E KARA XXX Karaoke on off Initial setting OFF Select ON to activate the karaoke
12. and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing or repeatedly Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols e To enter a blank space press or repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display e If you made a mistake press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes then press or repeatedly to select the correct character 5 Press ENTER to store the index name Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Use the remote for the operation Press SLEEP while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Enjoying the lighting effects You can create a party environment using the D LIGHT SYNC OUT jack on this receiver Connect the lighting devices not supplied to the D LIGHT SYNC OUT jack using the D LIGHT SYNC Controller DLS 1 not supplied The D LIGHT SYNC Controller will synchronize the lighting effects to the music s rhythm
13. and sound field cannot be used e Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending on the input This means that the selected input is unavailable Customizing sound fields By adjusting the 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 LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field Use the remote for the operation 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see LEVEL menu parameters on page 28 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters continued sBbuimes pue s uswysnipy pesueapy p 2768 2858 LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E ic ia BAL L R XX Front speaker ba
14. function The following parameters are valid only when you have activated the karaoke function The initial setting is underlined continued 2598 26 E XXXXXXXX Vocal select Lets you select the vocal type you want when singing karaoke e VOCAL ST Vocal stereo You can hear the original stereo sound e VOCAL LL Vocal left Left channel sound is output from both front speakers when you play a multiplex disc e VOCAL R Vocal right Right channel sound is output from both front speakers when you play a multiplex disc e V OFF Vocal off The vocal is cut off e V ASSIST Vocal assist You can hear the vocal when you stop singing using the microphone for few seconds during a song However the vocal will be automatically cut off when you resume singing Tips e You can also use the VOCAL SELECT button on the receiver e If you sing along with a multiplex disc we recommend you to set the vocal select to VOCAL L or VOCAL R The VOCAL SELECT indicator lights up when you select any setting except VOCAL ST Notes e Depending on the audio format of the disc the vocal may not be cut off perfectly even though you have set the vocal select to V OFF In this case select the audio format you want on the connected component For details please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component The vocal may not be cut off perfectly when only a few
15. instruments are playing a duet is being played back the source has strong echoes or chorus the vocal deviates from center the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor E KEY XX Key control Lets you change the pitch of the music to suit your vocal range Initial setting 0 You can adjust the key from 6 to 6 in 13 steps Tip You can also use the KEY CONTROL b button on the receiver Notes e This parameter is valid only when the speaker setting is 2 channel or you use a sound field selected with 2CH button 2CH STEREO mode e The key control will reset to initial setting 0 when no sound is output for more than few seconds you turn off the karaoke function you select another input you turn off the power the MUSIC VOLUME level is too low you use a sound field selected with MOVIE or MUSIC button the input source is other than 2 channel E SCORE X Scoring system on off Lets you know the score from singing a song This score calculation is based on 2 criteria Comparison between the pitch of the voice input through microphone to the original vocal Voice level input through the microphone N Off The scoring system is not activated Y On The scoring system is activated A few seconds after you finish singing a song the score will appear in the display Tips e You can also use the SCORE button on the recei
16. set the distance to the closest speaker 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 than 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try E st S XXXX XX Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the
17. stereo reception JUMP 12 Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and the current channels MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of MENU 5 the receiver MASTER Receiver TV Adjusts the master VOL volume of the 15 receiver MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio 11 stations MOVIE 6 Receiver Selects the pre programmed sound fields for movie MPX 9 VCR Select main or sub language MUSIC 7 Receiver Selects the pre programmed sound fields for music MUTING 14 Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver PRESET Receiver Selects preset stations 17 26 TV VCR Select preset channel Satellite tuner RETURN DVD player Returns to the EXIT 27 previous menu Satellite tuner Exits the menu SA CD CD Receiver To listen to Super 4 Audio CD or compact disc SHIFT 12 Receiver Selects a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button SLEEP 89 Receiver Activates the sleep 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to function and the 0 10 82 preset radio station or duration which the tuning to preset receiver
18. you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Current karaoke score Index name of the input Selected input gt Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Index name of preset station gt Frequency gt Sound field currently applied 1 Karaoke score appears only when you have activated the karaoke function and scoring system 2 Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 30 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name uoleiedo 131 dwy 19 20 About the display 6 COAX L Tan Tan Sa 11 10 9 12 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 13 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced SP Lights up when you turn on the receiver Da DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 27 D0 PRO LOGIC II O0 PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver appli
19. 1 Press I to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see SETUP menu parameters on page 13 Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 4 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Note Press ENTER if you select the setting for SP PAT X X 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow SETUP menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E XXXX SET Speaker easy setup EASY If you want to set up your speakers automatically select EASY SET You can select a pre defined speaker pattern see the supplied Easy Setup Guide e NORM If you want to adjust the settings of each speaker manually select NORM SET E SP PAT X X Speaker setup pattern When you select EASY SET select the speaker setup pattern Press or repeatedly to select the speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter the selection Check your speaker pattern using the supplied Easy Setup Guide E ew S W XXX Sub woofer selection e YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO Th
20. 2 18 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the receiver Press D TUNING G N Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 0 2 50 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 gt 3 5 0 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 you have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning page 17 or direct tuning page 18 3 Press MEMORY ENTER MEMORY lights up in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out 4 Press TUNING or TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button you can select the preset station number as follows im gt A2 lt
21. 6 connection 10 placement 10 Supplied accessories 41 T Test tone 16 Tuning automatically 17 directly 18 to preset stations 19 uo eunoju jeuonippy 43 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
22. S O N vY 2 656 285 14 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DK5 2006 Sony Corporation 26B To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers 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 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DK5 Check your receiver s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the models of area code SP is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise 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 pages 33 36 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 2 XXX XXX XX AA oP Area code Any differences in operati
23. To watch VCR CD player rewinds VTR mode 3 MD deck DOSS Tape deck VIDEO 2 B6 Receiver To watch VCR gt A VCR Staris playback VTR mode 1 CD player DVD player MD deck Tape deck continued ZOONVV INY B 0WAaY 34 HuisM suonesado i 3558 3648 Remote Operations Function Button H 22 VCR Pauses playback or CD player recording Also starts DVD player recording with MD deck components in Tape deck recording standby E 20 VCR Stops playback CD player DVD player MD deck Tape deck ce DVD player Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu 4 4 28 Receiver Selects a menu item lt gt 28 Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting 4 4 4 gt 28 VCR Selects a menu item Satellite tuner DVD player Tips e To activate the buttons with orange printing press TV and the button you want simultaneously e Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described When you press input buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or DVD the input mode of the T
24. V might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want In this case press TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV Changing the factory setting of an input button If the factory settings of the input buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have a CD player and you do not have a DVD player you can assign the DVD button to your CD player 1 Hold down the input button whose input you want to change for example DVD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the input button for example 5 CD player The following buttons are assigned to select the input To operate Press VCR command mode VTR 3 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player or 3 DVD recorder command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B F Tuner this receiver 8 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 9 DCS Digital CS Tuner 0 10 BSD Digital BS Tuner Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting These correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the input buttons to their factory setting Press I TEST TONE and MASTER VOL at the same time Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid obj
25. audio sound ANGLE DVD player Selects viewing angle or 12 changes the angles ANT 10 VCR Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal TV signal or VCR program AUDIO DVD player Changes the sound to 9 Satellite tuner Multiplex Bilingual or Multi channel TV sound AV VCR Displays menu MENU 13 DVD player Satellite tuner AVI VCR Turns the audio and 1 CD player video components on or DVD player off Satellite tuner MD deck CLEAR DVD player Clears a mistake when 31 Satellite tuner you press the incorrect numeric buttons or returns to continuous playback etc DISPLAY Receiver Selects information 16 VCR displayed on the TV CD player screen DVD player Satellite tuner MD deck D SK IP CD player Skips discs multi disc 11 DVD player changer only D TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning 10 mode DUAL Receiver Selects the language you MONO 8 want during digital broadcast DVD 3 Receiver To watch DVD ENTER TV VCR After selecting a 11 Satellite tuner channel disc or track using the numeric buttons press to enter the value Remote Operations Function Button ENTER pg Receiver Enters the selection VCR CD player DVD player Satellite tuner MD deck FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural 9 or
26. ced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital COMPONEMIS eeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeee 27 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 27 Advanced settings cece 29 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs 30 Using the Sleep Timer 30 Enjoying the lighting effects 2a 31 Optional karaoke scoring system 32 Operations Using the Remote RM AAU002 Before you use your remote 33 Remote button description Changing the factory setting of an input DUON esse ossei reisi 36 Additional Information Preca ti ons moneen ereti 37 Troubleshooting ssssseseseeereeereeeeeeee 38 Specifications ceeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeees 40 List of button locations and reference PALES eeserseracs esnceteesceientebdegecsentdeesaacye 42 WN OK cesses eileen 43 358 Getting Started 46B 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1b beginning on page 6 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 9 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio output 6 With analog audio output only 8 Satellite tuner With analog audio output only 8 Su
27. d turn MUSIC VOLUME to adjust the music volume level For details see Adjusting the music on page 24 6 Turn MIC 1 VOL or MIC 2 VOL to adjust the microphone volume level 7 Turn MIC 1 Tone knobs or MIC 2 Tone knobs to adjust the microphone tone level You can adjust microphone tone level in 3 bands Low Medium and High 8 Turn ECHO to adjust the microphone echo effect To cancel the echo effect turn ECHO to MIN Note The same echo level is applied to both MIC 1 and MIC 2 To cancel the karaoke function The karaoke function will be canceled when you do the following e Press KARAOKE ON OFF repeatedly to select KARA OFF the indicator turns off e Set KARA XXX in the KARAOKE menu to KARA OFP e Select another input e Turn the power off Notes e You can use the MUSIC VOLUME knob and microphone only when the karaoke function is activated e If acoustic feedback howling occurs move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone Adjusting the music You can adjust the music volume level and music tone of the selected input E MUSICXXX dB Music volume level Lets you adjust the music volume level relative to the microphone volume level If the music volume level is higher compared to the microphone volume level you can turn the MUSIC VOLUME counterclockwise to reduce the music volume level or turn the MIC 1 VOL or MIC 2
28. e 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements Area code Power requirements SP 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz VN TH 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption SP VN TH 165 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 2 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 145 x 296 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 0 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAUO02 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uo eunoju jeuonippy i 41 4208 List of button locations and reference pages mentioned in the text How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are Illustration number DISPLAY Name of button part 5 19 39 Reference page Receiver ALPHABETICAL ORDER A L AED 5 21 22 23 D B F B button indicator 28 DISPLAY Display 6 20 ECHO 26 24 INPUT MODE 10 27 INPUT SELECTOR 11 19 24 27 IR receptor 19 33 39 KARAOKE ON OFF button indicator 27 24 KEY CONTROL b 8 5 19 39 17 18 4 26
29. e 18 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 18 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display Remote control The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor J on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote e To activate the buttons with orange printing press TV and the button you want simultaneously e Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the receiver by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input when DEC XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to DEC PCM Set to DEC AUTO PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the powe
30. e front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers Note In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible E t 2 XXXXX Front speakers size If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO continued peyeys Bune 13 14 E ici XXXXX Center speaker size e LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and
31. ect or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the 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 e Use caution when placing the rece
32. es Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals OO PRO LOGIC II lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated However these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to NO and you select a sound field using the A F D button DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 27 Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 17 19 for tuner operations 1 Deg 4 5 Ea LFE DOPRO LOGIC II DTS MEMORY STEREO MONO an 8 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 28 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components ob
33. h it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E SP gt XXX Hz Speaker crossover frequency Initial setting 100 Hz Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of speakers in SETUP menu You can adjust the bass crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps This setup item is only available when at least one speaker is set to SMALL and the corresponding speaker segment flashes in the display 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the operation Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press I to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE T TONE appears in the display The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence and the display will automatically change as follows LEFT Front left gt CENTER Center gt RIGHT Front right gt SURR R Su
34. iver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer uo ewuoju jeuonippy 3768 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set at VOL MIN e Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that y
35. lance Initial setting BALANCE 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust in the range of BAL L 1 to 8 BALANCE 0 BAL R 1 to 8 in 17 steps E CTR XXX dB Center speaker level E SUR L XXX dB Surround speaker left level E SUR R XXX dB Surround speaker right level E S W XXX dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 GB steps E D B F B XXX Dynamic Bass Feedback Lets you reinforce the bass and treble of the selected input ON The front speaker s bass and treble level are reinforced e OFF The front speaker s bass and treble level are not reinforced Tips e You can also use the D B F B button on the receiver e When the Dynamic Bass Feedback is activated the D B F B indicator lights up Note This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz signal is input E brace COMP XXX Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night e OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD i
36. nd 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E A V SYNC X Time alignment e Y Yes delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized e N No delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or Plasma monitor or projection TV This parameter is only valid when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons e This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input E DEC XXXX Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks 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 However this receiver cannot decode DTS CD when set to DEC PCM Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL XXX Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the f
37. nd fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz When one of the following sound fields are selected no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SETUP 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 center or surround speakers are set to SMALL HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT The center channel sound will be downmixed to front channel and output from the front speakers when the karaoke function is activated and a sound field is selected using the MOVIE button punos punong puolu 23 Enjoying Karaoke 2468 Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the selected input Before operation make sure you have set the receiver to karaoke function Note The karaoke function cannot be used when you select Tuner FM AM 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input you want 2 Press KARAOKE ON OFF repeatedly to select KARA ON The KARAOKE ON OFF indicator lights up and the karaoke function is activated Tip You can also use the KARAOKE menu to activate the karaoke function page 25 Turn MIC 1 VOL or MIC 2 VOL to MIN to reduce the microphone volume level 4 Connect a microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack Tip You need to connect 2 microphones if you want to sing duet 5 Start playing the source an
38. on according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONENMS eeeeeeeeeseeeseeeneeeeeeeeees 4 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 6 1b Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 2 Connecting the antennas 3 Connecting speakers 000 oad 4 Connecting the AC power cord 12 5 Setting up the speakers 0 0 13 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balancen assan eRe 16 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 17 Listening to FM AM radio 17 Presetting radio stations 18 Changing the display wel D About the display 00 0 eee eeeeeeeeees 20 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 21 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 21 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 22 Enjoying Karaoke Using Karaoke 0 eceeeseeeeseeeeseeeeees 24 Advanced karaoke settings 0 0 25 Advan
39. ou have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 27 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 27 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT IN for the sources from COAXIAL input jack 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 3858 There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center or and surround speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 22 e Adjust the speaker level page 16 e Make sure the center surround speakers size parameter are set to either SMALL or LARGE page 14 There is no sound from the sub woofer e Make sure you have turn on your sub woofer e
40. output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer NO If you did not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers E Si 8 XXXXX Surround speakers size e LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers NO If you did not connect surround speakers select NO Tips e a c correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a NORMAL b PHANTOM c 3 STEREO The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can se
41. peakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel Example of 5 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Front speaker Left Sub woofer Surround speaker Left Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied Black i r Center speaker Front speaker Front speaker Right Left peyeys Bune H l R ml V a SPEAKERS weepance use 6 160 Surround speaker Right Surround speaker Left Sub woofer 11 1268 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble 5 Setting up the speakers You can use the SETUP menu to set the size distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver Use the remote for the operation
42. per Audio CD CD player With digital audio output 7 With analog audio output only 8 VCR 8 a Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords BW to A not supplied Audio cord Coaxial digital cord White L f lt A TA Red R SS Ej Optical digital cord s e TIER Notes e Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e When connecting an audio cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components 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 peyeys Buma 568 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player For details on the required cords AL see page 5 DVD player DIGITAL OPTICAL SA CD CD Je 68 Hooking up a Super Audio CD CD player For details on the required cords AT see page 5 DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL peyeys B
43. r again If this problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer continued uo eunoju jeuonippy 3968 If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem You can clear the receiver s memory by performing the following procedure Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation Notes e All memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver Models of area code VN TH only The preset speaker settings is 2 0 channel When you have initialized the receiver the speaker settings will return to its initial setting 5 1 channel Therefore you need to readjust the speaker setup pattern SP PAT X X in SETUP menu to SP PAT 2 0 or according to your speaker combination page 13 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press MEMORY ENTER CLEARING appears in the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the SETUP KARAOKE LEVEL CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters e All preset stations e All index names for inputs and preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN
44. reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously 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 Sound field Display HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Tips e The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Dae Dolby Digital discs DIGITAL DO etsvsurrouns Dolby Surround encoded TO LOGie programs Notes e Sou
45. ront left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output e M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps E NAME IN Naming the inputs Lets you set the name of inputs selected with the input buttons on the remote except for TUNER For details see Naming preset stations and inputs on page 30 sBuimes pue s uswysnipy pesueapy al 2998 3068 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with the input buttons and display it in the receiver s display Use the remote for the operation 1 To index a preset station Press TUNER to select the FM or AM band then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 19 Then press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TUNER gt To index an input Press the input button VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD or SA CD CD to select the input you want to create an index name for Then press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press or repeatedly to select NAME IN 3 Press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character 4 Use or
46. rround right gt SURR L Surround left S WOOFER Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels 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 27 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off Note The test tone will automatically cancel when you activate the karaoke function Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input The selected input appears in the display Toselectthe Display VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player DVD Super Audio CD or SA CD CD CD player Built in tuner FM FM and frequency Built in tuner AM AM and frequency 2 Turn on the component and start playback Note If you select any video components set the TV s video input to match the component you selected 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume Note To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING on the remote again
47. s the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only E EFCT XXX Effect level Initial setting STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect in 3 levels MIN minimum effect STD standard effect and MAX maximum effect Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the power 2 While holding down 2CH press 1 0 SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu Use the remote for the operation 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters on page 29 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 a
48. t 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 Mc te DIST X X m Front speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters in 0 1 meter steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E i DIST X X m Center speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 14 to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 14 E is 6 DIST X X m Surround speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 14 toa distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 14 If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position
49. tained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel When the surround speakers size parameter is set to NO Sound Field A F D AUTO LIL CJLR SL SR Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right 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 ST appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Note No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a sub woofer set A F D mode to A F D AUTO Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound A F D mode Display A F D AUTO A F D AUTO PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MV PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MS MULTI STEREO MULTI ST Decoding mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II punos punong puolu f Notes e When the karaoke function is activated you can only select A F D AUTO
50. the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Remote button description AV IC 39 1 on standby ie a eee 6 6 6 on standby e z VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 One 3 _ pL O_ ctale ae 35 G MAIN MEN 5 34 2H Al D MNIE MUSIC 6 33 QO CO 7 8 32 9 10 11 31 12 13 30 99 14 28 27 J 15 RETURN EXIT DISRLA 1 6 TV CH lt 4il STEP 11 gt TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET 26 4ee Ce Ge Cop Hil 25 ONING mmer 1 18 mS Ce tig TV 2a O ma 22 21 The MASTER VOL numeric button 5 and D gt buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio video components Input buttons continued ZOONVV WY a 0WsY 94 Bursn suoneiado fl 3368 3468 The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button A F D 84 Receiver Selects the decoding mode for
51. turns off stations and with automatically D TUNING for direct SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles tuning 10 CD player Selects track numbers SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver DVD player 0 10 selects track 10 STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio MD deck Press AV CD player video components TV Selects channel 1 T and DVD player VCR numbers 1 2 at Satellite tuner Satellite tuner the same MD deck 2CH B3 Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO time mode TEST Receiver Outputs test tone 10 Bi VCR Selects track numbers TONE 888 CD player over 10 TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title Satellite tuner GUIDE 80 MD deck Satellite tuner Display guide menu 81 TV Selects the channel TUNER 85 Receiver To listen to radio entry mode either one programs or two digit l 7 3 j TUNING Receiver Scans radio station 1 0 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on 19 24 or off TV Ba TV To watch TV lt All STEP II VCR Replay the previous programs REPLAY DVD player scene or fast forward ADVANCE the current scene TV CH TV Selects preset TV 25 18 17 26 channels kea gt gt i CD player Skips tracks TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal 26 17 DVD player 39 TV input or video MD deck input Tape deck TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of m Aaa DVD player Searches tracks in the 15 the TV 24 19 forward or backward TVI O 2 TV Turns the TV on or direction off VCR Fastforwards or VIDEO 1 B7 Receiver
52. une Super Audio CD CD player Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA CD CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect to the analog input jacks SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player 768 1b Connecting components with only analog audio jacks For details on the required cords A A see page 5 DVD player Satellite Tuner or VCR ANTENNA OPTICAL Sagor O IN F 750 iis sINGOUT OUT COAXIAL Super Audio CD CD VCR player 58 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied DIGITAL ANTENNA 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 peyeys Bune gas 1068 3 Connecting speakers Connect your s
53. ver e You can also view your score by pressing DISPLAY on the receiver e If you sing along with a AUDIO CD or any 2 channel stereo sources we recommend you to set the vocal select to V OFF or V ASSIST Then the scoring system will perform effectively Notes e If the music volume level is too low your score will appear in the display even though you have not finish singing a song In this case cancel the scoring system e Depending on the input source the score calculation may be different from expectation Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the 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 IN Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected E COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack E OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes e When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input the D B F B Dynamic Bass Feedback
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