Sony model HTP-78SS User's Manual
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1. Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL Test tone T TONE Y T TONE N T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE page 32 a Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 8 BALANCE BALANCE FRT BAL BAL R 1 to BAL R 8 Center speaker level CNT 10 dB to CNT 10 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LVL 1 GB step Surround left speaker level SUR L 10 dB to SUR L 10 dB SUR L 0 dB SL LVL 1 GB step Surround right speaker level SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB SUR R 0 dB SR LVL 1 GB step Sub woofer level SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 1 GB step Dynamic range compressor COMP OFF COMP STD COMP OFF D RANGE COMP MAX TONE Front speaker bass level BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 1 dB step page 33 Front speaker treble level TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 1 dB step SUR Sound field selection 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL A F D AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST page 33 C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C PORTABLE HALL JAZZ CONCERT Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE page 34 AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for page 34 DEC PRI VIDEO 2 SAT DEC PCM for DVD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUAL S DUALM selection DUAL M S DUAL Synchronizes audi2. 682 Rear panel DIGITAL OTN OPT SAT VIDEO 2BD DVD peyeys Bury 4 1 ANTENNA section 3 SPEAKERS section FM Connects to the FM Connects to speakers O ANTENNA wire antenna E page 13 jack supplied with this 7 receiver page 19 AM Connects to the AM ANTENNA loop antenna 4 AUDIO INPUT section terminals supplied with this AUDIOIN Connects to a Super receiver page 19 White L jack Audio CD player CD player etc page 2 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section Red R 14 15 OPT IN jack Connects toa DVD D player etc The COAX IN jack provides a better COAX IN quality of loud sound jack page 15 HDMI IN Connects to a DVD CD OUT jack player or a Blu ray disc player An image and the sound are output to a TV or a projector page 17 DMPORT Connect to a jack DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 47 768 Remote commander You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 49 RM AAU017 SAT IV SA CD CD TUNER 882 Name Function TW Press TV I and TV 3 at on standby the same time to turn the TV on or off AV I Press to turn on o
3. Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting the settings for the audio output of the connected component Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV e Move your audio components away from the TV The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV e Check the HDMI connection e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component 5465 Tuner 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 Ground wire not supplied 75Q COAXIAL ANTENNA 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 stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning page 43 e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM st
4. directional signals you can place it wherever you want Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speaker and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Example of front speaker D O oOo Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV 10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be sure to detach the screw from the speaker and use it when you install the speaker to the speaker stand For details refer to operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand 1168 peyeys Bury Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below frm 4 mm c y more than 25 mm Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 5to7 mm 1268 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Example of installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker Notes e Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
5. potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents ee eee About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model HTP 78SS Check your receiver s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel The HTP 78SS consists of e Receiver STR KS1100 e DVD player DVP NS78H Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP1100 Center speaker SS CNP1100 Surround speakers SS SRP1100 Sub woofer SS WP1100 4 Be sure to use only the supplied speakers e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote For details on the use of your DVD player refer to the operating inst
6. reinforcement is applied Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc 2 Connecting speakers SPEAKERS J NDIN VIDEO 2 BD IN OUT Speaker cord supplied EN Front speaker Left Efrront speaker Right Center speaker BlsSurround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers Note Do not connect disconnect the speaker cords to from SPEAKERS terminals while the receiver is turned on Note on speakers To connect the speakers correctly be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers Character on Speaker type speaker label L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 13 pores Bury 3 Connecting the audio video components How to hook up your compo
7. speakers WARN 72 The center speaker distance is out of range Reposition your center speaker WARN 73 The surround left speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround left speaker WARN 74 The surround right speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker For details refer Front speakers distance page 35 For details refer Center speaker distance page 35 For details refer Surround left speaker distance page 36 D For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 36 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz N 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU D AUTO CAL 2 CO 5 6 D TUNING D SKIP oA o oMEMORY DVD MENU a CD CLEAR FM MODE OTOOLS OMUTING DISPLAY MASTER VOL SRETURN EXIT MENU TVCH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET Ce Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press G or to enter the menu Press 4 repeatedly to select T TONE Press or to enter the parameter 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select T TONE Y The test tone is output from each speaker in s
8. station receiving mode Select 4 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal 3409 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 AUDIO menu parameters E DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set to DEC AUTO Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for a CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets
9. volume 16 Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format DVD player Blu ray disc player TV projector etc Audio signal Audio video Audio signal Audio video Audio video signal signal OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL VIDEO 2 BD IN 750 COAXIAL OPTIN OPT IN COAX IN FRONTR FRONTL SURR SUR L ANTENNA SAT VIDEO 2 BD DVD s DMPORT Coaxial digital cord supplied HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable Optical digital cord not supplied continued 1 7 GB pores Bury Notes on HDMI connections The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound be sure to connect the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver turn off or mute the TV s volume The receiver does not support HDMI CONTROL function This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Audio signals sampling freq
10. 33 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 34 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 34 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 35 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu 37 4c Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 37 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 39 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 41 Resetting sound fields to the initial Settings irei esere eriein 42 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 42 Presetting radio stations sseeseseeeeeeeeeeee 44 Using the Radio Data System RDS 45 Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT tn ane Mer urnes 47 Using the Sleep Timer oo eee 49 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 0 49 Additional Information GIOSSALY ennemie rose Me ts 50 Precautions niia an Head nests 51 Troubleshooting cee eeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeees 53 Specifications 3 rss innin 56 Index rss venin oH tee 58 Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel Name Function Name Function EELO Press to turn the receiver 7 MUTING Press to mute the sound on standby on or off page 20 27 28 page 26 42 8 SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound 2 Remote sensor Receives signals fr
11. 5 Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL 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 Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL
12. 6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 or ECM AC2a 1 Speaker cords e Long 2 e Short 3 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads e Speakers 20 e Sub woofer 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 576 uo ewuoyu jeuonippy i Index Numerics 2 channel 41 2CH STEREO 41 5 1 channel 11 A AUTO CALIBRATION 21 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A FD 37 Blu ray disc player connecting 17 C CD player connecting 14 playback 27 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 40 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 47 Dolby Digital 50 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 15 playback 28 DVD recorder connecting 15 E Error messages 55 H HDMI connecting 17 58 GB l T Initial setup 20 TEST TONE 25 Tuner M connecting 19 Menu Tuning A CAL 37 automatically 42 AUDIO 34 directly 43 LEVEL 32 to preset stations 45 SUR 33 SYSTEM 35 V TONE 33 VCR TUNER 34 connecting 15 Muting 26 R RDS 45 Remote commander 8 S Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 15 Selecting component 26 sound field 39 Sleep Timer 49 Sound fields resetting 42 selecting 39 Speakers connecting 13 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 14 playback 27 8 2 0 9 5 9 O 1 1 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
13. D recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray disc player or Blu ray disc recorder To clear all remote button assignments Press Vo DMPORT and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings 50 GB Additional Information Glossary Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front Left Right center surround Left Right and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common
14. FM or AM band Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 014 024 03 4 04 4 05 4 4 gt 27 gt 30 4 29 28 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Using the Radio Data System RDS This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information alo with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Notes e RDS is operable only for FM stations e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor they provide the same type of services If you not familiar with the RDS services in your are ng do are a check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 43 automatic tuning page 42 or preset tuning page 45 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RD
15. MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible e The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV GIE DvD IN VIDEO 2 BD IN OUT OPTIN OPTIN SAT VIDEO 2 BD DVD suore19dO 13410 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Q Video cord not supplied continued 47 To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector Notes e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector i
16. PUT OUTPUT a FE COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN FRONTR FRONTL SURR SURL ANTENNA SAT VIDEO2 BD DVD DIGITAL ICOAXIAI Audio signal Audio signal DVD player DVD recorder VCR Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord supplied continued 15 peyeys Bury Notes e You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR e To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player As this receiver does not have analog audio input jack for DVD connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jack on the receiver To output sound from the front left right speakers only press 2CH When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver be sure to connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver turn off or mute the TV s
17. S O N Y 3 209 590 11 1 DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTP 78SS 2007 Sony Corporation 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 Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble 5 Don t throw away batteries with N general house waste dispose of QD them correctly as chemical waste 268 For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for HE the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent
18. S signal properly or if the signal strength is weak 455 suone1sdO JounL Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name gt Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Volume level a Type of program being broadcast page 46 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears on the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology 46
19. USIC 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode PLII MS decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from MULTI ST all speakers 384 Selecting a pre programmed 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 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC 2CH MUSIC x AMP MENU A F D MOVIE AUTO CAL Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of sound field available page 40 continued 3968 punos punong BuiAofuz Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science
20. again if no button is pressed Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example Hold down VIDEO 1 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 4 Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control the DVD recorder yow y ou Buisn H continued ages Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories VCR command mode VTR 3 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player DVD recorder 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR Digital CATV terminal 7 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 8 Blu ray disc player 9 command mode BD1 Blu ray disc recorder 0 10 command mode BD3 TV aps Not assigned ENTER MEMORY d Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively Sony DV
21. an 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 ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaural audio you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM MONO page 34 To return to stereo mode you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display do not light up set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM AUTO page 34 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press D TUNING N 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the
22. ank display PUSH blank display ENTER b Appears when there are more than one warning code You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings You can also change the settings manually To change the settings manually 1 Record down the warning code 2 Press 3 Press I C to turn off the receiver 4 Follow the solution provided in the Warning codes and solutions below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 22 2465 Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation code Solution WARN 40 The environment is noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration WARN 50 The center speaker is not connected Be sure to connect the center speaker WARN 51 The surround speakers are not connected Be sure to connect the surround speakers WARN 60 The front speaker balance is out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 62 The center speaker level is out of range Reposition your center speaker WARN 63 The surround left speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround left speaker WARN 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker WARN 70 The front speaker distance is out of range Reposition your front
23. ations 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 44 RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Remote commander The remote does not function e For receiver operation you can only use the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows 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 If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see Error and warning codes page 23 to solve the problem PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically tu
24. audio processing method for DVD video E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi channel audio signals to audio video components such as HDMI equipped TVs in digital form without degradation The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality ee eee ss Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical
25. d to the VIDEO 2 BD jack DVD DVD player etc DVD connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner set top SAT box etc connected to SAT jack TV TV etc connected to TV TV jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD SA CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM band 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING again Increase the volume e Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD a S 2 3 RGO OF CCI E 0 0 0 0 Dam yoeqhe d 1G tel id l 8 6 0 86 ee 6 i E g i 0 i ol oC my oa GE 7 o olok Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips e You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 39 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT e You can list
26. ee 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 25 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker level E SW LVL Sub woofer level 325 E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer COMP 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 is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Adjusting the tone TONE menu You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select 2 TONE in the amplifier menus For details on ad
27. en to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to page 37 for details N ol Turn on the Super Audio CD player CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player CD player 2768 Watching a DVD Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player e Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips e Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 39 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 2865 ND i con Oo ol Turn on the TV and DVD player Turn on the receiver Press DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed If you connect the DVD player and receiver using o
28. enna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz 56 GB AM tuner section Tuning range With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 700 mA Power consumption 110 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 66 5 x 335 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 6 kg Speaker section Front speakers SS MSP1100 e Center speaker SS CNP1100 e Surround speakers SS SRP1100 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 57 mm cone type Bass reflex 2 7 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Enclosure type Rated Impedance Front surround speakers 80 x 150 x 88 mm Center speaker 250 x 85 x 88 mm Mass Approx Front speaker 0 5 kg 0 7 kg Surround speaker 0 4 kg Center speaker e Subwoofer SS WP1 100 Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 160 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 1 3 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 200 x 382 x 337 mm including front panel Mass Approx 4 5 kg Supplied speakers e Front speakers 2 e Center speaker 1 e Surround speakers 2 e Sub woofer 1 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAUO017 1 R
29. equence as follows Front left gt Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 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 see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 32 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to 5 above Then select T TONE N in step 5 255 peyeys Bury Playback Selecting a component OOOO 4 SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU SGI 5 G25 38 AUTO CAL GA RESO E GoD D TUNING GED ED gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU C O ENTER CD CLEAR FM MODE TOOLS OMUTING MUTING 3 SRETURN EXIT MENU TVCH TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET Ce C5 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display 26 Selected input Components that can Display be played back DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 VCR etc connected to VIDEO 1 the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Blu ray disc player etc VIDEO 2 BD connecte
30. er and the playback component via a HDMI connection e Make sure that you have connected the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver page 17 Then turn off or mute the TV s volume The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu page 32 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 m away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 40 e Adjust the speaker level page 25 There is no sound from the sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely continued 5368 uo eunoju EUOHIPPY il The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button e Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in
31. es Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace the batteries the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings If this happens reassign the buttons again page 49 Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION pores Bury This receiver is equipped with D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 25 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration install and connect the speakers page 11 13 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only Do not connect other microphones to this jack Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone Durin
32. fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EXC Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable PORTABLE audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music HALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS technology DCS is a unique sound reproduction About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital signal processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home 40 reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three ele
33. frequency is not used in your area 435 suone1sdo JounL Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations ED C TOOLS CMUTING 3 5 5 KON ui JO A2 ORETURNEXIT MENU GR C gt gt TUNING TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning page 42 or direct tuning page 43 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 43 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 4465 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press the PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations Numeric buttons 1 2 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD GS SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER AF D MOVIE MUSIC ENTER ORETURNIEXIT OMENU ED Cr C gt gt TUNING TUNING Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
34. g Auto Calibration an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows Error code blank display error code gt blank display PUSH blank display ENTER a Appears when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press 3 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error code and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 22 Error code and remedies Error Explanation Remedies code ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the is too noisy environment is quiet during Auto Calibration ERROR 11 The speakers are Place your speakers placed too near further away from the optimizer the optimizer microphone microphone ERROR 12 None of the Make sure that the speakers are optimizer detected microphone is connected properly and perform Auto Calibration ERROR 20 Front speakers Check the front are not detected speaker or only one front connection speaker is detected ERROR 21 Only one Check the surround surround speaker speaker is detected connection continued 235 pores Bury Warning codes During Auto Calibration the warning code provides information on the measurement result The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows Warning code blank display warning code bl
35. g calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error continued 2168 Note If the Muting function is on when you perform Auto Calibration it will turn off automatically Example Optimizer microphone 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel 2 set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears 2268 Performing Auto Calibration AFD CLEAR DISPLAY SA CD CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC 5 GI 5 E25 30 D CEE CS gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU C QMO ENTER CD TOOLS OMUTING ESV oa c ORETURNJEXIT SMENU Vd switch Input buttons AMP MENU Ce AMP MENU AUTO CAL D TUNING FM MODE SCS MUTING TV VOL R VOL I MASTER VOL Press AMP MENU then press AUTO CAL The following appea
36. i played on Press and TV 13 at the the TV screen Press RETURN EXIT d same time to select the channel entry mode either and TV 13 at the same time Nae to return to the previous menu LB P or exit the TV s menu while CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when the menu is displayed on the you press the incorrect TV screen numeric button 16 After pressing AMP MENU 20 Numeric Press to Bl DVD MENU 8 or buttons preset tune to preset 4 4 e gt MENU 14 press or number 5 stations to select the settings Then select track numbers of the press to enter the selection CD player DVD player or for DVD MENU or MENU Blu ray disc player Press Press also to enter the 0 10 to select track number selection of the receiver 10 VCR satellite tuner CD select channel numbers of player DVD player or Blu the VCR or satellite tuner ray disc player Press the numeric buttons and 17 DISPLAY Press to select information TY H3 at the same time to displayed on the TV screen of select the TV channels the VCR satellite tuner CD 21 TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV 13 player DVD player or Blu at the same time to select the ray disc player input signal TV input or Press DISPLAY and TV 13 video input at the same time to select TV information displayed on the SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep TV screen Timer function and the duration which the receiver 18 TOOLS Press to display op
37. indicate 30 channel the channels being played back 8 Tuner Lights up when using the indicators The boxes around the letters vary indicators receiver to tune in radio stations to show how the receiver page 42 etc i aie the source sound 9 MEMORY Tights up En ront Left R Front Right function such as Preset Memory g c Center monaural page 44 etc is activated SL Surround Left 0 COAX Lights up when the DVD input is SR Surround Right selected S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained M OPT Lights up when the VIDEO 2 or by Pro Logic processing SAT input is selected Example f2 oaPL 11 Dd PL lights up when the Recording format Front receiver applies Pro Logic Surround 3 2 1 processing to 2 channel signals Sound Field A F D AUTO in order to output the center and surround channel signals L Cc R O0 PLII lights up when the SW SL SR Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated 4 O0 DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is 13 DTS Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals decoding DTS signals Note Note When playing a Dolby Digital When playing a DTS format format disc be sure that you disc be sure that you have made have made digital connections digital connections 5 HDMI Lights up when a playback 14 Sw Lights up when the audio signal component is connected to this receiver using a HDMI jack page 17 is output from the SUBWOOFER jack
38. justing the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the surround sound SUR menu You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select 3 SUR in the amplifier menus For si details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 SUR menu parameters E S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 37 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button However the surround effect is not available for PORTABLE sound field EFCT MIN The surround effect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 3348 suoneiodo Jayijduy Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM
39. ments 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 Notes 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 e This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e DOs Dolby Digital discs DO Poey surrounp DO botsy Dolby Surround encoded programs Sdts DTS Digital Surround encoded Digital Surround programs To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and subwoofer only When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being out
40. nents This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio video components After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 19 Component to be connected To connect See Audio components e Super Audio CD player CD player page 14 Video components DVD player DVD recorder e Blu ray disc player e Satellite tuner Set top box e VCR e TV page 15 Components with HDMI jack page 17 14 Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player Super Audio CD player CD player Audio signal VIDEO 2 BC DIGITAL FI 750 COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN ANTENNA SAT VIDEO 2 BD DVD Q Audio cord not supplied If you connect a DVD recorder Connecting video components Be sure to change the factory setting of the The following illustration shows how to DVD input button on the remote so that you connect video components such as DVD can use the button to control your DVD player DVD recorder satellite tuner or VCR recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 49 Satellite tuner Set top box Blu ray disc player Audio signal Audio signal Fr Audio signal OUT OUT
41. o with video A V SYNC Y A V SYNC N A V SYNC N output A V SYNC 306 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display SYSTEM Front speakers distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m 6 SYSTEM FRT DIST 0 1 m step page 35 Center speaker distance DIST HE m DIST 3 0 m CNT DIST between front speaker distance and 1 5 m 0 1 m step Surround left speaker distance DIST ME m DIST 3 0 m SL DIST between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step Surround right speaker distance DIST ME m DIST 3 0 m SR DIST between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step Surround speaker placement PL LOW PL HIGH PL LOW SUR PL A CAL Auto calibration A CAL YES A CAL NO A CAL NO 7 A CAL AUTO CAL page 37 4 For details refer to the page in the parentheses DThe surround effect is not available for PORTABLE sound field 315 suoneiodo 1911duiy Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 LEVEL menu parameters E T TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position For details s
42. om field page 37 39 41 42 Temots commander 9 PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset 3 Input lamps The lamp of the chosen station page 45 ane 26 Hight ap 10 INPUT Press to select the input pag i SELECTOR source to playback page 26 4 Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 6 5 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume VOLUME level of all speakers at the same time page 25 26 27 28 6 AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function page 22 continued 56B peyeys Bury About the indicators on the display 14 13 12 11 10 Name Function Name Function 1 LFE Lights up when the disc being 6 Preset Lights up when using the played back contains an LFE station receiver to tune in radio stations Low Frequency Effect channel indicators you have preset For details on and the LFE channel signal is presetting radio stations see actually being reproduced page 44 2 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is Z D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range activated page 49 compression is activated page 3 Playback The letters L C R etc
43. opriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER AFD MOVIE MUSIC A F D Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of A F D mode page 38 continued 375 punos punong BuiAofuz Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding Detecting A F D AUTO Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded automatically A F D AUTO automatically encoded without adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The DOLBY PL source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode Il PLII MV decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PRO LOGIC II M
44. put from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer 2CH Press 2CH You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver 41 punos punouns BuiAofuz Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD press 1 0 S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 42 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 19 Tip The tuning scale is FM 50 kHz AM 9 kHz Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU GED EG C AUTO CAL C CO D TUNING ACID ED ED ES D SKIP Terms D MEMORY vey FM MODE CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY 9TOOLS O MASTER Vou SRETURN EXIT amp TV CH PRESET REPLAY GES 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to sc
45. r off the Sony on standby audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate If you press 1 0 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VQ switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 2 1 0 Press to turn the receiver on or on standby off To turn off all components press VQ and AV 1 O at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY 3 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows You can change the button assignment following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 49 Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO 2 VCR VTR mode 2 VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite Receiver TV TV SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Name Function Name Function 4 MOVIE Press to select sound fields 12 TV CH Press TV CH and TV f3 MOVIE at the same time to selec
46. rn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 20 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 20 Customized sound fields page 42 5568 uo eunoju jeuonippy Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Stereo mode rated 70 W 70 W 4 ohms at 1 kHz THD 1 Surround mode reference RMS Output FRONT 143 W ch With SS MSP1100 CENTER 143 W With SS CNP1 100 SUR 143 W ch With SS SRP1100 SUBWOOFER 285 W With SS WP1100 Measured under the following conditions 230 V AC 50 Hz DReference power output for front center surround speakers and subwoofer Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog Sensitivity 1 V 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms Tone Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Ant
47. rs on the display A CAL 5 A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 gt A CAL 1 The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately Speaker distance MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement When measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer Therefore all sub woofer settings will be maintained Tips e When Auto Calibration starts Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press 1 CD or MUTING Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected durin
48. ructions supplied with the DVD player 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 T TS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Sees Note for the supplied remote RM AAU017 The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation 382 Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing speakers eee 2 Connecting speakers 3 Connecting the audio video COMPONENUS scsi Alte EEE 14 4 Connecting the antennas 19 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote 20 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION eee 21 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONBE cesses 25 Playback Selecting a component Listening Watching a component Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 29 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 55422 Adjusting the tone TONE menu s ssee 33 Settings for the surround sound SUR Menu sscehsesetianieincesaecdeiead igante
49. s inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack e Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in e As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver 48 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Note Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on remote button operation see page 8 Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press MUSIC repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 39 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF When sleep timer is activated the display dims Note If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims the display brightens up After a while the display dims
50. s of the TV VCR or recording with components in satellite tuner recording standby MEMORY Press to store a station w gt Press to stop playback of the i0 MUTING Press to activate the muting VCR CD player DVD player function or Blu ray disc player Press MUTING and TV 13 13 TV Press TV and the button you at the same time to activate want at the same time to the TV s muting function activate the buttons with m pa VOL Press TV VOL and TV orange printing a Li U3 at the same time to adjust 14 MENU Press to display the menu of the TV volume level the VCR DVD player MASTER Press to adjust the volume satellite tuner or Blu ray disc VOL 2 level of all speakers at the player on the TV screen same time Press MENU and TV f13 at the same time to display the TV s menu Then use lt and 16 to perform menu operations continued gas peyeys Bury Name Function Name Function 15 RETURN Press to 19 gt 10 Press to select EXIT 993 return to the previous menu track numbers over 10 of the exit the menu while the VCR satellite tuner or CD menu or on screen guide of player the VCR DVD player channel numbers of the satellite tuner or Blu ray Digital CATV terminal dise player 1s d
51. sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 1968 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord gt To the wall outlet 206 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 RE Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds INITIAL appears on the display The following items are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO and SYSTEM menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters All preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAUO17 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteri
52. t MUSIC Press to select sound fields pee TV aa MUSIC PRESET Press to select preset stations A F D Press to select A F D mode preset channels of the VCR 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO or satellite tuner mode Haa gt i Press to skip a track of the CD 5 AMP MENU Press to display the menu of player DVD player or Blu the receiver Then use ray disc player ra 6 topernkon REPLAY Press to replay the previous menu operations ADVANCE scene or fast forward the 6 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto current scene of the VCR Calibration function page DVD player or Blu ray disc 22 player 7 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning lt p gt Press to mode search tracks in the forward reverse direction of the D SKIP Press to skip a disc when DVD player using a multi disc changer start fast forward rewind of 8 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the VCR CD player or Blu the DVD player on the TV ray disc player screen Then use gt TUNING Peress to scan a station and 16 to perform menu operations p gt a b Press to start playback of the VCR CD player DVD player FM MODE Press to select the FM or Blu ray disc player monaural or stereo reception n gt Press to pause playback or 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after recording of the VCR CD selecting a channel disc or player DVD player or Blu track using the numeric ray disc player Also starts button
53. tance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers suoneiodO Jayijduy E CNT DIST Center speaker distance 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 to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position continued 3568 E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 35 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 35 E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 35 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 35 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 meter closer from the front speakers Likewise the surro
54. ther than HDMI connection be sure that the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV Set up the DVD player Refer to Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player To return to the previous Amplifier Operations amigas Navigating through menus Press AMP MENU To exit the menu Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed D on the display This means that they are either ai AG VOIE e unavailable or fixed and unchangeable By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver AMP MENU Tanne Due 1 AUTO CAL D TUNING gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU FM MODE TOOLS Eo suoneado 19111duu MASTER Vo a TVCI PRESET REPLAY 5 re GD Roca 5 Q 1 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press 4 repeatedly to select the menu you want Press G or to enter the menu N Press 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust ol Press G or to enter the parameter 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 296 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 29
55. tions turns off automatically applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder e g audio settings during recording or multiple items on a list menu e g erasing multiple titles Press TOOLS and TV 13 at the same time to display options applicable to the TV 106 2 The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver gt This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation 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 1 Installing speakers 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 EN Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker BP Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly
56. u experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied There is no sound from the speakers of the receiver when you connect the receiv
57. uency bit length etc transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component If the image is poor or no sound is output from the component connected via the HDMI cable check the setup of the connected component Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through HDMI jacks of the receiver Unless the power is on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted For details on HDMI setup of the connected component refer to operating instructions supplied with the connected component Notes e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords e Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your Blu ray disc player For details see Changing button assignments page 49 Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 18 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied pores Bury OPT IN OPT IN ONT ONTL SURR SUI SAT VIDEO2 BD DVD moa mom SE a Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be
58. uffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers 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 If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front speakers center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow them to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set page 11 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes 5265 If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on 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 questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If yo
59. und speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meter 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 meter 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 36 GB E SUR PL Surround speaker placement Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes page 40 PL LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section PL HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu For details see 6 Calibrating the appr
60. with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet continued 51 uo eunoju jeuonippy On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may s
61. you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output e DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output A V SYNC 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 A V SYNC N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This parameter is valid only 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 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 6 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 SYSTEM menu parameters E FRT DIST Front speakers distance Lets you set the dis
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