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1. PRESET TUNING SET UP 14 17 40 SHIFT 89 37 SOUND FIELD 2CH 30 SOUND FIELD A F D SOUND FIELD MODE 35 SPEAKERS switch 2 24 SURR t1 31 TUNING 9 36 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 1 05 power 1 16 21 22 35 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Audio cord not supplied White L Em BS Red R E Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video lt White L audio F H A Red R audio E Video cord not supplied White L Red R s1ueuoduio5 eux 6uryoop uoneoynuepi Sed f Yellow video White L audio Red R audio You can
2. SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 55 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued lt gt lt SURROUND SURROUND BACK gt BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH A F D e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX C e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER e e e e MONO MOVIE e e e e STEREO MOVIE e e e e V MULTI DIMENSION e e e e VIRTUAL MULTI REAR e e e e V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B e e e e CHURCH e e e e OPERA HOUSE e e e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e ARENA e e e e STADIUM e e e e GAME e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIREC
3. is set to NO This parameter is not available when Surround back speaker size SURR BACK is set to NO or 2ND ROOM Tip The surround surround back speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker position is not as critical as other modes All of the modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker 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 VIRTUAL sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHIND or MIDDLE if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the Surround speaker position explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that prov
4. Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely 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 Move your TV away from the audio components Make sure you have grounded rh SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is intermittent sound from a digital source Check to see if signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies are input to the DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks There is no sound from the center speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 26 28 Adjust the speaker level see page 33 Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 18 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround surround back speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 26 28 Adjust the speaker level see page 33 Make sure the surround surround back spe
5. Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component 19010 43 44 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet
6. To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of you speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 17 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The current sound field is indicated in the display See pages 26 28 for information on each sound field To turn the surround effect off Press A F D 2CH or MULTI2CH A DIRECT page 28 Tips e You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the DO pote logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the D petevsurrouno logo When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off About DCS Digital Cinema Sound The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology When these sound fields are selected Digital Cinema Sound indicator in the display lights up 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 characteristic of an actual cinema cutting st
7. select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers If you use the center speaker in the 2nd room select 2ND ROOM When the center speaker is set to 2ND ROOM the surround back speaker is also automatically set to 2ND ROOM unless previously set to NO Surround speaker size SURROUND f 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 Ifthe 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 If you do not connect surround speakers select NO s Tip 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 ST
8. 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 On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 22 to verify that the connections are correct Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at o dB Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF see page 24 Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly Press MUTING to cancel the muting func
9. SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Tip 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 refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote 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 Note for the supplied remote The NIGHT MODE button on the remote is not available for this model Table of Contents Parts Identification B 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords sess 5 Antenna hookups eene Audio component hookups Video component hookups Digital component hookups 9 Multi channel input hookups 11 Other hookups siaran sani sesanan anawa wawan 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 15 Performing initial setup operations 16 Multi
10. a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select MAX Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front center surround and surround back speakers The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press EQ The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter gain dB frequency Hz you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Gain dB 7 Frequency Hz To turn on off the equalizer Press EQUALIZER The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters the settings are stored separately for each sound field and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer Front speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Front speaker midrange adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Front speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Center speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Center speaker m
11. any other initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection see page 22 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on the power 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds The demonstration starts see page 3 and all of the following items are reset or cleared All preset stations are reset or cleared All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings All index names of preset stations and program sources are cleared All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared The master volume is set to eo dB Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 51 See pages 17 22 for speaker settings and pages 40 41 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the receiver lets you to place the center spe
12. application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly continued 41 42 CONTROL A111 control system continued CONTROL 1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL Al control system has been updated to the CONTROL ALII which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL 1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A111 and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL 1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A11 control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A111 jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL ALII jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Amplifier CD MD Tape Receiver playe
13. channel surround setup 17 Checking the connections 22 Basic Operations Selecting the component 23 Listening to the sound in another room Changing the display Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field 26 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 30 Customizing sound fields 31 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tunmg sisenema 36 Automatic tuning 36 Preset tuning 37 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program SOULCES A BANA A a e cernes Recording iere ehh Using the Sleep Timer Adjustments using the SET UP button 40 CONTROL control system 41 Additional Information Precautions sasasi anana anane ai 44 Troubleshooting sss 44 Specifications esses 47 Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons 49 Adjustable parameters for each sound field ues ntt AE NIN 52 Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power When the demonstration starts the following message appears in the display twice Now Demonstration Mode To finish the demonstration please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display Thank you To cance
14. continued AM tuner section Tuning range With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale Antenna Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion Selectivity At 9 kHz At 10 kHz 531 1710 kHz Loop antenna 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz 54 dB at 50 mV m 0 5 50 mV m 400 kHz 35 dB 40 dB 4 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 KHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and press 1 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Video S video Outputs Video S video General Power requirements Power consumption AC outlets Dimensions Mass Approx 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 120 V AC 60 Hz Models of area code U 300W Models of area code CA 375 VA 2 switched 120 W 1A 430 x 161 x 401 mm including projecting parts and controls 16 0 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Audio video control S connecting cord 1 Control S connecting cord 1 Remote commander RM PP505L 1 R6 size A A batteries 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons You can make various s
15. or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 matrix decoding Example Recording format Front Rear 3 2 Output channel Rear speakers absent Sound Field A F D y MR SL SR 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 36 37 for tuner operations SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated 2ND ROOM SP Lights up when the audio signal is output from the 2ND ROOM SPEAKERS EQ Lights up when the equalizer functions D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 34 to adjust the dynamic range compression DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input SP OFF Lights up when headphones are inserted or the SPEAKERS switch is set to OFF OO Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front center surround and surround back speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables starting from page 52 for the parameters available in each
16. sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 17 before you customize a sound field punos punong il Adjusting the surround parameters The SURR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press SURR The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically continued 31 32 Customizing sound fields continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting PRO LOGIC AUTO EFFECT depends on the sound field WALLS I H Midpoint REVERBS I L Midpoint FRONT REVERB STD STANDARD SCREEN DEPTH MID VIR SPEAKERS ON Pro Logic PRO LOGIC Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is ON or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better sound field select AUTO To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding on rear signals regardless of the Dolby surround encoded flag select ON T
17. sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L F E signals continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 53 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued lt gt lt FRONT gt BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH e e e e e e A F D e e e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX C e e e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EKA 6 e e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EXB e e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIOEXC 6 e e e e e NIGHT THEATER e e e e e e MONO MOVIE e e e e e e STEREO MOVIE e e e e e e V MULTI DIMENSION e e e e e e VIRTUAL MULTI REAR e e e e e e V SEMI M DIMENSION e e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED A e e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED B e e e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A e e e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B e e e e e e CHURCH e e e e e e OPERA HOUSE e e e e e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e e e ARENA e e e e e e STADIUM e e e e e e GAME e e e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH e e e e e e HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER e e e e e e MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K lt lt BASS GAIN BASS FREQ EQ CENTER MID GAIN MID FREQ TREBLE GAIN gt gt TREBLE FREQ 2CH A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C
18. the CONTROL A1II Control System Certain components have special functions like CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL A1II connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL ALII Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL 1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL ALII connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording In the future the CONTROL 1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component 19410 Notes The CONTROL 1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions In this case however older components will not be compatible with the new functions Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A11 jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the
19. use the video cord of the supplied audio video control S cord Yellow video cx Eg wT 9 Optical digital cord not supplied Black pmm TIF 3 Coaxial digital cord not supplied Yellow IIA TP Monaural audio cord not supplied Black c E Audio video control S cord 1 a Yellow video White L audio qu Red R audio Black control S E Control S cord mini jack 1 cap Ng Black aan am Yellow video Black Yellow Black Yellow video White L audio Red R audio Black control S Black Antenna hookups AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied SURROUND CENTER Notes on antenna hookups To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Do not use the d SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver Audio component hookups Turntable MD or DAT deck SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER Su RROD 9 wooren CD or SACD player INPUT OUTPUT Tape deck Note on audio component hookups If your turntab
20. 0 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps CENTER MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 KHz 37 steps CENTER TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps SURROUND BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURROUND TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY 0 kHz to 10 KHz 23 steps SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN 0 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN O dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page SET UP FRONT LARGE SMALL 17 CENTER LARGE SMALL NO 2ND ROOM SURROUND LARGE SMALL NO SURR BACK LARGE SMALL NO 2ND ROOM SURR BACK L R YES NO SUB WOOFER YES NO FRONT XX X feet 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps CENTER XX X feet 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps SURROUND XX X feet 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps SURR BACK feet 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps SUB WOOFER XX X feet 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps S W PHASE NORMAL REVERSE DISTANCE UNIT FEET METER SURR POSI SIDE MIDDLE BEHIND SURR HEIGHT HIGH LOW SURR BACK HGT H
21. ACD player connect the CD or SACD player s digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT deck Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD or SACD player and MD or DAT deck for details The DVD LD OPTICAL IN and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies The other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make analog and digital connections To input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies connect to the DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound The MD DAT OPTICAL OUT jack is compatible with 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies Outputting signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies from this jack may result in intermittent sound Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternativel
22. C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C off or on Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press LEVEL The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONTL I R Center SURROUNDL I R Center SURBACKL I R Center CENTER LEVEL XXX dB 0dB SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB OdB SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB O dB S WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB OdB LFE MIX XXX dB 0 dB D RANGE COMP OFF Front balance FRONT Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Surround balance SURROUND Lets you adjust the balance between surround left and right speakers Surround back balance SUR BACK Lets you adjust the balance between surround back left and right speakers when surround back L R speakers are set to YES Center level CENTER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround level SURROUND LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the surround left and right speakers Surround back level SURR BACK LEVEL Lets you
23. DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack When making this connection be sure to set INPUT MODE manually see page 24 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate function on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components The FM reception is poor 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 The remote does not function The NIGHT MODE button on the remote is not available for this model Point the remote at the remote sensor 8 on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct function on the remote If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component ground wire to a gas pipe Receiver Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory Outdoor FM antenna To clear S
24. E 6 1ch Matrix 6 1CH DECODING According to the setting the receiver decodes and downmixes the surround back signals to the surround speakers for 6 1 channel encoded sources This parameter lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the surround channels e You can set this parameter using 6 1CH DECODING on the front panel When set to AUTO the receiver performs 6 1 channel matrix decoding only if 6 1 channel signals decode flag is ON When set to ON the receiver performs 6 1 channel matrix decoding only if the surround signals are 2 channel regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag When set to OFF the receiver does not perform 6 1 channel matrix decoding During A F D this parameter is always set to AUTO and you cannot change the setting When the 6 1 channel matrix decoding is performed and the surround back speaker is set to NO you can enjoy the surround back signals with virtual 3D technology even without an actual surround back speaker the box around SB does not light up If the surround back speaker is set to YES the surround back signals are output through the actual speaker SB and the box lights up E Multi channel assignment MULTI CH 1 or 2 Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH 1 or 2 You cannot assign TUNER or PHONO You cannot assign the same function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2 E Sound field link S FIELD LINK Lets you apply the l
25. EREO W Surround back speaker size SURR BACK f 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 surround back speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer f you do not connect a surround back speaker select NO If you use the surround back speaker the 2nd room select 2ND ROOM When the surround back speaker is set to 2ND ROOM the center speaker is also automatically set to 2ND ROOM unless preciously set to NO Tip Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker
26. HONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER e e MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K lt LEVEL gt FRONT SURR SURRBACK CENTER SURR SURRBACK 5 WOOFER LFE LEVEL LEVEL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL MIX D RANGE COMP 2CH A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 MULTI CH IN 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K e D These parameters not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 33 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the
27. IGH LOW FRONT SP gt XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps CENTER SP gt XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURROUND SP gt XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURR BACK SP gt XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps LFE HIGH CUT gt XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps 6 1CH DECODING AUTO ON OFF 40 MULTI CH 1 2 NONE Every functions except for TUNER and PHONO S FIELD LINK ON OFF Al AUTO POWER ON OFF AUTO FUNCTION ON OFF 2ND ROOM SP ON OFF COMMAND MODE AVI AV2 OSD COLOR MONOCHROME OSD H POSITION 0 to 64 1 steps OSD V POSITION 0 to 32 1 steps D When the speakers are set to SMALL only uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 51 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields lt SURR gt PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS 2CH A F D AUTO NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADP
28. S O N Y 4 235 988 13 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No STR DE1075 2001 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordan
29. T HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
30. T 3 dB with sound field DVD LD VIDEO 1 2 equalizer and bass boost 3 bypassed Inputs Analog PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV MULTI CH IN 1 2 CD SACD TAPE MD DAT DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 3 Sensitivity 150 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 96 dB A 150 mV 2 INPUT SHORT 3 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD LD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF DVD LD TV SAT Sensitivity MD DAT Optical Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs TAPE MD DAT Voltage 150 mV REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Impedance 2 2 kilohms FRONT L R CENTER Voltage 2 V SURROUND L R Impedance 2 2 kilohms SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER EQ BASS 99 Hz 1 0 kHz 21 steps MID 198 Hz 10 kHz 37 steps TREBLE 1 0 kHz 10 kHz 23 steps Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 10 dB dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 0 396 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 47 Specifications
31. T SURROUND CENTER CONTROL A11 hookup If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL AI cord mini jack not supplied to connect the CONTROL 1 jack on the CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL 1 jack on the receiver Refer to CONTROL ALII control system on page 41 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer do not operate the receiver while using the Sony MD Editor software This may cause a malfunction 2ND ROOM OUT If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver S LINK CONTROL S hookup If you have a S LINK CONTROL S compatible Sony TV satellite tuner monitor DVD player or VCR use an audio video control S connecting cord supplied or a control S connecting cord supplied to connect the CTRL S STATUS IN for TV satellite tuner or monitor or OUT for VCR etc jac
32. Tips You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME on the remote In step 3 you can select the mode using the jog dial on the receiver Notes The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD player or tape deck 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the component program source 4 start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 44 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION control Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD or LD player DVD LD TV or satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT de
33. a separate power amplifier it may be better to change the cut off frequency Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote TEST TONE appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence 3 To change the test tone mode press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the mode you want Mode The test tone output NORMAL The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence PHASE The test tone is output from two speakers at a time in sequence There is no sound output from the sub woofer You can also adjust the balance between speakers 2CH SWAP The test tone for the front L R speakers is output from the surround R L speakers You can adjust the sound field of surround speakers from the listening position 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers For details on the LEVEL menu see page 33 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone
34. adjust level of the surround back left and right speaker s Sub woofer level S WOOFER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level LFE MIX Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry For LFE mix level 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer select OFF However the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup page 17 19 continued punos punong 33 Customizing sound fields continued Dynamic range compressor D RANGE COMP 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 We recommend using the MAX setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire select 0 1 0 9 To reproduce
35. age 40 the followings are displayed instead of AUTO 2CH and ANALOG 2CH FIXED Select To AUTO MULTI CH 1 2 Give priority to the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks when there is no digital signals MULTI CH 1 or 2 FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks continued oiseg if 23 24 Selecting the component continued MULTI 2CH A DIRECT Press MULTI 2CH A DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT When set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the surround effects are turned off Select To MULTICH 1 or2 DIRECT Enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 indicator lights up in the display This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source 2CH ANALOG DIRECT Enjoy the audio source connected to analog 2 channel jacks This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source SPEAKERS switch Select To ON Output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals OFF No speaker output MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound The muting function is canceled when turning the power on or o
36. aker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 18 There is no sound from the active sub woofer There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field see page 53 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with FUNCTION control When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED see page 23 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD DAT or TAPE terminals When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED see page 23 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT terminals continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 45 Troubleshooting continued To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver s
37. aker up to 5 feet closer the surround speakers up to 15 feet closer and the surround back speakers up to 15 feet closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc You can use the center and surround back speakers as surround back left and right speakers When placing surround speakers to your side When placing surround speakers behind you Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Tip When setting up the surround back speaker set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers If there is no space behind the listening position set the speaker above the listening position by placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling To prevent speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls make sure that it is properly fixed in place Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow contin
38. an also use the center and surround back speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd room See the next page continued Uul91S S 1 e ds y dn Bullies pue BuryooH 15 16 Speaker system hookups continued Tip You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer 2ND ROOM hookup You can use the center and surround back speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd room See page 25 Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround connect front center surround and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 8 Check the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you re not sure of their impedance This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of the speaker terminals However even if one speaker within this range is connected set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q Note Be sure to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform
39. annel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel E HEADPHONE DIRECT Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc E HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones 1 VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers However setting the SURR menu VIR SPEAKERS parameter to OFF when using CINEMA STUDIO EX A C or SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers 2 You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes A F D Auto Format Decoding Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects ex reverberation 2CH 2 Channel Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers o
40. ast selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected For example if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD STADIUM will be applied again E CONTROL A1 auto power on A1 AUTO POWER Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL Al cords see page 12 is turned on and the playback is started When set to OFF you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode E CONTROL A1 auto function AUTO FUNCTION Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL 1 cords see page 12 automatically when the connected component is set to play mode E 2nd room speaker 2ND ROOM SP Lets you set whether you would output the sound to the 2nd room or not E Selecting the command mode of the remote COMMAND MODE Lets you select the command mode of the remote Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room E Color of the on screen display OSD Lets you select the color of the on screen display E OSD horizontal position OSD H POSITION Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display horizontally E OSD vertical position OSD V POSITION Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display vertically CONTROL A111 control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of
41. but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels To adjust the equalizer see page 34 W Surround back speaker single or double SURR BACK L R When the center speaker is set to NO and you use the center speaker as a surround back right speaker and use the surround back speaker as a surround back left speaker select YES f you use only a surround back speaker select NO W Sub woofer selection SUB WOOFER If you connect a sub woofer select YES f you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers norder to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible W Front speaker distance FRONT Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 17 W Center speaker distance CENTER 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 17 to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If yo
42. ce with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ENERGY STAR is a U S registered M mark 29 As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
43. ck MD DAT CD or SACD player CD SACD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source After selecting VCR camcorder video game DVD player or LD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected MODE Press to select and play another video audio source in combination with the selected component Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Normal VISUAL XXX AUDIO XXX Press MODE Rotate FUNCTION to select to display VISUAL XXX Any video source to enjoy with the audio from the selected component AUDIO XXX Any audio source to enjoy with the video from the selected component INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components Each time you press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches Select To AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks when there is no digital signals COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks When MULTI CH 1 or 2 is assigned to a specific function using SET UP menu p
44. e receiver see page 17 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio video components to the AC OUTLET s on the receiver the receiver will supply power to the connected component s allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied Black A H gt tia Black Front speaker R Front speaker L pum e ux i SURROUND CENTER BACK 9c A MD 2ND ROOM 5 E S FRONT SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET oa Surround speaker R L Surround speaker Center speaker Surround back speaker You can use the connected center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers See page 19 Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel Active sub woofer IMPEDANCE SELECTOR You c
45. ee All memorized settings page 16 Ground wire Customized sound fields page 35 not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in 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 Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 37 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output U S A model only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD SACD TAPE 10 Hz 100 kHz MD DAT TV SA
46. emote to the 3rd room mode Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Note The 2nd room speaker setting is automatically set to OFF whenever you turn off the receiver Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station Frequency Sound field applied to the band or the preset station Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station see page 38 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the function Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 5 steps DIMMER indicator lights when the dimmer function is activated When set to the dimmest setting the display and the blue LED are turned off However when you press any button the display becomes the brightest setting temporary oiseg 25 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 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 You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters
47. er station or program source Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT jacks Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT audio signals are not output from REC OUT jacks No signals output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD DAT OPT OUT when you set MULTI 2CH A DIRECT to 2CH DIRECT The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure a superior sound quality Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV oran LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio s
48. ers Likewise the surround and surround back speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter 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 Sub woofer phase polarity S W PHASE Set the sub woofer phase polarity There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to NORMAL However depending on the type of front speakers the position of the sub woofer and the cut off frequency of the sub woofer setting the phase polarity to REVERSE may produce better bass Besides bass reproduction the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected While listeni
49. ettings using the LEVEL SURR EQ SET UP buttons jog dial and cursor buttons The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page SURR PRO LOGIC AUTO ON OFF 31 EFFECT depends on the sound field 21 steps WALL S_I_H 8 to 8 1 increment steps REVERB S_I_L 8 to 8 1 increment steps FRONT REVERB DRY WET STD SCREEN DEPTH DEEP MID OFF VIR SPEAKERS ON OFF LEVEL FRONT L_LR 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps 33 SURROUNDLIR 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps SUR BACKLIR 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps CENTER LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps LFE MIX XXX dB OFF 20 dB to 0 dB 1 dB steps D RANGE COMP OFF 0 1 to 0 9 0 1 steps STD MAX continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 49 50 Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons continued Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page EQ FRONT BASS GAIN O dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps 34 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps FRONT MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 KHz 37 steps FRONT TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps CENTER BASS GAIN
50. ff automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP on the remote 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 The display dims after you have specified the time While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tip Youcan freely specify the time After pressing SLEEP specify the time you want using the jog dial and cursor buttons lt or gt on the receiver The sleep time changes in 1 second intervals You can specify up to 5 hours To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display 19410 39 40 Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 6 1CH DECODING AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2 NONE S FIELD LINK ON Al AUTO POWER ON AUTO FUNCTION ON 2ND ROOM SP OFF COMMAND MODE AVI OSD COLOR OSD H POSITION 4 OSD V POSITION 4 1 Only when the center or surround back speaker is set to 2ND ROOM
51. ff disconnecting the power cord or turning the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up PHONES Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically cancelled and SP OFF lights up in the display When the headphones are connected selectable sound fields are HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT and HEADPHONE THEATER see page 28 Listening to the sound in another room 2ND ROOM OUT Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier or speakers in another room For details on the connection see pages 13 and 16 Each time you press the button the audio source changes cyclically as follows SOURCE MD DAT CD SACD TUNER The audio signals of the current function is output Even if 2ND ROOM is set to SOURCE the sound from front speakers is not output when MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks To output the sound using SPEAKER terminals Set 2nd room speaker parameter in the SET UP menu see page 41 Use the remote to adjust the volume in the 2nd room Set the mode of the supplied r
52. for preset stations and program sources These names for example VHS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as WHS and 8mm respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD DAT jacks 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for The last station you received is tuned in If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 37 To index a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press NAME 3 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display the space character is between II and 4A If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the right character 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for anoth
53. ides 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 BEHIND and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance W Front speaker crossover frequency FRONT SP gt Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to SMALL W Center speaker crossover frequency CENTER SP gt Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to SMALL W Surround speaker crossover frequency SURROUND SP gt Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are set to SMALL continued Ul91S S oux Bullies pue BuryooH i 21 22 Multi channel surround setup continued Surround back speaker crossover frequency SURR BACK SP gt Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to SMALL Note You can set the FRONT CENTER SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to SMALL B LFE high cut filter LFE HIGH CUT gt Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter Normally select STD When using a passive sub woofer powered by
54. idrange adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Center speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround back speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround back speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 to turn off the power 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD MODE and press 1 S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once punos punong if 35 36 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 6 Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For details on the buttons used in this section see the operating instructions for the supplied remote 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press D TUNING 4 Press the numeric butt
55. k on the receiver to the appropriate S LINK jack on the respective component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV satellite tuner monitor VCR etc for details The following illustration is an example of S LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver a TV a VCR and a DVD player When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below the TV input mode will change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver When you connect the receiver as shown below input mode of the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD LD whenever you play your VCR or DVD The following connections also change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV TV Receiver VCR 1 DVD player Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio video control S cable Note Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV 2ND ROOM hookup You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room see page 25 Connecting the AC power cord AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 49 do AC OUTLET mb To a wall outlet AC power cord continued s1ueuoduio eu 13 14 Other hookups continued Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to th
56. l the demonstration Press 1 1 to turn the receiver off during the previous message The next time you turn the receiver on the demonstration will not appear To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press 1 0 to turn on the power Note Running the demonstration will clear the receiver s memory For details on what will be cleared see Clearing the receiver s memory on page 16 The items are arranged in alphabetical order Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Main unit Parts Identification 201121 122 23 28 127126 25 124 6 1CH DECODING 6 1CH DECODING indicator CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Cursor buttons lt gt 31 33 34 38 40 ital Cinema Sound indicator 17 31 33 34 38 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A MASTER VOLUME DIMMER indicator MULTI 2CH A DIRECT MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MUTING 23 24 NAME 15 38 ON SCREEN 1 8 PHONES jack 3 24
57. lby Digital format PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D or NORMAL SURROUND is selected Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals _ 2ND ROOM SP SLEEP 12 11 L F E Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 19 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like DIGITAL CONCERT HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural
58. le has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal syu uodwo y dn Bburjoop fl Video component hookups TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO QUT VIDEO R L QUI DVD or LD player OUTPUT CIRLS olo O SVIDEO SVIDEO Ww N VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 1 To the front panel p INPUT Camcorder TV monitor You can display the SET UP SURR LEVEL and EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate TV tuner or satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above Tip When using the S video jacks instead of the video jacks your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner etc to the receiver s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie
59. ng from the main listening position select the setting that best suits your environment B Distance unit DISTANCE UNIT Lets you select either feet or meters as the receiver of measure for setting distances W Surround speaker position SURR POSI This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below Select SIDE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select MIDDLE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select BEHIND if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section This parameter is available only when the surround back speaker size is set to NO This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields W Surround speaker height SURR HEIGHT Surround back speaker height SURR BACK HGT This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround and surround back speaker s for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields D y e E po em These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size SURROUND
60. nly Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel MULTI 2CH A DIRECT Multi 2ch Analog Direct The analog input signal is not digitally processed You can enjoy high quality analog source Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH When set to MULTI 1 or 2 you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the surround effects are turned off 6 1CH DECODING Press 6 1CH DECODING to adjust the 6 1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP menu page 40 This function works only for the multi channel format 3 2 This function is effective for the following sound fields A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A B You can select AUTO only About 6 1 channel matrix decoding Some movies released after summer 1999 added a new channel to the preexisting 5 1 channels The new channel added speakers behind the listening position In the movie theaters these speakers are placed on the rear wall on each side of the projection room s window The 6 1 channel system used in the movie theaters is called Dolby Surround EX system However to record on movie film this 6 1 channel is con
61. o set the receiver not to perform Pro Logic decoding select OFF Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals Effect level EFFECT Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Wall type WALL Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall The midpoint designates a neutral wall made of wood Reverberation REVERB Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment Front reverberation FRONT REVERB This parameter can be used when DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A B is selected This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source To increase front reverberations select WET To decrease front reverberations select DRY Screen depth SCREEN DEPTH In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This parameter lets you create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen depth Virtual speakers VIR SPEAKERS Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by CINEMA STUDIO EX A B
62. o which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio E NIGHT THEATER Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels such as late at night MONO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks W V MULTI DIMENSION Virtual Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation W VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Virtual Multi Rear Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual surround speakers W V SEMI M DIMENSION Virtual Semi Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation E VIRTUAL ENHANCED Virtual Enhanced Surround A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround s
63. ons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz D O O Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz 070700 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area 5i you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Tip If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to improve the sound You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted Note If STEREO does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally press FM MODE to turn on the STEREO indication The tuning scale is FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 48 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let
64. ources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT audio signals are not output from REC OUT jacks Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn o
65. peakers E VIRTUAL ENHANCED Virtual Enhanced Surround B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers punos punouing Buikofu3 if W DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A B Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multi speaker system and 3D sound imaging for software with 2 channel signals like CDs DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for its large sound stage due to its reflectivity DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church E OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house E JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club continued 27 28 Selecting a sound field continued B DISCO CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque dance club B LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house B ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000 seat concert hall B STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software When headphones are connected you can select the following sound fields only HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 ch
66. r deck deck Other component In the CONTROL 1 control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL ALII jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack Jacks and connection examples CONTROL CONTROL arn CD player SN e D MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL Al and CONTROL 1 jacks For details regarding particular connections or set up options refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance like the Sony RK G69HQ Basic Functions The CONTROL ALII functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if all of the other connected components are not turned on Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL 1 compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when
67. ss PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from step 3 6 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from step 3 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the number Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows x A2 4 A0 B1 B2 C0 C2C1 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see the operating instructions for the supplied remote 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Select the preset station you want from the list displayed on the supplied remote S1seopeou4g Burny 37 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters
68. the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 4 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 36 or Automatic Tuning page 36 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 6 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C Each time you press SHIFT the letter B or appears in the display 5 Pre
69. theater into your home To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound you will also need a surround back speaker You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator like the Sony MOD RF1 not supplied Note You cannot connect an LD player s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal For details see Troubleshooting on page 44 TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player etc Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections continued syu uodwo eu BuryooH 10 Digital component hookups continued Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver s digital output jack These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts etc MD or DAT deck DIGITAL Notes You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals To make a digital recording from your CD or S
70. tion There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones see page 24 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that the SPRAKERS switch is set to ON see page 24 Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING if the muting function is activated The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed
71. u make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect continued 5 1o0X4eods oux dn Bullies pue BuryooH Y 19 20 Multi channel surround setup continued Surround speaker distance SURROUND 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 17 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect Surround back speaker distance SURR BACK Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker s Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 17 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect B Sub woofer distance SUB WOOFER Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer Tip The receiver allows 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 5 feet closer than the front speak
72. udio in Hollywood As the Director s visual and audio united effect can be fully reproduced at home You can much satisfy by enjoying movies at home reproducing powerful theater effect E NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects B CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Uses 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 27 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Uses 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studi
73. ued wia shg oux dn Bullies pue BuryooH ii 17 18 Multi channel surround setup continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT LARGE CENTER LARGE SURROUND LARGE SURR BACK LARGE SURR BACK L R NO SUB WOOFER YES FRONT XX X feet 16 feet CENTER XX X feet 16 feet SURROUND feet 11 feet SURR BACK XX X feet 11 feet SUB WOOFER XX X feet 16 feet S W PHASE NORMAL DISTANCE UNIT FEET SURR POSI SIDE SURR HEIGHT LOW SURR BACK HGT LOW FRONT SP gt XXX Hz STD 120 Hz CENTER SP gt XXX Hz STD 120 Hz SURROUND SP gt XXX Hz STD 120 Hz SURR BACK SP gt XXX Hz STD 120 Hz LFE HIGH CUT gt XXX Hz STD 120 Hz Front speaker size FRONT If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO Center speaker size CENTER f you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally
74. verted to 5 1 channel using matrix encoding and the same number of channels are used as Dolby Digital and DTS recordings Recordings on DVD also use the same signals A lot of movie theaters screen movies with matrix encoded 5 1 channel signals and this is not unnatural to the ears However when a matrix decoder is used to create surround back speaker signals it simulates the same 6 1 channel sound as Dolby Surround EX system in the movie theaters This unit is equipped with a matrix decoder allowing for 6 1 channel sound production punos punong if 29 30 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 12 3 4 5 6 OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 22 n sw D e MR DTS MPEG PRO LOGIC SP OFF D RANGE EQ 17 16 15 14 13 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal MULTI CH IN 1 2 Lights up when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected MPEG Lights up when MPEG signals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels DO DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Do
75. y the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound you will also need a surround back speaker Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup When you set the center and surround back speakers to use as the surround back right and left speakers in the speaker settings the signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back right speaker and the signal input at the MULTI CH IN SURROUND BACK jack is directly output from the surround back left speaker For details about the speaker settings refer to Multi channel surround setup on page 17 OUT or voeo voeo DVDILD IN o MULTI CH IN 2 DVD player Multichannel decoder etc s1ueuoduio ay dn BuryooH fl 11 12 Other hookups CTRL S STATUS IN OUT CONTROL A1 II FRON
76. you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes You must connect a CONTROL Al compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier or receiver inputs according to the names on the function buttons Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver When recording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic function selection to operate Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier or receiver to the source component 2 Set the source component to pause mode make sure both the B and II indicators light together 3 Set the recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released from the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the source component recording stops Notes Do not set more than one component to the pause mode Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL 1 Control System like CD

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