LG Electronics RH7900H DVD Recorder User Manual
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1. Audio signals Video signals Video signals ANTENNA HI 3 HO BS TRIGGER OUT IR REMOTE Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied 1745 paes Buma E Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder VCR etc Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components DVD recorder VCR TV Audio signals Video signals Video signals INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT ANTENNA Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied e You can also rename the VIDEO input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 23 Notes e Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 51 1805 4 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting the antennas aerials be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead FM wire antenna aerial2. supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied ANTENNA DMPORT MD TAPE The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 5 Preparing the receiver Ml and the remote Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the supplied AC power cord mains lead to the AC INLET terminal on the receiver then connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet Notes e Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals e Connect the AC power cord mains lead firmly AC INLET terminal To the wall outlet AC power cord mains lead supplied A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord mains lead is inserted firmly The cord is supposed be connected this way This is not malfunction 1945 payeys Buma Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory de
3. R Connects to a tape deck or MD deck etc page 14 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section AUDIO IN Connects toa VCR White L QUT jacks DVD player etc page 16 18 Red R VIDEO IN Yellow QUT jacks AUDIO OUT Connects to the jacks component in zone VIDEO OUT 2 page 49 jack You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 16 18 Remote commander You can use the supplied RM AAU056 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 51 RM AAU056 continued gus Name Function Name Function TV on standby _ Press TV VQ and TV 16 at the same time to turn the TV on or off AV on standby ie on standby N Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 51 If you press 1 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VQ switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 Press to turn the receiver on or off If zone 2 is selected only the main recei
4. SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code UC only With 8 ohms loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Models of area code UC Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 95 W 95 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 105 W 105 W DMeasured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements UC 120 V AC 60 Hz Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB Bass 0 dB Treble 0 dB Analog Inputs PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kohms S N 90 dB A 20 kHz LPF Sensitivity 150 mV 50 kohms S N 96 dB A 150 mV Analog 56S Outputs Analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV 10 kohms Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step 2 INPUT SHORT Bass 0 dB Treble 0 dB Weighted network FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step UC 530 531 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Video section Inp
5. features You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone zone 2 other than the main zone For example you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 When using an IR repeater not supplied you can operate both components in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2 e Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 OUT jacks e Switching the Sony receiver s power on or off in zone 2 The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 When an IR repeater is not connected use this receiver in the main zone About the IR REMOTE jack You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote towards the IR repeater of the receiver if you connect an IR repeater not supplied to the IR REMOTE jack Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach STR DA1500ES IR repeater not supplied IR REMOTE RM AAUO56 Making a multi zone operation Zone 2 connections Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier Main zone STR DA1500ES Zone 2 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT lo voeo voeo voes ir ow Your I our ZONE 2 AUDIO F
6. on the receiver Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available and channel 1 is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver Press ENTER You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 2 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another channel You can store channels from 1 to 30 Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers 1 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset channel you want You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select PRESET and then turn TUNING or TUNING You can select preset channels from 1 to 30 Note The channel information you have preset may be changed if Sirius XM Radio Inc change their channel programming 39us suoljeiodo 13UNL i Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock SIRIUS only You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code The lock code is set to 0000 as the default Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time See To change the lock code page 40 VIDEO BD DVD SAT MD TAPE PHONO SA CD CD TUNER
7. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Wes 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limi
8. LVL 1 GB step TUNER FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO 3 TUNER FM MODE page 27 Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations page 32 XM antenna aiming mode For details see Checking receiving XM ANT conditions Antenna Aiming page 35 XM radio ID For details see Checking the ID XM ID number page 34 Parental lock OFF ON OFF PARENTAL Sirius lock code edit For details see To change the lock CODE EDT code page 40 Sirius antenna aiming mode For details see Checking receiving SR ANT conditions Antenna Aiming page 35 Sirius radio ID For details see Checking the ID SR ID number page 34 SYSTEM Naming inputs For details see Naming inputs page 4 SYSTEM NAME IN 23 page 28 7 7 a 7 F Brightness of the display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER 12V Trigger INPUT ZONE CTRL OFF OFF 12V TRIG RS232C Control ON OFF ON RS232C a For details refer to the page in the parentheses This parameter is only available if the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock is connected to the XM jack on the receiver This parameter is only available if the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to the SIRIUS jack on the receiver 25058 suoljesodoe 13 dwy i Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance of front speakers Se
9. MiniDisc or audio tape 47 onto a recording media 48 Remote commander 9 RS232C Control 28 S Satellite tuner connecting 17 Selecting component 22 speaker system 21 Set top box connecting 17 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 33 Sleep Timer 47 Speakers connecting 13 Super Audio CD player connecting 14 T Tuner connecting 19 Tuning automatically 29 directly 30 to preset stations 31 V VCR connecting 18 X XM Radio 33 412974 3141 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
10. following e Press MUTING again e Increase the volume e Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 4 SYSTEM Press or to enter the menu Press to select NAME IN ow Aa N Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character 7 Press to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabet upper case Numbers gt Symbols e To enter a blank space press without selecting a character Press The name you entered is registered yoeqhe d 2345 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the
11. from remote 19 SLEEP Lights up woen Pi sleep sensor commander timer 1s activated 6 Display The current status of the 20 ZONE 2 lighis uP yhen Operan onmi a zone 2 is being enabled window selected component or a list of selectable items appears 21 Tuning Lights up when the receiver here page 6 indicators tunes in radio stations or 7 DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select satellite radio tations information displayed on the CAT Lights up when the category display page 46 mode is set to ONE CAT 8 MUTING Press to turn off the sound during he satelliteradi temporarily a Press MUTING again to SAT Lights up when the satellite store the sound 23 radio is connected and XM ee RADIO or SIRIUS is 9 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume selected VOLUME level of all speakers at the MEMORY Lights up when a memory same time page 22 function such as Preset 10 INPUT Turn to select the input Memory page 31 etc is SELECTOR source to play back page 22 activated 23 46 47 48 MONO Monaural broadcast 11 DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the a Ble praade Pat ie brightness of the display A preset station number appears when the preset radio 12 SLEEP Press to activate the sleep station is selected timer function and the Note duration which the receiver The preset station number turns off automatically page will change accordingly to 47 the preset station you select 13 TONE ON OFF Press to turn the bass and For d
12. it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 525 On placement e 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 cabin
13. text information in the channel This is not an error The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition for example right after the system has received a channel ANTENNA and ERROR appears on the display alternately CALL 888 and 539 SIRI appears on the display alternately 43us suoljeiodo seunL il Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound and image from a network system such as a portable audio video source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound and image from the connected component on the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area 4qus Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver ANT
14. the parameter CODE appears on the display 7 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons NEW appears on the display 8 Enter a new 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons CONF appears on the display 9 Reenter the new lock code with the numeric buttons CHANGED appears on the display To listen to the locked channels 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a locked channel you want to listen using Direct Tuning page 38 LOCKED appears on the display 3 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons The channel is tuned in To cancel the Parental Lock 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a channel you want to unlock using Direct Tuning page 38 LOCKED appears on the display 3 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons The channel is tuned in 4 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 5 Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER 6 Press or to enter the menu 7 Press repeatedly to select PARENTAL 8 Press or to enter the parameter 9 Press repeatedly to select OFF then press LOCK appears on the display 10Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons UNLOCKED appears on the display Notes e When you sel
15. to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select the ONE CAT e ALL CAT You can select a channel from all the categories The initial setting is ALL CAT e ONE CAT You can select a channel from one category CAT is displayed on the display when you set to ONE CAT mode Press CATEGORY or CATEGORY to select the category you want The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected Press TUNING or TUNING to select the channel You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select AUTO and then turn TUNING or TUNING to select a channel Notes e When you select a channel in the ONE CAT mode the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want This is because one channel may belong to more than one category If you press CATEGORY or CATEGORY in the ALL CAT mode the first channel of the next or previous category is selected CATEGORY SKIP 375 suoljeiodo souny Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly DIRECT TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number 4 Press ENTER You can also use MEM
16. 8 suoljeiodo 13UNL ii 6 Press or to enter the 7 parameter While checking the parameter aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received For details on the parameter see XM Signal Strength or SIRIUS Signal Strength below XM Signal Strength Signal Signal type strength Satellite Terrestrial GOOD 5 3 a MARG S 2 Haa marginal WEAK S 1 7 NONE S 0 TO SIRIUS Signal Strength Signal Signal type Strength Satellite Terrestrial EXC excellent S 3 T 3 GOOD S 2 T 2 WEAK S 1 T 1 NONE S 0 T 0 When you have finished Press AMP MENU 3645 Receiving satellite radio broadcasts 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press TUNING or TUNING to select a channel You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select AUTO and then turn TUNING or TUNING to select a channel Selecting a channel of the satellite radio VIDEO BD DVD SAT MD TAPE PHONO SA CD CD TUNER DMPORT TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER oN FF RETURN EXIT TV PRESET C3 Om TUNER Numeric buttons D TUNING ENTER CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE Selecting channels from a category CATEGORY TUNING You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode 1 Press TUNER repeatedly
17. C OUT FOC Q Audio component Video component QIR repeater not supplied Speakers Sony Amplifier Receiver RM AAU056 agus suoljeiadoO 19410 H Operating the receiver from zone 2 The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 When an IR repeater is not connected use this receiver in the main zone ZONE INPUT ZONE I DISC SKIP g x a D TUNING ED C5 gt 10 MEMORY AMP MENU TOOLS DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING MASTER VOL h Turn on the main receiver this receiver Turn on the receiver in zone 2 Press ZONE I The zone function is activated ON Press ZONE INPUT repeatedly to select the source you want 5 Adjust to a suitable volume Adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2 To finish the zone 2 operation Press ZONE W 504s Tip Even when this receiver is in standby mode press Vo on the remote to turned off this receiver the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on To turn off all receivers press VC and AV VQ on the RM AAU0S56 remote at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO jacks on the receiver you can set the VIDEO button on this remote to control the DVD recorder N
18. DMPORT TUNER TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER FF BD DVD MENU GDCD C5 DISC SKIP 5e4D ES CGD Gs ous 5 7 G50 GOD a Gs MEMORY AMP MENU CE GD En DISPLAY AMP See MENU A RETURN EXIT aor TV CH CATEGORY TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET o Ge gt 4 4 4 gt 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a channel you want to lock using Category Tuning page 37 or Direct Tuning page 38 3 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 4 Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER agus Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select PARENTAL Press or to enter the parameter 0O n O Cal Press repeatedly to select ON then press LOCK appears on the display 9 Enter your 4 digit lock code using the numeric buttons LOCKED appears on the display and the Parental Lock is set To delete the numbers you have entered repeat the procedure above from step 3 Select OFF in step 8 To change the lock code 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 3 Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER 4 Press or to enter the menu 5 Press repeatedly to select CODE EDT 6 Press or to enter
19. ENNA DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Q Video cord not supplied To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DMPORT Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector Notes e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack e Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in e As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver a5us suo e1ado 19410 H Listening watching a connected component through DMPORT connection T Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on the remote button operation see page 9 e Be sure you have connected the MONITOR OUT of the receiver to the TV page 45 agus Changing the display You can check the volume level etc by changing the information on the display Be sure to use the buttons on the receive
20. Gay ONY 4 129 743 11 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DA1500ES 2009 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss For customers in the United States and Canada This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation ENERGY STAR
21. MP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select XM ID or SR ID Press or The first 6 digits appear on the display oOo al Aa N Press gt The last 6 digits appear on the display Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here XM ID SR ID Using the controls on the receiver 1 2 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO and then turn TUNING or TUNING to select channel 0 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here XM ID SR ID If you cannot read the characters or numbers on the display refer to the following table Description 2 two 5 five 6 six 8 eight Display 0 zero A NiO Z A zlalo w Checking receiving conditions Antenna Aiming 1 oa Aa N Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select XM ANT or SR ANT continued 3505
22. ORY ENTER on the receiver The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 01 lt 02 03 lt gt 04 lt 05 lt 4 274 gt 30 4 29 28 lt You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 2 Press FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select PRESET Turn TUNING or TUNING to select the preset station you want 31us suoljeiodo souny ii Naming preset stations 1 O 0 Aa Q 325 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM AM on the receiver Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 31 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 3 TUNER Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select NAME IN Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Press to sele
23. ORY ENTER on the receiver The selected channel is tune in Displaying the satellite tuner information on the front panel display DISPLAY Press DISPLAY on the receiver repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel the display changes cyclically as follows Channel name Channel number Category name Artist name Feature Song Program title Composer name SIRIUS only Signal strength gt Volume level 38 5 TT Presetting satellite radio channels You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels TUNER DIMMER ON OFF SLEEP TVINPUT Numeric buttons MEMORY ENTER ji ao IV CH el PRESET REPLA VAN E PRESET OOI TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING RETURNJEXIT PRESET Presetting channels using the preset numbers 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Select a channel you want to preset using Category Tuning page 37 or Direct Tuning page 38 Press MEMORY You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also select the number by pressing PRESET or PRESET You can also turn TUNING or TUNING
24. S OFF A B A B Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the speaker system you want to drive To select Light up The speakers connected to the SPA SPEAKERS P terminals The speakers connected to the SPB SPEAKERS J terminals The speakers connected to the SPA SPEAKERS EN and EY terminals SPB parallel connection To turn off the speaker output Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until the SP A and SP B indicators on the display light off ALL OFF appears on the display for a while Note You cannot switch the speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS OFF A B A B when the headphones are connected to the receiver 210 payeys Buma fl Playback Enjoying sound images from the component connected to the receiver C C VIDEO BD DVD Input buttons TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER ONOFF BD DVD p MENU 1D C293 C5 p 4 DISC SKIP GED ED A F D TUNING GD MEMORY AMPMENU App ere gt MENU gt 10 CE GD CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING MUTING iial MASTER VOL RETURN EXIT MENU HO 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back VIDEO DVD recorder VCR etc VIDEO connected to the VIDEO jack BD DVD Blu ray disc player D
25. VD BD DVD player etc connected to the BD DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner etc SAT connected to the SAT jack 22us Selected input Components that can Display be played back MD TAPE MD deck tape deck etc MD TAPE connected to MD TAPE jack PHONO Turntable etc connected PHONO to the PHONO jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD SA CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM TUNER or AM TUNER TUNER XM Mini Tuner and XM RADIO or Home Dock connected to SIRIUS the XM jack or SiriusConnect Home tuner connected to the SIRIUS jack DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Tips e You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To turn the volume up or down quickly turn the knob quickly To make fine adjustment turn the knob slowly e You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL button on the remote To turn the volume up or down quickly press and hold the button To make fine adjustment press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the
26. ailable including the option of adding The Best of SIRIUS programming to your XM tuner or The Best of XM programming to your SIRIUS tuner enabling you to enjoy the most popular programming among both services The Best of packages are not available to SIRIUS or XM Canada subscribers at this time Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children To subscribe to XM U S customers should visit xmradio com or call 1 800 KXMRADIO 1 800 967 2346 Canadian customers should visit xmradio ca or call XM Listener Care at 1 877 GETXMSR 1 877 438 9677 To subscribe to SIRIUS U S and Canadian customers can call 1 888 539 SIRI 1 888 539 7474 or visit sirius com US or siriuscanada ca Canada SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately Taxes and a one time activation fee may apply XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners each sold separately are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service All programming and fees subject to change It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Sat
27. al for an extended period XM TUNER The XM Mini Tuner is not Confirm the XM Mini Tuner is fully seated in the dock and installed or not fully seated in the XM Mini Tuner Dock or the XM Mini Tuner Dock is not connected to the receiver check the XM Mini Tuner dock cable is connected to the receiver 42us SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message Explanation Remedies appears ANTENNA The antenna is not connected Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home ERROR properly tuner and the antenna LINKING The receiving condition is not Try moving the antenna to another location For details good about the antenna location refer to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner CALL 888 You have not subscribed for 539 SIRI the selected channel SR TUNER The SiriusConnect Hometuner Check all the connections and then turn the system on is not connected properly again Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket INVALID You have entered an invalid The channel to be tuned in is void due to the change by the channel number broadcast service or the receiving condition is not good LOCKED The selected channel is locked SUB UPDT The subscription information has been updated UPDATING Channel information is being updated FW UPDT The SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated There is no
28. and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 10 feet 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the components are connected correctly page 14 e Select the source component using the input buttons page 22 continued 5gus uoneunoyu eUOHIPPY f There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component e Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move yo
29. ation of parts Front panel 17 16 a5 14 n3 a2 11 10 About the indicators on the display 18 19 20 SPA CAT SPB 01 21 Name Function Name Function 1 vd Press to turn the receiver on 15 FM MODE Press to select the FM on stan or off page 20 30 monaural or stereo reception standby ff page 20 30 1 pti 2 SPEAKERS Switch to OFF A B A B of page 29 the front speakers page x ress to select or OFF A B he fi peakers page 21 16 FM AM P lect FM or AM A B station 3 TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble 17 PHONES jack Connects to headphones TONE level of the speakers Press page 53 TONE MODE repeatedly to f F selectbass ot treble then t rn 18 SP A SP B Lights up according to the TONE to adjust the level speaker system used page page 25 21 However these pag indicators do not light up if 4 TUNING Press to operate a tuner FM the speaker output is turned MODE AM and satellite radio XM off or if headphones are TUNING 4 SIRIUS page 29 36 37 connected 5 Remote Receives signals
30. ceiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks 47s suone1ado 19410 if Recording onto a recording media 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording component VIDEO for recording 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source agus Using multi zone
31. ct a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabet upper case gt Numbers gt Symbols e To enter a blank space press gt without selecting a character Press G The name you entered is registered Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio you ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner sold separately to your satellite ready receiver Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US except Alaska and Hawaii and Canada Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial free music from categories ranging from Pop Rock Country R amp B Dance Jazz Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams Additional programming includes expert sports talk uncensored entertainment comedy family programming local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources Whether you purchase a SIRIUS or XM tuner you ll need to activate and subscribe to begin enjoying the service Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the satellite tuners Whichever service you choose there are a variety of programming packages av
32. ect a channel using Category Tuning locked channels are skipped e When the receiver is reset to the factory settings the lock code returns to the default 0000 but the Parental Lock settings are not removed e You cannot preset locked channels If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel the preset information for that channel returns to the default e You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 and channel 184 continued 4105 suoljeiodo 13UNL fi XM Radio messages list Message Explanation Remedies appears ANTENNA The XM antenna is not Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM Mini connected to the XM Mini Tuner Dock securely and check the antenna cable for Tuner Dock or the XM antenna damage Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged cable is damaged UNAUTH You selected an XM channel Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com US that is blocked or cannot be residents or www xmradio ca Canadian residents for the received with your XM current list of channels subscription package For information on receiving this channel visit www xmradio com US residents or www xmradio ca Canadian residents You can also contact XM Satellite Radio at 1 800 967 2346 US residents or 1 877 438 9677 Canadian residents NO SIGNL The XM Mini Tuner is not Check the antenna for obstructions and reposition the XM receiving the XM satellite antenna to get a better signal recepti
33. ellite Radio Systems Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii 33s suonesado 13UNL fi Connecting a satellite radio tuner SIRIUS jack XM jack DMPORT v DOSV 0 7A MAX sH A O To connect to the XM jack Before operating the system connect the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack Note To ensure optimal reception of XM s satellite signal move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received Most XM customers place the antenna in a south facing window with a clear view to the sky To connect to the SIRIUS jack Connect the SirtusConnect Home tuner When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner antenna and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise 3qus Preparing to listen to a satellite radio TUNER DISC SKIP TDECEND CO y f D TUNING D 104 MEMORY AMP MENU Ce GD Ere S amp S CLEAR AMP MENU DISPLAY OprtoNs 3 D MASTER VoL ae RETURNEXIT aon TV CH CATEGORY TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING Checking the ID number NIPT TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select XM RADIO or SIRIUS Press A
34. enna aiming mode This parameter helps you to aim the XM antenna for optimal signal reception For details see Checking receiving conditions Antenna Aiming page 35 E XM ID XM radio ID Lets you check the XM Radio ID For details see Checking the ID number page 34 E PARENTAL Parental lock Lets you restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code For details see Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock SIRIUS only page 40 E CODE EDT Sirius lock code edit Lets you change the lock code For details see To change the lock code page 40 E SR ANT Sirius antenna aiming mode This parameter helps you to aim the SIRIUS antenna for optimal signal reception For details see Checking receiving conditions Antenna Aiming page 35 E SR ID Sirius radio ID Lets you check the Sirius Radio ID For details see Checking the ID number page 34 2705 suoljesodo 13 dwy fi Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to customize the settings of the receiver Select 4 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 24 and Overview of the menus page 25 SYSTEM menu parameters E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 23 E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets yo
35. eps in Changing button assignments on page 51 MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTING again to restore the sound Press MUTING and TV 16 at the same time to activate the TV s muting function A 4 TONE ON OFF Press to turn the bass and treble on or off TV VOL 3 Press TV VOL and TV 6 at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV MASTER VOL 3 Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time on DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 10 MENU HOME Press to display the menu of the VCR DVD player satellite tuner or Blu ray disc player on the TV screen Press MENU HOME and TV 6 at the same time to display the TV s menu Then use gt and 18l to perform menu operations Name Function Name Function 15 ed gt Press to skip a track of the CD 16 TV Press TV and the button with player DVD player DVD orange printing at the same recorder MD deck tape deck time to enable TV operation or Blu ray disc player 17 RETURN Pesto REPLAY Press to replay the previous EXIT 0 gt return to the previous menu ADVANCE scene or fast forward the exit the menu while the cur
36. et that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a television VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems 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 Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly e Check
37. etails on presetting treble on or off 14 MEMORY ENTER Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings page 20 31 39 radio station see page 31 Vs Rear panel ANTENNA RS232C TRIGGER IR REMOTE p SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 169 gt 1 ANTENNA section FM Connects to the ANTENNA supplied FM wire jack antenna aerial page 19 AM Connects to the ANTENNA supplied AM loop jack antenna aerial page 19 XM jack Connects to the XM _ Mini Tuner and Home Dock not supplied page 34 SIRIUS jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner not supplied page 34 2 DMPORT DMPORT Connects to a jack DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 45 3 RS232C port Used for Ge maintenance and service gus 4 Control jacks for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE IN OUT jacks Connect an IR repeater page 48 5 TRIGGER OUT jack SPEAKERS section Connects to an interlock on off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components or the amplifier receiver of zone 2 page 28 Connects to the speakers page 13 6 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section White L AUDIO IN OUT jacks Red
38. faults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 0 MEMORY ENTER 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds CLR ALL and PUSH ENT appears on the display alternately 3 Press MEMORY ENTER After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 204 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAU056 Remote Commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion e When you replace the batteries the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings If this happens reassign the buttons again page 51 e When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 6 Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation SPEAKER
39. h the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers gus A About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model STR DA1500ES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual models of area code UC is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code UC only e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA oS Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only On Copyrights SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All rights reserved qus Table of Contents Description and location of parts 0 0 0 0 6 Getting Started 1 Installing the speakers eee 13 2 Connecting the speakers ee 13 3a Connecting the audio components 14 3b Connecting
40. her 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down FM AM press I 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale S Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER ONOFF MONER Gaye BD DVD MENU Numeric buttons AMP MENU MEMORY ENTER NEIT 7 RETURNEXIT j aoe RESET REBLA PRESET TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM AM on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 29 or Direct Tuning page 30 In case of poor FM stereo reception switch the FM reception mode page 29 3 Press MEMORY You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER You can also use MEM
41. is a U S registered J mark Asan ENERGY STAR partner Sony Avance Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency US N For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other
42. lect 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 24 and Overview of the menus page 25 LEVEL menu parameters E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers 2645 Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select 2 EQ in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 24 and Overview of the menus page 25 EQ menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations Select 3 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 24 and Overview of the menus page 25 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode e STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal E NAME IN Naming preset stations Lets you set the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 32 E XM ANT XM ant
43. n select a radio station from AM or FM in zone 2 When the receiver in the main zone or zone 2 is turned off you can select a broadcast from FM AM XM SIRIUS in one zone in which the receiver is turned on E RS232C RS232C Control Lets you use this menu for the zone 2 operation ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS232C port e OFF The receiver does not receive commands from the RS232C port Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the receiver page 19 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 4 Area code FM AM UC 100 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 30 amp PHONO SA CD CD TUNER DMPORT TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER at FF TUNER BD DVD Numeric buttons D TUNING CLEAR ENTER TOOLS ey as TV VOL A f MASTER VOL LoS aon TVCH _ CATEGORY TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET ic eo TUNING FM MODE Tuning into a station automatically Auto Tuning 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Using the c
44. ner Press the numeric buttons and TV 16 at the same time to select the TV channels 22 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 23 TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV 16 at the same time to select the input signal TV input or video input 24 ZONE I Press ZONE I Q to turn the zone 2 on or off ZONE INPUT Press ZONE INPUT repeatedly to select the input source for zone 2 1208 The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and C buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver b This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described Getting Started 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 2 0 channel system Example of the speaker system configuration Left speaker Right speaker M 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mai
45. ns lead Right speaker Left speaker IR REMOTE SPEAKERS E terminals Speaker cords not supplied Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS E terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS OFF A B A B on the front panel page 21 1345 payeys Buma 3a Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD player CD player MD deck Tape deck or Turntable The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player CD player MD deck tape deck or turntable Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead After connecting your audio component proceed to 3b Connecting the video components page 15 1408 MD deck INPUT OUTPUT Tape deck Super Audio Audio cord not supplied If your turntable has a ground earth wire connect it to the rh SIGNAL GND terminal 3b Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power c
46. on To optimize the signal The XM antenna s view antenna position see Checking receiving conditions of the satellites may be blocked Antenna Aiming page 35 Refer to the instructions or the antenna is not properly supplied with the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock for aimed antenna installation information LOADING The XM Mini Tuneris acquiring This message should disappear when the signal is strong If audio or program information you often see this message reposition the XM antenna for from the XM satellite signal better signal reception This message can also appear if To optimize the antenna position see Checking receiving the signal is too weak conditions Antenna Aiming page 35 OFF AIR You selected an XM channel Check this XM channel later In the meantime select that is not currently another channel broadcasting No artist name or song title is available for this selection CHUNAVL The selected channel is not Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com US available The channel may have residents or www xmradio ca Canadian residents for the been reassigned to a different current list of channels For a new radio or a radio that has channel number This message not received XM s signal for an extended period allow the may occur initially with anew radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes radio or a radio that has not and then select the channel again received XM s sign
47. ontrols on the receiver 1 Press FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO 3 Turn TUNING or TUNING In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted Press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display To return to stereo mode press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display does not light up 2gus suoljeiodo souny ii Tuning into a station directly Direct Tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM AM on the receiver N Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 gt 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER or You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area 304s Changing the AM tuning scale Model of area code UC only You can change the AM tuning scale to eit
48. ord mains lead After connecting all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas aerials page 19 Component to be connected Page Blu ray disc player DVD player 16 Satellite tuner Set top box 17 DVD recorder VCR 18 15us peyeys Buma j Connecting a Blu ray disc player DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu ray disc player or a DVD player Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components If you connect a DVD player e Be sure to change the factory setting of the BD DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player For details see Changing button assignments page 51 e You can also rename the BD DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 23 Blu ray disc player DVD player TV Audio signals Video signals Video signals MD TAPE SAT BD DvD E leka VIDEO VIDEO OUT N AUDIO AUDIO OUT N Q Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied 16 Connecting a satellite tuner Set top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a Set top box Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Satellite tuner Set top box TV
49. ote You cannot change the settings of PHONO TUNER and DMPORT buttons 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example Hold down VIDEO 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 3 Now you can use the VIDEO button to control the DVD recorder Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR command mode VTR 3 1 DVD player DVD recorder 2 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 3 command mode DVD3 CD player 4 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 5 DVR Digital CATV terminal 6 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 7 Blu ray disc player 8 command mode BD1 jD Blu ray disc recorder 9 command mode BD3 MD deck 0 10 Tape deck a Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray disc player or Blu ray disc recorder To clear all remote button assignments While holding down MASTER VOL press 1 and ZONE W O The remote is reset to its factory settings B1us a yow y oy usn 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
50. r for this operation Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Allinputs except the FM and AM band XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Index name of the input Selected input gt Volume level FM and AM band Preset station name gt Frequency gt Volume level XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel name Channel number Category name Artist name Feature gt Song program title gt Composer name SIRIUS only Signal strength Volume level Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 23 32 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF When sleep timer is being used SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Recording using the receiver You can record from an audio video component using the re
51. receiver ZONE V INPUT O ee gt SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT MD TAPE PHONO SA CD CD TUNER DMPORT TVINPUT SLEEP DIMMER si DISC SKIP h P D TUNING wD Co gt 10 MEMORY AMP MENU CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU OPTIONS vail MASTER VoL ae ee tiale START T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select the menu you want 2 3 Press or to enter the menu 4 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 5 Press or to enter the parameter 24us 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically To return to the previous display Press To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 24 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting LEVEL Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 10 BALANCE 1 LEVEL FRT BAL BALANCE BAL R 1 to page 26 BAL R 10 EQ Front speaker bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB 2 EQ BASS LVL 1 GB step page 26 a Front speaker treble level TRE 10 dB to TRE 10 dB TRE 0 dB TRE
52. rent scene of the VCR menu or on screen guide of DVD player or Blu ray disc the DVD recorder DVD player player satellite tuner or Blu lt lt gt gt ress ray disc player is displayed h tracks in the fi a on the TV screen P a sential ange Press RETURN EXIT d reverse direction of the and TV 16 at the same time DVD player P to return to the previous menu start fast forward rewind of i P or exit the TV s menu while the VCR CD player DVD fare the menu is displayed on the recorder MD deck tape TV screen deck or Blu ray disc player r gt a b Press to start playback of the 18 Altei pressing BD DYD VCR CD pl DVD MENU 6 AMP MENU pte p ayen 4 4 gt 10 or MENU HOME 14 player DVD recorder MD ess or to select th deck or Blu ray disc player eas PTa SOE tO S6 BOLTIE i settings Then press amp to pP Press to pause playback or enter the selection if you have recording of the VCR CD pressed BD DVD MENU or player DVD player DVD MENU HOME previously recorder MD deck tape deck Press G also to enter the or Blu ray disc player Also selection of the receiver starts recording with VCR satellite tuner CD components in recording player DVD player DVD standby recorder or Blu ray disc b player E Press to stop playback of the VCR CD player DVD 19 DISPLAY Press to select information player DVD recorder MD displayed on the TV screen of deck tape deck or Blu ray the VCR satelli
53. s on the display The system cannot receive satellite channels at all e The receiving condition is not good Move the antenna to the place where the condition is good e Check that you subscribed to the desired satellite radio service page 33 Remote commander The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer PROTECT Irregular current is output to the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again For other messages see XM Radio messages list page 42 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list page 43 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 20 55us uoneunoyu eUOHIPpY i Specifications AUDIO POWER
54. te tuner CD disc player player DVD player DVD recorder MD deck or Blu ray TV CH Press TV CH and TV 16 disc player at the same time to select Press DISPLAY and TV i6 preset TV channels at the same time to display CATEGORY Press to select a category for TV s information on the TV satellite tuner page 37 screen PRESET Press to select preset stations preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner TUNING Press to scan a station CATEGORY Press to select the category MODE mode for satellite tuner page 37 FM MODE Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception continued 114 Name Function 20 Press to select the channel entry mode either one or two digit of the VCR satellite tuner etc Press and TV 16 at the same time to select the channel entry mode either one or two digits of the TV gt 10 Press to select track numbers over 10 of the VCR satellite tuner MD deck or CD player channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button 21 Numeric buttons number 5 Press to preset tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player DVD player DVD recorder MD deck or Blu ray disc player Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tu
55. that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL dB Try to set it at about VOL 40 0 dB e Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to OFF e Check that headphones are not connected e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound e Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component
56. the video components 15 4 Connecting the antennas aerials 19 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote 19 6 Selecting the speaker system 21 Playback Enjoying sound images from the component connected to the receiver 22 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus cceeeeeee 24 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 26 Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu 26 Settings for the tuner TUNER menv 27 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 28 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio eee 29 Presetting radio stations cece 31 Listening to Satellite Radio ee 33 Connecting a satellite radio tuner 34 Preparing to listen to a satellite radio 34 Selecting a channel of the satellite radio 37 Presetting satellite radio channels 38 Restricting access to specific channels Parental Lock SIRIUS only 40 Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT cheatin wera iets 44 Changing the display 1 46 Using the Sleep Timer 47 Recording using the receiver 47 Using multi zone features 00 0 0 48 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 00 51 Additional Information Precautions ece ua E A 52 Troubleshooting sseseseeeeeeeieeseeeeeerrersesees 53 Specifica oiS unne na n a 56 Idex nenian rr rn EREN AE 58 Hus Description and loc
57. ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and 3 we the speakers carefully so as not to touc
58. u adjust the brightness in 3 steps E 12V TRIG 12V Trigger Lets you turn the receiver on off in another zone or select various option for use of the 12V Trigger function INPUT for main zone only Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers when the preset input is selected When you select INPUT the setting display which sets each input trigger to on off appears Press to select the input then press G Press again to select ON or OFF then press ZONE Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off based on whether the selected zone is turned on or off e CTRL Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off manually using the CIS command of the IR remote OFF Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on 28 5 Tips Even when this receiver is in standby mode press VW on the remote to turned off this receiver the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on To turn off all receivers press 1 and AV I on the RM AAU056 remote at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY e Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks e When tuner is selected the same type of radio station FM AM selected in the main zone is set in zone 2 However you can select the input other than tuner in zone 2 e When the receiver in the main zone is turned off or an input source other than tuner is selected you ca
59. ur audio components away from the TV e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the components are connected correctly page 15 e Select the source component using the input buttons page 22 Bqus Tuner The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial Ground earth wire not supplied se O To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary e Keep the satellite radio antenna away from the speaker cords and the power cord mains lead to avoid picking up noise e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 31 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appear
60. uts Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements UC 120 V AC 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 0 7 A MAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption UC 210 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W when RS232C is set to OFF Dimensions w h d Approx 17 x 6 1 4 x 15 3 8 inches 430 x 157 5 x 388 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 19 lb 14 oz 9 0 kg Supplied accessories Operating Instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna aerial 1 RM AAU056 Remote Commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 AC power cord mains lead 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice the certain printed wiring boards Halogenated flame retardants are not used in 57us uo eunoyu jeuonippy i Index Symbols th SIGNAL GND terminal 14 Numerics 12V Trigger 25 28 Blu ray disc player connecting 16 C CD player connecting 14 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 45 DVD player connecting 16 DVD recorder connecting 18 E Error messages 55 Initial setup 20 L Lock Code 40 M Menu EQ 26 LEVEL 26 SYSTEM 28 TUNER 27 Muting 23 N Naming 23 32 5gus P Parental Lock 40 R Recording onto a
61. ver is turned on or off with this button To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2 press VC and AV WC T at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Saving the power in standby mode When RS232C page 28 is set to OFF 6 BD DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu ray disc on the TV screen Then use lt gt and 18 to perform menu operations DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi disc changer D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode ENTER Press to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV VCR CD player DVD player DVD recorder or satellite tuner MEMORY Press to store a station during tuner operation AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver Then use lt gt and 8 to perform menu operations TOOLS OPTIONS Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press TOOLS OPTIONS and TV 16 at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV es Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components You can change the button assignments following the st
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