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1 3-209-635-11(4)Sony Corporation 2 WARNINGNOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM For customers in Europe 3 About This Manual“Neural-THX” *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners “M-crewServer” is a trademark of Sony Corporation “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation 4 Table of ContentsGetting Started Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Advanced Speakers Setting Up Tuner Operations Other Operations Using the Remote 5 Additional Information6 Description and location of partsFront panelTo remove the cover Status of the POWER button 7 NameFunction APOWER AUTO CAL MIC jack CTONE MODE TONE MEMORY ENTER TUNING MODE 115) TUNING Remote sensor FDIMMER GDISPLAY SUR BACK DECODING DECODING IDisplay window NameFunction 2CH/A.DIRECT A.F.D MOVIE MUSIC KZONE POWER SELECT LDMPORT MHDMI NPHONES jack SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) VIDEO 3 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks QMULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Started Getting 8 RINPUTSELECTOR SMASTER VOLUME 9 Rear panelADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connect to a DVD OUT jacks COAXIAL IN COAXIAL jack jacks provides a better HDMI IN OUT* jacks (page 20, 28) BControl jack for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE Connect an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 102 103) TRIGGER compliant zone 2 or zone (page 104) CTRL S IN with CONTROL S jack (page 107) CDMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 23) 10 DCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT sectionY, PB/CB, PR/ Connect to a DVD CR IN/OUT player, TV, or a 20, 31, 32) EANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jackwire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 38) ANTENNA supplied with this receiver (page 38) HVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN a DVD player etc VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Connect to the VIDEO OUT FRS-232Cport Used for maintenance and service GAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section Connect to a tape MULTI Connect to a Super CHANNEL Audio CD player or INPUT jacks 7.1 channel or 22, 25) PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier EXT VIDEO IN Connects to the jackcomponent when you want to watch in PIP (Picture in Picture) window ISPEAKERS section Connects to speakers (page 18) 10GB 11 Remote commanderRM-AAL009 Name Function (on Note standby) Saving the power in standby mode C Input buttons ZONE E AMP MUSIC 11GB 12 GMOVIE Press to select sound fieldMOVIE H Numeric Press to Press 0/10 to select track number select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner After pressing TV (wk) press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels MEMORY Press to store a station during tuner operation MEMORY JAMP MENU Press to display the menu to operate the receiver AMP MENU KPress V/v/B/b to select the O m/M a) Press to operate the DVD x a) X a) component connected to the ./> a) DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc TUNING +/– Press to select station (page 115) PPRESET Press to register FM/AM Radio PRESET + b)/– station or to select preset stations TV CH +/– CH+/– to operate the TV satellite tuner, VCR, etc V/v/B/b menu items. Then press to enter the selection OPTIONS TOOLS etc M MENU Press to display the menu to operate the audio/video components SCREEN Press SHIFT (wj), then press DSPL MENU to switch the display CONTROL mode of the menu between window) N B·/·b Press to select the album 12GB 13 Q F1/F2F2 to select a component to operate • HDD recorder F1: HDD Player • DVD/VHS combo player F2: VHS MACRO1 Press AMP (5), then press MACRO2 up the macro function (page 122) TV/INPUT input) WIDE Press repeatedly to select the wide picture mode PIP The image will be changed as follows. EXT VIDEO t ZONE 2 VIDEO t OFF. You can swap the position of the main screen and the PIP (qa). You can expand or shrink the window using V/v (qa). You can also change the window’s position using B/b (qa) displayed COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 87) R DVD Press to display the menus of TOP MENU the DVD player on the TV MENU screen. Then use V/v/B/b and to perform a menu operations (page 117) NIGHT MODE NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 73) INPUT INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 92) SLEEP SLEEP to activate the sleep which the receiver turns off automatically (page 99) TEST TONE tone from each speaker TMASTER Press to adjust the volume level MASTER VOL +/– of all speakers at the same time VOL +/– TV VOL +/– UDISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi-discchanger DISC SKIP VRETURN/ Press to return to the previous RETURN EXIT In the SCREEN mode, press the button to display the menu on the TV screen 13GB 14 X CLEARclear a mistake when you button return to continuous tuner or DVD player >10 Press to select VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode (page 83) Y 2CH Press to select sound field A.DIRECT (page 114) ZA.F.D. Press to select sound field A.F.D (page 65) wj SHIFT changes the remote button with pink printing wk TV Press to enable the TV operation wl RM SET UP Press to set up the remote component Notes •Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model RM-AAU016 A ?/1 (on B 2CH (page 62) CSCREEN/ Press to switch the display DAfter pressing SCREEN/DSPL CONTROL (3), press V/v/B press to enter the selection 14GB 15 EOPTIONS Press to display and select items from option menusF MENU operate the receiver DMPORT NStarts play xStops play Skips tracks H INPUT SELECTOR to play back IMASTER Press to adjust the volume level VOLUME +/– KRETURN/ Press to return to the previous LDISPLAY Press to select information displayed in the display window M PIP the PIP (Picture in Picture) window. The image will be changed as follows. EXT VIDEO t ZONE 2 VIDEO t OFF. You can swap the the PIP window (swap) by pressing the (4). You can The HDMI video signals are not output while the PIP window is displayed 15GB 16 1: Installing speakersEnjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel systemExample of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration 16GB 17 Tips17GB 18 A BB•When you connect all the speakers with a nominal Setting the speakers” (page 44) Tip 19 ZONE 2 connection20 3: Connecting the monitor22 4a: Connecting the audio components27 4b: Connecting the video components38 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)41 7:Operating the receiverusing the GUI 2 Turn on the receiver and the TV 3 Press AMP to enable receiver operation 4 Press SHIFT, then press MENU while the SHIFT button is lit 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b 42 Overview of the menusThe following menu items are available in each settings menu Input Selects the input to the receiver For details on each input, see “Selecting a component” (page 53) Music FM/AM Settings You can use Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver Auto Calibration Speaker Surround Multi Zone Audio Video 42GB HDMI System 43 Navigating through menus3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want 4 Press or b to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust 1 Press AMP 2 Press MENU repeatedly to display the GUI menu on the TV screen or b to enter the menu item Repeat steps 3 to 6 to select the parameter you want 43GB To return to the previous screen To exit the menu To exit “GUI MODE” 44 8: Setting the speakersSetting the speaker impedances1 Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings,” then press or b 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Speaker,” then press or b 44GB 45 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance,” then pressconfiguration: Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu –For other types of speakers in other configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu •When you connect all speakers with a normal 45GB 46 9:Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically•The auto calibration function does not work if headphones are connected •Cancel MUTING if it is set to on 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone On setting up the active sub woofer • When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the sub woofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point • If you connect a sub woofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum • If you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated) Using the receiver as a pre- amplifier 47 Performing auto calibrationThe auto calibration function allows you to measure the following: •Speaker connectionsa) •Polarity of speakers •Speaker distanceb) •Speaker angleb) •Speaker sizeb) •Speaker level •Frequency characteristicsc) 47GB 48 The measurement result is not utilized when the•The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Calibration,” then press or b 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Quick Setup,” then press 5 Press V/v repeatedly and to un-checkthe items you do not want to measure •Speaker Distance •Speaker Level •Frequency Characteristic Press b Press to select “Start.” If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the 8 The measurement starts in five display window of the receiver, follow the seconds steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 41) 48GB 49 9 Measurement starts–when connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers –when using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone 2/ zone To cancel the measurement Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result 2 Press to select “Next.” Follow the instructions of the TV screen when you select “Yes.” 49GB 50 3 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,” then press4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the auto calibration type, then press b The measurement results are saved Parameter Explanation Full Flat frequency from each speaker flat Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard OFF to off 5 Press The exit screen appears –The multi-channelinput is selected –“2ch Analog Direct” is being used 50GB 51 Message list after auto calibration measurementDisplay Code properly and reperform the measurement microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected • The optimizer microphone is not connected • Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals speaker position Warning environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement in a quiet environment positions of the speakers NO WARNING There is no warning information ----------No speakers are connected •Code •Code 32, 33 1When you press , “Retry?” appears 2Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press 3Follow the instructions from step 2 of “Performing auto calibration.” When you select “WRN CHECK” 51GB 52 To set auto calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup)On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup,” then press •Seating Position •Calibration Type For details, see the table on page Optional menu parameters for Enhanced Setup settings •EQ Curve Activates/deactivates the EQ curve measurement •Name Input 52GB 53 Selecting a componentYou can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or the RM-AAU016remote Selected input played back 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 Playback 53GB 54 knob quicklyTo make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level 54GB 55 Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “SA-CD/CD.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “SA-CD/CD.” 4 Play back the disc 5 Adjust to a suitable volume 55GB 56 Watching a DVD/Blu-rayDiscRefer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-rayDisc Player 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “DVD/BD.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD/BD.” 5 Play back the disc 6 Adjust to a suitable volume 56GB Adjust to a suitable volume 57 Enjoying video games1 Turn on the TV and video game 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO 3*.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 3*.” 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the video game is displayed 5 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on the video game 57GB 58 Watching video59 Settings for the audio(Audio settings menu)Audio settings menu parameters xA/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output) xDual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection) •MAIN/SUB •MAIN Sound of the main language will be output •SUB Sound of the sub language will be output •MAIN+SUB Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output xDecode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority) •PCM •AUTO Operations Amplifier 59GB 60 Settings for the videoSettings for HDMI(HDMI menu)Video settings menu parameters xResolution (Converting video signals) Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals •DIRECT •480i/576i •480p/576p •720p •1080i •1080p HDMI menu parametersxHDMI Control •ON •OFF xHDMI Audio (Setting HDMI audio input) •TV+AMP •AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers 60GB connected to the receiver. The multi-channelsound can be played back as it is xHDMI SW Level •0 dB Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency •+10 dB 61 Settings for the system(System settings menu) System settings menu parametersxScreen Saver The screen saver function is disabled xRS-232CControl Lets you use this menu for the zone 2/zone 3 operation 61GB 62 Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field1 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.) 2 Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings,” then press or b 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Surround,” then press or b 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Sound Field Setup,” then press 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the surround sound you want Types of 2CH modex2ch Stereo x2ch Analog Direct 62GB 63 When connecting Blu-rayDisc Players and other next generation HD players65 Types of A.F.D. modeA.F.D. mode Multi-channel Effect audio after decoding A.F.D. Auto (Detecting automatically) adding any surround effects ProLogic 4-channelsignals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into channels PLII Movie 5-channelsignals This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby old movies PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding CDs PLII Game Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding PLIIx Movie 7-channelsignals PLIIx Music PLIIx Game Neo:6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding Neo:6 Music is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Neural-THX Next generation of Neural Surround™, THX® technologies. In addition to stereo enhancement Surround encoded content 65GB 66 The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out whenDolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a •Neural-THXis effective when multi-channelsignals are input If you connect a sub woofer 66GB 67 Types of music/movie modeSound field for Movie Cinema Studio EX A DCS Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production type of movie Cinema Studio EX B studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fictionor action movies with lots of sound effects Cinema Studio EX C musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack V.Multi Dimension surround speakers Music D.Concert Hall A by reflectivity D.Concert Hall B of a concert hall, which simulates resonant and unique reverberative sound Church Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seatlive house Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-airstadium Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting Portable Audio audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music 67GB 68 HeadphoneHeadphone (2ch) processing and multi-channelsurround formats are downmixed to 2 channels a pair of headphones Headphone (Direct) sound field, etc Headphone (Multi) •The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases •Sound fields with DCSmarks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 127) When the sound field’s To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the Surround settings menu 68GB 69 Adjusting the sound effect3 While monitoring the sound, adjust the selected parameter using V/v and For details, see following menu parameters depending on the sound field The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary 1 Press V/v repeatedly to select the To adjust the effect level effect level, then press in step 2 Press b to select “Custom Settings,” then press x Center Width Control 69GB 70 xDimension ControlxPanorama Mode This function is not activated xScreen Depth This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes xVirtual Speakers Virtual speakers are created xFront Reverb (Front reverberation) •STD Normally, select “STD.” •WET Select to increase front reverberations 70GB 71 Using the surround back decoding mode2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings,” then press or b 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Surround,” then press or b 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “SB Dec Mode,” then press Press V/v repeatedly to select Enjoying the surround back decoding mode, then press Sound Surround Using the surround back decoding mode (SB Decoding) xSB Decoding (Surround back decoding) When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal 71GB 72 Input streamOutput Surround back channels decoding 5.1e) 6.1e) Matrix decoder that Surround EXb) confirms to Dolby Digital EX DTS-ESMatrix 6.1c) DTS Discrete Discrete 6.1d) decoding a)A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software, such as DVDs Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround back decoding is not performed –The sound field for music or movies is selected though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “ON.” xSB Dec Mode (Surround back decoding mode) Parameter Speaker Surround back setting decoding DDEX channels to Dolby Digital EX PLIIx MV to Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx MS –a Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is input –“SB Decoding” is set to “AUTO” 72GB 73 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels(NIGHT MODE)1Press AMP Receiver operation is enabled 2 Press NIGHT MODE 48 kHz 73GB 74 Adjusting the speaker settings manually75 xDistance(Distance from the seating position to each speaker) You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to 10.0 meters in 1 cm steps xSize (Size of each speaker) •LARGE •SMALL bass frequencies of each channel from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers x Position (Surround speakers position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes. This setup item is not available when there are no surround speakers 75GB •SIDE/LOW •SIDE/HIGH •BEHD/LOW •BEHD/HIGH 76 Speaker Pattern menu76GB repeatedly to select “Settings,” then press or repeatedly to select “Speaker,” then press repeatedly to select “Test Tone,” then press Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want repeatedly to select “Speaker Pattern,” then press Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen 77 Making settings with the Test Tone menuAdvanced Up Setting Speakers 77GB You can select the test tone type 5 Select the speaker you want to adjust, then press The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 6 Adjust the parameter using V/v, then press When a test tone is not output from the speakers •The speaker cords may have the short-circuitproblem 78 Test Tone menu parametersxTest Tone • OFF • AUTO • L, C, R, SR, SBR, SBL, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone xPhase Noise Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers xPhase Audio Other menu parameters of Speaker settings xCenter Mix (On/off of the analog downmix settings) We recommend you set “Center Mix” to “ON” to enjoy digital audio with high 78GB 79 xSur Back Assign(Settings of the surround back speaker(s)) If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF.” •BI-AMP •ZONE xCrossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency) xMulti Ch SW Level (Multi-channelsub woofer level) when connecting a DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks xD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) The dynamic range is not compressed The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer •MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically xDistance Unit (Distance unit) Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances • meter The distance is displayed in meters • feet The distance is displayed in feet Up Setting Speakers Advanced 79GB 80 Adjusting the equalizer3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ,” then press 80GB 81 The equalizer adjustment screen appears on the TV screen5 Choose the speaker you want to adjust using B/b, then press 7 Press to enter the parameter Clearing stored equalizer settings 1Press OPTIONS, then press “Are you sure to clear EQ Settings?” appears 2Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,” then press 81GB 82 Listening to FM/AM radio83 Direct tuning4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press to enter 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM,” then press or b 3 Press V/v to select “Direct If you cannot tune in a station Operations Tuner 83GB 84 Presetting radio stations4 Press OPTIONS 5 Press V/v to select “Memory,” then press to enter 6 Press V/v to select a preset number 7 Press 8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset another station To tune to preset stations To name preset stations 84GB 85 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)87 Converting analog video input signalsPress SHIFT, then press RESOLUTION repeatedly You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapterSony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: •TDM-BT1Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter •TDM-NW1DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •TDM-NC1Wireless Network Audio Client •TDM-iP1DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product •Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Operations Other 87GB 88 4,63 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Music,” then press or b “DMPORT” appears beside “Music.” 4 Press or b 5 Press OPTIONS to display “Function List.” 6 Press V/v to select “DMPORT Control.” You can select the following modes in this menu; •System GUI •Adapter GUI •iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1is connected 88GB 89 Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapterTo operate the TDM-iP1or TDM- NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver a)Displayed only when M-crewServer is connected b)Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M-crewServer is connected To operate the TDM-iP1or TDM- NC1 using the adapter menu To operate the TDM-iP1using the iPod menu Playing back the track selectedOther 89GB 90 Do the followingOption parameters in the play modes xRepeat Mode (TDM-iP1only) • Off • One • All xShuffle (TDM-iP1only) •Off •Songs •Albums xList Mode (TDM-NC1only) • All Tracks • Disc List • Artist List • Genre List DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list 90GB 91 Naming inputsYou can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it 1 Choose the item you want to name You can name the following items •Auto calibration position (page 46) •Inputs (page 53) •Preset stations (page 84) 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Select “Name Input,” then press The soft keyboard appears on the screen 4 Press V/v/B/b to select a character, then press 5 Press [Finish] to enter the name The name you entered is registered To cancel naming input Press [Cancel] name (PS).) OtherOperations name (PS).) 91GB 92 Switching between digital and analog audio93 Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs94 Input nameVIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD TAPE CD-R Video1 Component Video1 S Video1 Composite Video2 S Video2 Composite Video3 S Video3 Composite Component DVD/BD S Composite SAT/CATV S HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 HDMI6 Assignable Video1 OPT audio input Video3 OPT SAT/CATV OPT Tape/CD-ROPT MD/DAT OPT Video2 COAX DVD/BD COAX SA-CD/CDCOAX •You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input •You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input •You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input 94GB 95 Changing the displayPress DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows Input name you selected t Original input name t Sound field type t Volume FM and AM band Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Volume RDS information a)This information also appears for non-RDSFM b)Type of program being broadcast c)Text messages sent by the RDS station 95GB 96 About the indicators on the display99 Using the sleep timerYou can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 99GB Press the input button of the playback component 100 Recording using the receiverRecording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape1 Press the input button of the playback component 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example, insert a CD into the CD player 3 Prepare the recording component To record digital sound Recording onto recording media2 Prepare the component for playing For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 100GB 101 Listening to the sound in another zone102 1:Zone 2 connections103 2:Zone 3 connectionsSetting audio/video output signals to the zone 2/zone audio/video signals, then press 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Multi Zone,” then press 5 Press V/v to select the zone to which you want to output 6 Press V/v to select, “ON” or “OFF,” then press 7 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select item and parameter, then press 104 Multi Zone menu parametersxPower Lets you turn zone operation on xInput xVolume Lets you adjust the volume in the zone 104GB x12V Trigger •CTRL •INPUT (for “Main” only) Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers when the preset input is selected 105 Option menu parameter of zone 2/zone 3 operations• ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS-232Cport The receiver does not receive commands from the RS-232Cport About the IR REMOTE jack 105GB 106 Using a bi-amplifierconnectionTo connect speakers To set up speakers 106GB 107 Using the CONTROL S Control System108 Operating without connecting to the TV109 MenuItem Initial setting 109GB 110 110GB111 111GB112 112GB113 Measurement starts“Auto Calibration” is displayed repeatedly to select “AUTO CAL START?,” then press to start the measurement Measurement starts in five seconds. A count down is displayed Press MENU Press AMP Performing auto calibration To operate on the receiver Press SHIFT, then press MENU to switch from “GUI MODE” to “DISPLAY MODE.” To confirm/save auto calibration when GUI function is turned off 1Confirm the measurement result Measurement Display result 2Press V/v repeatedly to select the item then press 113GB LEVEL INFO result for speaker level Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter, then press AUTO EQ type Explanation FULL FLAT flat ENGINEER Sets the frequency matches that of the Sony listening room standard FRONT REF characteristics of the front speaker When you select “PHASE INFO” You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase) Display Explanation The speaker is in phase OUT “+” and “–”terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However depending on the speakers “OUT” appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ No speakers are connected 114 Selecting a sound field typePress 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly The selected sound field type appears on the display Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)Press 2CH/A.DIRECT You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT on the receiver Listening to the FM/AM radioFor details on the tuner function, see “Tuner Operations” (page 82) 114GB Tuning radio stations 1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2Press TUNING + or TUNING – Selecting a frequency directly (Direct tuning) 1After selecting the FM or AM band, press D.TUNING 115 Displaying RDS informationWhile receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly 115GB 116 Operating the output to zone 2/ zone1Turn on the main receiver (this receiver) 2 Press ZONE 2 or ZONE The remote switches to zone 2 mode or zone 3 mode 3 Turn on the amplifier in zone 2 or zone 4 Press INPUT SELECTOR on the remote to select the source signals you want to output In the case of illustration Adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote •In the case of illustration 116GB 117 Operating each component using the remote119 Programming the remote123 1,51,31 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP 2 Press the input button of the component that you want to assign one of the following operations The selected input button lights up Press Operations to be programmed H, x, X Performs the operation M, m of the button The input Switches inputs button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or Make a one second MACRO interval. When you want to make a longer interval, press MACRO 1 or MACRO repeatedly The input button selected in step 2 flashes twice, then lights up again 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3. When you want to assign another command for the same component, repeat step 5 Press RM SET UP to finish the the programming process 123GB 124 Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote125 5 The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learning process is completed6 Press RM SET UP to finish the Learning function process To cancel learning Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function To erase the learned code 1Press TV while pressing RM SET UP 3Press ?/1 for more than 1 second The input button flashes twice, repeatedly 4Press the input button to clear the stored setting The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the clearing process is completed 125GB 126 Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory127 GlossaryxCinema Studio EX xComponent video xComposite video xCrossover frequency The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect xDeepColor xDigital Cinema Sound (DCS) xDigital Concert Hall Information Additional 127GB 128 xDolby DigitalxDolby Digital Plus xDolby Digital Surround EX xDolby Pro Logic The GAME mode is suitable for video games xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) xDolby TrueHD xDSD xDTS 96/24 xDTS Digital Surround xDTS-ES 128GB 129 xDTS-HDxDTS Neo:6 xHDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface) xHigh Bitrate Audio xInterlace xL.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) xNeural THX xPCM (Pulse Code Modulation) xProgressive x S video signal 129GB xx.v.Colour 130 PrecautionsOn safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement 130GB On operation On cleaning 131 TroubleshootingAudio 132 There is no sound from one of the front speakersThere is no sound from analog 2 channel sources There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack) •Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog” (page 92) •Check that the “2ch Analog Direct” is not being used The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed •Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely •Adjust the balance parameters using the Auto Calibration settings menu There is severe hum or noise •Move your TV away from the audio components Make sure you have grounded the •Select a “Cinema Studio EX” mode (page 67) 132GB 133 •Adjust the speaker level (page 74)There is no sound from the surround back speakers There is no sound from the sub woofer •Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely •Make sure you have turned on your speaker The surround effect cannot be obtained •Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC) Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channelsound is not reproduced Recording cannot be carried out •Check that the components are connected correctly (page 22) •Select the source component using INPUT SELECTOR (page 53) The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue •Adjust the volume of this receiver Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor •Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 53) •Set your TV to the appropriate input mode •Assign the component video input correctly The input signal should be same as input when you are The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted •Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals 133GB 134 are output from the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signalsImages of the source with HDMI connection is not output to the TV •Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to components •Check that the components are connected correctly (page 27) The GUI does not appear on the TV screen •Press SHIFT, then press MENU to show “GUI MODE” on the display •Check the TV is connected correctly Tuner The FM reception is poor Radio stations cannot be tuned in •Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display RDS does not work •Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station •Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear 134GB 135 Remote controlThe remote does not function •Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver •Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver •Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak •Make sure you select the correct input on the remote Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page Error messages PROTECTOR 135GB 136 SpecificationsAmplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) 2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%): 125 W + 125 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%): Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz THD 0.09%) FRONT2): 120 W + 120 W CENTER2): 120 W SURROUND2): 120 W + 120 W SURROUND BACK2): 120 W + 120 W (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz THD 0.15%) FRONT2): Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%): 150 W + 150 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%): (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): CENTER2): 150W SURROUND2): 150W + 150 W SURROUND BACK2): 150W + 150 W (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) (in countries/area in Europe other than the U.K.) 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (in the U.K. and general area) Frequency response RIAA equalization curve ± 0.5 dB MULTI CHANNEL 10 Hz – 100 kHz INPUT, SA-CD/CD ± 3 dB MD/DAT, DVD/BD TV, SAT/CATV TAPE/CD-R VIDEO 1/2/3 Inputs (Analog) Sensitivity: 2.5mV Impedance: 50kohms S/N: 90dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: 150mV 136GB 137 Inputs (Digital)Outputs EQUALIZER FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section HDMI Video General Supplied accessories 137GB 138 138GB139 Index
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