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Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Enjoying the surround

effect at low volume

levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like

environment at low volume levels. This

function can be used with other sound fields.

When watching a movie late at night, you will

be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low

volume level.

Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The

NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you

press NIGHT MODE.

Note

This function does not work in the following cases.

– The multi channel input is selected.

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency

of more than 96 kHz are being received.

– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more

than 96 kHz are being received.

Adjusting the speaker

settings manually

You can adjust each speaker manually.

You can also adjust the speaker levels after the

Auto Calibration is completed.

1Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”.

“GUI MODE” appears on the display

window of the receiver and the GUI menu

appears on the TV screen. Press MENU

if the GUI menu does not appear on the

TV screen.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

MODE

GUI

MODESLEEP NIGHT

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

2CH/

INPUT

MODE

GUI

MODESLEEP NIGHT

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

2CH/

INPUT

NIGHT

MODE

Advanced Speakers Setting Up

Making settings with the

Manual Setup menu

MODE

GUI

MODESLEEP NIGHT

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

HOME

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

2CH/

INPUT

MODE

GUI

MODESLEEP NIGHT

MODERESOLUTION

MUSICMOVIE

HOME

A.F.D.

A.DIRECT

2CH/

INPUT

2-8

1

MENU

continued

Contents

Main To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in Europe Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives WARNING About This Manual About area codes Table of Contents Getting Started Playback Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Using the Remote Additional Information Description and location of parts Getting Started Front panel To remove the cover Status of the POWER button Page Rear panel ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section BANTENNA section CAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section RM-AAP024 DSPEAKERS section ECOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section Page Page Page RM-AAU039 1: Installing the speakers Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration 2: Connecting speakers Page 3: Connecting the TV 4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Page Connecting components with multi channel output jacks AB BMonaural audio cord (not supplied) Connecting components with analog audio jacks 4b: Connecting the video components Converting video signals How to hook up your Video input/output jacks to be connected HDMI features Connecting components with HDMI jacks Page Notes on connecting cables Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a Blu-ray Disc Player CA BComponent video cord (not supplied) CVideo cord (not supplied) B Connecting a DVD player Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box AB C D Connecting components with analog video and audio jack BVideo cord (not supplied) CAudio/video cord (not supplied) B C In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Function for conversion of video signals Notes on converting video signals To display Closed Caption In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote 1 2 MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the 3 Inserting batteries into the remote About the command mode To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP024 remote 1 2 3 To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU039 remote 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI Interface) 5 1 2 3 Overview of the menus Input Music FM/AM Settings 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 To return to the previous screen To exit the menu Page Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive. To turn off the speaker output 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) Selecting the front speakers Before you perform the Auto Calibration 1 microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 microphone. On setting up the active subwoofer 1 ON. 2 3 Auto Calibration, then press or b. 1 result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds. 2 want, then press . the Auto Calibration Type, then press . Tip Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 2 3 When a warning code appears To set Auto Calibration items more precisely Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Selecting a component 1 to select the component you want. 2 start playback. To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Page Page Page Page 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) Settings for the video (Video settings menu) xResolution (Converting Video signals) Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu) Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field 1 2 3 4 5 6 Types of 2CH mode the surround sound you want. To select enhanced surround mode 1 When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Enjoying Surround Sound Tips Types of A.F.D. mode If you connect a subwoofer Enjoying Surround Sound Types of music/movie mode Tips To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Select 2ch Stereo or A.F.D. Auto in the Surround settings menu. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 2 press POWER. Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) 2-8 Press NIGHT MODE. Adjusting the speaker settings manually 4 Manual Setup menu parameters 5 6 7 8 xSize (Size of each speaker) Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu 1 2 3 Speaker, then press or b. 4 Test Tone menu parameters Other parameters of Speaker settings menu xD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) xDistance Unit (Distance unit) Adjusting the equalizer 1 2 3 2-4 EQ, then press or b. 4 2 FM or AM, then press or Tuner Operations Automatic tuning STRDA2400ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm 3 Tuning, then press or b. 4 In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 2 press or b. 3 Tuning, then press or b. Direct tuning 123 0/10 -/-- 4 5 If you cannot tune in a station 1 2 8 another station. Receiving RDS broadcasts To tune to preset stations 1 2 Displaying RDS information Description of program types Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting Connecting a TV and other AHDMI cable (not supplied) BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a) CAudio cord (not supplied)a) AA BC A Preparing Control for HDMI function 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) Press TV, then press AV ?/1. Converting analog video input signals Press RESOLUTION repeatedly. Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (DMPORT) Other Operations 1 2 Music, then press or b. 3 4 1 2 contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back. To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM- NC1 using the adapter menu To operate the TDM-iP1 using the iPod menu Playing the selected track DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list Naming inputs Press RETURN/EXIT O. 3-4 1 name. Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) 1 2 to select the audio input mode. Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs 1 enter the setting. 2 Input, then press or b. Page Changing the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. FM and AM band About the indicators on the display window Page Page STRDA2400ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left CLEAR/>10 ENT/MEM 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. Recording using the receiver 1 4 recording deck, then start playback on the playback 1 playback component. 2 4 recording component, then start playback on the playback Using a bi-amplifier connection To connect speakers Recording onto a recording media Operating without connecting to the TV Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF. 1 2 3 Navigating through menus on the display THEATRE 4 5 6 7 8 Overview of the menus Page Page Page To operate on the receiver 1 2 3 4 5 Performing Auto Calibration 3 4 When you select PHASE INFO. Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly. Selecting a sound field type To select Enhanced Surround Mode 1 2 3 4 another station. 5 1 Presetting radio stations want to preset. 2 MEM. Operating each component using the remote Using the Remote Table of buttons used to control each component Programming the remote 1 SET UP. 2 (including TV) for the component you want to control. To cancel programming To activate the input after programming To control an LD player If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a video CD player To control a DVD recorder To control a VCR continued To control a DVD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV To control a satellite tuner Using the Remote To control a cable box Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory While holding down MASTER VOL , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1. Glossary xCinema Studio EX xComponent video xComposite video xCrossover frequency xDolby Digital Plus xDolby Digital Surround EX xDolby Pro Logic II xDolby Pro Logic IIx xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) xDTS-HD xDTS Neo:6 xHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) xHigh Bitrate Audio xInterlace Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Page Video HDMI Tuner Remote control Error messages Reference sections for clearing the memory Specifications Amplifier section FM tuner section AM tuner section Additional Information Video section HDMI Video General Supplied accessories Index