3-209-635-11(4)
Sony Corporation
WARNING
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
For customers in Europe
About This Manual
“Neural-THX”
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Amplifier Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
Advanced Speakers Setting Up
Additional Information
Description and location of parts
Front panel
To remove the cover
Status of the POWER button
Name
Function
APOWER
AUTO CAL MIC
jack
RINPUT
SELECTOR
SMASTER
VOLUME
Rear panel
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN
Connect to a DVD
OUT jacks
DCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section
Y, PB/CB, PR/ Connect to a DVD
CR IN/OUT
player, TV, or a
20, 31, 32)
Remote commander
RM-AAL009
Name Function
(on
Note
GMOVIE Press to select sound field
MOVIE
H Numeric
Press to
Press 0/10 to select track
Q F1/F2
F2 to select a component to
operate
• HDD recorder
F1: HDD
X CLEAR
clear a mistake when you
button
return to continuous
tuner or DVD player
EOPTIONS Press to display and select items from option menus
F MENU
operate the receiver
DMPORT
NStarts play
1: Installing speakers
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system
Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
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Tips
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A BB
•When you connect all the speakers with a nominal
Setting the speakers” (page 44)
Tip
ZONE 2 connection
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3: Connecting the monitor
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4a: Connecting the audio components
How to hook up your components
Audio input/output jacks to be connected
DigitalAnalog
High quality sound
Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks
CCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
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Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player
•You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD
•Do not bend or tie optical digital cords
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs” (page 93)
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Connecting components with multi-channeloutput jacks
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
•DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have the SURROUND BACK jacks
When “Sur Back Assign” is set to
Connecting components with analog audio jacks
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4b: Connecting the video components
Video input/output jacks to be connected
High quality image
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Connecting components with HDMI jacks
HDMI features
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AHDMI cable (not supplied)
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Notes on connecting cables
•We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable
Notes on HDMI connections
In this case, check the specification of the connected component
•Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details
Connecting a DVD player, Blu- ray Disc Player
DComponent video cord (not supplied) ES video cord (not supplied)
FVideo cord (not supplied)
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Connecting a satellite tuner
CATV system
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, CATV system
CComponent video cord (not supplied) DS video cord (not supplied)
EVideo cord (not supplied)
Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
BS video cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DAudio/video cord (not supplied)
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Function for conversion of video signals
Video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and S video signals
S video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and video signals
Component video signals can be output as HDMI video, S video and video signals
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In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver
HDMI OUT
MONITOR VIDEO
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Notes on converting video signals
•The resolution of the signals output to the
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the
To connect a recording component
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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings
“Resolution”
COMPONENT
MONITOR S
MONITOR
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial)
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6:Preparing the receiver and the remote
Page
7:Operating the receiver
using 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
Overview of the menus
The 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)
Navigating through menus
3 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
8: Setting the speakers
Setting the speaker impedances
1 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
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance,” then press
configuration:
Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu
–For other types of speakers in other
configurations:
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
Performing auto calibration
The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:
•Speaker connectionsa)
•Polarity of speakers
•Speaker distanceb)
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
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
3 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,” then press
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the auto calibration type, then press b
The measurement results are saved
Parameter
Explanation
Message list after auto calibration measurement
Display
Code
properly and reperform the measurement
microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected
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
Selecting a component
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or the RM-AAU016remote
Selected
input
played back
knob quickly
To 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
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
2 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
Watching a DVD/Blu-rayDisc
Refer 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.”
Enjoying video games
1 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*.”
Watching video
Settings for the audio
(Audio settings menu)
Audio settings menu parameters
xA/V Sync
(Synchronizes audio and video output)
Settings for the video
(Video settings menu)
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI menu)
Video settings menu parameters
Settings for the system
(System settings menu)
System settings menu parameters
xScreen Saver
The screen saver function is disabled
Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field
1 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
When connecting Blu-rayDisc Players and other next generation HD players
Sound Surround Enjoying
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Audio format Maximumnumberthe receiver of channels
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Types of A.F.D. mode
A.F.D. mode
Multi-channel
Effect
audio after
The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a
•Neural-THXis effective when multi-channelsignals are input
If you connect a sub woofer
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Types of music/movie mode
Sound field
for
Movie
Cinema Studio EX A
Headphone
Headphone (2ch)
processing and multi-channelsurround formats are
downmixed to 2 channels
a pair of headphones
Adjusting the sound effect
3 While monitoring the sound, adjust the selected parameter using V/v and
For details, see following menu
parameters
depending on the sound field
xDimension Control
xPanorama Mode
This function is not activated
xScreen Depth
This parameter is provided especially for Cinema Studio EX modes
Using the surround back decoding mode
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings,” then press
or b
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Surround,” then press or b
Input stream
Output
Surround back
channels decoding
5.1e)
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels
(NIGHT MODE)
1Press AMP
Receiver operation is enabled
2 Press NIGHT MODE
Adjusting the speaker settings manually
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)
Speaker Pattern menu
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repeatedly to select “Settings,” then press or
repeatedly to select “Speaker,” then press
repeatedly to select “Test Tone,” then press
Making settings with the Test Tone menu
Advanced
Up Setting Speakers
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You can select the test tone type
Test Tone menu parameters
xTest Tone
• OFF
• AUTO
• L, C, R, SR, SBR, SBL, SL, SW
xSur Back Assign
(Settings of the surround back speaker(s))
If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF.”
•BI-AMP
•ZONE
Adjusting the equalizer
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ,” then press
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The equalizer adjustment screen appears on the TV screen
5 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
Listening to FM/AM radio
Direct tuning
4 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
Presetting radio stations
4 Press OPTIONS
5 Press V/v to select “Memory,” then press to enter
6 Press V/v to select a preset number
7 Press
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
Program type Description indication
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Converting analog video input signals
Press SHIFT, then press
RESOLUTION repeatedly
You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
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3 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.”
Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
To 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
Do the following
Option parameters in the play modes
xRepeat Mode (TDM-iP1only)
• Off
• One
Naming inputs
You 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)
Switching between digital and analog audio
Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs
Input name
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD
TAPE
CD-R
Video1 Component
Changing the display
Press 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
About the indicators on the display
Example:
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Using the sleep timer
You 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:
Recording using the receiver
Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape
1 Press the input button of the playback component
2 Prepare the playback component for playing
For example, insert a CD into the CD player
Listening to the sound in another zone
1:Zone 2 connections
2:Zone 3 connections
Setting 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
Multi Zone menu parameters
xPower
Lets you turn zone operation on
xInput
xVolume
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
Using a bi-amplifierconnection
To connect speakers
To set up speakers
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Using the CONTROL S Control System
Operating without connecting to the TV
Menu
Item
Initial
setting
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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
Selecting a sound field type
Press 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
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly
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Operating the output to zone 2/ zone
1Turn 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
Operating each component using the remote
Remote the Using
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Table of buttons used to control each component
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Programming the remote
To control a CD player
To control a DAT deck
To control an MD deck
To control a tape deck
To control an LD player
To control a DVD player
To control a DVD recorder
To control a TV
To control a satellite tuner
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Performing several commands in sequence automatically
Program the sequence of the operation
1,5
1,3
1 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
Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote
5 The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learning process is completed
6 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
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory
Glossary
xCinema Studio EX
xComponent video
xComposite video
xCrossover frequency
xDolby Digital
xDolby Digital Plus
xDolby Digital Surround EX
xDolby Pro Logic
The GAME mode is suitable for video games
xDTS-HD
xDTS Neo:6
xHDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface)
xHigh Bitrate Audio
xInterlace
Precautions
On safety
On power sources
On heat buildup
On placement
Troubleshooting
Audio
There is no sound from one of the front speakers
There 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
•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
are output from the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signals
Images 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
Remote control
The 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
Specifications
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) 2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%):
125 W + 125 W
Inputs (Digital)
Outputs
EQUALIZER
FM tuner section
AM tuner section
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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