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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
WARNING
Owners Record
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
For customers in Europe
For customers in Australia
About This Manual
On copyrights
Table of Contents
Connections
Preparing the Receiver
Basic Operations
Tuner Operations
S-AIR Operations
Advanced Operations
Using the Remote
Additional Information
Supplied accessories
Inserting batteries into the remote
Description and location of parts
Front panel
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About the indicators on the display
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Rear panel
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8 76 6 5
AS-AIR section
BDMPORT section
Remote commander
A
B
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cb)/C (RM-AAP052 only)
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To control other Sony components
1: Installing the speakers
Example of speaker system configuration
Connections
Tips
2: Connecting the speakers
Bi-amplifier connection
3: Connecting the TV
4a: Connecting the audio components
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack
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4b: Connecting the video components
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input
Converting video signals
Components to be connected
Video input/output jacks to be connected
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
Notes on connecting cables
Notes on HDMI connections
Connecting a Blu-ray disc player
Connections The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder.
Recommended connection Alternative connection
Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder
AB
Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
Function for conversion of video signals
Notes on converting video signals
To connect a recording component
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main
1
2
7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Initializing the receiver
1
2
Selecting the front speaker system
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
Before you perform Auto Calibration
1
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
2
microphone.
On setting up the active subwoofer
3
4
5 6
7
2: Performing Auto Calibration
1
result.
2
3
3: Confirming/saving the measurement results
4
Type.
Press V/v repeatedly to select Auto Cal. Type, then press .
5
microphone after you have finished.
When Error Code appears
1 2 3
When Warning appears
Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
Guide to on-screen display operation
2
Using the menu
menu you want, then press .
3
2
menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu.
3
the menu item list is displayed.
4
Playback
2
3
4
5
1
Input screen to select the input you want.
3
Name Input, then press .
4
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
2
3
4
To operate the TDM-iP50 or TDM-NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver
1
2
Selecting the operation screen
Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Contents list for audio
Contents list for video
3
(RM-AAP051 only) or 2 +/ (RM-AAP052 only) to adjust the volume.
To operate the TDM-iP50 using the iPod menu
Playing the selected track
1
3
4
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list
Selecting the playback mode
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording using the receiver
Recording onto a CD-R
1
2
1
playback component.
2
component for playing.
3
2
3
4
In case of poor FM stereo reception
2
3
4
5
If you cannot tune in a station
1
2
3
Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning)
2
6
7
Receiving RDS broadcasts
1
2
Listening to Satellite Radio
(Models of area code U2, CA2 only)
Connecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Checking the SIRIUS Radio ID
2
3
2
3
4
Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
2
Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)
Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode)
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)
Presetting SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels
2
3
5
6
Restricting access to specific channels
(Parental Lock)
1
lock using Category Mode (page 59) or Direct Tuning (page 60).
3
To listen to the locked channels 1
2
To cancel the Parental Lock 1
2
3
SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list
Selecting the sound field
2 channel sound mode
Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
x2CH ST. (2ch Stereo)
xA. DIRECT (Analog Direct)
Music mode
xHP 2CH (HP (2 ch))
xHP DIRECT (HP (Direct))
If you connect a subwoofer
To turn off the surround effect for movie/music
When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels
(NIGHT MODE)
Press NIGHT MODE to select NIGHT ON.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
1
What is BRAVIA Sync?
Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync
BRAVIA Sync Features
If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function
1
If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function
1
2
3
4
Playing back components with one-touch operation
(One-Touch Play)
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.
Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)
Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable
(Audio Return Channel)
2
3
4
About S-AIR products
S-AIR Operations
Setting up an S-AIR product
About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are used
To set the ID of the S-AIR main
1
2
3
Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)
To perform pairing
1
2
3
4
5
Enjoying the systems sound in another room
1
to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit.
2
3
8
S-AIR receiver. xWhen Party is set
xWhen Separate is set
9
To control the system from the S-AIR receiver
4
RF Change, then press or b.
When S-AIR reception is poor
5
the setting you want, then
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode
2
3
4
S-AIR Stby, then press or b.
5
the setting you want.
Advanced Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs
2
Input, then press or b.
3
the input name you want to assign.
5
6
7
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Using a bi-amplifier connection
2
3
4
5
Using the setting menu
2
Settings, then press or b to enter the menu mode.
3
Auto Calibration menu
Auto Cal. Start (Auto Calibration start) Auto Cal. Type (Auto Calibration type)
Position
To register settings for the listening environment
Speaker Settings menu
1
2
3
SP Pattern (Speaker pattern)
Manual Setup
1
2 3
To adjust the size of each
1
1
the speaker on the screen you want to adjust, then press .
2
the value, then press .
To output test tone from each
D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression)
xFEET
xMETER
Surround Settings menu
S.F. Select (Sound field select)
Distance Unit
To select the surround sound field 1
2
EQ Settings menu
To adjust the equalizer on the EQ screen 1
2
Audio Settings menu
xMain/Sub
Video Settings menu
x480/576p
x720p
x1080i
x1080p
HDMI Settings menu
Comp.Dec. (Component video decoder) Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)
Pass Through
xAMP
xTV+AMP
x+10 dB x0 dB
Audio Out (Setting HDMI audio input)
System Settings menu
ARC (Audio Return Channel) Auto Standby
Operating without connecting to a TV
Using the menu in the display
1 2 3
4
5
Overview of the menus
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To operate on the receiver 1
2
3 4
5
2
3
4
5
When you select PHASE INFO.
1
want to preset.
2
MEMORY.
3
Listening to satellite tuner (Models of area code U2, CA2 only)
1
2
3
4
5
Programming the remote
1
2
3
4
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
To control a tuner To control a CD player
To control a DAT deck To control a tape deck
The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component
To control an MD deck
To control an HDD recorder To control a Blu-ray disc player/ recorder
To control a PSX To control a DVD player
To control a DVD recorder To control a DVD/VCR COMBO To control a DVD/HDD COMBO To control a TV
Using the Remote
To control an LD player To control a Video CD player To control a VCR
To control a satellite tuner
To control a cable box
Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory 1
VOL (RM-AAP051 only) or
2
and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times.
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 Pro Logic IIz
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
On operation
On cleaning
On S-AIR function
Troubleshooting
Audio
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Video
HDMI
S-AIR function
Tuner
Remote commander
Others
Error messages
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(Models of area code U2 only)
If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist
Reference sections for clearing the receivers memory
FM tuner section
AM tuner section
Video section
HDMI Video
HDMI Video (3D)
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Index
Numerics
A
B
C
