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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
About This Manual
On copyrights
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Table of Contents
Connections
Preparing the Receiver
Basic Operations
Tuner Operations
BRAVIA Sync Features
S-AIR Operations
Other Operations
Adjusting Settings
Using the Remote
Supplied accessories
Inserting batteries into the remote
Description and location of parts
Front panel
Indicators on the display
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Rear panel
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9 87 7 6
21 2 1
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
Remote commander
A
B
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cb)/C (RM-AAP056 only)
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To control other Sony components
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Getting started
1: Installing the speakers
Example of speaker system configuration
5.1 channel speaker system
7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers
7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers
Tips
2: Connecting the speakers
Bi-amplifier connection
3: Connecting the TV
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver
Tips
4a: Connecting the video components
HDMI features
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
Notes on connecting cables
Notes on HDMI connections
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input
Converting video signals
Connecting components without HDMI jacks
To connect a Blu-ray Disc player
To connect a DVD player, DVD recorder
AB
Recommended connection Alternative connection
To connect a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
To connect components with analog video and audio jack
Function for conversion of video signals
Notes on converting video signals
To connect a recording component
4b: Connecting the audio components
AAudio cord (not supplied)
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main
1
2
3
7: Connecting to the network
System requirements
Configuration example
8: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Initializing the receiver
1
2
then press ?/1 to turn on the
Setting the speakers
Selecting the speaker pattern
2
3
4
6
5
6
3
4
5
Setting the surround back speakers
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
Selecting the front speaker system
1
(page 40).
2
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
3
2: Performing Auto Calibration
3
Auto Calibration, then press
4
Calibration Start, then press
5
1
step 7 in 2: Performing Auto Calibration (page 45), then
2
the calibration type, then press
3
Press V/v to select Warning in step 7 in 2: Performing Auto Calibration (page 45) then press
When Error Code appears
1
2
Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
Tip
Configuring the network settings of the receiver
2
3
4
5 6
Preparing a computer to use as a server
Operating System
Computer
What you can do with VAIO Media plus
System Requirements
1
login as an administrator.
2
into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3
Guide to on-screen display operation
1
2
3
Using the menu
2
menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu.
Using the option menus
3
4
5
To exit the option menu
Playback
3
Naming the input (Name Input)
4
5
6
3
4
5
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
2
press or b.
3
DMPORT or a component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, then
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
3
4
Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver
Selecting the playback mode
xRepeat
xShuffle
1
PORT adapter you want on the Music or Video screen, then press or b.
3
DMPORT Control, then press
4
Using the Sleep Timer
Press AMP, then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.
Recording using the receiver
1
2
3
component
Listening to FM/AM radio
Tuner Operations
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)
1
3
4
5
Changing the AM tuning scale
1
2
1
3
4
5
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Listening to Satellite Radio
(USA model only)
Connecting a satellite radio tuner
Preparing to listen to a satellite radio
Checking the ID number
2
3
1
3
4
Selecting a channel of the satellite radio
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)
Presetting satellite radio channels
1
3
4
5
Restricting access to specific channels
(Parental Lock)
1
lock using Category Mode (page 67) or Direct Tuning (page 68).
3
To listen to the locked channels 1
2
To cancel the Parental Lock 1
3
4
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 (2ch Analog Direct)
Music mode
xHP 2CH (Headphone (2ch))
xHP DIRECT (Headphone (Direct))
To turn off the surround effect for movie/music
When headphones are connected
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
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
About the network functions of the receiver
About DLNA
Enjoying content stored on the server
Using Network Features
2
3
4
5
To search the server
2
3
Registering your favorite content
1
Selecting the playback mode
2
3
1
2
3
Playing back content registered in My Library
Using the remote to play back content
Using a controller
Enjoying content stored on the server
1
2
3
Listening to Rhapsody
Setting an account
Rhapsody Digital Music Service
2
3
11
12
To check the account information 1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
2
Selecting a SHOUTcast station
3
Listening to SHOUTcast
5
Selecting preset stations
Presetting favorite stations
1
2
Features of the Setup Manager application software
Operating System
Computer
1
System Requirements
1
from the support website on the computer to which you installed the Setup Manager.
2
To check the HELP
What is BRAVIA Sync?
Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync
8
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)
About S-AIR products
S-AIR Operations
Setting up an S-AIR product
To set the ID of the S-AIR main
1
About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are used
Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)
Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)
1
2
3
4
5
9
Finish or Continue, then
10
If pairing fails
To quit pairing during setting
2
3
4
5
6
Changing the channel for better sound transmission
2
Settings, then press or
3
S-AIR, then press .
5
the setting you want, then
6
7
OFF, select the ID so that sound transmission is most stable.
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode
2
3
4
5
the setting you want.
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
1
Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs
(Input Assign)
2
Input, then press or b.
3
6
signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b.
7
Using a bi-amplifier connection
2
3
4
5
Using the Settings menu
2
Settings, then press or b to enter the menu mode.
3
the menu item you want, then
Auto Calibration menu
To register settings for the listening environment
1
2
Calibration Start
Speaker Settings menu
xBI-AMP xSPEAKER B
Speaker Pattern Sur Back Assign
To adjust the speaker level
1
Manual Setup
1
2
3
To adjust the size of each
1
the speaker on the screen you want to adjust, then press .
2
the value, then press .
2
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xSTD
Distance Unit
xMAX
Surround Settings menu
To select the sound field 1
2 To adjust the effect level for Cinema Studio EX A/B/C 1
2
D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression)
EQ Settings menu
To adjust the equalizer on the EQ screen 1 2
3
Audio Settings menu
x0 ms 300 ms
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Video Settings menu
You can make settings for video. Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.
Resolution (Converting video signals)
HDMI Settings menu
Audio Out
Pass Through
xTV+AMP
xAMP
Network Settings menu
To check the network settings 1
2
To configure network settings automatically 1
2
External Control
Controllers
To cancel the setup
Device Name
To remove the detected controllers from the list 1
2
To assign the device name 1
2
System Settings menu
Software Version
To update the receiver using the menu 1
2
3
Operating without connecting to a TV
1 2 3
4
5
Using the menu in the display
Adjusting Settings
Overview of the menus
Page
Adjusting Settings
Page
To view the information on the display
1
2
Tuning radio stations 1
2
1
Presetting radio stations
want to preset.
Listening to the FM/AM radio
2
Listening to satellite radio
1
2
3
5
Selecting a preset channel 1
1
2
Presetting satellite radio channels Using the Remote
3
5
other components.
To cancel programming
To activate the input after programming
To control a CD player
To control a DAT deck To control a tape deck
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/HDD COMBO To control a TV
To control an LD player To control a Video CD player
To control a VCR
To control a satellite tuner (box)
To control a cable box
Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory 1
VOL (RM-AAP055 only) or
2
and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1.
2
On placement
On operation
On cleaning
On S-AIR function
Troubleshooting
General
Audio
Page
Video
HDMI
Page
S-AIR function
Tuner
Remote commander
Network
Error messages
If the problem persist
About support information
Reference sections for clearing the receivers memory
Additional Information
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(USA model only)
FM tuner section
Video section
HDMI Video
HDMI Video (3D)
Supported playback formats
Additional Information
General
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
Index
Numerics
A
B
C
M
N
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