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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 Europe
WARNING
About This Manual
About area codes
On Copyrights
Table of Contents
Connections
Preparing the Receiver
Basic Operations
Tuner Operations
Supplied accessories
Description and location of parts
Front panel
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Rear panel
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AAudio signal section
BVideo signal section*
Remote commander
Notes on using the SHIFT (O) and TV (P) button
To control the receiver
To control a Sony TV
Press and hold TV (P) and then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want.
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To control other Sony components
Inserting batteries into the remote
1: Installing the speakers
Connections
Example of speaker system configuration
Tips
2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied) BSpeaker cord (not supplied)
Bi-amplifier connection
3: Connecting the TV
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
b)
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DC
4a: Connecting the audio components
HDMI
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DMPORT
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack
4b: Connecting the video components
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input
HDMI features
Components to be connected
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
AA A
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
Notes on connecting cables
Notes on HDMI connections
The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player.
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
CAudio cord (not supplied) DComponent video cord (not supplied) EVideo cord (not supplied)
Connecting a Blu-ray disc player
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DIGITAL
Blu-ray disc player
Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder
CAB*
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner.
AAudio cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
DC
Audio signals Video signals
Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
FRONT A
VCR, DVD recorder
Camcorder, video game C
Audio signals Video signals
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
To the wall outlet
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Initializing the receiver
1
receiver.
2
Selecting the speaker system
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Before you perform Auto Calibration
1
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
2
microphone.
2
4
When you have finished
Error codes and remedies
To cancel Auto Calibration
When error codes appear
When warning codes appear
Warning codes and solutions below.
To change the settings manually
1 2 3 4
5
Adjusting the speaker levels
(TEST TONE)
2
LEVEL, then press or b.
3
Playback
1
4
2 3
to select the component you want.
1
to select the input you want to create an index name for.
2 3
SYSTEM, then press or b.
4
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording onto a CD-R
2
3
4
1
to select the playback
2
component for playing.
3
1
2
In case of poor FM stereo reception
1
2 3
4
If you cannot tune in a station
Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning)
1
2
3
Presetting FM/AM radio stations
1
2
Changing the AM tuning scale
4
5
6
1
2
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEK, ECE only)
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Selecting the sound field
Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
xA.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)
Movie mode
xMULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)
xC.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A
Music mode When headphones are connected
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)
2
AUDIO, then press or b.
3
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
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 and hold TV, then press TV ?/1.
Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field
(Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)
Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable
(Audio Return Channel)
2
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
1
2
Audio input modes
Assigning input jacks
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
1
2
Using a bi-amplifier connection
2
Using the setting menu
2
3
4
To return to the previous display
The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the page in the parentheses.
Advanced Operations
Overview of the menus
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Advanced Operations
xT. TONE
Adjusting the speaker level
xFL LVL xFR LVL xCNT LVL xSL LVL xSR LVL xSB LVL xSBL LVL xSBR LVL
xSW LVL
AUTO CAL menu LEVEL menu
xPATTERN
SPEAKER menu
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xFRT SIZE
xCNT SIZE
xSUR SIZE
xSB ASGN
xFL DIST. xFR DIST.
xCNT DIST.
xSL DIST. xSR DIST.
xSB DIST. xSBL DIST. xSBR DIST.
SURROUND menu
EQ menu
TUNER menu
AUDIO menu
xDUAL
xDEC. PRIO
xA. ASSIGN
xNIGHT M.
xAUDIO.OUT
xSW LEVEL
xSW L.P.F.
xARC
Changing the input button assignments
1
button of which you want to change the assignment, hold down AV ?/1.
2
release the input button you selected in step 1.
3
press the corresponding button for the category you want, then release AV ?/1.
Categories and the corresponding buttons for BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, SA-CD/CD and HDMI 1
Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory
RM-AAU073 only
Glossary
xCinema Studio EX
xComponent video
xComposite video
xDeep Color (Deep Colour)
xDolby Pro Logic II
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)
xDTS 96/24
xDTS Digital Surround
Precautions
On safety
On power sources
On heat buildup
On placement
Troubleshooting
Audio
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Video
Tuner
Remote commander
Others
Specifications
Error messages
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
General
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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